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I lived in 24 Shirley Avenue 1930 to 1948 except when in the army 1944 to 1947. I know United Diaries were to the right of the picture, WH Smiths were across the road. In 1938 Teacofs were diagonaly opposite your ...Read more

A memory of Cheam in 1940 by Keith Watson

I left school in Dec 1951 and started work with Olby's in Jan 1952. Opposite to the Police Station in Green Lane was a children's outfitters, then Macks Photography Shop, then Bryce Grants then Art Wallpapers then K&B ...Read more

A memory of Penge in 1952 by Charles Beer

Reminiscences of Kennards Arcade brought back memories for me too. As a child, I was in Croydon for most of the war and "ponies", as we called the arcade, was a favourite spot when shopping. It helped with the war effort by displaying ...Read more

A memory of Croydon in 1940 by Sheila W

I went to school (Croydon Hall) at Felon's Oak, on Sundays we went to the little tin church in Rodhuish morning and evening, we also went to Minehead on the Saturday bus, I wonder if anyone remembers?

A memory of Rodhuish in 1959 by Angela Cox

My mother became pregnant while we were living in Khartoum and she, my brother and I returned to UK as babies did not do well in the heat. No air-conditioning in those days. My father had to stay because of his contract. My ...Read more

A memory of Bystock in 1953 by Wendy Dono

My dad Les Seary was a member of the Buffs that met at The Six Bells Pub and my mum Gwen would stay in the bar with the other wives why they had their meeting. I also remember going with my parents to your aunt and uncle's pub ...Read more

A memory of Croydon by Lynne Baker

The road on the right of the picture, which runs obliquely in front of the Majestic cinema, was a route used by trolleybuses (I believe the routes were 630 and 612). In the right middle edge of the photo, the trolleybuses ran to ...Read more

A memory of Mitcham in 1940 by Douglas Tunbridge

The coffee bar at South Croydon with 'steps' was known as the Chalet Swiss. So called, as it resembled a typical Swiss wooden building. It was one of only a few places 'teenagers' could meet. Another was the Tarantella on the A23 towards Norbury.

A memory of Croydon in 1959 by Sylvia Fowle Ne Williams

Growing up in Wallington in the 70s and 80s was fantastic! We moved to Wallington from Sutton when I was a few months old, the house was split into two flats, nana and grandad lived downstairs, mum, dad my brother and I lived on ...Read more

A memory of Wallington in 1980 by Paul Railton

I was bought to live in Croydon when I was about 5/6yrs and my parents actually ran the newsagents James and Horner (if my memory serves). I remember living next door to a furrier, and only just having found this site my ...Read more

A memory of Croydon in 1952 by Jacqueline Barden