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Nostalgic memories of Eltham'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 41 - 50 of 57 in total

Happy Memories
I grew up in Eltham but one of my fondest memories was being a member of the backstage team at Eltham Little Theatre. We had a lot of fun backstage especially during the Pantomime season! I also spent a lot of my childhood at Eltham Baths showing off my diving prowess to my patient parents! My maiden name was Maggs. Happy days
Eltham, Well Hall Road c1960
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Added 10 April 2010

After The War In Eltham Park
I can remember after the war I was 3 and my sister was 1, we lived with our mum and dad in a nissan hut with a corrugated roof in Eltham Park. My dad made it beautiful with bedrooms and a living room. We had a log stove in the middle to keep us warm. We were lucky to have somewhere to live after all the bombings. My sister and I went to Eltham Well Hall school I can remember going to sleep in the ...see more
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Added 14 March 2010

Transport
There used to be a tram running down this roadd. One of my family owned a shop and flat above on the right.
Eltham, Well Hall Road c1960
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Added 30 January 2009

Transport
That must be a No 132 bus pulling away from the bustop. Used that frequently. Corner shop used to be an Express Dairy where you could have a cup of tea.
Eltham, High Street c1965
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Added 30 January 2009

Shops
Hinds on the right, my mother used to shop there for material. Next door was Hinds Jewelllery shop where my wedding ring was purchased for the princely sum of 9 guineas. Opposite was the Coop department store where you walked down steps to wander around open counters.
Eltham, High Street c1965
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Added 30 January 2009

On My Wall
I have this framed print displayed on my landing wall. When I pass by and stop to look at it, I remember the swimming bath just below the church where I used to go dancing in the 1950s.
Eltham, High Street and St John's Church 1961
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Added 30 January 2009

Happy Hr
Used to be know as Well Hall. 132 bus stopped outside. Spent many happy hours there.
Eltham, Pleasaunce Gardens c1960
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Added 30 January 2009

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Born in 1933, I have documents stating I was christened in this church. Attended evening service as a late teenager.
Eltham, St John's Church 1900
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Added 30 January 2009

Childhood Haunt
15 mins walk from my home. Used to play tennis on the courts below this building. Public toilets nearby, as was a circular seating gazebo like benches where my friends and I would gather to talk, laugh and often scratch our names on the wooden seats. Also between the tennis courts and the building was a putting green.
Eltham, the Winter Garden, Avery Hill c1960
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Added 30 January 2009