Issue 4: Slump After the War - 1920s November 2014
This is a website for people who are interested in the history of Box, in the county of Wiltshire, and its surrounding hamlets. The site publishes articles about the characters who lived here and how the village developed. It is also a community website where you can record your story and that of your ancestors. Click on the blue headings below to read the articles.
The Box Worthies
This fabulous photo seems innocent enough but it captures an important moment in Box's history. It shows a group of distinguished residents in 1918. Why was it taken? Can you recognise any of the people? Find out more at Box After the War.
We conclude our 2014 centenary commemoration of the Great War with articles from Sycamore Class 2014 at Box School.
You can read about the ideas behind their work at Box School Research and see the children's projects at Research Projects. And we conclude our WW1 series with Remembering Home, the story of the postcards sent home by Box servicemen, and Where They Lived, the list of village houses where the servicemen came from.
This fabulous photo seems innocent enough but it captures an important moment in Box's history. It shows a group of distinguished residents in 1918. Why was it taken? Can you recognise any of the people? Find out more at Box After the War.
We conclude our 2014 centenary commemoration of the Great War with articles from Sycamore Class 2014 at Box School.
You can read about the ideas behind their work at Box School Research and see the children's projects at Research Projects. And we conclude our WW1 series with Remembering Home, the story of the postcards sent home by Box servicemen, and Where They Lived, the list of village houses where the servicemen came from.
People
During 2015 we are publishing a major series about social and economic life in Victorian and Edwardian Box. The articles will try to explain how today's society evolved.
But you are mistaken if you think you understand Victorian Box. This innocent picture (left) shows Leah Priscilla Oatley and her daughter. Her amazing story tells of life in the workhouse and the difficulties of survivng in Victorian Box.
The story of the Horlock Dynasty sets the scene for one of the most notorious events in the village, the alleged murder of three members of the family of the vicar of Box in 1857-8,
told by a family relative in the Sudell Deaths.
Read about Box resident Eliza Dore, transported to Australia for manslaughter in 1852.
Or learn about the Rev George Miller.
During 2015 we are publishing a major series about social and economic life in Victorian and Edwardian Box. The articles will try to explain how today's society evolved.
But you are mistaken if you think you understand Victorian Box. This innocent picture (left) shows Leah Priscilla Oatley and her daughter. Her amazing story tells of life in the workhouse and the difficulties of survivng in Victorian Box.
The story of the Horlock Dynasty sets the scene for one of the most notorious events in the village, the alleged murder of three members of the family of the vicar of Box in 1857-8,
told by a family relative in the Sudell Deaths.
Read about Box resident Eliza Dore, transported to Australia for manslaughter in 1852.
Or learn about the Rev George Miller.
Places
The history and guide to St Christopher's, Ditteridge features an amazing array of brand new photos to go with John Ayers' definitive article.
A local group of investigators called KISSS argue that Kingsdown once had a stone circle like Avebury in Kingsdown's Menhir Secrets and Neolithic Walk. Can you add to the research?
The famous Box Swimming Club (right) shows life from the 1930s.
Maisey Gay and her partner O.D. Harris sent a unique Christmas Card from the Northey Arms in 1930s reprinted at Christmas Greetings.
A local group of investigators called KISSS argue that Kingsdown once had a stone circle like Avebury in Kingsdown's Menhir Secrets and Neolithic Walk. Can you add to the research?
The famous Box Swimming Club (right) shows life from the 1930s.
Maisey Gay and her partner O.D. Harris sent a unique Christmas Card from the Northey Arms in 1930s reprinted at Christmas Greetings.
Family Fortunes
We issued a challenge to residents to tell the stories of families in the village from a century ago. You exceeded every expectation with a huge range of articles. Stella Clarke tells the remarkable story of her life in the village for over 97 years. Joan Nobbs recalls her time from town girl to cowgirl. Eric and Sandra Callaway tell the story of the Abraham and Callaway families.
Enjoy the remarkable coincidence of the Franklin family at The Old Jockey. Or the fond reminiscences of Enid Lambert as she recalls her life in Box before her marriage to Cyril Daymond.
Don't forget to sign up on the Contact tab if you want to receive our free quarterly newsletter.
We issued a challenge to residents to tell the stories of families in the village from a century ago. You exceeded every expectation with a huge range of articles. Stella Clarke tells the remarkable story of her life in the village for over 97 years. Joan Nobbs recalls her time from town girl to cowgirl. Eric and Sandra Callaway tell the story of the Abraham and Callaway families.
Enjoy the remarkable coincidence of the Franklin family at The Old Jockey. Or the fond reminiscences of Enid Lambert as she recalls her life in Box before her marriage to Cyril Daymond.
Don't forget to sign up on the Contact tab if you want to receive our free quarterly newsletter.