Wangford, The Village 1895
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Photo of Wangford, The Village 1895

More about this scene

The single-storey extension on the nearest house has been demolished, but there is something similar on the adjacent house. This was occupied by William Harvey, baker; the next, with the shop window covered, by William Baxter, butcher. The corner site was the former post office of 1879. At the bottom is the Angel, landlord John Copley, which is the only hostelry functioning today.

A Selection of Memories from Wangford

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 Wangford

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My Great Great Great Great Great Great Grandfather Robert Saar was buried in Wangford Parish Churh on 13.6.1714. He was a farmer in Wangford and his Son and Grandson also lived in the village. I have, with the help of Suffolk Record Office obtained this information and I have copies of Roberts will also his Son's will Humphrey and his Grandson John. I am trying to find Roberts Fathers name also Roberts date ...see more
According to my research, the Wangford Post Office was, in 1901, run by Philip W. Champ (Sub Postmaster) and his brother Septimus S. Champ (Post Offfice Assistant). I am related to them by marriage. I believe that Philip died in the First World War.