Lymington, The High Street From The Church 1958

Photo ref: L148142

Great school I was there from 1965 to 1969. We went into Lymington every Saturday to spend our pocket money. There was a toy shop at the bottom of the High Street. I think it was painted yellow at the front. Spent lots of my pocket money in there. A lovely town, I have revisited many times since. Best wishes to everyone.

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