Nostalgic memories of Tooting's local history
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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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My siblings and I were all born at Weir maternity hospital in Balham, we lived on Mandrake road and we all went to Fircroft primary school opposite our house. I was at Fircroft from 1976-1982. Mr. Chaimings was the headmaster then, Mr Nevil was his deputy head of the Juniors, and Mrs Dale was the head of the infants'. I eventually got my wish to be in the annex classes situated in the boys' playground when I was in 3rd ...see more
Hi. I lived in Longley Road, Tooting opposite the bus station at the Tooting Junction end of Longley Road from 1950.
We lived in a flat above Cussons grocery store until the site was bought and demolished by the council, for houses in the 1970's.
As well as groceries they also had a meat counter. For many years they employed a grocer's boy with a black bike and large wicker basket to deliver ...see more
Hello,
I am looking for anyone who may have lived in Topsham road Tooting in the 1950’s and the 1960’s.
If you could contact me that would be fantastic.
Kind regards
Hello, Happy New year.
I have recently found out my Late Father went to Smallwood school. He was born in 1942.
Is there anyone out there who has any photos of the school or pupils. I guess I am looking for around 1947 and onwards.
Many thanks
Yep, it was definitely Goodness Records from when I was born in SW17 IN 1974 until I started spending all my Saturday job wages there in 1990.... About 92 name might have changed to Jingles but still the same guys running it, along with the shop up the road towards Tooting Bec
Hello,
I hope this is the right place for posting this
I am researching my late fathers ancestry/history and hope you can help.
I have very recently found out he went to Smallwood school,Tooting. I guess this would be from 1946-1957. His name was Travis. (Trevor)
If anyone should have any information on the school or past pupils that would be great.
Even better photos, I would love to find a photo ...see more
We lived in Mitcham road, Tooting, opposite St Boniface church hall. I went to Franciscan school in 1957, then switched to the JB school in 1958. Memories of playing in the school orchestra, playing in the school playground, Mr Davies the welsh teacher who taught us to play skittleball and being part of the team which won the south London skittleball championships at Effra school in Brixton..... Teddy ...see more
Can anyone help my memory has gone of the name of the Record Shop that was next to Tooting Broadway Station number 2 Mitcham Rd , I bought many singles and albums there in the 60's and 70's someone suggested Goodness Records but that doesnt ring a bell can anyone remember?
I went to a tech college 1952 near/in Tooting Broadway I think next door
To a Convent as I always watched nuns walking in the Garden when standing outside the heads office....we girls wore Navy uniform with brading depicting your house and a scull cap hat with Tassle....cannot find anything about it in Google.
Hi, just wondered if anyone remembers my Dad's shop at 126 Tooting High Street, it was situated between Webbs Scrap Metal Merchants and a factory called Sterns, opposite Woodbury Street, This would have been 1950's