Life as A Child And Teenager in S. Chingford (1939-1960)
I lived in Chingford from 1939, when I was born, to 1960 when I left to get married, and moved to Rayleigh, Essex. I remember the war years, and going down the shelter at Chingford Mt. when the siren went off. I used to go to Normanhurst School in N. Chingford, and we had to get under the desks when the siren went. I loved Saturday morning pictures at the Odeon, and going to Woolworths with my mother. She is buried in Chingford Cemetary and also my father. Later I went to Walthamstow High School for Girls, and used to go on the trolley buses. I have lived in Canada since 1967, and miss the old days, and hope to get back one of these days in the future.
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RE: RE: Life as A Child And Teenager in S. Chingford (1939-1960)
Although I am an American, formerly of Ohio, now living in Montana, when I was in elementary school (approx. 1942-48), I had a pen pal from South Chingford. Her name was Dilys Blunsom.
We corresponded for several years, then lost track. For some reason, her address was permanently ingrained in my memory.
She lived at 172 Normanshire Drive, South Chingford, E-4, England.Did you, perchance, know her? I would love to make contact again. I have two e-mail addresses: holliday@cherrycreekradio.com and jholliday@bresnan.net. My
mailing address is 490 West Main, Helena, MT 59601 USA. Any help you my be able to give me would be greatly appreciated.
Comment from Joan Holliday on Thursday, 5th November 2009.