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West Overton photos
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West Overton maps
Historic maps of West Overton and the local area, hand-drawn by Ordnance Survey and Samuel Lewis. View all West Overton maps
West Overton area books
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Memories of West Overton
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Where is This Cottage
I think this cottage is the one to the right of the bus shelter.
Where is This Cottage?
Does anyone know whereabouts in West Overton this cottage was and whether it is still standing.
The Cottage in The Photo
The cottage you are on about is on the right going out of Lockeridge, going to Alton Barnes.
Wiltshire memories
My Great-Grandfather And Mother Isaacs
In 1939-40 I was evacuated to Lockeridge to live with my great-aunt Mrs Haynes, who I think lived in one of the thatched cottages in the photo of the Dene. She was, I think, housekeeper at the big house in Lockeridge. We lived in the cottage with my great-grandfather and great-grandmother who died in 1940 and 1949 respectively and are burried in St Michael's and All Angels' churchyard in West Overton.
Lockeridge School
Whilst researching my family history I have found several photographs of classes at Lockeridge School 1915. It could be my mother Dorothy Mortimore with standard 11.
A Tour Around Prehistoric Stones at Avebury
Avebury is an interesting place to visit for history, archaeology and garden interests. My wife, Elizabeth, and I saw it on Sunday 24th April in bright hot sunshine when the stones are at their best; brilliantly reflecting sunlight and also casting dark shadows. The nearby Manor House and gardens are very attractive and have amazing amounts of topiary. I also liked the Alexander Keiller Museum and was greatly impressed by the old car preserved in the museum – an open top tourer made by Sizaire-Berwick before the First World War. It looks a little like an old Rolls Royce! There is so much to see that I plan to return for another tour of the stones as my interest has been prompted by the excellent guided tour provided by a National Trust guide.
Childhood Memories
In the early 1950s I used to go and stay with my great uncle, Arthur Furnice and his wife, Flossie, at the stables owned by a Mr Blagrave, where my uncle was head lad. We used to get off the bus from Newbury and climb a fence and walk across a field to the stables. The main house was next door and my best memories are of a driveway lined with a wonderful display of daffodils. It was also magical to wake early in the morning and hear the sound of the horses' hooves on the coblestones as they went out to exercise on the downs. When they returned my aunt would cook the most incredible breakfasts for everyone. She came from Calne. Happy days.
