Nostalgic memories of Southall's local history
Share your own memories of Southall and read what others have said
For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our web site to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was when the photographs in our archive were taken. From brief one-liners explaining a little bit more about the image depicted, to great, in-depth accounts of a childhood when things were rather different than today (and everything inbetween!). We've had many contributors recognising themselves or loved ones in our photographs.
Why not add your memory today and become part of our Memories Community to help others in the future delve back into their past.
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Displaying Memories 11 - 20 of 130 in total
I was born in Southall in 1935 and I went to Tudor Road School and then to Dormers Wells Secondary School. One of my school friends was Dorothy Harrison who was Kate Middleton’s grandmother.
I have very fond memories of my childhood days, going to Kings Hall and being in the Girls Life Brigade, all good fun and happy days and lovely memories....Ivy Kelly nee Martin,
Is there any one from White Street Southall 1949 to 1960
After the War my dad worked in the garden at Wolfe's. He used to brjng home bags of extrusions and we'd trim them for extra money.
well lived on south rd above Contessa's for about 5 years. I went to Featherstone and My sister Jane Carmichael went to Dormers Wells. My Dad was a postman and loved to play on the golf course. I used to walk with my Brother to Ealing pool and love a cup of oxblood soup Does anyone Remember those days,, As kids we used to play in the abandoned air raid shelter. What a great shame it has become what it has become. I ...see more
I lived in Park Avenue with my brother Derek and went to Dormers Wells School. In the juniors I remembered Mr Thomas who drove a blue sports car. In the senior school I particularly remember Mrs Short who taught Sports; the only lesson I was interested in! I played in Southal park with my friend Carol James whom I am still in contact with.I owned a pony and spent quite a lot of time in Southall horse market when I should have been in school.Eve (Yvonne)
Moved to wylie rd. on the havelock estate from western rd. When I was around 8yrs.old went to George Tomlinson junior school then onto the new Featherstone secondary school in western road It was a brilliant school with all the facilities I finished up in the school brass band as a corner player my parents bought me a trumpet which I was allowed to play in the band our music teacher was Mr.Mitchell .when I ...see more
My name is Peter Russell was born at 61 Woodlands Road 1937 and enjoyed all my young life in Southall until I moved to Waterlooville near Portsmouth in 1961, I went to Beaconsfield Rd I/J school and then onto Featherstone Rd Senior left school at 15.
My early childhood was in the War days which was hard for our Mothers but my brother and sisters still enjoyed playing together and with our friends.
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I lived at 70 Balfour Road from he end of 1945 till 1948 Lots of fond memories of 'Feathers' Juniors and, not so fond of the winter of '46/47 queuing for hours in freezing conditions for a bag of coke. Anyone want to share, e-mail me on tedcong14@btinternet.
Cheers
Godfrey 'Goofy' Gammon.
Lived in West End Road from 1960 to 1969, my brother was born there in 1961. We both attended Beaconsfield Road Infant School. My teacher for the first 3 years was Mrs Blong, our headmistress was Mrs Goodall. Have many happy memories of Southall Park, the Broadway, attending Brownies at the King's Hall, going by bus to Ealing and then catching the tube into London. Names I remember, Tina Fletcher, Lorraine MacKay, ...see more
My Mother was born in August 1940 and lived in Lady Margaret Road. Her maiden name was Heald and she had a Sister, Shirley, her Mum was Doris. She had many great memories there.