A new DVD of Hemyock over the years is now available from this web site. It tells the story of the Milk Factory from 1886 until it closed for good in 1999. In the latter stages it was employing over 350 people making the national supply of low fat spread. Local people tell the story of the friendly atmosphere and what is hapopeneing in Hemyock now. Send us a message to order a copy for
DVD Hemyock Then and Now
The Preview Screening of the new DVD will be at the Healthy Living Centre at 2.30pm and 4.30pm on Wednesday 17th October. This is the story of Hemyock and its people through the years. From the setting up of the Milk Factory in 1886 and the collecting and processing of of Milk from the farms in the Blackdown Hills and its national distribution by rail. To the closure of the railway line in 1975 and the factory in 1999 and what new stories are being written today.
Open Archive Days at the Charity Shop in Hemyock.
The Archives are on show at the Charity Shop.
Visit the Church Rooms on the days
of the Charity Shop.
The Hemyock History Map

The Historic Map of Hemyock shows central Hemyock as it was over 60 years ago. This map is available on gloss A2 paper and can be posted anywhere in protective cardboard tube.
Artists impression of R.D.Blackmore based on a photograph taken later in life.

Artists impression of R.D.Blackmore based on a photograph taken later in life.
Notice of sale by auction of Castle Farm and other lands in Hemiok.
Notice of sale by auction of Castle Farm and other lands in Hemiok.
Notification of the re-opening of Hemyock Church on 28th July 1847.
Notification of the re-opening of Hemyock Church on 28th July 1847.
Artist’s impression of Mrs. Elizabeth Posthuma Simcoe.

Artist’s impression of Mrs. Elizabeth Posthuma Simcoe, based on an early portrait.
Portrait of Colonel Simcoe
Portrait of Colonel John Graves Simcoe by George Theodore Berthon, reproduced by kind permission of the Government of Ontario Art Collection.