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Childhood Memories
In the early 1950s I used to go and stay with my great uncle, Arthur Furnice and his wife, Flossie, at the stables owned by a Mr Blagrave, where my uncle was head lad. We used to get off the bus from Newbury and climb a fence and walk across a field to the stables. The main house was next door and my best memories are of a driveway lined with a wonderful display of daffodils. It was also magical to wake early in the morning and hear the sound of the horses' hooves on the coblestones as they went out to exercise on the downs. When they returned my aunt would cook the most incredible breakfasts for everyone. She came from Calne. Happy days.
Wiltshire memories
A Tour Around Prehistoric Stones at Avebury
Avebury is an interesting place to visit for history, archaeology and garden interests. My wife, Elizabeth, and I saw it on Sunday 24th April in bright hot sunshine when the stones are at their best; brilliantly reflecting sunlight and also casting dark shadows. The nearby Manor House and gardens are very attractive and have amazing amounts of topiary. I also liked the Alexander Keiller Museum and was greatly impressed by the old car preserved in the museum – an open top tourer made by Sizaire-Berwick before the First World War. It looks a little like an old Rolls Royce! There is so much to see that I plan to return for another tour of the stones as my interest has been prompted by the excellent guided tour provided by a National Trust guide.
Where is This Cottage?
Does anyone know whereabouts in West Overton this cottage was and whether it is still standing.
Where is This Cottage
I think this cottage is the one to the right of the bus shelter.
The Cottage in The Photo
The cottage you are on about is on the right going out of Lockeridge, going to Alton Barnes.
The Kennels,152 The Common
My maternal grandmother (Alice Brown) took over the cottage 'up the lane' from the village and ran boarding and breeding kennels there from 1948 until 1966. The cottage was condemned when she took it over, it belonged to the Lord of the Manor Douglas White. I spent many happy times there and used to frequent Home Farm and play with Audrey Rickards and her sisters. I used to help on Wally's farm bringing the cows in to milk etc. My father was in the Army so we used to stay at the Kennels between postings and I attended the village school at Monkton. When Gran moved to live with us in Southampton in 1966 the cottage just fell down! I often visit the old place (there is a pheasantry there now) and when my mother died three years ago we put some of her ashes under some cherry trees she grew from pips!
My Holidays
When I was a child my dad and mum took my brother on holidays to my grandparents' house in Cherhill, the house was called Holly Mount. W loved going to stay in the village. From the bedroom window we could see the hill where the white horse and monument was. We used to go for long walks around Cherhill. I wonder if anyone remembers my grandparents when they lived there, their surname was Scott. My aunty Kath also lived in the village, her husband worked in the Harris factory in Calne. I have a lot of fond memories of Holly Mount, playing in the garden. I am sure the house has changed over the years. I have a photo of the house as it was. My dad's name was Herbert John Scott, his brother was Alf, his sisters were called Lucy and Kath Scott. Auntie Kath's married name was Lawrence. I would love to hear from anyone who remembers my relations. My name is Glynis Smith (nee Scott), my brother's... Read more
