Message for Donna Rogers - Donna, please contact us again with your email or postal address - we can send a copy of the picture you would like, but don't have any way of contacting you at present.
2nd November, 2008
Gillian Radiff (nee Marshall)
Remembering Eton Wick
Hi everyone. My sister Christine found this site quite accidentally and I am glad she did.
Chris and I moved with our mom and dad, Dave and Betty Marshall to Eton Wick in 1961 or 1962 (my memory is not that good). They had built a new house on Victoria Road next door to the Lovell's. We both attended Eton Wick School and I remember Mr. Moss and many of the teachers. Our family moved to Canada in 1967. I have lived in Calgary, Alberta (Home of the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth) since then. The last time I saw Mr. Moss was in 1973 when we went back to England for a visit.
Here are some of the other things I remember: walking across the common to reach the river, going to Boveney Lock on Sunday afternoons to watch the boats going up and down the river, walking Mrs. Smith's dog Comical after school.
I remember Mr. Cox and going for lunch at the Village Hall, the craft sales at the Village Hall where all the ladies brought their hand made items to sell.
I remember the swimming races at the pool, and the time that one of the construction workers (who told us he was the Canadian Log Rolling Champion - and he probably was) gave us a demonstration of his skills during the competition.
I remember trying to play net ball and not being good at it. I remember playing the recorder as part of the recorder group at assembly's and plays.
I remember Mr. Moss used to put an object on display and ask the students to guess what it was. Anyone remember some of the things he had on display?
In 1967 the school had planned a trip to Holland. I was supposed to go, but my family was moving to Canada and we weren't sure of the departure date so I had to give up my spot.
My good friend Ann Myhill, who lived down the road from us, and her family moved to Calgary, Alberta Canada in 1966. They stayed in Calgary for a few years and we kept in contact, but they eventually moved to New Zealand.
Thanks to everyone who had a part in putting this site together.
26th October, 2008
Clare Gaboury (Stevens)
November 5th
I remember fondly Guy Fawkes night growing up in Eton Wick. Does anyone else remember the huge bonfire on the Common, behind the Greyhound? Everyone brought there old furniture etc and we had a great bonfire - with a Guy on top of course.
I also remember the 5-a-side football games around Easter time - originally at the Stockdales Road Recreation grounds - sweets were always given out at the end of the games - courtesy of Mr. Bond!
It's great to come back and visit "the Wick" - it's a beautiful location.
24th October, 2008
Judy Donnelly ( was Humphreys)
Eton Wick
I grew up in Eton Wick and was a brownie with Mrs Warr and Enid Warr when they ran the brownies. My father ran the scouts group, my older brother became a queens scout and I think my mother was involved with the cub pack!
I attended Eton Wick C of E primary when Mr Vernon Moss was Headmaster, sang in church choir, and was married (1st time) in St John's church and lived near to the church.
Have very fond memories of my childhood and being able to go fishing and cycling and swimming in Eton College pool in the summer. The bus fare to Windsor when I reached the advanced age of 13 was threepence...old money!
How nice to see this web site, I now live in the USA, but miss home and plan to retire back to England.
23rd October, 2008
Arthur Mylam
Eton Wick Poem
Boveney 1940
Where the Thames flows wide and slow around old Boveney reach
Here as a lad I spent my lonely leisure hours.
On the towpath stood the old, tree-encircled church
Where so long ago the bargee's stopped to worship
On they're way downstream to markets in lower towns
Willows weeping green and yellow, leaned from the bank
Hiding the grey heron's favourite fishing place,
Along the bank meadowsweet and tall iris grew
Within the lane wood pigeon cooed in chestnut trees
In the rush bed sat tight the coot on hatching eggs
Water voles burrowed in fern'ed banks along the stream.
Dabchicks played bob hide and seek after fish to eat.
Circles in the stream, told where fish rose for the fly
A family of swans would paddle deep away
The cob, neck arched, wings raised, hissed his fierce defiance
Thrusting against the stream to join his nervous mate
Here I would sit to fish with hazel rod and line,
Feather float, bent pin baited with expectant bread.
Weir stream pike, patient, waited for food in the race,
In those days nothing disturbed our tranquillity
The world occupied with survival and with war.
To manhood I grew, the bugle sounded plane
The river and I would not know such peace again.
23rd October, 2008
Vernon Humphreys (Butch)
The Humphreys Family
Hi found this site, i read the bit by Jim Moss about the trip to Bealuei and i recall myself & my sister Judy were on that trip also.
We moved to the Wick in 1963 my father Stan was the Public Health Inspector (stan stan the sanitary man) as Bill Olney used to call him.He also was involved with the scouts, i noticed there is a picture of him alongside Ernie & John Coke.
My mother Olive was also a cub leader 'bagherra' later taking over the Guides in Eton.They took the guides to Austria in the late 60s, but thats another story. They retired to Whitstable in the 80s and after a spell of living in Normandy, they returned to Whitstable, sadly passing away 3 years ago.
My contemparys were Dino Asslet, Terry Pardoe, Pip Reader, Dicky Denham, Les Foster, Frank Fogarty, Steve Fearn, Dave Fearn.
