Memories of Ermington

The new family

My family moved to no 2 Erme Park in 1967 when I was 3. These were of course the new houses. I remember Mr Burrows (father of Cedric/Zedrick) asking me in about 1973 if I was from the new houses. I of course said no as we'd been living there for 6 or so years. I think my family were pretty much one of the first Migrant families into the village. Because I was 3 (my sister 7) I started school and grew up with the old families and was, in my memory, always part of the village along with the rest of the kids. It was great to read the memories of Chris Stephens. I started school with his brothers Nigel and Johnathon and I knew Poogie and Sonia well . I also remember the rest of the family well but was in a different age group. But that's not so important in village life.
I used to deliver a free paper called 'Yours' to the older generation (via my dad and the Rotary club) and got to know that whole generation very well. Everyone was relatated in some way but I was never made to feel an outsider, which I suppose in fact I was. But I grew up, and was accepted as a village kid and I relish that. I could go on for ages but I should stop here. On a final note I will say that I still in contact with Andrew Jarrett and Jim, his father, is still alive and well and still living in Ermington.

The Jarretts of Ermington

My mother's maiden name was Jarrett, her father was Fred Jarrett who along with his brother Jim ran a small building company. I lived in Ermington from 1957-1974 and was related, or so it seemed, to almost everyone within a 5 mile radius. There was a Daniels, Peter, I think who ran the First and Last. It was where I had my first half of mild at 15 years of age!
I was very close to my grandfather (Fred) and spent many happy hours in his workshop with its smells of seasoned wood, linseed oil and saw dust, looking at the massive oak tree at the bottom of Town Hill. It is still there today and whenever I return to Ermington it is my link with the past. It is a constant, it is no larger or smaller than I remember, just the same old tree reminding me of happy times.

Jarrett family of Ermington

In 1907 my Great-uncle, Arthur Jarrett, married Elizabeth Daniels in Ermington church. Elizabeth was the daugher of Frederick Daniels, who was then the landlord of the 'First and Last' Inn in Ermington.

Arthur Jarrett was a groom for Lord Mildmay at Flete House. He also served in the cavalry, possibly the King's Dragoon Guards.

I believe Arthur and Elizabeth lived in, or near, Ermington all their married lives. In 1947 their address was 3 Park Hill Terrace, Ermington.

They had at least six children, three boys and three girls, born between 1907 and 1919. Does anyone remember this family?

Thanks for great website. Sue