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Milton The Blacksmith at Withypool Somerset
A friend in the USA has asked me to make contact with anyone in Withypool who may recall his ancestors. John and James Milton. One was a blacksmith there way back possibly in the mid 1800's is there anyone who has any knowledge of the families in Withypool back then.
I attempted to find a library, and or tourist center.......who would I contact?
Tom & Lizzie Cook
1948 - onwards. My Mother and her two cousins were brought up by their Aunt and Uncle as above and I spent all my childhood holidays with them. Great Aunt Liz was well known for her teas for visitors and ramblers from CHA Porlock. On such an occasion all the kettles we could find would be filled and put on the range, every tea cup & saucer, milk jug and sugar bowl would be washed and placed on as many trays (with tray cloths) as were available. She had difficulty understanding decimal coinage and everyone was still only charged 2s.0d. Uncle Tom was a good horseman working at Porlock Riding Stables, Porlock Weir, and a knowledgeable countryman. He could tell a good yarn and played at many dances with his squeeze box. They are both buried in the Churchyard along with my great grandparents and great great uncle Nath who retired to Worthy Lodge from Parsonage Farm collecting tolls at the... Read more
Porlock Hill
I remember coming down the hill in my dad's car and it was quite a worry, especially as dad said "Because it's a very steep hill they've put escape routes into the side of the hill in case your brakes failed". Me and my three bothers were very scared when he told us that. Also we saw the stag hunt hounds up on the very top.
A Family Wedding Reception in Winsford
My cousin Rob Allen re-married Jackie on Thursday 7th May 2009 at the Tiverton Register Office. The happy couple and guests then moved on to the Royal Oak at Winsford for a wedding buffet, afternoon stroll in the sunshine followed by a dinner in the pub's private dining room! The afternoon stroll led us along the bridle way towards Tarr Steps with lovely views over the countryside.
The bride and groom had a wonderful day and invited the chef to join them for a tipple following the magnificent meal. Much wine flowed to accompany the Beef Wellington. We stayed overnight sleeping in a real four-poster bed and enjoyed a full "English Breakfast" the next morning!
Summer Holidays
My grandparents lived in Porch Cottage in Luccombe.
I would often be taken to visit my grandparents but it was during the summer holidays I had the most fun.
Luccombe village is a magical place for a child and even more so in the summer months, it truly is one of the most beautiful places and the times I spent there are my happiest memories.
Karen Johnson granddaughter of Roy and Gladys Johnson.
Allerford Pack Horse Bridge
When I was younger, my mum, nan and grandad used to take us to Somerset for our summer holidays and we always visited my nan's (Ethel Sedman) old house where she grew up. The house I'm relating to is the cottage always pictured with the pack horse bridge. I have many fond memories and can't wait to take my own kids there to show them where their roots are.
Crockford
I have been studying my genealogy & my GGG grandfather built this Inn. I would love to find Crockfords from this area to email with Terri
