The two villages of Stansted and Fairseat are perched on the edge of the North Downs in Kent, less than a mile apart. This beautiful area has been my home since 2001 and as an ardent photographer I find I have amassed quite a collection of photographs of the countryside and local events. I also fitfully research historical photographs and writings on the 2 villages and surrounding area. I hope you enjoy my findings.
Friday, September 30, 2016
Old postcard of the War Memorial, Stansted
Back in 2014 I posted another postcard of the war memorial, and it looks like this one was taken at the same time but here you can see more of the hill opposite and surrounding area. Because of the stamp cost, it was probably sent between 1922 - 1940. I wonder who Claire and Bernard were, and their Aunty in Norfolk, Miss Disdale? All these simple little communications now lost to instant text messaging which makes me a little sad.
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
The Old Malthouse, Stansted - 1920 Postcard
Nice old postcard I found for sale on Ebay showing inside and outside of The Old Malthouse on Malthouse Road, Stansted. Post date is September 1920.
Monday, July 18, 2016
Renovation to Fairseat Farmhouse
Fairseat Farmhouse (sits next to the village pond) has been an empty shell and undergoing renovations for quite a few years now. Here is the side of it taken in March 2016 after the extension had been removed and showing windows to the original building (top grey part is all newly built and not original).
Things seem to be moving on now so maybe it will be finished this year.
Old Postcard of The Manor House, Fairseat
Saw this on Ebay. It was bought in 1957 from the Post Office in Fairseat. I think all the other dates on back of card are when they saw the postcard again, so maybe the person who owned it was some kind of 'postcard spotter', a bit like a train spotter! I might go back and take another picture of the scene now, I doubt much has changed.
Saturday, June 4, 2016
Old postcard of Tumblefield Road, Stansted
Another old postcard seen on Ebay. Electric poles on the lane so must have been taken after the installation of electricity.
Corner of Fairseat Postcard
Seen on Ebay, no date. I am wondering if this is a part of Soranks Manor house garden? That gravel path looks familiar, it can be seen through the iron gates, but I would love someone to verify where this is in Fairseat.
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