Wallington, The Grange Park c.1960
Photo ref: W11048
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A Selection of Memories from Wallington

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Wallington

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My memories of Collingwood began with my very first day there, in 1948, when I was l was left alone in a big empty hall, not knowing what to do! Eventually one of the teachers came in, saying crossly, " Why are you crying?" and not listening to the answer! I believe I ended up having a good education (maybe being scared all the time helped !) and my favourite memory of the school was in June 1952, ...see more
We moved to a listed property on Manor Road a couple of years ago and would love to know more about the history of the area and road. Any memories, maps or photos would be hugely welcome!
So many hours of reading here in this library. The children's section was in the main door and to the right served by the 2 windows shown on the ground floor. I recall taking out every Arthur Ransome title and many others. I was fascinated by the section of the Surrey Iron Railway displayed in the gardens also to the right of the pool against the boundary wall. I wonder if its still ...see more
I attended this school in the 1960's when it was Stanley Park Secondary Modern/High School. The school moved here in 1965 or 1966 from the building further up Stanley Park Road. I lived at 138, Stanley Road, Carshalton-on-the-Hill. Amongst my fellow classmates were Anthony Dallison, Jeffrey Biden, Christopher Golbourne, Clive White, Christopher Nulty, Paul Whitfield, Richard Barnatt, ...see more