Crawley Is Paradise

Video copied from cine film made by Bob and Joan at Crawley Film Unit early 1960's.

[@ResidentBeagle]

Great to see Crawley back then! Thanks for the upload 👍

[@SlackrUk]

Thanks for uploading this :) Loving your videos!

[@brianday6868]

I totally disagree, I was born in Crawley in 1954 and lived there through my school days, attending Three Bridges infant and junior primary school and then off to Hazelwick. I had great teachers and educational opportunities. Life is not just about teenagers though, and Crawley provided opportunities for all, both young and old. I never wanted for things to do, you have to make your own fun, and your own way in life. I had great friends at school, and outside of school. Yes you often need money to be able to go swimming, the bowling alley or cinema. I did go to London and Brighton often in my teens, but never moaned when I could not. I was always grateful for the kindness of others, and that will always be my abiding memory of Crawley.

[@susansinclair4914]

To ne honest, no, it wasn't paradise. I was born in Crawley in 1954 and grew up there. I eventually emigrated in 1983. Crawley was okay but had very little entertainment. Thankfully, there was always Brighton, Streatham or Croydon if you wanted to do something that was actually, fun. Crawley had pubs, the Starlight ballroom (if you were old enough) and the forest and Tilgate lake but for kids or teens, it was lacking anything to entertain oneself. There was the A23 though, so escape was still possible. Sorry to burst anyone's bubble.