Nostalgic memories of Dartford's local history
Share your own memories of Dartford 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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I was a boarder at the convent from the age of 6 to 12. My sister was 5. Our Aunt was a nun there (another aunt at the convent in Orpington). I remember Sister Cecelia most of all. I remember Penelope W, Antoinette M, Doula (from Spirdoula) S, Litsa S (her sister), Brenda M. My name is Dorothy, my sister's - Christine. I would love to hear from anyone with whom I can share memories.
I was born on Tree Estate 1954.
Went to Dartford West School from 1966 to 1971. Some of the teachers were Mr. Palmer [English] Always getting told off and detention for not wearing a tie. but he was a brilliant teacher.
Mr Holloway [maths] Always said he had a pot shot at Hitler.
Had some good times there.
I grew up in Moreland Avenue, ( no 5 ) in the 1950s, 60s and 70s. (I was born there in 1948) and have some wonderful memories of that period. I attended West Hill primary and junior schools and then Dartford Secondary Modern school. When I left school I did an apprenticeship and continued working at Robins Motor & General Engineers along Dartford Road.
Many happy memories.
Cyril Boxer.
The newspaper I remember was the reporter. I have a picture in front of me with John Williams carrying bricks to build the 8th Dartford scouts hut in Oakfield lane. It is dated 27th October 1951
I have come across my old school report for Dartford West County Secondary in 1951. The head mistress was Miss E.F Green and the form mistress was Miss Griffiths. Anyone out there know the names. ? If so maybe you got a better report than me. I am writng this from Adelaide South Australia. Hope to hear from someone. Bye for now Barb
I was born in Ash Road Dartford in 1929, moved to Miskin Road about 1934, then to Halford Way, where we spent the war, and from where I left to get married at Holy Trinity Church in 1951. Earliest memories were of Miss Jolly comforting me when I started at the C of E. Primary School at the bottom of West Hill aged five, in tears.
When the then Duke of Kent paid a visit to West Hill Hospital we were ...see more
hi, robert [nobby] jordan, born temple hill in 1949 and now live in australia.
have great memories growing up in dartford, especially going scrumping as a.
kid at an orchad near the old chalk pits close to stone house.
have great memories hanging out at the wimpy bar and scala
left dartford 50 years ago and still remember my first love who lived
just off the top of east hill, like every body in life i ...see more
I remember going to Dartford with my mum and going to a shop called Kerr's Drapery in the High Street. I was fascinated by the way they gave change to their customers. The shop assistant would put money into a capsule which went into a tube, they pulled a cord and it shot up the tube into the cashier's office at the back of the shop. The cashier put the change in the tube and send it back. I also remember ...see more
I remember Mrs (fatty) Parson, she put her foot through the floor one day much to the classes delight. I live up by the heath and took the penny ride to the National School every day on the 467 bus.
Henry's Coffee Bar The Greenery.
Burtons Dances/Disco.