Sway, By The Post Office c.1955
Photo ref:
S638012
Photo ref:
S638012
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The man on the left stands still for the photographer. He is dressed in the typical attire of the day; hats and braces were a common sight at this time. Will the cows head straight on or turn right? Opposite the parked car is now a petrol station, and to the right there is a convenience store and post office.
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A Selection of Memories from Sway
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 Sway
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I attended Brockenhurst C.H.S. from 1950 until 1953 and lived in Sway with my parents. I was the first Amercan admitted to the school.
I came across this site after feeling nostalgic and decided to refresh my memories of the New Forest. My wife and I revisited the area on two occasions and nothing had changed.
Dr. Woods was Headmaster at the time and was very helpful in assisting my adjustment. As ...see more
My family have lived in Sway all their lives. My father, Peter Veal and mother, Pam Veal my grandparents Jim and Ida Dukes.
i now live in Ireland but still remember the the New Forest and all its changing seasons. I still have freinds in the village, John Webb, a local artist,who now lives in Lyminghton - I have known John all my life and still keep in touch. The place of Sway has not changed that much from when ...see more
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