Nostalgic memories of Willesden'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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I used to live in Drayton Road, Harlesden. I lived next door to the police flats where I used to play with my friends. I am looking for Carol Foster who used to live in the police flats. Had a very enjoyable childhood. I went to Pound Lane school, then I worked at British Railway in Paddington, and worked with a girl called Megan Davis and Ruth Jarrott, and would love to find them also. If anyone can help me in my search, that would be great, thank you.
My brother and I were born in Central Middlesex Hospital, me in 1949, my brother in 1953. We lived in Harlesden High Street in the late 40's early 50's. We lived above the tailor, John Collier - its now Jasmine's , at 103a High Street. I remember as a small child looking out of the window and watching all the cars and buses going by. Our name is Foster, there was my mother Florence, dad Ernest and brother ...see more
My nan was wondering if anyone remembered her from Dean rd, Willesden green and would love to get into contact with anyone who remembers.
I live in Australia but my great grandparents lived at 19 Leopold Rd Willesden. Apparently they were a railway family - my grandfather was Charles Holliss - his dad was John Holliss - other kids in the family were Annie George William Eric. I don't know if any of their relatives still live there but my mum who is 85 now was in contact just after the war!!!! because the house was being ...see more
Does anyone remember me? I went to John Kelley secondary school from 1959 to 1962.
I went to the John Kelly School from 1959 to 1962. Anyone remember me? Peter Burbage
when I was around five years old my family moved into the ground floor of a Victorian house in Mayo Road Willesden, This was around 1968. Mr & Mrs Cooper had the top of the house and at that time they seemed very old to me, I didn't see much of Mr Cooper but Mrs Cooper was always home and she was very nice. I didn't like the house one bit, it had an odd feeling to it and was very run down. Mum and dad had the ...see more
I have fond memories of living in Willesden where I spent the first five years of my life until leaving London during the war years (1939 - 46). I remember in August 1939, dressed in grey shorts, school blazer and tie, being introduced to the headmistress of a kindergarten on Chamberlyne Road, but a week later we left London for Buckinghamshire and another set of schools. (My mother remembered the ...see more
Convent of Jesus and Mary.
We moved to 30 Dean Road in 1948 and I went to St Andrews school then onto Dudden Hill Secondry Modern School. Our flat had a side entrance which came out onto Grove Road. We also used to play out in the road with my 2 brothers Ron and Colin. I joined the Boys Brigade at Huddlestone Road then later I joined the 1906 Squadron ATC in Neasden. In 1954 I went into the RAF and trained as a photographer and then was posted to ...see more