Nostalgic memories of Staines's local history

Share your own memories of Staines and read what others have said

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.

Why not add your memory today and become part of our Memories Community to help others in the future delve back into their past.

Add a Memory!

It's easy to add your own memories and reconnect with your shared local history. Search for your favourite places and look for the 'Add Your Memory' buttons to begin

Add Your Memory for Staines

Displaying Memories 21 - 28 of 28 in total

Staines, The Tow Path

I lived in a flat which was part of Duncombe Hall which was later knocked down and flats built on the land - still called Duncombe. It was fine old house - my flat was the servants annexe above the kitchens. I used to walk along the towpath with my baby in her pram, into Staines. Mothers with school age children used to walk that way too and one day I heard that a child had fallen into the river but been ...see more

Contact Contributor

Add Comment

Added 08 July 2012

Johnson Clarks

Does anyone remember Johnson & Clarks department store? It used to be the place to go for school uniforms. It was like Grace Brother's department store from the comedy TV show "Are you being served?". I tried to find some old photos, but to no avail. Before it was demolished, it sat on the opposite corner from where Debenhams still sits. Strangely, this is one of my oldest memories of Staines along with the big ...see more

Contact Contributor

Read Comments 3

Added 19 March 2012

Not 1960?

The four pinnacles on the tower were removed after WW2 because a bomb dropped in Wraysbury Road made them unsafe. I was born in '45 (and baptised in St. Mary's) and was still living in Wraysbury Road in 1960. I do not remember the pinnacles being demolished so this photo must have been taken much earlier as they would have been removed in my early childhood.

Contact Contributor

Read Comment 1

Added 25 February 2012

Michael Smith Remember Me. (New Email Address Added Below)

My name is Michael Smith, I lived at 26 Cherry Tree Avenue in Staines in the 1960s and have lots of memories, I went to M.A. school. Anyone remember me? email me @ ontario1950@gmail.com

Contact Contributor

Read Comments 2

Added 15 August 2010

Edgell And Beehive Roads Staines

I am in the process of trying to find information for a friend of mine who has recently moved into Beehive Road. We know the property was built in 1890 but there is nothing shown on the 1891 Census. 4 properties are shown on the 1901 Census. I would be grateful if any one has any information however small. many thanks Tony Ardis Shropshire

Contact Contributor

Add Comment

Added 14 February 2010

Picnics At Knowle Green

We had some very happy family picnics on Knowle Green. There was a small stream in which we used to play with our fishing nets and catch small fish and other water creatures. There were also plenty of wild flowers on the edge of the stream and dragon flies. There was also on the Green a herd of dairy cows brought down from their farm daily to graze, Knowle Green was then common land, and in the early evening ...see more

Contact Contributor

Read Comment 1

Added 28 April 2009

Near ''the Lammas

1954-1959, say?? Perhaps earlier too. This section of the River looks v. close to the area off the top of Thames or Bridge Street (?) known as The Staines "Lammas". A number of pools and play areas, with a swimming pool set into the River itself. Such a trek by 'bus to get there. I don't think anyone would do it today. But we did and we thought it a wonderful treat. Although there were many hardships for most ...see more