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Amwell Hill, the Church of St John the Baptist c1955
Amwell Hill, the Church of St John the Baptist c1955 Ref: A155003
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Year: 1964
Nineteen Years Pleasurable Living In Great Amell. A memory of Great Amwell, Hertfordshire My family of four childen, my husband and I, moved into part of a large country house known as 'Ravenscourt', standing in 3 acres of land: we named our semi "Little Ravenscourt'. Within our back garden stood a beautiful large 'Indian Bean Tree' (catelpa), which the children loved to climb on: in the spring it was covered in small orchid-like scented flowers which attracted many bees ~ some of which would fall drunk onto the lawn. The flowers were the forerunner of long bean-like growths: hence its name. Opposite the house was a narrow lane, which led to a thickly grown bluebell wood. Near to the village Church (where one of our daughters was married) was Amwell Pool, a part of the New River with an attractive island at its centre: once each year they held a pagent there for all to enjoy. Our 19 years in Great Amwell will be remembered as among the happiest of our lives. Posted: 05/05/2007 16:06 by Edith Wood-Smith |
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The Crown Inn A memory of Stanstead St Margarets, Hertfordshire Not really a memory - rather a request for information. My grandfather, Alfred Pain, was licensee of the Crown Inn from possibly the late 1920s through to the middle 1930s. If anyone has any memories/information/photos of the public house and/or my grandfather's time there, I would be most grateful to hear them. Incidentally, my mother, Doris Bird, used to live in Hoddesdon Road and it was through working at the Crown that she met my father. Any memories of her or her parents, Florence and Arthur Bird would also be gratefully received Posted: 29/05/2008 20:02 by Colin Pain |
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 Stanstead Abbotts, St Andrews Church 1929 (ref: 81863) |
Year: 1972
St Andrew's Church A memory of Stanstead Abbotts, Hertfordshire Wow, I have many fun memories about St Andrew's Church, living next door for many years and being a member in my younger years. To me it was like my second home. Does anyone remember Skipp? He was a lovely man, I got many a telling off for ringing the church bells, which I did on most days ,driving the neighbours crazy until they put new doors on. Not because of me, but things got stolen inside the church, so my bell ringing stopped, and sadly so did the trust for people to visit inside as it sadly had to be locked. Thank you, thieves. I have a lot of love for this church and very happy memories, and remember clearly to this day Mr Stevens the old vicar, who witnesses my first kiss, and said he would book me in for a wedding. I was only nine, bless him. I will say to this day as I drive by the church I look up and smile cheekily. Last edited: 04/12/2008 14:59 by Sonia Thompson |
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 Stanstead Abbotts, view from Cats Hill c1960 (ref: S181005) |
Year: 1966
Netherfield House A memory of Stanstead Abbotts, Hertfordshire Netherfield House is now up for sale, the estate agent lists it beautifully, I have photos of the house as it was, and am glad to see that the current owners kept it beautifully as a house of that age should be Posted: 13/09/2008 07:05 by Marlene Harris |
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Stanstead Abbotts, view from Cats Hill c1960 (ref: S181005) |
Year: 1962
Easneye Children's Home A memory of Stanstead Abbotts, Hertfordshire I have a sketchy memory of my childhood in Easneye, between the ages of around 3-5 years old. I remember my mother dropping me off and being terrified. She said I was having a holiday but never came back for me. All I can remember of my time was the dormitory, just a row of unfriendly beds, and the "farm" with the white wood swing gate that we kids got told off for climbing on. I don't remember much more than having to eat spinach because I got painful leg boils! Apparently this was common in undernourished children of that time. I still hate all vegetables to this day. Does anyone know what this building might have been called? The Mansion house looks very familiar. I now live in Australia. I look forward to any replies. Last edited: 25/02/2008 10:21 by Jackie Macklin |
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