Gallant defender of threatened local land in Kirton, Trimley and Bucklesham “When Stephen spoke to Kirton Parish Council last year, I was the first one to go up to him and shake him by the hand.” Jane McCarthy told me. You may recall there was one particularly significant item on the Parish Council Agendas of … Continue reading Jane McCarthy
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Lydia Rackham Revisited: Part 3
David Cripps, The Man from Tasmania Jo Hyland, from Western Australia Last July, shortly after starting the Trimley St. Martin Village Recorder’s Blog, I posted two articles about a Trimley woman called Lydia Rackham, who was transported in the middle of the nineteenth century to Van Diemen’s Land, better known to us as Tasmania. … Continue reading Lydia Rackham Revisited: Part 3
Fighting Fit: Kirton and Trimley Community Action Group Events, February 2018
The long view across the field behind Reeve Lodge, with Cavendish Grove on the middle right. The white house just visible in the middle of the picture is at the junction of Grimston and Thorpe Lanes. July 2017 This week I received an email from Becca Atherstone, who is part of the Kirton and … Continue reading Fighting Fit: Kirton and Trimley Community Action Group Events, February 2018
We Object
To object: 1) to feel or express opposition, dislike or disapproval 2) a reason for doing something, or the result you wish to achieve by doing it. Outside Suffolk Coastal District Council Offices, 3rd January 2019. 7.00 p.m. Tonight, Thursday 3rd January 2019 between 6.30 p.m. and 7.30 p.m. a sizeable group of people made … Continue reading We Object
Kitty Moss: Artist, Advertising representative, Post Office worker, wife and mother
Kitty Moss, December 2018 Self-portrait of Kitty during her time at Felixstowe Post Office On the move I am fully aware all good things come to an end but even when invited to a ‘Farewell Sunday Soirée for Neighbours’ in Kitty and Steve Moss’s Conservatory, I was still not convinced about … Continue reading Kitty Moss: Artist, Advertising representative, Post Office worker, wife and mother
Dennis Flatman: Rum ole boys
Dennis Flatman, aged 87 Young Dennis Flatman on his Wedding Day in 1957. Courtesy of Dennis and Jasmine Flatman. A few weeks ago, one of my earlier Blog subjects, who is also a helpful correspondent contacted me to suggest a possible subject for this Blog. Morag told me, “… one of the practice managers … Continue reading Dennis Flatman: Rum ole boys
We, The People, Protest.
For perhaps the first time in recorded history Ferry Lane in Felixstowe today bore witness to peaceful protest. What was all that about, you may be asking? It's not an obvious destination for Citizens' Action Groups, bearing in mind its close proximity to Felixstowe Golf Club with its remote Golf links and distant salt marshes. … Continue reading We, The People, Protest.
Robin Biddle, “Made in Trimley”
“Can we go way back?” The first time I met Robin, his arrival was not entirely unexpected. I had bumped into his wife Sue in Ipswich Record Office and it was she who sent him to visit me in June 2017. He travelled via his preferred method of transport, the electric bike. Cups … Continue reading Robin Biddle, “Made in Trimley”
Private Pharoah Alexander, 31991 Bricklayer’s Labourer, Warrener, Husband, Father and Soldier “No Grounds for appeal. Reject Award”
Victory Medal British Medal One hundred years ago, on the 9th November 1918, two days before the Armistice was … Continue reading Private Pharoah Alexander, 31991 Bricklayer’s Labourer, Warrener, Husband, Father and Soldier “No Grounds for appeal. Reject Award”
Ascending the Tower: On the roof of Trimley St. Martin Church
“The church is situated in the same churchyard with that of Trimley St. Mary, and contains a mausoleum for the family of Sir John Barker, Bart.: the walls of the burial-ground were repaired with the stones of Felixstow Castle and priory.” Extract from, “A Topographical Dictionary of England” Samuel Lewis. 1848 This article was written … Continue reading Ascending the Tower: On the roof of Trimley St. Martin Church
Berridge Eve – Trustee of The Poors Land of Trimley St. Martin
“Inclosure came and trampled on the grave Of labour’s rights …” John Clare 1793 -1864 When I viewed Yvonne Smart’s excellent plot on the St. Martin’s Allotments earlier this year, my curiosity about these productive green areas was awakened and since then I have found myself wondering how and when they had originated. I … Continue reading Berridge Eve – Trustee of The Poors Land of Trimley St. Martin
Lydia Rackham: A Trimley Woman in Van Dieman’s Land Part 2
“They chained us two by two and whipped and lashed along They cut off our provisions if we did the least thing wrong They march us in the burning sun until our feet are sore So hard's our lot now we are got to Van Diemen's shore” From: Lament...Upon Van Diemen's Shore by Sarah Collins … Continue reading Lydia Rackham: A Trimley Woman in Van Dieman’s Land Part 2
“It was magical…” Rosemary Gitsham, former Village Recorder of Trimley St. Martin
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
“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
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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