Church Crookham, Gally Hill Road c.1955

Photo ref: C102011

I attended attended Church Crookham C of E School, Gallyhill Road from 1946-1952. It was a lovely school and I enjoyed being there. I used to walk to school every day from 179 Aldershot with my friend and even though it had army barracks and national service personnel there was never any fear for our safety. I was there with Rosemary Dudley whose father was caretaker and keeper of Tweezledown race course. I was ...see more

When my father retired from the Army my parents bought a semi detached house in Chesilton Crescent, part of the Verne Estate. Built by Comblin and Waklin (They claimed they were the best builders in the South). It was exciting to live in a brand new house rather then army quarters. Both my parents lived in the house until they died Mum in 1982 and Father1983. I sometimes go past the house but it has changed over the years.

I well remember the C of E Church on Gally Hill Road Church Crookham. I used to go to the Sunday service every week. I wasn't always very eager and the services sometimes droned on, but I always felt uplifted walking home after the service. I was confirmed at this church and married here as well. It always had a welcoming atmosphere and as I remember a large congregation frequented the church regularly. Happy days!!

My father was in the army and was stationed in Haig Lines in 1958. I went to the Gally Hill Junior CofE School which you can just see of the right of this picture. I was 9years old when we moved here and remember the long walk to and front school every day. Along Sandy Lane, crossing over Aldershot Road by the Memorial Hall, round the corner into Gally Hill Road and past The Wyvern pub. Going ...see more