The Market Square

A Memory of Somerton.

The Library was in the building on the left – I was a real book worm so I loved being able borrow new books every week. We used to go to Sunday school at the church. Reverend Hayter was our vicar (daughters Pauline and Janet) and Mrs Leach used to teach us. She had children about my age Jonathon and Rachel. Behind the Church next to the vicarage was a hall where we went to Brownies… I was a Gnome Sixer! Our Brown Owl was called Mrs Stocker and she had a daughter called Jill.

Next door to the Church (the house with the bay window) was Mrs Witty’s wool shop. I particularly remember she had a beautiful curtain made from glass beads that separated the shop from her living room. I was SO envious of that curtain and always wished we could have one too.

Next door to the Wool Shop was Mr Pattimore’s antique shop, and next to that was the Market House. The Brook’s family lived there and ran a tea shop. I was friends with Mandy and we spend many happy hours up in the attics playing dress up with her Mum’s old clothes.

The War Memorial is in the middle of the square. Every year on 11 November we used to march then have a church service for Remembrance Day. I remember being very proud when I was chosen to carry the Brownies Standard (Flag). Wreaths were then laid on the steps of the memorial.