Nostalgic memories of Borehamwood's local history
Share your own memories of Borehamwood 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.
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I moved to Borehamwood in June 1963 age 5. I lived at 115 Furzehill Road it was a children's home and we were all treated very well. ( Thank you )
Went to Monkesmead, Summerswood and Holmeshill I have very fond memories of Borehamwood.
I used to live around the corner at 108 Aycliffe Rd above the grocery store that my dad used to manage. I have great memories of playing in the the little playground and splashing about in the brook, and later buying bits for my bike and model kits from Denmar, which was on the opposite side of Leeming Rd from the picture.
The Three Ways Community Centre in Arundel Drive holds many happy memories for many people of Boreham Wood. You might be interested to know that the name came from the three, roads, Cranes Way. Manor Way, and Ripon Way. Around 1960-61, it was decided and agreed by some of the local residence committee, to try and raise funds for the building and they did this by knocking on the doors ...see more
In February 1957 a new pub was opened in Howard Drive called ‘The Suffolk Punch’ it belonged to the brewers ‘Charring & Co’. It stood directly opposite a row of shops. When I was old enough to drink it became my local. My father worked there as a barman after it first opened, right into the 60s. It had a public and saloon bar that stood either side of the off-licence. We had some great times ...see more
In the 1950s, going to the pictures was ‘the-in-thing’, not only did Boreham Wood have its own cinema; it also had its own film studios where they made many of the films that were later shown at our local cinema.
When we first arrived in Boreham Wood we were not aware that there was a cinema in Shenley Road and it wasn’t until about 1953 that we started to attend the performances.
The cinema named the ...see more
Does anyone remember ‘The Bull & Tiger Pub’ in Ripon Way it was built in 1958. It once stood perched on a hilltop in an oasis of grass in the middle of a large housing estate. The manager was Tommy Staunton and his wife Eileen who were in charge for a period of eleven years. In that time they had made the ‘Bull & Tiger’ in the community a real focal point. Tommy and Eileen’s warm friendly welcome ...see more
I lived in Caishowe Road in 1948.My Grandparentslived in Edulf road and I used to visit them every school day on my way home. The 'village' as it was known then had a Cafe called Hanson s..Does anyone remember?They had the best icecream. It was a family run business. My father used to work at Keystones near the shop. We lived in Borehamwood for 19 years.
Hi i lived at 96 Torworth road I remember leeming road very well in the 1960s as after leaving Campions sec modern school 1963 ,i started my first job at Eros watch company as a training watch maker ,run buy Ivor Rosenberge i stayed there for about 2 years ,then moved on ,and got a job as an Apprentice electronic engineer at Elliott Bros Elstree way ,wiring 315 NCR computers .love to hear from anyone that knew me .regards S.Warland
Saturday morning pictures at the cinema that we used to call the Flea Pit. I attended Holmshill school unitl I left in 1965. I remember playing games of hockey at Hillside school that we used to refer to as St. Trinians as we were lucky to escape there without too many injuries.
Has anyone got any memories of the Arcade, especially the Barber's shop as I would be most interested to learn what happened to the owners.
Does anyone remember a small cafe from the late 70's, run (I think) by older ladies, that used to be in a turning off the main Borehamwood High Street, quite near the front 'studio' end of the road? I believe it was the first turning on the right, not far up from the big pub at the base of the high street. Sorry, I don't remember any street names seventies, as it's nearly 40 years ago now since I used to go there with a girlfriend from back then.
Many thanks,
Mike Farrier