Eton Wick History Group Committee
Remembering Mary Gyngell
Mary was a founder Member of the of the Eton Wick History Group, which was formed in November 1992. She was the group Secretary who also found speakers for our yearly programme to give interesting talks on local history, whilst she was an encyclopedia of knowledge in particular on the history of Eton Town.
Remembered are Mary's home made fancy cake refreshments provided throughout the year, especially at the festive season of Christmas, which added to the enjoyment of the evening for attending members.
Her many friends from the History Group and other local organizations will miss her warm sincere friendship and the support that she gave to them.
Remembering Mary, the History Group made a contribution of £100 to her chosen charity, The Parapet Trust at Windsor Hospital.
20th October, 2008
David and Mary Mitchell
Mary Gyngell
We were saddened to hear of the passing of Mary Gyngell a dear friend we made during the years we lived in Alma Road after we were married. I also worked at High Duty Alloys with her husband Ernie, or "Gyn" as she liked to call him.
We shared a regular Friday evening get together at her house in Colenorton Crescent and it wasn't until years later that Mary told us how they would rush around after tea, pack the children off to bed and tidy the house to convince us how little disruption having children actually caused.
Her obituary in the Express, kindly forwarded to us by a friend, mentions her interest in crosswords. She was extremely well read, knowledgeable and each Friday would present us with a word for the week. It is solely due to Mary that I know the difference between a Haha and a gazebo.
We have stayed in touch over the years and were pleased to see her during our return visits to the UK. We shall miss her, but treasure the memories of those shared Friday evenings.
20th October, 2008
Martin Deebank
Memories of the Wick
I lived in the Wick from 1963/4 until 1988, when I moved to Watford. Still manage to get back occasionally, but nowadays it's usually to visit my mum and dad's grave in the churchyard of St John the Baptist.
In my family's time in the village my dad (Harry Deebank) was a keen allotment holder and also helped with the Wicko carnival, whilst my mum (Ellen Deebank) used to run the 2nd Eton Wick Brownies as Brown Owl.
So many memories of the Wick. Taking the go-kart on the "yet to open" Windsor Relief road so that we could collect the corona bottles from the workmen and take them back to Chantlers' for the 6d; fishing for frog-spawn in the brook in common road; collecting old pianos on Frank (killer(?)) Bond's lorry so that they could be smashed up at the Wicko carnival; camping with the cubs at Perrywood camp; once again camping, this time with the school at Wolverton and going on the long boat over the aqueduct; being made to miss most of the leavers' party as Mr Nash tried to make sure that I passed my 10 yard swimming badge before leaving the school; log rolling in the school swimming pool; getting smacked in front of the whole school (along with my sister Christine) for not getting home from school until about 10pm - the chips were so tasty then and the lure of just sitting on the wall by the Village Hall meant that the time flew by.
I also seem to remember that at one of the Wicko carnivals they had some of the wrestlers putting on a display in a marquee. Does my memory deceive me or did this include people like Jackie Pallo and Mick McManus?
Looking at the names of the members of the Eton Wick History Group here are a few other things that may jog their memories (or at least their families' memories); as a child at Eton Wick school I was in the same year as Amanda Denham and used to go round to her parents' house in Queen's Road to play occasionally; as a teenager I had a Saturday job at Andron (run by Andy Hodge and Ron Savage) on the Slough Trading Estate; when I started work I used to travel from Slough to Paddington by train with a very agreeable and distinguished elderly gentleman (or so he seemed to me at the time) by the name of Mr Ballhatchet (he always did the crossword in one of the broad-sheets whilst I tended to stick to the easier Daily Express quick crossword); then in my early twenties I played football with Tim Gyngell's Castle United team for a short while.
Martin has kindly sent us some pictures of the school and cubs football teams - we will be adding these to the website soon.
16th October, 2008
Arthur Mylam (Dick)
Like to hear from you
My grand parants moved to Eton Wick in 1900 and lived in Gallater Cottage oposite the chapple.Ware I was born in 1925.Perhaps my mother will be remembered Mrs Mylam she remaraied after being a widow for so years and became Mrs Revel.
If you want to get in touch with Mr Mylam, please send a message and we will forward it to him.
27th September, 2008
Louise Gum (nee Chamberlain)
Memories!
Like many others I found this website by accident. I am part of the Chamberlain family, originally from Victoria Road. My wonderful nan still lives in the village. My dad Peter and his twin brother David grew up in the village from 1944. I lived in Alma Road as a baby and then Princes Close until I was about 8. I remember Mr Moss and more so Mrs Moss because she shared my birthday 15th March. Great site well done!! I am now living in Australia.
29th July, 2008
Jennifer James nee Bond
A trip down memory lane
I found the site by accident and what a trip down memory lane it gave me! The shinty matches - I still have an egg cup, the scout fete - my uncle Ernie Coke was 'Skip' - and the celebrities we had to open it - I remember Geraldine McKewan, Beryl Reid and Stewart Granger. My father, Bob Bond, said that David Niven lived in the Wheatbutts and I remember Mrs Cawsey at Eton Porny who taught me and my twin sister Pauline in the first two years of school - does the school have reunions - I'd love to go. I also remember the Nissen huts on Dorney Common - John Ratchford lived in one I think. I also remember the dips dug into Eton Wick Great Common to make it impossible for enemy planes to land during the war and when we had snow in the winter you could get very wet if you stepped in the wrong place and fell in!
