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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 ...Read more

A memory of Penge in 1947 by Anthony Godly

My wife worked at Weston's on leaving school any memories or photos would be appreciated.

A memory of Watton in 1962 by Dick Adams

Bill Otaway! Yah I certainly do remember him he was very dedicated to his profession and he would have no messing about in his lessons. and 6 of the best on your hands Also Dusty Miller Mr Renshaw Mr Houghton Mr Golightly Mr Freezer ...Read more

A memory of Mitcham by treacletin

Can anyone remember a film being made outside the Crossways Shops? Everyone had to stand in front of the shops and wait for cars to come along. We were told not to move or cheer or anything else. I remember standing outside the ...Read more

A memory of Heston by Carrol Beasley

In 1946 my dad decided we would join an aunt and uncle holidaying at Barmouth. They had hired a little caravan for two weeks at Caerdaniel farm Llanaber. Dad dug out his prewar camping gear [we were camping at Clevedon in ...Read more

A memory of Barmouth by johniemason

Erith was a great place to go when I was a kid as so many different shops and two department stores – Blundells and Micthell’s they were on opposite corners. I remember wondering around Micthell’s at Christmas time. I think Mitchell’s ...Read more

A memory of Erith by john.tainton

I was born at home in Lampton Road (opposite The Bulstrode) in January 1963 where I lived until 1970 when we moved to Heston (not far from Henley's roundabout). I can remember regularly cycling to Lampton Park and learning ...Read more

A memory of Hounslow by denise.r.willmott

To Andre Goddard. I read with interest your literary piece about Camberley. I also share many of the memories that you evoked. I lived in Obelisk Street for a year or so with my grandfather before moving to Crabtree Road. I was ...Read more

A memory of Camberley by David Brown

My parents moved to Heston in 1954, I was one. My uncle owned Heston Garage, his name was Bill Biggs, he lived above the garage for a while before building and living in the Bungalow next door. My sister and I went ...Read more

A memory of Heston in 1954 by Paul Biggs

Does anyone remember the Hounslow Welsh Society which used to meet in a room in the grounds of Hounslow Hospital? My surname was Richards then & my Dad was a producer of the amateur dramatics & we also had a ...Read more

A memory of Hounslow in 1952 by Peggy Roberts