Nostalgic memories of Wembley's local history
Share your own memories of Wembley 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 21 - 30 of 101 in total
Yes, I always shopped here ,as I only lived just up the road on barn hill. I was newly married in 1958 and lived there until1968 .Now live in Wales!!
So many memories , as this part of London was my life.
Worked in Mayfair for a long time, next door to the Dorchester.
This is what happens when one is an octogenarian.
I grew up in Wembley, late 60’s to early 80’s. used to hang around the high road a lot . Who remembers a trendy shop called Screws ,it had like a coffee/cafeteria downstairs anc a record booth that you could listen to before you bought an album or record.
Also hanging around The Square and going to the Village Inn , The Captains Table and happy just happy times
Hi there
I am very happy to hear back from people. I will do my best to ask my dad if he recalls your father working waldecs . My dad only worked there a couple of year. But I know my grand parents did employ people from all ethnic back grounds.
I will do my best honey.
Take care
Maxine
Well I am overwhelmed that you remember my family and Waldecs. I was not expecting to hear from anyone as I know so much has changed. Yes I remember the fish and chip shop well George's and his lovely family. I only have found memories of growing up as a child in north Wembley. Very sad to leave when I around 11 years old. I am grateful for your tips on approaching the council or the library for information. I will do ...see more
I remember my carefree days at Lyon Park. Mr Osbourne was a lovely teacher and was patient and kind although I was less happy with Miss Batchelor. I found these two school photos and wondered if they might jog some memories. I remember Juliana Rogers who was half German and had a sister Christina. They also lived in Heather Park Drive. These names also come to mind: Carol Newton, Susan Thompson ...see more
Hello graham do you remember me paul savage and Kenny rider used to hang with lads of Wembley lived elms park ave sudbury.
Wembley was a wonderful place to live and go to school. Even now into my 60's I can remember all the shops (not all their names) all the roads, all the back alleys. Growing up near the Wembley Triangle I lived here from 1957 until finally leaving the area in 1983. These photos are wonderful, we used to play football in front of the stadium in the various car parks (long before the buildings went up), we'd use all ...see more
I was born in 1940 three days before,so I have read,a massive bombing raid over London on 29th September.We lived in Lancelot Court and then Harlesden for twenty years.Spent a lot of time in Wembley as Mother worked in Lyons teashop,known to the girls as Rose and they all wore turbans as did most women Isaw in catering.Meat patty or pattie and chips and ice cream sat by the window to look at the roof of the ...see more
My memories of Wembley High Rd are mainly Maynards sweet shop next to the steps, De Marcos ice cream parlor and the Lyons tea room above the shops (which later became the Job Centre).
I remember also Wally Kilminsters where I bought my ice skates, and opposite was Stadium Motors at the triangle. I remember that as a boy we used to take great delight in sending strangers to Wembley asking for direction to Wembley High ...see more
Hello everyone
Wow what a joy and pleasure to find this site. I didn't realise this existed until a short time ago.
Anyway for some years I've been trying to locate (on Google maps streetview) the old house that was once owned by my grandfather in the 50s until the 60s, 13 Park Lane, but without success. Of course buildings change over the years so that doesn't help plus my mother died in January but before ...see more