Egham, High Street c.1950
Photo ref:
E27004
Photo ref:
E27004
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The building with the rocket- like spire, seen on the left in the photograph, was another of Egham's fine hotels. Called the Catherine Wheel, it had origins dating back to the 16th century, but was rebuilt in 1898. The Catherine Wheel no longer exists today.
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A Selection of Memories from Egham
For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Egham
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I was approximately 4 when I moved to Egham, after my Dad left the RN. We moved in to a flat above my Grandparents bakery. This was next door to a Butchers which was next to a florist, which was on a corner.
Later we moved to Park Road a little semi that needed lots of things doing, kitchen rather than a scullery and a bathroom rather than just a wc
If any one can remember the bakery Mick and Louis Whitmore, I would love to hear your story. Thank-you
Frances Southgate.
I was born in Englefield Green in July 1954 we lived at 60 Alexander Road and I went to St Jude's Infant school and then on to the Junior School which was next door, it was only a minutes walk from our home. We used to live next door to Ted and Betty Gallon and there daughter Charmine who I played with often, on the swings and slide that her dad had made also the lovely rocking horse that he made one ...see more
My grandmother used to own and run the nursing home at Northdene on Egham Hill (just where it joined at Middle Hill). I believe it burned down a few years ago and was rebuilt as flats at Northdene Court. I lived there with my grandmother during the mid sixties until I moved up to Edinburgh in '71 after my grandmother died. My uncle still lives in Englefield Green. I remember attending the school in School Lane in Egham, and ...see more
I lived at the bottom of Egham Hill in in 1960. I went to Egham Manor School. I was only there for 3 years, then we moved to Dover.
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