Dad was born in Stepney, London and Mum in Brockley, Kent.
They met at Covent Garden, where Mum worked as a secretary & Dad as buyer.
Dad was educated at Raines Grammar School, described by King George V as one of the best in London
Mum was educated at Brockley School where she first showed her business and secretarial talents.
Dad had cousins on the Isle of Wight where he and Mum were later to spend their honeymoon.
Mum was also known as Pauline. Here she is in Kew in 1936
My mother Yvonne
Dad and Mum at Eastbourne in 1937
John and Pauline get married in 1937 and the reception is held at Mum’s childhood home at Walbutton Road, Brockley
The Murgatroyds
The Riggs
Mum in 1939 who raised not only first born Malcolm but added Phyllis to the family.
1940 Policeman Dad, dressed for war service
Dad in 1939, a member of the Constabulary. Shortly after war broke out, he joined the RAF and served in India.
1940 Malcolm is born in July as the Battle of Britain raged above their heads. Dad has already enlisted.
After the war, having found a talent and liking for teaching, Dad entered the teaching profession, seen here at Gray’s Farm School
Mum taught shorthand and typing at Cooper's School Chislehurst.
1965 Mum & Dad in a relaxing moment at Dymchurch, Kent, where we spent many family holidays when we were young.
1967. There were many continental holidays and cross-Channel ferry crossings
1976 Mum & Dad, not long after Dad’s retirement
Mum and Dad move to Pagham on the South Coast.
Dad celebrates his ninetieth birthday.
My Parents