Hampstead Norreys, Parish Well 1959
Photo ref: H149014
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Photo ref: H149014
Photo of Hampstead Norreys, Parish Well 1959

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The Parish Well was presented to the village by a resident of nearby Hawkridge in 1903. The well, no longer in use, stands beneath a tiled roof enclosed by wooden palings. The iron machinery for raising water is still intact.

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A Selection of Memories from Hampstead Norreys

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Hampstead Norreys

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I lived in what was called the huts with my parents, Vera and Sam Somerville, and elder brother. We moved to Compton when I was about three years old. We used to walk from Compton to Hampstead in the summer to visit relatives. I don't remember living there, my only memories are what my mother told me.
I lived in Hampstead Norris as it was known in those days from 1945 to 1962 when I departed for greener pastures(I thought). I have had this longing for a while now to get in touch with people I went to school with in the village and at Compton. If you know my history you may or may not want to contact me. I would really like to hear from anyone who lived in the village at those ...see more