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Nostalgic memories of Wargrave's local history

Share your own memories of Wargrave 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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2 High Street
I spent an idyllic childhood in Wargrave from 1944 until 1955/6. It was wonderful. We moved on to Twyford when I was 11 as our house was torn down and replaced by the fish shop. I wonder if the Chapel which was behind these houses is still standing. have not found a photograph of these three small houses. I remember taking the ferry across the river to go swimming. and many walks around the village. Climbing the trees in ...see more
Wargrave, the Village 1890
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Added 30 December 2021

So Many Memories
My family arrived in Wargrave just after the war. We moved into a flat above the Post Office/ Telephone Exchange. Dad was a caretaker operator. Things I remember about the village were of course the nearby river, the houses so different from those we lived in in Reading during the war. Gilkes Garage next door but one. The adventures we had - down the triangle and riding bikes along the gully, climbing trees, fishing, ...see more
Wargrave, the Village 1890
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Added 22 December 2021

Wargrave In Berkshire About 1966.
I used to work for a company called David Greig, they had provisions shops in many towns with the flagship shop at that time (mid sixties) being the one at Reading. I worked mainly in the Orpington shop and was asked to take part in a training course in Wargrave. I believe I was on the course for two weeks but came home weekends. I travelled from Orpington by train to Paddington and then on a small ...see more
Wargrave, the Village 1890
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Added 06 July 2015

Wargrave In 1955
We visited Wargrave in the summer of 1955 while my father was on sabbatical. We lived in Kellet Lodge for several weeks. The houses had names then. We did not have a refrigerator, just a pantry. We had fireplaces in every room. A family had a large house on the Thames, where we went to Sunday mass. I played with the children on my street and learned to ride a bike. We watched Sooty the bear on TV and read Rupert ...see more
Wargrave, the Village 1890
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Added 11 March 2010

An Idyllic Childhood
I grew up in Wargrave and my memories of the village and the surrounding areas will always be etched in my heart. I lived with my parents in "Ivyhurst", Victoria Road which at that time had a small orchard to the side of the house. The warm, lush summers meant that there was always an abundance of fruit, so much so that my mother used to hang bags of apples and pears on the gate posts for passers-by to take. We ...see more
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Added 21 June 2008

Wargrave. My Adventure Playground.
Born in 1950, our first home was the old Nissan huts at Hare Hatch. We moved down to Hamilton Rd in 1953 and I lived there until January 20th 1964. Yes, a date engraved in my memory as it was the end of my great Wargrave adventure playground. I've started a blog recording my life and times as I remember them at; http://platignumpete.blogspot.com/ I hope to see you there. Pete.
Wargrave, the Village 1890
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Added 03 May 2008