Nostalgic memories of Brentford's local history
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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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Does anyone remember this road?
Next to the underground depot on the Boston Road was a litte shop called The Acorn. It sold sweetss etc. On the other side of the line where offices are now was Boston Bumps. This was a piece of waste land where we rode our track bikes which were painted black and white. We called ourselves the Zedbras. I remember Michelin pimple tyres were the order of the day. Opposite was a little footpath which went down some ...see more
The streets around Boston Manor were more spacious and had bigger houses than Hanwell. Southdown Avenue was very grand. Going towards Elthorne Park I remember Mr Mitchell our geography teacher at Bordeston school lived. On the right Mrs Costick who was 7th Hanwell Cubs Akala lived. Running paralell with Southdown Avenue was Wyke Gardens which had about 15 prefabs down one side. They had a splendid view across the ...see more
I have noticed a lack of memories of Boston Manor although it has a underground station and a sizeable population. I will start with the shops I remember in the 1950/60. Going towards Hanwell on the right hand side there was an estate agents. Next was Renee hairdressers. The International stores (a sort of little Sainsburys). Baden & Hill electrical stores which had an area where you could step inside it may ...see more
Some weeks ago I was back in my beloved Brentford for The Bees V MK Dons..Sadly I didn't have any time to have a wander round and walk in familiar places...just a quick drink in The Globe.Was good being there amongst all the Bees supporters...even though I was wearing a Dons shirt over the top of my Bees shirt !! Well I do like to follow something local and these days I live in Milton Keynes...so the Bees V MK ...see more
I first lived opposite the water tower as my Mum and Dad were gatehouse keepers of Kinghams or Sanders.
I also lived in The Dell next to the hospital and Orchard Rd.
My Mum was the youngest of 4 girls Gladys Hilda Violet and Barbara Taylor. Her Dad was Tom Taylor was local coalman and other Taylor family were greengrocers. My Grandad Tom was killed on his horse and cart in 1956 up Boston Manor Road when ...see more
My name is Barbara Ottewill (nee Hutchinson). I lived at 3 Bedford Road, Brentford and am trying to find information about Henry James Dearman who lived in Brentford and Isleworth. He was married to Annie Josephine Gooch. If anyone can help me I would be most grateful.
Regards Barbara
What a wonderful site. I came across it while researching an accompanying book for my sister's planned 90 birthday Tour of Brentford in June this year. We lived in Brentford from around 1930 until 1976 when our mother died. They were eventful, not to say interesting times. My sister and I both attended Ealing Road Junior (Head Mistress, Mrs Hennig ruled with an iron hand in a velvet glove); Eileen went to the ...see more
I have only just found this site for sharing your memories of days long gone by, I used to live at No 30 Coningsby Rd South Ealing W5, we lived in 3 rooms upstairs in this house until my dad was given a new council maisonette in Northolt, "what Iuxury" anyway back to the main story,I used to attend Little Ealing Infants - Juniors & then The seniors, school, Saturdays depending what ...see more
Hi, I lived at Mount Pleasant were the first shopping centre was built, Then moved to York Road no 38.until 1970. I went Ealing road jnr School and then to Bush House open air School {hated it} I also hated moving with my parents because I loved Brentford and would move back in a flash, but my health is not so good and I am on my own now. I live in hope .I have tried so very hard to find old friends with no luck
God bless you all.
ROBERT YOUNG/