Lower Kingswood, Smithy Lane 1915
Photo ref: 67813
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Photo ref: 67813
Photo of Lower Kingswood, Smithy Lane 1915

More about this scene

These compact, if undistinguished, houses still stand behind the Fox on the Hill in Smithy Lane, as it leads towards the busy A217 Brighton Road. The little girl reading at the roadside (left) is seated at what is now the entrance to the Evangelical Free Church hall.

A Selection of Memories from Lower Kingswood

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. Here are some from Lower Kingswood

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Summer 1956....  I am Armell, a "Frenchy, a "Frog", who will remember for ever my beautiful days with Mr and Mrs Cantrell, John and Jill, from Lower Kingswood. I was in "such a need" just after my father had  passed over  and ... so many good  souvenirs ... and so many good things I am so grateful for.  Now, I am almost 68, a widow and live in Las Palmas, Canary Islands. I shall never  forget my best days and also my ...see more