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Laxfield, Church Of All Saints c.1955
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The design of the tower with its faceted buttresses is very much like the one at nearby Eye. The battlements have shields representing the Wingfield and FitzLewes families, who paid for the tower in the mid 15th century. The chancel was rebuilt in a very plain style in c1820. To the right are the red brick mock-Tudor Church Villas, and to the left is the Guildhall; behind the photographer is The King's Head.

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A Selection of Memories from Laxfield

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 Laxfield

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on holiday in 2010 stayed just outside Laxfield behind burnt farm cottage there is new lodges installed. such lovely views. celebrated my birthday in low house Laxfield arms. arrived by carriage including horse the horse was then stabled while you enjoyed your lunch. bit tiddly afterwards but it was lovely to have spent in lovely pub. visited lovely old church . now I see new pub on arrival before you get to Laxfield arms .
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Turkey Hall
I'm now 66, and I remember my father, George Frederick Alderton (Fred) who lived in Canbury Park Road, Kingston on Thames, saying that he spent a holiday at Turkey Hall when he was very young, about 4 or 5 years old. He remembered riding on the neck of a huge shire horse, and holding on to its ears. I also recall him saying that the name 'Alderton' was quite common in Suffolk, so perhaps he was visiting a relative.
Laxfield, the Street c1960
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Sparrows
I remember Sparrows very well. I lived in Laxfield from 1967 - 1972 I remember going up to the attic at Christmas time and buying some goodies. Also, I remember the phone box outside, a friend and I got into trouble for making false phone calls. We were 9 or 10 years at the time. I'm planning to visit England in June, and am hoping to make a trip to Laxfield. Jane E. Johnson (nee Riemenschneider)
Laxfield, the Street c1960
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Childhood
I grew up at Turkey Hall in Cratfield but Laxfield was more of my village. I worked at Sparrows grocery store and my parents, Terry & Joan Ward bought my first "new" bike from the store pictured here. I remember getting it for passing the 11+ exam and spent hours riding around Laxfield and Cratfield - occasionally stopping to by a Mars Bar at the bike shop. I lived in the area from 1966 to 1986 and have to say I ...see more
Laxfield, Bridge Street c1960
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Added 28 March 2008

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