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Maresfield Road

Festival of Britain 1951

By Douglas Greenow

Photo:In this photograph are most of the entrants for the Fancy Dress competition for those who lived in Maresfield Road

Photo:In this photograph are from left to right Maureen Standen, Carol Miles, Jean Crosweller, Derek Greenow, Patsy Hawkins and Barbara Groves

Photo:Mike Greenow, Doug Greenow, Rene Tanswell and Tommy Mitchell with Mrs Miles behind Mike.

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

This page was added on 07/08/2010.

Comments about this page

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.

By David Gillam (08/08/2010)