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Nostalgic memories of Carshalton's local history

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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.

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Memories Of Mrs. Brown's School Name Somerhill In 21 South Rise Carshalton Beeches Surrey Which Closed In 1969 By David Shamash
MRS BROWN'S SCHOOL WAS LIKE A DAME SCHOOL: YOUNG CHILDREN USED TO GO TO DAME SCHOOLS FOR CHILD CARE AND EDUCATION BEFORE GOING TO SCHOOL BECAME COMPULSORY IN THE LATE NINETEENTH CENTURY. MRS. BROWN WAS LIKE A KIND VICTORIAN GOVERNESS I was at Mrs. Brown's School in South Rise Carshalton from 1962 to 1965. I was there between the ages of five years and eight years old. ...see more
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Added 25 March 2021

Nigel And His Sister 1968 1969 1970
I remember NIgel, If I remember rightly his parents ran the Café on a roundabout. At Carshalton. His sister was going out with a trainee Doctor. We used to go around with ROBERT, We used to go to the WOODSTOCK , Tania and I Used to say we were Nigel's sisters. We used to be such good friends, why did we lose contact. Would love to hear from Nigel and Robert.
Carshalton, Wrythe Lane c1950
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Added 06 May 2019

The Beeches Avenue
We lived at number 20 from the early 50's to 1969 when we moved down to Devon. It was a lovely street to live in with the magnificent beeches all along. Nice neighbours- the Radfords at number 16 and the Huttons at 22. We had a plot of land between us and number 18- Miss Vine- which was sold for building when we moved. As it was, it made a great football pitch but must have been a devil to keep up for my Dad. ...see more
Carshalton, Beeches Avenue 1928
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Added 28 April 2019

Good Old Times
I was 12years old when we lived there my father own a electrical shop at 60 banstead road bringing back some memories know i live in australia
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Added 31 December 2018

Oaks Park Railway?
In the Oaks Park in about 1958 I recall seeing a pile of rails and sleepers which appeared to have been from a narrow gauge railway. It was near the big house which was partly demolished by then. Does anyone remember a railway in the park?
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Added 21 March 2017

Pond Walking
About 1949/50 I was 10.The ponds had dried up because there was no water coming from the spring in the corner where the Grove entrance met the High Street. There used to be a set of steps that went down into the pond at that point.If my memory is right they were wrought iron. I say this because in the light of later experience I know the difference between cast & wrought iron.Anyway we,my brother John & I ...see more
Carshalton, the Lake c1965
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Added 14 December 2016

Friends
Looking for old friends: Brenda Bradley, Sandra Melvin, Carol Hill, Carol Mills. Sadly lost touch and would love to make contact again. Jackie Varndell (was Girdlestone). Can anybody help?
Carshalton, Wrythe Lane c1950
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Added 11 January 2016

My School Journey
I used to go past here every morning on the trolly bus to my school in Wallington. I caught the bus at the stop just before this photograph opposite Wynash gardens but would sometimes walk to the bus stop in the distance of this photo to meet my girlfriend who went to St Philomenas - happy and carefree days
Carshalton, Benyon Road c1955
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Added 13 August 2014

Flying Bombs In 1944
I went to live with my grandparents in November 1943 and lived with them until March 1945. I lived at "Briar End" Mount Park in Carshalton. I was 6 years of age and remember clearly when the first flying bomb dropped a half mile away from us. It was around 11 am when my Grandmother called me to the kitchen window and we watched this strange aircraft suddenly stop and fall to the ground. Oh the poor pilot, ...see more
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Added 21 November 2013

Gerrard Greencrocers
I work there as a Saturday delivery boy 1948 to 1950. Later I worked there full time till I went in the army in 1953. Oh happy days, lots of very fond memories..
Carshalton, Wrythe Lane c1950
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Added 22 July 2013