2006 messages

December 7th, 2006

Alfred Davis

Residents of Boveney

I am trying to see if any one remembers THE ALFRED DAVIS FAMILY. They lived at #3 GARRAD PLACE, I have been there. They lived there 19?? 1926. Thankyou A J DAVIS GRANDSON 78 If you can help, please use the form on this page and we will forward your message on to Mr Davis.

November 25th, 2006

Janet

Paice Family

hi my family lived in 15 vaugh gardens, my mum(betty)dad(gorden aubury)sisters(jennifer ,susan,kathline,pauline, christine,karen,broher jonny.and me janet.....it would be nice to hear from anyone was remembers my family...i now live in yatetley,hampshire. would be nice to hear about old times...

November 22nd, 2006

Stuart Spence

Lost contact with Eton Wick

Hi, I stayed in Eton Wick in 2001 with friends by the name of Ginni Hogarth. I meet a Lady and her two daughters that live two house down from where i stayed. Her name was Belinda with one of her daughter being George. I would really like to get into contact with them, as i have fond memories with them in the beautiful town of Eton Wick. If you can help, please use the form on this page and we will forward your message on to Stuart.

November 20th, 2006

John Webb

Eton History

Great website, very informative and brings back many childhood memories. My great great grandfather was John William Moore, who had built and lived in Primrose Villas. I believe his daughter was Frances Annie Tough one of the founders of the Methodist Chapel in Alma Road. My mother, Yvonne Webb was active with the sisterhood of the chapel in the early 90s. As children in the 60s my sisters and I used to visit the Chew sisters, Joyce, Miriam and Sylvie (also descendants of John Moore) who lived in a large house on the corner of Moores Lane and Alma Road, named Bryanston. We used to play 'hide and seek' under the railway viaduct arches towards Eton. My grandfather was Percy Holden who owned a fishing tackle shop called Bambridges, adjacent to Eton bridge, now a restaurant called House on the Bridge. Percys sister was a teacher of music in Eton. My parents lived in Tilstone Close from 1982 to 2000, both now passed away. My mother used to own several houses in Alma Road which I think were sold in the 1980s, part of an estate passed down to her from the Grove family who lived in Dorney. My great grand father owned a grocery and bakers shop in Dorney and was the village postmaster. I now live in Dorset but regularly visit the website to reminisce. Regards John Webb

November 13th, 2006

Tricia Payne (nee Paice)

Tony Saunders - Paice Family

Just to say I am the Daughter of Charles & Hilda Paice of Alma Road. I have some photos of my Dad (mainly war pictures). I have less information on "Jerry's" (Aubreys's side). I would be pleased to have any up-dates. Also if there are any photo's around of my Dad in his childhood I would be very pleased to know If you want to contact Tricia please use the Guestbook form to let us know and we will forward your message on to her.

November 11th, 2006

Sue Davey (nee Bond)

The Bond Family

Hi from Somerset! My name is Sue and some may know me as Albert Bond's daughter, Susie. I am also proud to be Frank Bond's niece & have followed with interest the history group's development. I was born in 1955 & enjoyed village life in all it's guises before marrying in 1976 & moving to Somerset - my brother Peter & mum Joan joined us here in 1991. I have particularly fond memories of the concert party which dad was involved with ( always seemed to be dressed as a woman I recall!). I was a member of the ballet group called the Fairies that performed in the shows - as seen on page 103 of the Photographic History Book. Both mum & dad were involved in the Wicko Carnivals - dad making It's a Knockout games & mum baking for the cake stall. It was a real family affair with my sister & I wrapping toffee apples, mum having made them & dad having chopped the sticks! Not so fond memories of school sadly, as I was prone to crying! Mr. Moss had "Bond's bucket" ready for me at all times. My one ambition at school was to progress from the Beetle Drive tables (for the less bright children) to the wooden ones & I think I managed it on one occassion! The village links spread like friendly tenticles across the country & globe. As an example, our eldest child Richard has just returned from a year in New Zealand at university & spent time with Richard & Carol Jordan who are good friends of Uncle Frank & fellow Eton Wickers. Best wishes to the History Group.

