Hardingstone, The Green c.1965
Photo ref: H418302
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Photo ref: H418302
Photo of Hardingstone, The Green c.1965

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Like Geddington, the village of Hardingstone is famous for its Queen Eleanor Cross, erected by Edward I in memory of his wife. The funeral procession rested here en route to London in 1290. Originally the village extended no further than Back Lane, Coldstream Lane, the High Street and the houses in the vicinity of the green, which we see in this photograph.

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A Selection of Memories from Hardingstone

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 Hardingstone

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I went to the old school now the village hall in 1969. I was there for 3 years as an infant before going to the new school on Martins Lane in 1972. The new school was opened in 1971 I believe as my sister was the first intake and I can just about remember it. It was definately not built in 1955 as the photo indicates. I lived at 4 Ansell Way from 1965 until 1977 and had the most fantastic childhood there. I ...see more