East Molesey, 'coming Over The Rollers' 1896
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A Selection of Memories from East Molesey

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During the Second World War I was in two boarding schools in (I believe East Mosely - certainly walking distance across the bridge to Hampton Court. I was 5-6 years old, so my memories are pretty hazy!!!!). I wonder if anyone can shed a light on these memories? Many thanks, regards, Eddie Greatrex
I remember Feltham Avenue very well, I grew up there with my younger brothers. I remember playing on the avenue with the other children that lived there, my brother and his friend "borrowing" garden gnomes from elderly residents . The miners strike, we all went to each others houses to tell spooky tales by candle light, the flooded River Thames just reaching the end of the road, parties, pet shows to raise money for the Puffin Club, drama group and Mr Bexham dressing up as Father Christmas.
On a holiday from Australia, today my husband and I visited East Molesey & Hampton Court. My mother's paternal family were the Lawrence's - Edward was a master butcher and had a shop in 156 Walton Road (now a carpet shop) and their residential address in 1916 was 61 Walton Road. Edward's brother James also worked with him. Edward was my great grandfather. A cousin John Lawrence owned 2 ...see more
I cannot be certain but I have vague recollections that there was an iron arch with gates in this road. It could be from my imagination but I often have flashbacks about cycling with friends to Feltham Avenue and cycling through the gates. Does anyone know if this arch was in this road or was it a dream?