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Nostalgic memories of Ashford's local history

Share your own memories of Ashford and read what others have said

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our web site to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was when the photographs in our archive were taken. From brief one-liners explaining a little bit more about the image depicted, to great, in-depth accounts of a childhood when things were rather different than today (and everything inbetween!). We've had many contributors recognising themselves or loved ones in our photographs.

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Displaying Memories 21 - 30 of 32 in total

Sanatorium, The Warren
I don't have a memory of the Warren, but I would love to hear from somebody, who has got a photo, or just memories of the sanatorium, that used to be down the very end of the Warren. M20 now runs right through where it used to be. Thank you
Ashford, the Warren 2004
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Added 02 July 2011

Sainsburys And Hudsons
I also remember going into Sainsburys as a child in the 1960s when it was halfway up the High Street on the left, it had metal racks on the front of the counters to rest shopping bags on. The marble effect floors were a vivid memory also. I worked part time in the shop called Hudsons, after school and also on Saturdays, around 1974 or 75, just before leaving school. You could buy brown sugar from wooden ...see more
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Added 25 April 2011

Fractured Arm
We lived literally round the corner in 27 Sackville Crescent. I remember when I was about 12 I fell over on my roller skates and hurt my arm. When it still hurt the next day, my mum, who thought I was making a fuss about nothing, said if it hurts, go to the hospital - so I did! And it transpired that I had a greenstick fracture of my forearm and they put me in plaster for eight weeks ! So there!
Ashford, Hospital 1928
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Added 01 December 2010

My Dad!
My Dad's name was Vernon (Nonny) Marsh and we lived for years at 6 Sandyhurst Lane before moving into Ashford to Sackville Crescent. The Hare and Hounds was, for better or worse, and bless him it was sometimes worse, his local pub. My Mum's name was Joan. Does anyone remember us?
Ashford, the Hare and Hounds Public House at Potters Corner 2004
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Added 01 December 2010

Hempsted Street
I have never seen Hempsted Street but my Grandparents lived at 70 in 1891. Wish I could help with your picture request but sadly there are none in my fathers belongings. Betty Canada
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Added 26 October 2010

1950
I remember sitting on top of this tank as a kid.
Ashford, the Great War Tank in St George's Square 2004
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Added 20 October 2010

Ashford's Tank

Ashford's tank is a Mark IV World War One Tank. It was built in 1916, but it is believed it never saw active service
Ashford, the Great War Tank in St George's Square 2004
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Added 21 April 2009

Just A Young Girl
We used to live in Hempstead Street. My granfather was the local milkman. I often rode on the back of his horse and cart, does anybody remember this, or have photos of 20 or 22 Hempstead Street? I would love to have just one.
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Added 03 January 2009

The Old Fogge Family Residence In 1454
This is the old family house of Sir John Fogge, much of it has been rebuilt over the years and it is now in the hands of developers so we will watch to see it being restored and given a useful purpose in the community. We are descended from this family, my mother was a Fogg. We are now in the process of reseaching the lives listed in the old 'Pedigree of the Fogge'
Ashford, Repton Manor House 2004
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Added 18 July 2008

East Hill Old Cotts

I visited the nursery quite a lot, we knew the people who work there. I was only ten years old. I remembered the pub up the road, Duke of Marlborough. Where have the good memories gone, from Malcolm Read.
Ashford, East Hill, Old Cottage 1903
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Added 05 May 2008