An ex-pat remembers
From the private collection of Ken Burt
Born at number 73
I was born and bought up at 73 Islingword Place and I went to St Luke’s School until the age of 14. I served in the Royal Marines for three years in WWII, and I was married at St Luke’s Church in 1951.
Worked at Allen West
I worked for many years at Allen West as a machinist, and in January 1971 emigrated with my family to Australia. Due to financial restraints I have not been able to visit Brighton since then.
Visit Brighton in my memories
I am now living in a retirement village on my own, as my wife died two years ago. Although I can’t afford to visit my home town, I often travel back to Brighton in my memories.
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Hello Ken, I live in Islingword Place… originally grew up in Brading Rd, so I didn’t move far! Would be interested to hear your memories of the street. Kate.
My nan was born 108 Islingword Road 1901. She lived there with her mother, Grandmother and Aunts. Lewery and Pilbeam.
My mum worked in Allen and West Moulsecoomb 1960’s -1970’s. Eileen Baker.
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