Nostalgic memories of London Colney's local history

Share your own memories of London Colney and read what others have said

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.

Why not add your memory today and become part of our Memories Community to help others in the future delve back into their past.

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I left London Conley June 1962. My name was Ann Hobbs and I lived in Lowbell Lane if anyone remembers me I would love to hear from you I have very found memories of going to the Jr school and Senior school in Alexander Road Mr Davis was headmaster and Miss Hill was dusty head I went to the Girl Guide company held in the Jr school Miss Lorraine was the leader I also went to the Water Splash to go ...see more
My Grandmother lived in London Colney for many years I used to go and see her often when I was a child that would be in the early forties, she lived in a cottage opposite the Water Splash there were two cottages there named Davis Cottages pulled down many years ago,they were a few yards from the pub The Bull, in the war I was living with here for a while to escape the bombing,, lovely peaceful place , still visit the places there brings back so many memories Joan Matthews
My family lived in Stanmore, Middlesex and on a hot summer evening (yes there were some!) my dad would pile mum and I into his little 1932 Austin 7 and off we would go to the 'swimming bath' at London Colney. I loved it, occasionally dad would swim with me but most of the time he and mum would sit and watch me having the most glorious time. I remember there were horses in the field behind ...see more