Raglan, Castle Street 1914
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Photo ref: 67684
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The lad may be returning from the castle, which could be approached on this road at that time. The four houses on the right, built in 1817, are now private residences. Two of them still have large windows by their doors to remind us that they used to be the corner stores and Jones's Refreshment Rooms. Most of the trees remain, but they have been severely cut back.

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My childhood memories of Raglan are indelible in my mind. I lived with my Aunt and Uncle (Bessie and Ernie Morgan) at No 3 Castle Street during the war years. I well remember my first day at school, sitting on the obelisk at the junction of Chepstow Road, being chased by the geese down the Chepstow Road, 'helping' my uncle pump the organ, the harvest festivals, Roy Silverthorne's voice resounding around the ...see more
My Father Henry (Jim) Griffiths lived with his eight brothers and sisters in the Round house, which I think was up the ally next to the Postoffice. His mother was Alice Griffiths, she brought up all these children on her own. I wonder if anyone has a photo of the round house?