Clapham, Brokken Bridge c.1955
Photo ref:
C109037
Photo ref:
C109037
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Two little girls walk arm-in-arm across the tree-shaded ancient packhorse bridge which crosses Clapham Beck in the centre of the village. This is the start of the usual walking route up through the former Farrer Estate and Clapdale to Ingleborough.
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Memories of Clapham, Brokken Bridge 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 Clapham, Brokken Bridge c.1955
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I was there in 50/60s my name is john jefferson very fond memories of summer when we would have afternoon nap out in the ground
I was in the choir remember mr fostet the vicar miss bale mrs leadbeater and mr roberts the gardener and the walks up past the lake ,and one girl called Margaret meredith, she was may queen i was the jester.
My name is John Starbuck I was a pupil at the open air school approximately 1954/56 and spent a happy time being looked after by all thr staff. We used to do lots of different activities like school lessons and lots of walking and playing in the streams, we also went on trips to Lancaster and Morcombe for the illuminations. We also meet every August at the Hall for reunion when approximately 30 ...see more
The two girls crossing the Brokken Bridge ....one is certainly my friend who lived opposite. The other is perhaps myself. Our families moved but we still go back to visit and have recently met up after 50yrs!!
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