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Chobham, High Street c.1955
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As we head north-west, we should find Chobham village to be a relief after the rather drear urban townscape of Woking; but the traffic levels in Chobham prevent a true village atmosphere prevailing. That said, it has some fine streetscapes, particularly around the church. This view looks along the High Street from the Vicarage Road junction, now a mini-roundabout. The Ascot District Gas & Electricity Company and Herbert's are no more: the building is now merged as Eden House and offices.

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A Selection of Memories from Chobham

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 Chobham

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Paper Round
When I was 10 or eleven I had a paper round and my first paper had to be delivered to the post office shown by 6:00 am. to catch the mail. The news agent was just opposite the recreation ground where Chobham Football club played. My brother and I both played for the club. I was married in St Lawrence Church in 1962. Happy memories Dave Hewson
Chobham, Post Office c1960
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Added 16 March 2021

Date 2/01/20
Hi looking at the photo the extension was completed just prior to Christmas 1965 Hopefully just a little detail that may be of use Jeremy Many thanks for this information - our archivist will make an update, Ed.
Chobham, Cloche Hat Restaurant c1965
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Where I Was Born.
This photo brings back the memory of the High Street, I was born in 1946 in one of the houses in the picture, it was between the Horse and Groom pub and the telephone exchange. My gran lived in the house for so long they named it after her it was called Spong Cottage. My mother lived in Chobham all her life and was highly involved in the football club, her name was Daisy Walley. It was a happy time but we cannot turn the clock back.
Chobham, High Street c1955
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Remembering The High St.
I lived in Chobham from 1939 until 1968,and I cast my mind to the 1950's and the High St. Mr Belcher's shop,where my Mum had an account taking the book to the shop and buying groceries.Mr Wellands bakery,where he made the most mouth watering penny buns, Lascelles shop, he was our neighbour in Station (Woking) rd. Moving Along Adamsons the Jewellers and Mitchells the bakers who delivered our bread.Crossing the ...see more
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