Sladdens’ Barn - photographs

To accompany Tony Jerram's article about Sladdens Barn, here are some photographs showing the barn before and after its conversion. The photographs were kindly loaned by Patsy Miller (née Sladden).

Sladdens' Barn — "The Barn, Seward House" is all that appears on this picture which dates from the first half of the twentieth century. The decorations suggest a Christmas celebration.

Sladdens Barn, photograph dated 1972 shortly before conversion work — Photograph dated 1972 shortly before conversion work.

Sladdens Barn about 1969 — About 1969.

Sladdens Barn, about 1969, showing the large threshing floor doors. — About 1969, showing the large threshing floor doors.

Sladdens Barn about 1970 — About 1970. The wheel was probably part of a horse-powered corn mill. It had to be removed during the conversion.

Wisteria covering the east side of Sladdens Barn in the 1970s with Pat Sladden. — Wisteria covering the east side of the barn in the 1970s with Pat Sladden. Behind him are the pig sties.

Sladdens Barn, building work in 1972 — Building work in 1972 outside the barn when Juliet Sladden converted outbuildings into two garages.

Sladdens Barn after the conversion in June 1974. — After the conversion in June 1974. In the background is Badsey's Wellingtonia tree that was felled in 1980.

Sladdens Barn looking towards the newly constructed Seward Road — Looking from the barn towards the newly constructed Seward Road. The photograph is dated September 1975. Here is a 1973 picture of Seward Road.

A Miller/Sladden family group sitting outside the barn about 1984.