I have a second cousin - Daphne Bond's daughter - who has compiled a family tree of the Bond family back to about the 16th century - so many rolls and rolls of paper!
I was quite surprised on a recent visit to the village that I was recognised as it must be 30 years at least since I was a regular visitor - spooky! I shall have a look now from time to time to see updates and as I live in Ascot - Pauline lives in Burnham - it wouldn't be far to come for a get-together if one was ever organised.
Best wishes Jennifer
24th July, 2008
Anita Richardson
Info on relative
Hello
Does anyone in Eton Wick have any recollection of a lady named Doris VL Savage (nee Read) - her husband's name was Edwin James Savage. He died when HMS Hood went down in May 1941. They lived in Eton Wick at some time between 1923 and 1941. Mr Savage was my Uncle and only one of his brother's is still alive he is 87 and memory is fading. He just remembers that his brother's name was Edwin and he was married and living in Eton Wick sometime within the above dates.
I would be grateful for any info. Thank you
If you can help with Anita's enquiry, please send us an email and we will forward it on to her.
19th June, 2008
Jane Larcombe (nee Hill)
Gymkanas at Bob Bond's
My maiden name was Jane Hill, my Mum was Joy Keen, my Grandmother Kathleen (Kate/Kit) Keen and my Great-Grandmother was Ellen Keen (of W. Keen & Son, Montem Lane, Slough). All of us were known to Bob Bond and he knew my Dad, Ron Hill also. I have photos from the horse shows/gymkanas that were held on Bob's land in Eton Wick in the early 1960s, when I was very small. if you would like copies. If anyone wants to get in contact my email is: jane.larcombe@hotmail.com
If anyone else has photos or stories about the horse shows and gymkanas, please get in touch - we hope to add some of Jane's pictures soon.
1st June, 2008
Joanne Long
Lovell Family
My great grandfather Frederick John Lovell was a master grocer in Eton Wick around 1901 - the address I have is 5 Bell Lane which I believe was the Post Office, was the Post Office in the grocers shop? or vice versa?
His father Thomas Lovell was a baker and grocer at the same address in 1891, and before that the family lived at 1 Ada Cottage after moving from London.
Would love to hear from anyone with any info on this family.
If you can help Joanne, please send a message using the link above and we will pass it on.
29th May, 2008
Caroline Hallett
School 120th Anniversary
Eton Wick First School is organising an exhibition of past pupils and staffs memories of their time at the school. If you have anything that we can used ie memories, photos, reports etc and would be prepared to let us copy and use them please contact me at the school. Our telephone number is 01753 860096, or drop them in to school in an envelope marked for my attention. If you would like the items returned please could you enclose a stamped addressed envelope. Many thanks
If you would like to send any memories by email, please use the link above and we will pass your message to the school.
26th May, 2008
Tony Downey
Fond memories
Reading through your web site brought back lots of fond memories of my early childhood in Eton Wick.
I was born in June 1956 at number 34 Alma Rd,right opposite what was the old Co-op. I lived there with my Nan, Helen Botsford,my mother Ann and my brothers Bernie and Roger, until about 1967 when we moved to Horndean Hampshire. I returned to the Wick fairly regularly to visit my nan up until the early eighties when she came to live with us in Portsmouth. Unfortunately both my mother and my Nan have passed away,and I now live in Australia, so I don't know what happened to all their old photos, I'll get onto Roger to see if he has them, and I will post them on the web site.
Keep up the good work. Fondest regards to all.
Tony Downey
15th April, 2008
Kate Martin (nee Kean)
Colenorton Crescent
After approximately 55+ years there is no longer a member of my family living in this road. I lived in Colenorton Crescent from 1953 to 1969 (when I got Married) My Aunt - Mrs Cissie Friend and my cousin Margaret (Terry) Roberts also lived in the road. Margaret has just moved out but remains in the village now living in Clifton Lodge flats.
My family have probably been around the village for more than 100 years. Margaret being born there and now 86 years orginally lived at Manor Farm, then in Shepcote Lane. I went to Eton Wick School along with Margarets son Ian. Maragret also went to Eton Wick school and both she and Ian won the cup for swimming. If my memory is correct, this was for swimming a mile and I think Ian was only the second person to win this after Margaret herself. Whilst moving Margaret we have found pictures of both events.
I have read some of the guestbook entries and a lot of names spring into my memory. Robert Moss, being taught by his father and also Mrs Miles and Ken White. Hazel Pygall, Joan Benham to name but a few.
Does anybody rememer the 'bagpipes' being played around the village at New Year? If so that was my Brother!
31st March, 2008
John Bond
Old Wheatbutts
I just read the message from Terri Reed from 29th November.
I was always given to believe that David Niven lived in the Wheatbutts. He certainly lived in Eton Wick for a short time. He gave my friend Ronnie Cox a half crown which he still has!
