| Description | DOB: 1897
DOD: UNKNOWN
Born and raised in Ilfracombe, Devon.
Enjoyed listening to stories from older generations, including tales of local history, smuggling, and folklore.
Childhood spent exploring the countryside, beaches, and woods around Ilfracombe, Lee, Woolacombe, and Hele.
Participated in Sunday school treats, seaside outings, and family farm visits.
Describes a time when the town was vibrant with local shops, craftsmanship, and community events.
Attended lectures on archaeology later in life and maintained an interest in local histoy and storytelling.
Passionate about local history, folklore, and storytelling.
Enjoyed walking in the countryside, visting Lee village, Chambercombe, and beaches.
Participated in childhood farm chores and seaside excursions.
Interested in archaeology and community events.
Loved writing about memories and preserving local heritage.
Witnessed transformation of Ilfracombe.
Recounts the impact of the two World Wars on the town and community.
Family tales involving traditional customs, smugglings, witchcraft folklore, and shipwrecks.
Lived through significant changes in transportation, town development, and social norms.
Type-written
Ilfracombe, Devon, childhood memories, folklore, smuggling, witchcraft, local history, seaside, village life, storytelling, farm life, Sunday school, market town, traditional crafts, Lee village, Hele, Chambercombe, social change. |