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Leslie Clark pictured with the Musks delivery cart at Ivy Farmhouse. Leslie lost his leg in the First World War.

Outside 26 High Street, Stetchworth. Norah, Edna and Gilbert Holland with Rusty (the dog). 1906

Holland children

Holland children and their mother. Grace is the eldest, followed by Norah and Edna. Gilbert is the youngest.

Edna Diana and Geoffrey in front of Stetchworth house

Edna (aunt), Diana (the baby) and Geoffrey Holland in front of 26 High Street.

Tilley with a collection of Hollands

Tilley with the Holland family (1930s?)

Iris Stockwell receiving the Best in Show Trophy from Pat Auger. 2013.

Sally Mann receiving her British Empire Medal from the Lord Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire. Sandie Wilson holding the cushion. 2014.

Iris Stockwell and Queenie Griffin at the Ellesmere Show. 2012.

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Pageant in Stetchworth school on Coronation Day. Cowley, Denzil; Cowley, Joy; Cowley, Shawn; Ginn, Florence; Haws, Gladys; Haws, Robert; Haws, Ruby; Linwood, Pamela; Marsh, Daphne; Stockwell, Iris; Wilson, John; Wilson, Iris; Wright, Una

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Aaron Ginn in the Terratorial Army in 1940's,

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Seaside Outing arranged by Marquis of Granby pub, Stetchworth. 1953.

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Stetchworth Congregational Church Sunday School outing to Clacton (?) 1951-1953.

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John Archer sitting by the Waver Pond, Stetchworth. Sadly he died aged 20 in the late 1950's. 1951-1953.

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Volunteers behind counter at the Ellesmere Centre Shop Stetchworth. 2000.

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The Wilson family in Mill Lane Stetchworth. Including Iris and Roland. 1937.

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Formation of a District Nursing Association in the area. 1910.

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Stetchworth post mistress,Miss Besssie Wright,meets Mr Jack Binns at Liverpool after his ship The Republic sank. 1909.

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Stetchworth,evacuees from Poplar and Spitalsfield. 1941.

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Stetchworth boys Teddy Cockerton and Horace Bateman. 1930.

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Coach Trip organised by the Stetchworth W. I. for the Over 60's. The result of this outing was the formation of the Stetchworth Autumn Leaves. 1968-1970.

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Wedding of Queenie Cockerton and Albert Griffin at Stetchworth Church, with Elijah Cockerton, the bride's uncle and Jessie from Newcastle. 1943.

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The Cockerton girls i n their garden, Stetchworth.Left to right, Queenie, Doris, Edna and in front Nellie. 1930.

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Group of regulars outside the Live and Let Live, High Street, Stetchworth. 1947.

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Queenie Cockerton with her Army vehicle at Hunstanton. 1941.

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Planting of the Millennium Oak. Junction on the Newmarket Haverhill Road. 2000.

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Mrs Highstead (on the right) and Mrs Plumb - residents of Stetchworth at the seaside. 1930-1940.

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Parents' race at Stetchworth School Sports Day. 1983-1987.

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Stetchworth Chapel outing to the Abbey Gardens, Bury St. Edmunds. 1957.

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Stetchworth Mens' comic football team played at the Ellesmere Centre. 1970-1972.

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Stetchworth Park Stud employees at a presentation for Mr & Mrs Izzard. 1972.

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Mrs Fowler, Mrs Jolly and Mrs Bye at the Stetchworth Autumn Leaves Birthday Party. 1990-2000.

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Mr and Mrs Marsh who had 14 children and lived where the Ellsemere Centre now stands. 1935-1940.

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Florence Marsh on her wedding day at Stetchworth Church. 1927.

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Stetchworth Chapel Party. 1956-1960.

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Stetchworth Marquis of Granby -David Brady and Richard Knights (Landlord) present Audrey Raeburn with £700 for the Over Sixties Club. 1998.

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Stetchworth Estate workers on a day trip to Yarmouth. 1920-1930.

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Stetchworth Head Teacher Miss Redmill retires after many years. 1978-1982.

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The Briggs children in 1947 in their Stetchworth garden. Lower photo shows the family in the same order in 2005 .

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Stetchworth Gala.Opened by Peter Marshall of Anglia T.V.Also in picture Audrey Raeburn, Jack Sharpe and Cyril Webb. 1973.

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Stetchworth publicans, Mr and Mrs Charlie Cates, at "The Live and Let Live" . The pub closed in the 1970's. 1945-1955.

