West Hendon, The Broadway c.1965
Photo ref: W639151
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A Selection of Memories from West Hendon

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 West Hendon

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I was born in 1946. I lived in Stuart Avenue opposite the large floral clock of Edmunds Walker co. The clock was adorned with flowers all through the year. There was a field at the end of our road adjacent to the Edgeware Road. Us kids were always playing in the street or in that field. Very few cars in those days. I remember Mum sending me to the bakers for a 'Gold Medal' bloomer loaf. I believe it was ...see more
Totally UNRECOGNIZABLE not like the old days at hendon.
SCHWEPPES FACTORY All Demolished in September 1984 West hendon. 1985 Was just a building site opposite the house's on Garrick road.The old road Leading down to deerfIeld Cottages was all Closed Off with gate's for a few years At the top of garrick road Wilberforce road while Under reconstruction new building's it was very busy on site with lorries, bulldozers work men in out Of the site that was the end Of Schweppes factory Sites all demolished by the end off 1984.
Michael kenny security dog handler worked at schweppes factory in the 1960s to the 1970s with his german shepherd security dog sabre providing a good service with many years spent working there alongside his Dog SABRE that loved the water fountain in the hot summer nights At the schweppes factory WEST HENDON LONDON.