Droxford, Fairfield House c.1960

Photo ref: D198021

Hello! I am tracing my maternal family who were born, lived, married and died in Droxford. Does anyone remember or have connections with any Hillyers in Droxford? Henry Hillyer was my great grandfather and was Sexton of Droxford church for over 40 years.

I visited my aunt and uncle in the 1950's.Their names were Douglas and Phyllis Harrison and they were the owners of Fairfield House at the time. He was a dental surgeon and had a practice in London.Each of my visits was for 6 month at a time as Phyllis Harrison was my mothers sister. I also had to attend school during our visits.My Father was a Canadian soldier serving at Aldershot and they were married there and I ...see more

Ongaonga School New Zealand is searching for information about Henry Hamilton Bridge. We believe he farmed 'Fairfield', Hawkes Bay, N.Z. from 1865-1901 when he returned to the U.K. to live in this house. Any information would be much appreciated.

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 ...see more