Nostalgic memories of Compton's local history

Share your own memories of Compton 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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My name is Stuart Humphreys I turned 64 this may and between 1955 and1957 I went to Compton school . We lived in churchfields for a time but also my dad who at the time was training for a career at G.C.H.Q. was a chauffeur for a family called stott (I think) and my mum was their cook, we lived in the attic if memory serves and I remember they were having a swimming pool built. I think they had a ...see more