Hurley, The Village c.1965
Photo ref:
H189002
Photo ref:
H189002
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Hurley began life as a small settlement in a clearing in the Forest of Arden, and it probably did not grow substantially until Dexter Colliery opened in 1927. By the time the colliery closed in 1968, there were already large council estates here; many more houses have been built since, though only a minimum of services appears to have been provided.
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A Selection of Memories from Hurley
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 Hurley
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I was born in Dordan, Warwickshire and moved to Hurley when I was 3 years old. From that point in my life I can honestly say I had a wonderful childhood whilst growing up in the village of Hurley. The most mermorable were the weekends and school holidays when we would spend our days walking down the many twisting, hedge lined country lanes. Even at the age of about 7 ...see more
From the age of 48 hours until I was about 18yrs I lived and grew up in Hurley. I have done my fair share of moving around not only England but the world. From the busy, bright lights of London to spectacular, solitary mountains of New Zealand. Now all grown up at age 45, or as grown up as I'm probably ever going to get. Of all the places I've lived Hurley takes some beating. I now visit regularly to spend ...see more
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