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Ringwood, High Street c.1950
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Ringwood sits on the River Avon, and is situated on the Hampshire/Dorset border. In 1936 the town mill was demolished, making way for the first Ringwood bypass - it has since been widened. The fifth building on the left is Woolley & Wallis the estate agents, who are still trading. In 1961 in nearby Market Place, Ringwood Electrical sold the new vapour-controlled Russell Hobbs kettle for £6 1s.

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A Selection of Memories from Ringwood

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 Ringwood

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Matchams Park
I recall learning the art of motorcycle trial riding at Matchams Park in 1966. Took a few knocks but thoroughly enjoyed it.
Ringwood, Town Centre c1960
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Ringwood High Street Circa 1955
I can remember as seven year old having to stay with my Aunt Louise Topp in the house above the closed Butchers shop Topps next to the National Provincial Bank building on the left side of the high street,the balcony window jutting out was the drawing room,can remember sitting there watching the activities in the street,the back garden went down to the slaughter house,now a garage in the Bickerly.
Ringwood, High Street c1955
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Swimming Pool
who remembersRingwood swimming pool? How much did it cost to go in and how much to rent a basket?
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69 Christchurch Road
It's so lovely to see this! I lived in that house on the left from the age of 5/6 years old in 1954/55 until 1966 before moving to Italy where I have lived ever since. It belonged to my mother's sister and her husband, their name was Horniblow.. but my parents and I and my twin, Lesley, continued to live there until it was sold, to the local council I believe, not long before I came to Italy to study art in ...see more
Ringwood, Christchurch Street 1900
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