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I was a chain lad when the M1 was being constructed. I was working for Amy's, the asphalt company. Amongst other things I was to make cups of tea and also collect thousands of pounds in wages for the work force. My boss who's name I ...Read more

A memory of Barnsley by Roland Mitchell

The piece of land on the left in the foreground is now a car park with the Ambulance Station and Health Clinic behind. I worked as an Ambulance Man and was based there when it opened, moving from Thurrock Station in Hogg ...Read more

A memory of Corringham by thestockies

Well now, my name is John Earl and I think I was at this School (having transferred from Alma Road) from about 1958/9. I shall keep this short in case I'm wasting my time, if I get a response then we'll go from there. I shall just ...Read more

A memory of Sidcup by earl208

I was born in Birchdale gardens behind the Cinema and bus terminal. Moved to Chadwell Heath Lane 1941 when bombed out and then to 49 Hall Road on corner with Chadwell Heath Lane. Attended Chadwell Primary School ...Read more

A memory of Chadwell Heath by Michael Merry

I remember this school with great affection I lived with my grandparents and mum in Shadwell drive (can't remember the number) but it was the last house facing the school. Nan would watch me walking to school every day as she could ...Read more

A memory of Northolt by Carole Watsham

Does anyone remember the Kon Tiki coffee bar, opposite the Odean cinema in Chadwell Heath? The coffee bar had an Hawaiian theme, I used to walk from Marks Gate just for cup of coffee.... There was another coffee bar in ...Read more

A memory of Chadwell Heath by peterphelps06

I lived on Marks Gate from 1954-1972 when I got married. We lived in a two bedroomed flat in Arneways Avenue. I went to the Oaks school in Collier Row, John Preston school on Marks Gate and The Warren school, Chadwell ...Read more

A memory of Marks Gate by peterphelps06

I have lived in Chadwell Heath for many years now, and I seem to recall a Greengrocers in the High Road which was owned by Barry Kitchener the Millwall footballer, am I correct or did I imagine it. It has changed so much now but not always for the better unfortunately. Mary H

A memory of Chadwell Heath

My Grandfather William Thomas Roberts, was the Resident Constable in Shadwell from 1928 till about 1931/37 (He Retired from Leeds City Police Force in 1937 not sure if he was Resident Constable ...Read more

A memory of Shadwell by karley55

My mother worked for Reynolds Bros. Grocers in Chadwell Heath just before going to live in New Zealand. This was in 1950. Her name was Connie Fynn, nee Cocklin, of Becontree Av.

A memory of Chadwell Heath by Bernie Fynn