23 Oct 1927: Christened at Chillerton Methodist Chapel. Godmother believed to be Ellen Ryall (Aunt Nell), living at Brook Cottage, Chillerton

1927-1934: Lived at Chillerton

Attended Chillerton, then Chale and Godshill schools

29 Mar 1932: First attended Chillerton School, while living at Brook Cottage. Record no 12249 (recorded as Gladys May Keen). Started same day as Ray Gulliver, Betty & Marie Carey, Richard Kelleway and Hilton Taylor.

30 Oct 1935: Last day at Chillerton School (according to School record). Moved to Downers Farm, Chale.

August 1935: Moved to Yard, Godshill

1941 - Jun 1945: Worked at Dabells, Newport (Window Dresser)

Jun 1945 - Aug 1945: Worked at Hampstead & North St Pancras Childrens Home, Silchester

Aug 1945 - Apr 1947: Worked at Lane End, Bembridge, IoW and Camden House, Burley, Hants. Met Jim in November 1946. Became engaged in April 1947.

Dec 1947: Married at Godshill Parish Church. Best Man - Neville Watts (Jim's next door neighbour in Burley). Bridesmaid - Mavis Terry. Page - Andrew Guy
Entry 57: Marriage solemnized at the Parish Church of Godshill i the County of the Isle of Wight. Frederick James Baker, 24 Bachelor, Petty Officer, RN, Field View, Pound Lane, Burley, Hants, son of James Baker, Gardener, and Gladys Mary Keen, 20, Spinster of Meadow Brook, Godshill, IW, daughter of Albert John Keen, Driving Mechanic. Married in the Parish Church aacording to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church by Licence by me, H J Stone, Vicar. In the presence of Albert John Keen and James Baker.

Jun 1948 - Jun 1950: Lived in Married Quarters, HMS Siskin, Gosport, Hants

Jun 1950 - Mar 1954: Lived at Meadowbrook, Yard, Godshill

29 Mar 1954: Moved to Camburley, Gladys and Jim had the house built and they remained there for the rest of their lives.