Puddington, The Village c.1955
Photo ref: P268001
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Photo ref: P268001
Photo of Puddington, The Village c.1955

More about this scene

It was once said of the village that 'Puddington is singularly quiet; it is so quiet that it has never yet reached the fame of a picture postcard'. This photograph shows that Frith's postcard company, at least, reached the village. It also reminds us of how much can change, since the row of houses shown here have all gone, to be replaced by some bungalows.

Memories of Puddington, the Village c1955

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. These memories are of Puddington, The Village c.1955

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I bought this photo a few years ago, as this is the village my mum grew up in. On opening the photo when I gave it to her, she recognised herself and her sister, plus a friend from the village. I had no idea this was my mum when I bought it for her. Made the gift extra special