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Coulsdon, Brighton Road c.1955
Photo ref: C165024
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More about this scene

A train on the Smitham railway bridge adds interest to this photograph of the northern end of Brighton Road shopping area. Older readers will remember the United Dairies shop on the corner of Malcolm Road, since replaced by Waitrose. The tall building on the right is Lloyds Bank. This part of Brighton Road is due to benefit from the construction of the Coulsdon by- pass, commenced in 2004. It is many years since advertising was displayed on the railway bridge.

Memories of Coulsdon, Brighton Road c1955

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. These memories are of Coulsdon, Brighton Road c.1955

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If this has sparked a memory, why not share it here?

I used to work in the greengrocers situated on Brighton Road near the junction of Malcolm Road. I used to do deliveries on the carrier bike around Coulsdon and work in the shop. But after 15 months I had to leave as I was transfered to Streatham and being only 15 and living in Caterham and using buses, it was too far to travel.