Stafford, Children's Park And Old Mill c.1955
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Broad Eye Mill was originally a seven-storey tower mill built of sandstone blocks on the site of a pre-Norman castle; it is sometimes referred to as Castle Hill Mill. Built in 1796, it ceased work around 1900. It has been reduced in height, and is now being turned into an industrial heritage museum; it can be visited by appointment.

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Memories of Stafford, Children's Park and Old Mill c1955

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I was born in Foregate Street, the home of my grandparents, in 1951. I left Stafford in 1953 and returned in 1960 to live in the north end of the town. I well remember playing on the 'Witches hat' with my friends, paddling in the childrens pool, I spent some very happy times in Victoria Park. Mum used to take us down to the park on a fine sunny day, jam sandwiches and a bottle of pop, Happy Memories. I now live in the ...see more