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Uxbridge, Composite c.1965
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A Selection of Memories from Uxbridge

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 Uxbridge

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Does anybody remember the Eight Bells pub used to be opposite the Methodist Church End of Uxbridge high street. It was run in the early 60s by Mrs Edges .
Oh what innocent days back in the 60/70’s. My best mate and I used to enjoy going to the C s of D once or twice a week. No alcohol on the premises, just non alcoholic beverages so very enjoyable, non aggressive evenings. If one was a bit shy the hosts would get you up and dance with you, without exception they were lovely and kind. Dancing to modern (then) popular music, getting your hands on a girl and being ...see more
Hi I am researching an old Norton Dominator 99 motorbike which was purchased by a Vilnis Adamsons of 61 Knighton Way Lane, New Denham, Uxbridge from a dealer called Miles of Uxbridge. The bike was purchased on 13th May 1958. I would very much appreciate any information about the Adamsons family or Miles of Uxbridge - or what became of them. My objective is to build some history of the motorcycle which I ...see more
The above memories have brought a lot back to me. I used Barnards for vinyl in the late 50s, my first LP was the Carl Perkins ‘Dance Album’, uninspiring title but a fantastic album of top rockabilly from the king. My second was Elvis’s first vinyl release in 1957, an absolute treasure. I still play them today, never tiring of this music of the period. First 78 was ‘Why Do Fools Fall In Love’ and both versions of ...see more