Toppesfield, The Village Pump c.1960
Photo ref: T119001
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Photo ref: T119001
Photo of Toppesfield, The Village Pump c.1960

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The imposing pump stands at a cross roads in the village. An inscription warns all users to first boil any water taken for drinking purposes - the possible consequences of ignoring this advice are not given. Behind the pump we can see a tractor and trailer.

A Selection of Memories from Toppesfield

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My father Ollie Frank Letch was born at Gainsford End, Toppesfield in 1907. His parents were Harry William Letch and Ellen Ruth (nee Teader). In later life my father was also known as Cyril. I believe the family also lived at Morris Green and Hawks Hall, Sible Hedingham. They were horse keepers on farms and labourers I believe. I wonder if anyone has memories of his family and where they lived at Gainsford End. My ...see more
On 5 August 1885 my grandfather, Edward Bentall Collis, was born at Hall Farm, Toppesfield. Edward was the fourth child of David Taylor and Julia Anna Collis. I have visited Toppesfield twice and have been unable to locate Hall Farm. On my last visit, some three years ago, it was suggested to me that Berwick Hall was Hall Farm back in 1885. Can anyone confirm for me that this is correct.