Canford Magna, Village 1904
Photo ref: 52483
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Photo ref: 52483
Photo of Canford Magna, Village 1904

More about this scene

The leafy Victorian estate village of Canford Magna was created by the Guest family of Canford House for their staff. It is characterised by rustic porches, high multiple-flue chimneys, and neat white-painted fences. A wagoner has dismounted to hold his horse steady for the camera. He is carrying a load of logs.

A Selection of Memories from Canford Magna

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 Canford Magna

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I lived between Boscombe and Southbourne from 1954 until 1956 and I remember some family outings in our very first car - a black Ford Prefect saloon. Trips into the Dorset countryside were exciting for me and also for my father who had never taken a driving test because he had a licence before tests were introduced! Sometimes we went through Canford and my father told me it was a wonderful ...see more
My mother was a cook at Canford School. I remember her Christmas parties being held in the great hall. It was/is such a magnificent house.  Oh - happy memories.