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Nostalgic memories of Harlow'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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Displaying Memories 31 - 40 of 68 in total

Tanner's Fabrics And The Coffee Roasters
My mother and I used to buy fabrics from Tanners Fabrics in Little Walk. It was a fire-trap - fabrics piled from floor to ceiling and very little room to move. Mr. Tanner always knew where everything was though and Mrs. Maxtead worked there too. The coffee roasters was a few doors down on the same side and the smell was great (unless they burned the beans!). Mum used to buy dad the Kenyan Number One roast.
Harlow, Little Walk c1965
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Added 07 March 2011

7 Sharpecroft
Hi Brenda That's funny, we moved into the same house at No. 7 Sharpecroft in 1967/68. My mother stayed there until her death 14 years ago. Really nice house to grow up in :)
Harlow, Sharpecroft c1955
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Added 03 March 2011

The Water Gardens
My dad, who was a lighting engineer designed the lights in the pools in the water gardens
Harlow, Water Gardens and Town Hall c1965
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Added 21 September 2010

Bernards
We used to buy our Latton Bush uniforms from Bernards which was on the ground floor of the building which can be seen behind the steps, facing into the market square. The shop was owned by the Cocklins whose daughter went to Latton Bush. She left to go to stage school, and became known as Cheryl St Clair, and married Michael Barrymore!!!
Harlow, Market House c1955
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Harlow Market
This was the year we moved to Harlow from Tottenham. The market was much nicer then than it has been since, especially since the council put up those awful permanent stalls. At the corner of the market nearest the clock on the wall was a second hand clothes stall. This was where my mum bought me a pair of jodhpurs when I went to riding lessons in Waterhouse Moor stables. There was also a man selling china. He used to ...see more
Harlow, Town Square and Broad Walk c1960
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Added 21 September 2010

School Days
As a school boy at the Old Harlow College, I used to catch the 393 bus to Sedge Green Roydon after school every day at the bus stop outside the Post Office. Six old pence each way.
Harlow, Post Office Corner c1955
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Added 26 April 2010

Smells
I can remember the fresh clean smell of linen from Burgesses dress shop and the smell of wallpaper coming from Clarks, the painting and decorating shop and the bar of chocolate that had pictures of four boys' faces on and came out of the sweetshop there called Fourbouys.
Harlow, Market House c1955
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Added 10 March 2010

No Paths
I can remember moving into our house in Rivermill in 1958. The houses had only just been built. There were no paths leading up to the houses or pavements and roads. It was a wonderful feeling even for a child of three to be walking into a freshly built house that no one else had lived in.
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Added 10 March 2010

Harrisons Newsagents
Just wondered if anyone remembers 'Harrisons Newsagents' based at 92 The Stow. My father opened this shop in December 1953, and it was for many years run by a manager - Mr Wood (Bert). The shop was sold in November 1980 and I believe that it now operates as a bridal wear shop. Any memories would be much appreciated. John Harrison
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Added 20 December 2009

When My Nan Lived At Orchard Croft

When I think of Orchard Croft, I always think of happy childhood thoughts. When I was a child my nan lived at No 80 (unit block flats) from the early 1970s to the late 1980s. I will never forget that lovely large flat and the beautiful rose bushes surrounding the areas back then. It will always hold a special place in my memories, as most of my childhood was spent at No 80. I would stay over with my ...see more
Harlow, Orchard Croft c1955
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Added 26 November 2009