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Wembley was a wonderful place to live and go to school. Even now into my 60's I can remember all the shops (not all their names) all the roads, all the back alleys. Growing up near the Wembley Triangle I lived here from 1957 ...Read more

A memory of Wembley by tony.hannington

I was born in 1948 at Delwood , lived in Thicket Rd until I was 6 then moved to Lyme Grove. I went to The Laurels, Park lane, Norcot and Wilson schools. I worked a Saturday job at Wedlocks and started there as an apprentice when I left ...Read more

A memory of Tilehurst by johnelton

I was born in 1950, Stephens was my maiden name. With my two brothers Bob & Barry, we lived in Bradfield Drive next door to Grahame Scott who was in the Tremeloes, before they were sort of famous. Remember the swings in Maysbook ...Read more

A memory of Barking in 1950 by Pat Lumsdale

Does anyone remember the Park Inn in Ducie Grove? My grandad, Tommy Jennings, was the landlord for many years and his daugher Margaret and son in law Wilf, were my parents. My dad was also a taxi driver in Manchester for many years.

A memory of Ardwick in 1960 by Annette Crotch

I used to live in Cedar Grove, before moving to Swindon with my parents and brothers and sisters. I used to be friends with l Whitfield who lived up the road from us. I still have relatives in Westbury. Last time I was in ...Read more

A memory of Westbury in 1965 by Michael Moore

Hello Willesden Kids, I was born in Willesden, Dean Rd. in 1947. grew up there until I was about 12 -14. I remember the Davis family across the road, (particularly Janet Davis - I was sweet on her, my first love, ha ha), and my mates ...Read more

A memory of Willesden by Bill Hort

Towards the end of the war a 'British Restaurant' was built in Brent Street, immediately to the left of this photograph viewpoint and directly opposite the Brampton Grove junction (Barclays Bank as shown in this ...Read more

A memory of Hendon in 1944 by John Barnes

I remember Lampton Park very well, I lived on the Sutton Lane estate and used to often walk down Hart Road to the park, past the prefabs and through the alley. I attended Wellington Primary School and Spring Grove Central and we used to have the annual sports day in the park. Great times.

A memory of Hounslow in 1950 by Vanessa Wiggans

Hello, My family originated from east London (mainly Dagenham), but our branch 'emigrated to Battersea in 1964. Our first address was 22 Morella Road, right opposite Wandsworth common. I went to Honeywell junior ...Read more

A memory of Battersea in 1970 by Bob Robson

I remember my very first taste of independence at the age of 7!! I cycled to my grandparents at The Rising Sun Inn for a holiday - they managed it for some 40 years. I loved that place!! I loved Gedney Drove ...Read more

A memory of Gedney Drove End in 1957 by Lynne Glover