Nostalgic memories of Willesden's local history
Share your own memories of Willesden 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 31 - 40 of 46 in total
I went to St Marys School and lived in Beckette Yard, Woodbine Cottage. Yes, we went to church at St Marys. At school Mr Sercombe was the head. I also played in their football team and we were the first team to ever win the league for the school. The infant school was in Pound Lane and I used to take letters for the headmaster on Fridays, to the infants. I loved it because it took me past my house and I called home for a quick drink.
Hi, my name is Liz Ely (maiden name O'Connell) and I was born in Melrose Ave, Willesden Green in 1953 and I still live in the same house. I remember doing my mother's shopping in Sainsburys in Willesden and going across the road to the Co-op. My mum would give my brother Tim and I £5.00 to do the week's shopping. We would know all the bargains - any change from the shopping we ...see more
Hi I was born in Melrose ave, willesden green London nw2, and I'm still living here. One of my first times I remember is Sainsbury which took over 2 shop. The co-op was across the road and Fredrick Reed toyshop. My auntie was always treating my brother. I also remember the outdoor swimming pool in Gladstone park. Those were great days.
Hello Willesden Kids, I was born in Willesden, Dean Rd. in 1947. grew up there until I was about 12 -14. I remember the Davis family across the road, (particularly Janet Davis - I was sweet on her, my first love, ha ha), and my mates named Alan Shaw and Rodger Wright, who lived in Grove Road; we were good friends then. We all played in the street in those days, marbles and knock down ginger, that was fun. We also ...see more
Is there any one out there who went to Mora Road school from 1947 till leaving at 15yrs? My best friends were Betty McNought, Ann Grant and Susan Grant. Does any one remember them, as it would be great to catch up with them. I had a great childhood in and around Cricklewood. I remember the skating ring and the cinema, going to see Saturday morning pictures. What good days they were, no worries, and parents didn't have to worry where we were.
My maiden name was Joan Rose and I lived at 18 Osborne Road in 1940s until 1955 when I moved to Doyle Gardens. I went to Gladstone Park School.
My two best friends were Mary and Anne Hall who lived in Chapter Road. We went to the Girls Life Brigade at Baptist Hall and also the Co-op Choir in Willesden High Road.
Saturday mornings were great fun, getting on the trolley bus and going to Saturday morning ...see more
I'm hoping someone visiting this site might remember or have information on my father's family. Oliver Jeffries known as Jeff used to work on the railway goods yard in Hendon and he married Mary Bell in 1930. They lived at 8 St Marys Mansions, St Marys Road, Willesden when one of their daughters Sylvia was born in 1938. Some of the family also lived at 28 Winchelsea Rd, Willesden up to or perhaps ...see more
Hello. I am hoping someone reading this may know of the ELLIS family who lived in Kilburn/Cricklewood/Willesden from 1920 - 1960s ish.
Road names were Heron road.
Salusbury road.
Old Kenton road and others in area. Any info on Thomas Ellis/ Elizabeth Ellis ( believed to be a Boot/shoe maker) Cissie/ Ada... Albert.. George who died in 1939 aged 32. Ronald who died in 1944 aged 20yrs. Georgina/Valerie/Henry ( ...see more
1944 -1949 I lived in Waldo Road, well all the family lived in Waldo Road my Mum Dad and sisters Phil Ted Pat Val & me,1900 - 1970s My Aunt And Uncle Collis and cousins Ron & Alan Aunt & Uncle Begley, and Aunt & Uncle Stadden & Cousin Evelyne. And grandmother Collins at the age of 4 and my sister 5 we got lost we had crossed the Harrow Road and was found and taken to Willesden Green we were missing for about 5 hours.
I remember Canterbury market, the pie and mash shop, with crates of eels on ice outside. I remember going on my own for mash and liquor, it was 3 pence and a real treat. There was also a chip shop there and as kids we used to go and ask for the crackling and we used to get it for free. Also the rag and bone man used to be there and we would take old clothes and get a goldfish. I also remember taking the jug to the dairy for fresh milk, and going to off licence with a jug for beer for my mum.
