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Uxbridge was blessed with 3 cinemas; The Odeon, the Regal and the Savoy (the oldest of the three it stood on the corner of Vine St and the High St). The Odeon, I think, had the biggest productions as it had a wider ...Read more

A memory of Uxbridge by Philip Cousins

I had forgotten Suiters 'quirky' cash system but I do remember another store called Manettas which was to the right of Uxbridge station. In 1966 it caused an uproar in town as it displayed a topless dress, which was the ...Read more

A memory of Uxbridge by Kathy Mc Nally

I lived and worked in Twickenham from 1962 and 1969. I lived at 125, Staines Road and worked for the Metropolitan Water Board, based at a small depot in Nelson Road, close to the fish and chip shop. I was what was called ...Read more

A memory of Twickenham by Alfred Winkworth

Harry was born at spennymoor 1877, he moved to metal bridge in 1898 when he married Elizabeth Joyce born 1878 from Easthowle.They were married at St Lukes church, Ferryhill by vicar Lomax, ...Read more

A memory of Metal Bridge by Maureen Evers

I lived in Sandy between about 1963 and 1979 and have seen changes even in that short time. It was a fairly quiet village when we first came in spite of the adjacent A1. I went to St Swithuns school in St Neots Road, then Sandy County ...Read more

A memory of Sandy by Sue Horne

I lived in Beach Terrace until 1948 then moved to Christie Street. I went to St Bedes school and the Fisher More until 1955. I went to work at the Co-op in Albert Road,it was a great job and I made lots of friends. I love living in ...Read more

A memory of Widnes by Mavis Thomas

This view from Plough Lane bridge was a daily sight for me and my 2 brothers and sister as we walked or later cycled home to Beddington from Highview school. [Another of Friths postcard shots]. The primary school was beyond the ...Read more

A memory of Beddington by Chris Scott

This photo is looking towards the 1890 view of the snuff mills and the end of Bridges Lane. The footpath on the right connected to Beddington Lane and was our route to the park as children. The wall on the right was pock marked with ...Read more

A memory of Beddington by Chris Scott

I grew up and lived in Durham Road, Feltham. From 1952 to 1971. Went to Cardinal Road infants school from 1957 - 1959. 1959 - 1963 Hanworth Road Junior School, 1963 -1967 Lafone Secondary School for Girls. Boundary Road, ...Read more

A memory of Feltham

My late grandmother came from Henley-on-Thames, and was Eleanor Flossie Arlett. I wish I knew more about her family. I do know that the Arletts had a boatyard and stored punts, I believe for hire, under the Angel on the Bridge ...Read more

A memory of Henley-on-Thames by savefijitiger