East Harling, High Street c.1965
Photo ref: E132010
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Photo ref: E132010
Photo of East Harling, High Street c.1965

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In the past there was a bustling livestock market and three annual fairs; the town was then known as Market Harling. It was already famous for the manufacture of linen and cloth. Its character changed in 1845 on the arrival of the railway when the population could easily travel to other towns and villages. The High Street still has shops, banks and pubs. Petty Sessions were held in the Swan Hotel, and the public house on the right has been a popular watering-hole since the early 1800s.

Memories of East Harling, High Street c1965

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 East Harling, High Street c.1965

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I have very fond memories of holidays spent with my Aunt Susan Parkinson and my cousins Jane and David Boggia and their daughters Mel and Bev. I helped out in the store one holiday and had my first romance with a lad from the village. We were always made very welcome. My dad used to live and work on Uncle Ben's farm and it was from there he joined the army. Dad's name was Bill Byatt. I remember playing with the ...see more