Malmesbury, River Avon From Daniel's Well c.1955
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Photo ref: M13012
Photo of Malmesbury, River Avon From Daniel's Well c.1955

More about this scene

Malmesbury is virtually surrounded by the two tributaries of the River Avon. This branch of the river passes through the Mill Brewery, at this time owned by Linolite Limited, and on to the weir by St John`s Bridge and the Avon Mill, eventually joining the other tributary, the Tetbury Avon, at Wyniard Mill.

A Selection of Memories from Malmesbury

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 Malmesbury

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Ernie Kidd always wanted me to run cross country for my house Balmoral but at the same time I was boxing for Malmesbury. When I told him I had to box that evening and could do the cross country. He said ok but you had better win your boxing. He was a good teacher.Eric lewis
Susan Williams was born at Malmesbury Hospital in 1949 to John and Shelagh. We lived with my Grandparents at Lea until were housed at Charlton Park. As previous families have said, us children were blessed to live there. I was luckier than most as my uncles, aunts & cousins lived there too. Derek & Jilly (with big Alsatian, Jennie) Bill and Edna with Ginny & Walt, Joan with Christine and Donna ...see more
I was one of a family of Seven children(two girls and five boys) born to Louise and George Tawn. We first lived at Pinkney park where my father was employed as a farm bailif. Due to his affair with the farmers wife we were thrown out and became homeless. We then lived at Charlton Park Camp on an estate belonging to Lord Suffolk from when I was 5 until new council houses were built in Malmesbury when I was ...see more
Mr Maunders the janny, litter picking, Dilly Charters the English teacher, Mrs HOLROYD, the Music Teacher JON PEEL, sports teacher, so many memories..........