West Hendon, The Broadway c.1965

Photo ref: W639149

I was born in 1946. I lived in Stuart Avenue opposite the large floral clock of Edmunds Walker co. The clock was adorned with flowers all through the year. There was a field at the end of our road adjacent to the Edgeware Road. Us kids were always playing in the street or in that field. Very few cars in those days. I remember Mum sending me to the bakers for a 'Gold Medal' bloomer loaf. I believe it was ...see more

Hi, just been looking at the photos of West Hendon Broadway. I was amazed, during my last school years I worked for a greengrocer on the Broadway, Tim Smith, his shop is just out of the picture, left hand side where you can see the wing of a car, what caught my eye was the old 'trade bike' which I am sure was the same one that I used to ride. He used to load the bike up so much that I couldn't ride it, I had to push ...see more