Bexley, Greater London

Old Photos , Historic Maps , Local History Books and Memories of Bexley

Frith photos prompt happy memories of our personal history, so enjoy this trip down memory lane with our old photos, historic maps, local history books, and memories of Bexley. Refresh & enjoy your personal memories, or find some that family & friends will love as gifts.

It's free to browse our vintage and retro photographs of Bexley, but if some spark good memories they are available to buy in a wide range of products, including framed prints, canvas prints and personalised photo gifts including tea towels, mugs, jigsaws, tableware, cushion covers, customised calendars. Don't miss other visitors' Memories and maybe connect with those who have shared their memories - you may even know the names, or learn more about the locality.

Old Photos of Bexley
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Bexley in 1965

Bexley in 1950

Old Maps of Bexley

Historic Maps of Bexley and the local area.

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Map of Bexley in 1896

Map of Bexley in 1897-1902

Map of Bexley in 1920

Map of Bexley in 1946

Map of Bexley in 1894

Sheet Maps of Bexley

Historic Folded Sheet Maps of Bexley and the local area, matching current OS Landranger Sheet Maps.

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Shows Bexley in 1920

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Shows Bexley in 1897

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Books about Bexley
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74 photo books on Bexley and the surrounding area.

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Cover image of Bromley - A History and Celebration

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Memories of Bexley
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Dene Holes Joydens Wood

I recall around the mid to late 1950's going down to Joydens Wood along a small lane off Vicarage Road. In the woods there were a number of deep holes or shafts dug into the sandy soil for a depth of about 20 feet or more. These were just large enough to climb down by pressing hands and feet to the sides and then using footholds cut into the sand descend to the bottom. Some of the holes had small caverns opened ...see more

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Guards Cigarettes Jazz Festival 1960s

Does anybody remember going to the jazz festival at the Black Prince. I can recall seeing trumpeter Ken Sims playing in an amateur trad band competition. He already had his own band as a pro, he asked me not to tell anyone and drop him in it. He didn’t win anyway. Also Shorty and Them, singer was Van Morrison before he was well known, rude and nasty even then!! I’m Tony Abel and was with my good ...see more

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Dene Holes Joydens Wood

Guards Cigarettes Jazz Festival 1960s