Nostalgic memories of Little Waltham's local history

Share your own memories of Little Waltham and read what others have said

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our web site to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was when the photographs in our archive were taken. From brief one-liners explaining a little bit more about the image depicted, to great, in-depth accounts of a childhood when things were rather different than today (and everything inbetween!). We've had many contributors recognising themselves or loved ones in our photographs.

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I was born in Little Waltham and lived there until 1967. I only left because I got married and the cost of housing in the village, even then, was way out of our reach, so we had to move 20 miles north to Sible Hedingham. I had a very happy childhood in Little Waltham, spending a great deal of time in, on, and around the River Chelmer. A favourite spot was what we called The Water tower that stood in a deep ...see more
Yes I remember that Winter very well. I grew up at Wakerings Farm from 1960 till 1975. Trudi Turner lived just up the road and we used to wait for the school bus at Hands Corner, even in Winter. We were actually closer to Gt. Leighs church but the postal address was Lt. Waltham and of course we got all our meat from John Butcher (Campens) - as well as some delicious bones for our black Labradore - and our still ...see more
My great grandmother was born in Little Waltham (Alice Eva Hart) and her sister married James Ennos (earlier comment from John) I visit their grave in St Martin's churchyard whenever I'm passing....I need to bring my gardening tools for next time ! Love the village and feel at home there
I used to live in Little Waltham when I was eight until 19. We lived in a thatched cottage without electric, and no central heating, only an open fire and kitchen range. The windows used have patterns on them in the winter. In 1962 it was a bad winter, we had to dig the snow so the grocery van could get through as we lived about three miles from the village and bus route. We had to walk so we could go into ...see more
Hi, I have been researching my wife's family history. She was an Ennos, and I have found that there were a number of families with the name Ennos in Little Waltham during the 1800's. Are any of them still around? I'd love to make contact. Ancestors were Ernest Ennos, William Ennos, James Ennos. Thanks John
I lived three miles from Little Waltham from 1956 till I moved out about 1965. I lived in a cottage near Domsey Lane and we had no buses, only to the village, so when we went out to Chelmsford we had to catch the last bus to the village and then we had a three mile walk in the dark to get home and it was scary as there were no lights. When I moved out, my mother moved down to the village to live. My memories ...see more