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Cranborne, Wimborne Street 1954
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We are looking northwards towards the Square (centre), with 18th-century brick and tile houses on both sides of Wimborne Street. Behind the brick, however, the Fleur-de-Lis Hotel (right) dates from the 16th century. It is celebrated in an ode by war poet Rupert Brooke from 1910, in which he wishes he was there because he arrived after it had closed for the night, and had to book into an uncomfortable alternative around the corner. The shop-front (left) is that of boot-makers C Adams & Son.

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A Selection of Memories from Cranborne

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 Cranborne

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Happy Schoolday Holidays

I remember staying with my Aunt Mabel (Read) in school holidays at Holwell, during WW2. Fresh well water, local bacon & eggs for breakfast. Cranborne Chase, watercress, bluebells, rooks in the trees, walks to Cranborne for treats, cycling up Roke Hill to see my other relations at Cripplestyle. Sybil Sims, Jack & Elsie Sims who lived at Kingbarrow View, and Aunt Fan & Uncle Ben at the White ...see more
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Adams Family Connection
I remember going to the cemetery in Cranborne with my grandmother Alice Mabel Greed (nee Adams) 1880-1964 and being shown graves of our ancestors. I am now living in Canada and did make a short stop in Cranborne last year while on holiday in England with my daughter, who is fascinated with the family history and is researching the Adams family. I know my great grandfather was a tailor, as was his father ...see more
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Added 01 May 2012

Cranborne
I was a pupil at Cranborne First School at the time of Ms Rogers and lived across the carpark at 9 Water Street. I remember ending up with prizes for cooking and mini garden and doing the show at the old village hall singing '1, 2, 3,4,5, once I caught a fish alive' and I became confused with which hand was my right one, lol. I also played Joseph. I remember when I moved there I managed to get in trouble with the ...see more
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The Village School
I was the Head Teacher of the Cranborne First School from 1974-1978. The school was situated just off the square. It was a delightful little school and I have happy memories of my time there with my two teachers: Mrs Barbara Bayes and Mrs Gawman (who succeeded me as Head). Lord Salisbury was the Chairman of our Governors and occasionally I had to go to the Manor to discuss business with him. It was quite an ...see more
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