Yealand Redmayne, Cottages, Main Street c.1955
Photo ref: Y48009P
Made in Britain logo

Spot-Coloured
Photo ref: Y48009P
Photo of Yealand Redmayne, Cottages, Main Street c.1955

A Selection of Memories from Yealand Redmayne

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 Yealand Redmayne

Sparked a Memory for you?

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

The Stores was run by the redoubtable Joe Holmes who was in fierce competition with Chris Lewin down the lane at the Post Office. In summer the price of local tomatoes reached bargain levels! More photos of Yealand in the 50s may be found at http://www.rfaaplymouth.org/Family_Album/gallery/index.php
I lived in Yealand from 1947-52 when I came here to New Zealand with friends at the age of 17. Having little educaton and the war years I decided to come to New Zealand to farm. I attended the Yealand school and then left to work for John Wilson on his farm. Those years are most memorable and I have fond memories of them. It is a beautifull village. I believe there are not so many farms ...see more