Mitcham, Lower Green c.1962
Photo ref: M296092
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Mitcham is a town with two greens. This view is of Lower Green, and on the right, out of view, is Cricket Green. In the middle of the green is the Vestry Hall, built in 1887, which has a cupola and clock tower. Around Cricket Green and along Church Road are some good late 18th- and early 19th-century houses. To the south-east is Mitcham Common, which offers more open space and increased rural character.

Memories of Mitcham, Lower Green c1962

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. These memories are of Mitcham, Lower Green c.1962

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I came across this site whilst searching for something else and became entranced by the fascinating memories of what nowadays seems such a long time ago. Like many others who have posted memories, I was born in St Helier Hospital. Initially we lived in Bristol Road, Morden at the bottom of St Helier Avenue down from Rose Hill, before we moved to 85 Gorringe Park Avenue when I was 7 in 1962. Almost ...see more
I have mentioned before that I used to live in the Town Hall Mitcham in the 1950's My Dad used to be the caretaker there and I was then known as Pat Parkings.I used to know Margaret Gray, Doreen Humphries. Brian Wilkes and Teddy Beardwell to name jjust a few. I married David Rogers after an accident when a wall fell on me.I would really like to hear from anyone who remembers me or knows the people I've mentioned. ...see more
I remember Mitcham very well. I lived in the Town Hall where my Dad was the caretaker. My surname then was Parkings. I used to go to Leo's and George's cafe with my friend Josie where I met my husband-to-be David Rogers. We spent Saturday evenings in the Majestic and also attended the local youth club and dance hall. We also used to go to Wimbledom palais which I believe is now a furniture shop. I was also a ...see more
It was at the Mitcham Town Hall that we would pay our rent if, for any reason, the rent man did not call. We lived in a council property on Meopham Road, Mitcham, a fairly modern development, and I can remember going there with my parents to collect wallpaper etc because at that time the council paid for interior redecorations. Perhaps (I am almost certain) that the building this side of the Town Hall is the ...see more