November 10th, 2006

Tony Saunders

The Paice Family

Hi all my mother is Janet Paice, her mother Betty Paice - she still lives there. I am one of the many Paice's. I spent many summers there playing as a child. I also went to Sunday school in the 70's-80's. If you have any pictures of my family I'd love a copy..Tony If anyone has pictures of Tony's family please use the Guestbook form to let us know and we will forward your message on to him.

November 10th, 2006

Donna Rogers

Fond memories

I am Donna Rogers (formerly Hussey). I have fond memories of this lovely village - both my nan and my mum (Brookes family) were brought up in Eton Wick, my nan having a even larger family, the Benhams. I remember the great wicko carnival and doing a milk round with Bill Cooley and his jolly whistle as he went about his day and having special friends. I spent my time looking after my horse Squeak that was kept in a field in Common Road. I enjoyed looking at the old pictures - well done to the history group.

October 28th, 2006

Richard Jordan

Village Memories

I grew up in the village and have numerous happy memories of my years there, for the most part the Jordan family relocated to New Zealand in the 60sand 70s with my Elder sister Rose being the first to arrive in 67 Carol and I moved here in 71 followed by Mum and Dad in 72 and Younger sister Susan arriving in 73. The last member of the family brother Bob lives on the Britwell Estate in Slough having moved there from Stockdales Rd. We would love to hear from anyone in the village who remembers us and I will be happy to pass any news on to my sisters who live in Christchurch and with whom I keep in regular contact. The Jordan family moved from Eton (Tangier Lane) where I was born, to Vaughan Gardens. The "Ring" as it became known was newly built in 1939. We were the first tenants of number 5 and lived there until the mid 50s when Dad took a job with Eton College Laundry and we moved to a tied cottage at Willowbrook. Some of my most endearing memories take me back to the time when Colenorton Cres. and Boveny New Road were being built, it must have been around 1949 or 50 and I remember the day when a huge Elm Tree that stood in the allotment area which ran alongside Moores Lane was taken down to make way I imagine for the service road that runs along the front of the estate. We were intrigued when an Irishman (Dan Collins) who also lived in Vaughan Gardens arrived with a huge Truck equiped with a winch to remove the tree. It was literally pulled out of the ground roots and all fosicing around among the exposed roots I found a real dinkum sabre with a leather handle bound with silver wire bindings. It must have laid there undisturbed for 2 or 3 hundred years. It was my instant pride and joy I took it home and cleaned up the long curved blade with emery cloth, for the rest of the day I was Black Beard the pirate. But it was the marble season so I swapped it for a bag of 26 marbles with a kid from Dorney. Which could possibly be a good indication of my future skills as a wheeler dealer. I later became a successor to Frank Bond as Leader of the Youth Club from about 1961/2 until 1965 when I took up Youth Leadership by going to a Youth Leader Training Course in Liecester for 12 months. Carol (Chamberlain) and I married in 1967 and after living in Surbiton for 5 years we emigrated to N.Z. in 1971. Our children are now grown up Andrew having two lovely daughters and Claire (Belle) due to come back to N.Z. next week after living and working in Sydney for the past 5 years. We retain regular contact with the village with Phone Calls to Bondy from whom we discovered the existence of this web site. A great credit to the village and one to which I will become a regular visitor. Would love to hear from anyone who remembers us from our days in the village. Rgards Richard Jordan If anyone wants to get in touch with Richard please use the Guestbook form and we will forward your message on to him.

September 20th, 2006

Susan Childs (nee Myhill)

Old memories

It was fascinating to find this website completely by accident, and what a lot of old memories it brought back! My family lived at 39 Victoria Road in the early 60s, and my younger sister and I attended primary school. In 1966 we emigrated to Canada, and now we all live in New Zealand. It's wonderful to see that Eton Wick still retains much of the character and charm I recall from my childhood.

