Working on the wife's genealogy; I have an Anthony Griffin (1536-1602) who was born there and died there. What are the possibilities of finding out anything of a personal nature about their lives there? And I thank you for the commentary.
If Anthony lived a very normal, lowly life, there is little chance of much detail. You could ask the Trowbridge Museum if they have any records from that period. It's amazing other than births. marriages and deaths records, what else has been retained that we can access.
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
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.
Working on the wife's genealogy; I have an Anthony Griffin (1536-1602) who was born there and died there. What are the possibilities of finding out anything of a personal nature about their lives there? And I thank you for the commentary.
Hi Edward
That's very interesting.
If Anthony lived a very normal, lowly life, there is little chance of much detail. You could ask the Trowbridge Museum if they have any records from that period. It's amazing other than births. marriages and deaths records, what else has been retained that we can access.
Thank you for your comment.
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
Thank you, Martin.
It’s good to hear this and adds to the wonderful history of Steeple Ashton. What a wonderful piece of family history!
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.
Hi Jenny
Thank you for sharing your experience of life in Steeple Ashton. It’s nice to hear from those who live or have lived there.
Another great travel post. A beautiful travelogue and a historical exploration.
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Fascinating read, Roland. I must ha e been to Steeple Ashton in the past, but not for a long time. Fab photos too. :)
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