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Harlow, Old Harlow, Churchgate Street 1903

Harlow, Old Harlow, Churchgate Street 1903
 
 

Harlow, Old Harlow, Churchgate Street 1903 Ref: 51086

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Photo of Harlow, High Street 1903

Harlow, High Street 1903
Ref: 51087

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Butchers

To the bottom right of the picture looks like a butcher's shop, I started my career in the meat trade in the same high street but a few shops up in 1975 as a boy! I think that shop with the two butchers outside later became Muffetts wet fish shop.

Shared on 19 October 2009 by Michael Wright.

Childhood Memories

I was born at home in a house within a housing estate called East Park, I think it was No 39, in Old Harlow and then we moved to No 38 Chippingfield, Old Harlow. My elder brother went to Mark Hall School and my other brother and I went to Forbert and Barnard Infants and Junior School. I remember a small park area just a distance from our house that had a small play park where we would meet up with lots of other children. We had a great time as kids and used to also play in a much large play area with some fields, again not far from Chippingfield Estate. My dad used to work in London. I remember playing with other children who lived just a few doors away called Kevin, Kim and Debbie Elliott. We left Harlow in about 1970 as my dad got a job at the Royal Aircraft Establishment in Farnborough, Hants. A few years ago  my brother and I went back to East Park and Chippingfield to see what the changes had brought. Apart from lots of cars it was like stepping back in time and even had the same play area. We were also shown around our old school on a pre-arranged visit which brought back a lot of memories. If you lived on this estate at this time it would be great to hear from you.

Shared on 04 August 2009

Photo of Harlow, Chippingfields c1955

Harlow, Chippingfields c1955
Ref: H22025

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Happy days!

My parents moved into Chippingfield in 1969 and still live there. Their house is just to the right of the photograph out of shot. Needless to say, the road is full of cars now!

Shared on 08 June 2009 by Michael Wright.

White Horse cottages

Just wondered if anyone could help me please. We live in Old Harlow and have recently been looking into the history of Harlow and where we live. We were wondering if anyone has any memories or photos, or just any information at all about what were The White Horse Cottages that were situated next to The White Horse pub in Old Road. Thank you.

Shared on 09 April 2009 by Teresa Brooks.

Photo of Harlow, Water Gardens and Town Hall c1965

Harlow, Water Gardens and Town Hall c1965
Ref: H22086

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Cool, clear water!

What a lovely surprise for us youngsters from Northbrooks - a beautiful new place to swim! No big scary fish or slimy weedy things to twist around you in those early days. My adventurous brothers even rode their bikes over the iced-up water one winter ... until one went under and had to be rescued by the rest! Happy days!

Shared on 01 January 2009 by K Black.

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