26th March, 2008
Andy Denham
Shinty
I remember the shinty competition organised every year by Mr Moss. When we first moved to Eton Wick in 1960 I was 9 years old. I was asked by my class teacher, Mr Blay, why I had not put my name forward for the Shinty competition. I had no idea what shinty was, but he assured me that I would enjoy it as, "I was a good footballer". He was right, I did enjoy it.
That first competition was held on the Stockdales "new rec" and I remember the first game I played. Being fairly new to the village I was in a team with four other children that I did not know. I believe that the captain was called John "HONKEY" Alder and he put me in goal. I enjoyed the competition and we went on to win it.
The final was held on the Wheatbutts as part of the Scout Fete entertainment. I remember being surprised at the trophys; egg cups for the runners-up and ash trays for the winners - we were still at primary school, how attitudes to smoking have changed! These trophies were made each year at the Clee Pottery in Eton High Street.
The shinty competition moved fron the New Rec to the old Rec with the final taking place at the WICKO entertainment. It was eventually held at the School itself and the competition had expanded to enclude an open section for teams outside of the village.
25th March, 2008
Steve Blay
Shinty
I think I remember reading a while ago, a comment from one of the guests asking if anyone had pictures of Shinty games? If so please find attached 2 photos I have found that may be of interest? These were taken where the game was regularly played in the Haywards Mead Recreation ground. One skinny player was me (Not so skinny now I must hasten to add!) But I wonder who can recognise any of the others. It was a good game which I really enjoyed playing, but fairly unique to Eton Wick!
24th March, 2008
Doreen Ridden
Moore History
To Lindsey Fisk and any other Moore relatives
I am related to John Moore and John William was the youngest child of John William Moore and Mary Anne Shorter. We are in fact related as John William's sister Lilian Beatrice was my grandmother. I would love to hear from you and catch up with family history information.
27th February, 2008
Lindsey Fisk nee Moore
John William Moore
With ref to the message below. I have looked at the family tree that my father started before he passed away and yes, you are correct the John William Moore born in 1874 had a son called Alan by his first wife Elsie Colville. Alan was my grandfather although I never met him. My father Richard Alan Moore was brought up a friend of his mothers.I guess that makes the John William Moore of Moores Lane my great grandfather.I have numerous photos of John William and his wife Elsie and also of your great, great grandfather in Eton Wick which my Dad must have uncovered tracing his family tree.
Note from website editor for Lindsay and John - if you would like to get in touch with each other directly, please send another message to the guestbook with your email address included and I will forward your message to the other person.
22 February, 2008
John William Moore
John William Moore
With ref to Lindsey Fisk (see message below), John my gt gt gt grandfather did not have a son called Alan but did have another John William born in 1874 who lived with him at Eton Wick who married a Elsie Colville and moved to Egham. Hope this helps.
18th February, 2008
Lindsey Fisk
John William Moore
I have been looking at my father's book tracing his family tree and it appears that his grandfather was John William Moore of Eton Wick. My father was called Richard Alan Moore and his father was Alan Moore who I think was the son of John William Moore.
16th February, 2008
Jim Moss
Beaulieu
When in the UK recently, I came across some details that my Dad had written down about a school trip to Beaulieu on May 29th 1964.
Coach to the station at 8am, Train to Southampton, Boat Cruise, Time at Beaulieu, Tea, and then Home again for 9.35pm. Cost for each person - 27 shillings (1 pound 35p!). 70 children and 11 adults went. There is even the list of everyone who went!
For the record the teachers/adults were Mr. Moss; Miss Winder; Mr. Nash; Mrs. Smith; Mrs. Pearce; Miss Maclean; Miss Priest; Mrs. Stokes; Mrs. Miles; Mr and Mrs Ford.
The children were (hope I can read Dad's writing correctly!): Linda Lovell; David Longmore; David West; Tony Hester; Clive Brett; Keith Brimmer; Terry Reeves; Andrew Wynn; Derek Tyrell; Pamela Bond; Gary Stout; Marie Rawlings; Linda Wilson; Susan Myhill; Leslie Foster; Janice Brennan; Valerie Stickland; Marissa Hunt; Michael George; Graham Brett; Paul Feurings(sp?); Geoffrey Harris; Susan Lund; Jennifer Farrer; John Lynch; Alan Lynch; Malcolm Budd; Andrew Clatworthy; Imade Iyare; Stephen Delaney; Susan Rowlands; Steven Denham; Stephen Wyeth; Barbara Eyles; Clive Razey; Ann Charlton; Manning Howard; Jane Schultz; Tracey Talbot; Paulette Sharpe;Linda Benham;Kieron Sumner;Anne Harding; Barbara Harding; Haydn Ash; Graham Ford; Linda Clarke; Christine Jaycock; Kim Devonshire; Janis Valdmanis; Ian Sainsbury;Lesley King;Carol Sherwood;Kenneth Sharpe;Christopher Lovell;Christine Cameron;Patricia Brennan;Martin Swadling;Andrew Neate;Paul Gapper;Elaine Hunt;Linda Varley;Brian MacLeish;Francis Fogarty;Stephen Fearnley; Andrew Rainer; Janet Huse; Lesley Hinton; Helen Pethybridge; Steven Hinton.
