Posts Tagged: football

Why I like living in Tavistock Avenue – Tony Picciuto

Many people will recognise Tony Picciuto who owns the award winning Buongiorno Italia shop in Lattimore Road. Tony’s parents were born in Italy and came to St Albans in 1966. The family moved about a lot in the city. At… More about ‘Why I like living in Tavistock Avenue – Tony Picciuto’»

Wilshere Avenue childhood memories – Brian Gilson

Brian Gilson was born in 1943 and spent most of his childhood living in 66 Wilshere Avenue. He has many fond memories and anecdotes of playing in St Stephen’s field where cattle from St Julian’s farm grazed. He remembers the… More about ‘Wilshere Avenue childhood memories – Brian Gilson’»

Memories of St Stephen’s Vicarage and Rev. Hart-Synnot – Brian and Brenda Gilson

Brian and Brenda Gilson remember St Stephen’s vicarage. Brian used to go scrumping there. They also recall the eccentric Rev. Anthony Hart-Synnot who often performed weddings in his football boots. Interview date: 21 August 2013. Interviewer: Sandy Norman.  … More about ‘Memories of St Stephen’s Vicarage and Rev. Hart-Synnot – Brian and Brenda Gilson’»