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Stetchworth's Jubilee Court residents with the cup for Best Communal Garden. 2005.

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Stetchworth Ellesmere Lunch Club Christmas Dinner. 1995.

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Stetchworth Autumn Leaves 30th Birthday. Mrs Jolly cuts the cake. 1999.

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Aaron Ginn working in Stetchworth working yard, hurdle making. Situated at the junction of Teakettle Lane, Ley Road and High Street. 1945-1955.

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Stetchworth resident, Mrs. Ginn, shopping in Newmarket High Street. 1925-1935.

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Stetchworth Chapel presentation to Miss Ginn. 1960s.

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Florence Ginn (right) and Eileen Wallace (left) in Girl's Life Brigade uniform at Stetchworth Ley Cottages. 1949-1953.

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Stetchworth War Memorial Roll of Honour. First and Second World Wars.

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Stetchworth War Memorial Roll of Honour. First and Second World Wars.

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Stetchworth War Memorial Roll of Honour. First and Second World Wars.

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Stetchworth War Memorial Roll of Honour. First and Second World Wars.

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Members of the Stetchworth Congregational Chapel Sunday School winning the Scripture Exam Shield. 1970.

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Stetchworth boys collecting wood for November 5th bonfire. Brian Garrod (left), Paul Garrod (centre), Karl Drayton (right). 1970-1974.

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Dedication of the new Standard of the Stechworth British Legion. 1981-1991.

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Stetchworth Womens Guild on a seaside outing. 1930-1940.

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Stetchworth Girls Life Brigade taken in front of cottages now known as 99 and 101 High Street, Stetchworth. 1952-1954.

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Stetchworth outing to Clacton organised by "The Marquis of Granby" public house. 1952-1953. Bateman A, Bateman E, Bateman S, Bowden Billy, Briggs Mary, Fuller Roly, Ginn Constance, Ginn John, Ginn Florence, Isaacson Elsie, Isaacson Keith, Isaacson Pat, Issacson Stanley, Osbourn Johnny, Pearson Jim, Watson Frank, Webb Vera, Webb Cyril

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Group of boys pictured by the tree on The Green, Stetchworth . Boys include Fred Fulcher top right, Johnny Osbourn front right. 1934-1938.

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J.Denny lived in High Street Stetchworth.He was the local shoe mender and cycle repairer. 1900-1920.

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Lord Brackley when he was a prisoner of war in Germany. Later he suceeded to the titlle of Duke of Sutherland. He is pictured on the right. 1943.

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Reginald George Marshall of the Cambridgeshire Regiment , who died as a prisoner of war, aged 31, in 1944. 1940.

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Bread delivery in Stetchworth. S.Pearsonon right. Bread baked by M. jennings at The Bake House, Dullingham. 1890-1910.

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Church Parade, Tea Kettle Lane. Waver Pond in background, Stetchworth. 1908.

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A.W.Carlton (Cambridgeshire Regiment) from Stetchworth. Died on 27.10.43 Prisoner of War in the Far East aged 25.

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Church Parade in Stetchworth. 1920.

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A.J Burling R.A.F.Volunteer Reserve from Stetchworth. Killed in action in the Far East on 1.5.45 aged 20..

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The road sweeper at the bottom of Brook Hill Stetchworth. 1890-1910.

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Stetchworth W.I. Litter Pick at the Ellesmere Centre. 1983.

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Agricultural workers returning on bicylcles from Hall Farm Stetchworth. 1930.

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Children at Stetchwoth School. 1900-1910.

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Beaters meet at the White Horse Inn, Stetchworth. 1915.

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Contributors to the Stetchworth Millenium Embroidery. 2000.

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Stetchworth W.I. 20th Birthday Party. 1966.

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Stetchworth 2000 Embroidery. Unveiled by The Duchess of Sutherland and Ruth Bond, Cambs. Federation Chairman.

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Stetchworth W.I. celebrating their 30th anniversary. 1976.

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Stetchworth W. I. celebrate their 50th birthday. 1996.

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Founder members of Stetchworth Women's Institute. 1946.

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Stetchworth Community Shop, Ellesmere Centre celebrate their first anniversary. 1980s.

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Church Parade near Waver Pond, Tea Kettle Lane, Stetchworth. 1908.

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Stetchworth telegram boy, one of the Marshall family. 1898.

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Over Seventies Party given by the Stetchworth W.I. held at Stetchworth School. 1955-1965.

