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Houghton, The Mill 1899
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A mill has stood on this site for over a thousand years. It was owned by the Benedictine monks at nearby Ramsey Abbey, whom the local farmers tended to regard as crooks. The Abbey was landlord to the local farmers, and had the power to insist they brought their grain here to be milled - they were fined if they didn't! The present brick and timber mill with tarred weatherboard cladding dates back to the 17th century.

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A Selection of Memories from Houghton

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 Houghton

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I believe the Mini Van parked by the clock tower belonged to my auntie, Masie Hockaday, who owned the Thicket Cottage Riding Stables in Houghton. She bought one of the first Minis off the production line. It was pale green and used to attract attention where ever it went. I remember going to Wicksteed Park in it when I was about 10. It was very cramped in the back and the highlight of my ...see more