Woodham’s railway sidings on the docks where they kept the defunct steam trains. I particularly remember some of the engines having signs painted on them saying ‘please do not let me die!’  It was a train lovers paradise.  Sadly for some the docks have been revamped and housing is being built on the site.

Note: This memory was originally posted by Linda, on July 26th, 2002.

Dancing at “the Helens” with Marilyn Enticott, the prettiest girl in town. Playing water polo for Barry and flying the Tiger Moth at Rhoose Airport. As a little kid, standing on the balcony outside of my parents bedroom and watching the Memorial Hall, burn down.

Note: This memory was originally posted by Andy Miles, on July 27th, 2002.

Chamberlain on the radio, 1939, “At War with Germany”, Air-raids, collecting shrapnel to swap. Rationing. G.I.s’ giving the Kids gum & chocolate. Italian P.O.W.s’ freely wandering the streets. VE-Day, VJ-Day, Serving Apprenticeship at Graving Docks, then MN. My Parents at the front door, as the cab left, to join my last ship, then coming to Canada.

Note: This memory was originally posted by John Stonehewer, on July 28th, 2002.

The old Post Office was on the corner of Thompson Street and Dock View Road and was a good walk from where I lived. It was at a later date that the head post office was transferred to a new building opposite the old Gas Works at the bottom of Holton Road which was much nearer our house.

Note: This memory was originally posted by Linda, on May 7th, 2007.