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Brackley, The Crown Hotel c.1955
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The town is a mix of stone, brick and colour-washed render. One of the best examples of the rendered buildings is the Crown Hotel, which has now expanded to take over Thorpe's the florist to its left. The colour scheme on the Georgian facades is now muted grey with white dressings. The houses beyond all have shopfronts now, instead of domestic windows. The house on the left, behind the Pre-War Austin Big 7, is now an estate agents.

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A Selection of Memories from Brackley

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 Brackley

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John Horwood
I wonder if any can help me? I am attempting to trace my mother-in-laws family history. I am trying to locate a John Horwood possibly born in Thorpe Manderveil around 1868, from his wedding certificate he married Ellen Francis Wootton on August 3rd 1896 at St. Peters church, Brackley. John Horwood’s occupation is shown as engine driver; it is thought he was a locomotive engine driver, a profession that apparently ...see more
Brackley, St Peter's Church c1955
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Greens Ironmonger (Hardware) Shop
In 1962 - 1964 I lived upstairs above Mr. Green's shop. I believe the number was 12 Market Square. I was a USAF Airman stationed at RAF Upper Heyford. Good memories. Mr. Green invited me to go with him to the British F-1 Grand Prix at Aintree as he knew I loved motor racing and spent many Sundays at Silverstone.
Brackley, St Peter's Church c1955
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The End As A School

I can remember Feed My Lambs closing when we went up to the new school. I did 3 years at this one, an old type of school - one door for boys and the other for girls. The heating was from coke burning boilers and it was good to be able to go out and get the coke.  The other thing we lost when it closed was going across the playground to the outside toilets.  Lovely in winter.
Brackley, the Church Junior School c1955
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Motorbike Days
Nice to look at the old photos of Brackley as I was born here in 1963. I lived at 54 Manor Road for many years. I moved away for a while but it was nice to return. I used to ride motorbikes with a group of friends - Steve & Andy Fell & Mark Thomas to name a few. Id love to contact CHRIS & BARBARA BALL who emergrated to Oz with their new baby ZOE in the late 1970's. If there's anyone out there who ...see more
Brackley, St Peter's Church c1955
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