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High Street c1960, Stebbing

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High Street c1960, Stebbing Ref: S282014

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Childhood Memories of my Granny

My grandmother, Ellen Crow lived next to the Lindsell shop in the village. During the summer holidays Mum and I would go on the 12 o'clock bus from Chelmsford to visit her. I had many relatives in the village and surrounding area. Granny had 13 children. I was the youngest grandchild. I have such fond memories of the village. I visited there about 3 years ago. it has not changed at all. I now live in the suburbs of Chicago. Judy Pitt (nee Burr).

My Childhood Years in Stebbing

My Grandparents, Harry and Hannah Young lived in the first cottage on the left as you enter the village. I spent most of my school holidays there with them and my Mother and I were evacuated to live with them during W.W.2 for a period of time. I attended Stebbing school for about 3 weeks, then was moved from there to a small village or church hall in the road behind the now Bowls club (my great great Grandparents lived in one of the cottages there which was destroyed by a land mine).
My memories of Stebbing were all formulated as a child. Church was a great part of that as my Grandfather was the Verger for many years, grave digger, clock winder etc. on many occasions taking me up the tower with him to wind the clock!
Early mornings, lighting the fires under the floor gratings to "central heat" the building.  I last visited the village about 2 years ago. There are many new buildings, but most of the... Read more

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