Bexley, St Mary's Church c.1955

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This image is a coloured postcard: These coloured postcards were produced by the Frith company in the 1950s and 60s, in the earliest days of coloured postcard production, and were printed using a process called collo-colour. Although the results look quite basic to modern eyes, used to the wonders of the modern printing process, these postcards have a certain period charm as delightfully nostalgic ephemera items from the not-so-distant past.

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Dene Holes Joydens Wood

I recall around the mid to late 1950's going down to Joydens Wood along a small lane off Vicarage Road. In the woods there were a number of deep holes or shafts dug into the sandy soil for a depth of about 20 feet or more. These were just large enough to climb down by pressing hands and feet to the sides and then using footholds cut into the sand descend to the bottom. Some of the holes had small caverns opened ...see more

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Added 12 October 2020

Guards Cigarettes Jazz Festival 1960s

Does anybody remember going to the jazz festival at the Black Prince. I can recall seeing trumpeter Ken Sims playing in an amateur trad band competition. He already had his own band as a pro, he asked me not to tell anyone and drop him in it. He didn’t win anyway. Also Shorty and Them, singer was Van Morrison before he was well known, rude and nasty even then!! I’m Tony Abel and was with my good ...see more

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Added 31 March 2018

St Mary's Church

We lived in the village from 1954-1964 before moving to Bournemouth. St Mary's Church was a centre of our social life...I went to St Mary's School in Bourne Road - now gone- also Sunday School. Later after the Evening Service we would go to the Institute opposite to Sunday night at 8. Bank Holiday Mondays the boys would organise a days hike into the countryside. Oh to be able to do that now!! I also used to ring the ...see more

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Added 13 August 2015

Owner Of The Silver Lounge In Bexleyheath

My father, Luigi Cascarini, opened and owned The Silver Lounge from 1939 until he retired in 1966. All his family including my self (Maria) worked there for many years. I would love to know if anybody out there has a photo of the front of the shop. No one in the family as one. Maria Richardson

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Added 17 February 2015

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