Sutton, The Station c.1960

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I have many happy memories of St. Barnabus Youth Club, I was in the Wolf Cubs, 5th Sutton Boy Scouts, I sang in the Church Choir led by Mr. Daggart, Rev. Norman Hough was the Vicar in my days. Have lived in California USA for over 50 years but part of my heart remains in St. Barnabus.

I well remember the Whiffens from my childhood there house was at the end terrace opposite the " the bomb builings" we spent hours & hours over there in the early fifties.We did not have much contact with the Whiffins though I do remember we used to stick chicken claws through the letter box and pulling the sinues to make the claws move.Of course the highlight outside there house was bonfire night on the bomb ...see more

My Father Frank Adey (now 93) ran the Baseball at Rosehill Rec Sutton...I remember many days walking from our home in Benhill Avenue, to the games with the Sutton Beavers. I have fond memories of the Old Granada Cinema, having worked there at 19. Such a great theatre. Dad Frank also started and founded Little league Football at Morden. My Dad and Mum Rene, lived in Benhill. for over 30 years, to retire to Norfolk. (My ...see more

Sutton Station holds some great memories from the 60's, including childhood summer holidays. Before we had a car I remember catching the express 'corridor train' to the south coast...so exciting! I live in Toronto now, but I still shop with mum in Sutton High Street every time I visit. Mum is 85 now, and she had great times as a student at Sutton Art School during the war. She has vivid ...see more