Ash Vale, Shawfield Road 1908
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Photo of Ash Vale, Shawfield Road 1908

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This view looks southwards along Shawfield Road with two complementary shops on each corner. The Brinkworth Stores, on the right, sold groceries and provisions. It was also the post office, William Brinkworth having been appointed postmaster in 1897. On the opposite side of the road, Hillary's Popular Stores was a draper's and outfitter's, and also sold footwear, postcards, newspapers and toys. It was run by Arthur Hillary, who was a Special Constable and, during the Second World War, an ARP Warden.

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A Selection of Memories from Ash Vale

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Ash Vale

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my dad Walter James Harrison lived in 2 Gold Cottages, the Stubbs i think on government road its where the fishing lakes are now. his dad Albert Edward Harrison died there in 1936. just trying to find out more about the place back in the day
I ALSO HAVE MANY MEMORIES OF ASH, MY MOTHER WAS A HARMSWORTH BEFORE MARRIAGE,AND MY UNCLE OWENED THE BOATHOUSE AT ASH VALE MY AUNTIE ALICE LIVED IN THE COTTAGE NEXT TO THE BOATHOUSE.I ALSO REMEMBER HEATHVALE BRIDGE AND THE SWAN HOTEL WHEN PEOPLE USED TO PULL IN FOR A DRINK.MY BROTHER ALSO WORKED FOR BILL BUGDEN AND I CAN REMEMBER GOING DOWN TO THE BAKERY AT SIX IN THE MORNING TO PURCHASE BREAD.IF MY MEMORY IS CORRECT ...see more
RECOLLECTIONS OF ASH VALE By Lt Col Taylor Ash Vale, viewed from the main route through it the Frimley and Ash Vale roads would not have appeared to alter a lot during the last 100 years. Houses do now occupy some of the Stratford and Warwick Farm lands adjacent to 'The Angler's Rest'; the common ground which used to exist alongside the school has some residences on it and, a little ...see more
My grandfather owned a house in Charthouse Road, Ash Vale. It was the last house on the left. My mother grew up in this house along with two brothers and two sisters until she was married. When the grandparents died my mothers brother took over the house and brought his family up. My sisters and I spent a lot of time visiting and staying for holidays. It was a lovely little road with our ...see more