A family memoir of the Author's childhood, which combines Social History with a way to study the English Language. It is for young people and adults interested in everyday life in England at the time of the British Empire over seventy years ago. Older people who read the 'Memories' will enjoy being reminded of their own childhood and schooldays. Students of English as a second or foreign language will learn about English Social History and Culture while reading a grammatically correct text with an extensive and useful vocabulary. The book also includes punctuation exercises to be enjoyed as puzzles.