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- 9 photos on Bungay appear in 4 Frith books - View photos of Bungay
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Suffolk memories
Maurice Dunn (Alberta, Canada)
Playing Cowboys and Indians, down the steps, and along the cliff, after coming out of the old Picture House on a Saturday afternoon, in the Second World War years.
A memory of Beccles contributed by First name Last name
The Thoroughfare.
My great auntie and uncle (The Ransbys) lived at the Bungalow in the Thoroughfare,can anyone remember them ?
I'd be interested to know.
Thankyou
Rod
A memory of Halesworth contributed by Rod Gooderham
a long time ago
In memory land way back in the mists of time, two small boys left these shores and sailed away across the seas to New Zealand, the land of the All Blacks rugby team. They left behind many fond memories and have never really forgotten their roots. Also, close family ties remain still in the village beavering away at their remaining places on this earth. The family name is Bishop (mother). I have a cousin Glenn who is a resident.
Chapter 2 next.
A memory of Halesworth contributed by ian mcdonald
Wilfred Albert Parsk
I think my Grandfather was born on this street! He was called Wilfred Albert Parsk and fought in the Somme at about 16 years of age He never spoke much about the war but I know he lost a lot of his friends. He died in the 1980s but his memory is still cherished!
A memory of Wrentham contributed by roy parsk
Extracts From Bungay & Suffolk books
In the days when Bungay was a thriving port, trading wherries would come through Geldeston Lock near Beccles, and sail up the Waveney to what used to be the limit of navigation for large craft. Later on, the Waveney became limited to small pleasure boats, such as this rowing boat seen on a tranquil stretch of the river.
An extract from from"Suffolk Photographic Memories".
The hotel, run by H Leighton, was described in1955 as being ‘fully licensed, Adnams (Southwold) beers, large garage for cars’. Adjoining is the Georgian façade of the Pharmacy, which has lost its parapet and urns. Ahead is the Swan Inn, then run by A E Todd, now Sampson’s Diner. To the right is H W Short’s printing and stationery establishment.
An extract from from"Suffolk Living Memories".
The Butter Cross was built in 1689, after the fire of the previous year which destroyed much of the town. It has Tuscan columns and arches; the dome is crowned with a figure of Justice, added in 1754, with scales and sword but no blindfold. The stalls show that it is Market Day - Thursday. The building to the left of Cross Street is still a greengrocer’s.
An extract from from"Suffolk - A Second Selection Photographic Memories".
The dog was Black Shuck, who supposedly attacked worshippers at church here and at Blythburgh in 1557. The building, containing Davey’s (‘Baby Linen and Fancy Goods’) and Reynolds grocer’s shop, is virtually unchanged. To the right, along the curving line of the castle bailey, are S Ball & Sons and the Midland Bank, which has been rebuilt. The Pharmacy in the distance has lost its parapet and urns.
An extract from from"Suffolk - A Second Selection Photographic Memories".
The edge of St Mary’s churchyard, with the war memorial in the form of a white cross, is on the right. The jettied building of c1500, on the left, was the Guildhall of the Mercers and Drapers. At this date it contains Sturgeon’s, boot and shoe shop, and the International Stores.
An extract from from"Suffolk Living Memories".