Cottesmore, The Village c.1955
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Photo of Cottesmore, The Village c.1955

Memories of Cottesmore, the Village c1955

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My name was Liz Shepherd and we were new arrivals. I remember Dick Broom in the village shop that sold everything from Brussell sprouts to Royal Doulton and was also the Post Office. The butcher would leave his straw hat hanging outside his shop when he wasn't there so you didn't waste time walking up the yard. The amazement when one of the thatched cottages on the main street I think was sold for £1500. Most ...see more