West Hanney, Eddins Pond c.1955
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Photo of West Hanney, Eddins Pond c.1955

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The route turns west, and passes through East Hanney to West Hanney, a village with two parallel lanes and a small green at the east end. This view shows the spot where the south lane curves north to meet the main through east-west lane; the wall to the left to Aldsworth is now reduced in height by half. The pond has been filled in, but Rose Cottage, the 17th-century timber- framed thatched cottage remains. However, the thatched barn is now tiled.

A Selection of Memories from West Hanney

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 West Hanney

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Growing up in West Hanney in the 1960's, a regular port of call for youngsters was the off licence counter of the Lamb. Access was gained through a single door side door, and once inside (it was often locked) one waited for the landlady, Peggy Nash, to serve us with crisps, bottles of pop or Lyons Maid ice cream. Peggy Nash always seemed cheerful, whether serving us or just out and about walking with her Airedale ...see more