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I was born in Elmgrove Crescent Harrow in 1933 and lived in Pinner Road North Harrow, moving to Wealdstone in 1934. I started at Bridge Scool in 1938 and followed on to Belmont Sec. Modern School ...Read more

A memory of Kenton in 1948 by Brian Grainge

Hi I was born in Orsett Cottage Hospital in 1955 and I lived with my parents at my grandparent's house - Quince Tree House on South Road. until we moved to Hillingdon, Middlesex when I was 2. My ...Read more

A memory of South Ockendon by helencney

I was actually born in Bushey but I grew up in Edgware. I always thought it a funny little town but in it's own way it was beautiful. The parks were beautiful and always had Rose Gardens and ponds to visit. Walking was a way ...Read more

A memory of Edgware in 1961 by Edna Ryan

I remember waiting for the bus here to take us back to Beccles after a day at school, St Mary's School to be exact! A lovely market town, what memories! Did anyone else attend St Mary's School around this time, or knew of anyone that did?

A memory of Bungay in 1957 by Jenny Leighton

My name is Tom Smith. I was born in 17 Gervis Rd, Collyhurst Flats in August 1945. My dad was Jack Smith and my mam was Ada; there were 6 kids, John, Mary, James, (me) Andrew, and Arthur. To me the flats ...Read more

A memory of Collyhurst in 1945 by Tom Smith

I used to go to Box Hill from Hanwell with my friend David Potts on our bikes. This was around 1959/60. I remember the very slow ride to the top. On the way back I remember the wonderful cycle track. It was a long run back via, Esher, Hampton Court, Bushey Park Twickenham, and Brentford.

A memory of Box Hill by Nick Beard

I attended this beloved school from Sept.1979-May 1980. It was called International University High School or I.U.H.S school. It was a co-ed back then. I was 15-year-old Canadian boy and was dropped off there by my father. Great ...Read more

A memory of Bushey in 1979 by Gregory Draper

In this photo is pictured a 645 Trolly bus the one I used to catch to Edgware Secondry Modern School at Spur Road I Lived in Manor Park Cresant the bottom of which is just in front of the Trolly bus on the right, I lived in Edgware ...Read more

A memory of Edgware by dv.ambler

I was born in 1947 - youngest of five (4 girls and a boy) lived on Seaforth Avenue. Motspur Park was a great place to grow up, we had such a wonderful childhood. As well as "The Park" at the end of Marina Avenue - ...Read more

A memory of Motspur Park

I hated hop picking. We started in 1938 to help pay for my sister's uniforms when she went to Ashford County School. At first my mother was slightly ashamed but soon entered ino the spirit and competition as to who ...Read more

A memory of Staplehurst by Doug Allen