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Nostalgic memories of Stowlangtoft's local history

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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.

Why not add your memory today and become part of our Memories Community to help others in the future delve back into their past.

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Stowlangtoft Hall
I was in stowlangtoft hall with my brother Dominic Attard my sister Maria Attard my name is Rita, I believe I was only 6months old my brother was about 6/ 7 my sister about 3/4 years old ,I do remember having a sleep in the afternoon and playing in the big garden,a small bridge that went over the small stream I think we left when my brother reached a certain age..we were moved to Hornchurch cottage homes. My ...see more
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Added 27 January 2022

Stowlangtoft Hall
Hi my name is Rita i don't remember much about my time at the hall as I was only 7months old in 1957 when we arrived Luckily my sister Maria Attard and brother Dominic Attard were a bit older, my sister was 3 years old and brother was 6 years old. I think we were there for a few years as I do have some memories of Christmas when the helicopter with santa getting out and giving us gifts. I also remember the ...see more
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Added 12 September 2021

Children,S Home Memories
I worked for Tower Hamlets childrens dept.In 1965.I was employed as a House Mother at Stowangtoft Hall and the matron at the time was a Sister Ennis. I was only 18 at the time.Have very fond and happy memories of my time there.
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Added 27 May 2014

Stowlangtoft Hall
Typing this memory on behalf of my mother-in-law, Doris Leadbitter (now Doris Sidebottom) who worked as a nursery assistant between January 1946 and June 1947. She says "I always thought about the children and wondered how they went on, and about the staff. Of the staff I remember Pamela, who lived in Bardwell, Peggy Kingspark, who came from London, Irene who came from Lancashire and Margaret who came from ...see more
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Added 26 December 2012

Children's Home In The 60's
Hi, I've recently removed an old photo of my sister & myself from one of my deceased father's photo albums. I always assumed this was in our back garden as there is only grass in the picture. On the reverse it says Stowlangtoft, Bury St Edmunds. I do recall being in a Children's Home near Bury St Edmunds and this would have been in 1961 or 62. I can recall the kids taking turns each day to ...see more
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Added 20 September 2012

The Hall
Don`t have any memories of the Hall but am searching for anyone who lived there when it was a Childrens Nursery which was run by London County Council. Have had some info on the place & know a Miss Yorath was Matron during my stay there. Is there anyone out there who can help my research?
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Added 29 July 2010