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Edwardstone maps
Historic maps of Edwardstone and the local area, hand-drawn by Ordnance Survey and Samuel Lewis. View all Edwardstone maps
Edwardstone photos
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Edwardstone area books
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Suffolk memories
The Carpenters of Boxford
I would like to add a memory of Boxford, no, wonderful memories that I have of Boxford 65 years ago.
As a child of four, I was evacuated with my grandmother Mary Jane Farthing, nee Carpenter, to Boxford to stay with her parents, my great Grandmother Mary and Grandfather Charles Carpenter at Tinywent Corner - a little cottage with a well and a toilet way up the end of the garden.
The start of this adventure suddenly went haywire when the train stopped at Marks Tey, and we had to walk the rest of the way to Boxford.
Looking up Swan Street, the school I attended would have been behind me, and also the village hall. This was our meeting place on a Saturday morning to see the silent black and white pictures with somebody playing the piano.
Moving up Swan Street, the first house on the right was rented out to my great uncle Eddy and great aunt Flo. (Her Yorkshire pudding and gravy, cooked on paraffin stove was... Read more
Stone Street, Boxford
William Balaam born in Stone Street, Boxford in 1870 or thereabouts. He was my Grandfather's stepfather. Grandad often talked of Boxford. It is believed that later in William Balaam's life he became a Mayor or Lord Mayor - however, we are not certain which town in the UK he became Mayor of - because he moved to London at some stage and married in West Ham, Essex. His father's name was Walter Balaam. Hope someone living in Boxford, Suffolk remembers the Balaam Family.
Annne
Can You Help??
We have just discover some of our relatives may have come from the Boxford area. Does anyone remember or recall anyone of the name of Churchyard or maybe Greenwood living in Boxford or nearby, maybe even Ipswich. Our father maybe went to a boys home in the area in the 20's and 30's
Can anyone help with our search for anyone with these names or anyone who may have been at a boys home. We would be very grateful for any help or information.
My Youger Days
Hello, I lived on Hadleigh Road & I went to Boxford school from age 7 until 11 plus, Mr Sore was Headmaster who lived in the village in Riverside house. The village hall opposite the school was where I would go to have my lunch during school. I recall the General Stores, Riddlestones paper shop & Grimwoods, a lovely little shop with a really nice lady serving. I believe she was Malcolms relation? I joined a tap dancing class held upstairs in The Fleece.
When I left school I used to park my cycle in Rules`s bus shed! I have vague memories of the flooding of the river too.
Had an Aunt Kate who lived opposite to Police station an imposing building which I could see everytime I travelled into the village down Bank Hill, I think that was the name. My Father worked as a builder for Mr. Self who retired & Mr. Kingsbury took over.
Also recall the dairy Mr. Peeks, often went there to... Read more
History of The Deans
I think my father's birth family the Harts may have lived in this house. Does anybody know any history of the occupants of the house?
Memories of Three Happy Years
I, Bill Rodgers was in the United States Air Force stationed at RAF Wethersfield. My wife Phyllis, son Michael and I lived on the Heath Estates, Great Waldingfield from 1962 to 1965. Michael, age 5 attended the Folly Road Primary School in Great Waldingfield. Our daughter Michelle was born in the Sudbury hospital in 1964. We had a wonderful time in Great Waldingfield, with wonderful neighbors. We visit England at least once a year. My wife is from Leicester, England whom I married in 1959.
Two years ago we attended our friend's (old neighgbor) 50th wedding anniversary in Red Lodge, England. We frequently visit with our friends durning our trips to England. We still have other friends in Great Waldingfield with whom we stay in touch with.
Growing up in The 1950s
Dad was the village policeman, PC 39. Our family name was Moss. We lived outside the village near the T junction to Little Waldingfield (two farm houses, we lived in one of them). Dad, mum and my 4 sisiters. We all attended Gt. Waldingfield school (next to the church then). Miss Bowers was the teacher. She lived with her mum and brother in a bungalow near to the Shop. I sang in the choir at church. We walked to school (1-1/2 miles) every day. Some days we took short cuts through the fields. One day a swan landed on the pond at the bottom of the school lane (but the pond was in a field). Miss Bowers took us to see the swan, then we came back and drew it in pastel. I remember it like it was yesterday. Sometimes when we came out of school, the cows were being driven home for milking. The farmer had a black dog to keep the cows walking towards the farm. I remember... Read more
