This is the completed return, in 1798, listing all the men in Hemyock who would form the Active Service force (an early form of the Home Guard). […]
Document showing names of 26 men and ranks
This document (just one page of several) that lists 26 men. The first three columns show their rank in the proposed defence force, (separate from the Militia […]
Unexploded bomb at Mackham Farm
The unexploded bomb at Mackham Farm in WWII with members of the Forbear family, (even the dog is posing for the photo). Presumably the soldier had defused […]
May 2000, some evacuees still live in Hemyock
May 2000, some of the evacuees who stayed and still live in Hemyock. L to R. Betty Arnold, her brother John Dimmock and Ted Tartaglia.
Some Hemyock evacuees dressed as Junior Home Guard.
Some Hemyock evacuees dressed as Junior Home Guard.
Hemyock Home Guard, early 1940s
Hemyock Home Guard, early 1940s L to R Back Row – Geoff James, Leslie Hart, Stanley Salter, Stanley Lowman, Chris Doble, Frank Lowman, George Salter Percy Pike, […]
More Ayrshire calves bought to maintain the breed in Culm Valley
In 1923, Ayrshire calves were chosen, they even brought a bull calf, seen on the left, to make sure that the Ayrshire breed would remain pure in […]