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Historic maps of Addiscombe and the local area, hand-drawn by Ordnance Survey and Samuel Lewis. View all Addiscombe maps
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Addiscombe books
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London Photographic Memories
Paperback
£14
South East London Photographic Memories
Paperback
£13
Central London Photographic Memories
Paperback
£14
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Memories of Addiscombe
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I lived at Ashburton and spent my junior school years from 1953 at the primary and junior schools after which I walked everyday to South Norwood where I attended Stanley Tech. The interesting part was the intermediate school that I and many others went to was known as the club house. This was the old golf club situated by the fire... [more]
Shared on 22 January 2009
Greater London memories
Finding this site has brought many wonderful memories back to me. I was born in St Mary's Hospital, Croydon. My maiden name was Chappell. I lived in Purley Road, South Croydon not far from the Red Deer until 1957. Every Saturday I travelled to Croydon with Mum or, when old enough, on my own or with friends. Usually Kennards was my... [more]
Shared on 22 October 2009
Croydon, Thornton Heath and Norbury
I was born and brought up in Croydon and although I now live in the Channel Islands I still regard it as my home. I remember living in Northborough Road, Norbury and attending Norbury Manor Infants School only briefly. We used to go to the ABC Minors on a Saturday morning and my mum used to clean a dance studio next... [more]
Shared on 26 September 2009
Buddy Rich concert in Fairfield Hall
I'm not sure of the year but I attended a Buddy Rich concert once in the
Fairfield Hall. I was living in Holland at the time when I heard of the concert and as he was my idol, I rushed to make a reservation by phone. However, due to transport difficulties, we arrived late. Imagine my surprise when the management apologised... [more]
Shared on 18 September 2009
Extracts From Addiscombe & Greater London books
Displaying a selection of extracts from Frith books about Addiscombe, inspired by Frith photos.
Around Cheam, including Sutton, Ewell, Banstead and Epsom Photographic Memories
Nestled in the rear slopes of the North Downs, the village derives its ancient name from the Saxon word 'wudmeresthorn', meaning 'thornbush by the boundary of the wood', and was mentioned in the Domesday Book. This 1930s mock-Tudor shopping parade still stands on Rectory Lane as it winds its way south to the junction with the Chipstead Valley Road, where the... [more]
This is an extract from Around Cheam, including Sutton, Ewell, Banstead and Epsom Photographic Memories.
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Around Cheam, including Sutton, Ewell, Banstead and Epsom Photographic Memories
Much of Banstead High Street was rebuilt during the 1920s with a series of shopping parades. The leafless lime tree in the middle distance occupies the spot where the village pond once existed, while All Saints' churchyard is concealed behind the trees on the extreme right.
This is an extract from Around Cheam, including Sutton, Ewell, Banstead and Epsom Photographic Memories.
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Around Cheam, including Sutton, Ewell, Banstead and Epsom Photographic Memories
The station, on the branch line from Sutton to Epsom Downs, opened in 1865, and the white stuccoed house, now a builder's offices, dates from around the same time. The small confectionery kiosk was one of a trio servicing the requirements of commuters, with other branches at Sutton and Epsom. The roof of the station no longer bears the white lettering,... [more]
This is an extract from Around Cheam, including Sutton, Ewell, Banstead and Epsom Photographic Memories.
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