Nostalgic memories of Cheshunt'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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Hi..I too went to Flamstead End junior school..and remember Mrs Sibley and Mr Cave...Mr Cave lived in Pottars Bar and drove what seemed a large car then - an Austin Cambridge I think....there was also a Miss/Mrs Butterfield who was related to Mrs Sibley. Do you remember Mrs Golding who used a tamborine to bring in the children after a break. Keith Noble was deputy headmaster and only died a few years ago.. ...see more
Hi I lived in Hammond Street Cheshunt in the 1960-1970,s.My brother and I both went to Flamstead End Junior School.The Headmaster was Mr.Cave,,and my teacher was Mrs.Sibley.I have wonderful memories of living there and school.My brother and I walked to and from school up DigDag Hill does anyone remember on the left hand side an old cottage/house whose front room was a little shop that sold sweets,it was dark and dusty and a ...see more
The 2nd July 2021 will mark the centenary of the opening of Cedars Park to the public. The park was given to the people of Cheshunt on 19th December 1919 and it took two years to transform the overgrown gardens of the country house known as The Cedars into a public park.
The Friends of Cedars Park are on a mission to collect as many personal memories and old photos taken in the park as possible. ...see more
My father nick nichol of carefree travel cheshunt used to organise film shows at wolsey hall every year.he showed cine films of hotels and resorts he visited to help people choose their next holiday destination. And he gave out tasters of Spanish sangria.
We used to deliver sidecars and boats made at paddy ravens to pride and Clark stockwell London.
I used 2 go to the Imperial in the early 60,s allthe top bands Joe Brown Marty Wilde Screaming Lord Sutch. in fact every band. Remember Unit 4 + 2 at Cheshunt boys club. I went to The Imperial last year The Rock & Roll Club. Sadly no 1 i knew from my past.
we had a pet shop at top of cadmore lane also the garage raven coachworks on the corner of delamare rd i was a choir boy at st marys church and went to burliegh school blindmans lane great days in cheshunt cliff richards sister used to live on cadmore lane.i was a mod on my vespa gs and went to imperial hall to see groups aswellas cheshunt boys club .pat raven
Started at C S M 1959 thru to 1962 (December) before moving to NZ Great times there, Mr Godfrey was the HEAD teacher in the Anex, Mr Smith the Headmaster. My form teacher was Graham Disbury Walked "That" path many a time, just behind from where the photo was taken was the School Gardening shed where the boys took lessons with "Digger", cannot remember his real name.
Hello ! Does any one in cheshunt remember the comrade club in Bridge Street Waltham cross. The secretary of the club was Bill Jamieson I know the club is still there and Bjill Jamiesons portrate and banjo still hang over the bar , Bill and his wife Mabs use to live opposite the club. If anyone remembers the club or Bill And Mabs or any of the Jamieson family and. Also Ellen and Rob Wolf I would be ...see more
Hello I am looking for the Jamieson family I know they live in Cheshunt Also Mrs Ellen Wolf née Jamieson if you know these people please would you tell them I am looking for them I am Beryl Clark née Jamieson thank you. Ps Fred Jamiesons daughter. Please email me at freddy1212@virginmedia.com or telephone 07716756617
