Bentley, The Memorial Hall 1929
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Photo of Bentley, The Memorial Hall 1929

More about this scene

On the left of the Memorial Hall is a record of Bentley's history, recalling important dates over the years - the thatch has now been replaced by tiles. The name 'Bentley' means 'woodland clearing where bents grow.' Bentley became the subject of a radio and television documentary series during the 1990s, focusing on life in a typical English village.

A Selection of Memories from Bentley

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Bentley

Sparked a Memory for you?

If this has sparked a memory, why not share it here?

I met my husband at the Bull Inn, Bentley and we lived and worked there together for 2 years before we moved up to Newcastle to raise our 2 wonderful daughters. I am just wondering if Mary and Peter are still running the old place?