Houghton, The Village c.1960
Photo ref: H464004
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Photo ref: H464004
Photo of Houghton, The Village c.1960

More about this scene

This later photograph shows Manor Farm after the plaster had been removed from the timber frame, and also those 18th-century mansard-roofed cottages more closely. The farmhouse has some lovely details to the timber frame and some original pargetting; the small oriel window at the gable end was blocked when a modern chimney was built into an end room.

A Selection of Memories from Houghton

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 Houghton

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I believe the Mini Van parked by the clock tower belonged to my auntie, Masie Hockaday, who owned the Thicket Cottage Riding Stables in Houghton. She bought one of the first Minis off the production line. It was pale green and used to attract attention where ever it went. I remember going to Wicksteed Park in it when I was about 10. It was very cramped in the back and the highlight of my day ...see more