| My grandparents lived in Winsham and my grandfather's ancestors. Their home, Colum House was the house I visited mainly in the
1960-1970's. He had a donkey called Ned which he kept in the grounds
together with a single sheep. (Never forget the day the donkey escaped into the village and myself and my siblings having to go after it).
Suzanne Butler, (nee Paull) |
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My parents retired to Winsham over 10 years ago. Sadly my mother died
in hospital in Taunton. I live in north London and have the greatest
affection for the villagers of Winsham. At the time of my mother's
death, Father Brian was a tower of strength, I will never forget him.
I've brought many friends to see this piece of England that sets an
example of how people should live together. I said when my parents
first told me of Winsham "how on earth did they find this
place" I am happy for them that they did. Best wishes for the
jubilee and lots of love to my wonderful father who lives in Colham
Lane.
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I have lived in Winsham since1969,and remember when Winsham used to have a Carnival. My Mum was Carnival Queen one year, but I can't remember which year. Can anyone else? We used to have a baker (Baker Bill); Peter Broom delivered the milk and papers on a Sunday. We also had a butchers run by the Holloway family. The headmaster of the school was John Payne, and the infant teacher was Diana Kershaw. Mary Payne taught us all how to swim. Davies Close was just a field when I was growing up-I can remember the first families moving in. Belinda Harris (nee Symonds) ,July 26,2003 |