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Milford On Sea, Downton Holiday Camp, the Childrens Pool and Sandpit c1955

Milford On Sea, Milford On Sea, Downton Holiday Camp, the Childrens Pool and Sandpit c1955

Milford On Sea, Downton Holiday Camp, the Childrens Pool and Sandpit c1955 Ref: M303052

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  Year: 1950 The Hut
My grandmother, Ellen Jane St. John, owned a cottage/cabin/ex-WWI Army Hut, appropriately called The Hut on Westover Road and it was my job when first arriving from Southamton in her Standard 8 car to cut the grass. Being a large area, for my young size, it took half-a-day to complete the task. There was no electricity, the place being lit with paraffin lamps when night fell. Besides walking along the beach to see what destruction the latest storm had wrecked and washed up, I loved to catch lizards as they basked in the sun on the bank that ran along Westover Road. Another enjoyment was helping the milkman deliver his milk early in the morning on the horse-and-cart. Sadly all good things come to an end; we grow up, marry and move to a new country;and neat bungalows are now where grannie's hut used to reside.

Last edited: 8/19/2008 10:42 by Michael Gale  

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  Year: 1987 My whole life
A memory of Everton, Hampshire

I have lived in Everton my whole life. I love the village. I am a respectable citizen of Everton and have lived for nearly 18 years in Frys Lane.
I hope other people enjoy the atmosphere as much as I do.
Makeala x

Last edited: 10/5/2006 16:56 by Makeala Wheatcroft   

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  Year: 1920s Miss Meriel Alexander
A memory of Boldre, Hampshire

Who was Muriel Alexander? I have a scrapbook that she put together after the 1st World World. I think she was very much involved with organising trips to visit war graves and monuments for families of the fallen. Would be very interested to hear from family or anyone that remembers the family, they lived at the Old Manor, Boldre.

Posted: 7/5/2006 23:43 by Kathleen Scriven  

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  Year: 1959 i went to school in Pilley
A memory of Pilley, Hampshire

I went  to school in Pilley. My teacher was a Miss Figgins, she was fantastic, she taught my father too, Fred Woodburn. We lived at the bungalow, Sandy Down, sadly it's not there any more. We use to sail down Pilley Hill on our bikes, not too much traffic then. I have such great memories of Pilley and all my old school friends.
Valerie Woodburn.

Last edited: 11/5/2008 11:00 by First Name Last Name  

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Brockenhurst, 1949 (ref: B394004)
Pub Name
A memory of Brockenhurst, Hampshire

Is anyone able to tell me the name of what I presume is a Pub in the photo (just after the thatched cottage) - I am researching my family history and find all my ancestors come from Brockenhurst and the surrounding areas. I would be grateful if anyone was able to enlighten me about this pub name.

Posted: 1/25/2008 16:25 by Sharon Hirst  

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