Can you identify the location in this week’s Mystery Photograph?

There have been some fantastic answers this week, with lovely anecdotes about last week’s location.

And that location was Glenvue House, Paulton.

Last week's mystery photo was Glenvue House, Paulton
Last week's mystery photo was Glenvue House, Paulton (Radstock Museum)

One particularly heartfelt comment came from Dave Sherborne, who said: “This is a photograph of Glenvue House, Paulton. It belonged to my relations, John and May Small, and was our family home for a while during the war. Uncle John was the village baker, and the bakery was situated at the top of the drive, later to become the Roman Catholic Church.

“The drive entrance and house are situated near Alexandra Terrace. Aunty May had a twin sister called Violet; both lived into their nineties. Violet married my mother’s brother, Len Banfield, who used to deliver the bread. He was also, I believe, a founder member of Paulton Silver Band. They had a huge St Bernard dog called Bruno, and there is a photo of me sitting on his back as a child. My grandfather, Henry Sherborne, also lived at Glenvue. He was married to May's sister, Minnie, who died quite young.

“He was a butler at one of the big houses, but fought in the First World War and was blinded. He then lived at Glenvue until his death, again at well over ninety. My mother and I were also fortunate to live in this friendly family household during the Second World War while my father was away. Many evacuees were also given a home there, too. Aunty May never turned anyone away.”

Dave Sherborne shared a family photograph taken outside Glenvue House in the seventies. In the front row, Violet and May are seated with a friend between them, while Dave and his wife stand at opposite ends of the top row.
Dave Sherborne shared a family photograph taken outside Glenvue House in the seventies. In the front row, Violet and May are seated with a friend between them, while Dave and his wife stand at opposite ends of the top row. (Dave Sherborne)

A big thank you to Dave Sherborne for sharing such a wonderful memory of Glenvue House. If anyone else has stories or experiences related to the locations in our Mystery Photograph, we’d love to hear from you.

Congratulations to all who identified Glenvue House, Paulton, correctly and best of luck to those who take part in this week’s Mystery Photograph challenge. We look forward to seeing your guesses and appreciate your continued participation.