Geraldine Marke – 1973

Geraldine Marke, for many years Geraldine was the Hemyock post lady.

Norman Lowman – 1973

Norman Lowman working in Doble’s garage in his days as a mechanic. Norman is now retired. One of his great loves in gardening and his floral decoration of his home in Station Road is a joy to behold. He is also an enthusiastic photographer.

Gerald Pring – 1972

Gerald Pring, carpenter, surrounded by the tools of his craft. For generations his family have had been carpenters. His son Martin continues the family tradition and also runs an undertaking firm, Culm Valley Funeral Services with his partner Lynne Isaac.

Ronald Doble – 1973

Ronald Doble, a builder, who began his career as a carpenter and wheelwright. The family business is now continued by his son Brian.

Dennis Hart – 1973

Dennis Hart. Dennis’s family first came to Hemyock in 1702 and have been builders in the village for generations. He has now retired but his son, Steve, continues to run the family business.

Brian and Julian Clist’s weather station

Brian Clist and son Julian gathering data relating to Hemyock’s weather. Brian’s weather station is officially recognised and is used for gathering a wide range of information relating to rainfall, air movement, temperature, sunshine, humidity etc.

Charlie Choke Blacksmith.

Charlie Choke at work making a horseshoe in his blacksmith’s shop. These premises were behind Fore Street.

“Charlie had one of the most contagious laughs I’ve ever heard! Lovely man. His Austrian born widow Margaret survived him for many years, living in Chard. Lovely lady as well. She died around 2005 or 2006.” from Steve Doble.

Barton Family at Castle Cottage

The Barton family at Castle Cottage c. 1920, Lydia Jane, Reginald and Mabel Dora (nee Russell)

Jack Granger c. 1930

Jack Granger c. 1930