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Percy Algar of Dullingham with his daughters on his milk round, started in 1928, later taken on by his son Dennis and later by his grandson Robert. 1939-1943.

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Billy Norton, better known as Billy Scissors, outside his house next to Bottom Shop, Stetchworth. 1915-1925.

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The Carlton family , Stetchworth. Arthur on the left died as a Japanese Prisoner of War. 1925-1935.

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Percy Algar of Dullingham on his milk round.He started his milk round in 1928. 1939-1943.

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Santa Claus visits Stetchworth. 1994-1996.

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Retirement celebration for Freda Swann, leader of the Ellesmere Playgroup. 1988-1990.

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Group of ladies at a seaside outing, probably Great Yarmouth. 1938-1948.

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Reg Marshall of Stetchworth. 1930-1940.

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Villagers at Lord Brackley's 21st Birthday Party at Stetchworth House, Stetchworth. 1936.

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Celebrating Lord Brockley's 21st birthday party at Stetchworth House.He was later to become The Duke of Sutherland. 1936.

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H. F. Bateman of Stetchworth died as a prisoner of war during World War 2. 1938-1942.

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Stetchworth W.I. giving a party for the village children to celebrate the ending of the war in a mission hut in "Tom Noddy's yard". 1945.

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The opening of Jubilee Court, Stetchworth. Courtesy of Newmarket Journal. 1977.

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Stetchworth - charity distribution of coal and beef at Christmas. Courtesy of Newmarket Journal. 1911.

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Gert & Charlie Cates celebrate their golden wedding at home in Coopers Close, Stetchworth. They spent 48 years as publicans of the Live & Let Live. 1976.

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Mr Bill Jolly receiving the 50 year bar for service to Stetchworth Estate from the Duke of Bedford. 2001.

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Mr Bill Jolly being presented with his long service medal for 40 years service to Stetchworth Estate by HM Queen Elizabeth at Peterborough Show. 1991.

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Mr and Mrs Arthur Jolly and family at Hall Farm cottage, Stetchworth. 1951.

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Sarah Taylor Townsend, post-mistress in Stetchworth in the early 1900s. Sarah Taylor Townsend was born on 5th October 1847 in Kensington, London. Her father, Joseph Collins was a builder and is listed among the Stetchworth tradesmen in Kellys directory 1883. Her mother, Sarah was the daughter of James Bailey who was a gamekeeper and lived at Park lodge, Stetchworth.

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Family tree of the Collins family, some of whom lived and worked in Stetchworth.

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Infant and Junior classes of Stetchworth School, along with headmistress Miss Redmill and teacher Miss Palmer. 1968.

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Opening of the Old School House Day Nursery, Stetchworth. Miss Redmill was an ex-headteacher at Stetchworth School. Source:Newmarket Weekly News. 1994.

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Infant class of Stetchworth School. 1967-1969.

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Children of Stetchworth School with headmistress Kathleen Redmill. 1966.

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Stetchworth Autumn Leaves 40th birthday party at the Heath Court Hotel, Newmarket. 2009.

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Staff at Stetchworth School. 1966.

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Staff of Stetchworth School. 1961-1963.

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John William Nichols, son of Sarah and John of Stetchworth Ley. He was killed in France in 1917, two weeks after his brother Bertie. 1913-1915.

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Bertie Philip Nichols, son of John and Sarah of Stetchworth Ley. He was killed in France in 1917. His brother John died two weeks later. 1913-1915.

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Sarah and John Nichols, who lived in the Roundhouse in Stechworth Ley. They had 10 children. John was a gamekeeper for the Estate. He died in 1940. 1933-1937.

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Stetchworth WI enjoying a summer walk near Aislabie Stud. 1997.

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Wedding of Lily Mould and Michael Whymer at St Peter's church, Stetchworth. 1964.

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Wedding of Phoebe Mould and Robin Brown at St Peter's church, Stetchworth. 1975

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Wedding of Joan Barker and Albert Mould at St Peter's church, Stetchworth. 1940.

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Stetchworth resident Craig Milkins meeting David Beckham in Afghanistan. Courtesy of Newmarket Journal. 2010.

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Children from the Old School House Day Nursery, Stetchworth, entertaining the residents of Jubillee Court. Source: Weeky News. 2007.

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Mr James Paice, MP for Cambridgeshire South East, visiting Stetchworth, to discuss the closure of bus routes. 2005.

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The Old School House Day Nursery, Stetchworth, receiving their Investors in People Award. 2000.

