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Nostalgic memories of Sunningdale's local history

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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.

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Sunningdale Past
I was born in 1948 and lived just on the corner of London Rd and Broomhall Lane in a large house converted into flats called Holmwood. My dad was a milkman at Clifford dairies in London Road just past the Station along with my Grandfather who lived in Broomhall Lane in the first cottage called Holmwood Cottage. I used to walk to Holy Trinity school with friends some who lived at Broomhall Farm. We used to run ...see more
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Added 19 October 2014

Sunningdale Photo C1955
I`m afraid this photo is not Station road but it is in fact London road and to the right of it were two coal yards Drake and Mount and Fear Bros. Sleet and Stearns were in Heather Drive I think which was off Chobham Road just before the railway bridge. Thank you for the information - our records have now been updated, Editor.
Sunningdale, London Road c1955
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Added 06 May 2014

Birthplace
I was born in Coworth rd, number 2 which is opposite the shop, I remember the shops well. The post office was run by the 2 Miss Whites and the VG Stores was run by the Freemans, brothers who were partially sighted. Later on the shop was run by The Tates and I worked for them. At the top of Coworth rd was a fishmongers and a butchers. My mother used to send me to buy sixpenneth of fish. There was another shop ...see more
Sunningdale, Coworth Road c1960
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Added 06 February 2014

Barclays Bank
My parents had what they called their 'shopping account' with Barclays in Sunningdale - the main account was in Weybridge. About once a week my mother would go into Barclays to withdraw cash, and I would love to go with her. Inside was a magnificent wooden counter which ran the length of the banking hall. It was topped with a metal grill which divided the clients from the clerks (and of course the cash). My mother ...see more
Sunningdale, London Road c1955
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Added 13 April 2013

Park Crescent, The Rise, Sunningdale.
I was born in 1954 and lived at Park Crescent until I was 18. I went to Holy Trinity School at Sunningdale. Mr Pitts was headmaster and I remember Mr Jenn, Mrs Challis and Mr Williams. My sister Gean used to work with horses at Broomhill Farm, she came to pick me up from school one day on a horse, hauled me up and gave me a lift home (a lovely memory). The school raised enough funds to have ...see more
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Added 25 October 2012

Childhood In Sunningdale
My father worked in the fishmongers (just off this picture). When I was a child (4 in 1955) I would go to the sweet shop - on the left. There was a dairy, bakers and chemist among the local traders. I can still recall the smeall of the coal being delivered to the coal yard - Sleet & Stearn.
Sunningdale, London Road c1955
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Added 26 May 2011

Tracing My Family Tree
hi i am trying to trace my family tree, the people i am looking for is kate collins, she was a maid in service to a lord cutlip/cudlip and later married a william james gibbs, i would be gratefull for any help, thanks
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Added 22 February 2009