Nostalgic memories of Edmonton's local history
Share your own memories of Edmonton 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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Hi my name is Ken Craze we moved to Dunroamin' Villa Upminster Rd from Hornchurch in 1935 when I was 4yo, Mum, Dad, my brother George and sister Lily.
My first memory being outside Mrs Lindsay's shop with my mother a few days after we moved there, when the air-raid siren went.and a Mrs Wilson took us into her house for shelter. I have lots more memories, including being in the choir at St Helen's church, if there is any interest. Ken Craze
Those of you who are familiar with Surrey history of the 20th century will not fail to have heard of Brooklands Race Circuit (1909-39). At a later date, possibly post war, what was known as Brooklands House became a College. My Father taught quite a wide range of subjects there between 1957 and 1977.
Through his influence and helped by an Open Door policy, all the subjects that I wanted to take up and also ...see more
My sister and I were also born in North Mid Hospital and grew up in Leeds St in the late 1950/early 1960s. We remember well the fruit and veg stalls at the end of the road in particular we remember them being run by a chap known to all of us as Fluffy. Whether he knew our names or not we were all known as Sally to him, both my sister and I and my 3 cousins who grew up in Hester Rd.
Christmas time from ...see more
I was born in Stanmore Rd n15 in 1953, but moved to Edmonton Green early 1954, so I was told. We lived above Gearys Bakery next to the Golden Lion, my dad worked in the bake house the other side of road.I knew all the stall holders and most shopkeepers, Joe Stavely was one of my favourites. We lived there till 1965 when they started to knock it down, we moved to Galliard Road. I have great memories of Edmonton, I married ...see more
We lived in Brooke Crescent,Edmonton from 1941. Until 1955. I attended Brettenham infants and Junior School and Montague Senior School. Our surname was Raymond. Anyone out there remember us.
My grand parents lived in Raynham Road.There name was Roker. My grandfather boxed at boxing shows behind the Alcaza cinema.I used to go to the chip shop for a penny worth of chips. Gorsons store was opposite. I worked at Klingers from 1950 in the pre boarders (they pressed the nylons) I to still remember my mothers Co-op number.
Born in the North Mid like most people my age (1931), I lived my first 25 years at Tottenham Hale, at the end of Brograve Rd., facing the Station Green. The green had a nice fence around it before the war when hundreds of people crossed the green on their way to the Lebus Furniture factory that was on the other side of the railroad tracks. Ferry Lane started at the Hale and went east, through large ...see more
I was born in 1949 in a prefab in St Malo Ave just off Town Rd. Things were tough for Mum and Dad as he was invalid and unable to work. I really never noticed for a few years and just tried to explore and enjoy the world around me even though it consisted mainly of an overgrown garden and a bomb site down the road. My most vivid memory at 3 was accidentally locking myself in the toilet and then being ...see more
I lived in Sandgate Road Edmonton and well remember "Uffy's" the oil shop, also Gallows the greengrocers I was born in 1951 and went to Brettenham Road Infants and Juniors then on to Higher Grade School in Bull Lane. My sister went to Latymer and is 9 years older than me. We also played in Pymms Park and walked via the Midnight Path to our grandparents in Cheddington Road. We worked at ...see more
Hello, I am researching for a book about two Spurs players who played in the thirties. They are Albert Hall and Willie Hall. Has anyone seen them play or heard stories about them. Also I would like to hear from people who attended or who were told about war time football matches at White Hart Lane {Spurs games only please} With thanks John.