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Kittwhistle| Broadwindsor| Winsham| Marshalsea| Marshwood| Bettiscombe| Stoke Abbott| Crewkerne| Misterton| Lamberts Castle| Hawkchurch| Beaminster| Hinton St George| Netherbury| Marshwood Vale| North Perrott| Merriott| Whitchurch Canonicorum| Haselbury Plucknett| Chard| Chardstock| Melplash| Ilminster| Mangerton
Greenham area books
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Somerset memories
Smokey Joe, The Tramp of Misterton, Somerset
Smokey Joe, the tramp of Misterton, Somerset, lived in an old stone building just past the chapel cemetery. He would make a fire and sleep on the hot ashes, it's a wonder he never caught himself on fire. He always tapped people's doors on Sunday and asked for hot water, he would give you a glass bottle to put it in, he would then wait outside the Baptist Chapel, where he was given biscuits by Gladys Young the Sunday School teacher. The old stone building by the crossroads was Misterton prison lockup, and is still there. I wrote a book on Misterton called 'A Step Back In Time' as I was born there in 1950.
Ancestory Home
I have been researching my ancestry and with help from some good people I have discovered my great-great-great-grandfather and his family moved to the Globe Inn in 1850 and remained there for the rest of their lives. Daniel Bowditch died in 1879 and his wife Alice died in 1890. Their son John Bowditch my 2 x great-grandfather, it appears took over the running of the inn in 1881. I would love to come and see it for myself, but as I live in Australia, it might be a bit of a trip for a couple of drinks. Sharon
Chedington Court, Misterton
My husband, Ewen Donald McNeil Cameron, went to school at Crewkerne during the early 40's. He lived at Chedington Court, Misterton, where I believe his mother was housekeeper. In those days it was a finishing school for young ladies, and as you can imagine my husband was totally spoiled and adored by all these young girls. He has fond memories of these days but has unfortunately since had a severe stroke and can no longer speak about them, although he understands everything said to him. If you remember him from those days or anything about Chedington Court, please write in as I would love to be able to refresh his memories. I have seen his cadet flying log from Misterton dated 1943 so some one may know him from there too. My husband was 15 years in 1943 having been born February 1928.
Village Memories.
This is a view of the top of West Street with the Post Office on the left. The Postmaster then was Mr Herbert Winn. Opposite is Tetts Farm with the milk churns awaiting collection outside. The farmer was Henry Best. The lady coming along the pavement is Mrs Louisa Stoodley. She was widowed in the First World War and herself lost an arm while working at nearby Lopen factory.
Names of People And Buildings.
Here we are looking down West Street with the village school visible at the end. On the left is Tetts Farm with the milk churns, while next is Manor Farm, farmed by Reg Newick. The thatched building before the school is Old Farm, farmed by Rhesa Warry, with a little sweet shop next door. All these farms are now private houses. Behind the village cross can be seen the shop window of the Post Office while the large gabled building is the 15th century George & Crown Inn sadly burned down in 1960. The ladies outside are Mrs Evelyn Best from Tetts Farm, and on the right is Mrs Stenner who lived in West Street. West Street was once the main through-road but was closed in the 18th century when Lord of The Manor Earl Poulett enlarged his Park. A new road was made following the turning to the right at the cross.
A Village Celebrates
In 1953 the village was chosen by Picture Post to feature in their Coronation special edition under the heading "A village celebrates". On the Sunday nearest the Coronation there was an open air inter-denomination Service held at the Cross; there were square dances in the Stables of Hinton House; a fete and handicraft show in the grounds; a revue starring most of the village which was written by Keith Johnson, and featured Colin Winn and Jack Irish (painter and decorator); Joyce Aldridge (Male), Cissie (?), Grace Aldridge, Terry and John Aldridge, Mary Warry........and Jean Mirehouse sang the closing "Rule Britannia". A fireworks display provided by Picture Post was the finale.
The George and Crown's landlord was Alan Newick, brother of Reg. It was then taken over by the Winns who built up a reputation for good food rather than just a pub. The waitress was Joan Prior. When it burnt down in late 1960 fire-engines from seven towns attended the blaze but were hampered... Read more
Memory Lane
With regards to the photo above,I can remember My Mum telling me about the Old Pub. The night before the pub burnt down to the ground My Mum Had slept there. Mum said there was nothing left it had burt to the ground. Amongst the ruin was there was just one glass standing she kept it for a memory of that time.
