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JENKINS FAMILY, CHURCH KNOWLE
This is not so much a memory, more of a request.
Does anyone remember the Jenkins family from the 1950s - I believe the Rev Jenkins was vicar at St Peter's, Church Knowle at the time.
I am trying to trace his son David who was a mechanic in the RAF back then. He was very good friends with my parents.
If anyone can help me I would be very grateful.
My email address is bayntonpower@sky.com
Memories of Dorset
My Mother-In-Law's Father Owned Stoborough Garage
During this period my mum-in-law, Rosa Crumpler, lived in Stoborough, attended the local school and her father, James George Crumpler, owned the garage. Her claim to fame is that she regularly filled the tank of "Lawrence of Arabia's" motor cycle (on display at Beaulieu).
Stoneleigh Cottage, Worth Matravers
My grandparents who lived in London bought Stoneleigh in 1926 and this is where my grandmother lived during WWII away from the bombing in the city. My grandfather, mother and her foster brother would come down when on leave. But before the war when my mother was a small child they used to have a great time with their friends down at Winspit swimming off the rocks and camping in the quarrymen`s caves. Quite a bohemian lifestyle. My grandfather used to enjoy the company at the Square and Compass and old Charlie Newman was one of his great friends. I too remember staying there in the 50`s. The cottage still had a privy in the bottom of the garden and there was no mains water - we used to use rain water from a tank outside and bath in an old tin bath in front of the fire. Electricity had been connected by then.
The Best Kept Secret Place in The UK
This year I visited Tyneham. I was absolutely overwhelmed at the beauty and charisma of the village. I could have stayed there soaking in the history, and surrounding countryside. I took many photos throughout the village, and then to the bay... what a treat, such a secluded place of scenic beauty.
I was told you will see a two-hundred-year-old village, without additions. The military are upgrading the old farm buildings. I feel the ponds and surrounding grass areas should be trimmed and kept as they would have been.
I was thrilled to read the notice boards in each house and took careful photos of all. I have shared my Tyneham visit with many Americans who cannot believe, till they see the photos, that such could happen to an English village. I believe the people should have been given back their homes. I loved the church and school house. It is surely one of the best kept secrets in all of England.
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An Absolute Gem of A Village
Having lived in the general area for 67 years, today my wife and I visited the hidden village of Tyneham for the first time, and what a wonderful suprise. The village nestles between the hills above Worbarrow Bay and is so peaceful and beautiful. It was just like stepping back into bygone days, or straight into a Thomas Hardy novel, the entire experience was amazing. The pretty little church and the schoolhouse are all that remain intact, since the village was evacuated in 1943 and the villagers have not been allowed to return to live there since. The Army have carefully looked after the well-being of the village, whilst using the surrounding countryside for weapons training and visitors are only permitted on weekends and during the month of August. All in all, well worth a visit.
Bennetts
Bennetts was the Bakery in the 50's-60's, maybe longer.
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