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Axminster, Chard Street 1902
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Axminster was once famous for the manufacture of carpets, though the industry relocated to Wilton after 1835. On the left is the United Reformed church, where rests Thomas Whitty, who founded the Axminster carpet industry in the 18th century. The imposing residence on the right is Oak House, built for local lawyer Simon Bunter in the 1750s. In the far distance is the George Hotel, a coaching inn dating to 1594.

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A Selection of Memories from Axminster

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 Axminster

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Axmister School
I attended the school I had a brilliant time I was the 1965 school boy shot put champion and east Devon champion . I was a bit of a wild boy Robert Hildred
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Added 22 November 2019

My Last School In England
My sister Carole and I both attended Axminster County secondary school, we left for Australia in July 1964. Carole and I will be remembered for the different skin we had. It has been diagnosed by specialists in Australia as Ichtyosis CIE. I have memories of friends who's names were Madeline Darke from Millway Rise and especially Jill Anning from Kilmington. Mrs Stock who taught craft. Mr Vickery.
Axminster, Castle Hill 1902
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The Cosy Cafe
My family owned the Cosy Cafe on Lyme Road in the 1950s. I did not start working their until 1957 as I was still at school until then, but I still remember a lot of the customers who use to come in for their cups of tea. John Goddard the school caretaker, Charlie Pengelly, who owned the ironmonger's opposite, Wyndham Welsh the local character, who used to raise thousands of pounds for charity, Johnny Betts and ...see more
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Aminster Secondary Modern School
I have some rather bad memories of school years spent at this school, because I was a rather shy and insecure child so I tended to be the victim of the school bullies. One I remember very vividly was a Maureen Ashby, I also remember a Miss Wallis as the domestic science teacher, who used to make me feel very nervous and clumsy because I was left handed. I work in a school now and love all the ...see more
Axminster, Castle Hill 1902
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