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 1 - 10 of 46 in total

I lived in Willesden Green from when I was born on the 1st June 1953 (2 PARK AVENUE) until I got married in August 1974. I simply loved the area. The house I lived in used to be my Grandparent's. Both died in Park Avenue.My Grandfather died when I was 2 years old. My Grandmother died shortly after when I was about 4 years old. I lived with my parent & 3 brothers. The house was left to my dad and his 2 brothers. My ...see more
I was also born in Park Royal in 1948 and lived in 32 Crownhill Road Harlesden and went to the school in Crownhill Road so we must have met . Happy and poor times alghough it has changed a lot now I will never forget my roots .You can take the boy out if London .but never the London out of the boy Alan Collins
The first home I had with my wife and children in 1966 was one of those flats over the shops in the photo of Willesden high road until we got a tied Railway cottage, as I worked out of the Willesden Steam Locomotive Shed as a Fireman on British Rail.
I used to live in Lechmere Road, the road opposite the library and went to Pound Lane Secondary Modern School. I had friends Mary Quilter, Jackie Mangan and others. Pamela Game and Peter Game. Have fond memories of Willesden and wonder whether anyone remembers me. My grandfather have an antique shop in Willesden High Road, which is no longer there, think it is maybe a clinic.
Does anyone remember the palmer family who lived in lechmere road from 1945 to 1966 when I left to get married.
Born in 1939, lived in Lansdowne Grove, House destroyed by German bomb I was buried in rubble. Moved away to Blackpool returned to Heron Road Willesden 1947. Made very few friends, Names remembered are Owen family, Syd West Jack Murgatroyd, Brian Flynn Suffered with bad nerves and stammer, with recurring dreams of bricks falling on me. Attended St. Mary's School, Mr. Sercombe, head. then Willesden County Grammar. ...see more
I was borne in chapter road in 1938,moved to Windsor road.lived there until I went into the army in 1956.my name is Bob hodge,had a brother ray,and two sisters rita,and june.does anyone remember us.would love to here from people from my old town.
i lived until 1965, went to bridge road school.i remember the school journey to the iow.anyone else go? im terry chapman
My name is Jack Taylor I went to Dudden Hill School until 1952. I lived on Colin Road with my family. Served in the Royal Engineers 1955-1957 on Christmas Island. My wife and I and 2 children emigrated to Canada in 1967. Retired 15 years ago as Sales manager in Canada for 25 years with Mars the chocolate bar company.
I am researching my father's side of the family and know very little, my father died in 1997 and would never speak about his farther my biological grandfather . I would like to hear from anybody who lived in craven park Willesden in the late 1940's early 1950's. I know Ellen Leonard and Frank Leonard were on the electoral role for 60 craven park in 1952 . I know Francis(Frank) ...see more