I was at Mandeville from 1954 to 1960, and have very much enjoyed reading the reminiscences of Kelvin Callow, James Watkins, Catherine Mackenzie Davies and others. My brother Brian was there from 1955 to 1961, and my sister Jacky from… More about ‘Memories of Mandeville School by Peter Rodford’»
Posts Tagged: Berners Drive
Roots in St Vincent – Adelle Stapleton
Adelle was born in St Vincent in 1959 and came to St Albans with her parents when she was three years old. The family lived in Berners Drive and she went to St Peter’s school and then St Julian’s Girls… More about ‘Roots in St Vincent – Adelle Stapleton’»
From Durham via Changi Jail to Sopwell – Rob Edwards
Rob Edwards’ father, Bill, came from Durham. Rather than going down the coal mines, he joined the army. His troop ship was diverted to Singapore and he was captured by the Japanese and taken to Changi jail where he remained… More about ‘From Durham via Changi Jail to Sopwell – Rob Edwards’»
Memories of schooldays and work – Rob Edwards
Rob Edwards has fond memories of going to St Peter’s primary school. Here he recalls getting into mischief in the river on the way to school, school dinners, the layout of the classrooms and playtime. He talks about his education… More about ‘Memories of schooldays and work – Rob Edwards’»
Views from Wallingford Walk
Alan Beardmore used to live in Wallingford Walk at number 24 and has many happy memories of “seeing lots of Dakotas flying over on there way to Bovingdon presumably the Berlin Airlift; seeing an electrical storm; John Derry the DH… More about ‘Views from Wallingford Walk’»
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