Nostalgic memories of Clapham's local history

Share your own memories of Clapham 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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I went to Saint Mary ‘Covent school Late 1950, was never told who my father was , or knew any of his family was. l believe I might have a half sister.l lived at 189 Clapham Park Road,next door to a old car parts seller, known to me as Uncle Les and aunt Lou. They looked after me a lot . Really love to find out about my real family my mother’s name was Kathleen Edith Hennessy . Please can anyone help me .
I went to Marianne Thornton 1972 - 1976 Carol Hyatt long time ago but people I remember Denise Dufort Jackie and Roslyn Lewis June Salmon Pauline Reed Sandra Lowen Pat James Carol Coughin Alderbrook Primary School before that