The apprehension and prosecution of such offenders in the Colneis Hundred: ‘A meeting at The Mariners was called for Monday 25th April 1785’ Part 1: 1785 - 1815 The Colneis Hundred Association first became known to me when researching the crimes perpetrated upon John Cockle, Surgeon of the Parish of Trimley St. Martin, in 1817[1]. … Continue reading Criminals: Felons, incendiaries, horse-stealers
New Footpath maps for Trimley St. Martin
Last year, on 23rd March 2020, the Prime Minister announced the nation would go into Lockdown, commencing on the 24th March. Much has happened since then. Covid 19 has advanced, receded and advanced again with increasing ferocity. Too many people have died and the majority of us might struggle to think of anything good which … Continue reading New Footpath maps for Trimley St. Martin
The top song of 2020: ‘Across the Borders’ by Chandra Grover
Kingdom of United Voices The true and inspirational story of music from Trimley St. Martin and the wider world Have you heard ‘Across the Borders’ before? Do you know the story of the song? Have you heard of The Kingdom of United Voices? In this country, the answer to these two questions is probably … Continue reading The top song of 2020: ‘Across the Borders’ by Chandra Grover
Millers’ Tales
The Mills, Trimley c.1900 -1905 (enhanced postcard image in sepia) Enhanced postcard image in black and white Enhanced postcard image of the reverse, I purchased the postcard above in October 2020 and can truthfully say I have never paid so much for a 3” X 5" piece of card. The amount was eye … Continue reading Millers’ Tales
2 Sisters re-opens: Championing live performances
“Harry’s Bar celebrates ‘The Few’” at 2 Sisters It is now possible to see live performances again. The 2 Sisters Arts Centre has opened its doors to audiences who want to see real people performing or acting. During the long months since Lockdown started on 24th March 2020, the word ‘zoom’ has come to mean … Continue reading 2 Sisters re-opens: Championing live performances
Postcards from Trimley
I continue to be fascinated and beguiled by postcard messages from the early twentieth Century, acquiring examples on a casual basis when they come on the market. Postcards were introduced in Great Britain in October 1870[1] but they were plain and unillustrated. It was not until 1894 the familiar photographic cards began to be … Continue reading Postcards from Trimley
Their final words…
... for now and some of the Viral words of 2020: Some of the words we have seen or heard in the last four months The Word Cloud above indicates some of the words which have been part of our lives for the last four months. Last year (2019), Brexit was the Word and indeed, … Continue reading Their final words…
Yelling at the neighbours
Although friends evolve over time and are generally the people we choose to be with, it isn't possible to choose our family nor to any great degree, our neighbours. My husband and I are fortunate to live close to people who have always been friendly, outward going and obliging. If we ask for help, … Continue reading Yelling at the neighbours
Birthdays in Lockdown…and other things
Today, Tuesday 19th May, is the start of the ninth official week of Lockdown or Day 57 if you’re counting carefully. For some, who voluntarily retreated from the public world on the 17th March 2020, it is Week Ten. One way or another it has been a long time; the clear and beautiful Spring is … Continue reading Birthdays in Lockdown…and other things
When Disaster strikes …
and also, how Trimley St. Martin Marked V.E. Day Pauline's contribution to V.E. Day celebrations - beer but no skittles. The Lockdown view from the Village, Day 48 For at least one Villager, the last seven days have been a source of anxiety and concern. In truth, many people continue to struggle … Continue reading When Disaster strikes …
