New Zealand Avenue c1960, Walton-On-Thames
New Zealand Avenue c1960, Walton-On-Thames Ref: W19041
Memories of New Zealand Avenue c1960, Walton-On-Thames
Saturday Morning
What fun was had by many children on a Saturday morning by going to the picture house. There were two in Walton so we were spoilt for choice. The ladies that looked after us all did a grand job. I was allowed to get the 218 bus from the barley mow bus stop. l felt really grown up - l could only have been 10 or 11.
Walton-On-Thames & local memories
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United Dairies Walton on Thames
I remember the restaurant at the United Dairies in Walton where I used to have lunch.
Saturday Morning
This is one of the picturehouses that we could choose from on a Saturday. Many a happy Saturday morning was spent here with lots of children, with not a lot of pocket money!
Add to Previous Memoryof Eleanor Cole.
I also found that Mount Felix was the home of the start of Thomas Cook travel, founded by a previous occupant.
Mount Felix
I lived in Mount Felix for nearly 20 years, first at No. 1 and then at Flat 4. It was a magical place for children to play and so near to the river, which when I was older, I was able to go for walks and fish in the river plus enjoying many picnics. During the 2nd World War, many residents used the vast cellars for shelter, but some of us stayed put above ground. The only damage done was windows shattered in our flat. The disused ballroom which had a sprung floor served as a place for Rabbit shows, and after the bombing, at Vickers factory, bodies were laid out for identification. Later on it was used as a small business property. The overgrown tennis courts were used to put up washing lines and also the place where we used to have communal bonfire and fireworks on November 5th. I married in 1957, and continued living there for a couple of years before moving away. I was saddened when... Read more
Leggett And Halke.
Not really a memory but I wonder if anyone has any info on any of these names, Leggett and Halke. My grandad was Frank Halke and he married Hettie Leggett in 1903 in the Wesleyan chapel in Walton....I think the Leggett family were well known as vets in the area. Any info or memories would be fantastic.....my email is: donnamilee@yahoo.co.uk Thankyou.
Restaurant in Walton On Thames High Street
As a child we used to go to eat at a restaursant in Walton on Thames High Street, it was where Zio Toto's now is roughly, and in the 1960s it was United Dairies. I'm thinking it was maybe French or something along those lines and I am desperately searching for the name of it - can anyone can help?
