Nostalgic memories of Churchdown's local history

Share your own memories of Churchdown and read what others have said

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.

Why not add your memory today and become part of our Memories Community to help others in the future delve back into their past.

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I went to live in Churchdown as a small child at no, 9 Grove road,I went to the primary school in the village and from there to the Cheltenham Grammar school.Living in the village as a child was magic and plenty of mischief to get into! I met my 1st boyfriend and my best friend there ah sweet memories, I got married in St, Johns church in 1958 and still with the same man,Some day I hope ...see more
My family, aunt, uncles, mum, dad, grandparents and cousins spent many good times at the Bat and Ball. Nana & Grampy lived at Arfonia on the Green and all cousins would congregate there and spend the weekends. Lovely times up on Chosen Hill picking blackberries/gooseberries and bringing them back for Nana to make jams and pies. Was back three years ago (2010) and pleased to find that the Hill and the ...see more