Broad Hinton, The School And Thatched Corner c.1955
Photo ref: B377001
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Photo ref: B377001
Photo of Broad Hinton, The School And Thatched Corner c.1955

More about this scene

The Church of England Primary School, founded by Thomas Benet of Salthrop in 1743, has been part of village life for over 250 years. We can see the sign 'Church of England Controlled School' attached to the school gate. Note the cobbled Pitchens path to the right.

A Selection of Memories from Broad Hinton

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 Broad Hinton

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Lived at 143 from 1956 until 1965 remember going to school there and ringing the bells at the Church,my Father worked at Norborne Farm,i left school and worked at Haskins Garage Wroughton.Nice to see 143 modernised and up for sale.
I was born in this cottage on the 12th July, to Joyce & Dennis. I was the first baby born in this cottage for over 100 years. We kept a pig in our back garden.
Dose anyone know the History of the The Crown Inn
I WAS BROUGHT UP IN BROAD HINTON AND LIVED AT 14 THE CROFT ITS A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE. I HAVE SO MANY HAPPY MEMORIES FROM WHEN I WAS YOUNG PLAYING ON THE TOP BANK.