Polesworth, River Anker And Bridge 1958
Photo ref:
P64013
Photo ref:
P64013
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Polesworth has developed on both sides of the River Anker, with the original Saxon settlement on the north bank. The photographer in this instance was looking across to the south bank, recording for posterity a scene which no longer exists: only the bridge survives. It was built in 1776 and widened in 1924.
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I am now an 82 years old great grandmother and I have lived in Australia for many years. My family lived in Coventry, and when I was 12 my sister and brother and I were evacuated to Polesworth. At first the billeting officer, a Mrs Straughan who was running the local Womens Volunteer service, couldn't find anyone who could take all 3 of us, so she took us to her lovely home Pooley Hall. We had maids ...see more
I was born Marilynne Thompson at 17, The Lynch, Polesworth in January 1952. My mam and dad, Peg and Geoff Thompson both worked at Ensor's brickyard. When I was about two or three years old we moved to a cottage belonging to the firm in Tamworth Road. I believe the rent was 5 shillings a week. My dad was a keen fisherman and I followed in his foosteps with a fishing net. The nets didn't last forever and I ...see more
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