Voices of Kingstanding
199 published memories.
David Mitchell · 1950s · Dulwich Road School
Filmed for Voices of Kingstanding in 2012, David Mitchell describes the metalwork rooms at Dulwich Road School during the 1950s.
Read the full memory: The metalwork rooms at Dulwich RoadRon Jameson · 1950s · Kings Road Methodist Church
Filmed for Voices of Kingstanding in 2011, Ron Jameson shares his memories of Kingstanding Methodist Church on Kings Road.
Read the full memory: Ron Jameson’s memories of Kingstanding Methodist ChurchKen Shelley · 1950s · Kingstanding Billiard Hall
Filmed for Voices of Kingstanding and published in June 2012, Ken Shelley recalls going to Kingstanding Billiard Hall, next to the police station on Kingstanding Road.
Read the full memory: Ken Shelley recalls Kingstanding Billiard HallDennis Elwell · 1940s · Kingstanding Baths and the Settlement
Filmed for Voices of Kingstanding in 2011, Dennis Elwell talks about Kingstanding swimming baths and the Kingstanding Settlement.
Read the full memory: Dennis Elwell on the baths and the SettlementBarry Gater · 1950s · Kingstanding Circle
Filmed for Voices of Kingstanding in 2011, Barry Gater remembers the shops on Kingstanding Circle in the 1950s.
Read the full memory: Barry Gater on the Circle shops in the 1950sRon Jameson · 1960s · King Charles pub, Kings Road
Filmed for Voices of Kingstanding in 2011, Ron Jameson shares his memories of the King Charles pub, on Kings Road at the corner of Hartley Road.
Read the full memory: Ron Jameson remembers the King Charles pubShirley Hammond · 1930s · Kingsland Road School
Filmed for Voices of Kingstanding and published in August 2012, Shirley Hammond recalls Kingsland School, Kingstanding, in the 1930s.
Read the full memory: Shirley Hammond recalls Kingsland School in the 1930sShirley Farrow · 1940s · Mayfair cinema, College Road
It made me so proud to read your comment about the doorman at the Mayfair and his uniform.
Read the full memory: Uncle Bert’s braided uniformPauline Hawtin · 1950s · Dulwich Road School
My name was Pauline Timson, I went to Dulwich road school, from 1947-1952.
Read the full memory: The first pre-nursing course at Dulwich RoadJohn E Rowley · 1940s · Conker Island, Warren Farm Road
Although, I never remember this being called Conker Island, I certainly remember the pre-fabs. They were built from asbestos sections delivered and assembled on a concrete slab.
Read the full memory: The prefabs on Conker IslandAlan Bartlett · 1950s · Witton Lakes
We were always over the “lakes”. The model yachts were kept in a Nissan hut not far from the lake and we would wait there for the owners to wheel them out and down to the water for launching.
Read the full memory: ‘Come in number six, your time is up’Jennifer Nicol · 1960s · Witton Lakes
Growing up I lived very close to Witton Lakes Park and spent so many days there over the years.
Read the full memory: Minnows and model boats at Witton Lakes