Wimbledon, Town Hall, The Broadway c.1960
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Photo of Wimbledon, Town Hall, The Broadway c.1960

Memories of Wimbledon, Town Hall, the Broadway c1960

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I hope someone can help me on this, I worked in a garage just off the Broadway in Gladstone Road in 1967, quite a large garage which sold cars etc, but for the life of me I cannot remember the name of it. I do remember that it had a ramp to the side of it going up to the roof of the building and it also had an entrance in Russel Road and had a fuel pump located there, if someone could help me on this I would be most grateful.
On holiday from Inverness in 1952, my mate entered me in the Saturday night talent contest that was, I believe, held every Saturday then. I sang a brand new song called 'Luna Rosa' and went over very well. After all entrants had had a go, judged by audience applause a chap who had performed 'That Old Black Magic' and I were said to be a draw! So to decide which of us was the winner, both of us had to sing the same ...see more
I worked at Wimbledon Town Hall 1966-1970 in the Computer Room. My sis & my friend Kathy worked there also. We worked at the top of the building. Mr Powell was the boss, & Elsie was Supervisor. My friends & I would sometimes have lunch at the Indian Restaurant opposite, or have a picnic in a nearby park. Diane Williams