Chatteris, High Street c.1955
Photo ref: C210011
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This small fen town was originally built on an island surrounded by seasonal sheep-walks. Even as late as the early 17th century, there was no road linking Chatteris with Ely. It was only when Cromwell installed Henry Ireton as Deputy Governor of the Isle of Ely that the road which is now the A142 was built.

Memories of Chatteris, High Street c1955

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. These memories are of Chatteris, High Street c.1955

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This photo shows my mum pushing the pram with me in it! This photo would have been taken in 1959.