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Ashford, Middlesex
Ashford maps
Historic maps of Ashford and the local area, hand-drawn by Ordnance Survey and Samuel Lewis. View all Ashford maps
Historic map of Ashford
Illustrated Victorian map of Middlesex
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Ashford books
Displaying 3 of 10 books about Ashford and the local area. View all Ashford books
Surrey County Memories
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Villages of Surrey Photographic Memories
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Camberley Photographic Memories
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Memories of Ashford
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I remember visiting this open air pool many times, I also remember how cold it was. Flats now stand where the pool was.
Shared on 12 June 2009
In about 1949 my family brought the fried fish shop at number 3 Station Approach, Ashford, Middlesex. I was about three years old at the time and my earliest memory is of driving my pedal car between the tables and chairs in the shop. My father had a secure job in the office with London Transport at Chiswick, so did... [more]
Shared on 02 January 2009
Middlesex memories
We had some very happy family picnics on Knowle Green. There was a small stream in which we used to play with our fishing nets and catch small fish and other water creatures. There were also plenty of wild flowers on the edge of the stream and dragon flies. There was also on the Green a herd of dairy cows brought... [more]
Shared on 28 April 2009
1954-1959, say?? Perhaps earlier too. This section of the River looks v. close to the area off the top of Thames or Bridge Street (?) known as The Staines "Lammas". A number of pools and play areas, with a swimming pool set into the River itself. Such a trek by 'bus to get there. I don't think anyone would do it... [more]
Shared on 18 December 2007
See my comments under photo S175052 - Penton Hook Lock - about the wooden weir you can just see in the middle of this image.
Shared on 11 July 2007
I am a Stanwellian but I have lived in Sussex for 40 years. My memories of the village are the large mansion in Oaks Road almost opposite the entrance to the recreation park, now sadly owned by the airport! I was born at 1 Hymans Cottage, Oaks Road, long since pulled down. There was a large mansion as you go oout... [more]
Shared on 26 October 2008
My sister Kathleen Taylor (former name) was cook in the kitchen for the retired old ladies. I was always staying with her during school holidays. Her husband then (now deceased) was Barry Taylor and they had two children, Sarah born 1966 and Michael, her younger (not sure of his age) brother, who went to the village school in Laleham. Barry was... [more]
Shared on 16 September 2009
Well a first visit to camp by the river and walk to the Lock and so on was really in 1962 with Guides, then a schoolfriend. Later my first 'serious' boyfriend and fiance came from there. I wonder if any of you recall not only the Abbey but the few (4) homes which were alongside the inner Abbey Road, facing across... [more]
Shared on 04 July 2009
Extracts From Ashford & Middlesex books
Displaying a selection of extracts from Frith books about Ashford, inspired by Frith photos.
Middlesex Photographic Memories
Ashford, situated in the south-west corner of the county, takes its name from an ancient river crossing, the Exeford of the Domesday Book. These almshouses were provided for the relief of the elderly poor, and were renowned for their high standard when they were built.
This is an extract from Middlesex Photographic Memories.
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Weybridge Town and City Memories
Although still labelled Dunton's, the ferry and boat-building business now belongs to the Davy family. Sailing dinghies were becoming popular, and sailing clubs were established on both sides of the river. The number of small cruisers moored on the opposite bank indicates the increasing use of motor boats for pleasure from this time onwards.
This is an extract from Weybridge Town and City Memories.
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Weybridge Town and City Memories
This shows both sides of the river. The punt crossed the Thames to a slipway to the right of Dunton's boathouse, and the fare was 1d. Thence it was a short walk to Shepperton Lock, where one could watch the progress of craft up and down the Thames to Chertsey or Walton. The beach in the foreground seems to be a result of inadequate... [more]
This is an extract from Weybridge Town and City Memories.
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