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I saw this photo and recalled how little the view had changed from the 1920s into the 1960s and early 1970s. There was a place called Paddy's Heaven which was a few old cottages at the end of Commonwealth Rd, this is where ...Read more

A memory of Caterham in 1963 by Belinda Charrington

i was born in 13 cargofleet lane people i remember--j.mothersill 8 cargofleet lane m.bainbrige;hodsons;hornigolds maurice;keneth;david the leeches ;the sivitors the graftons the pollards and the scurs ...Read more

A memory of Cargo Fleet by John Bashford

I attended this school from 1951 -1958 and Mr Henry Francis Bailey ( with his wife Mary ) was always the head. At least till the time I left in 1958. They had one son Christopher who I believe wanted to become a ...Read more

A memory of Beckington by patwalker37srpen

We moved to Southall when my brother Peter was two 1959/60 From a maisonettes in Hayes. I remember my dad had a lot of work to do in the house in Greenford Avenue as when we moved in it had creosote on doors and dark green paint. ...Read more

A memory of Southall by frances.nana6

The following is taken from my mother's memoirs and the time period Winifred would have worked at the Lodge was between 1929-1932. Her mother, Ann Pamela Myring (b 1887), is described as a 'Housemaid Domestic' in the ...Read more

A memory of Shenstone Lodge School by hilary.tait

The 1955 photos reflect a time well remembered by myself and many of the following will be recalled by old 'locals'. N90085. Home to Arthur Schlater and Norwegian wife. Not widely known ...Read more

A memory of Newick

In the early 50's aged about 7, Dr. Ebbsworth admitted me to Orpington hospital for the removal of my tonsils and adenoids. I remember being dressed in a white gown and bed socks and was taken on a trolly and ...Read more

A memory of Orpington by 84anniemac

Hanwelll to me was always synonymous with the Community Centre's Flower Show. My Grandparents, Jessie and Richard Wakenell had lived most of their lives in Hanwell and would show their prized chrysanths every year. My ...Read more

A memory of Hanwell by Heidi Souster

After breakfast church was the order of the day, and Saint Thomas the Apostle was the church at 0930hrs. Mr Hawkins was the priest and Mr Pearce was the curate. Mr White led in the choir and Mr Gosling was the ...Read more

A memory of Hanwell by Nick Beard

I was a pupil at the school during WW2 We stayed at Lower Holt Farm with the Everett family. Our names were Ronald and Roy Spears. Anyone out there remember us ? Pupils at school I remember are as follows. Frank Herring,Ian ...Read more

A memory of Melbury Osmond by royspears5