Darkest Hour Autumn 2020 Issue 29
The people shown here were founders of the Box Fascist Movement in 1925. Their chairman was George Edward Northey and the vicar George Foster wrote sympathetically about them. They weren't alone in holding these right-wing views and the photo shows numerous local men and women. We consider why they joined the movement and attitudes in Box at this time.
(Photo courtesy Bath Chronicle and Herald, 20 June 1925)
(Photo courtesy Bath Chronicle and Herald, 20 June 1925)
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People Index
Stone Portraits Who and what were the stone photos? Thomas Gale, Box Tunnel Foreman in his own words Davey Family Doctor Jim and Doctor June, pictured Box Cricket Club Part 1 The first part of 150th anniversary Doll and Doug Taylor Residents at Woodland View, Devizes Road |
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James Browning senior driving an early carriage vehicle
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Places Index
George Pritchard at Ashley Farm Farming in the village before World War 1 Hopper Family at The Bear Inn Running the pub in 1960s Browning Family and the Motor Trade The family who ran Central Garage Kingsdown Cottages Uncovering the history of these properties Underbridges Explored Brunel masterpieces uncovered |
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The Cameronian Pipers in February 1897. Notice the tiger-skin rug under the feet of the pipe major (courtesy Diana Northey)
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Rolls-Royce Pioneer
and Fellow of the Zoological Society |
Northey Army Life
Training and in military action |
Theatrical Events
The couple who ran Box plays |
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We are a not-for-profit Community website for people who are interested in the history of Box village, in the county of Wiltshire, and its surrounding hamlets. You can record the story of you and your ancestors, correct and add to our articles via the Contact tab or by our email boxpeopleandplaces@yahoo.co.uk.
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VE Day Remembered in Box The village done good (pictured) and so did readers' memories What Is Capped-off Hole? Mysterious 1900 shaft found with Bath & Portland initials Ken Palmer, cricketer Memories of cricket in post-Second World War Box |
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