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Nostalgic memories of Cholderton's local history

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For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our web site to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was when the photographs in our archive were taken. From brief one-liners explaining a little bit more about the image depicted, to great, in-depth accounts of a childhood when things were rather different than today (and everything inbetween!). We've had many contributors recognising themselves or loved ones in our photographs.

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My Time At Cholderton 1957 1960
I was very young around 5 I believe when I lived there. My Father (Jim) who was a motor engineer ran the Parkhouse Garage where my mother (Eileen) also ran a Cafe. There was a small garden pond in the front garden which my younger sister Rosalind fell in. I remember a young friend called Hugo that lived at The Red House near the garage. We kept a pony there. I walked to the school every day with my ...see more
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Added 11 March 2020

Cholderton House Employee

My grandmother was in service at Cholderton House for several years from about 1929 to 1931, but left when she was 20 to get married. Her name was Ida Gladys Lever and she was from the village of Chilmark . According to my mother, she was very happy during her time at Cholderton House, and always said how nice her employers were. Could you tell me what the owners' family name was at that time ? I wonder if there is anyone still alive who would know about those times. Thank you!
Cholderton, St Nicholas's Church and Post Office c1955
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Added 27 May 2018

Childhood Visits To Cholderton.
My great aunt and great uncle, Dolly Phillips and Tom White (they were brother and sister, she widowed, he a batchelor) lived in the first cottage on the left of the lane in the 1970's and early 1980's and probably before this although I don't know how long for. We visited frequently when I was a child since we only lived in Salisbury, although this was always on a Sunday and so I never actually saw the shop open. I'd love to know how old these cottages are.
Cholderton, St Nicholas's Church and Post Office c1955
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Added 06 September 2014

Cholderton Post Office
My parents bought the shop in 1976. I have very fond memories of living in the village throughout the 70's and 80's. Unfortunately the rise of the supermarkets forced it's closure in the 1980's so we converted the shop into the cottage that is there today, I did live in it for a short while.
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Added 22 May 2014

Cholderton Post Office
I spoke to my Dad last night to share what I found on Cholderton. He grew up in the Cholderton Post Office building in the 20's. He also lived in the cottages in the laneway that leads to St. Nicholas Church. He described it to a tee and was very excited. His name is Cyril Jenkinson and his parents were Edith and Wilfrid Jenkinson. They ran the post office for many years.
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Added 24 August 2008