Haselbury Plucknett, The Haselbury Stores c.1955
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Photo of Haselbury Plucknett, The Haselbury Stores c.1955

More about this scene

Although the window might be Spartan, no shortage of signs advertise the shop's presence. The nearby church was founded above the cell of a 12th-century hermit, Wulfric, who renounced his noble birth and wore chain-mail in penance. Known for his wisdom, he divined Stephen's accession to the throne, and after his death, his grave became a focus for pilgrimage.

A Selection of Memories from Haselbury Plucknett

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 Haselbury Plucknett

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I lived at Haselbury at Newclose number 31, next to the football field. I have been trying to locate an old mate of mine, his name is Michael Dobbs, his family used to run the White Horse pub in the village, his father was Jim Dobbs the landlord.
My surname is Plucknett. Today I discovered the village of 'Haselbury Plucknett', not in the flesh of course, sadly, but when I Googled my surname to discover its history I found I had a namesake, in the shape of a village in Somerset. I am now wondering if there is any history on the name, and where it originated from? I believe the name Plucknett means 'Blanket maker' - wouldn't it be lovely if blanket ...see more
My grandfather, Frederick John Scott Hatcher, married a Guernsey girl, Alice Bougourd. There are Bougourds buried in the Churchyard at Haselbury. I believe the family lived in Haselbury Plucknett, and I know that Grandfather received a grammar school education courtesy of the 'big house' and that he was employed there as a coachman.  I know the steward's name was ? Parsons but I should love to know who ...see more