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Winterborne Stickland, North Street c1900
Winterborne Stickland, North Street c1900 Ref: w637504
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For many generations the DRAKE family lived in the Hilton area. My gg grandfather was George DRAKE a Woodman. His son, Charles left the village and worked as a domestic coachman in the London area. My grandfather Ben, Charles' son, had three maiden cousins living in Hilton during WW2. My Uncle Kenneth had stayed with them in August 1944. During the war Fanny was the local bus driver, Julia the postmistress and Minnie a teacher. During a holiday in Dorset in 1968 my uncle had visited them again to show his sons where he had stayed. Fortunately he took a photo of Minnie and Fanny. Julia had died 1961 and was interned in Hilton Church burial ground. The other sisters died in the 1970s and are buried near their sister.
Shared on 01 January 2008
Ibberton, a distant view of the Church c1955
Ref: i44002
I grew up here, a tiny hamlet underneath Bulbarrow Hill. My grandfather and father are buried in the churchyard. My mother still lives here and is a great stalwart of this tiny community.
Shared on 31 August 2009
Blandford Forum, the Crown Hotel c1955
Ref: b282019
Over the few years I lived in Blandford, John and I would take his parents for a drink at the Crown Hotel, lovely relaxing evenings, great atmosphere, good company, what more could you ask for. On my first Christmas in Blandford, the hospital held its Christmas dinner at the Crown Hotel, food and service were faultless and it was a great evening.
Shared on 22 December 2009
Blandford Forum, the Hospital c1900
Ref: b282306
I moved to Blandford to take up a new position, at the time the extension of the hospital was near completion. The hospital was very much a community orientated place where local people were employed and cared for local members of the community. Through a hospital function, I met my current husband John, so I not only have very special work-related memories, but also have happy personal memories, thanks to the hospital.
Shared on 22 December 2009
Second World War welcome home plaques
I have lived in Shillingstone since 1977. By default I seem to have become the village archivist.
In March I was given 14 brass plaques, still in named envelopes, which were meant to be presented to individual soldiers returning to Shillingstone after the Second World War. They were produced by the Parish Council Welcome Home Committee, under the chairmanship of Bill Bailey. Research at the Dorset Records Office revealed no information about them.
Since then I have carried out extensive research to find next of kin, with the aim later this year of having a special presentation evening to hand over these plaques to the next of kin.
During my research this morning I came across this website and read several of the names I am researching. I have been in touch with Brian Newman ( a contact I found on the Frith website) and he is seeing if he can add any fresh info. Can anyone else who reads this fill in any gaps in our missing data? If so, I would welcome talking to you or receiving anything that you might have to help. My home number is 01258 860179 or you can e-mail via this website.
Many thanks, in anticipation.
Regards,
Mike Weiner
Shared on 04 August 2009
