Erith, High Street 1953

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In 1952 I lived from a baby, below the record shop in Pier Road. When standing looking down towards the river, it was on the right hand side. The access was via a track that ran parallel to Pier Road, behind the shops. We had sleeper steps down to a back yard. Our toilet was outside and a small shed for bits and pieces. My Dad Jack built an aviary in the yard too. He worked at Slade Green. We had a small front room and ...see more

The ice-cream parlour was Diplomas in Pier Road. I too went ballroom dancing above Burton’s. Went to Crescent Road School, walking past the Co-Op stables every day, seeing the horses who had done the milk rounds. The Odeon was a must for Saturday morning pictures. I can remember getting a Birthday card every year with a sailing ship on it and could go to the pictures for free. Such happy and carefree days and so many friends I ...see more

Hi, I am really interested in the history of Erith and find it fascinating the various memories people have of the area, particularly Manor Road. Although I was born in Sidcup, my parents moved to Erith in about 1979 when I was about 12 yrs old. My parents, who people may remember as ' Bill and Rita' bought a corner shop located at 9 manor Road (on the corner of Crescent Road) and ran it up until about 1988. I think that they ...see more

Does anyone remember West Street, Erith in 1948? Did it comprise shops, houses/flats? I was just a baby when I was abandoned in West Street, Erith and can find out very little about my origins. I would love to know the layout of the street if anyone recalls.