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London Photographic Memories
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South East London Photographic Memories
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Memories of Raynes Park
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I lived in Seaforth Avenue on and off with my nan and grandad, they were called Annie and Albert, if anyone remembers then please get in touch.
What I loved about Motspur Park was it felt like a village to me. The library was on the corner, it felt so small in there. I used to be taken to the Earl... [more]
Shared on 28 February 2009
I lived in Seaforth Avenue for many years living opposite the Elim Gospel Hall. I worked at Chessington Zoo for a while after leaving Beverley Central School, then worked at Carters Tested Seeds in the small seeds lab dept before joining the Royal Navy in 1949. The family left the area some years later for Shoeburyness/Chelmsford where some of them are... [more]
Shared on 26 November 2008
Greater London memories
I moved to Motpur Park when I was 4 years old, living opposite Beverley Brook in West Barnes Lane. This was 1951. I have absolutely great memories: friends calling on your door asking your parents "Can Keith come out to play?". Think about it, a sandpit at Robin Hood Park was all that was on offer for the kids. Yeah... [more]
Shared on 09 October 2009
I recall, with the occasional shudder, the freezing cold winters of the 1940s. I spent Saturday evenings earning a couple of shillings (that's 10p to you youngsters!!) working from 4.30pm to 6.00pm selling newspapers in the centre part of the crossover bridge at Motspur Park railway station. I worked for Berny Bromhead, who had a newspaper kiosk that was situated in... [more]
Shared on 04 December 2008
As a youngster I, along with two other brothers, attended the RED school in West Barnes Lane (infants and juniors) and when old enough, I moved over the sports field to the White School (seniors). My brothers moved on to the Beverley School in Blakes Lane, Motspur Park. During the mid 1940s, it was the job of us boys, on a... [more]
Shared on 03 December 2008
I grew up in Motspur Park, living in Claremont Avenue from 1958 - 1980 where my mother still lives.
The swing gate railway crossing which we used to hang onto while the signal man wound them open and closed (the record for the fastest gate opening was recorded here). Sam, the Caribbean Station master who seemed to be there... [more]
Shared on 12 March 2008
I lived in Motspur Park from 1968 till 1989, everyone I knew friendly place,the local pub was clean and friendly, used to go courting there with my late husband.
Been back a few times and have noticed a dramatic decline - the row of shops down Seaforth Ave have become dirty and an eyesore. The traffic calming measures down West Barnes... [more]
Shared on 13 November 2006
Like alot of young Kiwis, my wife and I started our OE (Overseas experience) in 1986, and in January 1987 found ourselves in Motspur Park as a result of applying and getting bar jobs at the Earl Beatty pub. Graeme and Marie were the Governers, Jeff and Vicky were another Kiwi couple already working there at the time. It was an... [more]
Shared on 10 July 2006
Extracts From Raynes Park & Greater London books
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The architecture of Raynes Park is in general suburban and undistinguished. This view looks northwest along Coombe Lane, with a bus turning left into West Barnes Lane. On the right are 1930s and 1950s shopping parades. The concrete plank fence on the left is still here, and screens a Thames Water depot.
This is an extract from Sutton Photographic Memories.
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Kingston upon Thames Photographic Memories
There has probably been a formal market at Kingston since at least Saxon times; a series of charters have been granted by royalty since the 13th century, giving it official status. The charter granted by King Charles I gave Kingston the right to ban any other market within seven miles; this right has been used in recent times to stop markets operating in Putney, a little over four miles away. The Market Hall was opened in 1840. ... [more]
This is an extract from Kingston upon Thames Photographic Memories.
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Kingston upon Thames Photographic Memories
The town of Kingston was awarded County Town status in 1893, which it retained even after becoming a London Borough in 1964. However, the County Town status has now gone to Woking, and any remaining County Council staff will be relocated across the county by 2007. Behind the Coronation Stone (centre) are the Municipal Offices, which were replaced by the Guildhall in 1935. As this is a market town, the town centre has a remarkable number of hotels and hostelries;... [more]
This is an extract from Kingston upon Thames Photographic Memories.
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