Rickinghall, The Street c.1955
Photo ref: R327002
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Photo ref: R327002
Photo of Rickinghall, The Street c.1955

More about this scene

The fence marks the edge of Rickinghall Inferior churchyard, where a bus shelter was built c1960. Opposite, Bell Cottage and Wall Cottage are virtually unchanged. The cyclist is passing Mrs Davy's grocery and draper's shop at the corner of Parsonage Hill. Beyond the railway-like gate is the blacksmith's house.

A Selection of Memories from Rickinghall

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 Rickinghall

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Rickinghall Chapel I came to a chapel on high ground, The door of old English oak invited, History was captured on the uneven white walls And reflected on high stained windows, And there was love Such love, She spoke of God as a family friend, A guest for dinner, that would never attend, Of times he would talk, but never speak, Sometimes go, but never leave, A friend that would always be there, So ...see more