Nostalgic memories of Chadwell Heath's local history

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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 1 - 10 of 26 in total

I lived in fieldway my name is robert my sister was bridget I was friends with kevin George Jason used to play curbsy a lot loved cars and went to becontree social club, wondered if anyone went there or lived in fieldway our house was 82,mum lived there for many years after dad passed in 2008 wouldn't move my sister passed in 2016 and mum 2023 our neibours were Ken and win and their daughters bernice nichole other side we also new Sandra and we also new lin Desmond and Susan white ,
Does anyone remember the Kon Tiki coffee bar, opposite the Odean cinema in Chadwell Heath? The coffee bar had an Hawaiian theme, I used to walk from Marks Gate just for cup of coffee.... There was another coffee bar in Chadwell Heath opposite the Library, it had a bit of a reputation but I used to go in there on a Friday night after a few drinks and Steak and Chips in the Chinese restaurant, opposite Japan ...see more
I remember playing golf in St Chads park, it had a 18 hole, well kept course. There was a paddling pool, were I sometimes sailed my model boat. I also remember the Council run playleader scheme, were you could borrow sports equipment, stilts etc. All you had to do was sign your name and bring the equipment back when you'd finished with it. All this was in the late 50s/early 60s. I lived on Marks Gate and ...see more
I was friends with Derrick for years but have lost touch. I am sure Cathy his sister was in my Class at the Warren. He may have had a younger sister but not sure. Any news of any of the Miles family or better yet contact details, would make me so happy. Derrick used to talk of moving abroad to work: maybe he did. I am David Charles ex 70 West Road. Please help if you can.
I rember all the boys and paul hastings lived in Lindsey road until 1968
I lived in Lindsey road and went to the school 1950 till 1963 I rember going to show at the winding way social barking and dagenham lidos
I lived in Lindsey road in the 50s and 60s
Went to school in 1952. Always remember 3 things. Day 1 we had an indoor sandpit to play with. I thought school was OK then on day 2 it all turned out to be a lie Lol. Another day the dinner lorry was reversing up the alley and it ran over the guy directing him back. Never knew if he was OK or not The last memory was Christine Sinclaire ( there’s always a girl right-even at 5). She was so pretty ...see more
I lived in West Road next to the Park from 1948. i was born in the house. Spent half my life in that park, often running away from Parky ( the Park Keeper) The last Parky I remember was Ken. He had two Alsations ex Police dogs and watching them perform had to be seen
I remember the old MillHouse but as I grew up is was deralict. I remember rumaging around the site before it was built on. Happy days