SOME PICTURES FROM OLD CRANBROOK PARISH

Jack Russell outside his sweetshop in Stone Street (and now)

Stone Street - Regency period (strange perspective) with Evernden's Saddlers in the foreground and the Copper Kettle hanging ...and NOW: Evernden's Saddlers has been replaced by a brick building (mid 1800s) which later became International Stores and is now Maisy K

Dearn Villa at the top of the High Street in 1921 and 1995

Piper's Stores High Class Grocery and delicatessen 1962 (My Dad's shop!) it was Piper's Stores from 1952 till 1964. Before 52 it was "Rumens" also a grocery.

Chaneys and as it was.

The "Prince Albert" now bijou antiques.

Simmons Printers Thanks to Sue Boniface.

International Stores Thanks to Richard Weeks (who used to live there).

Ernest Butler outside Edward's shop as it was and Ted Butler at Butlers Lighting. With thanks to Sandra Butler, Ernest's Granddaughter (no relation to Ted)

The birthplace of one John Burnham this picture was dated 1849. Now "Waterloo Cottage"
sent in by relative David John Burnham Vesey of Toronto - thanks!

Forge cottage as it was...and is. Best guess is 1901 since it has ER (Edward Rex) on the front with bunting - Edward VII became King in 1901.
sent in by Craig Smylie from Canada - thanks!

Phil Russel and Albert Baker on the steps of the mill (new mill?)

Sissinghurst Windmill in Mill Lane around 1920. Thanks to Peter Mellor. Is anyone able to identify the man in the pic? if so please email advice@petermellor.co.uk The Mill was owned by the Crampton Family in Mill House, which changed its name to Mill Farm in 1930

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