Nostalgic memories of Streatham's local history
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Displaying Memories 31 - 40 of 92 in total
i remember walking from st.leonards church to school.
ilived miles a
way in tulse hill. Tony metcalfe.
Imagine my surprise the other week, whilst visiting Feilding in Manawatu, here in Kiwiland, I asked the lady in the museum where she was from, surprise surprise: Streatham.I said so am I! we must have met each other from time to time back in our childhood as she had lived so close to us, but our schools weren't the same - she went to Sunnyhill School and we first ...see more
I was born in Dulwich then moved to Stratham went to Dunraven around 67,68,69. I lived on Haybridge ave.. I remember Trevor H. Kenneth , Anthony D. I also went to Immanuel school. I think thers a Sainsbury there now. The church steeple is still there, at least I see it on google maps. If any of this is familiar please respond.
I also have fond memories of Stratham Common and the Rookery.
Mark.
I was born at 114 Wellfield Road, the home of my Nan and Grandad, Dorothy and George Osborne. My Mum and Dad, Phyllis and Bert Davis moved over the road to 173 Wellfield Road with my 3 brothers, Terry (Nobby), Peter and Sam. We all attended Sunnyhill Infants and Junior School with Mrs Milford as the Headmistress. We had some great times living in Wellfield Road with some great ...see more
TULSE HILL SCHOOL, FIGHTS AT THE LOCARNO , BALI-HI , 43 CLUB,NAMES I REMEMBER . ROBIN LONG (DIED), JOHN WILDE, GARY BRAND, GORDON SMITH, SKID WILSON ,BOB RICHARDS GARY WEBSTER(DIED), ARTHUR ASHFORD,
Does anyone remember a girl named Mary Jones - her brother was Jimmy Jones and cousin was James Barnard. She was my best friend for such a short time and then had to leave infants/junior school as her dad remarried (her mum died of pneumonia). She was at St. Leonards for a couple of years. We went to girl guides together and she would hand me 'love letters' from her brother. St. Leonards was such a tiny ...see more
I have just read Jans comments about the Finch Family. Johnny Finch is my uncle, Elsie Finch was my wonderful nan, Jean Finch is my mum. Rosie Finch sadly passed away, but Georgie Finch (her husband) is still alive. Elsie finch (the eldest daughter) is well and Denis, the youngest of the children. My name was Sharon Close until I married and my dad is Tony Close, brother Larry. We lived at number 1 ...see more
I grew up in Aldrington Rd in the flats 55 Shenstone Hse , I was born in 1959 and worked from the age of 13 till I was 16 as a Saturday boy in the co op butchers in mitcham lane (1972-1975) my boss was called Pete he lived in New Malden what a fantastic fella , he took me under his wing and gave me a chance , I then joined the Royal Navy and left London for good. But my memories of the time were all happy ones . ...see more
Hello I am looking for an old friend that went to Estreham school it was mitcham lane I think it was in wellam road sylvia if you see this or if any one knows her I would love to hear from her I believe sylvia had a brother Harry Redknapp please email me freddy1212@virginmedia.com Beryl Clark Née Jamieson
oh remember that business bottom of Leigham Court Road. used to look in whilst waiting for the bus 137 home, both Belltrees Grove and Valleyfield road. as we moved to Belltrees... quite a few actors/actresses lived in Streatham as we had the Theatre there as well.. we had a lot in the town, it was great.. didnt need to go up to London unless it was special shows up here!!! Even remember having plays in the Rookery!