Hope this brings back memories for some other visitors!
Stephen Denham has added:
"This cover the top 3 years I believe, but there are some children that are not on the list, I presume that they did not go, David Fearn and his sister Linda, Brian Higgins are a start. I will have to let the memory do its stuff to see what other names I can come up with."
13th February, 2008
Carol Chew
Chew Family of Windsor
I read your articles with interest as a member of the Chew family in Willenhall in the West Midlands. It look as though they were well respected in the area.
I believe one of my husband's family moved to Windsor after the lst world war. If anyone knows of any relatives I would be pleased to hear from them, especially Pete Chew, who I believe may be related.
If you can help Carol, please contact us and we will forward your message to her.
27th January, 2008
Keith Mann
The Army Camp on Dorney Common
I was born at the Canadian Red Cross Memorial Hospital in Taplow in May 1948. My parents lived at the army camp on Dorney Common from (at least 1948) until about 1952 I think.
We moved to Meadow Lane in Dorney Reach and while living there I attended the infant school in Dorney. My grandparents lived at Britwell Farm in Burnham. My mum worked for Colonel Palmer picking fruit, I can remember her taking me along (before the age of child-minders).
I now live in Bedfordshire but still like to pass through when I am down that way (the Shepherds Hut is still a fine pub).
Congratulations on the web site, keep up the good work.
24th January, 2008
Doreen Ridden
Hi
My greatgrandfather was John William Moore and he was the father of Annie Tough who got the Primitive Methodist Chapel built. She was step-sister to my grandmother Lilian Moore. My grandmother was the first person to be married in the newly built Methodist Chapel.
I remember coming down as a child with my father to collect rent in Alma Road from the houses that were family owned. They were eventually sold to local residents.
I remember Sylvia Chew at a family wedding in the 60's and kept in touch with her till she died.
For Becky who wrote on this site in May 07 - Annie and Charles Tough were living at Bell Farm in 1877 after their marriage and until Charles' death in 1924 - that's all the info I have,but I havent heard of the person you were asking about.
I think Eton Wick is lovely and have come down quite a lot and taken pictures of Alma Road, Moore's Lane and of the churchyard where Annie and Charles are buried. I am also in communication with John Webb as his relations (The Groves) and mine tie up - we also tie in together with the Chews.
This is a great site and I shall continue to visit it regularly to catch up with what is happening. Keep up the good work.
Doreen
13th January, 2008
Richard Jordan
Eton Wick Nicknames
Although our family moved from the Wick in about 1954 to live at Willowbrook I stayed very involved with the village through the Youth Club and ended up as leader of the club from from 1962 to 1965 with Frank Bond as my mentor and adviser.
As a kid in the village it seemed nearly everyone had a nickname, many of them were conferred by one Terry Bolton who funnily enough never had one. But some those I can remember off hand are Knocker (John Webb),his brother Skimpy (Peter Webb),Padlock(Jeffery Pardoe)His uncle Conchie Pardoe, Tosher Johnson, Brusher (Doug Benham), Glueshy(John Bond), Pip (Brian Bolton) Buffer Hood, Buffer Wells, Buster Irvine,Knotchy (Micheal Knight), I know that many of these characters have passed on or moved away from the village but I find it interesting to visit the site from time to time and see names of people I grew up with, who got up to the same sort of tricks that we used to, sadly in this day and age Health and safety requirements I am sure would preclude the digging of Long drop toilets for the camp at St Ives and trying to cook a whole Lamb on a spit over a row of Primus stoves, it was delicious but a little on the rare side when we finally got to try it at midnight. Mackeral Fishing was always a hightlight of the Camp with Frank Bond going to great lengths to photograph people as they threw up over the side through sea sickness.
The world's problems were thrashed out many a night in the saloon Bar of the Shepherds Hut to which we would adjourn after the Youth Club closed at 10 o'clock. On a regular basis Frank Bond was caught for a round of drinks to which he would say "Don't worry about it I'll put a penny on the spuds tomorrow" When we talk of todays youngsters drinking under age I was a regular drinker from the age of 15, but I don't think I ever got drunk.
Looking back at other Guest book entries I well remember Ms Cawsey who drummed into us the times tables so that they are forever emblazoned on my mind. If any one else can add to the list of Eton Wick Nick Names it would be interesting to hear of them.
(Plumridge) Richard Jordan
January 4th, 2008
Monica Peck
Eton Wick School
My brothers Vic, Frank and myself went to school in Eton Wick although we lived in Dorney Reach as it was the nearest school. Our mum was at one time on the PTA. I remember Mrs Winder, Mrs Miles, Mr & Mrs Moss and Mr White. When Mr White moved to Canada Mr Moss arranged for my class to sing and a recording was made to be posted to Mr White. Mrs Moss taught my son when he went to school in Dorney Reach around 1973. I still have my shinty egg-cup 1964.
I am related to the Tarrants by marriage as my dad's sister married Bob Tarrant and I am also related to the Paintin family as my grandfather's sister Elizabeth Peck married Frank Paintin. I am also related to June Ellood.
