Woodmansterne, Rectory Lane c.1960
Photo ref: W507033
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Photo ref: W507033
Photo of Woodmansterne, Rectory Lane c.1960

More about this scene

Only a modern lamp-post detracts from the rural tranquility of Rectory Lane on its way to the old village. The disappearance of the distinctive fence on the left makes the exact location hard to determine but it is likely that the photograph was taken just south of The Old School House on the left and Eastlands Farm House on the right.

Memories of Woodmansterne, Rectory Lane c1960

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I was born 1943 in Purley Cottage Hospital, lived at 2 The Mount, christened at St Peters and taught at Woodmansterne Primary for a while. Walked to school via Hatch Lane and Rectory Lane and where they joined is, I think, where the photo was taken. The walk, as an unaccompanied 6/7 year old was not considered to be safe and even though the London Borough of Sutton was my home I was transferred to Smitham ...see more