Nostalgic memories of New Malden's local history
Share your own memories of New Malden 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 27 in total
My family lived in Blagdon Road back in the early 50s , and I was born there. I believe my grandmother stayed living there for a good few years until she moved to Nelson Road where she died in the 60s. My estranged father drank regularly in the Fountain pub until his death in 1981. He worked for Decca .He was sadly found dead in Gilpin House, Rodney Road and was buried in the public area of Surbiton ...see more
Looking for my cousin who used to live in Malden, her name was Frances Fairclough. Her parents George and Maude, (my mother's brother). Last in contact in 1964. My name then was Janet Walsingham, she came with her husband to visit where I lived in Bognor Regis, with my father ( Fraces a uncle William) my sister June and brother a John. Any info would be appreciated. Thank you.
Does anyone remember the name of the little shop on the corner of Burlington Road and Rookwood Avenue. I lived in Beverley Road in the Fifties/Sixties and was often sent round for ice cream and sweets. I think it changed hands several times but I only really remember it being run by two, what seemed to me, ancient ladies. Possibly sisters they both had buns and one was very small and thin ...see more
I lived in New Malden until my early 20s. We lived in Connaught Road, Number 20 and then Number 21. Our final home was The Bungalow 164 Kingston Road. My mother was a keen gardener and we used to have masses of daffodils. My sister and I were great animal lovers and once held a garden party for the BUAV when Annette Mills with Muffin the Mule graced uswith her presence.
We used have Christmas dinner at The Fountain ...see more
I remember going back to visit New Malden at about 9 years old and eating in the wimpey .
We went to revisit as I’d lived in the fountain pub as a baby in 1967 with my mum , who worked there . Details are so vague . The high street was lovely and I’m sure you could see went worth golf course from it ?
Amanda Jane
I was delighted to find this site which brought back many memories for me. I was born in 1942 and lived in Landseer Road until I left to get married in 1961. I then moved to Motspur Park and in 1969 moved to Maidenhead, Berkshire. I attended Malden Manor Primary School and then went on to New Malden East (Burlington Girls' School) in Burlington Road. I was very happy there and when I left I ...see more
I spent the first 25 years of my life from 1943 to 1968 growing up in Kings Avenue New Malden. I went to Burlington Road School and at one stage was taught by Mr. Cook. His discipline was renown for the use of the board rubber and pulling the offender to the front of the class by a few hairs. However I learnt well from him. I can remember his teaching of perspective. He made sure I knew how to spell "necessary" I had to ...see more
I lived at 19 Amberwood Rise, New Malden 1964-1970 with my parents. Before that we lived above the
What O café , next to Champions Timer. I went to Bushey Junior School then on to Burlington
Secondary School. Both my older sister and I used to work in New Malden High Street, I worked
at Luxton Andrews, and my sister at Multi Broadcast. We used to get our lunch from the Wimpey Bar,
the Sandwich shop. ...see more
I have fond memories of new malden. I lived in the flats, Byfield Crt, for 15years. I went to Bushy school and then Burlington - it was an all girls school. Mrs Bray was my headmistress. My mum worked for Mrs Starrs cafe, worked alongside making homemade pies and cakes - I used help some times. There was a girl named Jacky who used to help out - her dad was a chauffeur for the man who ran the betting shop ...see more
Anyone remember the Cake shop opposite Champions Timber New Malden Surrey?.
I used to work there after school and on a Saturday for Mrs Star, My Mum worked at the Iron Mongers opposite.
My Dad was a fitter at Champions Timber. We used to sell cakes, Bread. and I used to waitress in the restaurant
part. I sometimes used to waitress at Weddings. I had a fantastic childhood. God they were ...see more