Crystal Palace 1960s - 1970s
I have similar memories to you Lyn, in fact I was in your sister's class at Anerley School (born in Stone Park hospital) so I remember you too as an older girl! I remember the penny in the slot train going round along Church Road and later it burned down, that was a shock, it smelt of burnt bacon. Now I come to think of it that sounds ominous. Hope noone was hurt. I recall the really loud motor racing and being surprised as a child to hear it when I was halfway down Anerley Hill where there was a sweet shop (up from Versailles Road) as I always thought it was only our road that could hear it!
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I also remember the penny in the slot to look at the steam train going round the track. I loved it as a young child looking through the window.
Yes, the motor bike racing was noisy and irritating. I could hear them on a Sunday morning lying in bed and that was from Marlow Road, Anerley.
Comment from Sheila HANCOCK on Thursday, 9th December 2010.