I used to enjoy the Beetle game that used to be held at the school. The school dinners in the village hall were really good and we used to freeze walking there and back in the Winter. When it was the Christmas Party at the V/Hall all us kids had to remember to take a spoon into school. There was always a magician and party games. I still go through Eton Wick on my way to Dorney Reach when visiting my family. I now live near Guildford.
November 29th, 2007
Terri Reid
Old Wheatbutts
We are in the process of buying Old Wheatbutts and hope to be moved in by the end of January. We are fascinated with the house and are very much in love with it. Could anyone please either give us some photos, or perhaps memories or who lived in it and when. Is there another house called wheatbutts or is it old wheatbutts people are referring to?
If you can help with Terri's enquiry, please use the form on this page and we will forward your message.
November 1st, 2007
Andy Stewart
Eton Wick Memories
Hello. I have just come across your site. I was born in Eton Wick at 21 Alma Road on 31st May 1941. My mother was Edith (Edie) Annie Stewart (nee Jacobs) also born at no 21 in 1914 along with her sister Lillian Gladys (nee Jacobs) born at no 21 in 1919. Their fathers name was George Jacobs and his wife was Sarah Annie who was a Newell before marriage. My father Cyril George Stewart married my mother in August 1938 at St John The Baptist Church.
During the war father worked at Langley Alloys by day and in the Home Guard in Eton by night. In 1946 we moved to 16 South View Eton Wick Road from there I attended Eton Wick School, and well remember walking to the village hall for school dinners. Opposite no 21 lived a Mickey Bell who later played for Slough Town and Dagenham Football Clubs.
Have just read with interest Bryan Philips entry, I remember very well visiting his fathers cycle shed/shop and seeing his taxi parked outside their house. Many years later I met up again with Bryan when we were both Sgts in the TA at Taplow.
Other memories of Alma Road were the Shakespeare Stores on the corner with Bell Lane run by the Chinnerys who lost a son in a M/c accident by the Slads. Running errands for gran to the Co-op in Alma Rd. Going to the chapel and on coach trips to the seaside with the over sixties club.I also remember going on to Dorney Common and playing in the empty gun pits.The new shops being built and the Duke of Edinburgh opening the new playground on the new estate off Moores Lane. As a sixer in the cubs I carried their first flag for its dedication in the church. I believe it was the first fete in the Wheatbutts where I won £1.10s (£1.50 today) in the air rifle shoot out. Living upstairs in the 1947 floods.
I finally left Eton Wick in 1971 to live in Dedworth. I moved from their in 1977 to the present time to Weymouth Dorset. Both my parents now lie in Eton Wick Churchyard along with my Grandparents. Also Lilly and her husband Arthur and their only daughter Margaret. My sister Jean (also born in Alma Road) lives in Windsor and my brother Ian born at South View lives in Datchet. Those are just some of my memories of Eton Wick Good luck for the future
Andy Stewart
October 23rd, 2007
Yvonne Knibbs
Family
I didn't realise this village existed until my mother told me her mother (Constance) was born there in 1904. I do have to say that for one so small you do seem to have a lot going on. Rather shocking (or so I thought) her mother Hilda had five children and never married and Constance married when my own mother was a year old. Does the name Powell mean anything to anyone in the area?
If you know anything about the Powell family, please use the form on this page and we will forward your message.
October 10th, 2007
David Cawsey
History - 1939 - 1946
Very interested to see your site. I lived in Eton Wick from 1939 to about 1946.
Here are a few random reminiscences and memories. My father was Harold Cawsey; in September 1939 he was the headmaster of Ben Jonson School, in Stepney, East London. They were evacuated to Eton Wick. Father ran the school in the Village Hall for two or three years, before it was amalgamated with the village school, under Miss Rooke.
Father ran the A.R.P. in Eton Wick. My mother, Ida Cawsey soon started as the infants teacher at Porney School, Eton.
Initially we lodged with Reg and Elsie Borrett. Reg was the local policeman, and used to take me fishing! We then moved into the house next door, and stayed there until we moved to Windsor after the war. Life in Eton Wick was pretty basic then - electricity had not yet come to the village. Milk came from a churn on a cart. Eggs came from our own chickens, and veg from our allotment on Moores Lane The radio required accumulators which we had to get charged weekly at the bicycle shop.
Mother and Father became great friends of the Chew family, who played an important part in Eton Wick history. They live on Moores Lane, just on the corner of Inkerman Road ( is the house still there?). Frances Chew was one of the original Moores family. She had married Archibald Chew and they had 4 daughters. The Chew family put all their efforts into supporting the Methodist Chapel on Alma Road. Sylvia and Joyce Chew continued their mother's support of the church, helped by Winnie Jewel, and the local handyman / builder, Harry Cook. (As a child, I found going to the chapel pretty boring! - but the Chews were very good to me.)
There are one or two other names I remember. There were the Badders. His end was sad. On getting off the Eton Wick bus, his coat caught in the door, and he was dragged to his death.
And of course David Niven owned the big house - was it Wheatbutts? But was he ever there? I don't think anyone saw him.
