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Newbury, The Lock c.1955
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The Kennet & Avon Canal fell into decline after the Second World War. It was the era of the railways that killed it off and for years it was abandoned and completely derelict. However, enthusiasts set about restoring the waterway and eventually they witnessed the fruits of their labours. The canal was officially reopened by HM the Queen in 1990. Today, it is a thriving waterway and an important source of revenue for the local economy.

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A Selection of Memories from Newbury

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 Newbury

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Newbury Bridge And Lock
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
Newbury, the Lock c1955
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Newbury 1940
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
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Tudor Cafe
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.
Newbury, Northbrook Street c1952
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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 To my ...see more
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