Waltham Abbey, The Old Gateway c.1955
Photo ref:
W14005
Photo ref:
W14005
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This ruined gateway belonged to the 14th-century Augustinian abbey of Holy Cross. The smaller archway was for pedestrian traffic, whilst the larger one was meant for wheeled vehicles. In the background we can see the tower of the abbey church.
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A Selection of Memories from Waltham Abbey
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 Waltham Abbey
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Our Barge King Edward V11, was moored at The Lock Waltham Abbey C 1954 I was 14 years old. I loved the mooring and used to go often to the Cinema's in Waltham x. I became a member of the Drama Group in the Abbey. One Sunday I saw a beautiful girl standing on the steps of the cinema in Waltham Cross, with her friend. I walked up the steps, took her in my arms and kissed her on the lips. I then turned away and walked ...see more
I was born there in 1947 when my mum was visiting her family. My folks met at the Sun Inn in 1944 when my dad was stationed nearby. They were married in the abbey in 1946 and her maiden name was Wackett, by name and nature as I and my brother found out if we failed to toe the line. We lived in Sussex and visited three or four times a year, at the bottom of the garden was a field which I understand is now occupied ...see more
I went to quaker lane ,i remember it as massive gothic looking building. Teachers mr Harris, mr goodyear , he had loads of stuffed animals in his glassroom. Miss godwin and her nature table , we were incouraged to bring in bits and pieces for it. Tap poles etc. Lol. I remember building the new swimming pool and having lessons in it. Children in my class were renee malone, cheryl eden, cathy codell, ...see more
My mum and dad used to own the pub, my mum sadly passed away in January 1981 and my dad moved out around April 1981. I have many fond memories of customers who used to use the pub and was really surprised that the pub was demolished as it was a listed building.
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