Hatch End, Parish Church c.1965
Photo ref: H404059
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Photo of Hatch End, Parish Church c.1965

Memories of Hatch End, Parish Church c1965

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While my father was having his house built in Thornton Grove he rented rooms from Mrs Parry who lived at "Marden", a vast rambling Victorian pile at the end of Westfield Park, not far from the church. She had a gardner called Mr Hedges; how appropriate! Next door there was a family with a son a similar age to myself. One day I was invited to join the family on an outing. I recall nothing of the ...see more
My best friends father used to be Vicar here back in 1960's (Rev J Gaunt).  Sabrina and I would hang around Hatch End at various places getting up to all sorts of mischief. I had my confirmation at this Church under the guidance of Rev Gaunt but carried out by the Bishop of Singapore who was visiting at the time. When Rev Gaunt moved on the fabulous Rev CLive Pearce took up residence. Clive carried out my ...see more
This is an unusual view of St Anselm's as I don't recall ever standing on the churchyard flowerbeds! My own routine was arriving in the last few seconds before the vicar and choir processed into church for 9.30 Parish Communion service! This meant that the view I got was a hasty glance at the church porch steps as I rushed inside - along with the many other latecomers from the church youth club! The church has ...see more