Rosemary Gitsham at the Carnival It was a bright June day when I visited Rosemary Gitsham, the former Village Recorder for Trimley St. Martin. A cooling breeze was effective in keeping us alert during the hot afternoon hours as Rosemary recounted the happy days of her childhood. Rosemary has known many of St. Martin’s inhabitants … Continue reading “It was magical…” Rosemary Gitsham, former Village Recorder of Trimley St. Martin
Month: Jul 2018
“Over and above” Gary Warren, one of the Posties of Trimley St. Martin
Gary Warren, Postman When Rosemary was recalling her childhood in Trimley St. Martin, she mentioned a certain Mr. Walter Hammond who lived with his wife Rosetta at 21 Lower Street, now known as 21 Grimston Lane. Mr. Hammond was born in Whitton but had moved to Trimley by 1911 where he subsequently completed over … Continue reading “Over and above” Gary Warren, one of the Posties of Trimley St. Martin
“Suffolk Remembers” Day
21st June 2018 Barbara Shout honours ~The Fallen of Trimley Part 1 Sunset over Morston Hall Crossing 21st June 2018 Earlier this year, shortly after the heavy snows had fallen and melted away, I arranged to meet Barbara Shout, family historian, in Trimley St. Mary’s Stennets Café. Barbara’s family has lived in Trimley for over … Continue reading “Suffolk Remembers” Day
“Nature lifts the spirits”
“Nature lifts the spirits.” Yvonne Smart, Allotment holder Clematis in Yvonne’s Garden In November 1807 the Enclosure Act for Trimley St. Martin made provision for the needy of Trimley by establishing the Poor’s Allotments, which were for the use of such people in our Parish. For 211 years these Allotments have provided pleasure and provided … Continue reading “Nature lifts the spirits”
Behind the Scenes with the Trimley Saints Players
Behind the Scenes with the Trimley SAINTS Players Heather Rodwell, Dressmaker in charge of the Saints Wardrobe Heather stitching a costume for “Guys and Dolls” It was Rosemary who expressed the opinion that we in Trimley, “do very well for entertainment”. Carnivals, Travelling players, Model Railway exhibitions, Open Gardens and theatrical productions may be listed … Continue reading Behind the Scenes with the Trimley Saints Players
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