One of the round gatehouses at Wivenhoe Park, now the University. I think i have now traced a relative of this Lady.
My
Mum always referred to these houses as "Thruppenny bit houses" When
she was very little, her and her Brother lived in one of them (which one
I don't know). Her parents (My Grandparents), lived there, they both
worked for the Gooch family possibly in the late 30's to early 40's. My
Mum was born in 1942. My Granddad was the Butler/Game Keeper, My Nana
the Cook. I have 2 photos of my Granddad and both employments. Their
surname was Harper.
Thanks for the information.----------. John admin.
Wivenhoe memories collection.
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My Mum always referred to these houses as "Thruppenny bit houses" When she was very little, her and her Brother lived in one of them (which one I don't know). Her parents (My Grandparents), lived there, they both worked for the Gooch family possibly in the late 30's to early 40's. My Mum was born in 1942. My Granddad was the Butler/Game Keeper, My Nana the Cook. I have 2 photos of my Granddad and both employments. Their surname was Harper.
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My Mum always referred to these houses as "Thruppenny bit houses" When she was very little, her and her Brother lived in one of them (which one I don't know). Her parents (My Grandparents), lived there, they both worked for the Gooch family possibly in the late 30's to early 40's. My Mum was born in 1942. My Granddad was the Butler/Game Keeper, My Nana the Cook. I have 2 photos of my Granddad and both employments. Their surname was Harper.
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