Amazing photo of the opening of the Hemyock Railway Line in 1873.
Hemyock Football TeamSchool Photo from 1900
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Photo of Hemyock School in 1900 with Mr Baxter.
Clist wedding in 1900
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Wedding of Mary Clist and Mr Carrick in 1900 with reception at Mountlands, Hemyock.
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.