Winterslow

Childhood

I was born in East Dean but my grandparents lived in West Dean along with my aunts, uncles and cousins. I still have cousins in West Dean. My father was a Clifford and worked for East Brothers. I remember as a child playing outside the Red Lion, playing whith my cousins. Although I live in Canada I can never forget my childhood in Dean. My father passed away in 1977 but he always wanted to be buried back home and he had his wish and is buried in the churchyard. My daughter visits Dean at least once a year. I have lost contact with some of my relatives. if anyone knows any of the Cliffords coud you please e- mail me at: vbailey@shaw.ca Janet Gallagher is my cousin. I hope someone knows of the Cliffords and can help me. I heard there is a book out about West Dean but I can't seem to get a hold of a copy, I hope someone can help me locate the book.... Read more

Dad''s Panic

Dad was village copper for several years (our old Police House is now "Peelers" in Thorneydown Road) and had a number of people he got on well with.  He tended not to panic too often but one day a message came through that had him rush out in panic because of the loss of one of his friends, Pat Pocock from the Post Office.

I can't remember the exact year but it was early 1960's.

Later the Post Office was moved to a shop in Thorneydown Road and later still it was taken over by Frank Gaulton who still ran it when we left Winterbourne in 1964.

Pauline Barbera Hatch

Pauline was the kindest person in the world, she'd help anyone and anytime, anywhere. I just want to place this memory for her in the heart of East Dean where eveyone knew and loved her!
You're truly deeply missed and would never be forgoten by her daughter Milly Hatch, son Richard Hatch, you'll always be in our hearts for ever and no one will take it away. We loveyou mum forever, wish you could be here but can't. You have a grandson now 2 yrs of age and Richard is now an uncle. We miss everyone terribly from  the villages East Dean and Lockerley. Night mum sleep tight, love Milly and Richard xxxx

Maidment Family

My paternal grandparents lived in a house called "Chuzzlewit", opposite the Green Dragon. My grandfather was called Hedley and my grandmother was Francis Sarah. I lived for a time at "The Tetherings" in Whaddon and went to Alderbury School. My father (Dereck) and myself also sang in the church choir. My parents were married at Alderbury church in 1942. My maternal grandmother (Alice Brown) and my mother ( Aline nee Fyfe) lived in Whaddon in the 30's as well.

The Fountain Inn

I have many fond memories of Whiteparish. My Gran and "Uncle Stan" (Stan and Florrie Pulford) had that pub for a few years until about 1975. The pub looks very different now but I can still picture my sisters and myself running around the bars in the afternoons after closing and listening (at the door from the stairs) to the merry voices from the bar.

I was born 26/3/1940 in Whiteparish, at a place called 'Justacot. My mother's maiden name was Kathleen Goody. I was bought up by my grandmother so know nothing more about my mother. Does any one know anything about the above place or any other information?

Saddler Shop in Whiteparish.

My great-aunt and uncle, Edna and Jack Hyde, lived all their married life in Whiteparish. Jack Hyde started working from about 14 years old, in the saddler's shop. Mr Till owned the shop. When Mr Till passed away, Jack carried on the business, and worked there up until he retired. He had worked there for 50 years or more. I have happy memories of visiting them in Whiteparish, as a child, and even after I had grown up, and had children of my own. I remember going there as a child with my grandmother, she was Jack's sister. We used to stay for tea and cakes. Then I would go down to the saddler's shop, and watch Jack sew the leather. Sadly Jack and Edna are no longer here, but I have happy memories of them, and of Whiteparish.
Brenda.