Clun, View From The Mowdens c.1950
Photo ref:
C507003
Photo ref:
C507003
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We can see the village of Clun in the valley, with the keep of its old castle standing guard. Actually this castle was less a military stronghold than a centre for hunting. In medieval times, the Mowdens and the surrounding district were all part of Clun Forest, and subject to Forest Law in much the same way as the New Forest in the south of England.
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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
Sparked a Memory for you?
If this has sparked a memory, why not share it here?
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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