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We were the first family to move into the newly built Padnell Avenue Council Estate, moving there in around 1947, our house was one of a pair on the corner of Winscombe Avenue. Where the Council flats are now situated was prefabs ...Read more

A memory of Cowplain by Michael Dewey

I was born on 5th July 1948, we lived in one of the houses behind the Wheatsheaf hotel. Our neighbours there were the Wilcocks and the Browns. My Dad, worked as a driver for a furniture company and a coalman and I remember he ...Read more

A memory of Queensbury by Ian Turner

Wolverhampton Street seemed to almost be a village on its own. There was Burgins and Bytherways newagents, Masseys wet fish shop, Davis's grocers, Smiths greengrocers, Sherratts electrical, Bryans diy, Robinsons cakes, ...Read more

A memory of Dudley by Fay Cooper

In the 50s/60s we would go and spend the day on the Wrekin. We would cycle from our home on Charlton Hill and leave our bikes at the Forest Glen (no need to lock them up) and make our way up the first part of the climb which was quite ...Read more

A memory of Donnington by Margaret Clutton

The "Rec" was the place to be in the 1970's when you lived on the Cedar Rd Estate. We lived just round the corner on Elmdale Rd and had a garden which backed on the Rec. This was a good short cut into the Rec. Lived there as a young lad ...Read more

A memory of Earl Shilton by Andrew Christon

south side gt west rd..aerial photo 1937 by east side Sutton lane lower..beside ace spades petrol garage...looks like hotel complex.1937 2 marquees tents..long oblong pool..bathers .people on bikes pull up to watch...opposite master ...Read more

A memory of Heston by Yvonne Butler

I moved to Cam from London in 1965. I was ten years old. In1971 I moved to Saskatchewan. A move I thoroughly detested. In Cam the world was at my feet and I was so happy. After two years in Saskatchewan I went back but it ...Read more

A memory of Cam by darrylpeacock7

I lived in Pelaw Place, South Pelaw from 1949 until 1972 when I left to live abroad. Growing up and living in South Pelaw was really fantastic. My mates and I played hide and seek, kicky the tin Block, and loads of other outdoor ...Read more

A memory of South Pelaw by john.gardner

I remember the Matador Garage. There was a neon Matador who flicked his cape at night. They sold Renaults and I remember the Dauphines lined up. The son of the owner used to give us cards that they gave away with ...Read more

A memory of Hanwell by Nick Beard

Hi Guys , I recently wrote on this site about the childhood memories I have of South Hackney, apparently it triggered quite a lot of interest on Facebook by people who connected with my memories, ...Read more

A memory of South Hackney by vickyb60