Edgware, Station Road 1954

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My name is Derek Doyle, I lived in 88 Buckingham Rd Edgware from 1967 until about 1973 then we moved to Ireland I had some great times living here and met some good friends, it would be really cool to hear from anybody that knew me or was in the same school as I was It would be great to catch up on times gone by if anybody feels the same please drop a mail to doyle.derek59@gmail.com Thanks

My mum was born in Edgware in 1932. I was born in Edgware Hospital, then moved down to Southend with my dad's job, then to Basildon New Town. My mum is hoping to go back soon, as she still misses it there. She has a lot of fond memories of her life there and I will post some soon.

I think perhaps the school being referred to is Goldbeaters. I attended this school in the infants and the juniors, until 1960 when I transferred to Woodcroft Girls School. Yes I too remember vividly, the live eels at Mac Fisheries. Tonibell , The Don Hair Salon where I had my ears pierced for 15 shillings. The markets stalls, John Fords (the old lady with thin hair who served on the ...see more

I lived in Edgware from 1941 and, although a young child, I remember the war years vividly, especially collecting shrapnel and the sounds of bombs, anti-aircraft guns and V2 rockets. In 1944 I began school at Edgware Infants/Junior School where the headmaster was Mr. Bird. Some of the teachers were Mrs Harmer who taught music, Mrs Ackroyd, Miss Weinstock and Mr. Rayson. I avoided school lunches, ...see more