Willingham, The Post Office c.1960
Photo ref: W591304T
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This image is a coloured postcard: These coloured postcards were produced by the Frith company in the 1950s and 60s, in the earliest days of coloured postcard production, and were printed using a process called collo-colour. Although the results look quite basic to modern eyes, used to the wonders of the modern printing process, these postcards have a certain period charm as delightfully nostalgic ephemera items from the not-so-distant past.

Photo ref: W591304T
Photo of Willingham, The Post Office c.1960

A Selection of Memories from Willingham by Stow

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 Willingham by Stow

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I was born in February 1941 in Gateburton Hall. My mother was evacuated there from Hull.Apparantly the new Mums were assured of Safety from German invasion as " the Hall is surrounded by troops"
I remember my first day at Willingham School. I was so daunted by Mrs Readers presence. She was so authoritative and strong of mind and confidence. She never demanded respect, she would never have to because she earned it. Mid-morning milk was not a favourite as it seems it was always necessary to put it next to a radiator, so it was always warm...yak. Dinner times involved a march up the road to the old ...see more