Roydon, Nether Hall c.1955
Photo ref: R229004
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Photo ref: R229004
Photo of Roydon, Nether Hall c.1955

More about this scene

Nether Hall was the home of the Colt family. This great 15th-century mansion was demolished in 1773 - all except this gatehouse, which proved just too sturdy. The Colts' fortune came from Sir Thomas, Privy Councillor to Edward IV. His brass is in the church. It was one of his daughters, Jane, who married Sir Thomas More.

A Selection of Memories from Roydon

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 Roydon

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I went to a school called Fedsden Hall, in Roydon in Essex, in 1950-53. It was a wonderful place run by Mrs. Katherine Clare. Mrs. Clare lived in a big, beautiful Georgian house on the property, with her husband, who I believe was a stockbroker or lawyer and commuted to London daily, and her five children. I’m sure she had five, although I can only remember the names of four of them – Tony, Roddy, Hazel ...see more
My grandparents,Frand and Edith Cass are both buried here.They lived ar number eleven High St.Roydon.after his retirement from the London Police Force.My uncle,Robert M.Cass,Flight Lt.his name is on the War Memorial.He was,if course,killed in action durin WW 2.I am nearly 80 and live in the states.chris.loux.simonsenatgmail.com. non caps,,,
We are trying to find out the history of occupancy of Mead View. Any information? If so please email me. Many thanks.
We've lived in one of the Eastend Cottages by Eastend Farm for nearly 13 years, and would really love to find out some history and even more see any old photos. If anyone could post any on here or get in touch I would be really grateful.