Nostalgic memories of Thorpe Abbotts's local history

Share your own memories of Thorpe Abbotts and read what others have said

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our web site to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was when the photographs in our archive were taken. From brief one-liners explaining a little bit more about the image depicted, to great, in-depth accounts of a childhood when things were rather different than today (and everything inbetween!). We've had many contributors recognising themselves or loved ones in our photographs.

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I lived with my grandmother, Mrs. Talbot, during the war, at The Lodge, part of Miss Pauline's estate. I remember my clothes being passed on to Mrs. Langham for her children. My grandmother and aunt both worked for Miss Pauline. I remember Mr. Lyons, the chauffeur, his wife and daughter who I understand died a few years ago. I also remember the gamekeeper and Mr. Moult who I believe lived next door to the Lyons. ...see more
I was evacuated with my mother and siblings to Thorpe Abbots during the war from London, and have many happy memories from that time even though there was a war on. The generosity of the Americans always comes to mind. To me, they were men but now, in my 76th year, I realize that they were not much more than boys themselves at the time. I have recently moved to Suffolk, all those times and memories are now ...see more