Abberley, The Tower 1911
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Abberley Hill and Woodbury Hill rise to about a thousand feet. This 161 feet high clock tower caps the latter, and is known locally as Jones's Folly. The tower was built in the latter half of the 19th century, complete with a carillon of bells designed to play forty-two tunes.
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A Selection of Memories from Abberley
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. Here are some from Abberley
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I was brought up in the 70's living in the gorgeous local village pub. I have fond memories playing on my bike in the car park, riding a pony to the village school and running around the grounds of the Saxon church. Not to mention my sleep walking around the village! My mom and dad, Margaret and Tony, loved it there as I did. Great people great times. Maypole dancing and being made to sing in the ...see more
Please let me know if you remember Mr Maude who lived at the Elms for many years. I was told at the time he had been twice Lord Mayor of London.
Many thanks in anticipation of a reply.
Jayne
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