Brent Eleigh, The Street c.1960
Photo ref: B615005
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The street is now a cul-de-sac since the opening of the by- pass in the 1980s. The imposing red brick almshouses (right), built by Edward Colman in 1731, were modernised in 1966. Beyond Cundys Lane is High Bank, a medieval hall-house; then comes the thatched 17th-century Tudor Cottage and the former post office. On the left is the weather-boarded former water and steam mill once owned by the Beere family.

A Selection of Memories from Brent Eleigh

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 Brent Eleigh

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My maiden name is GAME and I've just started researching that side of my family tree, unfortunately due to the fact my dad didn't know too much about his dad's side of the family I had to send away for my Grandad's birth certificate. On receiving the certificate it placed his birth in Brent Eleigh and I was then away. I discovered my family went back to about 1750 in this delightful village, it could go back further but I ...see more