Axbridge, King John's Hunting Lodge c.1955
Photo ref:
A254062
Photo ref:
A254062
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The Lodge, a house dating from about 1500, belongs to the National Trust and houses Axbridge Museum. It takes its name from a carved king's head on the corner, the sign of the King's Head Inn. It is reputed to be a likeness of King John, who hunted in nearby Mendip forest.
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A Selection of Memories from Axbridge
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 Axbridge
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My grandfather and great grandfather lived in Axbridge and I would like to find out more about them and the village from the late 1800s to the 1940s. The family name is Channon and I would appreciate any information you my have or know about.
Its my understanding that great grandfather owned a timber mill, in or near the village, and that a young girl evacuee who lived there during the war wrote a book about ...see more
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