Debden, The Cross Roads c.1955
Photo ref: D89002
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Photo ref: D89002
Photo of Debden, The Cross Roads c.1955

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This was The Fox, one of five hostelries serving Debden in the 1950s. The area to the right is the edge of Debden Park - the grounds of Debden Hall that were landscaped in the late 18th century, possibly by the mighty Humphrey Repton. The Hall itself was demolished in 1935.

Memories of Debden, the Cross Roads c1955

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Another view of The Fox, one of 5 local 'hostelries' which was frequented by the Debden Royal Airforce crowd, including, most likely, my dear mother, Elma Rivis,a WAAF.