Hatfield, Market Place, Town Centre c.1960

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I was going to Green Lanes Primary school for about a year before we left England, and a trip to Hatfield house was just one of the many excursions that great school took us on. I remember the little crocheted gloves worn by Elizabeth 1 that were displayed in a glass case. So tiny! I was very interested to learn that Elizabeth had spent so much time here. This would have been in 1950.

The Breaks youth club with Skip Salmon.... There was motorbike club and canoe building.Great place to meet people I enjoyed my time at Burleigh. Most boys had a crush on Ms Johns geography teacher. But I really liked Mrs Coop math's teacher. She was older but had something... In the end in 1980 I returned to my birthplace in Brixton London. Ended up hating it. it's changed too much very violent now. Anyway I left and moved to east london where I still live today

Remember MR Dallimore MANAGER. MR prior CATERING MANAGER. ken,Head chef Dennis Smith,Gordon Jeffrey.& me Michael Blunden MR Bullen was the proprietor. Fantastic memories.

My partner and I lived in Church Cottage, Old Hatfield for several years commencing 2009. The building was once several separate habitations, perhaps as many as three - but is presently all one dwelling with 4 bedrooms. Living there was a wonderful experience as there is a real village community spirit and most people are open and friendly. There was nothing we did not love about the experience including being able ...see more