Abberley, c.1960
Photo ref: A255041
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Photo ref: A255041
Photo of Abberley, c.1960

More about this scene

During the reign of Henry IV, the King's army marched around these hills seeking to bring the Welsh patriot Owain Glyndwr to battle. Peaceful Abberley might have become one of the notable battlefields of England and changed the course of history, had not the elusive Glyndwr slipped back across the Welsh Marches.

A Selection of Memories from Abberley

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 Abberley

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I was brought up in the 70's living in the gorgeous local village pub. I have fond memories playing on my bike in the car park, riding a pony to the village school and running around the grounds of the Saxon church. Not to mention my sleep walking around the village! My mom and dad, Margaret and Tony, loved it there as I did. Great people great times. Maypole dancing and being made to sing in the ...see more
Please let me know if you remember Mr Maude who lived at the Elms for many years. I was told at the time he had been twice Lord Mayor of London. Many thanks in anticipation of a reply. Jayne