“Bound for Van Diemen's land, brave boys, Far, far across the sea” If you have lived in the Trimley area for any length of time you may be aware of a well-known historical women, a certain Margaret Catchpole, whose story was told by the Rev. Richard Cobbold in 1845, some 40 odd years after … Continue reading Lydia Rackham: A Trimley Woman in Van Diemen’s Land Part 1
Tag: Yvonne Smart; Allotments; gardening; Inclosure
“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”
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