Village life (From Barry And District News)

Village life

I AM appealing to all your readers who may have grown up in a village in Wales.

I am currently researching a book which takes a nostalgic look at village life between 1930 and1970. I would love to hear from anybody who has photographs, or memories which they might like to share.

The book covers all aspects of village life, such as rural industries; country crafts; transport; customs; fetes and fairs; village sports; country pursuits; hunting; village shops; the village hall, the church; the pub; the village bobby; the school; village clubs and organisations; art; music; well-known local characters; or anything else to do with village life.

Perhaps there was something unique about the village you lived in, did it have its own traditions?

Can you remember how the community celebrated great occasions such as VE Day and the coronation. Anything might be of interest?

The book will be published by a well-known international publisher, so your photographs, or memories, will be enjoyed by a wide audience. If you think you might be able to help please write to Henry Buckton (address below). All photographs will be returned.

Henry Buckton

PO Box 2770

Glastonbury

Somerset

BA6 9XD