Debenham, High Street c.1950
Photo ref: D121008
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On the left is a Wealden-type house of c1400; it was restored in 1974-76. The Ancient Order of Foresters building of 1905 next door, which has Ionic columns, was designed by Raymond Wrinch of Ipswich. Opposite the Woolpack is Page's general stores, which became Websters in November 1958. At the top of the rise is Len Aldous, the saddler. The Victorian pump in the foreground is still there.

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A Selection of Memories from Debenham

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 Debenham

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We moved to Debenham in 1964, when I was seven years old. Having come from Oxfordshire, where the houses were built of stone, I remember being amazed that many of Debenham's old houses were painted pink. 'Suffolk Pink' is the traditional colour of the limewash used on the timber-framed houses in this county. The Red Lion, the pub on the right of this photo, was one example. The Hillman Imp ...see more