Nostalgic memories of Hounslow's local history
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Displaying Memories 71 - 80 of 125 in total
I was born in West Mid Hosp and we lived in Worton Way which was technically Isleworth but very close to Hounslow High Street. Our surname was Pritchett. I went to Spring Grove Infant School in Star Road from 1962-1969 and then Hounslow Manor Comprehensive School 1969-1974. I remember the High Street very well - the Bus Station, Youngsters toy shop, C&A's, the old Baptist Church, MacFisheries, Edmonds ...see more
We all know that the Cary Grant film ''The Grass is Greener'' was filmed at Osterly House, but in the film there is what looks like a couple of flower beds in front of the house & and also a long path leading away from it. Was this the layout in 1966 or were these additions just props?........Also was any of the interior used for filming? Thanking You. Roy.
As we all know Osterley House was used in the film 'The Grass is Greener' with Cary Grant' but in the film there are what look like flower beds in front of the building. Was that the case in 1965 or were they just 'props' for the film? Thanking you, Roy.
I am Rosemary Harris (now Davies) and I was born in Livingstone Road in 1943 and was christened at St Stephen’s Church. I attended Hounslow Town Infants and Juniors and then Bulstrode Girls School from 1955-1960, the Headmistress was Mrs Collins. As we lived opposite Inwood Park, it was the place where my sister and I always played in the playground that had swings, roundabouts, a slide and ...see more
I was born in 1941 in Midsummer Avenue. I remember a little park at the top of the avenue. It had a very large air raid shelter in it which people from the avenue and surrouding area could go to during bombing raids. The children would call it a hill and we would play cricket and rounders on top of it. It seems a shame that it has gone now, as it was part of our history. Not far from the avenue was the Wellington ...see more
Opposite the Town Hall were the old swimming and slipper baths. If you didn't have bathroom you get a towel, soap and bath for a shilling (couple of pence new money).
Next the the baths was Treaty Road Evangelical church where I became a member in the 80s. This had a compulsory purchase order from the council to build the Treaty (white elephant) Center. The church was rebuilt at the junction of Bell Road and Hanworth Road, strangely on the site of the original Evangelical Church.
I used to go to the Saturday morning 'flicks' at the Odeon (got thrown out a couple of times too but mum didn't know). Sometimes went to the Ambassador dance school above. Spent most Saturday evenings in the Odeon at the time when you could see 2 films. Sad it isn't a cinema now. I also remember waiting at the bus stop for many an hour for the 203 only to find it had been cut. Could have walked it 3 times while I waited.
I was born in Hounslow, Clare Road. We moved when I was two. I was born actually next door to the now well known Francis Forsythe!!!! My Aunts all lived in Matindale Road. I know the area from 1947. I have so many memories. Loved Hounslow. I spent all my School holidays in Martindale Road. I wonder what happened to Linda Norman? Also Jean and Jimmy (twins) Cheshire who lived more near the station. I remember Dolly ...see more
On Sundays, my mum used to bring my brother and I here to sit around the pond and feed the ducks...we loved that. Nowadays I don't even think people are allowed to feed them...infact I'm not sure there are any ducks there anymore sadly, but it was a lovely memory of times when we could.
My goodness, in 1966 my mum used to wheel me here in my pram with my brother sat on the seat at the front. A few years later in the 1970's we had many a great picnic in front of this lovely house. A great afternoon out, giving my mum a rest on the grass for a few hours whilst my brother and I tired ourselves out playing and running around. Not like now 'No Ball Games' allowed.