Nostalgic memories of Littlehampton's local history
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For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our web site to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was when the photographs in our archive were taken. From brief one-liners explaining a little bit more about the image depicted, to great, in-depth accounts of a childhood when things were rather different than today (and everything inbetween!). We've had many contributors recognising themselves or loved ones in our photographs.
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Displaying Memories 1 - 10 of 15 in total
I remember going to Littlehampton for a days outing with the Sunday school in teh late 1950's. I remember there were rides and also in particular a bingo place where I won 6 water glasses with coloured frosting around the edges. Now I wonder if it was Butlins. I didn't know Butlins had a camp there?
I was born in Littlehampton in 1950. My Grandad had a grocers shop in Maxwell Road and my Father had a green grocer / sweet shop in Church Street,next to the Palladium cinema. both shops were called Bere & Son. I went to Connaught Rd junior school and Maud Allan for girls. I would love to get in contact with people I went to school with, left Littlehampton in 1965 . My name was Jennifer Bere. I have lots of happy ...see more
We came to Littlehampton in the Summers of 1957-61. We stayed at Mrs Squires B n B in Albert Road. I spent my time either on the beach, the fun fair or just walking around the town (I was about 8 years old at the time). My dad and I played on the Putting Green/Crazy Golf on West Green, when did this close?. I remember a speedboat called Miss Littlehampton and a severe gale one night which almost blew the Helter ...see more
I worked at the Beach Hotel in the early 1990s.
I worked as the Restaurant manager ,the last one just before it closed .
All so sad .
It was supposed to be fully refurbished,but it all fell through.
The Hotel was so busy, and popular , and loved so much .
I remember the manager (Roy Edicar) saying that it more than payed its way.
Very tired looking, but nobody seemed to mind .
Some lovely ...see more
From Sandra (was Leggett)
I first went to Littlehampton as a baby...as the story goes ..it must have been 1946..apparently I slept in a cupboard drawer at my Auntie Maisies.
Holidays to Littlehampton involved going on the steam train leaving Snow Hill in Birmingham with Mom Dad and my 3 sisters (it was Dad who originated from Littlehampton) We changed train in London ...see more
My brother and I can be seen in the back of Gee Whiz.
My parents did not travel with us, as we wanted to be in the wet back seat.
It was exciting to crash against the waves going out of the harbour.
I do not know who the people are in the front.
We stayed at Elmer Sands most summer holidays close to Littlehampton from 1949 to 1959.
My grandmother was the head-teacher in St Catherine's School just around the corner. She lived in St Catherine's Cottage beside the school. My dad and his brothers and sisters all went to that school. My earliest memory of St Catherines Church is from 1950 when I went to Mass every Sunday and was married there in 1970.
I was lucky to be born in Littlehampton in Manning Road, before moving to Howard Road with my two brothers and two sisters. We have lots of memories about growing up on the river bank, west beach and the main beach, where we spent many hours. We went to Saturday morning pictures and the local clubs; cubs, brownies and St Johns. We moved to Whitelea Road, Wick after the death of our gran. We had great ...see more
Does anyone remember Telma Radio Shop in Littlehampton, from sometime after WWII? I have only recently learned that my ggreat uncle, William Thomas Lock, owned this shop. Any information would be most appreciated.
I remember shopping with my mum & aunt every Saturday. When we were finished with the shopping we would visit a little cafe right next door to Woolworths. After I had drank my bottle of Tizer, I was allowed to go in Woolworths & look all around while Mum and Aunt Edie had their tea. Then we walked back home to Wick through the allotments where my Uncle Harry Jacobs had a ...see more