Nostalgic memories of New Malden's local history
Share your own memories of New Malden 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.
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Displaying Memories 11 - 20 of 26 in total
I remember that head master he would yell out my name in assembly he was so. Loud I would shake in my shoes
Way back in the 1940's,on a pre arranged Saturday and as a young lad who was very interested in athletics at the time, I would walk from my home, that was at the bottom of Seaforth Avenue (Number 34),up to Blakes Lane to just about where this photo was taken. I would then either climb over or go under, the large wooden perimeter fence, and spend the rest of the day, partly secreted among the bushes and ...see more
I was born and brought up in New Malden and my Uncle cooked,made the ice cream and ran this cafe for a Mr Gilbertson in the 50s and 60s. My Uncle was Albert Mickelburgh brother to my Mother who was Ivy Shettle.I have four brothers Christopher,Clive,Colin and Kenneth and one sister Joy and we all went to Burlington Road school. I think the cafe was called Kreemex but not sure how it was spelt.
My parents were also married here in 1939. I was the their only child. I loved the 'village' as we called it. It was great cycling down the High Street on the very wide pavements and everyone acknowledging you with a cheery Hello Sheila! Sadly I left that part of my world behind in 1961 when I married. They were very, very happy memories. I am pleased to say I have since had three wonderful children ...see more
Not a memory for me really, but my mum and dad were married in this church. Mum was Gladys Cairns and lived at 17 Grafton road with her mum Alice Dad Albert two brothers Bob and Richard and two sisters Mary and Ellen. ive never been to the church but remember the house in Grafton road like i was there yesterday, im now 50 and the house has long gone, sadly to my Grand parents. My dad lived at 21 Yew Tree close Worcester park With his Dad Sidney and mum Rhoda and sister Christine.
I was a student at Burlington School in the 1950's .You might remember me as the scruffy kid who lived in Blagdon Road. My mother had mental health difficulties. My best friend was Giles Harrison who lived next door to the school and the head teacher was Mr Williams. There was a playing field near the school, down a lane that led to the Venner factory.
I have been trying to find any Arbuckles that are in Australia as I know they would be family because my uncle came here after the 2nd World War. He was very young and married a few times; as I was told by my mother and did have children, so if you are out there please get in touch barbara.hudspeth@hotmail.com
My father, who is now 92, is very keen to know what happened to the girlfriend of his war service years. He has given me the name Christina Lejeune. However, he also insists it was Lejaune! His name is Basil le Heup, and he has fond memories of this lady. He thinks she may have married post war, and emigrated to Australia. I assume other family members must have remained in England, if not New Malden. Would be lovely if anyone can help.
Hi. I was born in 1945, Barbara Campbell Arbuckle at Northcote Road. My family's name was Arbuckle and my grandfather was a police man at New Malden police station with a picture of the generations of Arbuckle s that where all policeman. My father had five brothers and four sisters. My father's name was William Joseph Arbuckle. I am not sure of all their names.
I remember cows coming down ...see more
Beside Woolworths this photograph captures my mother pushing a pram; I was 4 years old and can be seen walking beside her with my younger sister in the pram. New Malden has certainly changed over the decades with many well-known local shops no longer in existence.
Timothy Whites, Cullens, Cannings & Woolworths are no longer a feature of the High Street.