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The Lost Cat
Some years ago (lots of ago) we obtained a cat from the R.S.P.CA. My sons were delighted for a while but just after lunch a son, with tears running down his face, blurted out that the cat had disappeared. We all started hunting starting with our house. The search widened and widened but still no sign of the cat.
We all went home feeling sad as it seemed the cat disappeared totally. We had a quiet tea and told the boys we would get them another cat. A bit later there was vast "whoop" of happiness from upstairs.
Our eldest son had decided to change clothes and had pulled out a drawer in his chest of drawers further than normal. There, right at the back, sound asleep in his clothes was the cat!
Everything was happy again and the cat was warned not to be so silly in future but she took no notice of us, doing what she wanted, whenever... Read more
Boyhood Memories
My aunt Jessie (King) lived in the house on the left of the picture from around 1920 to 1954. In 1954 she moved out and my uncle Sidney (Edwards) ( her brother) moved into the house and turned it into a little tea room come snack bar. It was very popular with the kids at that time who could spend a few pence on a bottle of pop and a packet of crisps. The house next to the tea room was a bakers, owned by Mr Stow.
My Very Best Friend Janet King Who Became Janet Fenn
My best friend was Janet King. She was such fun and had a great personality. We cycled everywhere in those days and I have very fond memories of Flatford and swimming at the bridge. I lived in Mistley but loved staying at Burnt Oak. I wonder if Janet is still alive. I worked for a few years at BX plastics in the office. Would appreciate a reply from anyone who knew Janet. I remember her uncle too..and her father returning from war best wishes Thelma nee Edwards
Willy Lott's Cottage
I owned a large picture of 'The Haywain' which for many years hung on my living room wall. During the 1980s I was lucky enough to visit the cottage and it was like walking into the painting; it was magical!
Mother-In-Law's Mate June
My Mum-in-Law (Janet Halls nee Smith) came from Sproughton and her mate June lived in the cottages to the left of the mill.
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