A Happy New Year to all our Readers. Creating a 'blog' on the history and heritage of the Blackmore area in Essex is an interesting project and, if there are New Year Resolutions, the plan will be to provide information on a variety of local history and family history topics, as well as a list of events and other things happening around the district.
This month I have provided links to other sites, including the BBC's Peoples War project. These folks recollections are an important part of our heritage.
2008 also marks ninety years since the end of hostilities in the First World War. I include a link to the Blackmore Village Website which holds the list of those who served and fell from Blackmore.
On the subject of the First World War, I publish an account of the night of the Zeppelin raid over Blackmore. Since writing this magazine article a couple of years ago I have discovered more material. An update will follow.
Plans for 2008 also include the publication of an 'Index of Blackmore People' and a transcript of the 'Electoral Roll of 1910' on the Blackmore Village Website. Coming soon to this 'blog' will be an item on Jericho Priory.
Regarding events, don't miss 'Through Changing Scenes' at Blackmore on Saturday 23 February 2008, 7.30pm at the Priory Church of St Laurence. Tickets available from Blackmore Post Office. (see 1 December 2007 post for more information).
An outing in January? If you know Maldon then you might know of a second-hand bookshop at thebottom of high Street, top of Church Street. It's closing on 20 January andhas books on sale 20% off. Also there is a room of unsorted books so is an Aladdin's cave. I bought home a pile of books yesterday at a really modest price. Where I will find shelf-space for them is another matter! Maldon is worth an outing. Perhaps you could make this known to anyone who might be interested - the book shop closure, this is, not lack of space in my study.
Finally, your feedback is always welcome on any topics, or this new blog. It would be good to know that there is someone out there!
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Tuesday, 1 January 2008
Saturday, 1 December 2007
Stondon Massey: Through Changing Scenes 19.4.08
Through Changing Scenes
A history of Stondon Massey in words and music
St Peter & St Paul Church
Stondon Massey, Essex
Saturday 19th April 2008
7.30pm
An opportunity to hear the history of Stondon in words and music will be given on 19 April.
‘Through Changing Scenes’, an event run by church members in association with ‘Tuneful Accord Ensemble’, a Choir directed by Christine Gwynn, is a lively and thought provoking evening reviewing a thousand years of history in an engaging way. It should appeal to anybody with an interest in local history. It’s an event not to miss!
The script is being prepared by amateur local historian, Andrew Smith. He admits to being given a head start thanks to a former Rector of the parish. “Edward Reeve was the priest here from 1893 until 1935 but in his spare time researched and published from 1900 what many regard as a model parish history. His last volume was published in 1914, on the eve of the First World War.
“Reeve died as a bachelor in 1936. I understand that his father forbade him and his sisters to marry – quite why I don’t know”, Andrew adds. “One hundred and fifty years after his birth it seems appropriate to bring Reeve’s work back to life in an edited and updated form. As well as the ‘Through Changing Scenes’ production we will be producing a book containing an extended version of the script and bringing Stondon’s history forward a further century.
Andrew is looking for old postcards and photographs to illustrate the book. He would also love to hear from those who have memories to Stondon.
“Most of the text comes from Reeve’s original work so on the night one of the current members of the congregation will play the part of the Rector and stand in the pulpit where he preached Sunday by Sunday for 42 years. It should be a great evening in this small church. Tickets are limited so get them early to avoid disappointment!”
A history of Stondon Massey in words and music
St Peter & St Paul Church
Stondon Massey, Essex
Saturday 19th April 2008
7.30pm
An opportunity to hear the history of Stondon in words and music will be given on 19 April.
‘Through Changing Scenes’, an event run by church members in association with ‘Tuneful Accord Ensemble’, a Choir directed by Christine Gwynn, is a lively and thought provoking evening reviewing a thousand years of history in an engaging way. It should appeal to anybody with an interest in local history. It’s an event not to miss!
The script is being prepared by amateur local historian, Andrew Smith. He admits to being given a head start thanks to a former Rector of the parish. “Edward Reeve was the priest here from 1893 until 1935 but in his spare time researched and published from 1900 what many regard as a model parish history. His last volume was published in 1914, on the eve of the First World War.
“Reeve died as a bachelor in 1936. I understand that his father forbade him and his sisters to marry – quite why I don’t know”, Andrew adds. “One hundred and fifty years after his birth it seems appropriate to bring Reeve’s work back to life in an edited and updated form. As well as the ‘Through Changing Scenes’ production we will be producing a book containing an extended version of the script and bringing Stondon’s history forward a further century.
Andrew is looking for old postcards and photographs to illustrate the book. He would also love to hear from those who have memories to Stondon.
“Most of the text comes from Reeve’s original work so on the night one of the current members of the congregation will play the part of the Rector and stand in the pulpit where he preached Sunday by Sunday for 42 years. It should be a great evening in this small church. Tickets are limited so get them early to avoid disappointment!”
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