Saffron Walden, Myddleton Place c.1965
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A new light has been fixed to the corner of the Youth Hostel at this date. Hollyhocks grow against the building, and Myddylton House (left) has lost its Virginia creeper - instead, wisteria is in bloom.

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A Selection of Memories from Saffron Walden

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 Saffron Walden

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I have lived in Saffron Walden all my life - was born at SW Hospital - we lived in Audley End then. My most vivid memory is of the tragic fire at the Rose & Crown Hotel in the market Square (now Boots), I think it was Christmas night/boxing day morning of 1970 when 11 people sadly lost their lives. My sister, Maggie, was head receptionist at the time, and because of the enormous stress of the then managers ...see more
Hi, My sister and I were at a boarding school in the early to mid 1960's in Saffron Walden does anyone know it's name, I think my mum use to refer to it as audley end but looking at the pictures that seems a lot bigger than I remember. They were not great memories it was a harsh environment and by today's standards almost Victorian. Thanks Steve
any one remember the walkers that lived in Cornwallis place,i believe patsy walker lived there,now deceased.but her husband tony calver originally from stortford.still lives in little walden road.and yes I also remember the prefabs,i had a friend there Sheila philipson,who I believe lives in the states some where,i also live in the states,would love to know who ever ...see more
My very first job while still at school was working at Harts Printers as a delivery boy. I delivered cards and packs of headed paper to a lot of the company's in S.W. My delivery method was by means of a large bike with a large metal basket in front. small wheel in front and no gears, it got pushed more than ridden ( especially up Debden rd./ Mount Pleasant. ). My Bike was always parked by Gate, which was ...see more