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Nostalgic memories of Taplow's local history

Share your own memories of Taplow 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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Displaying Memories 11 - 20 of 34 in total

Treated For Rheumatic Fever
Have very fond memories of this hospital being treated for RF and having a lovely tutor I think his name was Mr Rogers. Does anyone remember him. My name was Joan Barnard and I remember all the poor children suffering from Stills Disease. The lovely treatment inspired me to become a nurse training at the Royal Free hospital.
Taplow, Canadian Red Cross Memorial Hospital c1955
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Added 14 April 2014

Hospital Transport
It is wonderful to see this photo. I was a cadet nurse and then student nurse at The Canadian Red Cross. I am so happy to see a photograph of the front of the hospital. This is where transport used to drop the nurses off - often giggling and ready for duty. Always a healthy respect for Matron. I had quite forgotten this part but have photos of some nurses and patients outside the wards.
Taplow, Canadian Red Cross Memorial Hospital c1955
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Added 06 April 2014

I Was Born Here
I was born here in March 1961. My mother spoke very fondly of this hospital and the staff. I have never been to Taplow and hope to visit one day as I live in Australia.
Taplow, Canadian Red Cross Memorial Hospital c1955
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Added 13 December 2013

Birth Of My First And Second Child
I had my first child in this hospital in 1968 then in July 1970, my second child was unfortunately a stillbirth at 32 weeks. I was not allowed to see my child and I never had a death certificate... I feel I was treated well with my first child, but felt my second child was brushed aside.
Taplow, Canadian Red Cross Memorial Hospital c1955
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Added 01 October 2013

Visiting This Hospital In 1953?
I remember my father being in this hospital. He had scepticaemia. I was about 5 or 6 and my mother and grandmother were driven from Windsor to Taplow by a neighbour of my grandmother's. I would wait in the car in the hospital grounds for what seemed like ages whilst my mother visited and then my grandmother visited, separately. So I don't know what it was like inside - but have never forgotten this place and I think the grounds must have been quite large.
Taplow, Canadian Red Cross Memorial Hospital c1955
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Added 30 July 2013

None
I have no memory of it but I was born here in 1948! Looks like a fine building. A shame that it was left to decay.
Taplow, Canadian Red Cross Memorial Hospital c1955
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Added 23 July 2013

Doe Anyone Remember?
Does anyone remember my grandma who worked here, she was a Sister called Louise Firman? She helped deliver me.
Taplow, Canadian Red Cross Memorial Hospital c1955
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Added 22 July 2013

I Was Born Here!
I had never seen a picture of this hospital till now, it does look like a beautiful building. I was born here in November 1981. I remember my mum telling me that it was snowing and even some snow falling through gaps in the ceiling. She said it was pulled down not long after that, but when I went to secondary school I remember meeting other students who were born there too. Including a close friend born in July ...see more
Taplow, Canadian Red Cross Memorial Hospital c1955
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Added 26 April 2013

1963 And 1965unmarried Mothers
My mum had me in this hospital, as an unmarried mother. Before that she stayed in a home for unmarried mothers in Henley. Does anyone know anything about this home or experience it at this time?
Taplow, Canadian Red Cross Memorial Hospital c1955
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Added 25 March 2013

Taplow Canadian Red Cross Memorial Hospital 1956
I was born in the Taplow Canadian Red Cross Memorial Hospital in 1956. My mother told me when I was about 11 years old how I got my first name; at that time Wycombe General Hospital, Wycombe Shrubbery, and Amersham General Hospital were fully booked so it was the Taplow Canadian Red Cross Memorial Hospital that had some spare beds. It was a hot arid summer that year in July 1956, ...see more
Taplow, Canadian Red Cross Memorial Hospital c1955
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Added 02 March 2013