The wedding between Ellen Clist and Edward Farrant in 1911. Picture taken at Mountlands after the wedding.
Clist wedding at Mountlands in 1911
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Margaret Mitchell at work in Hemyock Post Office
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Margaret Mitchell caught on camera at work in Hemyock Post Office. The post office staff dress up and enter into the spirit of Carnivals and Christmas, which brings a smile to the customer’s faces.
Stanley Doble at ‘Doble’s’ Garage.
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Stanley Doble in his garage first set up a garage at the top of the village selling bicycles, motorbikes and radios. The motor car trade became the most important part of the business. He retired over 20 years ago but the garage, taken over by David Graham, is still known as Doble’s.
Geraldine Marke – 1973
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Geraldine Marke, for many years Geraldine was the Hemyock post lady.
Norman Lowman – 1973
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Charlie Choke Blacksmith.
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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.