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| The old mill was built in the early 19th
century, and operated for over one hundred years. It started as
a woollen mill, becoming a flax mill as the economy changed, and
eventually ended up making sacking. At one time it was the
largest employer in the village, providing 600 jobs. By 1938 it
was derelict and demolished during the War, the stone being used
for construction of an aerodrome in Somerset. |
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At the time of the picture Stuckey's Farm was an
active farm , and continued to be so until after WWII. It then
changed ownership a number of times, at one time becoming a
guest house. In 2012 it is the home of Stewart and Lucy Binns,
and their two young children.
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Located at the top of Fore Street and High Street,
the location of one of the stand pipes that were the only source
of clean water for cottages, can be seen inset into the
wall. These stand pipes were to be found throughout the village,
and their locations can still be easily seen in 2012. At
the time Percy & Lilly Trott lived in the cottage.
It is now a holiday home. |
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| To-day there seems to be very little difference
in the appearance of Church Street, except that it is now lined
with parked cars. In the picture 'Tiny' Weaver ,Winsham's
resident policeman can be clearly seen on his bicycle. Victory
Garage is just off the picture, on the left. In 1938, Eddy and
Hilda Partridge ran a taxi service and a small shop, which sold
sweets and ice cream. This later developed into a private bus
service. In 2012 it is a vehicle repair business run by Roger
Beer. The Butchers shop run by Mr Warren can just be seen on the
left. |
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