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September 14th, 2007
Gerald Kennedy
Garrard Place
I noticed that there was an enquiry about Garrard Place a while ago. I was born at 3 Garrard Place on 6 May 1935. This made me a Silver Jubilee Baby, to commemorate which I received a bible from the residents of Eton Wick and Boveney, a christening mug and spoon and a one guinea Post Office Savings account from the Mayor of Windsor.
My father was Edward (Ted) Kennedy of 20 Cippenham Lane, Cippenham and my mother Lilian Maud Kennedy (nee Banham) of Shakespere Place, New Boveney. We moved to Cippenham in 1938 when I believe Garrard Place was demolished.
Dad was a keen footballer and I have vague memories of being club mascot, was the strip amber and black quarters? He later played for his works team, St Helens Cable and Rubber; his cup and league medals are with my sister in Stockholm so I am unable to give details.
As a boy I used to cycle to Eton Wick with eggs for my grandparents, going across Cippenham Green, across the fields to the sewage works and on across the Slypes(?), then a muddy footpath. Grandfather had lost a leg in Mesopotamia in the first war. I thought he was in the Norfolk Regiment, but they don't appear to have been to that theatre. He would send me to change the accumulators for his wireless and to fetch beer in an enamel jug sealed with brown paper. This was towards the church on the road to Eton; I can't remember any names or places.
The last time I was in Eton Wick was ten or more years ago, visiting my niece and her family. She has since emigrated to Toronto and I have no family remaining in the area.
Hope this is of interest.
August 27, 2007
John Bond
The Bond Family
Hi, my name is John Bond. I was born in the village in 1949 in Colenorton Crescent. I come from a very large family of Bonds in Eton Wick which were started off by Thomas & Roland (Rol) Bond in the early 1890s. (Two brothers who came from the New Town of Hazlemere near High Wycombe.)
As a child I have vivid memories of the five-a-side football competition held on Easter Monday. I can remember iceskating on the frozen floodwater on the common. Watching cricket at Tarrants farm, Gymkhanas at Bob Bonds (my grandfather's cousin), picking blackcurrants after school in my grandad's fields opposite the church, catching the bluebus on a saturday morning to watch Saturday morning pictures at the playhouse. It was 2d to the bottom of Castlehill and 2 and a 1/2d to the top.
I can remember Pass's horse and cart trotting around the village, the scout fete and my regular failure to win the minature garden competition. Youth club discos, Rob Hood's group sounds fx. My earliest memory was attending the official opening of the New recreation ground when the Duke of Edinburgh opened it. I can remember seeing the soldiers as I walked around from Colenorton Crescent.
At school I was one of Vernon Moss's possibles for passing the 11 plus.Not probables I hasten to add. I passed. From the school, I can recall Mr. Blay, Miss Winder, Mrs Miles and Mrs Babris (she was my favourite). I was a regular at the chapel and regularly went on seaside trips. So many other memories...
July 6th, 2007
Kelly Johnson
Growing Up in Eton Wick!
Hi my name is Kelly and my Grandparents, Eric and Minerva Goodall lived opposite the Greyhound Pub in Eton Wick until around 1990. My sister and I used to spend all our school holidays in the Wick (we are from Leeds) and I remember having some great times! Bareback riding the horses (I think it was Teabag the horse who set off and wouldn't stop!) in the fields opposite the house and making a den in the woods as well as meeting Ernie Wise at the shops near the playground! We especially loved walking down to the lock to watch the boats go by in the summer and as my Gran worked at Eton college we were able to use the outdoor pool there as well! We used to walk to the college and one time she took us the back way - the cows weren't too impressed and ended up chasing us across the field!!
Both my grandparents have passed on now and although writing this has brought back some great memories I'm now sat at work with tears in my eyes! I've always said I would love to come back to the Wick for a visit but it keeps getting put off!! Maybe someday soon I'll be back there!
June 30th, 2007
Pam Cartwright
Lammas Hayward
I was delighted to see the photo of "Hammer" Stannett, the Lammas Hayward, on your website. He is my great great grandfather!
My grandfather remembered that he would walk to Windsor some Sundays, still in his shepherd's smock. He also remembers when Hammer met tinned peaches for the first time:- he ate them with a knife and fork, bless him!
I would love any further details or photos that anyone might have about him. Many thanks for a great website, Pam Cartwright.
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June 27th, 2007
Hazel Rees (nee Pygall)
Happy Days
Ken and Sue White have just sent me the link to this site. Its great as was the exhibition that Frank held in the Village Hall. There was much laughter when he pointed out photos of me at the Guides Gang Show, at Eton Wick Youth Club and camping in St Ives with them. I remember it cost £9 to go and I did a paper round for Bill Sibley down the Eton Wick Road to Broken Furlong and got 6 shillings (old money) a week but saved up to pay to go to camp. I could ramble on (I know I always do) but I have fond memories of the village and try to come there at least once a month to see my siblings. I also notice my niece Amanda Ross got on here before me - thats a first.
