Welling, Welling Corner 1955

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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 walk, ...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.