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Opening of the Old School House Day Nursery, Stetchworth. 1994.

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Stetchworth resident Edie Wilson with Rowland, outside Granny Lucy Marsh's house in Mill Lane. 1934.

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Stetchworth Girl's Life Brigade, outside the old Vicarage with the Rev. Wimpress. 1950-1952.

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The Old School House Nursery, Stetchworth with the Investors In People Gold Award. Source: Newmarket Journal. 2010.

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Susan Jarrold receiving the Scripture Exam Certificate from Mr E. Raines of Cheveley Congregational Church. 1960.

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Stetchworth residents Edie Marsh with mother Lucy, in Mill Lane. 1930.

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Childredn from the Congregational Church. 1960.

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Elves and Fairies, Stetchworth School. 1968.

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Christening of Reverend Adams' son, taken outside Stetchworth School. 1960.

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Stetchworth Congregational Church Sunday School. Presentation of Scripture Exam Cup, in the Co-op Hall. 1960.

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Congregational Church, Stetchworth, Sunday School, with the Scripture Exam shield. Taken in Parson's Meadow, behind the Vicarage. 1948-1952.

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Ina Carter and Sheila Maclaren, with the Royal British Legion, Stetchworth, in the background. 1950-1960.

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Iris and Rowland Wilson outside Granny Marsh's cottage, Mill Lane, Stetchworth. 1937.

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Snow on Clay Hill, Woodditton Road, Stetchworth. 1953.

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Stetchworth residents George and Edie Wilson with Iris outside cottage in The Alley. 1937.

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The Ellesmere Devil's panto society, Stetchworth. Source:Newmarket Journal. 2006.

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Stetchworth resident Edie Wilson with Rowland, outside Granny Lucy Marsh's house in Mill Lane. 1934.

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Snow on Clay Hill, Woodditton Road, Stetchworth. 1947.

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Retirement of Mr Chris Hurrell from Stetchworth parish council. Source: Newmarket Journal. 2002.

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The Ellesmere Devil's Panto Society, Stetchworth. Source: Newmarket Journal. 2001.

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Stetchworth resident Mrs Peace Victoria Purr celebrating her 81st birthday. 1999.

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Stetchworth resident Ossie Osbourn receiving a certificate in recognition of his long membership of the British Legion. Source: Newmarket Journal. 1999.

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The Reverend John Askey, leaving Stetchworth parish. Souirce: Newmarket Journal. 1999.

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Stetchworth residents Mr and Mrs Parr celebrating their diamond wedding anniversary. Source: Newmarket Journal. 1991.

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Opening of the post office in the Ellesmere Centre, Stetchworth. Source: Newmarket Journal. 1992.

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Francis Egerton, owner of Stetchworth Estate, before he became the Duke of Sutherland. Source: Farmers Weekly. 1992.

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Stetchworth resident Mrs Olive Marshall visiting the war graves in Singapore. Source: Newmarket Journal. 1985.

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Laying the foundation stone for the Ellesmere Centre, Stetchworth. Source: Newmarket Journal. 1983.

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The Opening of Jubilee Court, Stetchworth. Source: Newmarket Journal. 1971.

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Mr and Mrs Sidney Clark of Stetchworth being presented with fireside chairs to mark their service to St Peter's church. Source:Newmarket Journal. 1971.

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The second birthday party of the Stetchworth Autumn Leaves club. Source: Newmarket Journal. 1971.

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Reminiscences of Stetchworth evacuee James Dawson. Copyright James Dawson, BBC archive WW2 People's War. 1940-1944.

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Stetchworth Autumn Leaves first birthday party. Mrs Gladys Haws won the hat competition. 1970.

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Ruby Radford with Jessie Butcher outside what is now no. 83 High Street, Stetchworth. 1944-1948.

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June Radford on her 12th birthday with her new bicycle, with Edie Butcher at Court Barns, Stetchworth. 1949.

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Wedding of Sybil Osbourn to Frank Dale at St. Peters Church, Stetchworth. 1945.

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Wedding of Rita Isaacson to Eddie Halliday at Dullingham Church. The Isaacson family were resident in Stetchworth for many years. 1953.

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Stetchworth resident Elsie Isaacson (on the left). 1930-1940.

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Fred Moss, brother of Elsie Isaacson, taken on the British Legion lawn. The Post Office is in the background. 1935-1939.

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Members of Stetchworth Autumn Leaves club celebrate a birthday. 1975-1985.

