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Strawberry Close, GREAT MISSENDEN, HP16 0SG

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.

Built for Clement Attlee, post-war PM and "the best Prime Minister of the 20th century". Nice place, and modest, like the man. A great man. Wikipedia page https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clement_Attlee#Retirement here.

Situated in Nairdwood Lane HP16 0QQ, this recently refurbished school stands in five acres of parkland on the edge of Prestwood. It provides education and care for up to 70 young people between eleven and eighteen years of age who have been referred by Buckinghamshire Council as needing special provision. There is also a Chiltern Way Academy in Church Lane, Wendover, Image refers.

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.

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 in Nairdwood Lane HP16 0QF, this building is the meeting place for the First Prestwood Scout Group. To the right of the photo can just be seen the Prestwood Youth & Community Centre building.

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.