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Here in Helperby we have hosted a great Hidden Gardens every July. And this year it will be even better. Last year was great , the weather hot and the strawberrys were very tasty. But we wanted to share more of Helperby with everyone. ...Read more

A memory of Helperby in 2007 by Helen Jarvis

My Grandfather Leslie James Harrod, is buried in the churchyard along with his Mother and Father; The Harrods and the Drury family are old Orsett people. I now live in the USA and whenever I visit the UK I always make a point of visiting ...Read more

A memory of Orsett in 2000 by Sallyann Holland

I hold the Lordship of the Manor of Tilstock and have many maps and papers relating to its history. The Manor covers 2550 acres (just over 4 square miles) and has existed since before the Norman Conquest, when it was part ...Read more

A memory of Tilstock in 2009 by Raymond Lescott

If anybody knew my dad and reads this site, please tell others, Tony died on October 31st 2008 at home in the arms of June, his wife of 57 years and my mum. It is now nearly a year and I still miss him so much, I lost a mentor and ...Read more

A memory of Hornchurch in 2008 by Colin Wonfor

I have been interested in tracing my family tree for many years and my computer is full of vast amounts of information regarding my forebears. I have lived in Mexico for many years but back in 2007, ...Read more

A memory of Chipping Campden in 2007

I came to know a magic place. Where the sun rises above an enchanted village, follow the two turns in the trackthat time left here unhindered. Sunlight surrounds the three sided island, infusing it ...Read more

A memory of Lower Boscaswell in 2006 by Jane Chandler

I remember my childhood, going to the chippy and playing on the beach, everyone was nice and happy. I still live in Barassie but now all I think of is how dull it has become with new buildings everywhere (some ...Read more

A memory of Troon in 2009 by Melanie Gibson

Having spent a beautiful morning walking around Surrey, we decided to visit villages with stupid names. We ended up at Balls Cross. Balls Cross consists of a house, 2 cars, a public bin and grass. No Balls and certainly no crossing ...Read more

A memory of Balls Cross in 2009 by Leon Hughes

We used to have some great times at my sister's house in Auchenblae (Monboddo). Her name is Sandra Deans and her husband John and sons, Matthew, Oliver and Lewis all lived there for a few years and we used to go and stay for ...Read more

A memory of Auchenblae in 2002 by Colin Cornwall

All I had was a plate to start with, and on it was the name of Stoke Ferry. When I visited my son when he was living in Cambridge I determined to go and visit the village. While there, the ...Read more

A memory of Stoke Ferry in 2006 by Marjan English