Freefolk, c1965
Freefolk, c1965 Ref: f163001
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The day of my nan's funeral, a goods train from Newbury's brakes failed, and the signalman switched the train to another track, thus averting a major disaster as a passenger train that was nearly full was heading into Whitchurch from Eastleigh on the same track. I remember seeing the massive black engine rolled on its side fown the embankment. I believe the signalman received a medal for his quick thinking which must have saved a very bad accident from occurring. I think it was in September 1955, I was staying at my nan's bungalow with my mothr for a few weeks while Mum looked after Nan. The bungalow was, and I expect still is, about 100 yards from the station. I remember I got quite friendly with the then station master's daughter, Caroline, and we spent quite a lot of time together.
Shared on 04 May 2009
St Mary Bourne, Village street c1955
Ref: S635002
I have good memories of the white thatched house in the picture. I was evacuated with my Mother during the latter part of the War to this house which at the front was the local sweetshop and it was run by Tilly Annals and her husband Fred. The house which is partly shown was owned by Tilly Annals' two sisters and four brothers who kept cows in the sheds behind the farmhouse. I did go to the village school for a few months when my Mother decided that we had to go back to London. Many years later my husband and I visited the Annals and stayed at the white thatched house. I have many happy memories of Fred and Tilly Annals and my wartime stay.
Shared on 26 March 2008
St Mary Bourne, The Village c1955
Ref: S635009
Many happy childhood yrs spent here remember Mrs Pike who used to lIve next door and then my Auntie bought her cottage to make it into one. So many happy years in summer and yes can still see the jeep scars! Auntie has gone recently so no more chill out zone but will never forget
Always in my heart Liz
Love Jo
Shared on 13 January 2008
St Mary Bourne, The Village c1955
Ref: S635009
Church Street, St. Mary Bourne
This shows the notorious bend as you enter the village from the south, which is still almost the same today, made worse by the increase in traffic. The white house right on th bend was occupied by Mr. Pike who lived to be over 100.
Shared on 05 July 2006
St Mary Bourne, The Village and Stores c1955
Ref: S635008
In the foreground are the village Almshouses, with two village shops also in view. The first is the Post Office stores and the other owned by Roy and Ruth Wells. Neither are there today.
Shared on 05 July 2006
