Clun, The Bridge c.1960
Photo ref:
C507050
Photo ref:
C507050
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Chirbury was the home of Lord Herbert, an Elizabethan philosopher, diplomat and keen historian. He collected a large library of chained books (the books were chained to their shelves so that they could not be taken away) which he bequeathed to the villagers. The books are now kept in the main library in Shrewsbury.
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A Selection of Memories from Clun
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 Clun
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I've recently discovered this postcard that was sent to me in the late 1950s or early 1960s. Part of the message reads:
"This is where your great-Grandma lived in Clun."
I wonder if anyone recognises the house?
Jane
The nicest thing about growing up in Clun in the 1940s was that it was one big happy family. We all knew each other, and cared. I loved standing in the blacksmiths in Bridge Street, watching Mr Griffiths shoe horses, and on a cold winter's day the heat was great. The highlight of my Saturday mornings was waiting at St George's Place for Mr Davies, the baker. He would take me and a couple of other kids with him as he ...see more
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