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Nostalgic memories of Byfleet's local history

Share your own memories of Byfleet and read what others have said

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our web site to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was when the photographs in our archive were taken. From brief one-liners explaining a little bit more about the image depicted, to great, in-depth accounts of a childhood when things were rather different than today (and everything inbetween!). We've had many contributors recognising themselves or loved ones in our photographs.

Why not add your memory today and become part of our Memories Community to help others in the future delve back into their past.

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Displaying Memories 41 - 44 of 44 in total

Freelands Ironmongers Shop
I remember the shop where you could buy anything from and pound of nails, a gallon of Parafin, to a Ladies or Gents Raleigh Bicycle. Behind the shop was the local blacksmith, Samson Turner, and wheelwright George Cox. I spent many happy hours here watching them shoe the cart horses and making cart wheels.
Byfleet, Oyster Lane c1965
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Added 07 February 2007

Byfleet Village Hall
Byfleet Village Hall, used as a Civic Restaurant during WWII, a good meal could be purchased for a shilling in those days of rationing and food shortage. A shilling would be about five new pence in todays currency
Byfleet, Civic Restaurant c1955
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Added 07 February 2007

The Blue Anchor
The Blue Anchor, scene of the murder of Mr Jones, the landlord, was poisoned by Pierre Vaquier who was having an affair with Mr Jones' wife. Vaquier purchased the poison in London and was recognised by the man who had sold him the poison, when a photograph of Vaquier appeared in a national newspaper. My grandfather was drinking in the pub when Mr Jones died.
Byfleet, High Road c1965
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Added 07 February 2007

The Fire Station
I joined the retained Fire Brigade, National Fire Service at this Station in 1946 aged 16.  The old building is still standing but in need of some TLC, the old hose drying tower can still be seen in this picture, but has now been demolished. The WWII Air Raid Siren was mounted on top of the tower. The shop "Candy Corner" was then owned By Mr Nelson Rand a blind man, The Garage on the left was owned by Duncan Hamilton, who along with Tony Rolt won the Le Mans 24hr race in a Jaguar Car.
Byfleet, High Road c1960
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Added 06 February 2007