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.

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

V.E. Day 1995 Communication Tent

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V.E. Day 1995. Claude Caple in the communications tent. Many is the time Claude has been responsible of setting up public address systems for Hemyock events.

Hawkins Family 1897

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The Hawkins family 1897. John and Elizabeth Hawkins with their family. L to R Emily, Harry, Bessie and Grace sitting between her parents.

Official Unveiling ‘Welcome to Hemyock’

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The official unveiling of the Welcome to Hemyock sign by Dr. John Griffin, (standing on the right). John Hooper the project co-ordinator is on the left. Behind the sign from L to R Pamela Gubb, Barbara Bowden, Les Bowden, Dennis Gubb, Barbara Churchill, Ruth Brooks, Rita Hooper, John Churchill and Derek Brooks.

Hemyock Party Club

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Members of the Hemyock Party Club, together with others involved in the project and some people from the village, including chairman of the parish council, Brian Clist, 3rd left in the front row with a beard (co-author of this book) and at his right shoulder Chris Dracott the other author.