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I was an apprentice Shopfitter that worked on C & A Modes in early 1960, it was a freezing time with frosts and cold winds whistling through the arcade of showcases at the front of the shop. The Shopfitting Co was ...Read more

A memory of Ilford by Anthony Williams

The name of the ladies fashion shop on Ilford Broadway was Maison Riche. I know this because I lived next door in the Red Lion from 1957 to 1968 Nick Cook

A memory of Ilford by suecook953

The Pantomime Cinderella was performed at the Ilford Hippodrome from Dec 28th 1942 – Jan 4th 1943. When the pony hauling Cinderella’s coach stopped on the stage it went and dropped a load of poo - the ...Read more

A memory of Ilford in 1943 by Edward Lawrence

I was born in Hereford and for the first couple of months of my life lived with my grandparents in Lower Lodge, Lugwardine before moving to Seven Kings, Ilford, Essex. From about 1953-60, each year I spent much of the school holidays ...Read more

A memory of Lugwardine in 1953 by Mike King

If anyone is interested in the history of Harrison Gibson's late 50's early 60's I may be able to help with a few names etc, Alan Macer

A memory of Ilford by alpamacer

I moved into Rainham in the very early '60s in fact into Princes Park, then about 4 years later into Ingrebourne Rd then during the early '70s into Rothbury Avenue and later after I got married, into Avelon Rd during the mid '80s ...Read more

A memory of Rainham by First Name Last Name

I lived in Ilford Lane when this happened. We heard fire appliances going past most of the night as I believe they were bringing in water tankers from as far as Tilbury. I remember reading that fire watchers were called out to nearby ...Read more

A memory of Ilford by randp.allen

Hi! I was wondering if anyone could help me....I have my dad's old bible and he'd written his address inside the front cover: 4 bournebridge gardens Barkingside Ilford Essex Have tried finding it but, to no avail. I know ...Read more

A memory of Barkingside by Susan Anderson

As I recall, there were four cinemas in Dagenham; The Grange (flea pit) Chequers junction, The Gaumont Heathway, The Odeon Becontree Heath & The Princess, New Road which always seem to show `X` rated horror films and later ...Read more

A memory of Dagenham in 1959 by Sydney Fox

I got married here in Feb 1968 on a cold snowy day after having a few drinks in the Cross Keys pub first. My sister made the bridesmaid dresses and we used all the family cars to save money. The reception was in the new Becontree Hall ...Read more

A memory of Dagenham in 1968 by Sydney Fox