Great Parndon, Essex
Great Parndon photos
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Great Parndon maps
Historic maps of Great Parndon and the local area, hand-drawn by Ordnance Survey and Samuel Lewis. View all Great Parndon maps
Great Parndon books
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I attended school at Parndon Hall, then referred to as Kinsmoor School, in 1956 when I was 13. I have a photo that I took of it at that time. We were only there for a few terms before the students were moved to Fedsden School in Roydon. I remember Mrs. Clare was the headmistress and the school sponsored students from... [more]
Shared on 19 July 2008
GGGGreat Grand Father (John Pigman baptized there Aug. 26th. 1661) Tks. Donald S. Pigman
Shared on 03 June 2007
This is the pub we went and trained in and from there we got our life back on track.
Shared on 12 October 2008
Essex memories
I can remember the fresh clean smell of linen from Burgesses dress shop and the smell of wallpaper coming from Clarks, the painting and decorating shop and the bar of chocolate that had pictures of four boys' faces on and came out of the sweetshop there called Fourbouys.
Shared on 10 March 2010
I can remember moving into our house in Rivermill in 1958. The houses had only just been built. There were no paths leading up to the houses or pavements and roads. It was a wonderful feeling even for a child of three to be walking into a freshly built house that no one else had lived in.
Shared on 10 March 2010
Just wondered if anyone remembers 'Harrisons Newsagents' based at 92 The Stow. My father opened this shop in December 1953, and it was for many years run by a manager - Mr Wood (Bert). The shop was sold in November 1980 and I believe that it now operates as a bridal wear shop. Any memories would be much appreciated. John Harrison ... [more]
Shared on 20 December 2009
When My Nan Lived at Orchard Croft
When I think of Orchard Croft, I always think of happy childhood thoughts. When I was a child my nan lived at No 80 (unit block flats) from the early 1970s to the late 1980s. I will never forget that lovely large flat and the beautiful rose bushes surrounding the areas back then. It will always hold a special place in... [more]
Shared on 26 November 2009
To the bottom right of the picture looks like a butcher's shop, I started my career in the meat trade in the same high street but a few shops up in 1975 as a boy! I think that shop with the two butchers outside later became Muffetts wet fish shop.
Shared on 19 October 2009
Extracts From Great Parndon & Essex books
Displaying a selection of extracts from Frith books about Great Parndon, inspired by Frith photos.
St Andrews Church is thought to be the oldest church in Harlow. King Harold was the founder of Waltham Abbey. He presented the manor of Netteswell to Waltham, and the people of the parish had to supply the abbey with the equivalent of seven weeks' and two days' food every year.
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This old building has undergone a number of changes over the years. Once a large elm stood close by, but this was lost during the problems with Dutch elm disease. The area around is now built up and lies in the outskirts of Harlow.
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The River Stort, with the Town Park along its banks, has become a beautiful and popular venue for the people of Harlow, Old and New.
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