Wandsworth & Battersea Memories

Hi folks - does anyone have any pictures of the French Horn And Half Moon, the pub / hotel that sat on the corner of East Hill and Woodwell Street? I think it was demolished to make way for Trinity Road in the 60’s

Tucker family history in Wandsworth and Battersea

Do you remember the Lever, Rowley, and Hawthorn families in Wandsworth?

Who remember's The Roundhouse corner of Vardens road, had my first under-age pint here 1979.

Who remembers the Lido in King George’s Park? Wandsworth Open Air Pool was built in 1938 , became The Big Splash in the 1980s but sadly it went the way of many open air swimming pools, closing in 1993.

Annie Mumford/ Mitchell/ Aldred, lived 46, Steerforth street, Earlsfield. My grandmother.

Does anyone remember Rayners bakery in Wandsworth?

What primary school did everyone go to?

When did Swandon Way open to traffic?

Every one keeping safe and well I lived in battersea from 1969 to 1976 on the win Stanley estate in holcroft house

Looking for relatives of Cove family

Wandsworth and battersea where I grew up lovely memeries

Savoy York Road Battersea and The Grand Clapham Junction.

Was my Dad’s shoe repairs shop in Northcote Road , Battersea since pre war to mid 80s , just past the market. Be interested if anyone remembers at all

Any history on Rolls Royce on York Rd?

back in the day what road did you live on?

Seeking memories of Rushmer family in Wandsworth 1968

My father david penfold, his mother annie penfold in the middle, and my mother linda kent on their wedding at wandsworth town hall, 1971, my father was from wardley street and my mother from lydden road, all my fathers family was penfolds from battersea

Did you or your family live at Wardley Street, Lydden Road, Lydden Grove, or Bendon Valley? Wardley Street Project will be starting a Community Oral History Project in coming months: a one-off opportunity to help record the history of this unique street- the home of London's Romany costermongers. This is an opportunity to meet up with friends and relatives and create a lasting legacy for Wardley Street descendants. Please contact me by reply or private message for more information. Thank you! Best wishes, Anna

My Uncle Peter on the right with my Dad on the left,Dad died at 88,Peter at 19,both born in Bendon Valley Earlsfield RIP.

York Road & Wandsworth Town Station.

Does anyone have memories of Weybridge street battersea!!

Morganite works, Battersea, london, 1978.

Put this on before but worth another go Eltringham Cricket team

Around 1960 Eltringham Juniors Hancock was headmaster. Sellers for cricket. Lovely school

Was anyone born or brought up in win Stanley estate Battersea’s 70’s to 80’s ?

Something you dont see now

Thank you for adding me you can take the girl out of Battersea but you can’t take Battersea out of the girl!!

Memories of Stag Battersea Bridge Road and British Flag pubs

Wartime memories of Battersea and Clapham during WWII?

Seeking relatives of Edward Powell, married to Charlotte Marlow in Battersea

Wandsworth Comprehensive School 1971

Guess who’s lighting up Battersea again?

Wandsworth and battersea where I grew up

Battersea boy Douglas George Alexander's life story

Can anyone help me please what is the name of the flats behind the Garden Centre 🙄

Did anyone attend Wix's Lane School or Battersea County School between 1970-1974?

Growing up in Battersea from 1964 to 1975

It’s the end of an era. After over 100 years of trading on Battersea High Street, local institution Raynsford’s is officially closing its doors, with today (Saturday 18 April) being their last day.

South London Speaks book captures 1950-1980 slang and culture

Queenstown Road, Battersea, undated

Did anyone on here go to John Burns School from 1961-1967?

I was a frequent visitor to Latchmere Swimming Baths. I was a member of Avondale Swimming Club and travelled around the country playing Water Polo for them. My sister belonged to Battersea Jackulators Woman's Swimming Club. The original Baths were still in operation and there was a smaller swimming pool for youngsters nick named " Penny Bare bums" . This is the truth by the way.

Spent many a lunch time here back in the mid 70's. The Anchor Hope Street. Back then it was run by Charlie and his wife Pat. I think they had 2 sons, one was named Chris, he had something two do with Chelsea FC. I remember spending one New Years Eve there, then walking back home to Tooting in the pouring rain. I even had my stag night there in '77.

Hi! Let's get connected!

Mendip Crescent 70s but this is 90s b4 demolished

Did anyone go st william 0f york rc secondary school, wandsworth from l959 to 1963. My maiden name was murphy

Memories of Arndale Centre in Wandsworth and Battersea

Mayfield gymnastics coach in the 80s?

