Here we intend to have articles and memories from residents about the history of our roads and the local area. If you have anything that you would like to contribute, please email me at [email protected].

History of the Leesons Estate 1760-present. Updated 1st December 2023 Dr Paul A. Langley.  Paul grew up in Sunnyfield Road in the 1970’s.

Aerial view of 42 – 46 Highfield Road taken in 1930. A wonderful photo submitted by Eric and Carole Freeman.

Corkes Meadow. The gypsy camp that used to exist at the bottom of Leesons Hill.

“The unromantic Gypsies” Picture Post article from 1951 about Corkes Meadow.

Photos of Corkes Meadow. Photographs from the early 1950’s of the gypsy camp.