Cartmel, Ye Priory Shoppe And Bay Tree Cafe 1936
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Photo of Cartmel, Ye Priory Shoppe And Bay Tree Cafe 1936

More about this scene

The display board to the right of the main shop window shows guide books and postcards of Cartmel Priory - the tree to the right is by the church. The newspaper placards tell of a champion jockey being injured, naval cuts, and a Scout Jamboree. Sun Maid Raisins were on sale from the machine above the seat by Bay Tree Café next to the shop.

A Selection of Memories from Cartmel

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 Cartmel

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I have lived in the pretty village of Cartmel all my life and I love the quiet, calming atmosphere we have here. Once a friend and myself used to walk through the village with a nanny goat called Nancy and her 2 kids, we'd arrive in the square and rest at the market cross with the goats playing on the "fish slabs" which caused a lot of amusement to the visitors, who in turn must have thought we were slightly mad! Near by is ...see more