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My name is Malcolm Snow, I was born in 1939. I grew up in 7, Bleinheim Rd. My Dad was Les Snow from Fair Oak, and Flo Jennings from Eastleigh, Grandparents where Frank and Annie Snow, and Louisa Jennings later to be Mellish. Grandad Jennings was killed in WW1. Our house was demolished to make way for the Salvation Army building in Bleinheim Rd, and my Grandma Mellish's house made way for the swan shopping centre. My parents later moved to 6, Doncaster Rd.
I went to school in Chamberlayne Rd, Headmaster was Alan Shotter?. My first job was with James Hand and Son Milk Deliveries, and then a Meat man next to Lord Ranks estate at Sutton Scotney. I ...read more here
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HILLIKERS FAGGOTS
My Nan and Grandad lived on the corner of Factory Road, and Cranbury Road, opposite Stan Brehaut the photographer, who went on to work with Jack Hargreaves in his programme 'Out of Town'. The Centre of Eastleigh holds such fond memories for me, but especially the faggots and savoury duck shop, with Mrs Hilliker (I think) behind the counter. There used to be a cat sat on the counter when you went in, no health and safety in those days!! The smell was amazing, but in the week, it also smelt of the railway men that used to call in for their lunch, as she had a dining room at the back of the shop. Clemoes shops in ...read more here
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A. Webb photographers
I am looking for my mothers beginnings she was fostered for 6 years. She was born in 1929 in Southampton and as I have no relations to ask about her 1st 6 years it is a mystery where she was during these years. I have few photo,s of her but one is her age 10 months on a postcard layout and the photographer was A Webb Eastleigh. Has anybody heard of him? Would really appreciate any memories of this photographer with a clue to my mothers whereabouts at that time
Thanks
Diana White Wincanton Somerset
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Swimming Pool Drinks
Wow! I had almost forgotten about this pool. I have already recorded memories of swimming in the rivers at Bishopstoke, but when there was an epidemic of Polio we were all stopped from going into the river and went to the swimming pool instead. My favourite memory was having a cup of hot Bovril after an afternoon in the pool. It did become very crowded as it served Eastleigh as well as Bishopstoke and Fairoak. The girls changing booths were one side and the boys the other, although I think it was cheaper if you used the open hut at the far end.
The name A Webb on photographs rings bells, as my mother had one and ...read more here
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Extracts From Eastleigh & Hampshire books
This view is from the footway outside Lloyds Bank. On the right is what was once the most important building in the town: the Railway Institute, built by the directors of the railway. It provided a clubroom, a dance hall, a stage, a library and training facilities for young people. It was demolished some years ago and replaced by a Safeways store. On the other side of the road is a men’s clothing store, Baker’s, and the Eagle Building accommodating Woolworths.
An extract from from"Around Eastleigh including Chandler's Ford, Bishopstoke and Botley Living Memories".
Not far from the airport is North Stoneham Church, which has undergone many alterations since it was first built in the 10th century. There are many monuments in the church and in the graveyard to famous people, including Sir Thomas Fleming, who was the Lord Chief Justice who authorised the execution of Guy Fawkes, and Admiral Lord Hawke, victorious in the Battle of Quiberon Bay. In the graveyard are stones bearing indications of the profession of the person buried beneath, such as a violin or books. The ten bells in the tower are often tolled.
An extract from from"Around Eastleigh including Chandler's Ford, Bishopstoke and Botley Living Memories".
We are now further along Leigh Road and looking back towards the station. Trees planted c1900 are now mature, and more modern lighting has been installed. On the right is the Eagle Building, erected c1900 by William Wallis, an entrepreneur who liked large buildings. It was occupied mainly by Woolworths, but there were also small shops such as the Luton Hat Shop; Alfred Webb, a photographer; Collins, a butcher; and Bayliss, a greengrocer and florist. The edge of the recreation ground can be seen on the left.
An extract from from"Around Eastleigh including Chandler's Ford, Bishopstoke and Botley Living Memories".
This is a slightly later view than E167001. Baker’s is still on the comer. On the opposite comer is Smith Bradbeer & Co Ltd, a well-supported local general clothing and furniture store. Note that one of the cinemas, the Picture House, has given way to Fine Fare (centre right). A particular feature of these early days was the sun-blinds to be seen out over the footway in the centre of the picture. Their purpose was to shield the copious provisions in shop windows.
An extract from from"Around Eastleigh including Chandler's Ford, Bishopstoke and Botley Living Memories".
We are now in the centre of Eastleigh; in fact, we are looking from the station along Leigh Road, originally a farm track but steadily improved and extended as the town grew. All the main banks are situated here. The National Provincial (left) has become NatWest; the Midland is next door, now HSBC; and the tall building on the right was originally the Wilts and Dorset Bank, which became Lloyds in 1914. The building has been completely rebuilt. The smaller Barclays Bank, seen here on the right, is still next to Lloyds, but has gone round the comer out of sight.
An extract from from"Around Eastleigh including Chandler's Ford, Bishopstoke and Botley Living Memories".