Clarks Of Droxford

A Memory of Droxford.

I can only say my late father was the grocer in the village - Rodney Clark. I was born in Manor Cottage. Dad died when I was only four years of age. My memories are of the shop in Park Lane, I would go with my mother's uncle, Pat Page, delivering groceries around the surrounding villages. I can still remember the park in the summer evenings, watching cricket and playing on the swings. It was at that time I noticed a family member on the War plaque. Ross L. Clark RAF, later years I spent researching cousin Sgt Ross L. Clark RAF buried in Switzerland - a Lancaster crew-member. I remember my cousins Henry & Jane Clark sorting out the lists of grocereys that had to go out on the two vans that the shop owned. The other driver was Stan Terry - I can still remember Stan. My dad died whilst playing golf in Lee On Solent. Sadly, a few years later, my mother moved me away from Droxford, having to give up my strong ties I had with my Uncle Horace. I still visit Droxford whenever I can to visit my father's grave.