Brent Eleigh, Village Shop c.1960
Photo ref: B615006
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Photo ref: B615006
Photo of Brent Eleigh, Village Shop c.1960

More about this scene

Both the Post Office, now Swan Cottage and Tudor Cottage date from the 17th century. The larger house with the dramatic jetty (centre) is Highbank, a medieval hall house. The thatched extension at this end has been demolished. The imposing brick building beyond is the Colman Almshouses of 1731. The River Brett flows parallel to the street on the right.

A Selection of Memories from Brent Eleigh

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 Brent Eleigh

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My maiden name is GAME and I've just started researching that side of my family tree, unfortunately due to the fact my dad didn't know too much about his dad's side of the family I had to send away for my Grandad's birth certificate. On receiving the certificate it placed his birth in Brent Eleigh and I was then away. I discovered my family went back to about 1750 in this delightful village, it could go back further but I ...see more