The next meeting for our World War 1 project will take place on the 10th December 2013 in the Forbes Lounge of the Hemyock Village Hall. Commencing […]
Uploading files for our Great War Project
Following a successful meeting at the Church Rooms on the 3rd September, many wheels are now in motion and the project structure is taking form. One area […]
The Great War Project
The 4th of August 2014 marks 100 years to the day since the Great War started. With such a big event that affected the lives of so […]
Clock offers link to 1940s Hemyock industry
A special ‘nightwatchman’s’ clock is going on display in Hemyock, offering a glimpse of factory life in the village 70 years ago. The clock has been put […]
Our trip to Longforth Farm
On Friday 12th July, members of the history and archiving society visited Longforth Farm in Wellington. The site, owned by Bloor Homes for redevelopment, was opened to […]
Devon Remembers
DEVON REMEMBERS The Great War started for Britain in August 1914 after Germany invaded Belgium en route to France. The Devon Roll of Honour of 19,000 names […]
Hemyock School Photo 1955/56
This picture of Hemyock School during term 1955/56 and has just been sent in by a pupil in the photo.
Hemyock ‘Then and Now’ featured in The Somerset Gazette
‘Hemyock Then and Now’ DVD featured in the Somerset Gazette in November 2012 and here is what they had to say: “The Hemyock History Association has produced […]
DVD Hemyock Then and Now
The Preview Screening of the Film about the Hemyock Milk Factory in October 2012.The film tells the story of the factory from 1887 until it closed in […]