Sam Cowley and The Little Gardens of Trimley

Looking forward to summer At this time of year, when green shoots and tender buds gradually emerge from the cold days of winter, everything seems possible. New places to explore, fresh undertakings to contemplate and the promise of green abundance as Spring moves into Summer. The simple pleasures of living in the village are … Continue reading Sam Cowley and The Little Gardens of Trimley →

Maurice Norman: Spurs and England Footballer, husband and father

The sign on Maurice and Jacqueline’s Summer House, September 2018 Recently, two people, independently of each other, suggested a possible subject for the St. Martin's Blog; “You should contact Maurice Norman. He played for England and Spurs. And, he lives in St. Martin’s.” they said forcefully, with a degree of pride and respect. I … Continue reading Maurice Norman: Spurs and England Footballer, husband and father →

Susan Hughes: new Trimley St. Martin Resident and Library and Information Adviser

Susan Hughes, August 2018 Should you examine the handsome and finely drawn 1807 Enclosure Award Map for Trimley St. Martin, you will observe a survey of extensive farm lands, dotted with small farming settlements and dominated by a closely-knit village centre. The complete population for our village at that time was about 256 people, according … Continue reading Susan Hughes: new Trimley St. Martin Resident and Library and Information Adviser →

Paul Farrow: Gardener and Trimley Postie

Paul Farrow, August 2018 Any conversation with Rosemary is always a seamless blend of the past and present. Having known so many local people in the course of her long life, they often pepper her conversation in a manner which suggests I knew them as well as she. Mr Walter Hammond, the familiar Postman of her … Continue reading Paul Farrow: Gardener and Trimley Postie →

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 →