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Cliffe, Church Street c.1955
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Sometimes called Cliffe at Hoo, the area is known today for its Portland cement works and chalk quarries. On the left of this photograph stands The Six Bells public house, which was one of the properties of the Maidstone brewers Style & Winch Ltd. Two landlords of the pub were John Jenkins and John Topley. In the centre is Parker & Son, a grocer's and general stores.

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A Selection of Memories from Cliffe

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 Cliffe

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A fascinating picture looking south from the church. The line of houses in Turner Street can be seen in the distance, also some in Norwood corner area where our family moved to in the late 50s. On the extreme right of the picture is one of the majestic elm trees, sadly gone now, due to the ravages of Dutch Elm disease. The trees were such a feature of the village landscape in those days.
Cliffe, the View from the Church c1950
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Added 24 January 2016

The Compasses Beerhouse, Was In Reed Street My Great Grandfather Was The Landlord Joseph And Eliza Smith.
They had six daughters Sarah born 1880,Violet 1883 Mabel 1887, Edith 1890, Clara 1892,and Daisy 1895 my grandmother.
Cliffe, Reed Street c1955
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Cliffe
moved into cllffe, north road in 1969, sold up in 1976 n moved to berrycourt cottages cooling street, would love some old photos of our home to scan and save, all would be returned, desperate for pics of berrycourt cottages
Cliffe, Church Street c1955
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Parkers, Better Than

I remember this shop very well, there was still sweet rationing then. Georgeous smells. Mr Parker called on Wednesday to take the order and delivered them on Friday even after we moved to Wainscott. What price Tesco Home Delivery!
Cliffe, High Street c1950
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