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These early memories were passed down to me by my grandparents (Bridgwater) who lived in Elmdon House Farm from 1936. Two of their sons worked on the building of the airport and I believe some of the workers ...Read more

A memory of Elmdon by Marion Perkins

I lived in Hillier Road Battersea from 1952 - 1964 and went to Honeywell primary school. As a 15y.o in 1962 the highlight of my week was going to the Balham Hill flats with my mates to a club run by Mrs Boyland. I had several friends ...Read more

A memory of Balham by Alan Feesey

Strange to read all the memories of Oakbank in the 50s which are so similar to mine! I remember being taken there by my mum and gran in August 1954, excited at the 40-mile bus journey but then downcast at realising I would not be on the ...Read more

A memory of Seal by Philip Johnson

In my school days I used to go to the bakery with my school pal George. It was owned by Mr Rhodes, George's father. Helping to make all the bread-cakes-pork pies, Mr Rhodes would put a pork belly joint in the oven for our breakfast. Can ...Read more

A memory of Hinstock by John Heeley

I was at this school from about 1961- 1966 after passing the 13+ exam. I went to Hall Place first, what a wonderful place it was! I remember Miss Moore who was the headmistress, we had Mrs. ...Read more

A memory of Bexleyheath by vikkifenlon

I became a Bermondsey boy after moving from a prefab where I was born in the big snow in 1947. We lived at 14 Caulfield Road, Peckham, just around the corner from Jordans Dairy in Lugard Road s.e.15. (The last dairy farm in London). ...Read more

A memory of Bermondsey by Terry Baker

My relatives came from Hatfield Broad Oak and Bush End . My grandfather was gamekeeper on the forest . I have pictures of him and his wife with 9 of their children . His first wife had 16 children . My grandmother ,his second ...Read more

A memory of Hatfield Broad Oak by Brian Matthews

I loved reading the memories of South Africa Lodge. What sparked me to Google search was watching Hinterland!! It worries me that I can’t remember much! I remember Mr Liddle and Miss Gardner and Christmas parties and Boxing ...Read more

A memory of Waterlooville by Carolyn Moon

I was born on a not very pleasant day in February 1954! We lived in the Dunkirk area of the West End below the factory/mill on Dunkirk Lane. We had "The Green" to play on, Warley Road, and then the "Top Park" further up when we were a little ...Read more

A memory of Halifax by Thomas Gledhill

Light-years before the introduction of the mobile phone, Welling in the 1950's had mobile networks of its own. These were weekly delivery services to households in and around local streets. As a young child I was always ...Read more

A memory of Welling by Bernard Schofield