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People
Grace Elizabeth Bartlett and Cleveland 1928
Grace Elizabeth Bartlett and Cleveland 1928
Ernest Obed Bartlett and sisters Kitty and Nell
Ernest, Kitty and Ellen Bartlett
Augusta Methven (nee Wright)
Augusta emigrated to USA and married Ernest Methven
James and Grace Wright c1900
James and Grace Wright c1900
Lived at The Nook on Ham Lane
James Stillwell was a Methodist preacher.
His pig sty was the site of one of the 4 bombs dropped on the Beacon in 1940.
Cleveland Bartlett aged 15
Cleveland was musical and played in various bands.
Cow Farm is now called Parkwood.
Cockbill and Crossman Wedding outside Lilac Cottage
Wedding party outside Lilac Cottage Compton Street
Elizabeth Wright emigrated to Canada
Elizabeth Wright emigrated to Canada
Emma Wright
Emma Wright
Oliver Shutler folk singer, poacher, stone breaker,
Oliver Shutler lived in Dundon
Cecil Sharp collected two songs from him.
Well-known for his poaching skills.
He was one of the first Parish Councillors.
The Band of Hope
Formed by Frances Stillwell as part of the Wesleyan Chapel on Ham Lane in the 1920’s.
Farmed Home Farm from the 1920’s
Joe farmed Home Farm on Compton Street before moving into Maisemore on retirement.
Roma was involved in the very successful WI drama group