As I get older I am more drawn to the idea of recording my past, in particular my early childhood. I think there are a number of reasons for this. Firstly it would be so easy to put it off until it's too late, although it is a cliche the years really do fly past faster and faster. Secondly I think it would be interesting for my son, who sadly never met his grandmother and can only just remember his grandfather, to learn a little more about them. Thirdly to give him and any one else who may be interested a flavour of what life was like growing up on the Isle of Wight in the nineteen fifties and sixties. Writing this now, rather than a few years ago, enables me to add video and sound clips to enhance my story in a way that I hope you will find interesting.

Henry Hall & His Orchestra - The Teddy Bear's Picnic (1932) presentation by R 3 T Я 8 T 8 R for the promotion and conservation of the arts and the general preservation of popcultural inheritance - not for commercial use -

Before we get to me, however, it's worth exploring how my family got to be on the Island in the first place. ..

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