Leiston, The Abbey 1922
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Photo ref:
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The abbey of the White Canons was transferred here from Minsmere in 1363, and rebuilt after a fire in 1382. In 1922 the site was owned by Miss Ellen Wrightson, who in 1946 bequeathed it to the Diocese. This view from the crossing shows the chancel, with the chapel of St Michael on the right and the chapel of St Mary, which had been restored in 1920, on the left.
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A Selection of Memories from Leiston
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 Leiston
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Oh My goodness just found out my great grandparent is PERCY please reply if you are related, but of a long story to tell
My wifes great great grandfather was a Blacksmith who lived in 14 Eastwood Ho,could he have worked at the old forge,or may be there were more than one. His name David Lankaster.
What a coincidence, as around 1910 the Smithy was owned and run by My Grandfather also named James ,(a family tradition) there exists a buisness directory in the longshop Museum ,listing many Leiston Buisnesses, showing a picture of the Smithy at that time, timber fronted and sign written with his name and listing the many services available a photograph at that time was a special occaision,and the picture shows ...see more
My great grandparents (Ada and Percy Curtis) lived in Leiston - their house was called "The Firs", I think on Sizewell Road. Would love to know what it is called now as I would love to research the house.
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