Snodland, Holborough Road c.1960
Photo ref:
S535026
Photo ref:
S535026
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The camera looks towards The Bull (right) on the corner of the High Street where it separates Malling Road from Holborough Road, and The Bricklayers' Arms is on the left just past the shops. The tobacconist and newsagent has a pavement weighing machine outside its door.
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Memories of Snodland, Holborough Road c1960
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My father, George Potten, worked at the paper mill. We first lived in May Street then moved to Mill Street, think it was 1960/61/62. I had a brother Michael and sister Maureen, we used to play in the railway yard or along the banks of Medway. I also played at the Bricklayers Pub with Audrey Symmonds, and with the coal merchant's children in the coal yard. We lived next door to a family called "Bell", we moved away in ...see more
I have always hoped to get in touch with a friend who I used to travel to London and back with during the late 1960's; his parents, Mr & Mr Webb lived in the Kent Messenger house during that time. I believe they later moved to either Devon or Cornwall. I put in an offer on a house directly next to the KM shop/residence at the beginning of 2010 and when I strolled into the KM shop next door I ...see more
I was born in May Street and then moved to Brook Street where I went to school. It was very handy as I only lived across the road. I then went to the secondary school where I played hockey for the 2nd Eleven. I still live here now. Sadly my parents are no longer here and my brother lives in Wales. This place has changed so much in recent years.
The Brick was my home from 1954-1972. My parents Ted and Doris Simmonds were the publicans and maybe there are people out there who still remember them. My Aunt Ethel used to entertain everyone on the piano which she loved to play and was a big attraction. Dad used to make such enormous fires throughout the winter, which were so hot everyone had to stand in the middle of the room as far away as possible!! My ...see more
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