An early view of the Square from the top of the Church tower. Both public houses, The Star (which later burnt down) and The Catherine Wheel, were joined together are on the right.
The Square, Hemyock
26th June 2011 by Leave a Comment
The Square, the thatched cottages have been replaced by the brick built Orpington House and the old Post Office. A range of farm machinery is on display outside the Blacksmiths.
Hemyock Square pre 1900’s
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A very old photograph pre 1900 of the Square showing the original water pump. The window of the coffee shop is on the left, the cottages that were burnt down in the centre, then A. Wides original shop and on the right Hides shop always known as Up Steps
Smithy in the Square
25th June 2011 by Leave a Comment
In the Square where Broadway is now. The Smithy on the right with a range of horsedrawn implements on display, from the left front of a horse rake, then 2 mowing machines and what would appear to be some drags beyond.
Looking up Castle Hill
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Looking up Castle Hill. The Church Sunday School is on the left.
Looking at the Pump down the High St, early 1900’s
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Looking down the High St. towards the Pump. The cottages have climbing roses against their walls.
To the left of the Pump there is farm machinery on display in front of the blacksmiths.
Cottages at Cornhill
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Cottages at Cornhill, at the lower end of Castle Hill looking towards the Castle.
Mr. Halls saddlers shop, Cornhill
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At the bottom of Cornhill with Mr. Halls saddlers shop, later to become the butcher’s shop. It is also worth noting the oil lam on the right of the picture.
Hemyock viewed from Castle Hill
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A view of Hemyock from Castle Hill showing L to R. The Cattle Market, Parish Church, Catherine Wheel and the Wesleyan (Methodist) Church.