Memories

A Memory of Mangotsfield.

The reason for writing is to mention some facts about life in Mangotsfield in the forties and fifties. After I was born I lived in no 32 Northcote road. My neighbors were Mr Hammond, Mr Isles, Mr Fry, Mr Britton, Mrs Spires and Mr Pitman. The owner of the Lamb Inn was Mr Spratman. The local shop was Mr Reeves. The Red Lion was Mr Meredith.There was an haberdashery run by Mrs Franklin and a hairdresser run by Mr Titchbond. My mum worked at the Red Lion and later at Carsons Factory. I attended the village school in St James street and attended the MethodistChapel . I have fond memories of Rodway Hill with my German Shepard,train spotting at the station and catching lizards. If anyone has any questions about that era please email. In 1951 I had my first job on Saturdays delivering milk for Mr Bailey and in 1955 graduated to my own paper round. Life was fun. Mike Castle

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