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Childhood
I grew up at Turkey Hall in Cratfield but Laxfield was more of my village. I worked at Sparrows grocery store and my parents, Terry & Joan Ward bought my first "new" bike from the store pictured here. I remember getting it for passing the 11+ exam and spent hours riding around Laxfield and Cratfield - occasionally stopping to by a Mars Bar at the bike shop. I lived in the area from 1966 to 1986 and have to say I have nothing but fond memories - it almost seems as if life stood still in that quaint village for 20 years. I often find myself doing Google searches to re-connect with pictures of that era of ...read more here
A memory of Laxfield contributed by Rebecca Ward
Many pleasant evenings
The low house was run by a lovely couple named Paul and Janet Parsons. The had a son Zach (Zacky Bongo) and a daughter, Tabitha. What a pleasant atmosphere they always maintained. Friends like the Parsons are rare and sadly I do not know where they are now. We were only a stones throw away in St. Mary's cottage. The only seperation from the pub was a very small garden and an equally small garage. I hope all is well with my long lost friends from Laxfield.
A memory of Laxfield contributed by John Ziv
low house
lived here in the 'low house' for a couple of years with my parents; eddie and anna macleod, in fact i feel my heart still lives here. the sunday hunts, kippers on a friday, local folk groups around the settle, big, thrashy, noisy 'cool' bands in the stable/shed. the beer festivals, the adnams ale and me and my family welcoming everyone into our home, the Kings Head.
xxx
A memory of Laxfield contributed by kirstie macleod
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
Extracts From Metfield & Norfolk books
This is taken from outside the Duke William. The roofline and dormer windows of the cottage on the left have subsequently been altered. The building at right angles to the road (centre) is the medieval Guildhall. Rose Cottage, nearest to us, with classical heads on either side of the door, was rebuilt in 1904 by William Taylor, a member of the manorial family.
An extract from from"Suffolk - A Second Selection Photographic Memories".
The telephone box has gone, and the Post Office and shop, owned by R Boardman at this time, has closed, but the post box has become the letter box to the house. The shop was an extension to the 18th-century brick-fronted building. The house to the right has a panel with the Prince of Wales feathers.
An extract from from"Suffolk Living Memories".
It is the Great Mill, or
Black Mill, which is the
interesting element of
this photograph. This
mill had dominated the
common for just over
100 years, having been
brought down from
Yarmouth in 1798.
An extract from from"Southwold to Aldeburgh Photographic Memories".
There has been a ferry across the River Blyth for over
800 years, and between 1885 and 1942 it was the rather
primitive chain ferry, which we see here carrying a horse
and cart across to the Southwold side. This one is steam-
operated. Today, as in the 13th century, a rowing boat
provides the service for a modest fee. So, in this case,
times do not change!
An extract from from"Southwold to Aldeburgh Photographic Memories".
Little more than
a shingle beach
protects the Moot
Hall. Once it was
centrally placed
in the town, but
the sea has carried
away a number
of streets, finally
pausing here.
An extract from from"Southwold to Aldeburgh Photographic Memories".