Little Shelford, The Village c.1955
Photo ref: L460001
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Photo ref: L460001
Photo of Little Shelford, The Village c.1955

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The small cottage has a longstraw thatched roof with a swept ridge. It is unaltered, and has no dormer windows. Next to the front door on the left is a baking oven that projects outside the cottage from the ingle-nook fireplace.

Memories of Little Shelford, the Village c1955

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My name is Jacqueline Erickson Morgan.  I lived in Milestone Cottage from August 1968 - January 1971.  I know this thatched cottage as Milestone Cottage; the name was due to the Milestone in front of the cottage that indicated the number of miles to Cambridge and to London.   The house number of the cottage was,  I believe, 14 Whittlesford Rd. This thatched cottage was absolutely delightful.   My ex husband ...see more