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The Maypole and the Church

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The maypole and the church in 1902

The same scene in March 2002.

A rustic scene captured on a post card in the quiet days before the 1st world War. The car has replaced the horse and cart. The War Memorial has replaced the Market Cross which is now in the churchyard.

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