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Stetchworth resident Mr Harry Radford playing the piano accordion at the Live and Let Live public house. 1950-1960.

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Children's race at the church fete in Stetchworth Park garden. 1950-1960.

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A group of Stetchworth residents at the seaside. 1950-60.

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Mrs Ruby Radford and her daughter June at Court Barns, Stetchworth. 1939-42.

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Stetchworth residents Iris Stockwell (nee Wilson) and Mary Nunn at the seaside. 1954?

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Pea pickers at Dullingham. 1939-1941.

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Stetchworth - The Alley, looking east towards the High Street. 1971-1973.

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John Egerton, 4th Earl of Ellesmere, owner of the Stetchworth Estate, 1914-44. 1915-1935.

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The cast of Stetchworth Players pantomime "Cinderella", produced by Mr Ted Austin (head teacher of Stetchworth Heath School). 1973.

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Stetchworth residents Mesdames Cockerton, Marsh, P. Briggs, E. Briggs, and Mrs Symonds with Marie at Hunstanton. 1931-1933.

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Cast list of the Stetchworth Players pantomime "Cinderella", 1973.

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Ellesmere Centre, Stetchworth, 25th anniversary celebration. 2009.

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Wedding of Pat Byron and Michael Auger at Stetchworth Congregational church. This was the first wedding celebrated in the new building. 1964.

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Story from the Newmarket Journal about Stetchworth post-mistress Bessie Wright. 2009.

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Stetchworth boys Teddy Cockerton and Horace Bateman. 1930.

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Stetchworth residents, including the Fulcher and Cockerton families at Hunstanton. 1931-1933.

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Cyril Webb in his RAF uniform. 1940.

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Wedding of Diane Coote and Shaun Eldridge at St. Peter's church, Stetchworth. 1993.

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Wedding of Nancy Algar and Don Wright at St. Peter's church, Stetchworth. 1953.

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Cyril Webb in his Welsh Guards uniform. He transferred from the RAF. 1940.

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Wedding of Clare Ollington at St Peter's church, Stetchworth. She is with her father and the Reverend David Cockerill. 2005.

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Wedding of Doris Cockerton and John Merry at St Peter's church, Stetchworth. Mr Sidney Clark played the organ. 1945.

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Stetchworth Heath School children. 1935.

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Cyril Webb and Gilbert Holland in their workman's aprons. 1960-1970.

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Vera and Cyril Webb's wedding at Carlton. 1950.

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Parents and children at the retirement party for Mrs Lapthorn, teacher at Kettlefields School. 2008.

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Geoffrey Holland who lived at no. 26 High St., Stetchworth. 1937.

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The first Gredley Outing to Gt. Yarmouth. 1988.

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Stetchworth resident Mr George Osbourn, who lived at 24 Mill Lane, talking with his neighbour Mr Misson. 1941-1951.

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Dedication of the new standard of the Stetchworth British Legion. 1986.

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Group of men outside of the Live & Let Live, High St., Stetchworth.1946-1948.

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Stetchworth resident Mrs Annie Osbourn celebrating her 100th birthday. 1991.

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Queenie Cockerton aged 10. 1933.

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Prize giving at the Ellesmere Show. 2008.

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Stechworth school children's pantomime. 1978.

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Stetchworth St.Peter's flower festival. The Kitchen Choir in rehearsals for the evening performance. 2008.

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Ellesmere Playgroup, Stetchworth, summer outing. 1990-1994.

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Mrs Bye, founder member of Stetchworth W.I. 1946.

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Lord Brackley's 21st birthday. He is pictured with his family and workers from the estate. He later became the Duke of Sutherland. 1936.

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Members of Stetchworth W.I. celebrate their 60th birthday. 2006.

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Retirement of Mrs Freda Swann as leader of Ellesmere Centre playgroup, Stetchworth. 1990.

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Opening of Gredley Room, extension to Ellesmere Centre, Stetchworth. 1999.

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Stetchworth Autumn Leaves first Christmas Party. 1969.

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Stetchworth Congregational Church Sunday School outing to Hunstanton. 1950-1960.

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Opening of Gredley Room, extension to Ellesmere Centre, Stetchworth. 1990.

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Wedding of Clare Taylor and Andrew Griffin at St. Peter's Church, Stetchworth. 1985.

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Stetchworth Congregational Church Fete at the rear of Arden Cottage, Teakettle Lane. 1950-1960.

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