Heston in my Youth 1954 Onwards...
My parents moved to Heston in 1954, I was one. My uncle owned Heston Garage, his name was Bill Biggs, he lived above the garage for a while before building and living in the Bungalow next door.
My sister and I went to Norwood Green Infants & Junior School. We went swimming at Heston Baths, played in Heston Park on the swings and putting green. I went to Heston Secondary Modern School, my sister went to Spring Grove Grammar. I went to 3rd Heston Cubs & Scouts. I went to Sunday School at Heston Church. We went to the White Fathers Fete, took part in the Heston Carnivals, went to the Fair Ground in New Heston Road opposite the Elm Tree pub.
When I was older I drank in the Rose & Crown, The George, the Hope & Anchor, the Elm Tree & Queens Head, they were great days, shared with great people.
There were all types of shops, Purkiss Ironmongers, Farrants Mens Hairdressers, the Wet Fish shop near the memorial, Janine's Cafe, the Wool Shop (Chungs Chinese), Edwards Butchers Shop, Barclays Bank, Heston Motorcycles, the decorating shop and lots more I have forgotten about.
I moved away in 1976 and went back to visit my parents, who have since passed away.
Heston has changed a lot over the years, but holds great memories for me and my school friends, who I still keep in touch with.
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