South Moreton, High Street c.1965
Photo ref: S783019
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Photo ref: S783019
Photo of South Moreton, High Street c.1965

More about this scene

The thatched, timber-framed cottages we see on the right date from the 17th century. The lone horse and rider approaching along the High Street, past Walnut Tree Cottage, is a reminder that the village once had a blacksmith and saddler. The village looks peaceful and serene, without a car in sight.

A Selection of Memories from South Moreton

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 South Moreton

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My grandparents, H.W.G White and his wife Kathleen, lived at Wheatleys, were my sister and I spent our school holidays. Fond memories of the Hedgers, who lived at the hall. Miss Monk, from the little bungalow at the back of the Manor house, the Misses Huggins who lived at the Mill house, by the Mill stream, the smell of hot cross buns from the village shop, which was also a bakery. Hot cross buns could ...see more