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Mrs Marzetties Farm
A Memory of West End.
In 1956/7 I lived with my parents on a farm opposite West End pond. The farmer was a strange lady (in a little boy’s mind) called Mrs Marzetty. I remember she dressed like a man. Her daughter was called Nancy. Mother and daughter bred Dalmatian dogs. My parents bought two puppies. The farm was small with only one cow. I clearly remember being given fresh warm milk from the cow, an experience which put me off warm milk for life!
Nearby, and opposite the Prince of Wales pub, was a corner shop owned by an old lady who used to sit outside the shop door. She always looked dirty to me. I was sent to the shop to buy some sweets…..which I never ate!
I recently returned to West End to find the farm. Although the area is much as I recall the farm and house are no longer.
Does anyone remember the area in the 50’s and have a recollection of the farm, Mrs Marzetty or a photograph?
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So pleased to read your reply to my post last March 2023.
I remember the shop very well. The old lady who ran the shop used to sit outside on a Windsor chair.; I found her a bit scary and she looked dirty.
My parents owned two Dalmatian dogs and used to walk to common with pond. The cottages you mentioned I visited in the mid 60’s when I knew a girl called Lynn.
My family moved away in 1958/9.
I hope you reply with any other memories.
Kind regards, Nigel