October 28th, 2006

Richard Jordan

Village Memories

I grew up in the village and have numerous happy memories of my years there, for the most part the Jordan family relocated to New Zealand in the 60sand 70s with my Elder sister Rose being the first to arrive in 67 Carol and I moved here in 71 followed by Mum and Dad in 72 and Younger sister Susan arriving in 73. The last member of the family brother Bob lives on the Britwell Estate in Slough having moved there from Stockdales Rd. We would love to hear from anyone in the village who remembers us and I will be happy to pass any news on to my sisters who live in Christchurch and with whom I keep in regular contact. The Jordan family moved from Eton (Tangier Lane) where I was born, to Vaughan Gardens. The "Ring" as it became known was newly built in 1939. We were the first tenants of number 5 and lived there until the mid 50s when Dad took a job with Eton College Laundry and we moved to a tied cottage at Willowbrook. Some of my most endearing memories take me back to the time when Colenorton Cres. and Boveny New Road were being built, it must have been around 1949 or 50 and I remember the day when a huge Elm Tree that stood in the allotment area which ran alongside Moores Lane was taken down to make way I imagine for the service road that runs along the front of the estate. We were intrigued when an Irishman (Dan Collins) who also lived in Vaughan Gardens arrived with a huge Truck equiped with a winch to remove the tree. It was literally pulled out of the ground roots and all fosicing around among the exposed roots I found a real dinkum sabre with a leather handle bound with silver wire bindings. It must have laid there undisturbed for 2 or 3 hundred years. It was my instant pride and joy I took it home and cleaned up the long curved blade with emery cloth, for the rest of the day I was Black Beard the pirate. But it was the marble season so I swapped it for a bag of 26 marbles with a kid from Dorney. Which could possibly be a good indication of my future skills as a wheeler dealer. I later became a successor to Frank Bond as Leader of the Youth Club from about 1961/2 until 1965 when I took up Youth Leadership by going to a Youth Leader Training Course in Liecester for 12 months. Carol (Chamberlain) and I married in 1967 and after living in Surbiton for 5 years we emigrated to N.Z. in 1971. Our children are now grown up Andrew having two lovely daughters and Claire (Belle) due to come back to N.Z. next week after living and working in Sydney for the past 5 years. We retain regular contact with the village with Phone Calls to Bondy from whom we discovered the existence of this web site. A great credit to the village and one to which I will become a regular visitor. Would love to hear from anyone who remembers us from our days in the village. Rgards Richard Jordan If anyone wants to get in touch with Richard please use the Guestbook form and we will forward your message on to him.

September 20th, 2006

Susan Childs (nee Myhill)

Old memories

It was fascinating to find this website completely by accident, and what a lot of old memories it brought back! My family lived at 39 Victoria Road in the early 60s, and my younger sister and I attended primary school. In 1966 we emigrated to Canada, and now we all live in New Zealand. It's wonderful to see that Eton Wick still retains much of the character and charm I recall from my childhood.

August 20th, 2006

Maureen Hughes

Cooley Family History

My 4x grt grandparents lived in Eton....when it came under Bucks....and their children were all born there. He was Stephen Cooley born c 1771 and he married an Esther Badger in 1791. He is buried in Eton. l have never visited although l shall do so in the future......but wondered if there are still Cooleys in the village? l looked up the photos and found them very interesting. It is his son...also a Stephen...who moved to London...that l know most about. Hope there are still Cooleys there!!

