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Comment on Bluesville – Live Music in Ipswich by Colin

Colin — Thu, 17 May 2012 23:01:42 +0000

Does anyone remember Dennis you would come up from London for the gigs, Dennis King?

Comment on HMS Ganges by John Parton

John Parton — Wed, 16 May 2012 07:30:27 +0000

I Joined Ganges in January 1955 and left the Royal Navy as a Petty Officer, joined the Royal Australian Navy and was later commissioned and retired as a Commander. I had a great career and believe my training at Ganges set me on the right path. I had previously been at T.S. Indefatigable and found Ganges relatively enjoyable.

Comment on Veronica Lake in Ipswich by Barrie Thyne

Barrie Thyne — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:49:22 +0000

Hi. I just read the story about the E.A.D.T which I found just surfing. I was an apprentice there from 1950 till 1956 with a break for national service. I worked with Charlie Last in the printing dept. It was nice to see the photograph in Carr st.
In 1960 I came to Canada and when I went back to visit many years later it was of course gone. I remember Alf selling the newspapers outside.
Thanks for the memory

Comment on An Edwardian childhood in Ipswich. by Ann Edwards

Ann Edwards — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:27:12 +0000

We came across your article on Fore Street by accident and were fascinated by it. We own Cafe Neptune (No 92) and live in the flat above (No 90). Unfortunately, the ‘best room’ no longer has a carved ceiling! We knew about Edith Cook and have hosted an historical talk on her life, but not that the premises had been a greengrocers. We must buy your book to find out more!
Simon & Ann Edwards

Comment on HMS Ganges by Steve

Steve — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 03:17:50 +0000

Nice article, Thank you. I joined Ganges in 66 , Benbow Division. Yes it was tough,also I remember those wonderful balmy “Siberian” easterly breezes that went straight through you ! :)

Comment on Tower Ramparts School, Ipswich by janet markwell nee arnold

janet markwell nee arnold — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 15:29:26 +0000

i was at tower ramparts 64 68

Comment on Smart memories of an Ipswich school by John Hobin

John Hobin — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 11:42:42 +0000

I was at Landseer from 54 – 58 I remember Mr Norfolk locking himself in the stock room having thrown a chisel at Willie McGuiness who then seeked revenge!! Mr Stewart or Steward was my last form master, Mr Davey the Artmaster and Mr Williams the PTI who was nicely pushed into Pipers Vale by a certain Harry Hudson on a very cold morning…Ha Ha. Life saving classes at Fore Street Pools in the winter and slides over the woods using
old tea trays. Do you remember the stickle backs in the stream, Kingfishers and I even saw a Crane fishing.
What memories you didnt learn much but you knew how to survive!!

Comment on HMS Ganges by Susan Healey(westmacott)

Susan Healey(westmacott) — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 11:35:19 +0000

As a nurse in ipswich Ganges was an exciting part of our social activies between 1962-1965.
I’d love someone to remember!

Comment on HMS Ganges by vic

vic — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 10:32:42 +0000

I Think about HMS GANGES almost every day >>>>>>>>> and I left there 45 years ago !!!!!!!

Comment on An Edwardian childhood in Ipswich. by Victorian Fore Street ‹ Lemontreestudio

Victorian Fore Street ‹ Lemontreestudio — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 10:22:09 +0000

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