Days Past.
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This page shows the village as was prior to WWII. All of the shops and services have now gone the properties converted into private homes. Only the names, Old School House, The Bakers, showing were once they were located. Other places, whilst retaining their function have had changes to their fabric. Note the alterations to The Boot and the War Memorial and observe the complete rebuilding of Sheep Bridge. Included are people and things that were of note at the time.

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The village shop.

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Corner Cottage.

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The Village Hall.

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The famous Houghton Fishing Club.

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The first car in the village.

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The Post Office.

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Church Cottage, Church Lane.

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The old Sheep Bridge.

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Old Mr Lunn the well known fisherman.

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Going to the races.

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The Boot Inn.

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Test Lodge.

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Wayside Cottages c.1901.

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Houghton School pupils 1930.

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The river at Houghton Mill.

     
     
     
     

To see how the village has changed click onto "The Village Today" on the Photo Album inedx page.

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