Cowden, Kent (near East Grinstead)

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Old Photos , Historic Maps , Local History Books and Memories of Cowden

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Old Photos of Cowden
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Cowden in 1961

Cowden in 1950

Old Maps of Cowden

Historic Maps of Cowden and the local area.

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Map of Cowden in 1895

Map of Cowden in 1898-1902

Map of Cowden in 1920

Map of Cowden in 1946

Map of Cowden in 1907

Sheet Maps of Cowden

Historic Folded Sheet Maps of Cowden and the local area, matching current OS Landranger Sheet Maps.

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Shows Cowden in 1813

Shows Cowden in 1897

Shows Cowden in 1920

Shows Cowden in 1813

Books about Cowden
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86 photo books on Cowden and the surrounding area.

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Memories of Cowden
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Gainsford House

I lived in Saxbys Garden Cottage in 1963 and worked in what was then called Gordon House - a Care Home. My friend Jo and I were there for 6 months only. It was while I was working there that I found out Gordon House was once called Gainsford House and when I last drove to the village I saw it is once again holding its rightful name. That means a lot to me as my mother was Frances Gainsford, born in New Zealand of ...see more

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Added 10 February 2019

I Lived In Cowden When I Was A Kid I Lived With My Mum, Dad , And 4 Brothers We Lived On The End House With The Large Garden Next To The Lane And The School Was On The Other Side Of The Lane Our Surname Was Paige

I remember once at school bird watching out the window in a small darken room. I also remember playing on the swings with andrews girls from up the road opposite the pub im sure it was in the 1970s but have no photos as my parents did not take photos.

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Added 22 September 2014

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Gainsford House

I Lived In Cowden When I Was A Kid I Lived With My Mum, Dad , And 4 Brothers We Lived On The End House With The Large Garden Next To The Lane And The School Was On The Other Side Of The Lane Our Surname Was Paige

Cowden, Kent (near East Grinstead)

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