Hi has anyone any photos of the Express dairy shop that was on Battersea park rd ? Thanks

1947 map of Elmsleigh Road in Wandsworth

Hi:) .... I have done the cases of 135 people executed at Wandsworth Gaol - each entry is about 300-400 from the first in 1878 to the last in 1961 .... https://www.amazon.co.uk/.../ref.../523-8958786-4503813... .... m:)

Posting on behalf of my mum - Julia Fey - she went to Eltringham School around 60s and lived easthill Estate - Fleetwood - She’s not very good on socials so I posted for her

My Grandad was born in Lydden Grove. I think the house was number 108. Don’t think it’s there anymore.😔☹️

Battersea or Wandsworth?

102-168 Usk Road, 1972

Hello im a newish member....im not from Wandsworth but my mum (surname Ward) lived in 13 Aslett Street , she was born in 1933 and my dad lived in 24Whitby House , East Hill Estate, he was born in 1931.....im asking if anyone knew the name of the football ball team that played on Wandsworth Common late 40s ..early 50s...my dad used to play there and then went on to play for West Ham 1952/53 ⚒️😘

Brenda Tucker Lowell CORNER PLOUGH ROAD AND ST JOHN'S HILL.

Does anyone remember The York Tavern pub in York Road? I was there on Fri nights late 70's, early 80's! I used to hang out with a group Sue Long, Joe Secco, John Shanahan, a guy called Kim amongst others, great times and I was still attending secondary school🤭

can you remember the first job you had when you first left school?

I went to Eltringham primary school

LastvPic just b4 my

This is Southfields today: My London: Zone 3 neighbourhood at end of London Underground's District line named one of best places to live.

My wonderful Brother, my best friend has passed away...

Wilbury Dallas Byron

When you passed your hard earned cash to the sales assistant in Arding&Hobbs and she placed it in the vacuum tube, this is where it ended up.

Remembering Battersea school with rooftop playground

Wandsworth pictorial booklet listed on oldtimebooklets.com

Minder series 3 episode 4 on Freeview

Alexandra 'Queenie' Barbara Camp's courageous story

Information about the iron railway?

Jews Row flag on garage wall

I used to work at the bottom of this road in the mid 70's, then it was Mendip Wharf. Dawsons.

Mendip Crescent

Hi everyone! My name is Izzy and I’m a final year Human Geography student at the University of Leeds, in the process of dissertation research. If you have a spare 10 minutes, I would love if you could complete this anonymous survey (**LINK BELOW**) about your perceptions and experiences surrounding the redevelopment of Battersea Power Station. I wish to find out whether the scheme has truly been welcomed by locals and delivered inclusive social benefits, or whether it has exacerbated inequality.

Born and bred in mendip crescent Battersea

Latchmere baths men's & woman's pool.

Hi everyone, I’m trying to help my partner trace information about Great Aunty. I know this is like looking for a needle in a haystack but worth a try. She is Dora Ward born in 1913, she also went by the name Betty. Her mother’s surname was Landucci. She lived in Du Cane Court and worked secretary at a sugar confectionery company. Thank you.

Thank you for adding me to the group

My aunt lived at 22, Ingrave street yeatman in the late 60s

Hi everyone, I’m trying to help my partner trace information about Great Aunty. I know this is like looking for a needle in a haystack but worth a try. She is Dora Ward born in 1913, she also went by the name Betty. Her mother’s surname was Landucci. She lived in Du Cane Court and worked secretary at a sugar confectionery company. Thank you.

Bolingbroke JM School, battersea, london, 1950s.

Thank you Admin for the acceptance to the Group my roots are Wandsworth SW18 Wandsworth Bridge area

Hi all i used to know a girl way back who was murdered in Wandsworth 1982 in garret Lane and wondered if somebody was ever convicted of her murder juliet ann partridge..often think of her ,,does anyone remember her..??..

Just wondering if anyone went to North drive childrens home ,been demolished now..🤔

Wandsworth man dies in WWI at 40

Jews Row - the Ship pub outing

Lived at Duffield Street Battersea during the 50’s.

12th December 1988, The Clapham Junction rail crash kills thirty-five and injures hundreds after two collisions of three commuter trains—one of the worst train crashes in the United Kingdom.

Pse allow me to join i lived in Melody road Wandsworth from birth then moved to Dempster road off of East hill until my teens. I attended Alfarthing Infants & Swaffield Juniors then Mayfield school.

