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Out of Dunkeswell
This Book explains the exploits of the US Navy flying Liberators out of Dunkeswell Airfield in the last few years of WWII. Including the last flight of [...]
Market day in Hemyock
Market day in Hemyock, always held on a Monday. A Red Devon Bull in a wagon, what other breed would be so docile? 2 traps on the [...]
Red Devon cattle in Hemyock square
Some Red Devon cattle with horns in the Square. Two shops can be seen on the right, Mr. Carricks, and Miss Hides, the thatch cottages behind the [...]
Wessex Saddleback sows being driven through the Square in the 1960s
Five heavily pregnant Wessex Saddleback sows being driven through the Square in the 1960s, notice the man in front is carrying a bucket and broom to ensure [...]
Haymaking Scene at Mackham Farm
Haymaking Scene at Mackham Farm – A field of hay being dried and gathered with hand held rakes. The weather was obviously ‘catchy’ (showery) because 2 pooks [...]
Kenneth Clarke, Minister of Health opening the surgery.
3rd March 1982. Mr. Kenneth Clarke, Minister of Health, opening the newly enlarged surgery. L to R. Dr. John Griffin(Jun), Mr. Clarke M.P. Dr. Jonathan Meads, Dr. [...]
1977, Presentation of a cardiograph to the surgery
1977, Presentation of a cardiograph to the surgery. The money was raised by the first Hemyock Carnival for many years, organised by Parish Councillor Christine Young, as [...]
Dr Meads on his motorbike.
Dr. Jonathan Meads on his favourite mode of transport to do his house calls, c.1972.
Dr Griffin opening the new surgery.
Dr. John Griffin Senior opening the new surgery, 7th. December 1978. Next to Dr. Griffin is his wife and son, Michael and his wife Sheila. Dr. John [...]
The factory skittles team
c. 1980. The Factory Skittles Team with the Leonard Maggs Cup. L to R. Back row – Fred Perrott, Arthur Fuller, Royston Perrott, Arthur Bradbeer, Front row [...]