I was born in the front bedroom of 68 Redcliffe Street in 1956,My father was in the rail works and was a big player in the local skittles scene, he had an allotment down barnfield, and he loved to go fishing on a Sunday with the golden carp !
My gran, (dads mum ) lived at 17 Drew Street until her death, and my uncle continued living there until his death, thus ending the Hinton chain there !
My memories of Rodbourne are of community, and everyone working together,all dominated by the rail works.
We used to go to Martins farm, where I spent many hours with Mr Martin sat on meal sacks and helping with the cows.
My auntie worked in WD & HO Wills in Colbourne st, she now lives down Rodbourne Rd, I have very fond memories of Rodbourne and the fun we had as kids, we couldnt do anything wrong as everyone knew who we were !
I do hope Rodbourne has not lost its sense of community.
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