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.


Added 10 August 2012

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I remember Clarks with great affection. There was a sweetie drawer behind the main counter which would be opened for children and carefully guarded! The smell of fresh coffee and bacon being sliced lives with me still.
You could go 'round the back' to the drapery section and buy everything from fabric to shoes. We were so upset when the shop closed down, but at least there was still 'Sheperds' or 'Croslands' as it was before the Shepherds arrived.
Tessa Davis

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