Hook, London Road c.1955
Photo ref: H385006
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Photo ref: H385006
Photo of Hook, London Road c.1955

More about this scene

A cyclist wisely waits for the lorry before he rides across the road. Hook had a 'tin tabernacle' church until 1938, when it was replaced. In the 1960s, housing estates emerged everywhere, and Hook was to be no exception. Until this time growth had been gradual; now it has soared.

A Selection of Memories from Hook

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Hook

Sparked a Memory for you?

If this has sparked a memory, why not share it here?

My relative, Thomas Hockley, used to look after the Mill Horses; would love to hear from anyone that has more information.