Stamford, The Meadows c.1955
Photo ref: S177036
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Photo ref: S177036
Photo of Stamford, The Meadows c.1955

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This view of the path into Stamford from Station Road shows the old George Bridge over the River Welland before it was replaced in 1978.

Memories of Stamford, the Meadows 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 Stamford, The Meadows c.1955

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Just on the other side of the bridge you can see the footpath leading up and over a mound. This mound was built up in preparation for a projected relief road from the Midland Railway station to the Sheepmarket (on the other side of the Meadows). I remember playing around this hump - rolling down the side of it, and running through the pipe which went through the middle of it (where you could have a wonderful time playing ...see more