Nostalgic memories of Dagenham'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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I lived in Homestead Road 1951 - 1963. The pub was 'The Merry Fiddlers'.
I remember moving to Dagenham when I was 4, I lived at 46 Boulton Road. After school me, my sisters (Mandy and Sally) and friends would go over to Valence Park and when supper was ready my mum would come and get us. We used to call the big swimming pool 'the lido'. You had to pay to get in so one would pay and go and open the gate at the back of the Lido for friends to get in if they never had the ...see more
Hi, my name is Doreen Jones (nee Kloss). Are there any people out there who also remember attending Lymington Sec Mod? l left in 1963..used to be in Mr Jessels class. Would love to hear from anyone... happy days.
In 1963 I used to have a Lambretta scooter LD 150 and at that time it was becoming very popular to get around. It was the beginning of the Mods & Rockers time, I was 19 and had just come out of the Italian suit period. I wore the Andy Cap and sat with my feet pointing out, a dash of chrome spotlights but no fox tails (what a prat). Anyway I made friends with a couple of local lads and we used to ...see more
I got married here in Feb 1968 on a cold snowy day after having a few drinks in the Cross Keys pub first. My sister made the bridesmaid dresses and we used all the family cars to save money. The reception was in the new Becontree Hall just opposite Tripton's school gates (my old school) The recent redundancy money from Cape Asbestos helped us pay for the wedding. We booked a honeymoon holiday for one week in Majorca ...see more
I remember learning to swim here whilst at Triptons school. The best swimmers/divers used to be in the galas every year. You either moved or stood about shivering. When I was a bit younger (about 7 years) I kidded myself I could swim in the paddling pool outside and once I tried to swim in my baggy underpants only to leave them behind. In the summer you had music/variety and punch & judy in the ...see more
As I recall, there were four cinemas in Dagenham; The Grange (flea pit) Chequers junction, The Gaumont Heathway, The Odeon Becontree Heath & The Princess, New Road which always seem to show `X` rated horror films and later became a bowling alley. Behind the Grange was a dance hall/club called The Borough? Does anyone remember a Skiffle competition at the Gaumont won by the Saxons? PS. There were two ...see more
I remember going down this road to the Labour Exchange for my dad to sign on.
I remember my wedding in this church in the heatwave of 1976. The vicarage was almost as big as the church. Such a shame the vicarage was knocked down. There were some lovely trees in the grounds. I especially remember the weeping willows. Just along the road from the church was a school where we practiced for the Dagenham Girl Pipers. wonderful memories.
Hi, born in 1941 and lived at 5 Downing Road. I attended Arnol Road School, then Gorsbrooke, would love to hear from old friends' Chris Case, Teddy Martin, Alf Cornell to name a few. Cannot remember to much. Mum and dad both worked at Fords. Headmaster at Arnld Road was Mr Benfeild. Dagenham was a great place to live/grow up in. Recall the wreck, neat place to get gruby in, stood on bridge as steam train ...see more