Nostalgic memories of Surbiton's local history
Share your own memories of Surbiton 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.
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Displaying Memories 1 - 10 of 14 in total
My name is Peter Seager-Thomas. The shop on the corner (LHS) was Shewells the Chemist. Mr Shewell and my father had studied together and whilst our future home was being built, in Upper Brighton Road, Mr Shewell put the family up in late 1954 and early 1955.
My elder brother and I had the room on the second storey, the window of which can be seen in the picture. That winter I remember laying on the wide ...see more
My name is Peter West and I started my life and spent the first 7 important years at the Oak. My dad was the landlord and and his father before him up until 1962 when he retired and I was whisked away in tears to go to our new home in Devon.I have such strong and fond memories of it all. Mr. Willsdens greengrocer shop. Mr Kirkby the chemist on Maple Road. Crossed to Home Park on Victor Townsends ferry. I ...see more
My grandmother lived opposite Surbiton Lagoon - great time swimming here and over to her for cake and a glass of juice before cycling back to Chessington
Hi my name is Raymond Morgan I was born in the Alpher road Surbiton I ws born in a pub My grand father was the Land Lord of the Surbiton Arms Public House My Grand father was Captin Alphrid Bell He was a serviver of the Somme in 1918
My name is Robert Madgwick and from the age of 3 I lived at 80, Brighton Road with my 3 sisters and David Clements and his family. I remember Harper's Paper Shop - my sister Rosemary had a paper round there. I think the shop next to the Black Lion was called Holtons, in Maple Road. I remember Susan Dunford and, until recently David Clements worked with her in Unichem, Chessington. I sang in the choir at St. Andrew's Church until 1957. I left Brighton Road in 1964 and now live in Sussex.
My name is Robert Madgwick, and I attended St. Andrew's as a Choirboy from the early 1950's until I went to Boarding School in 1957. My sisters Rosemary, Doris and Jean were all Sunday School Teachers at St. Andrews. The Choirmaster was Mr. Perkins, and the Vicar was the Rev. H. G. Ockwell. In 1954 the foundation stone of the new church hall was laid in Balaclava Road by John ...see more
When I was 4 years old I lived in Hut No.3 Raeburn Avenue, Surbition with my three brothers, two sisters and my Mum. I was known as Clive Isgrove then. I know these huts were across the road from the lagoon. I have a National Registration form dated 11th June 1951, this is my sister's. I was wondering if anyone had photos of these huts or can remember them. My only memory of the hut we lived in; there was a long ...see more
I meant to say 2nd World War, not the 1st !!
I'm interested in King Charles Road because my grandparents lived there in a house named 'Mount Nelson' (is it still there I wonder?). My mother was born there in 1904 and then the family moved to a new house( around 1935 I believe) in Woodlands Rd, Surbiton. During the lst World War I stayed for 4 years with my grandparents as it was safer than being in London where my parents were. Actually Surbiton wasn't all ...see more
I just loved Surbiton Lagoon. Me and my twin sister lived in Alexandra Drive, just around the corner and we were good friends with the manager's son Vaughan Hancock. In the scorching hot summer of 1976 we were 14. My mum worked at the Lagoon so we got in free. We spent all the summer holidays there and 'bagged' our sun bathing spot on the stairs at the 5ft marker. This is because me, my twin (Nicola) and our ...see more