My memories of living in Westbury Leigh 1940-1944
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Westbury Leigh, the Village c1965
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Year: 1940s
My memories of living in Westbury Leigh 1940-1944
The house shown in the foreground of this photograph was the home of my Uncle, Percy Drury. This was sometime around 1940/42, I do not know how long he resided there. I lived at 115 Westbury Leigh with my grandparents Percy & Annie Drury. My grandfather was a flower pot maker and worked at the local brickyard. Why my grandparents went to live in Westbury remains a mystery to me, they originally came from Nottingham. I went to live with them just after the outbreak of the 2nd World War. I understand it was because my Father who was a regular in the Royal Navy and my Mother was engaged on War work it was felt I would be better looked after by my grandparents. I have wonderful memories of Westbury Leigh, Tanyard Lane, Sandhole Lane where it was reputed a horse & cart and the driver were buried in a fall of sand perhaps a local myth.
Shared on 04 June 2006
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RE: My memories of living in Westbury Leigh 1940-1944
I currently own 115 Westbury Leigh. Would anyone have any information on the history of this property. Whilst renovating I have found many bobbins and old buttons. Any information would be appreciated.
Shared on 28 May 2007
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RE: My memories of living in Westbury Leigh 1940-1944
I was evacuated to Westbury Leigh 1940-1944 living with several families. First were the Rowes, one member of which, Arthur Rowe, owned the Vista cinema in Westbury and the Palace in Warminster.
I then went to the Sampsons; he was the village barber, the house as I recall was at the top of the road leading to Dents glove factory. I next went to the Cornish family, he was an engine driver on the railway. My next and final billet was with the Meads in Sandy Hole Lane opposite the Bell pub. In the family were Tom and Ted (unalike twins), Sylvia, another evacuee girl called Doreen Flewin, also another refugee family. These were happy days although I was not with my mother in London.
I would love to contact any of these folks although I do not suppose many are still alive now.
Bob Porter
Shared on 18 September 2009
