Somerton, Broad Street c.1960
Photo ref:
S147067
Photo ref:
S147067
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Somerton was once a thriving medieval town with fairs, markets, trade and inns. Cattle were sold at the Rother Beast Market in Broad Street, which had standings with gutters down each side, hence the width of the street.
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Memories of Somerton, Broad Street c1960
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I lived in Somerton from 1942 to 64, and my parents long after that. I do remember the cafe at Lazenby's. Their shop was a bit of a competitor to ours, both being grocers! My mum did a lot of dressmaking, and I think we bought materials in Harris's. I went to Monteclefe school, and the teachers were then Miss Godfrey, and Miss Bibby. I quite liked Miss Bibby, but not Miss Godfrey. Yes, the toilets were rather ...see more
Gran and Grandpa Lazenby had a grocery shop here. I believe they also had a café next door but I can’t remember that. I do remember looking through the window in the back of the shop and seeing my Mum slicing bacon on a big red machine. Mum tells me her worst job was to turn the handle of the coffee roasting machine – she hated the smell of roasting coffee and to this day only ever drinks tea. ...see more
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