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Thaxted, The Guildhall 1906
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More about this scene

This is one of the most famous buildings in Essex, situated in what was, during the 14th and 15th centuries, one of its most prosperous towns. This view is little changed today, dominated by the magnificent Guildhall, built in the 15th century for the cutlers of Thaxted.

Memories of Thaxted, the Guildhall 1906

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. These memories are of Thaxted, The Guildhall 1906

Sparked a Memory for you?

If this has sparked a memory, why not share it here?

My memories of Thaxted are very dear to me.  My parents, unfortunately now deceased, were Queenie and Denzil Roberts.  Denzil was a Pharmacist and purchased the property known as the Chemist Shop and refurbished the property so we could all live above the shop.  We lived in Thaxted for a few years and made many friends. I was able to participate in many of the May Day festivities and was an avid fan of the Morris ...see more