Castle Cary, Fore Street c.1955
Photo ref: C611006
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There was a castle here, which was besieged by King Stephen in 1138, but its keep has long gone; only its outline is marked on the grass of its hill at the end of Bailey Street. In this view the photographer looks along Fore Street past The White Hart; on the opposite side of the road there is a raised pavement.

A Selection of Memories from Castle Cary

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My great uncle Mr Arthur Real who was born at Axmouth Devon in 1886 and grew up there, started a business in Castle Cary Somerset with Mr Walter Holton from Trowbridge Wiltshire in the 1930s. They named their bakery business Real & Holton. Mr Holton was a master baker and confectioner and worked in the bakehouse in Fore Street from 4am in the morning until he finished his day. The ...see more