Nostalgic memories of Northolt's local history
Share your own memories of Northolt 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 31 - 40 of 82 in total
I lived close to Greenford Grammar (GCGS) and went to school there between 1963 - 1968. Many of my
new schoolfriends lived in Northolt or North Greenford so I found myself spending much of my early teens there.
In particular, I have fond memories of the Racecourse Estate - I would go round my schoolmates houses, meet up with their friends, play football behind the garages, go to discos or see live bands at
St Richards ...see more
my name is peter bruce and was at Vincent school 1960-1965.i have just read john bryons message.i well remember the blue diamonds! john on lead guitar,peter bridle on rhythm ken parker on bass and keith loren on drums, I believe I even sang a few numbers with them myself (probably out of tune) we were all in the same class with mr fox as maths teacher, I can remember most of the teachers,mr wingate English mr Webster ...see more
lived in dabbs hill lane went to islip manor infants nd remember playing in the little room like a kitchen, in one of the classrooms , went to vincent nd northolt high which left in 1976 it was a really hot summer that year, i often think of the shops there and the big field over the road to which the entrance is grown over now , i was with taryn parkin nd we would join some lads under the trees ...see more
HI, I CANT REMEMBER YOUR NAME , WE LIVED AT DABBS HILL LANE FOR YEARS , I REMEMBER MOST OF THE NAMES YOU TALK ABOUT AND MORE , NORTHOLT WAS LOVELY AT THAT TIME , THE NAME WAS BUSSY I HAD 2 BROTHERS AND A SISTER , I WENT ON TO MARRY BRIAN HAYES HE CAME FROM A VERY LARGE FAMILY , THANK GOODNESS WE PARTED , IT WOULD BE NICE TO KNOW WHAT HAPPEND TO THOSE YOU MENTION , HAPPY TIMES WHEN YOU THINK BACK
I now Friends reunited has closed down I was browsing the tintermnet and found this website, bit of a surprise
But anyway don’t know if anyone will remember me, Derrick
I used to live in Newbury Close, right next to the Vincent school gym and the girls play ground
My parents moved there in 53, their first and only home, they did eventually buy it
I had lots of happy memories living ...see more
We moved to Haydock Ave in early 50's when mother became a receptionist for Dr Foots surgery. He eventually needed the property back for a resident doctor so we moved into a prefab in Rowdell Rd , after a few years these were knocked down and we moved to Islip Manor Road where both mum and dad passed away. Great memories of the place and a great time to grow up . Now down in Wiltshire
I have great memories of my days growing up in northolt. From early 60 s in bengarth rd. Walking to Gifford school through the alley and horse fields. Later taking my brother Neil to the infants there. Rushing back home. First one at the crossing at church rd would be awarded with a sweet from the lolly pop man. ( they get arrested for that now). I went on to go to Vincent. ...see more
my parents moved to Sussex Crescent in 1954 with three young children, having been re homed from temporary housing - a prefab. The Northolt estate was a great place with a genuine community spirit, families all rallied round and helped each other, bonfire night was a good example all the kids would spend weeks collecting wood for the bonfire. Mums would make toffee apples and potatoes would be placed round ...see more
Lived in Newbury Way, Northolt for many years between mid 1950's and late 1970's. Went to Vincent school from 1965 to 1969 and have fond memories of my time there. Great classmates some good teachers, particularly Mr Davison the art teacher.
Remember the old pig farm that used to really stink in summer and the big alsatian dog they had that one day escaped and took a bite out of my rear end whilst I was climbing up a fence trying to get out of the way
I lived 8,Haydock Ave,.next to old peoples home, opposite the back of the shops service road, including the Cabin.1955 to 1967. My parents Reg & Bea with my older brother Terry. I was born Perivale hospital
1950. .1955 attended Islip Manor infants and then juniors.. Attended Vincents 1961-1966. Absolutely fabulous childhood, playing on the derelict grandstand, which later became ...see more