Water End, The Village c.1955
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W547001
Photo ref:
W547001
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Close to the village of Nettleden is one of the most beautiful places in the county. At Water End, the River Gade runs under the fine three-arched bridge and through water meadows shaded by beech, willow and oak trees. One early visitor recorded in her journal: 'Water End, where the broad pool of the river is shaded by large trees.'
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Memories of Water End, the Village c1955
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I was adopted by a Mr & Mrs Cater who owned a General Store at 27 Gossoms End, Berkhampsted. I have fond memories of my childhood freedom and playing in the area, including many hours on the Grand Union Canal either fishing or jumping on and off the barges. I went to the prep school of Berkhampstead Grammar and spent a short time at the senior school before the family moved to North London. The demise ...see more
These are the cottages where my first "love" lived her name was Barbara and I had a school boy crush on this lovely young lady in my early teens. I also fell off my bike just round the corner of this bridge and grazed my knee!
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