Category Archives: memories

people’s memories of Bromley Town in yester-year.

Reminisces – Zodiac Toy shop

Zodiac Toys, is a fondly regarded chain of 90 stores, mostly in South London. The shop at 201 High Street Bromley also sold Prams. Before it was Zodiac Toys, it was Sidney Ross Toys & Pram shop and Youngsters Toys. … Continue reading

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Reminisces – Yachting Pool, Medhursts and Kennedys by Richard

Richard Edmunds memories: Kerry F Hood you are asking something now. I think it [yachting pool in Church House Gardens that’s now the Sandpit] was round, but this was 70 years ago. It was a boat with a sail that … Continue reading

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The Curious Case of The Table

In May we were contacted by a friend-of-a-friend in the South of France, about a rather stylish antique table. When they bought it, and got it home, they found a note inside:

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Reminisces – Weeks Ironmongery by Peter

An extract from Peter’s contribution to the memories on the Havelock Rec, he writes: “I had a regular delivery (of broken coke) to the lady next door at No 109 Homesdale Road, called Mrs Stokes. Her husband was the manager of … Continue reading

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