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Nostalgic memories of Wealdstone's local history

Share your own memories of Wealdstone 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.

Why not add your memory today and become part of our Memories Community to help others in the future delve back into their past.

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Displaying Memories 11 - 16 of 16 in total

Whitefriars Secondary School
I went to Whitefriars Secondary School in 1955, the Headmaster was Mr Lee. One of my teachers was Miss Broadhurst. I left school in 1957 aged 15 .My mother was one of the dinner ladies at the school. The woodwork teacher was Mr Horne. I lived at 13 Earls Crescent, Wealdstone with my parents and two sisters.
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Added 24 October 2013

Wealdstone High Street 1962
Wealdstone High Street was usually a vibrant place and this photo, taken early on a Sunday morning, with no cars and few people, shows how times change! The shops on the left show Len Evans fruiterer shop, then John Collier, the men's tailor, next to Mence Smith (which became Timothy White). Woolworth was on every High Street until their closure of all branches by 2009. Next to Woolworth's was The ...see more
Wealdstone, High Street 1962
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Added 11 October 2013

The Cabin
The Cabin in Graham Road was a school boy's (and girl's) dream! At the front of the shop, behind the counter, was an array of jars of sweets, sold by the quarter (lb) and every other piece of confectionary or chocolate you could name: Black Jacks, Fruit Salad, Shrimps, Flying Saucers, Sherbert Fountains, Palm Toffee (banana flavour the best), Flags of the World bubble gum, liquorice sticks, etc. In the summer, the ...see more
Wealdstone, the Cabin, Graham Road 1960
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Added 11 October 2013

Growing Up In The 1940's And 50's
We originally lived in Camberwell and were bombed out in the blitz of 1940. After sleeping on the platform of the Elephant & Castle underground train station for a few weeks, my dad found us a house to rent on Toorack Road, which was the border of Wealdstone and Harrow Weald. We were on the Harrow Weald side. I went to Whitefriars Elementary School, which was across the street from Windsor ...see more
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Added 16 May 2013

Recollections Of Childhood..Post War 50's
Born at Station Rd, close to Bridge School, a small sweet shop called Ecclestones was at the foot of the bridge. We would walk over the bridge, mum to shop in the Popular Stores (Coop I think), I recall her giving a dividend number! The money used to shoot around in containers above our heads! Cerasales Italian ice cream van on a nearby corner! There was a senior school called ...see more
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Added 30 November 2012

The Original Harrow Arts Centre At Wealdstone
Before the Harrow Arts Centre moved to its new swanky premises in Hatch End, it occupied a collection of what appeared to be old school canteen buildings just opposite the Alma pub. There is little trace of the site now as some new shops have been built there. I remember going to this original Arts Centre in the late 1970's with my piano accordian. I played for a clog dancing ...see more
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Added 14 February 2011