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Fairacres, GREAT MISSENDEN, HP16 0LE

I had just driven down Lodge Lane to locate Cherry Cottage, a former home of Clement Attlee, the famous post-war Prime Minister. And driving back I thought how happy Attlee might be if he could see this road today; nice housing for nice well educated citizens who have benefited from the NHS, state education, economic growth, home ownership and decent communities - all principles he espoused and advocated.

This notice on Prestwood Common has the following wording: Great Missenden Parish Council owns and together with Prestwood Colts maintains this land for the benefit of the local community Unless the Parish Council grants specific written permission No motorized vehicles permitted other than in the car park No horses permitted. No barbecues, bonfires or fireworks permitted No alcohol permitted Anti-social behaviour will be reported to the appropriate authorities Please report any issues to the Parish Council

Situated off Nairdwood Lane HP16 0QF, this building was opened during the 1990s for use as a youth and community centre. The disabled access can be seen in this photo, but unfortunately there is no lettering on this building to indicate the users of it.

Taken earlier today, this photo shows Wren Road looking South towards Lodge Lane following heavy snow. Unfortunately, this road, like other residential roads in Prestwood, hadn't been gritted so making it difficult to drive along it. The postcode of this part of Wren Road is HP16 0SB.

Situated at the West end of Prestwood Common near Honor Road HP16 0NJ, this photo shows the building where the Prestwood Colts & Girls Football Club players change for their football matches.

This photo is taken in Westrick Walk HP16 0RZ looking east towards Wren Road. To the left of the photo is an elder tree whilst that in the distance is an oak tree. Its girth has been measured about 342cm (134.65in) which would possibly date it from about 1740.

Taken in January 2000, this photo shoes the front entrance in the block to the right of the photo. Formerly an old people's residential home, it was closed shortly after this photo was taken and the residents transferred to Cherry Orchard Residential Home in Maybush Gardens, Prestwood. Bouquet Close is now on the site of this former block of flats.

Taken in January 2000, this photo shows Bouquet House in Hildreth Road, HP16 0LX. It was an elderly persons' home owned by the Chiltern Hundreds Housing Association. Shortly after this photo was taken, Bouquet House was closed and subsequently demolished. Bouquet Close, a cul-de-sac of twelve houses was then built on that site.

This photo shows a beacon that has been lit up on Prestwood Common to mark the 2022 Platinum Jubilee. It was one of several beacons being lit throughout the country to mark the Queen's 70 year reign. The metal beacon comprises of an old washing machine drum. Some spectators are looking on keeping at a safe distance. The Prestwood Community Centre can be seen in the background.