Willow Cafe Etc...
Returning to Wickford after being in the USA for a few years I remember the Willow Cafe, Egans, Adrian's in a hut in Market Road, the livestock market where the Willowdale Centre is now. Dr. Rentons Georgian house in the High Street, Fish's, Stafford's Bakery in the Broadway, the Co-Op being opened by Dick Emery.
Going to school at Wickford Country Junior School and Beauchamps....my husband was in the same schools and same year....33 years later we met and married!
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RE: RE: Willow Cafe Etc...
Being new to this site, which I found by accident, I was interested in reading your memories of old Wickford, which seemed so similar to mine. I assume we were around at the same time and about the same age although your name doesn't ring any bells for me, maybe you could enlighten me. Val Ramsden.
Comment from Val Ramsden on Tuesday, 30th January 2007.
RE: RE: Willow Cafe Etc...
I came across this site quite by accident and thought I would add my pennies worth. I used to pass St. Catherine's Church on my way to school, and would sometimes bunk Junior school and sit on the public seat close by. I could clearly see the green water tower at Wickford rail station, for the steam engines. And later I would go to Beauchamps (which was five minutes from home on foot.) I have had many a time in the Willow Cafe too. Gosh! am I that young...?
Comment from Nicole Laine on Saturday, 3rd February 2007.