In Memory of F.A. Brake, Born 1895
This is where we played as kids - all eight of us! Our grandad was born in one of the houses on the bottom left-hand side. He lived there all his life and my father plus my eldest brother, sister and my nephew was born in the same house. Five generations lived there for over 100 years. It was sold out of the family in 2002. My grandparent and parents where also married in the St Swithins Church.
A lot has changed sadly, a lot more houses built.
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RE: RE: In Memory of F.A. Brake, Born 1895
Yes, I remember the hospital. My grandmother spent some time there before she died and I remember the school in Pymore Road. It doesn't seem that long ago but time goes so quickly.
Comment from Amanda Brake on Sunday, 10th June 2007.
RE: RE: In Memory of F.A. Brake, Born 1895
Does anyone remember Sister Helen Joseph who was a nun at Visitation Convent from 1927 till she died in 1962? She was my Great Aunt and I would welcome any information on her. I believe she taught at a school in Chideock and prepared the children for the Sacraments.
Comment from Teresa Taylor on Saturday, 12th July 2008.
RE: RE: In Memory of F.A. Brake, Born 1895
Do you remember the isolation hospital that used to be in Allington? I spent about 6 weeks in there all by myself from November 1945 until after the New Year 1946. I was then nine years of age and a boarder at the Visitation Convent school in Pyemore Road. Allington was also a place we used to walk to sometimes from our school.
Comment from James McGuinness on Sunday, 10th June 2007.