Alexander Charles Day

Frogmore Pond And Vicarage c1950
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This photo is of my Grandfather, whom I have such lovely memories of. I understand that Grandad used to work with the heavy horses in the days before tractors, so for me this picture is a wonderful find. He was married to Gladys (nee Smith) who was not a local girl, originally a Londoner. They had 6 children, Edgar (Gary), who has recently passed away, was my father. Are we sure about the date of this photograph because I know that after the Second World War, the family moved into Salisbury, when Grandad worked in the saw mill.  I understand that, as a carpenter, Grandad was involved in building the pews for the church, and believe that he also played in a Silver Band.
If anyone is interested I have some information recorded in the form of a life history of my father's experiences as a young child in Sixpenny Handley during the Second World War, which I undertook whilst studying for a degree. It provides a wonderful insight to a child's view of the American GI's that gathered in the area prior to the D Day landings.  
I am planning to visit Sixpenny Handley soon and would love to hear from anyone who has knowledge of where the Day family lived in the village or any other information which would be helpful in giving my children and grandchildren an insight into thier family history.