Stoneleigh, Ewell Court Parade c.1965

Photo ref: S669057

I WAS ONE OF A GROUP OF LADS PREVIOUSLY DESCRIBED AS "THE LOCAL TEDDY BOY TYPES" WHO USED TO MEET UP AT THE PEACH BAR IN STONELEIGH BROADWAY IN THE SIXTIES. THIS WAS A COFFEE BAR RUN BY A LOVELY LADY CALLED IDA. THOSE WERE GREAT DAYS WHEN WE WERE ALL YOUNG AND CAREFREE. UNFORTUNATELY I HAVE LOST TOUCH WITH ALL THOSE YOUNG LADS NOW, BUT NAMES I REMEMBER WERE PAUL ROBINSON, GEORGE HEAVER, BRUCE TAYLOR, FRANK ...see more

I started school at Stoneleigh East infants School the year of the Coronation and remember getting my mug full of Smarties and thinking school wasn't so bad. The headmistress was Mrs Bell and my first teacher was Miss Sparrow who confused me by getting married and becoming Mrs Bedford. My maiden name was Margaret King.

I was born at home on Waverley Road in Stoneleigh in 1940 during the Bllitz. I lived there until I emigrated to Canada in 1962. This photo brings back many memories. I remember Atkinsons, the Newsagent on the left of the picture. MacDonalds on the right was a paint and wallpaper store owned by my friend's parents. I worked there on Saturdays when I was about 16. I think I earned 15 shillings for the day. There was a ...see more

Started in the 2nd year when Mr Moore started as headteacher. Was put into 2A and managed to stay in the A's although maths always eluded me! Went on a trip to Interlaken in 1961. Still friends with Sue Such (now Cole). Lived in Worcester Park/North Cheam.