Roxwell, The Street c.1965

Photo ref: R228015

Iv been trying for years to find something out about the camp . I was born there in 1948 when my farther Mr Arthur Blowes was sent to North Korea when he back from the Second World War

our family lived in the huts at cross keys militia camp for around 10 yrs or more.yet nothing much is revealed in the history of roxwell about these camps.the cross keys camp housed homeless families till it was closed down.yet no one seems to know the original purpose of these camps or mention it in roxwell history.the larger military camp on the chelmsford road near mizams park was very much larger than the ...see more

My family moved to Roxwell in 1970 from Westland Green, Little Hadham, Herts into the Manor House, known as Dukes Manor. The house was the former farmhouse for the Foreman family, but Lance Foreman preferred to live in Lightfoots, a house directly across the meadow. The Foremans were also well known for growing Willow trees, very useful in the making of quality cricket bats. Our family lived in the Manor House ...see more

My wife, family and I jumped at the chance of moving to Roxwell in 1982 for me to take over the position of resident Police Officer for Roxwell and its surrounding area.  It transpired to be the best move we ever made. It was a job that I could not have done without my wife's support and assistance. The Police House/Office was in Stonehill Road, overlooking farmland and fantastic sunsets! ...see more