Nostalgic memories of Halstead's local history

Share your own memories of Halstead 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.

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My late Great Grandfather had a bakery at "The Stores" F.W.Dobson bakers in about 1948. I wonder if anyone remembers him or if there are any photos of the shop. His nam was Frank. Many thanks Diane
I USED TO STAY AT 32 FORT ROAD, NR HALSTEAD KENT WITH MY AUNTIE DEL AND UNCLE JIM THEIR DAUGHTER WAS BRENDA SURNAME PICOTT I WAS IN A THREE LEGGED RACE ONCE WITH A GIRL I THINK WAS JENIFER NOT COMPLETLY SURE, WE USED TO GO TO THE WOODS TO PICK BLUE BELLS MY UNCLE WAS A GUARD I THINK AT A VERY LARGE COMPOUND AT THE END OF FORT ROAD, AT A YOUNG AGE YOU DON'T REALLY KNOW WHAT GOES ON BEHIND LOCKED GATES I STAYED FOR MANY HOLIDAYS SOMEONE OUT THERE HELP PLEASE