Nostalgic memories of Northwood Hills's local history
Share your own memories of Northwood Hills 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 12 in total
I came to live in Northwood Hills in 1946, aged 16 months. I attended Pinner Road Primary School and then on to Potter Street where I was a prefect in my final year. I had my tonsils out, aged 6 in the lovely old Cottage Hospital, affectionately known as the Little Hospital. I remember saving my pocket money up to buy records from the minutely small record shop next to the Bluebird Cafe. The Rex cinema had ...see more
At the ripe old age of 89 years I well remember my years at what I have always regarded as "Home.".
In 1931 I first entered the world, living in Wembley, but in 1935 I recall my father meeting Harry Peachey of Belton Estates and arranging to purchase a yet-to-be built semi-detached house in Northwood Hills. The road at that time was unnamed and in discussion with Harry Peachey ...see more
Seeing the photo of the 'Northwood Hills Hotel' and the tall 'office' building beyond, took me back to recall 'The Cleopatra Restaurant' that was in the building, next to the hotel, in the mid-60s. Apart from working in the toy shop ('Toys and Sports') in the parade there (as a 'Saturday Job') whilst I was at St. Nicholas ...see more
Also sweet shop opposite, and the Finlays at the Met station, with Betty the station master around 1972. Mate at school parents owned the Northwood Hills pub and had Elton John perform live every weekend! Mad Messerchmitt bubble car driver RAF guy from HQ ...see more
Although our postal address was Woodford Crescent, Pinner; the Northwood Hills shops, some 20 minutes walk away, were the closest. I remember the lovely 'Swiss Chalet' bakers, Paterson's butchers next door, Prangley's bike shop, a Wimpy Bar, W.HSmith's, several sweet shops with many '4 for a penny ' sweets, the best one to me being round the corner by the cinema! I remember a card shop with a ...see more
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I was born in a small maisonette off Alandale Drive and my mum still lived there until she passed away aged 95 in 2014. The border between Hillingdon/Harrow runs across the back garden. I attended Pinner Wood Primary, although it was/is in Harrow, but went to Northwood Secondary Modern as it was then. Northwood Hills through my school time was a flourishing shopping centre, with a ...see more
I was a member of the Rickmansworth Cycling Club, who held their club nights at the Ship Inn in Joel Street on the Tuesday evening of each week. After work I would cycle there from my home in Paddington, joining up with other members on the way. When we arrived we would have a drink in the bar, and then retire to a small function room at the back. Here we would relax, enjoy each other's company and discuss ...see more
I was born and brought up in Northwood Hills, and lived there until I was 24. I have never been back, but whenever I thought of it I couldn't help wondering how accurate my memories were. I'm amazed, looking at these pictures how clearly I have remembered it! My favourite shop was the Swiss baker Degeners who made the most delicious cakes. I can't remember the name of the grocer my mother went to, ...see more