Locals’ pictures are a timely reminder

It was a rarity for some of Ashford’s suburban areas to be photographed during a particular period, so it is refreshing to find pictures depicting certain parts of these communities that often bring those memories of yesteryear flooding back.

Many towns throughout the country have been subject of postcards in the past, but often we are reliant on the armchair photographer and those other professionals that have long since passed, to record features we would otherwise forget.

Postcards are often readily available, but actual photographs rarely exist.

Many local residents will, at some point, have snapped images of their neighbourhood on formats such as slide or film. Others may have even taken cine film or video.

No matter what, there has always been someone interested in their particular area, and more often than not, after some delving, it is found these pictures still exist in attics and cupboards.

I am always indebted to those readers who readily send in such material that can be shared with readers.

This week, Remember When continues the theme of Kennington, by looking back at a trio of pictures recording the one-time sleepy village in 1964 and 1967 respectively.

The colour images were kindly donated by Mrs Eastwood, a one-time occupant of Creg-ny-baa (the bungalow featured) and I thank Sylvia and Sid Marsh for the black and white picture taken by the late Bryan Sales.

Do you have any photographs or slides that you would be willing to lend me, to enable them to be scanned and featured in the Kentish Express? If so please write to me: Steve Salter, Kentish ExpressRemember When, 34-36 North Street, Ashford, TN24 8JR or email me at rememberwhen_ kmash@hotmail.co.uk or follow me on Twitter @ SteveKMAshford.

Or you can also leave a telephone message for me with brief details by calling 01233 623232.

It was at the same time as the carnival procession that the then owners, Mr and Mrs Eastwood, also snapped their beautiful bungalow Creg-ny-baa at 177 Canterbury Road complete with its beautiful gardens and ‘sunshine’ windows. The property will also be...

Canterbury Road is pictured at its junction with Faversham Road and York Road in 1967. This image was taken by the one-time occupier of Creg-ny-baa, a much-remembered bungalow, once the home of Ashford businessman Sonny Hanson. The picture shows the...