Memories of Elm Park
I too lived in Elm Park from 1939-1955. I went to Ayloff Primary during the war years then on to Suttons in 1947. We lived in Carnforth Gardens when there were only 6 houses there, only 2 were lived in. Best mates were Hazel & Tony Barnard who lived on the corner of Rosewood Ave & st Andrew's Ave, as kids we had all the fields opposite us to play in so had good fun playing Hares & Hounds, & making our own dens, that all changed when they built the new estate. Loved the Tuck Shop & Bartons bakery, but hated the thick fog we used to get, especially coming down the hill from the station where you had to hang onto the fence to find your way. Have been back since but it's all changed, all the front gardens have gone, I should have stayed away & remembered it as it was.
Shirley Morris, nee Wollaston.
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My Grandmother Iris SMITH lived in St. Andrews Avenue, Elm Park during World War II with her two children: (My Dad) Dennis SMITH and his younger sister Mary SMITH. My Nana worked at Dagenham Munitions Factory during the war and my dad and his sister were evacuated to Birmingham, Warwickshire. Dad got homesick and although only young, he somehow managed to make his way back to Elm Park on the trains. My Dad was born in Cumberland Road, Plaistow, West Ham in 1931. Dad went to Sutton Primary and Secondary School. Would love to hear from anyone who may have known my Dad and his family. I have some old photos somewhere.
Comment from Debra Budge on Tuesday, 12th October 2010.