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Alderton maps

Historic maps of Alderton and the local area, hand-drawn by Ordnance Survey and Samuel Lewis.   View all Alderton maps

Alderton photos

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Yardley Gobion| Towcester| Hanslope| Blisworth| Stony Stratford| Milton Malsor| Wolverton| Calverton| New Bradwell| Stowe

Alderton area books

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Memories of Alderton

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Northamptonshire memories

The Shop to The Left of The Picture

High Street c1965
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The shop on the left was, from 1900 to 1950, a sweet shop and newsagents. First owned by Fennel and Means, two single ladies. Then the Coxs bought it and moved the shop across the road to the right of the picture. Then it was a barber's shop, violin maker's shop and now it's owned by an Eel Catcher and Willow merchant. The terrace was built in 1774.

Mason Family

My great great grandfather, Fred Mason was born in Outwell, Norfolk around 1859, he had a brother, john Thomas. It is believed that the family ran/owned a laundrette business. In 1880 he married Jane Ann Yates from Rostherne Village, Altrincham, cheshire. Why he and his brother moved to cheshire is unknown. still looking for any information.

geoff mason

School

My name was at that time, Annette Mothersole. I am the youngest daughter of Doris and Bert Mothersole. My two sisters are Yvonne Rushbrooke and Vivienne York. My dad was a farmer we lived on Poppyloy Farm. and went to school at Southery and till I was about 11 and then moved to Feltwell. My dad was a Capt. in the Southery Home Guard in WW11. I would love to know more about that unit and the men in it. After my dad was in a horrific accident he and my mother moved to a smaller house in Hockworld, but my dad always went to the Bell in Southery on Sat. to have a couple of drinks and to play dominoes and when I was home to see them i went with him. He loved that game!!
If you have any memories to share of the Home Guard, or my family I would love to hear them. Thank you. Easter Sunday 2010

Salters Lode c1900 Painting

I have a painting by Charles A Challis c1900 of Salters Lode. I've tried to research him & believe he was a schoolmaster at Salters Lode or nearby.

Life in The Country

The Church c1960
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I was stationed in the USAF at RAF Lakenheath. I resided at Church View, Church Road with my wife, 3 daughters, and our 3 Shelties. My oldest daughter Cindy learned to ring bells at the church and was sweet on a local boy, Robert Pepper, who was killed early in life on a motorcycle. My den turned into a local gathering place for the teens in the village and I thoroughly enjoyed my tour, the people in the town and the wonderful view of the church from our front gardens. I will always cherish the memorys of the English countryside and the Fens.

Cindy And Family .... And The Lovely Robert

The Church c1960
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I remember you all living in the Ferguson's house ... Cindy brought us candy from the base and we would all congregate on the playing field. Robert was such a lovely guy - I still keep a picture of him in my kitchen, and have a t-shirt that he wrote on - it was such a loss when he died ... His sister Le'anne is still around, his brother Reuben still lives in Hilgay - and named his son after Robert. His brother Frank lives in Southery. It's nice that you still remember him, I will tell Le'anne when I see her, she will be pleased. Hope you are all well.

Living in Hilgay

Hi, My father was in the airforce and we stayed at Hilgay for about 12 months.. I don`t remember much about the stay but I remember we lived next door to Dents, it was a transport company, I also remember going to school, and I have some photos somewhere of a sports day at the school..Sorry I can`t help with more memories.
I now live in Western Australia and happened to find this site while looking around places I have been to.. If I do find th Pics I will send them to you..
All the best.. Peter..

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