Nostalgic memories of Earl's Court'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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I love all the Francis Frith prints of Earls Court. I moved there as a young child in the mid 60's, so some of the old photos on here were taken during my life time. This colour tinted image of Earls Court road with the old WH Smith's shop on the left hand side in particular evokes such poignant memories for me. I frequently wandered along the Earls Court Road and regularly popped into ...see more
My great great great aunt, Kezia Dedman, married John Rogers Herbert RA artist in 1833. They became Catholic converts in 1838. They had three children baptised at Holland Street Roman Catholic Chapel Kensington in 1838. I have never found my Kezia Herbert nee Dedman's Catholic baptism book. Even the Westminster Diocesean Archives cannot find it. But I know my ancestors both became Catholics in 1838. ...see more
My Father Eric , Worked at the Earls Court Exhibition Building in the 40's as a Catering Manager! later after he married he was co-Publican at The Lord Ranelagh Pub, 3 blocks down the road.