Halesworth
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- 5 photos on Halesworth appear in 3 Frith books - View photos of Halesworth
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Halesworth memories
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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
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.
Contributed by ian mcdonald
Suffolk memories
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
Extracts From Halesworth & Suffolk books
In the mid 18th century, improvements in navigation on the River Blyth led to a big improvement in trade for the area’s maltsters and brewers. The Thoroughfare is Halesworth’s main shopping street. Throughout the town there are some fine period shopfronts.
An extract from from"East Anglia".
The Thoroughfare is Halesworth’s main shopping street. In the mid 18th century, improvements in navigation on the River Blyth led to a big improvement in trade for the area’s maltsters and brewers.
An extract from from"Suffolk Photographic Memories".
The end of the street has changed: the gabled building on the left and the adjacent one with the awning have been demolished. The shop with the clock, at this date called The Shoe People, still sells shoes. The shop front at Fairweather’s next door has been extended across the entire width of the building. On the right is the British Legion Club.
An extract from from"Suffolk Living Memories".
Like Bridge Street, this is now pedestrianised. Rodwell’s the solicitor’s, on the left, has been lowered to two storeys. On the right is the former Guildhall of St John Baptist, St Loye and St Anthony. Advertisements in the street include Perth Dye Works, Calor gas, Philips Rubbers and Ever Ready batteries.
An extract from from"Suffolk Living Memories".
The King’s Arms, then run by R G Wood, has closed, but the arms remain on the present carpet shop. Beyond is the brick Lloyds Bank of 1896. The increasing sizes and numbers of vehicles led to the town centre being by-passed. The building behind the man on the Corgi (centre right) has been demolished to create Angel Link.
An extract from from"Suffolk Living Memories".