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Nostalgic memories of Dunstable'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 11 - 18 of 18 in total

Downside Est
I also lived in Sundown Avenue from 1944 until 1964 when I married. I remember the area before the Downside Est., was built. It was all farm land and very lovely it was too. I certainly remember this scene very well as I spent a lot of time either running to catch the bus or running home again - didn't seem to walk much then!! My mother left Sundown Avenue in 1970, after my father died. They had lived there since ...see more
Dunstable, Downside Estate c1965
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Added 03 July 2010

Whitethorn Morris Dance At The Dunstable Folk Festival
Whitethorn Morris danced here at various town centre sites and pubs along with St Albans Morris Men, Caddington Blues and Bedfordshire Lace. It was all in support of the Dunstable Folk Festival which was organised by Dunstable Town Council. A surprisingly enjoyable day was had by all!
Dunstable, High Street 1897
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Added 04 November 2008

Orange Rolling
Orange rolling, Good Friday afternoon up the 'orange pit'. There used to be crowds of people all chasing little oranges down the hill. Never quite sure what you did if you caught one, I'm sure it wouldn't have been fit to eat! Is this peculiar to Dunstable? I know of cheese rolling, where they chase a double gloucester cheese down a hill in Leckhampton (near Cheltenham) but haven't come across anything else similar elsewhere.
Dunstable, the Downs c1960
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Added 18 August 2008

Memories Of The Civic
My first memory of the Civic was that awesome ceiling, seen for the very first time at a do hosted by the then new Evening Post newspaper, for all the delivery boys & girls. Probably not long after the hall opened. The entertainment was none other than the Bonzo Dog Doo-dah Band. Next, the heady days of the 70's when the Civic was one of the best venues for what has come to be called Classic Rock. We just ...see more
Dunstable, Queensway Hall c1965
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Added 18 August 2008

Living Around The Corner
I used to live in Sundown Ave, just around the corner from these shops. My friend Michelle lived to the right of the bus. My Mum used to work in the sweet shop at the end of the parade to the right. There was a supermarket on the far left with a chemist next door. I remember buying my Mum some rather stinky Yardley perfume there for her birthday one year for about 1/6d I went to school at Downside CP ...see more
Dunstable, Downside Estate c1965
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Added 21 May 2008

My Lovely Family, Bill Joan And Paul Harris
This was the year my son Kevin was born, we all used to go here usually on a Saturday.  Paul has just died , he was so special to all his family.  While he was in hospital he opened his eyes and said 'I have just been to Dunstable'. He used to work at Waterlows printing factory now long gone so did dad Bill Harris. Remembering them all with much love also Nobby and Nellie clarke, Cyril and Alice Collier.
Dunstable, Broad Walk c1965
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Added 08 March 2007

Remembering My Aunt And Uncle Nellie And Nobby Clarke
I have fond memories of Dunstable from when I was 9 years old, going to the market on a Friday with my mum and Aunt Nellie. The market was held to the right of the picture.
Dunstable, High Street North 1958
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Added 26 October 2006

Family Connections.
The gentleman in the foreground of the Quadrant in the dark suit is my father Albert (Bert) Brandon a local business man. He opened a fruit and flower shop at 12 Albion Street which was previously his mother's shop and sold haberdashery and household linens. Then, before his retirement, he started The Princes School of Motoring. He is waiting for my mother to come out of the bakers and she is possibly the lady ...see more
Dunstable, Broad Walk c1965
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Added 11 May 2006