Nostalgic memories of Hounslow'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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Any one remember the penny drinks shop on the Hanworth Road near to the traffic lights at the junction of Bell Road and Hanworth Road. opposite Silvesters.
I remember the walkway between Whitton Road and Hanworth road which ended opposite Bell Road. There was a greengrocer stall about halfway along the alley, i was often sent up to get some veg with my mums string bag lined with a sheet of newspaper to put potatoes in. He was a nice chap, slightly disabled, i remember he had a special raised shoe. At the Bell Road end ...see more
I too went to Hounslow town Junior school from age 7, then on to Bulstrode Girls School. Mrs Collins was head teacher. We had Mrs Johnstone for geography, Mrs Davies for English , Mrs Balls for history, miss Hull for science, Mrs Humphreys for sewing. Mrs Tyrrell was my favourite teacher, I remember her doing the Aldermaston March. She was lovely person she took us for current affairs. ...see more
We moved to Hounslow in 1966 when I was 5. Apart from 3 years when I was at Leeds University and a couple of years in South London I have lived in Hounslow and Isleworth all my life.
I remember Hounslow High Street before the horrendous Treaty Centre when it was a vibrant interesting place to shop and eat. Then the prestigious shops moved away or closed and then the Treaty Centre was built which ripped the ...see more
Alan Benfell, born 43. Moulton Avenue near Wellington School/Sutton Lane. Went to Wellington until about 52 then moved to Marshall Close off Wellington Road South. Went to Grove road for a couple of years then on to SGGS (Black & White). Spent most of my early days over "the pits" near Lampton Park or on Hounslow Heath. Avid bird watcher and crawling things..When I went to Grove Road School, my parents ...see more
does anyone remember MR BLEZZARD the head at wellington school in the late sixties early seventies?
I can still remember my first day at the infants side, walked to school with mum , got to the entrance near the wreck and proceeded to have it on me toes . needless to say mum caught me and took me in and I ended up in class 1g with MRS GROCOTT, good times
I was born in 1938 and lived in Isleworth, went to spring grove central school from 1949 to 1953 when I then started work at MacFarlsne the biscuit company at osterley. My school friends were, Rita Spindker, Janet Gamble, Christine Worboys, Barbara Kane I was in a mixed class I believe it was the last mixed class Spring grove Cental had. The school is now flats. I was in Gresham house.. ...see more
Thank you for the fantastic memory's you've brought back to me. Very innocent days and great fun. I do remember a lot of the names mentioned especially Alan Dutton which who I met three years ago near to where I live. I have also been in contact with David Embleton a few years ago. Dave Smith did you ever become a train driver as you always said that is what you wanted to be. Thanks for the great memories but sad to see how Hounslow is today.
Michel Cachia
I was born at home in Lampton Road (opposite The Bulstrode) in January 1963 where I lived until 1970 when we moved to Heston (not far from Henley's roundabout).
I can remember regularly cycling to Lampton Park and learning to ride my bike without stabilisers in the Bulstrode's car park. My sister who is 5 years older than me, taught me and my brother how to swim in Hounslow swimming pool and I can still ...see more
Does anyone remember the "air raid shelters" in the "doggy park" in indoor park and were they really air raid shelters? I used to live in Stanley road in the new houses they built around 30 years ago, until we moved to Hampshire. The "air raid shelters " have always intreged me as to what was down there.