Central Hall at the end of Revelstoke road 1990 and 2025

Battersea Rise flooded after water main burst in 1980s

Bit of a long shot but, back in the 60's Wandsworth council moved everyone out of our street, Jews Row. by wandsworth bridge. At the time they used a brochure showing what they called a slum (our house) and a picture of the shiny news housing that was supposed to replace it (they never did build houses on that street). I'd love to get hold of a copy of the brochure if anyone has it. Probably around 1964/5 ish

Memories of growing up in Fulham London, England

Hi I am looking for a lady called Lynette Dale(that was maiden name).

Edit: Surnames flow Rood, Wentworth, Beadle, Tarrant.

Hey everyone! I was wondering if you could help with another project I'm working on?

Allfarthing school photo on Isle of Wight

Street party outside 142 Usk Road, by the lack of young men probably during the war. My Dad Bill Jennings about 13 ish in this one.

Jews Row, looking from the Ship end toward York road

This is an important new scam. Please read and be prepared. Xx

Is there anyone out there who went to Wycliffe secondary school Wycliffe road Battersea from 1962 -1964

East Hill Estate in 1935

This is the view of East Hill Estate that we had from our balcony at Milford House. The railway runs across at the bottom where there was a passage that went through to Eltringham School. You can also see the factories that were next to Eltringham plus the Fulham Power Station in the distance. Swansea House is on the left but I can't remember the names on the right. All the flats were named after Fishing towns.

Who remembers the coal man? We had big cellars in Earlsfield road and I used to love the smell of a ton of fresh coal. And the paraffin truck - Esso blue/pink?

What bands did you see at the Nags Head in Battersea?

I love visiting this site. As an ex Battersea boy who lives in deepest Wiltshire these days I often hanker back to my roots – especially Battersea Park which was my playground. I used to live in Henley Street which eventually got demolished and made way for Jay Court and a childrens school. Anyhow we moved to Atkinson House – down the road from Henley Street and it became Austin Road – what a load of tosh with the renaming of the streets!!!!

Wandsworth.

Hello this is a long shot but I am currently researching my family tree and I’m looking for any information/old pictures about some family members.

I lived in Earlsfield Road near the common in the 1960 s

My lovely, life-long friend sent me a copy of this photo recently.

Anyone remember going to a church youth club on East Hill,Wandsworth?

Has anybody got any pictures of Wycliffe secondary school Wycliffe road Battersea from 1962 -1964

We lived in Wandsworth (Herondale Avenue) until 1962 - does anyone remember a dentist called Mr Spreadbury? He was lovely although I was always scared!

Thank you👍🏻

Janice Hall

Two pictures of Mayfield School. If you see yourself in these pictures you must be the same age as my sister, Carol Ann Lee.

Valerie Peckham

Please convince me that I'm not making things up!

I was born in Fullerton Road in 1955, I went to Eltringham infants and Primary schools then on to Wandsworth Boys school.

This is Miss Farmer’s class at Sir James Barrie School, Stewart’s Road, Battersea (now called Griffin). I’m standing on the right beteeen the children kneeling down. I remember Ann White, Linda Thorpe, Ernest Carter and Tommy Parrish. My maiden name was Taylor. Does anyone recognise themselves?

Does anyone remember Hardwicks in High Street Wandsworth?

Ally Wolf here, Manager of The Clapham Grand. I am proud to be hosting a tour of the venue as part of Wandsworth Arts Fringe & Borough Of Culture on 17th June and would love to welcome anyone from this group that wanted to come.

West Hill primary School about 1952-3. I'm 2nd from left front row

Here are two photographs of pupils at Mayfield School Wandsworth. They include my sister who became a prefect during the years between the Photographs. Her name is Carol Ann Lee, some of you may remember her.

Latchmere Rd. 1956.

Hornbrook brothers at Deerhurst Club party in Earlsfield

My great grandparents George and Mary Hardwick from Wandsworth

Looking for the death of Martha Bowler nee Bradbrook born c1806 married to James Bowler 1823. They were publicans of the Star and Garter Battersea. James died 1844 and Martha was still at pub in 1848. Did she remarry or die unable to find in 1851 census.

Wix's Road School memories in Wandsworth

Harbut Road today Battersea SW11 today

Did you attend rock and roll nights at Wandsworth and Battersea town halls?

Who can give some information about this old record shop please

Northcote Road, battersea, london, 1969.

My cousins just sent me this photo of Garton's Beano to either Southend or Margate probably mid 60s.

I was born at 46 Aslett street Wandsworth in 1948 . I went to Allfarthing lane school

Clapham junction.

I lived in Tonsley Place, near York Road. Wandsworth.

oriville road just of battersea high street kids playing round milkvan with prefabs in background 1957

This is Merton Road, Southfields. Just going past the Park Tavern

Deryck Barton 2nd left, 3rd row

Albert Drive. Southfields. Unnumbered property..1951

Explore what happened in Wandsworth, London during the Blitz.

