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I remember as a boy of 12, when I and my friend David Nutt would play down by Caerau library for hours; on most days we would not go back home for hours, but Mam and Dad would know where we would be. I am Peter Darby, now coming up for ...Read more

A memory of Caerau in 1970 by Peter Darby

I went to Poplar Primary School, the headmaster was Mr How - a great man. I remember Caters supermarket on the corner and was especially fascinated by the fish department which often included a tray of live eels. I remember one ...Read more

A memory of Morden

I was born in Canada, but grew up in Pulborough as did my mother and uncle, Maureen and Frank Darby. When I knew we were returning to Canada, a place I didn't remember, it broke my heart, and I vowed never to forget the people and sights of ...Read more

A memory of Pulborough in 1964 by Sheelagh Mac Donald

I spent my years living in Langley Middelton Manchester england uk, from 1970, till 1980, i lived thier from beening seven years old till i turned 15 yrs old, i lived with my dad Tony, my sister Christine, and ...Read more

A memory of Rochdale in 1980 by Susan Farrow

i can remember the kind manager of this shoe shop, i was only 7 and i was impressed with the wooden foot measurer, i also wemt to the coop with my mother, i wonder if the shops are still there, in 1977 was the queens ...Read more

A memory of Tattenham Corner in 1977 by Ivans Place

I remember this scene very well, my two sisters and I spent many freezing hours (even in the summer) in the cold water of Valence swimming pool. We could buy a ticket in the morning and get a pass to go home for some lunch and ...Read more

A memory of Dagenham in 1970 by Debbie Metcalfe

I have no memories to share about Littlebury. I live in Derbyshire and my grandmother's side of the family on her father's side came fromthe Littlebury area. They lived in these parts from the 1800s. I would really like to know more ...Read more

A memory of Littlebury by Lynn Last Name

I can remember going to the sweet shop in front of the church and spending my pennies. It always fascinated me that a shop was also someone's home. I can recall the long summers playing out in the long ...Read more

A memory of Goodmanham in 1966 by Carol Mc Gowan

We moved to Straight Road, probably in 1938. It was just a country lane and we used to play on the road without any problem. The Harold Hill estate hadn't been built then, a good job because of the number of bombs, doodlebugs and ...Read more

A memory of Harold Hill in 1930 by Michael O'brien

I remember North Stoneham Church from a favourite walk my family and I used to take of a Saturday or Sunday afternoon. We set out from Kelvin Road and made our way towards Stoneham Lane with the blacksmith's shop on the ...Read more

A memory of Eastleigh in 1947 by Anthony Lawford