Holsworthy, Bodmin Street c.1950

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My gr-gr-gr-grandfather, John Parkhouse worked at the railway station c1880’s. His daughter Ellen was my gr-gr-grandmother. The family lived at the Railway Station Yard. I was able to visit Holsworthy a few years ago and see some of the area, and also visited the lovely museum.

Living at the "camp" Dobles Square in the late 40s and early 50s. Our family Smith lived here with many others. It was temporary housing for families after the war. It was a wonderful time for everyone. I have many happy memories. I remember my first day at school at the Drill Hall. We were there before moving to the main school down the road. I would love to see some photos if anyone has ...see more

I had a brillant time in Chilsworthy with my dad and sisters, we had a good old joke when I went back to see them. I loved to see my dad all the time but I know it will happen.

Our family lived in Glebelands and my father Leonard Smith was a Geography teacher at the Holsworthy Secondary Modern School as it was then. My sister Gillian and brothers Brian and Bernie went to the school but my sister Pamela and I (Annabelle) went to Okehampton Grammar. Previously we went to the Primary School from which I still have all my old school reports. We left Holsworthy around 1962 and ...see more