Photos of Clearwater Features studio in Battersea?

UPDATE: People in photo have been found.

EXECUTION CELL AT WANDSWORTH PRISON JUST BEFORE DEMOLITION (2006)

Wandsworth School Memories.

Mural and Morganite works, Battersea, london, 1978.

eltringham primary school 1977 silver jubilee

Hi every one hope your all safe and well I was born in 1955 in my mother’s bedroom at 10 Filey house use road I went to Eltringham school and had many friends there my father and mother worked at St Johns Hospital have tried to find people I knew back then even my first girl friend Julie Cole who lived on east hill estate I had friends all over the place but never found any one from my childhood I moved to forest hill in the mid 70s and then moved to Kent where I lived for 40 years and now live near Brighton any body out there know me ?

York Road & Wandsworth Town Station.

Granada Wandsworth 1949

I was thinking today about when I used to go to the Arndale Centre as a kid every Saturday in the early to mid 80s. Does anyone remember the shop Janawares? I used to love looking at the toys and early electronic games in there!

Does anyone remember Hardwick's in Wandsworth High St?

My 1st post, so here goes...

Wandsworth tram depot.

Wandsworth Road. Date unknown.

Researching Cook family tree in Battersea

Jonno Dex

Clapham Junction station approach next to the horse tram shed early 1900s?

Lived at Duffield St Battersea prefabs mid 50’s. Went to

Did anyone go to Falconbrook in the year 1966 roughly in Battersea ?

I lived on Earlsfield Road when I was growing up, then we moved to the far end of Northcote Road.

Me and my mate. Harbut Road Battersea sw11

I grew up (1960s) and lived off the Wandsworth Road in Milford Street. It appears Milford Street is no longer there? Went to Wix’s primary school, Clapham Common.

Identifying Gwynneth Walsh, bridesmaid of Lysbeth Wynne Thomas

Thank you for accepting me into the group..I was born at Penwith road Earlsfield and attended Wandle school as an infant and then as a primary student..Teachers i recall from back then were Mr Holland the headmaster, Mr and Mrs Shepherd, and Mr Collins ..I also remember a Mr Bourton i think his name was who took over from Mr Holland at some point..I left Wandle in 1974 and went onto Spencer Park school and left just before the age of 16 in 1979..My family then moved to Tooting Bec and i lived there till i was 20 and ended up moving out to various places in Clapham and now reside in east london..My memories of Wandsworth are ones of it being the best place to grow up and i look forward to reading peoples recollections of what were in my opinion better days..Thank you kindly.

Kevin Griffin

I am researching the family history of Alice Swain who is mentioned in this article from 1909. Would anybody know anything about Lemuco Street, Wandsworth? The street name doesn't appear in any other records and may be a typo...

It is with great sadness that we lost another class member, Linda Guyer on April 14.

Is anyone able to post a photograph of a circus, I think Billy Smarts, quad up in Queenstown Rod. Thank you in advance. Linda.

Battersea Power Station: The History

Summer is here in Kent

My Cleary family seem to come from the Limerick/ Tipperary area if you have done your dna and have scandanavian markers this video explains it.

This Ep is doing the rounds again

Not long now

Angela Carter, Smiley Culture, Harringtons Pie & Mash, Natsume Soseki, Lavender Hill, My Beautiful Laundrette, Battersea Poltergeist, Wandsworth Road Granada, Cantilever Court, No575, Brian Barnes, 1984 Olympians, Battersea Town Hall, Charlotte Despard, Heathwall Ditch, Evelyn Dove! Starts outside the tube station, Sat 2pm GUIDED WALK from Nine Elms to Clapham Junction, following the route of the world famous 77 bus, leading you into Wandsworth Borough of Culture! [https://welcometowandsworth.com/.../LF-walking.../](https://welcometowandsworth.com/.../LF-walking.../)

Wandsworth celebrates VE Day 80 - Wandsworth Borough Council

194-196a Sheepcote Lane: former cleansing station, 1971

St Ann's seen here in Wandsworth.

My favourite pub. Excellent cellar. The best Special for miles around. Played darts in the Public Bar( after to 6 pints of Special, could barely see the board.). Saloon bar lively atmosphere. Lounge Bar at the back had Special and Ordinary from the wood. We did much of our courting laying on the grass in the summer evenings of '76, with the inevitable Special. 😊

22-48 Althorp Road, Wandsworth, 1975

All Saint's School Wandsworth remains unchanged after 50 years

Anyone from Longhedge St we lived at 70 8n fifties the Gurneys lived in St the Tebeths the whites and I think a family who had about 20 children the Diddys

Andy Boyle commented on this photo.

