Odiham, High Street c.1955
Photo ref: O8038
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More about this scene

On the left is First Fruits, a greengrocer's, who also sell farm eggs, poultry and cream. In the three-storey building beyond, Mr N P Facy, draper, gents' outfitter, boots, shoes, ladies' and children's wear, is continuing the same line of business which has operated here continuously since c1784. Similarly, on the right is Hand Bros, an ironmonger's selling tools, guns and cartridges, brushes and paint, garden requisites, and wireless, and undertaking repairs of all kinds; they have been here for 35 years, continuing a business started in the 18th century.

A Selection of Memories from Odiham

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 Odiham

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My parents lived in 'The Coachman's Cottage', which can be seen on the brow of the hill in King's Street, 1950-60. 'Lovelace' is almost opposite.
My Great, Great grandparents, John and Jane Crocker lived here in 1915 before they both died.
My grandfather, and his family came from Odiham. They lived at Bury Cottage until at least 1908. I am connected to the Peskett, Clark, Champion, Pink, Lee and Windiate families of Odiham. Regards, Andrew.
My brother Joe is buried in Odiham He was in the Royal Air Force.