A Childhood Memory

A Memory of Northwood Hills.

I was born and brought up in Northwood Hills, and lived there until I was 24. I have never been back, but whenever I thought of it I couldn't help wondering how accurate my memories were. I'm amazed, looking at these pictures how clearly I have remembered it! My favourite shop was the Swiss baker Degeners who made the most delicious cakes. I can't remember the name of the grocer my mother went to, though I do remember that my auntie shopped at Sainsbury's just along the road. There was a little toy shop near the station, and a bicycle shop nearby. I also remember Macfisheries and Patersons - Scotch Butcher where my mother shopped every week. There was sawdust on the floor when I was little and the meat was marvellous. It's quite ironic that I've lived in Scotland for most of my life since I left. We loved going to the Rex cinema and a special treat was a visit to the Bluebird cafe for Kunzle cakes or ice cream!
But the best memories are of playing with my cousins at The Case is Altered on summer Sundays. The whole family would gather there to watch my uncle play cricket, and I am thrilled to see a photo of it after all these years!