Nostalgic memories of Gerrards Cross's local history

Share your own memories of Gerrards Cross 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.

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I went to Tregenna in about 1953 and just wondering if anyone else remembers being there and can share the times we had there? Anthony Joseph
Yes I slipped a disc aged 11 years old on that shared Sports field whilst doing high-jump! No crash mats in those days.
We had to “ rest” on a rug, in the school hall/gym! I usually went home fro lunch. Mrs Purnell was my favourite teacher. Mrs Braid our needlework teacher, got cross with me cos I sewed with my left hand.
I went to Oak End School from 1956 My favourite lesson was art, we painted on sugar paper laid out on newspaper on the floor, our paint pallets were old jam jar lids. Anyone remember Miss Eldridge the music teacher. She wore the most amazing felt skirts with footprints appliqué around the hem. Fish on Friday with red sauce and white sauce. The huge tree with a rope on it, you had to climb up into the tree ...see more
Hi... I was a part time volunteer carer in about 1983. I remember John with his jet black hair... Penny who loved hair dye... Marilyn who ran the home moved on and ran an elderly care home she was great. I discovered peanut butter there and couldn't get enough on toast....they must have thought I never ate anything! I truly hope Penny and John have enjoyed life so far. John's home was in Wycombe I think. Nigel x
I was born in Gerrard's Cross in 1943, lived there until 1960, and went to the Primary School opposite the common. Many of the kids stayed there for lunch - I didn't, but when I got back I was allowed to eat the left-over custard! There was a beautiful lime tree at the edge of the playground. The school has now been replaced by another building, I don't know what it is - flats? - but according to ...see more
My name is john brown , i lived in cross field house childrens home for about 7 years, from late 50s to about 1964. If anybody wants to contact me , my email address is jpbrown888@gmail.com. would love to hear from you.
WE MOVED TO GERRARDS CROSS, BUCKS IN 1950 WHEN I WAS JUST OVER 3 YEARS OLD. I WENT TO TREGENNA RUN BY MISS WATKINS AND ONTO GAYHURST AND MY SISTER WENT TO HOLY CROSS CONVENT. WE LIVE AT CHURSTON, BULL LANE, GERRARDS CROSS AND MY MUM DIDN'T MOVE UNTIL THE 1990'S. USED TO HAVE COFFEE AT "CAFE COLLETTE" IN OAK END WAY NEXT TO "TURF & TRAVEL AND WE KNEW TED BOTT WELL AND ALSO THE GRAHAM BROTHERS. MISS HEMBROW WAS ...see more
We cycled everywhere during the war, and on, ,till there was more petrol for everyday use, and people bought cars again. The picture could well be of me! I think that the queue for the bus was outside the baker's shop, and perhaps the photographer was standing in front of the cinema? Ann M.
Saturday mornings we met for coffee in the Creamery, Oak End Way. Mothers occupied the front tables, and we young teenagers met at the back of the room ! Boots, and W.H.Smith both had lending Libraries, and the cost was reasonable. I spent any free time browsing there, and had a borrowers ticket for both at one time. Ann M.