Nostalgic memories of Whitleigh's local history

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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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Hi There Again can anybody recall Whiteleggs fair which used to arrive at Damerell fields in either June or July and remain there for many weeks.The big wheel,The Dodgems and The Noahs arc were just a few of the attractions and not forgetting candy floss and toffee apples. I can recall the different music being played as you walked around and who could resist a freshly cooked hotdog yum yum, Today ...see more
I Was Born at Lewes gardens in 1955, that's almost 65 years ago and Whitleigh hasn't changed that much all the streets are named after towns and the only change that I have noticed are a few of the shops from the green which have different names.we used to have a fine Fish and Chip shop which again was always packed and George Horns the Butchers which sold some of the best cuts of ...see more
I Have many good Memories of the Albermarle Pub which I believe first opened in 1958, there was always some good entertainment available usually a local band. The pub was always packed and everyone seemed to be happy and enjoying themselves. I used to meet many of my friends here and there was never any trouble. Today The Albermarle still stands and I believe sells some very fine food which is a far cry from the days it used to sell hot pasties. Barry Kitt
My memories of growing up in whitleigh were happy ones, as youngsters we were blessed with having such big fields and of course the woods to explore and play in.The fair [WHITELEGGS] would arrive during the summer and would remain in Damerells field for many weeks.The long hot summer days seemed to be endless and we never wanted to come home unless our bellies told us to, we all remember ...see more