July 28th, 2006

Wendy Pentelow (nee. King)

Memories

Having just met up with two old friends from Eton Wick school (we hadn`t seen each other for 30 odd years) has set me thinking about the good old days in Eton Wick... I feel quite homesick! My Mum (Gwen ex- manager of Darvilles and formerly Clinches the bakers) still lives in the village and I visit regularly. I moved away 22 years ago, but it still feels like I`m going home whenever I visit. I would love to hear from anyone from my school days (1965-1971). ----- (If you have any messages for Wendy please use the guestbook form and we will forward them to her)

June 8th, 2006

Beryl Riley (Pearce)

Wheatbutts

I was born in Eton Wick in 1943 at 5 Oak Villas ( 8 Northfield Road). Could any one tell me who owned the Wheatbutts between around the years of 1891 and 1905 as my g.grandfather James Rackley was a gardener domestic and later on their daughter Lily was a nursemaid. Lily went on to marry James White in Eton Wick in 1906

April 23rd, 2006

Alicia Chapman

Harriet Hutton, Alma Road

My grand father is from Eton Wick,Clarence Coalridge Colin Hutton b.1911,his mother was Harriett Hutton who later married a Mr Aryres. They lived in Alma Rd. I am researching my family tree and would like to ask if either names are familiar to your group. Thanks Alicia

April 20th, 2006

Clare Richardson

The Willow Tree Pub

I spent many a childhood day playing in and around the Willow Tree Pub in Eton. My grandparents Jack and Barbara Forster were the landlord and landlady for years. Freddy used to work behind the bar and Des used to lodge there. My mum and dad Alan and Diana Crowder helped out at weekends and Aunty Lynne lived at the pub as well and myself and my two sisters just used to have lots of fun. Although this was over 30 years ago i still have wonderfully fond memories of the place. I am interested to know if anyone remembers my grandparents Jack and Barbara Forster (grandpa passed away about 30 years ago) granny is still going strong and will be 100 years old on the 27th of May 2006. Also does anyone have any pictures of the Willow Tree Pub i would love to give granny a picture of the pub on her birthday and any messages anyone has for her. Thank you

March 17th, 2006

Jackie Cox (Wilson)

Born in Eton Wick

Hello all, I was born in Eton Wick in 1950 (Colenorton Crs)and moved with my parents and sister Sandra to Melbourne in 1953. I've been back 4 times since 1998 and just love the village. I still have much loved family there and really enjoy seeing them and hearing and seeing all the places that we were told about growing up. I hope to return in the near future, but keep up the great work and the very informative site. It's a lovely village, be proud!

March 12th, 2006

Paul Barton

Eton Wick House

I'm doing a little family research and I have found Thomas Kingstone was in 1851 a brewer's servant sharing lodgings with his cousin James Goddin at 2 Brunswick Cottages next door to Eton Wick House. Does anybody know where I could find this location now?

February 28th, 2006

Stephen Scheding

Mystery Painting

I am writing a book about a mystery painting which was found many years ago on a Sydney street during a council throw out campaign. The painting bears a fake David Wilkie signature. The theory I have developed is that it is identifiable with a painting titled The New Road to Matrimony; or the New Marriage Act which was exhibited at the British Institution in 1823 by the now obscure Eton artist William Ingalton. I am wondering whether Ingalton may have used a local building as a model for the neo-classical white house on the distant hill. Would anyone in the group know of such a building? Please see the new web page on Ingalton for further details about this artist and Mr Scheding's research.

February 28th, 2006

Philip Child

Upton cum Chalvey

Is there anyone related to Sam Kirkby circa 1881 still living in the area? Does anyone have a photo of the greyhound Pub I could have?

February 26th, 2006

John Denham

Memories

Wanted. If you have connections with Eton Wick and have memories of youth club days, the Wicko fairs of the '70s, your schooldays when Mr Moss was Headmaster, Scouts Guides Cubs and Brownies, Concert party, past football and cricket teams - Can we please have your memories for a "Then and Now" project. John Denham, History Group Archivist

January 30th, 2006

Dawn Prior

Great work

To all who keep the history alive, the stories my parents relay and my birth place Eton Wick i have loveley memories and when ever i get the chance ill drop by for a sneeky pint in the pub...Dawn Prior.Parents David Prior .Mother Dorothy Jane Prior.