Newbury, Donnington Castle c.1950
Photo ref:
N61008
Photo ref:
N61008
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Set high on a spur of land overlooking the river Lambourne, Donnington was probably founded in the 11th century; it eventually became the property of Sir Richard de Abberbury. In 1386, Sir Richard was granted a licence to crenellate, and he built the gatehouse flanked by two circular towers which are 65ft high. During the Civil War it was besieged twice.
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A Selection of Memories from Newbury
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This picture makes me feel warm inside. When I was a young boy, 9-11 yrs old, I would fish from the wooden fence in the picture to the lower right, casting under the Newbury Bridge. Hoping to catch a large barbil or Samson the pike that was fed by the butchers on the bridge (Griffins).My name is Paul Frith, born in Portsmouth 21/10/1959. Between 1961-1979 I lived with my family at number 86 Craven Road ...see more
My parents ran the Swan Inn in Newtown Village just outside Newbury from 1936 to about 1943, This was before Greenham Common became an American Air Force Base when it was just a Common. Originally Newtown was called Newtown Water because of a river/stream that ran across the road just prior to reaching the Swan. The main road past the Swan was the Winchester Road.
Howard Johnson
I remember going to the Tudor Cafe during the War Years in 1940+.I was about 10/11 years old at the time. It always served excellent food even with food being rationed. Toasted tea cakes was one of my favourites!
I lived in the nearby village of Newton where my family ran the Ye Swan Inn for a number of years.
My name is Anthony Whitlock I'm trying to trace any friends or relatives ..
My mother was in domestic service to Mr & Mrs William H D Lester who were in residence at Wood End. Wash Hill Newbury Berks . Mr Lester was Waterworks Engineer & Managing Director of Laundries ,. Or any body that can help me locate any friends or relatives ....
My Mothers Name was Miss Edna Mary Whitlock who was at that address
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