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Nostalgic memories of Mere's local history

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For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our web site to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was when the photographs in our archive were taken. From brief one-liners explaining a little bit more about the image depicted, to great, in-depth accounts of a childhood when things were rather different than today (and everything inbetween!). We've had many contributors recognising themselves or loved ones in our photographs.

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Displaying Memories 1 - 10 of 11 in total

Happy Days
My family home was on the left hand side of Church Street ...If you look carefully you can see my dad's Morris Minor van parked outside. Happy Days!
Mere, Church Street c1955
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Added 22 February 2020

Rev.Johnson
I have fond memories of the Johnson family.I went to school with Monica and Damaris. We used to practice handbell ringing in their enormous kitchen.Well it seemed it then. On Acension day we used to go to the top of the church tower to say prayers.
Mere, St Michael's Church c1955
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Added 15 November 2014

The Little House In The Middle I Think It Was Tudor.
After my parents sold Tubbs House in Castle Street we rented this house, you used to have to walk through all the bedrooms to get to the one you were sleeping in. What a pity all these were pulled down when they built the by pass later on.
Mere, the Square c1955
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Added 15 November 2014

Post Office And Telephone Switchboard

I still have my post office savings book stamped Mere Warminster Wilts. I deposited 5/-. The telephonist use to sit almost in the doorway with a little switchboard our number was Mere 282. I think it was the shop with the blind next to the arch.
Mere, the Square c1955
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Added 15 November 2014

Mere School
This was my classroom our teacher was Mrs Williams. It had a large black stove to heat it in the winter. We used to go across the road for morning and evening assembly.Mr.Wardle was the headmaster,tweed jacket with leather elbow patches. Each evening we used to sing Now The Day Is Over.
Mere, Church Street c1955
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Added 15 November 2014

Electrical Shop In Castle Street
This shop was run by the Mason's.I was a friend of the Mason girls! We used to go on bike rides to King Alfred's Tower. My brother had only just learned to ride and when we got as far as the Black Dogs always wanted to get off ,so he used to pass us yelling I want to get off so we would cycle past him throw our bikes down and grab him as he went past. Carol Mason went on to work as a nanny at Stourhead. ...see more
Mere, Castle Street c1955
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Added 15 November 2014

Mr& Mrs Leeper And Anne And Michael
We lived in Tubbs House the back entrance was at the top of the Archway between houses on the right. They demolished our house when they widened the A303. Happy Days living in Mere. Anne.
Mere, Church Street c1965
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Added 15 November 2014

Castle Hill House Children's Home
It's possibly even later. I can remember having a child to stay with us from the above, her name was Rosemary Lemon and I would love to find her.
Mere, the Square c1955
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Added 21 November 2013

Childrens Home
My dad was at the children's home in Mere from about 1952 to 1957/8. I am unable to find any information on the home on the internet, I do know the house isn't there anymore as it was demolished to build a road, but wondered if anyone has any old photos they could upload onto this site. I know my dad would love to see them :)
Mere, the Square c1955
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Added 02 June 2013

Denes Avenue
I used to live in Denes Aveue which was lined with alternate apple and cherry trees. I lived at no 4 with the Pike family. I went to the infant's school which was split into two or three sections. There was one at the bottom of a lane, a second halfway up and a third towards the top, I believe. I also went to the secondary school. My surname was Oliver. Although I had lots of friends my memories are not good ones.
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Added 25 August 2011