Peterborough

Dear Diary – Page 55b (Early 1960’s – Lake District)

I cycled from Keswick to Penrith before the enormity of crossing the Pennines hit me. Continue reading →

Dear Diary – Page 83

The days of “Brenda and Les” are long gone but I do have a souvenir of those times! Continue reading →

Dear Diary – Page 57 (Mid 1960’s – Cardiff)

January 1964 was to be such a change for me. Continue reading →

Dear Diary – Page 56 (Mid 1960’s – Leaving School)

Formally leaving school in December 1963 was an emotional experience, which caught me totally off guard! Continue reading →

Dear Diary – Page 55 (Early 1960’s – G.C.E. Results)

The G.C.E. “O” Level examinations were scheduled before the Summer holidays, with an option to re-take any subjects as necessary before the Christmas holidays. As I was not due to start College in Cardiff until January 1964, that would be very convenient if I had problems! Continue reading →

Dear Diary – Page 54 (Early 1960’s – G.C.E.s)

School was becoming very demanding as the G.C.E.’ “O” Levels* got closer. Continue reading →

Dear Diary – Page 41 (Early 1960’s – Javelin)

School continued: Continue reading →

Dear Diary – Page 40 (Early 1960’s – Cross Country)

School continued: Continue reading →

Dear Diary – Page 38 (Late 1950’s – New England Loco Sheds)

Train spotting was a major focus from 1958 through to 1963, and Pat and I would often “do” New England Sheds on Sundays as they were only about a 20 minute bike ride away. Continue reading →

Dear Diary – Page 15 (Mid 1950’s – Rover)

I eventually found a friend ….. Rodney. We must have just bumped into each other in the area because I have no recollections of seeing him at either Infants or Junior Schools. Continue reading →