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Nostalgic memories of Church Crookham'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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Fond Memories
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
Church Crookham, Christ Church c1955
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Added 22 December 2016

Chesilton Crescent
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.
Church Crookham, the Verne c1960
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Added 06 August 2014

Sunday Service
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!!
Church Crookham, Christ Church c1955
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Added 04 August 2014

Gally Hill Junior School
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
Church Crookham, Gally Hill Road c1955
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Added 31 July 2014

Velmead Farm,Watery Lane
My Father was cowman on this farm, we lived in the tythe cottage for about 6 years and I started school there. My teacher was Mrs War, her husband was the foreman of Velmead farm. We walked across the fields to school. It was a lovely idilic place to live as a child, we had so much freedom. I remember soldiers with thier wives walked past the house at weekends and talked to us children and give us ...see more
Church Crookham, Aldershot Road c1960
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Added 03 April 2012

A Canadian In Wartime
My father must have arrived in Church Crookham around 1942. About a half dozen Canadian officers were quartered in an extremely 'modern' house, called The White House. My father, a young Captain, always spoke of that house with something approaching awe. For some reason, the sanitary fixtures fascinated him: wash basins in individual bedrooms, something unknown in North America. His bath had tiles ...see more
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Added 09 September 2009

Claremont Aldershot Road
The house on the right hand side of this picture was called Claremont.  We lived there in the early 60s.  There were two cottages to the side.  In one of those cottages lived a girl called Elizabeth Holland, she used to babysit us.  They had the most wonderful vegetable garden.  We had fires in all the rooms, but also had paraffin heaters.  I would go to the garage which you can just make out in this ...see more
Church Crookham, Aldershot Road c1960
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Added 11 April 2008