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Historic maps of Lopenhead and the local area, hand-drawn by Ordnance Survey and Samuel Lewis. View all Lopenhead maps
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Lopenhead area books
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Somerset memories
South Petherton Family
I was born at Harp Road Garage, the eldest of 4 boys. I was educated at boarding schools and played cricket for South Petherton. My grandparents and great grandparents owned the original Wheatsheaf Inn opposite the Blake Hall.
My grandmother left the Wheatsheaf to live in The Little Thatch, St James Street. My father, Ernie Giles, was born in 1901 and died in 2003 at Hayes End, having lived all his life in South Petherton.
B. J. Saunders
My father was born in South Petherton. I think his father's name was Charlie Potts, they lived in Compton Road as far as I can remember. I used to love visiting Somerset as my uncle and aunties had farms where I could help (or hinder) my uncles on my summer holidays. One was called Ron and Doris Rowswell who had Hill Farm in Shepton and John and Marjorie Hebditch down at New Cross Farm at West Lambrook. Does anybody have any memories of my father or uncles?
South Petherton
I grew up near South Petherton and have fond memories, i lived in South Petherton as did my parents in the 1990's. My grandfather Frank White was born in South Petherton in 1895 as was his father Amos and his grandfather Amos. Our family go back quite a few generations in South Petherton. I am researching my White family tree, and would love to hear from anyone with a connection to the Whites of South Petherton.
Moving to A Great Village
I first moved to South Petherton in the early 1990s. I fell in love with the village and the lovely folk there on a visit to Ham Hill. Quickly I move into a cottage in Yeabridge close to South Petherton, then I was offered a job in Scotland, another place I love, and six year ago after being made unemployed we moved back. We now live in Shepton Beauchamp but visit the coffee stop and Mervyns and shop in South Petherton. I still love the village and never want to leave again.
Memories
My family were evacuated during the second world war from East London , they were put into some cottages in the village, my mum died in 2002 and her sisters have died since then, apart from one who is in her eighties. I can remember growing up with them talking about such wonderful memories they had during evacuation in South Petherton. Unfortunately the shop they owned in London was blitzed during the war and they lost everything. My grandfather George Deane is buried in the churchyard in the village. I can remember my family taking me there when I was a little girl to see his grave; I remember them being told that it was one penny a week for the upkeep of the grave and that they owed about a fiver ! I would love to see a photo of his grave if anyone living in the village could find it and email it to me it would be wonderful. Due to the people... Read more
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.
