Downton, The Royal Oak c.1960
Photo ref: D197028
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This pub can still be found on Christchurch Road in Downton, near Lymington. The tree looks too near the pub for comfort, but it is still there today. Some subtle changes have occurred: the top windows now have wooden shutters, there are porches over both front doors, the planters have disappeared, and, of course, Strong & Co no longer manage this pub.

Memories of Downton, The Royal Oak c1960

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 Downton, The Royal Oak c.1960

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Having lived at Downton from 1958, I grew up opposite Downton Holiday Camp. My father owned the builders next to the pub and I bought my first car at the garage 2 doors to the right. Somewhen in the mid 1960s  I met the new landlady's daughter, Diane! Well, despite the age gap (I was about 7 and she was 15-ish) we fell madly in love. Seeing as there were only 3 kids living in the hamlet and only one other girl, ...see more