Search Results

Hi everyone - new to the forum! My late dad was born in Kings College Hospital 1936 and lived at 5 Conderton Road, Camberwell. The house was bombed in 1941 and they re-settled in Harbour Road and later over to Feltham. My dad used ...Read more

A memory of Peckham in 1940

I remember Feltham Avenue very well, I grew up there with my younger brothers. I remember playing on the avenue with the other children that lived there, my brother and his friend "borrowing" garden gnomes ...Read more

A memory of East Molesey in 1960

In the '50s and '60s we lived at the 'bottom' end of Hanworth Road, near the Crematorium, so most of our shopping was done either in Feltham, or more locally "up at the Mount". (The shops by the Rex cinema). When it came to clothes ...Read more

A memory of Hounslow in 1962

I was born in Feltham army quarters D Block in 1945. My father was a professional soldier Charles Murr M.B.E. (Charlie) who was coming to the end of a 30 year career in the army. He was the Regimental Sargent Major, ...Read more

A memory of Feltham by davidjohnmurr

I used to go to one of the schools in Feltham. My surname was POPPE. I do remember my mum used to have a friend name. Mrs King she had a daughter Patsy King. My mum was Polish and there was FIVE children in total. Please can anyone help me to learn about my past. Liz

A memory of Feltham by emkirk48

I don't know the name of the bus driver but I clearly remember the bus service mentioned which had its origins in the 1950s. I don't think it had a number in the early days, it was known simply as "The Blue Bus" and has its own ...Read more

A memory of Bedfont by Pete Baker

We moved to Bedfont from Percival Road in Dec 1949. I started at Feltham Hill school in 1946. My brother and sisters are; John, Barbara, Pat ,Pam and Jill. Went to Sat mattenee at the Playhouse.

A memory of Feltham in 1949 by Peter Freeman

I Was born in Eltham in 1942 at PrinceJohn road off of Eltham hill, went to school at Raper street off of Eltham high street, My name is Barry Davison (twin) I really did love my child hood it was great to be born there and live there, ...Read more

A memory of Eltham by barry_lovelyjubbly_42

I was born in 1947 in Rectory Hill Rd. I remember coming out of our back gate into Howard park when I was only 3 or 4 years old .My friend Mable & I would stay out all day only going home to tea.I went to Pitsea school & then on to ...Read more

A memory of Pitsea by Frances Turner

Great to read the comments about Eltham. Probably I'm just a whipper snapper by comparison but I lived in Eltham from the early 60's to mid 70's. Lived in Greenway, and often would walk up to the High Street, ...Read more

A memory of Eltham by rfburton