Barleymans is the cottage in the background in the upper photo (lent by John Cane). The rot at the base of the signpost in both photos suggests they are of the same date which, judging by the new appearance of the war memorial in the lower photo (lent by Bruce Drury), is probably early 1920s. The signpost is of interest for the style of its lettering and for the spelling of “Foulmir” (see picture below).
Note that the road to Langley would be down the High Street[1. Editor’s note: the sign does indeed say ‘To Langley by Bilden End’], out to Bilden End and then along Common Lane to Kilhams Green Farm. This is now just a trackway albeit well maintained.
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