Nostalgic memories of Caunton's local history

Share your own memories of Caunton 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.

Why not add your memory today and become part of our Memories Community to help others in the future delve back into their past.

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It was there in 1944 September where I was born. The place was a farm where my parents worked - a sentry was posted to vet people entering or leaving the farm. No doubt the oil field on the farm pumping oil in wartime uk, aided in its lack of identity. A recent 1990's visit found the farm buildings in ruins, the oilfield most likely held in reserve etc .something else disappearing into history. r hayward
Not really a memory, my great-grandparents were living at Gilberts Row on the 1911 census. I was hoping someone out there knew where it was. I have a photo of them outside the cottage. My great-grandfather was born in the village as were my grandfather and father. My great-grandfather was a chimney sweep and wore a patch over one eye, his name George Henry Antliff. I have heard from my father that his Aunt Jessie used ...see more