Andy Boyle

Andy Boyle

Harbut Road in Battersea SW11 with no cars

Sylvia Mist

A child of the 1970s, here's a little poem about some of the things I remember.

Here we see Summerstown Road in the flood season in Wandsworth in 1914.

Lavender Hill.

Ship Public House

Happy New Year campers to you and your family

Who remembers these school buses

Thank you all for making mums wake amazing she would have loved it .from the flowers and every seat taken . To the purple theme she loved thank you to those who wore it . The end of a legend my mum Dorsy. 😪😪😪

Dee Simmons

This is a photo of my grandad Smith outside his house in Fairfield St. with the gasworks in the background. Early50’s I think. I lived with my family in Moire Street.

Roger Armstrong

BYRON VILLA / SHAKSPERE VILLA

Lavender Hill. 1988.

Somewhere on Winstanley Road - before they pulled the lot down,

Clapham junction. 1908.

Livingstone Estate, Battersea, london, 1979.

Forbs Jessie Cindy

Roger Armstrong

Granada Tooting

Doreen Aylieff nee Turbard . Wife of Freddie Aylieff from maysoule rd . My sisters and me have lost our beautiful loving mum at age 84 .she fell asleep the day after what would have been her 65 th wedding anniversary on 22.11 23 . She is now with our dad . she lived at 72 grant rd sw11 and the wynstanley estate and later at west hill rd sw18 Her funeral will be at blackshaw rd cemetery sw17 at 12.30 on Friday 20th December and if u care to join us to pay your respects we will be going to the The Earl Spencer Merton rd sw18 after . She was a diamond and my sisters and our children and her great grandchildren will solely miss her . She was such a funny and vivacious lady . And such a good mum to us . We don’t know how we will ever get over losing her xxxxx

This is where I spent my childhood, (during the 60's till the 80's) the second block, ground floor, 2 bedroom flat, with a little garden to the back. We had a huge communal garden too. Which was great for Guy Fawkes Night, as everybody brought out fireworks. We had a huge bonfire that we all used to burn our Guy's on. There was always someone to play with, and we had the lovely common across the road.

Just found this photo of Wandsworth boys club my dad said could be Wandsworth boys and colts club in mid 60’s

Remembering Hazelhurst Road V2 rocket attack in Wandsworth

Seeking photos of Lancaster bomber crew who died near Belleville-sur-mer, France

Does anybody know of a lady called Lynette Dale.She could now have a married name.She was last know at Smeaton road near the Granada cinema.She worked at a pharmaceutical place in upper Richmond Road.That was in the late 60s early 70s.

Anyone in touch with Sharon or sonia cummings last address was in earlsfield

Hi everyone. Thanks for the add. I was born in Fulham but moved to Wandsworth when I was a baby and lived there for many many years. It has been wonderful looking at all the posts on this page as it brings back fond memories

This was my parent's pub in East Hill, near the old Naylor & Root showroom...when my poppa died there in 1960, mum tried to keep it going with my brother..but it wasn't to be. Shortly afterwards it was torn down to be part of the underpass. My bedroom was the turret. xx

Rosemarie Beaney

384-390 Wandsworth Road, 1972.

Garrett Lane, Wandsworth, undated

Bill Golding and Jesse Mattock on their wedding day 1941. Both Battersea born and bred and lived around St John's Hill all their lives.

No excuses for posting this again on the D-Day anniversary. A London poem.

Queens Rd, Battersea.

Hi everyone,

Many thanks 👍 for hopefully letting me onto this group. Moved to Buckhold Rd in 1960, having come from a set of rooms with just one bedroom for six of us, 125 Buckhold was a palace!! End of terrace front and rear gardens, beyond the garden King George's park. I think I was the luckiest boy in the world.

My Grandad (82) grew up on Ferrier Street, Wandsworth. He vividly remembers the group of boys he called ‘The Ferrier Street Gang’.

Hi thanks for adding me ,born 1953 in Wandsworth .

East Hill SW18.

Can you still go fishing on wandsworth Common???

Wandsworth High St/ St Annes Hill.

Does anyone know the twins carol and Linda I believe their mums name was Taylor and they lived downstairs flat Battersea bridge building

What happened to Lombard Dwellings in 1921?

Does anyone remember Naylor and Roots car showroom on Lavender Hill?

My one and only rose has bloomed

Interesting article with a Wandsworth link. Poor kid.

Replingham Rd.

Hi my name is Carmel Garvey I grew up in Battersea just beside Clapham.common. Broxash Road.

Riverfront History–Wandsworth