Reminiscences Mr Clayton of Thorpe House
Mr Clayton speaking with Frank Ryan. “Well, of course, this house is in the parish of Braughing; all this side of the High Street from
HMS Puckeridge
During WWII the village was privileged to share its name with HMS Puckeridge, a Hunt Class, Type 2, Destroyer; built by J S White at
Puckeridge, Pockkridge, Pokeriche, Pokkerigge
The following extract is taken from A History of the Parish of Standon by Christopher Perowne Vicar of Standon 1934 to 1947 – later Canon Perowne. Printed
Puckeridge Congregational Church
Reverend Christopher Perowne, Vicar of Standon from 1934-1947, author of A History of the Parish of Standon included the following old written account in his book. “In 1810
Original Map – dated 1720 by E Bowen
Puckeridge is a place of good entertainment for travellers and had formerly a market long since discontinued. Reproduced by kind permission of Alistair Kennedy.
The Diary and Correspondence of Samuel Pepys
The following extracts are taken from the Diary and Correspondence of Samuel Pepys, F.R.S Secretary to the Admiralty in the reigns of Charles II and
Puckeridge Post Office – No. 1
Ware Penny Post On 27th July 1813 a proposal for the establishment of a local penny post from Ware to Wadesmill, Old Hall Green and
Puckeridge Post – Mail By Rail
Mail from Puckeridge was normally sent by road to the post town of Ware for sorting and onward despatch. However, for a time in the
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Caring for your lawn
Many villagers have beautiful gardens and they come in all shapes and sizes. The ever-changing weather continuously bring advantages and disadvantages. Combined with the presence
HMS Puckeridge
We were kindly sent a photo of the HMS Puckeridge from Commander Bryan Smalley who served in the Royal Navy from 1947-70 during the founding of
Neighbourhood Watch: Distraction burglaries in East Herts
Police are urging homeowners to remain vigilant following distraction burglaries in East Herts in recent days.There have been two incidents reported to police since Saturday,
Village Store owner passes away
Martin, the owner of the village store in Puckeridge sadly died suddenly this week. For many many years Martin provided an important service to the