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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Displaying Memories 31 - 36 of 36 in total

I was born at 59 Tynemouth Road, Tottenham in 1949, does anyone remember us? My brother's name is Bruce Abbott and I had a sister called Pat,who sadly died in 1965. Upstairs to us was Robert Parmer and his brother, I think his name was Ian, who my brother went around with, I played with Jillian Bignall and Janet Delasale, we played out till it was dark in those days. There was an off-licence at the corner where would ...see more
Can anyone remember the shops in Nightingale Road, near St Marys Road? I grew up in 238 Nightingale Road, with my sister, who was 4 years younger then me. Myhappiest times were playing in the garden. We had a nice house, which has changed now. My dad died when we lived there! It was just my sister, mum and me that lived there. We went to Cuckoo Hall Lane School, and I went to Eldon Road school. As the years ...see more
My mother was born in 1920 and grew up in Raynham Road. She lived next door to the chip shop. I remember going in to the shop as a small child to ask for the crackling from the batter. My grandparents and family owned th veggie and fruit stalls in Leeds Street and still do even to this day. When Mum took me there, my grandmother would rub a dirty carrot on her apron and then give it to me to eat. I ...see more
Does anyone remember The Shipp Family who lived in Raynham Road and who went to Raynham Road School during the 1920's/1930's? My mum, Lily Shipp lived at No.22. She had tap and ballet lessons at the Tilly Vernon school (Bruce Forsyth - Bruce Johnson as he was then - was another member of the group.) She is still alive and has a good memory so if anyone has any questions, I'd be happy to pass them on to her.
I am trying to find my long lost family who has strong ties to the Edmonton area. They are Dudley James Brooks b. 1895 and lived with parents Thomas and Elizabeth (Ellen) at 29 Arthur St Edmonton, siblings Florence, Leslie & Archie. 1914-15 was in Herts Yeomanry and served in Egypt. Married Jessie Harris (b. 1895) 18 March 1916 in Register Office Edmonton. Her parents were Ludwig and ...see more
We lived with my grandmother who was not in good health.  My dad worked at Lebus Furniture Factory in Tottenham and would cycle every day to work.  Then he came into some money and bought a car.  In the harsh winters of those days he would stick a small oil lamp under the car so that it would not freeze.  Horror - he even stockpiled petrol in the shed during the Suez Crisis but only a small can.  Christmas was ...see more