Shirley Farrow · 1940s · Mayfair cinema, College Road
Uncle Bert’s braided uniform
It made me so proud to read your comment about the doorman at the Mayfair and his uniform.
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Richard Wall · 1940s · Hawthorn Road shops
The static water tank and the Bon Bon
My most lasting memory of the Hawthorn Rd shopping area is of the Static Water Tank that stood on the corner Kingstanding / Dyas Rd it must have been about 6/7 feet high and probably 10 yds…
Read the full memory: The static water tank and the Bon BonRichard Wall · 1940s · Hurlingham Road
Calling the milkman’s horse
As a kid during the war years I remember there were three milk suppliers.
Read the full memory: Calling the milkman’s horseMaurice Sellars · 1940s · Warren Farm Road shops
A humongous bag of Sunday papers
The shops on Warren Farm road, next to baths was a chip shop later it was a milk bar with a juke box. Next to that was Hilton’s grocery shop, further round was the Home and Colonial grocery shop.
Read the full memory: A humongous bag of Sunday papersMaurice Sellars · 1940s · Hawthorn Road
Nurse Cook’s bicycle rounds
Hawthorn road I have seen no mention of the bike shop next door to Mattys and also who could forget the aroma that you got when you went into Corkings the hardware shop.
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