Nostalgic memories of Penge's local history
Share your own memories of Penge 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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Displaying Memories 21 - 30 of 48 in total
I was born in 1942 after the bombing of Holy Trinity Church which had stood at the junction of Anerley Road and Croydon Road. My christening at only a few days old took place in all that then remained of the Church - the Tower! always a talking point in my family. Eventually the tower itself was demolished and Holy Trinity Hall was built on the site, where in 1964 my Wedding ...see more
I am Dr Alec McHarg, I attended Penge Secondary Moden School in the mid 50's-60s. My memory of my school, my fellow school friends and teachers was happy, encouraging and challenging. I live in Australia and visit the UK and Europe on a regular basis. I would like to contact some of my old school friends; Malcolm Locke, Richard Thomas, Keith Jordan, John Warwick, ...see more
I lived with my mum and dad Frank and Gladys Shadbolt (nee Roots) in Woodbine Grove, surrounded by family, grandparents, Bob and Mary Roots also from Woodbine and my Nanny Shadbolt who lived in Hawthorne Grove. I went back recently and wish I hadn't, I will stick to the great memories I have growing up there. We moved to 80 Queen Adelaide Court when the council slapped a compulsory purchase on our house ...see more
Hi :) I was wondering if anyone has any memories of 127 High Street, Penge as a piano shop? A few people have said it was called Hicks but we have no images of the shop. Any memories or images of the piano shop, or even as the jewellers in 1960 would be amazing!
Thank you,
Charlotte
As a resident of Anerley (Upper Penge) from 1945 to 1963, I was fascinated to see a memory posted by Max Latter. Derek Latter was known to me for many years. His family lived in a mews flat just off Maple Road. Was not the name Watermen and Lightermen's Almshouses?
I lived in Queen Adelaide Court, round about 1959 with Peggy and John Miller, and their daughters Brenda and Maureen; my name was Carol Jeffries. We moved from Woodbine Grove. I remember the Essoldo and the Odean Cinema and the market in Maple Road, wonderful times! Does anyone remember me?
I think I am right in saying that Olby's had a wire cable system of sending money in small canisters from their counters to the accounts office. They used to put it in the canister, screw it into a lid attached to the wire, then fire it across the room by pulling a chain. It gave me such a thrill, and I would hope that any shoping included going there to see these things wizzing around; and just maybe get a penny from my Mum to get me weighed by this huge machine in the corner.
I remember my father taking me to see Dr Kellarhar as an emergency case; he always took a paper with him and leaving it on purpose, as a thankyou. His surgery was very dark and every thing seemed to be brown. The waiting room was like the most quiet place on earth, everyone spoke in whispers, and it had a reception just inside the door as you went in, and the lady greeted you as you entered.
I have said that my early life began in Penge in 1947, but that is only as far back as I can remember. Although I was still only two then, I do have a very good memory. I can remember while I was in a pram outside the original Post Office in the lower part of the High Street, the snow fell later than usual that year. That was along on the left side amongst the shops opposite the Police Station. On ...see more
Does anyone remember the dance studio above John Collier menswear.?
