What a wonderful collection of memories. I have one permanent record which was filmed by me on standard 8 film while my dad drove us along Sandy Lane in the Hillman Husky during the big freeze of 1963. The snow was piled 8ft high on either side of the road.
Thanks so much for these wonderful then and now pics, absolutely fantastic, I spent much of my childhood in St Pauls Cray and a lot of my adult life in St Mary Cray. These brought back so many memories, so well done!
At 5:10, The old WW1 Queen Mary Hospital site, as here, was down the road from the 'now' newbuild. I knew it well. The area is now barely noticeable. My girlfriend Ann worked there in late 60s/early 70s. Wonderful memories.
Thank you for the video. I grew up in Orpington and st Paul's Cray but I have lived abroad for the last 26 1/2 years 21 1/2 in Japan but I don't like the Japanese? So wonderful to see back home past and present. Thanks again
Brought up in the Crays during the 1950's/60's. We didn't have much but as a kid I thoroughly enjoyed myself. I still remember the sense of camaraderie and troubles shared with neighbours. Went back for a visit recently and couldn't believe it; a traffic nightmare and swarthy foreign types everywhere. What on earth happened to our world?
The London County Council estate, born and bred on it. Great video of how this area has changed from Kent in to a South London suburb. Doesn't resemble Kent at all anymore except for a few odd buildings. Very sad but that's progress they say.
Well done mart, loved the pic taken in cray rec of the tower blocks, mainly because it shows the recs pavillion although the shelter has been removed.. its at 12.20. could you post a pic of that on the CPP group.
I was born in st Paul's cray in 1961 went to walsingham school .great area to live then used to drink at the partridge and crayfish which have all gone now.great memories
What a wonderful collection of memories. I have one permanent record which was filmed by me on standard 8 film while my dad drove us along Sandy Lane in the Hillman Husky during the big freeze of 1963. The snow was piled 8ft high on either side of the road.
Excellent video! Grew up in the Crays and will fondly remember my time there. Sidcup now LOL.
Thanks so much for these wonderful then and now pics, absolutely fantastic, I spent much of my childhood in St Pauls Cray and a lot of my adult life in St Mary Cray. These brought back so many memories, so well done!
Glad you enjoy the videos i shared Derek,If you are on facebook there is a group called Crays Past and Present you may like.
@@craykent4493 Thank you Cray Kent, much appreciated, keep up the excellent work.
Thank you for the video. My Grandmother was born in Foots Cray.
Thank you for sharing.
At 5:10, The old WW1 Queen Mary Hospital site, as here, was down the road from the 'now' newbuild. I knew it well. The area is now barely noticeable. My girlfriend Ann worked there in late 60s/early 70s. Wonderful memories.
Thank you for the video. I grew up in Orpington and st Paul's Cray but I have lived abroad for the last 26 1/2 years 21 1/2 in Japan but I don't like the Japanese? So wonderful to see back home past and present. Thanks again
Brought up in the Crays during the 1950's/60's. We didn't have much but as a kid I thoroughly enjoyed myself. I still remember the sense of camaraderie and troubles shared with neighbours. Went back for a visit recently and couldn't believe it; a traffic nightmare and swarthy foreign types everywhere. What on earth happened to our world?
Use to visit my friends in Foots cray meadows around Sidcup..
The London County Council estate, born and bred on it. Great video of how this area has changed from Kent in to a South London suburb. Doesn't resemble Kent at all anymore except for a few odd buildings. Very sad but that's progress they say.
Then there was Girls secondary school in Grays farm rd St Pauls Cray ..My friends went there..very posh RC..
I miss the old tower blocks
Well done mart, loved the pic taken in cray rec of the tower blocks, mainly because it shows the recs pavillion although the shelter has been removed.. its at 12.20. could you post a pic of that on the CPP group.
I was born in st Paul's cray in 1961 went to walsingham school .great area to live then used to drink at the partridge and crayfish which have all gone now.great memories
Hello Dan,Hope your well,Give my regards to Chris..
The crayfish was the better pub
@@PaulschatNuh Robin Hood .
cheers mart brings back old mems.
The Robin Hood!!
@10:26 'Oh what fun we had..'
Crittalls corner use to have Rank labs just behind it..
my parents lived on chesterfield close
this is totally cray
Music is terrible!
Your not kidding..lol