Chelmondiston, The Red Lion c.1955
Photo ref: C511012
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Photo ref: C511012
Photo of Chelmondiston, The Red Lion c.1955

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The Red Lion changed its name to The Venture (a ship) in 1997. The 1880s red brick house beyond with veranda under the gable was part of the Berners' estate at Woolverton Hall. Set back out of view is the Methodist chapel of 1879. The Post Office and Stores (centre) run by C J Brook closed in 2002. On the left, the rounded brick building is now part of Hollingsworth's butcher's shop. A sign at Inglenook shows it to have been a café; beyond is The Foresters' Arms.

Memories of Chelmondiston, The Red Lion c1955

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. These memories are of Chelmondiston, The Red Lion c.1955

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My mother, Mary Rands, was christened in this church in 1929. Her Grandparents, Herbert and Mary Ann Rands, lived in a cottage at the back of the church called 'Myrtle' They passed away before the second world war, they are buried just outside the entrance to the new church. My mother's uncle Jack (John Frederick Rands) and Aunt Elsie continued to live at the cottage. On Sunday the 10th December ...see more
I was part of the Ship's Company that formed the admin of HMS Ganges. In the same office were two Petty Officer Writers, John Kerr and Ted Burroughs. The latter had connections with the Red Lion and was a lovely man. John was drafted to Hong Kong in 1959 and I also left in Nov '59. Had smashing memories of the district especially the Butt and Oyster at Pin MIll, the Boot Inn at Freston and, of ...see more