Reminiscences
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Reminiscences of the Jubilee Wood
Phillip Ward: Whose lasting contribution to Helmdon will be the Jubilee Wood, conceived and planted under his guidance.
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Reminiscences of the Rectory in Wartime
Joan McCann: The daughter of the Rector of Helmdon during the Second World War with an enduring love for the village even after emigrating to Australia.
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Reminiscences of the Second World War – Harold Seckington
Harold Seckington: A colourful character, Harold was born on 1919 and lived in Helmdon all his life, except during the war years with the British Army.
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Reminiscences of the Second World War – Mary Turnham
Mary Turnham: A true countrywomen, Mary grew up in the farming families of Helmdon and was a Land Girl in the Second World War.
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Reminiscences – Noreen White
Noreen White (née Ayres): A fascinating recollection of several of the village's characters of the 20th century, including local tradesmen, farmers and teachers.
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Some Memories from a Governor of Helmdon School
Niki Phillips: Niki Phillips has drawn on her experiences of being a Helmdon school governor for twenty one years, enriching her contribution with memories from, amongst others, past pupils and past and present staff.
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The Baptist Chapel – Reminiscences
Rosemary Gulliver: Memories of the old Baptist Chapel which had a presence in the village for so many years.
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The Helmdon Gardening Club
Julia McAuliffe: The rise and fall of the Gardening Club, in its time a most enjoyable part of the social life of the village.
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The Old Cross
Tim and Dawn Law: Memories of living in Cross Lane from 1969 to 1989 and starting up one of Helmdon's most far-flung agricultural export businesses!
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Thoughts (Mainly Musical)
Conrad and Liz Woolley: Thoughts ... mainly musical .... on the handbell ringers from Conrad, and on the village pantomimes from Liz, who also enjoyed the book group.
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Walking Helmdon’s Footpaths
Roger Miles: Walking Helmdon's Footpaths: a contribution from someone who has done so much to bring the countryside within reach of villagers
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Why Helmdon?
Wiggy Smith: remembering why she and her husband came to Helmdon, and how she now considers it her "sanctuary".
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Within Living Memory
Ann Smith: Within Living Memory... Reminiscences from villagers written in the 1990s.