Festival of Britain 1951
In this photograph are most of the entrants for the Fancy Dress competition for those who lived in Maresfield Road
From the private collection of Douglas Greenow
In this photograph are from left to right Maureen Standen, Carol Miles, Jean Crosweller, Derek Greenow, Patsy Hawkins and Barbara Groves
From the private collection of Douglas Greenow
Mike Greenow, Doug Greenow, Rene Tanswell and Tommy Mitchell with Mrs Miles behind Mike.
From the private collection of Douglas Greenow
Minal James and Doug Greenow
From the private collection of Douglas Greenow
We, the Greenow family, lived at 107, Maresfield Road. I was 6 years old at this time, and it was my first street party.
I remember that I was very excited by it all. The word ‘Randy’ on my chest only meant that I was supposed to Randolph Turpin the boxer who had just won the World Middleweight Championship in July that year from Sugar Ray Robinson. He was the first British boxer to win this title. Unfortunately he lost the title in September in a rematch with Sugar Ray.
Do you remember this street party? Maybe you recognise someone in the photos? If you can share any memories please leave a comment below
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Lovely photos Douglas. I was wondering about Tommy Mitchell as my husband has Mitchell family from over that way and wondered if you knew anything more.
My mother’s family (Standen) lived at 117. My aunt Maureen is in the second picture. I wouldn’t have known if you had not identified her. As I was born the year these pictures were taken, I don’t remember the occasion. I do recognise the grass banks and walls though. Where was the first picture taken? Was it at the junction with Manor Hill or at the bottom end by Cowfold Rd? I will try to find out if any more relatives are in them.
Further to my earlier comment (Maureen Standen), I think her Mum & Dad (my grandparents), are stood behind him with the cigarette in one hand and the other hand in his pocket – she to his left.
Tommy Mitchell along with younger brother Donald and sister Marie lived next door at 105.
I have just looked at the photo of Maresfield Road. I do believe that you are related to me as Maureen is my cousin, her mother was my dad’s sister. It would be nice to get in touch with you. I heard from older sister she has moved back to brighton now. I haven’t seen her for years but my sister’s keeping in touch. I remember I think the Colwell family lived next door to them. If you would like to get in touch, my email address is kathleencatt@yahoo.co.uk
My Mum met my Dad at the FOB in Brighton . She sold him an ice cream.
Hi see this is an old post now but I know an elderly lady Pat Collins was Day who lived at 73 maresfield..wonder if anyone remembers her? She’s just turned 89 would be so interested to hear.
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