“My greatest memory of Chessington was before I became a Councillor, and that was when the…
Chessington Memories
Explore memories of Chessington, with stories, photographs and recollections celebrating the history and community of the local area.
Doodlebug bomb near Chantry Road
“I was born in 1939 in Kingston Hospital. My parents had bought a new home in…
Ace of Spades Roadhouse
“At its peak in 1933 the once glorious Ace of Spades Roadhouse boasted an outdoor swimming…
15 years driving buses
“I have lived in the borough all my life. I went to Moor Lane, Gosbury Hill…
Sainsbury’s at Ace Parade
“I grew up in north Kingston and remember visiting my grandparents who lived on Hook Road.…
The staff of Eliot Godfrey Chemist, Hook Parade
The above photo was provided by Helen Cain. It was taken in the 1980s and shows…