Watton At Stone, High Street c.1955
Photo ref: W292001
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Photo ref: W292001
Photo of Watton At Stone, High Street c.1955

A Selection of Memories from Watton at Stone

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 Watton at Stone

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If this has sparked a memory, why not share it here?

My name is Don Chandler and I lived in Watton for quite a few years. Also I started a watercolour painting group in the Methodist Church in the High Street and wonder if there are any members still around, or if it is still going !
I am a collector of Wattons history. I have been collecting postcards, photos, in fact anything to do with Watton. I have old blacksmiths tools made by the blacksmith in 1910, over 600 postcards, stories and memories and a great deal more. I have been on TV with my collection. and done exhibitions, talks, village walks and talks. I travel all over the country to see ex Watton residents, seeking more ...see more
I remember when I was just a young teenager... you could roam around the village and just about everyone knew you. I loved to wander down to Mill Stream Lane with my jam jar and fishing net and walk along the stream searching for stickle backs and anything else I could catch. The fields behind us would whisper in the breeze and the sunlight would filter through the trees and glisten on the water below. ...see more