West Norwood
I spent my childhood in West Norwood. We lived next to the Cemetary Wall in Hubbard Road. We often drive there for "a trip down memory lane". It looks like a little toy town now and so built up. Kingswood School was a smashing school in those days. The curriculum was fantastic - so many opportunities and the teachers were brilliant. I had a wonderful school experience there. We even had the "maypole and may queen" festivities. Norwood Park was a fantastic place to go. The outdoor paddling pool and Sunbeam Club held on the makeshift "theatre" in the park where there also used to be magic shows etc in the open air - such fun days.
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I also went to Kingswood school till 1966 and loved my time there. I especially remember the Park class. When the weather was good we would go to this classroom in the park. I also danced around the Maypole! I spent my summers (and winters) in Norwood park, playing on the swings or in the paddling pool or on the threepenny bit tree! I remember the lorry coming to the park in the summer and showing a film at the back of it to all the children. I enjoyed many shows at the theatre. I lived in Bloomhall Road, opposite the park, when I return I always walk through the park and turn my mind back to those days.
Comment from Wendy Harvey on Sunday, 12th December 2010.