We had a good old
natter, as usual, though I think talked too much!!
George has spoken to
an author who would be able to do a book talk for us relating to the plane that crashed near Tipton St. John in
July 1980.
The very interesting evening
with Colin Harris raised £108 for the Church. His book is a wonderful mix of
Devon yarns. It is on sale in the Church.
The boundary stone.
The parish council are keen to use this part of the village history as an important factor in the Neighbourhood Plan,
so the placing of the boundary stone is important. Now the time has slipped
away I think the October date is lost, the Group agreed to aim for Rogation
Sunday 2016 which is Sunday 1st May.
Brenda and Chris Saunders have attended a School Seminar organised by Devon
History Society to mark the 50th anniversary
of Devon schools. Brenda is now looking for primary sources of documents
relating to out schools.
Geoff mentioned a
railway exhibition where there was a display on Treacle mines, and Talaton Toothpaste Quarry, I cannot glean
anything new on this, love to hear from anyone who knows more, perhaps it was
exported Luppitt Harbour!!! Remains of Roman baths in Talaton was also
mentioned.
Our ongoing research into
local roads raised the name Oakenhay Street, Old British Road, it is thought that the old roman road ran under the footings of the Fenny Bridges Hotel, now a private house.
Through the Devon
History Society, I have been asked to
take part in a project to document WW1 farming in the village , need to find market
reports details of food rationing and
how crops were marketed and managed. Looking forward to talking this.
Chris Saunders raised
the poor condition of Pattesons Cross, and how best to find an owner, or who is
responsible for the upkeep. It would be a great loss if the decay was not
halted. It was demolished in a road accident in 1981. George has kindly offered
to liaise with Chris and Ottery Heritage on this.
We also discussed
book marketing, when do you stop researching and David told us that deeds and
documents have been handed to him by Barclays Bank, We look forward to hearing
more about these.
Next meeting 5th
November.
