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Nostalgic memories of Blandford Forum's local history

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For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our web site to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was when the photographs in our archive were taken. From brief one-liners explaining a little bit more about the image depicted, to great, in-depth accounts of a childhood when things were rather different than today (and everything inbetween!). We've had many contributors recognising themselves or loved ones in our photographs.

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Old Blandford Primary School
When I was 8 or 9, (1961 or 1962) I attended the old, one-room primary school in Blandford. We used to have hot school dinners delivered in a van every day. The school room was heated by a huge stove in the centre of the classroom, with a large chimney up and out of the roof. I lived a couple of bus stops from the school but I’ve no idea of the school’s exact location. If anyone attended the school ...see more
Blandford Forum, the Market Place c1960
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Added 09 February 2021

Park Place
Hi, I'm hoping someone will know Park Place - I'm researching places that my grandmother may have been 'in service'. I've found a possible entry in the 1911 census that lists someone who could be her as a servant at Park Place, Blandford. Does anyone know of a large house that would fit the bill?
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Added 21 May 2014

Blandford
In the 1960s we used Blandford as our main shopping town, we lived in Child Okeford six miles away. Hobbs were a good toy shop, Frisbys shoe shop, Cherrys outfitters were another must when shoppinG for clothes, indeed both Frisbys and Cherrys used to bring their vans round the villages every other week. We used to catch a Hants and Dorset bus from Steepleton Corner to visit one of the two Cinemas, and after the ...see more
Blandford Forum, the Market Place c1960
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Added 19 September 2011

Many A Good Memory.
Over the few years I lived in Blandford, John and I would take his parents for a drink at the Crown Hotel, lovely relaxing evenings, great atmosphere, good company, what more could you ask for. On my first Christmas in Blandford, the hospital held its Christmas dinner at the Crown Hotel, food and service were faultless and it was a great evening.
Blandford Forum, the Crown Hotel c1955
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Added 22 December 2009

The New Hospital.
I moved to Blandford to take up a new position, at the time the extension of the hospital was near completion. The hospital was very much a community orientated place where local people were employed and cared for local members of the community. Through a hospital function, I met my current husband John, so I not only have very special work-related memories, but also have happy personal memories, thanks to the hospital.
Blandford Forum, the Hospital c1900
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Added 22 December 2009