High Halden, The Green c.1955

Photo ref: H354001

My husband recalls his grandfathers dairy farm was in HighHalden but cannot remember the name of it. His GF was Percy Tyler and wife Florence. They had three children Walter. John and Thelma. If anyone can recall above I would really appreciate a reply. Walter was born at Eugene Cottage HH in 1920 before they moved to the farm. Anyone have any photos perhaps of the Cottage. (Or farm) Thanks Jane

Hello Linda. I came across your message while googling Harborne Hall. For six weeks in the summer of 1989 we rented the first floor flat in one wing of the house for I think about ten pounds a week. It was large enough for my family of six (2+ 4 young children) from HK and my sister and her family (2+ 2 young children) from the States. It was a little run down but at that price amazingly good ...see more

Does anyone have memories of Marlands in the early 1960's? It was owned by the 'Simpsons' and operated as a boarding school. Like me, most (if not all) of the children, were in the care of local authorities, coming to Marlands from children's homes around the south of England. In 1962-63, I remember Mr 'Simbo' Simpson, Mrs Simpson and their adult sons. I also remember the single teacher (Donald?) attached to ...see more

Hello Does anyone remember my great uncle's general store in High Halden? It was called Fowlers general store and was run by Frank Fowler.