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Athelington maps
Historic maps of Athelington and the local area, hand-drawn by Ordnance Survey and Samuel Lewis. View all Athelington maps
Athelington photos
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Saxtead| Eye| Laxfield| Debenham| Framlingham| Scole| Metfield| Diss| Parham
Athelington area books
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Suffolk memories
Family History
My ancestor was born there in 1793 and worked on the land. he then walked down to Barham where he met and married his wife. A couple of years ago I visited Occold and wandered the same streets he probably walked. At that time the Beacontrere Arms was still open and I enjoyed a meal there - there had been a pub there from 1600s so my ancestor didn't have to go thirsty!!
My Mother
My mother was born in Rishangles, 12th Sept 1919, her mother's (my nan) maiden name was Catchpole.
The Piggeries, Fair Oaks Farm, Dennington
My parents had a large pig farm at Fair Oaks during WW2 - does anyone by any chance have any photes or memories, please?
Grandfather
I have only visited Eye once and that was to visit the Queens Head Inn in the centre of Eye. My grandfather was born there and my great-grandfather owned it. I know it is over 550 yrs old and a magnifent old building. I have just recently heard that it has closed? I would love to hear from anybody about this. My past family were all farmers in that area and also some of the neighbouring areas. They went under my mother's maiden name of Rush, is there anyone left?
Low House
lived here in the 'low house' for a couple of years with my parents; eddie and anna macleod, in fact i feel my heart still lives here. the sunday hunts, kippers on a friday, local folk groups around the settle, big, thrashy, noisy 'cool' bands in the stable/shed. the beer festivals, the adnams ale and me and my family welcoming everyone into our home, the Kings Head.
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Many Pleasant Evenings
The low house was run by a lovely couple named Paul and Janet Parsons. The had a son Zach (Zacky Bongo) and a daughter, Tabitha. What a pleasant atmosphere they always maintained. Friends like the Parsons are rare and sadly I do not know where they are now. We were only a stones throw away in St. Mary's cottage. The only seperation from the pub was a very small garden and an equally small garage. I hope all is well with my long lost friends from Laxfield.
Childhood
I grew up at Turkey Hall in Cratfield but Laxfield was more of my village. I worked at Sparrows grocery store and my parents, Terry & Joan Ward bought my first "new" bike from the store pictured here. I remember getting it for passing the 11+ exam and spent hours riding around Laxfield and Cratfield - occasionally stopping to by a Mars Bar at the bike shop. I lived in the area from 1966 to 1986 and have to say I have nothing but fond memories - it almost seems as if life stood still in that quaint village for 20 years. I often find myself doing Google searches to re-connect with pictures of that era of my life. I haven't been back to Laxfield in about 15 years but am feeling the draw. I think it will be soon.
