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Historic maps of Edlesborough and the local area, hand-drawn by Ordnance Survey and Samuel Lewis. View all Edlesborough maps
Edlesborough area books
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Memories of Edlesborough
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Childhood Days.
I think we moved to Edlesborough in 1953/54, when I was 3/4 and my brother Philip was 6/7, my father worked for farmer Pratt, at Southall Farm along Northall Road. I think it now sells furniture, we lived at No 23. I attended the local school, the Headmistress was a Miss Price, my mum didn't get on with her at all. The 24th Edlesborough / 64th Beds was the local scout/cub group, I nearly got my Silver Wolf but we moved away to Andover and I went straight in as a young scout. My parents' names were Fred and Jean, Fred used to be a bellringer at the church along with a Fred Sears, and we were regular churchgoers. My sister Christine was born at Edlesborough but we moved soon after, about 1969 I think. One of my friends, Timothy Guest, his father drove a removal van, so that's how we moved. My parents were friendly with Mr and Mrs Gray who owned the house next to... Read more
Remembering my Granny Tibbett
I have fond memories of my granny who is buried in the churchyard.
Bedfordshire memories
AUNTY ELIZA And Her Son ALF
Great Aunty Liza lived in an area called Buckland Wharf in a long, low, white bungalow where time stood still except the Grandfather Clock ticked in her "parlour" to tell us otherwise. The room was very dark because the blinds were drawn "to keep out the sun". There was a heavily framed picture of her husband on the wall- a severe looking man with a handlebar moustache - very much the Victorian gentleman. I cannot remember the furniture but vividly remember the rag rugs on the floor. In her kitchen she cooked over a range, did her washing in an old butler sink and bathed weekly in an old tin bath. She was quite the handywoman and on her 80th birthday very proudly showed off her latest creation - a bright emerald green knitted petticoat (my cousin and I were told off for having a fit of the giggles).
My mother and her cousin would always holiday with Aunty Liza when they were little - one memorable day... Read more
HALTON 1978-1983: PLAYING IN THE CANAL & SCHOOL
My name is Forsyth now, but I was a Plumb.
I moved to Halton when I was six and joined Halton 1st School and then Wendover Middle School.
I lived in the big black and white house, which bordered the canal. There was a bridge, which my friends and I used to climb along. I expect it’s not that high, but it felt so daring at the time. We had a long garden at the front that we used to stand in to watch the air displays.
My best friends were a boy who lived opposite me and a girl who lived in the village shop - which was cool!
One day my friend, Amanda from Wendover Middle School, and I decided to run away from home. We arranged to meet at the tower in Wendover. I think we thought we could live there for some time with food we were going to take from home. We were going to meet at midnight. I must have slept really... Read more
Paradise
I moved into Eversholt in 2008. I had a little cottage in Witts End. I was in no. 2 and there was 1, 3 and 4. Although I did not join in the local community as was expected, I couldn't have asked for nicer, kinder and more caring neighbours. When I would be out and about, everyone I came into contact with was friendly and accomodating. Don't get me wrong, I was asked on many occasions to local get togethers but have always liked my own company. When my grandchildren used to visit we would walk up the lane and into the farmers field to spend time with their horses. The people of Eversholt were such lovely people and I always felt safe as a lone person. The local pub did excellent food and again was a welcoming place to visit with my family. My grandchildren loved their walks especially as there were so many blackberry bushes along the way. I have lived in so many differant places over the... Read more
My Roots From Birth to 50years
2008 and this shop is still here. It has changed very little in looks. It was owned by the same family Bonner from my early memory of about 1950 for many years. Today it remains a post office/shop
From Birth to 25yrs
I lived at the house just at the top of photo. The outbuildings can clearly be seen in the adjoining field to the family home. I spent all my childhood years playing with my brother and friends here. I used to love watching the working barges going through the locks. My grandfather kept the Three Locks (known then as The New Inn) as publican for 16yrs. (That was when the barges were horse drawn.)
