Haddenham
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- 5 photos on Haddenham appear in 4 Frith books - View photos of Haddenham
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Trouble tut'mill
Whilst this isn't actually one of my recollections, I do know that Haddenham had at least two mills. One of them being owned back in 1809 by Messrs William and Robert Pate. My Gtx5 Grandfather, Philip Newman was a miller at their mill but unfortunately got 'caught in the workings' and was accidentally killed. Pretty gruesome really - no wonder he was buried the next day.
I'm unsure as to whether this mill is 'killer mill' or whether it was the other mill. I believe that only one is standing today.
Contributed by Andrew Martin
Cambridgeshire memories
Trouble tut'mill
Whilst this isn't actually one of my recollections, I do know that Haddenham had at least two mills. One of them being owned back in 1809 by Messrs William and Robert Pate. My Gtx5 Grandfather, Philip Newman was a miller at their mill but unfortunately got 'caught in the workings' and was accidentally killed. Pretty gruesome really - no wonder he was buried the next day.
I'm unsure as to whether this mill is 'killer mill' or whether it was the other mill. I believe that only one is standing today.
A memory of Haddenham contributed by Andrew Martin
The Lacks
My great great grandfather was born in Willingham, his name was Joseph Lack. Many of my family are buried in the churchyard. I have not been to Willingham yet but hope to do so in the near future. I feel that I know the place so well even though I haven't been there. I am researching my family history, and found that they come from Willingham. Quite a lot of my family were carpenters. It was nice to see someone relating to Lack. Maybe not a good memory but hopefuly it will be a good one when I go to Willingham. Pat Mason
A memory of Willingham contributed by patricia mason
Grandad Lack of the Black Bull
I remember staying in the Black Bull, run by my grandad, grandad Lack. In the back garden was a huge willow tree and in one of the outhouses all the metal tops from the beer bottles were discarded. I used to sit in the tap room and look though the net curtains smelling strongly of cigarette smoke at the main road. He gave me fizzy cherryade. Auntie Peggy and Uncle George lived with grandad and took over when he died. Up the road was the fruit orchard where we picked apples and plums. I was very young but remember it well. How wonderful to find this photograph.
A memory of Willingham contributed by anna stearn
Extracts From Haddenham & Cambridgeshire books
After crossing the ancient causeway known as the King’s Highway (which runs from Belsars Hill at Willingham to Aldreth), we reach the green at Haddenham and the road to Ely. A Celtic cross was chosen by the village for their war memorial. The lorry and tractor are parked casually – perhaps the owners are drinking at the Chequers, or visiting Lloyds Bank (left); a postman is delivering letters (right).
An extract from from"East Anglia".
After crossing the ancient causeway known as the King’s Highway (which runs from Belsars Hill at Willingham to Aldreth) we reach the green at Haddenham and the road to Ely. A Celtic cross was chosen by the village for their war memorial. The lorry and tractor are parked casually - perhaps the owners are drinking at the Chequers, or visiting Lloyds Bank (left); a postman is delivering letters (right).
An extract from from"Cambridgeshire Villages Photographic Memories".
At the bus stop we can look down the High Street at the houses and shops. The roof-tops indicate their ages; some have parapet gables and others mansards, and the latest slated roofs shine in the sunlight.
An extract from from"Cambridgeshire Villages Photographic Memories".
Driving through West End, the visitor is reminded of the Dutch engineers who were brought over to work on the fenland drainage and for whom some of the terraced cottages were built. I wonder how many villagers had televisions in 1950 - note the number of aerials in this picture.
An extract from from"Cambridgeshire Living Memories".
The green now boasts a locally crafted village sign, and no parking is allowed! On one side of the green the Baptist chapel is still active, but the Chequers pub and Lloyds Bank (right) have gone, and the old Baptist Hall is now the new health centre.
An extract from from"Cambridgeshire Living Memories".