Pooles Farm, Thorney Green

This may have previously been known as Gree Farm. It should not be confused with a Poole or Pooley Farm along Cipping Lane. This was the home of Ena & Jack Carter but by then was called Gipping Farm.

black and white photot of Pooles Farmhouse, Thorney Green
Pooles Farmhouse in 1905 showing the Brame family

Standing outside in 1905 are L to R – Mrs Plummer, Mrs T Brame senior, Harriet Brame, Mrs Simper, Tom Brame sen, Mrs G Brame (ne Diaper), Will Hudson (with gun), George Brame (son of Tom) {copied from originals in Ena Carter collection}

Map showing the location of Poole’s Farm to the NW of Thorney Green. 502 is Stow Meadow, 550 is Stow Field, 475 is Bloom’s Meadow.

1815 October 14th ‘It is stated that the entire team & Dairy upon a farm comprising 4 horses and 6 cows were knocked down at £26 – 12 -0. The united ages of the ten head of stock exceeded 220 years. The sale was at Mr. Poole’s Stowupland ‘ {from “Materials for a History of Stowmarket (p89) “ by John Glyde {ECA}