Bluntisham, Village Square c.1965
Photo ref:
B726036
Photo ref:
B726036
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Bluntisham was famous in the last century for speed skating. Skating was introduced from Holland by returning Royalists in the late 17th century, and race meetings were held annually on Bury Fen between Bluntisham and Earith. The pub has changed from the White Horse to the Swan, but is still a Tolly house.
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A Selection of Memories from Bluntisham
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 Bluntisham
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I was in a home called Hill View in Andover/Winchester. I first met my brothers Richard and Nigel at this home when I was six years old. I remember a girl called Laura who received a birthday card from her mother when she was 15 years old. My brothers were and are so very important as they told me I belonged to other people. I always ended uo going to bed after school as I was at times in trouble for being naughty. I ...see more
I would love to hear from Sybil Merryweather's daughter, I don't know what happened, I did answer you, and any others who remember that time. Irwin Parker.
I have received a dud email from a Gavin Ashton, please get in contact again, I would like to hear from you. Irwin Parker Also I am looking for a reply from others.
I was a Dr Banardo's boy. I was with Mrs F Ashton for about 3 yrs, at the homestead, which I think has since gone, it was an old pub. I had very happy memories of Bluntisham, if there is anyone who remembers me, I would like to hear from you. Our head teacher was Mrs Xmas. Just if I may mention a few names I remember, Richard Tebbitt, Richard Leader, Ales Boulter, Leonard Marsh, Grace Barker, Joy ...see more
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