Odiham, The Old Telephone Exchange, The Bury c.1955
Photo ref: O8018
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Sydney Carter's butcher's shop occupied the cottage on the left from about 1914 to 1946. The 16th-century timber-framed jettied building next door, which in the late 17th century was owned by Robert May, a mercer and founder of the Grammar School, has been divided into two dwellings. The fine Georgian house in the centre has housed the telephone exchange since 1925, when it was moved from the post office at Mr Gotelee's shop in the High Street.

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.