Braunston, High Street c.1955
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Photo of Braunston, High Street c.1955

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The Grand Union Canal emerges from the Braunston Tunnel east of Braunston village and descends past the village on a flight of six locks. This view looks west along the High Street. The pub on the right, a fine ironstone and thatch building, is now a house. The white-painted building was rebuilt in the 1960s as the village store and post office. On the far left is a rare sight amid the stone in this part of the county: a genuine timber-framed house, this one dated 14th century.

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A Selection of Memories from Braunston

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Braunston

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The houses on the right hand side were not demolished when the new buildings were put up. They still exist and have recently been renovated.
Reading a book about the old railway line that went through Braunston station and came upon this poem. Its autumn time in Braunston And now the forager swears The cattle rise and listen In the valleys far and near And blush at what they hear. written by Hugh Kingsmill 1889-1949
If any one has memories from parents about Bragborough Hall as a nursing home during the last war myself and many others who were Bragborough babies would love to hear from you. Terence Wilcox
I was born at Bragborough Hall in 1941 when it was used as a maternity home for mothers from London. My mother came from one of the nearby villages. If anyone has any memories of the hall I would love to know.