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Nostalgic memories of Great Bardfield's local history

Share your own memories of Great Bardfield and read what others have said

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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Having Fun Playing In The Old Mill.
I was born in Great Bardfield on the 31st August 1939, and I have fond memories of my life in the village. Such as forbidden playtime in the old mill at that time. With Richie Morris my cousin ( who still lives in the village). Even swimming at the watermill hiding from Mrs Smith. I have also good memories of being at school, I can't remember all the teachers, but as far as I recall ther ...see more
Great Bardfield, Gibraltar Mill c1965
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Added 19 March 2014

Ot The War Years Che
I arrived in Cornish Hall end at the age of four when my family was bombed out in London. My brother, mother and a lot of cousins grew up in Sharpes Cottage and attended school in CHE. My mother later taught there. We did not move from there untill 1954, then only went to Wethersfield I have many memeries and have revisited in 1986. I live in New Zealand having emigrated in 1955. I still keep in touch ...see more
Great Bardfield, Brook Street c1965
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Added 20 November 2011

Childhood Memories Great Bardfield 1969
My late parents were the landlord and landlady of the Vine public house. I was just coming into teenage years. Friends came from the base who lived in the village. The pub itself was refurbished in that year, meaning all 3 bars were revamped. Although the pub was being worked on, it was always busy, with the local USAF from Wethersfield using it. In the summer of 1969 we even had a ...see more
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Added 22 September 2009

My Walk From Mandalay Farm To Center Of Great Bardfield
I was stationed at RAF Wethersfield from 1961 to 1964 and often on Sundays I would ride with the Gilbey's in their horse-drawn coaches down the lanes and through Great Bardfield.  I also met Ted and Dorothy from Mandalay Farm and their children (Donna, her younger sister, and two brothers).  We often would walk to Great Bardfield. It was an exciting time in the life of a young airman.    
Great Bardfield, Brook Street c1965
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Added 24 December 2006