Nostalgic memories of Colnbrook's local history

Share your own memories of Colnbrook 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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I was born in a little house adjoining the Ostrich Inn in Colnbrook in 1938 my Father was a pastry cook confectioner who worked at Gilsons bakery at the end of the high street was previously called Wellers. I arrived in the front room before the midwife arrived, next door was a small shoe shop. I went to the local village school until I was 12 then on a scholarship to Slough technical college. Our house was very old we had a ...see more
In the 1960's King John's Palace was occupied completely by airline pilots and cabin crews. I was one of those! It was a fun and happy place with something always going on. The Star and Garter and the Ostrich were the two main watering holes. Everyone lived an almost communal life with all doors being open. They were great days with very fond memories! I wonder where all the occupants are today? I know ...see more
King John's Palace is the oldest residence in the village of Colnbrook and has been listed by English Heritage as a Grade II* property because of its age and historic interest.  It pre-dates Tudor times to about the 13th century and was visited by Queen Elizabeth I and indeed King John stayed in the footprint area of this nice thatched home/hunting lodge on his way to sign the Magna Carta. The 'palace' is really a ...see more