Peter Oldridge has taken photographs of the village, area and events since coming to the village. He has also scanned images and photos from other people to preserve these records.
Image 17 from the Index: note the inscription running along the top, which reads in English: Here lyeth Sir george forster knyght son and heyre of humfray forster esquier coson and one of the heares of Syr stephen popham knyght and elizabeth wif of the same sir george daugtur and heire of John dalamare esquier son ...
Catalogue record: AH.0146
The eastern end of the tomb, showing the final part of the inscription which, surprisingly for the period, is in English except for the Roman dates. Sadly the plaque has been removed- and damage to the tomb caused when the archway above collapsed is also evident.
Catalogue record: AH.0144
Detail 04 from the Index. A knight rehearsing for the Nativity Play is in the background.
Catalogue record: AH.0140
On 8th May 1996 Villagers gathered on the Loosey to celebrate the 50th anniversary of VE Day
Catalogue record: AH.0359
While the Loosey was festooned with banners, it was not possible to stage another group photo here.
Catalogue record: AH.0337
Villagers decorated their houses to prepare for the Day
Catalogue record: AH.0338
A Villager, Duncan Crawford, kindly brought his 1943 Jeep to the celebration together with his son and daughter- all three dressed in authentic uniforms!
Catalogue record: AH.0339
Villagers then gathered, each family keeping their distance, along the western side of The Street. Duncan joined the party in his Jeep.
Catalogue record: AH.0340
The same view from downhill, just after the Two Minutes Silence.
Catalogue record: AH.0341
Tricia Goodchild gave a heartfelt rendering of "We'll meet again" setting the tone for the event.
Catalogue record: AH.0342
A magnificent Union Jack at The Well House
Catalogue record: AH.0343
Splendid Union Jacks on The Well House and xxxxx
Catalogue record: AH.0354
Bunting at Kiln House
Catalogue record: AH.0344
Bunting and flags outside Kiln House
Catalogue record: AH.0355
Bunting outside Rose Cottage
Catalogue record: AH.0345
Remembrance flag
Catalogue record: AH.0346
Children could take a flag to wave
Catalogue record: AH.0347
Bunting at The Gables
Catalogue record: AH.0349
Bunting on The Gables and xxxxxxxxxx
Catalogue record: AH.0356
Bunting at
Catalogue record: AH.0350
At the Cedars School
Catalogue record: AH.0351
TBA
Catalogue record: AH.0352
Bunting on all sides of the Loosey
Catalogue record: AH.0353
Another view of the Loosey.
Catalogue record: AH.0357