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.
Why not add your memory today and become part of our Memories Community to help others in the future delve back into their past.
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Displaying Memories 51 - 60 of 82 in total
Hi there, We moved to the Racecourse from the prefabs in Fountain Close. I lived at 15 Goodwood Drive on the corner. Ihad two sisters Sadie and Maureen. My parents were Bill and Emily. They worked at Northolt aerodrome my father for BEA and my mother for the Ministry of Aviation.We also had an Aunt from Glasgow living with us who worked at the American base I think that was in Ruislip not sure. I would have been ...see more
My parents still live in Northolt - I originally came from Arnold Road. I went to Northolt primary and Vincent . I go back to Northolt quite a lot and how it has changed. Does anybody remember the accident I had in the play park with the roundabout. I still remember to this day and I can still see the firemen removing the roundabout to get me out. I now live in Somerset. The racecourse was absolutely brilliant. ...see more
My name is Jo Buchanan, I used to live at 2 Folkstone Court and went to Islip Manor Middle School and would love to hear from anyone who remembers me from 1978-1988. I'll always remember going cooler picking, down by the green gates and over the play Centre on the monkey swing! I would also love to get in touch with Nikki and Vanessa Sullivan also Kay O'Neill.
Lived in Doncaster Gardens - No.43 in the flats then No.49 in the three storey houses which are still there, before they filled the green in where we played football, with houses. Used to help run the Oriel Youth Club from its start with Pete Seal and the first Leader named Ron(?) Was a life guard at the swimming pool, went to Vincent with me mate Ken Yerby, when Dusty Miller was head master and Alan Mills was ...see more
We moved from New Cross, Deptford just before the war to The Heights Northolt. As a child then, memories are now somewhat fragmented but that reflects the conditions that parents faced. As a child there seemed much freedom, school was intermittent, lots of time, putting pennies onto the rails of the trains (I still go over those rails on way to Bucks), building a camp near the arch way into the ...see more
So glad I stumbled upon this site. I used to live at 10 Dabbs Hill Lane - probably from the late 60's.
I remember The Cabin, A treasure trove of sweet delights - sherbet fountains, rhubarb and custards, sweet cigarettes (don't think they are around any more. I was friends with the Johns - Debbie and Joanne (the twins) who lived at The Heights and Gary and Dean, their gorgeous brothers. I remember Carol Groves, ...see more
Vincent School lived in the village of Northolt - I left Vincent around 1960. The fun we all had on the old race course! Now I have a very bad illness. Would like to hear from anyone who may recll me. Thank you.
My name is Neil Wellam, I went to Vincent 1955 to 1960. I remember Peter Holmes, Ray Furneaux, Ray Page, Roger Price, Rodney Richardson, Ken Lock, Mick Yates, Mick Taylor, Neil Christie. Girls I remember, Jenifer Cook, Susan Vass, Wendy Laing, June Thrower. My sister Loretta also went there, 2 years behind me. We lived in Weatherby Close. Great days ! I now live and work in America .
My name is Peter Holmes, I lived at 70 Moat Farm Road from 1945 to 1964. I went to Islip Manor School and went to Vincent school in 1955. I left school in1960 and worked in the butchers next to the cabin on the race course estate. I married Lynda Stone and we now live in Dorset. I would like to hear from anyone who remembers us.
I went to Vincent Secondary School, I lived in Wilsmere Drive until 1976