'Little' Boldmere

[Carliol]

Carliol, most of the postcards like this were printed at the beginning of the 20th century but I don't have a definite date.

Picture is indicative of how many suburban roads of that time have since lost their trees!

 

[Kevkonk]

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I 'ummed and 'aahd where to post this picture as although it's of very poor quality it does show properties on the right which I haven't seen before. I'd be grateful if any of our photo-wizards could work their magic please.

There is a block of 1960's maisonettes there now and properties are also built behind in Boldmere Close.

I used to live in Boldmere Close, they extended the parking there a few years ago. From the back of the garden we could see what looked like a caravan park storage site, I never knew much about it.

 

[Kevkonk]

 

[JessicaWho]

Lovely story Carliol, I have a coloured version of your picture. You might like the other photo which shows the shop, kindly posted by a member on another thread.View attachment 166308View attachment 166309I moved into Blackham Drive (up on the right) in 1969 and I wondered if you remembered the white house which stood a couple of doors up from the entrance to the sports ground? It was a beautiful property and was demolished in the early '70's to be replaced by two sets of semis.

Hello I’ve stumbled across this thread in a search for someone and noticed the timeframe you lived in this area it’s a long shot but by any chance have you heard of a Bobo/Bobb Tourey? He lived in Burcombe tower on Old Bell road at the time of his passing in 1980. I know it’s unlikely but there’s no harm in asking I guess!

 

[Lady Penelope]

Hello I’ve stumbled across this thread in a search for someone and noticed the timeframe you lived in this area it’s a long shot but by any chance have you heard of a Bobo/Bobb Tourey? He lived in Burcombe tower on Old Bell road at the time of his passing in 1980. I know it’s unlikely but there’s no harm in asking I guess!

Hi JessicaWho, sorry I missed your post. The area/road you refer to is, I think, on the Lyndhurst Estate which is quite some way from Boldmere, at least 20 minutes walk. I'm pretty sure there is a thread on this forum about the Lyndhurst. Just type in a few things in the search area at the top of the page.

 

[Astoness]

jessica you may find this thread of interest although as pen suggested use the search box as there are a couple more threads on the lyndhurst..click on link below..there is a photo of burcombe tower i think

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