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Billesdon, General View c.1955
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Close to the village, medieval ridge and furrow cultivation has been preserved in its meadows and closes, and on its western edge the back lanes seem to be in an unusually complete state. Many houses have their front doors opening directly onto alleyways and paths, all apparently higgledy-piggledy, saying much about the layout and texture of medieval village life, always under the shadow of the church.

An extract from Leicestershire Photographic Memories.

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Billesdon, Leicestershire. 1977 1990
My dad moved his family into 3 Knights Close, Billesdon, when I was 7 years old. Our family consisted of my dad Terry, my mum Jytte, my brother Steven and myself Dionne. Our neighbours were the Townsend’s at No 1, the Harrison’s at No 2, Elsie, Leslie and Sally in No 4, the Margates in No 5 and the Farmers at No 6. What a fantastic childhood I had growing up in Billesdon. Open fields, trees, ...see more
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Living At The White Hall Billesdon C 1972 1979
We moved to the White Hall when I was 2, almost 3, and my sister was 5 weeks old!  It was a wonderful house to grow up in - lots and lots of space, inside and out, and were were fortunate enough to have ponies and dogs etc. .. an idyllic childhood!  I remember the huge walled vegetable garden - and the apple tree at the end where my sister and I used to climb up and hide while we ...see more
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My Grandparents Kitty Reg Nichols By Elaine Waterfield Nee Merrikin
My Mum Valerie Merrikin, nee Nichols, was born next to the old pub (recently knocked down) in Skeffington. Grandad Nichols worked at the hall and got the sack because he picked up some wood in the ground for a fire. This meant they lost their home and had to go and live somewhere else, 3 Sunrise Cottage, Brook Lane. When they moved they found an old suitcase ...see more
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