Laxfield, Low Road c.1960

Photo ref: L361009

The King's Head also known as The Low House was in the Felgate family for a number of years. My great grandma and grandad ran this pub along with the blacksmiths. They also brought up 14 children there goodness knows how. My grandma was Ruby Felgate, one of the many daughters. I recall visiting both as a child and adult when it was run by my great aunt Hazel and great uncle Stephen. It used to scare me to death when I ...see more

The low house was run by a lovely couple named Paul and Janet Parsons. The had a son Zach (Zacky Bongo) and a daughter, Tabitha. What a pleasant atmosphere they always maintained. Friends like the Parsons are rare and sadly I do not know where they are now. We were only a stones throw away in St. Mary's cottage. The only seperation from the pub was a very small garden and an equally small garage. I hope all is well with my long lost friends from Laxfield.

lived here in the 'low house' for a couple of years with my parents; eddie and anna macleod, in fact i feel my heart still lives here. the sunday hunts, kippers on a friday, local folk groups around the settle, big, thrashy, noisy 'cool' bands in the stable/shed. the beer festivals, the adnams ale and me and my family welcoming everyone into our home, the Kings Head. xxx