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Castle Combe, Village 1904
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Castle Combe was originally the site of a Roman villa; the Normans built a castle here, and for centuries the village was a centre for cloth weaving. Nowadays, deemed the prettiest village in England, it relies on tourism for its income. Here we see the By Brook flowing placidly past the rows of exquisite cottages, with their steep stone-slated roofs and dormers. A man sits on the bank with his granddaughter enjoying the tranquillity.

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A Selection of Memories from Castle Combe

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 Castle Combe

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My Mother Was Born Here
My mother was born in this house in 1904. I know her family lived here in 1901 but I'm not sure if they were there in 1907 when this photograph was taken. I think they lived in the left side of the house - which now seems to have been demolished.
Castle Combe, 1907
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Added 11 May 2013

May 2006
I visited this beautiful town while on vacation. The day before they were still filming 'Stardust'. There was a sale happening in a hall. I met a wonderful woman who was selling watercolor and needlework pictures. She was helping to support her sick husband. She signed my picture, it's at home but I think her name was Ann. I also had a wonderfull dinner at the pub. Can't wait to come back some day soon. Love the ...see more
Castle Combe, Market Cross and St Andrew's Church 1906
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