Bring the past to the present
William and Nellie Knight with daughter Doris. 1919.
William and Nellie White pictured outside Lower Munty Farm. Also pictured is their daughter, Nellie. Unfortunately, the poor family pet dog doesn’t get a mention!
This picture was taken in 1919.
Can you tell un more about the Knights? Do you have any connection with Lower Munty Farm?
Effie White at Troakes Farm c. 1950
Effie White from Troakes Farm, seeing to her chickens.
We think this picture was taken in the 1950’s.
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We would welcome your knowledge or interesting facts and stories.
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Picture of Troakes Farm, Clayhidon c. 1950
This picture of Troakes Farm, near Clayhidon, appears to have been taken in the 1950’s.
It shows the farm house with Effie White, feeding her free range chickens.
The Open Days run from 12:00 – 3:00 at the Blackdown Healthy Living Centre, Sat 9 & Sun 10 April, Sat 14 & Sun 15 May, Sat 11 & Sun 12 June, Sat 9 & Sun 10 July and Sat 13 & Sun 14 August.
The Blackdown Archives project is opening its doors for 10 days to capture peoples memories and display its collection of more than 2300 local family photographs.
During the second weekend of every month, from April to August, locals and visitors alike will be welcomed by members of the Hemyock History and Archiving Association voluntary keepers of the historic records.
One by one, the fragile photographs have been scanned and added to the collection. Many have been digitally enhanced to capture interesting detail, often missed until now.
Now, these images are being added to the Blackdown Archives website a programme part-funded by the Blackdown Hills AONBs Sustainable Development Fund and Making It Local.
Already, the pictures have locals recalling people, places and memories of yesteryear. By opening the doors to the public, the team hope to capture many more of these fascinating stories and add them to the website, for the Blackdown Hills community to share.
Pictures and documents that anyone would like added to the archive are most welcome all will be scanned and the originals returned while you wait.
Enhanced photo quality print will be available to order and make ideal framed pictures.
The Open Days run from 12:00 – 3:00 at the Blackdown Healthy Living Centre, Sat 9 & Sun 10 April, Sat 14 & Sun 15 May, Sat 11 & Sun 12 June, Sat 9 & Sun 10 July and Sat 13 & Sun 14 August.
Free entrance, donations very welcome. All proceed to the Hemyock History and Archiving Association.
The centre is located at Riverside in Hemyock, Devon, on the site of the old Social Club for St Ivel milk factory employees.
Parking, modern disabled facilities and light refreshments available.
Editors notes:
Hemyock History & Archiving Association (HH&AA) is an unincorporated charity committed to making the local history available to the wider community. It relies solely on volunteers, donations and grants however, it does not stand idle and also organises its own regular, well attended fund-raising events, in the area. For more information www.blackdownarchives.org.uk
The Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) covers 370 sq km of varied countryside on the Devon and Somerset border and was designated in 1991. AONBs, along with National Parks, are the most special landscapes in the country. The AONB Partnership, made up of national agencies, local authorities and other interested organisations, works to conserve and enhance this living landscape for future generations. For more information call 01823 680681 or email blackdownhills@devon.gov.uk
Effie White at the wash tub
Effie White at the wash tub at Troakes Farm, Clayhidon c. 1950
Troakes Farm, Clayhidon c. 1950
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George and Effie White – Wedding Photo taken at Battens Farm, 1924
This Wedding Photo was taken at Battens Farm, (Stockland near Hontion?), in 1924.
Front row: Bessie Clements, George White, Effie White, Kit White, Florrie White and Maria White.
Back row: Frank White, Douglas Brealey, Isaac Sparks and Albert Butler.
George and Effie were parents of Cora Doble, Irene Dearsley, Ronald White and Olive Burston.
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Rosemary Lane’s outing to Teignmouth
A Rosemary Lane outing to Teignmouth, probably taken in the 1930’s.
It would be lovely to know exactly where this photo was taken and to compare it to how it looks now. Do you know?
Did they go by train or a Redwood’s bus? Who is in the picture?
Do you know anything about the subject matter in this image?
We would welcome your knowledge or interesting facts and stories.
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Mr & Mrs French, Sceifa, Clayhidon, c. 1930
Thought to have been taken in the 1930’s at ‘Sceifa’, Rosemary Lane, near Clayhidon. The picture is of Mr and Mrs French, ancestors to some of the Ayres family.
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We would welcome your knowledge or interesting facts and stories.
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