Hadleigh, The Castle c.1960
Photo ref:
H167016
Photo ref:
H167016
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Originally, Hubert de Burg was granted a licence to construct this castle in 1250, but it was completely rebuilt in the time of Edward III. Now little remains of the massive structure that once guarded the coast to the west of Leigh-on-Sea. The building fell into disrepair, especially in the 16th century. The castle was immortalised by John Constable.
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A Selection of Memories from Hadleigh
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 Hadleigh
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The garage belonged to my mum's cousin and on the opposite side of the road or thereabouts my grandma's sister lived who could be seen pushing an old barrow around Hadleigh, wearing white plimsoles during the fifties. Just next door to the garage was Jim's cafe and a couple of cottages prior to the garage development where the church sexton lived if my memory serves me right. Coming back toward the bottom ...see more
Hi, Grandad, Alf Bainbridge, had Rogers Farm, by the Tarpots. He had been transferred from Laindon, now called Basildon, by compulsory purchase and enjoyed the smallholding up the lane behind the C W S factory, about the time a steamroller came down the hill and crashed into the lampost finishing in the ditch!
Alf had a flatbed, with Dick the horse between the shafts and used to like a drink of mild at the Waggon ...see more
I didn't move to Hadleigh until 1963, but Gallaghers butchers was still there on the corner opposite the church. It is now a kitchen and bathroom units shop.
Anyone live or near Common Hall Lane in the 60's
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