Nostalgic memories of Welling's local history
Share your own memories of Welling 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 11 - 20 of 73 in total
I was born at number 4 john Newton court in 1954. Although it was a small flat which I shared with brother Terry we were lucky to have wonderful parents ( Joan & Binty ) spent every moment playing football on the green and up Danson Park . Had brilliant mates like Gary Kemp, Steve Scott, Barry Smith ,Brian Fearn , Kenny Farrah and Roland Young where are you all? Very early sixties Rolling Stones dropped into the ...see more
Lived in Welling for over 20 years and remember the shops of 50/60s very well. Does anyone remember when the Circus came to Danson Park and they had a parade from what I think was Albany Park station to the park. Also they used to have a carnival parade down Bellegrove Road with floats and bands. Does anyone have a photos of these.
Oh the good old days.
There was Barclays Bank in the corner and I remember my dad making an appointment to see the actual Bank Manager himself who had his office to the left at the back.
I remember the Bakers next to Barclays Bank on Welling Corner (Broomfield’s). A cat had given birth to kittens in the back and as a little girl pre-school I believe, I was allowed to go into the back and see them. ...see more
Hello all
My mum Doreen Ashton (coleman)
Came second in this compertion 1964
I was a 1 year old, and 1 of three girls at the time
My mum was always glamerous and beautifull
Does anyone recal these contests ?
I am searching for perhaps in the local paper at the time, and pictures,
Thank you
Lesley
I lived at 111 Danson Crescent right by the gates to Danson Park, I went to Westwood School and played for their football team this would have been in the early sixties. I used to sell the Evening news and Standard papers on the corner of Welling high St next to the bank. At sixteen I got a job in London and I remember walking up Danson Cres then up to the train station every morning and evening. That was a long ...see more
I used Mill Cycle constantly from 65 - 70. They had a models department that stocked everything from Airfix to Jetex motors.
I seem to remember above the shop was an illuminated sign of a bike that seemed to be cycling?
I lived in Bellegrove Road at number 267 - nearly opposite Shoulder of Mutton Green. Went to Eastcote and Westwood schools.
First job was at AJAX records as an assistant. Loved it great job.
Looking for folk who worked in the store in the early sixties. Must be someone out there. I worked in the menswear Dept. Barbra Day, Daughter of Mr Day , the Manager of the
Bexleyheath menswear Dept Worked on the record counter. E-mail me on : pjharris012peter
@aol.com Love to hear from you.
i spent my early days in welling having moved from Canning Town in 1938 lived at 6 Axminster crescent went to the new St Michaels Elsa road and Erith tech.schools.
Visited the Embassy Roamed borstal woods Danson park and Fanny on the hill.
My e mail address is g.olmit@btinternet .com have seen a comment from Michael Hibberd would like him to contact me.
Girls cried when they saw the charred remains of the Inferno Club, a teenage venue held at the old British Legion hall in Station Approach. It had mysteriously caught fire around 3am on Sunday, September 18th, 1964. Many teenagers refused to believe the club had gone and some even returned from their holiday to see for themselves. Whatever adults thought of the club - local residents had often complained ...see more
I was born in 1947 and moved to Welling in 1951. I feel very lucky to have been a teenager in the 60s when music for us really started to take off. I was a massive Beatles fan but loved the other stuff as well. Went to the Twisted Wheel (do you remember they didn't have a dance licence so when the light flashed you had to stop dancing). Who remembers the Parish Hall dances and the youth club on the corner ...see more