Nostalgic memories of Welling's local history

Share your own memories of Welling 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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This week's Places

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Oh the good old days. There was Barclays Bank in the corner and I remember my dad making an appointment to see the actual Bank Manager himself who had his office to the left at the back. I remember the Bakers next to Barclays Bank on Welling Corner (Broomfield’s). A cat had given birth to kittens in the back and as a little girl pre-school I believe, I was allowed to go into the back and see them. ...see more
Hello all My mum Doreen Ashton (coleman) Came second in this compertion 1964 I was a 1 year old, and 1 of three girls at the time My mum was always glamerous and beautifull Does anyone recal these contests ? I am searching for perhaps in the local paper at the time, and pictures, Thank you Lesley
I lived at 111 Danson Crescent right by the gates to Danson Park, I went to Westwood School and played for their football team this would have been in the early sixties. I used to sell the Evening news and Standard papers on the corner of Welling high St next to the bank. At sixteen I got a job in London and I remember walking up Danson Cres then up to the train station every morning and evening. That was a long walk, ...see more
I used Mill Cycle constantly from 65 - 70. They had a models department that stocked everything from Airfix to Jetex motors. I seem to remember above the shop was an illuminated sign of a bike that seemed to be cycling? I lived in Bellegrove Road at number 267 - nearly opposite Shoulder of Mutton Green. Went to Eastcote and Westwood schools. First job was at AJAX records as an assistant. Loved it great job.
Looking for folk who worked in the store in the early sixties. Must be someone out there. I worked in the menswear Dept. Barbra Day, Daughter of Mr Day , the Manager of the Bexleyheath menswear Dept Worked on the record counter. E-mail me on : pjharris012peter @aol.com Love to hear from you.
i spent my early days in welling having moved from Canning Town in 1938 lived at 6 Axminster crescent went to the new St Michaels Elsa road and Erith tech.schools. Visited the Embassy Roamed borstal woods Danson park and Fanny on the hill. My e mail address is g.olmit@btinternet .com have seen a comment from Michael Hibberd would like him to contact me.
Girls cried when they saw the charred remains of the Inferno Club, a teenage venue held at the old British Legion hall in Station Approach. It had mysteriously caught fire around 3am on Sunday, September 18th, 1964. Many teenagers refused to believe the club had gone and some even returned from their holiday to see for themselves. Whatever adults thought of the club - local residents had often complained ...see more
I was born in 1947 and moved to Welling in 1951. I feel very lucky to have been a teenager in the 60s when music for us really started to take off. I was a massive Beatles fan but loved the other stuff as well. Went to the Twisted Wheel (do you remember they didn't have a dance licence so when the light flashed you had to stop dancing). Who remembers the Parish Hall dances and the youth club on the corner of ...see more
I lived in upper belvedere, but worked in the menswear department of welling co-op from 1959-60. Cannot remember any names except a girl called Barbra who was on the counter near the door. I had a girl friend Barbra Day who was on the record counter.We went to the Granada every saturday night. Met her off the bus at Welling corner.Worked with three lads in the department,cannot recall their names, but had a great ...see more
We were like one huge crazy family, not only from Welling, but also from the surrounding towns of Blackfen, Bexleyheath, Crayford, Dartford, Eltham, Plumstead and Woolwich - even as far as from the other side of London - travelling around the club and dance hall circuit, many on scooters, in pursuit of eternal pleasure and happiness. Here in remembrance of that great Sixties era are their ...see more