Hazelbury Bryan, The Post Office c.1955
Photo ref: H294007
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Photo ref: H294007
Photo of Hazelbury Bryan, The Post Office c.1955

More about this scene

This village sprawls around the lanes of the surrounding countryside of the Blackmoor Vale as though not quite sure where it wants to be. The hilltop church dates back to at least the 14th century, and some of the cottages are of similar antiquity.

A Selection of Memories from Hazelbury Bryan

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. Here are some from Hazelbury Bryan

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My mum was taken in during WW II as a young girl to move her out of London. She lived with Trevor Gawler and his wife until the refugee kids were sent back to the big city. My mum loved it in the countryside and didn’t want to leave. The Gawlers loved her like she was their own. She visited back there every year and took us with her when our family grew. We loved it there too with so many memories, like fresh ...see more