I lived in Steeple Ashton from the age of 9, and now live in another village a mile away. The school was called St Mary's and I attended. My dad, Michael Green was headteacher. In the 70s there were 3 shops, the Old Merchants Hall, the house near the school on the corner of Acreshort Lane, and one next to Ashton House which was also the Post Office. I was married in St Mary's Church by the Rev. Moore, who the school ( being a Church of England School) had regular visits and events such as Harvest Festival with. The village hall in Church Street was and still is the gathering place for social events including wedding receptions. I have a copy of a photo taken for a completely unknown reason, of all of the villagers ( those who turned out) standing on the village green. This must have been the 90s. The Longs Arms back in the day, was a basic place - dartboard and jukebox, no food, farmers in wellies, and run by a lovely couple called Ray and Daisy Turner. Steeple Ashton is a beautiful village and I am thankful to have grown up there.
Your picture of the "Old Berrett Homestead" on the NW corner of Silver St. and High St. was the ancestral home of 5 generations of Berretts from 1730-1864 (134+ years). There are still Berretts living in Steeple Ashton. We have an entire published book with many historical photos and biographies of the lives of all who lived there entitled: Down Berrett Lane - the Steeple Ashton Berretts from1604-1978. (My mother was Lou Jean Berrett) Martin Green martinlgreen@live.com
Fascinating read, Roland. I must ha e been to Steeple Ashton in the past, but not for a long time. Fab photos too. :)
Another great travel post. A beautiful travelogue and a historical exploration.
I lived in Steeple Ashton from the age of 9, and now live in another village a mile away. The school was called St Mary's and I attended. My dad, Michael Green was headteacher. In the 70s there were 3 shops, the Old Merchants Hall, the house near the school on the corner of Acreshort Lane, and one next to Ashton House which was also the Post Office. I was married in St Mary's Church by the Rev. Moore, who the school ( being a Church of England School) had regular visits and events such as Harvest Festival with. The village hall in Church Street was and still is the gathering place for social events including wedding receptions. I have a copy of a photo taken for a completely unknown reason, of all of the villagers ( those who turned out) standing on the village green. This must have been the 90s. The Longs Arms back in the day, was a basic place - dartboard and jukebox, no food, farmers in wellies, and run by a lovely couple called Ray and Daisy Turner. Steeple Ashton is a beautiful village and I am thankful to have grown up there.
Your picture of the "Old Berrett Homestead" on the NW corner of Silver St. and High St. was the ancestral home of 5 generations of Berretts from 1730-1864 (134+ years). There are still Berretts living in Steeple Ashton. We have an entire published book with many historical photos and biographies of the lives of all who lived there entitled: Down Berrett Lane - the Steeple Ashton Berretts from1604-1978. (My mother was Lou Jean Berrett) Martin Green martinlgreen@live.com