Martindale Road

A Memory of Hounslow.

I was born in Hounslow, Clare Road. We moved when I was two. I was born actually next door to the now well known Francis Forsythe!!!! My Aunts all lived in Matindale Road. I know the area from 1947. I have so many memories. Loved Hounslow. I spent all my School holidays in Martindale Road. I wonder what happened to Linda Norman? Also Jean and Jimmy (twins) Cheshire who lived more near the station. I remember Dolly James sweet shop, Auntie Margaret's where you could buy the most beautiful sewing silks etc. Molly's and the greengrocers who someone else has mentioned. The wonderful recreation ground with the park keeper in attendance, bowling green and tennis courts. The lovely town after a 3 pence bus ride to The Bell. One of my aunt's was a cook at Hounslow College, so I got to go there at times. I remember a dear old lady called Mrs. Allen who lived in Martindale Road, never without her hat. The Bristows, Cripps, Blows, Parks, Normans to name a few, all from the same Road. God bless Hounslow.