The view from the top of Martin Hill, Stansted. An old postcard, picture taken at turn of 20th Century

 

I haven't seen this old postcard before. It shows the lovely view from the footpath by the War Memorial, which runs up the hill and over the fields to Hodsoll Street. I know it well, as I used the footpath to walk my son to and from Stansted school between 2006 - 2012. And it is still a highlight on any walk around the village. It is a great spot to watch the sun set. The field was then full of some kind of crop, whereas it has been grass for as long as I've lived here. The trees are in full leaf so must be taken one summer, many years ago. 

Note 1: this image is also on the wonderful Stansted and Fairseat History Society website. They caption it as "Stansted prior to 1920 when the cottages opposite the School were built"

Note 2: I saw this postcard, and another of Stone Rocks in Stansted, for sale on the US Ebay site. It was located in Terre Haute, Indiana, USA. I wonder if it was taken by a resident who emigrated out to the US, as a memory of home?

The Black Horse way back when it was called The Black Horse Hotel

Gosh, long time since I posted. Haven't found anything interesting for ages. But this postcard of The Black Horse popped up a while ago, which I haven't seen before. It looked so different I had to check it really was our Black Horse, but windows and doors all match. Never knew it was once called The Black Horse Hotel.

Inside Stansted Church circa 1920s

 Found this postcard of the inside of Standted Church purporting to be 1920s era.

Postcard of Stone Rock, Stansted

 

Two versions of an old Poscard of Stone Rock, Stansted. I wonder what the origins of the name of the house are? Is there a big rock somewhere on the property?

The Devils Kitchen, Wrotham

 

Old postcard. I'm not sure where this is, perhaps someone can tell me!
Update: According to comments below (thanks Dick), I think photo is taken from this spot (black arrow). 

The Cottage/Court House Fairseat

 Front and back of an Ebay postcard find. Postmark dated 1907.  See here for another view of the house and more information on it. 

 

New War Memorial Postcard recently found. Nice view across the very open grassed grounds of Court Lodge, where there is now a fruit tree orchard.