Memory Room Collection
margaret’s Memories
Explore the photographs, stories, music and voice memories collected in this Memory Room. Choose a memory to enjoy together.
1954
Summer Holidays in Rhyl
Every summer, we travelled to Rhyl for a week by the sea. Dad carried the suitcases while Mum made sure Peter and I stayed close on the busy platform. We…
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1954
The Street Where I Grew Up
This photograph always makes me think of the street where I spent my childhood. Everyone seemed to know everyone then, and doors were always opening and closing with neighbours calling…
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1965
Our Wedding Day
John and I were married on a bright Saturday morning. I wore a simple white dress made by my aunt, with a short veil and a small bouquet of pink…
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1968
A Night Out at the Dance Hall
This was taken on a night out with my friend Susan when we had gone dancing. We loved getting dressed up and going into town for the evening, especially when…
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1969
Rhyl Fun Fair
Some of my happiest childhood memories are of visiting the fun fair in Rhyl. I remember the music, the bright lights and the smell of candy floss as we walked…
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1978
Sunday Lunch with the Family
Sunday lunch was an important family tradition. I usually cooked roast chicken with potatoes, carrots, peas and plenty of gravy. Susan helped set the table, while Michael often tried to…
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1983
Summer at the Seaside
This was one of those lovely seaside days when the weather was kind to us and everyone was happy just to be together. We spent the day on the beach,…
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1987
A Day at Rhyl Sun Centre
We used to go to the Rhyl Sun Centre during the school holidays. I remember the wave machine, the slides and spending most of the day in the water. Afterwards…
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2008
Gardening with Granddaughter Emily
Emily came to help me plant flowers in the back garden. We chose red geraniums, yellow marigolds and a tray of lavender. She filled the watering can while I showed…
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2022
A Day in Llandudno with the Family
We all went to Llandudno for the day and spent most of it walking along the front and the pier. It was quite breezy, but the sun was out and…
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2023
Afternoon Tea with Susan
Susan and I have known each other for many years, and we’ve shared an awful lot of cups of tea in that time. This was a lovely afternoon in the…
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2024
Baking Welsh Cakes with Emily
Emily came over one Saturday afternoon and we decided to make Welsh cakes together. She got flour absolutely everywhere, including all over herself, but she was very proud of the…
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