Castle Cary, The Roundhouse c.1965
Photo ref: C611057
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Photo ref: C611057
Photo of Castle Cary, The Roundhouse c.1965

More about this scene

Also known as the Blind House from its lack of windows, the Roundhouse was the village lock-up. Built in 1779, it sometimes held children playing truant from school. Markets and fairs were held here - the Market House is out of view to the right.

A Selection of Memories from Castle Cary

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 Castle Cary

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My great uncle Mr Arthur Real who was born at Axmouth Devon in 1886 and grew up there, started a business in Castle Cary Somerset with Mr Walter Holton from Trowbridge Wiltshire in the 1930s. They named their bakery business Real & Holton. Mr Holton was a master baker and confectioner and worked in the bakehouse in Fore Street from 4am in the morning until he finished his day. The ...see more