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The church was the Presbyterian and the fruit and veg shop also sold fish (Tommy Jones, fish).  There was a  furniture shop (Flackets)  On the corner of Ledsham was Miss (although a Mrs.) Locket’s.  Over Ledsham past the bank ...Read more

A memory of Little Sutton in 1967

I was born in Hereford in 1952 to Roland S G Hodges and Doreen his wife. I have fond memories of Kings Caple and Fawley. My grandmother ran the village post office for nearly 40 years right up to decimalization. She ran her Post ...Read more

A memory of King's Caple in 1960 by Andrew Hodges

When we were kids we used to holiday at East Runton nearly every year. We stayed with George and Mabel Bonney (and Trixie the dog) at Shepherds Cottage on the common. I think it was called Top Common. My Dad hired two beach huts ...Read more

A memory of East Runton in 1962 by Heather Moore

I was devastated in 1964 when my mother told me we were to leave the village so that my mother could pursue her dream of owning her own small business elsewhere. It was a dreadful culture shock, one that has remained with ...Read more

A memory of Mollington in 1961 by Vanda Godwin Marriott

I was born in 1966 and lived in the Red Lion. My dad and mum were married in 1961. My dad lived in the village all his life, moving to the Red Lion on his marriage. My dad was formerly of Temperance Hall, down the road from ...Read more

A memory of Wareside in 1966 by Amanda Shaw

My name's David Meacham - When I was very small I used to live in the cottage on the right - Number 10 Bremhill. It was a wonderful place to be a child - few cars then of course - and the freedom to roam the village without any fear. The rooms ...Read more

A memory of Bremhill in 1962 by David Meacham

My first day of school was September 1965 at Fair Oak Infants. It wasn't too bad the first day as my Mum was allowed to stay at the back of the classroom, but after that I was left on my own. I became very ...Read more

A memory of Fair Oak in 1965 by Gary Houghton

My mum first came across Bucks Mills when we went for a bodyboarding holiday in Westward Ho! before the march of the mobile homes..! Next year we stayed in Driftwood in Bucks itself and did so for the next 7/8 years until my ...Read more

A memory of Buck's Mills in 1965 by Nick Neter

My parents moved to North Boarhunt in 1964/65. We lived at the top of Trampers Lane - sideways to what was then Doney's Garage. Our house was called "Tryfan". I went to Newton Primary School and have very fond ...Read more

A memory of North Boarhunt in 1965 by Louise Selves

My family and I moved to a bungalow at Coombe Place in 1960. My father, Walter Motley, took up the post of farm manager on this 100 acre dairy farm with a herd of Jersey cattle. Coombe Place is set on the side of the South ...Read more

A memory of Offham in 1960 by Susan Walton