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My childhood memories are locked in Brynygwenin. I lived at Woodfield House this was a semi detached house. We shared a pump where we drew our water. This was, indeed, a luxury not having too far to collect drinking water. I was born ...Read more

A memory of Brynygwenin

I lived on Station Road from 1947 until I got married in 1968. I went to infant school in Princess Street and the only teacher I remember was Mrs Wright. I then went to the Junior School and finally in 1957 to the Boy's ...Read more

A memory of Brimington

In 1955 I was only 3, but I remember Church Street well , as my Mum and my Grandma shopped there every day, taking me in my pram. In those days, prams were large and people were more trusting, so babies would be left on the pavement whilst ...Read more

A memory of Eccles

My memories of this part of Church Street are probably from about 1957 , or maybe the early 60s. Wasn't there a cake shop at the top on the right, then Friars, the large furniture emporium? I seem to remember a jeweller's and ...Read more

A memory of Eccles by smithlynne117

my parents moved to Sussex Crescent in 1954 with three young children, having been re homed from temporary housing - a prefab. The Northolt estate was a great place with a genuine community spirit, families all rallied round ...Read more

A memory of Northolt by diannen

I lived here 45-47 myParents had the fish and chip shop and furniture store. I remember the twins next door, Ruth and faith who used to come over and we would eat scrump in the bomb shelter in the back yard area. Went to Surrey Street ...Read more

A memory of Kilburn by kevynastley

Does any one remember me? John from Norman Mills the grocers I work there for 50 years It was one of the very last real grocers in the town. It was the first shop to sell frozen foods, and the first Health food store in the area. Well ...Read more

A memory of Dartford by johnrank

Memories of Shooters Hill Grammar School for Boys Went there in 1966 – 1972 and left just before it was changed to a comprehensive. Harry Hanks was the Head (then later a Mr Smith from memory) and ...Read more

A memory of Shooters Hill by rfburton

I lived in Flat(a) at 144 Church Road in the 1960s. I remember Crystal Palace Park with its pet corner and imitation dinosaurs. I also remember swimming in the new swimming baths with my family. There was a little shop with a ...Read more

A memory of Upper Norwood by jenny.tierney1

Anyone remember the petrol station ,next to saint Crispins school called Bourne and Thomas,a real traditional garage ,the thames trader tipper trucks moving the soil from the A329m ,green in colour ,think the company name was harry ...Read more

A memory of Wokingham by chrisnash