Nostalgic memories of Peckham's local history

Share your own memories of Peckham 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 1 - 10 of 62 in total

My name is Keith Rattray. I lived at 44 Radnor Road, Peckham from 1943 until 1956. My sisters are Joyce, Denise and Janet, all older than me. Joyce passed away in early 1960s but Denise lives in Princes Risborough and Janet lives in Arizona. My Peckham memories are brilliant - the house we were in was basic although I didn't know that at the time, it was just home. We had an outside toilet, no bathroom, cold ...see more
I remember the bakers! The baker used to stand behind the counter with his white apron! The bread was wrapped in a tissue and I used to pick it in the way home; my mum used to say ...ooh mice have been at this!!!
I was born 67 east Surrey grove I had 11 brothers and sisters we went to Gloucester grove school does any one remember me from 1960 to 1966
Hi ..I lived in a prefab in Claude Road - too end of Rye Lane and used to use the bombsites as great playgrounds ....also used to call them ...”the debris”....haha..which they were!!
hi, as a child I lived in the prefabs on Rye Hill Park, now flats. I remember the Rossi ice cream horse and cart that used to stop at the bottom of the hill and lemon ice was my favourite. The park was our playground and my brother fell in the stream on numerous occasions, much to my mum’s horror. We had a white westie called Snowy who used to chase the postman. The prefabs were lovely and everybody in our ...see more
Hi I used to live on Sunwell street , Peckham back in early 60,s to 70’s . My dad’s name was Kenneth Burns . If anyone remembers him then do get in contact here .
I was at this catholic school from 1953 to 1956 and wondered if anyone from that era had memories of the teachers or Headmaster? This was the school where I decided I was going to do nursing. Names I recall are Margaret Reardon, Kathleen Tarrant.. The teachers who inspired me were Miss Manzi, Mr.Murphy and Mr.Goddard. Would love to hear other memories from that time.
Hi My name is Karen, I was born in 1962 in guys hospital and lived in a top floor flat in Gloucester Grove with my mum and Dad Doreen and Terry Stevens. Not sure what number because sadly my mum passed away. I do remember a grand piano being on the landing and it belonging to Miss Gutteridge who owned the large Victorian house. I remember a young boy called Ian who lived next door and a couple called Maud and ...see more
Hi. My family have lived in Peckham for over 60 years, and originally lived in Sunwell Street. My father, uncle and aunts attended John Donne and later Peckham Manor and Peckham Girls respectively. My dad used to tell me how great Peckham used to be and how magical christmas was at Jones & Higgins. It'd be nice to hear from anybody who knows or remebers us.
My best friend was married to John Dinsdale who lived in a flat above Evan Cooks and was the yard man and I think a part time driver They were there in the late 60's early 70's and had 2 sons.