Coldharbour, The Green 1906
Photo ref: 55599
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Landslips have been known to occur here when rainfall has been exceptionally high. In December 2000, it was estimated that 400,000 cubic metres of earth was slowly moving down the side of Leith Hill. A section of road near here buckled, and it remained closed for six months. Finally, the ground was stabilised and the road was repaired. There were previous landslips at Coldharbour in 1673 and 1866.

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A Selection of Memories from Coldharbour

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 Coldharbour

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In May 1971 my mother (Jeanne Grenville) brother Chris and I rented 'Ruffeys' at Coldharbour. We had just arrived from Melbourne, Australia and we were to make our home in the UK. Chris and I were so homesick for our friends and fun days down the beach. We were very lucky that the spell of our beautiful surroundings soon eased our depression - it was a wonderful couple of years. We made friends ...see more
In July 1959, I was born at home, to Eric and Ann Shields in Coldharbour village.  My father was the village policeman; we lived in what was then the police house, which was situated next to the village shop opposite the schoolhouse.  All of these properties have now been turned into private homes, but in the scheme of things, the wonder of Coldharbour is how little has changed in almost 50 years. ...see more