Good luck to everyone involved in this site
Hazel
June 25, 2007
Mr Ken White
Memories of Eton Wick
I first went to the Wick in 1940 as my parents had moved to the safety of this lovely village. My association with this area started when I began using the Willow Tree Inn where I met Bill Mitchell, the Benhams, Robinson etc members of the dart's team. Old man Stannard was the publican at that time.
Later, 1953, I was appointed to the post of Asst. Head at Eton Wick school when Miss Rooke was headmistress and Mrs V.Miles was a teacher in the old building. Miss Winder and I occupied the palatial new part of the school. I was to remain there until 1958 when I moved to Canada.
Even at 85 I look back with fond memories of the school and have on occasions met some old pupils form my teaching days. I have given Robert Moss some pages from my autobiography and hope that these may one day be part of the school's history. I now live in Farnbough Hampshire and would love to hear from ex-students.
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June 19, 2007
Iris White
Willow Tree Public House
I recently found this group and was surprised to read so many names of years ago. My Family Mr.C. & Mrs A. Bateman together with myself and my small sister Mavis moved to the pub in 1953. My father was still working at Bell's Asbestos so my mother managed on her own during the day. I remember what great fun we had there on a Saturday night, with Mum supplying sandwiches and cakes for all and everyone enjoying each others company. And of course the many darts matches which the team won. Especially when my future brother-in-law Ken and Modge Benham were playing.
It was a very happy place. It was there I met my husband Gordon White who lived next door. We were married at Eton Wick Church in June 1954 later moving to 52 Eton Wick Rd. Recently seeing the cottage again, we were both struck by how little it had changed. The extensions and paving in the front garden was just as we had left it, in 1961. Our daughters Beverley and Jane were christened in St.John's too.
My father-in-law Mr.Percy White has the shop nearby called 'The Service House' which sold all sorts of household necessaties. My sister Mavis grew up to marry John Stacey and her children went to the local school, where Gordon's brother Ken was a teacher. Sadly, John died on 27th September 1996. I'm sure that the people of the 'Wick' will still remember him and Mavis for all there hard work in the building of the Social Club. His parents too Walter and Eddie who raised money for the scheme and who run the bingo sessions when the building was complete. I too had a hand in that, selling tickets and taking over the calling when Don could not do it.
It was a very happy place to live in those days and I miss the many people who have sadly gone. Like Mr & Mrs Woodhouse who lived next door, and the Bond family in the greengrocers I could go on but must draw a line somewhere.
25th May, 2007
Stephen Moss
Dorney Common
As my elder brother (Robert) and younger brother (James) have recently contributed, I am honour bound to add my contribution.
I have fond memories of Dorney Common, and the surrounding area, which I used to explore regularly along with my brothers and the likes of David Hudson. Indeed, I still have my 'Local Nature Diary' that I kept from 1964 to the early 1970's. On 3 April 1965 we saw a minnow and a frog in the sewage stream that ran behind our garden in Tilstone Close and I noted that "this was the first time a tidler or a frog had been seen in the sewage stream". A landmark occasion! Before this, it had been notable for its absence of any life forms apart from red worms - we used to make rafts and when they capsized became well aquaited with the contents of Slough's outpourings. On 28 August 1967 I recorded " a shoal of fish up to 6" long" - a sure sign of an improvement in water quality - or was it simply a better class of sewage from Slough? On numerous occasions between 1964 and 1973 we saw pike in the cleaner stream that runs alonside the common up towards Boveney. These were up to 2 feet 6 inches long, and often dead - "killed by sludge pollution" I reckoned. It was always a mystery where these pike came from, as I doubted they could survive swimming up the sewage stream from the Thames. Does anyone know - I presume someone put them in the stream? We also often saw water voles, heron, dabchicks, snipe and kingfishers. How common are these now, I wonder?
Dorney Common was a wonderful place for us youngsters to explore, and very unusual. It strikes me that I know very little about its history - when did it become a common and why did it remain treeless unlike so much other common land? I have found very little information on it - maybe someone would like to add something to the site - I know Eton Wick ends at the sewage stream but lets not be pedantic! Along with my brothers, I sometimes return to Eton Wick and walk across the common.
Happy memories of skating on the frozen floodwater and even of walking across the frozen Thames just above Windsor Bridge in the cold winter of 1962/63. Bet that will never be possible ever again. The death of the elm trees around the common's perimeter due to Dutch elm disease was a sad loss to the landscape.
We also visit the graveyard at the church and see names of people we knew when young. One thought always strikes me. I see names of men who sang in the church choir when I was about 10, in 1960 or so. At that time I looked upon these men as 'really old', but in reality they must have been mainly in their 40's. This does not seem old to me now as I head towards 60!
May 15th, 2007
Jessie Taylor
Paternal Grandfather
My father Peter Whitby Taylor was bought up in Eton. He died in 1980 and I never asked the questions I should have - namely anything about Laurie Alfred Taylor (his father) who was a Baker (journeyman) and lived in Sunbury Road in 1931. I know nothing of my fathers family, so please if anyone knows about either I would be so pleased to hear from you. Thanks in anticipation. Jessie
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May 7, 2007
Robert Moss
1950s/60s
Our family arrived from Norfolk in 1955 when Dad was appointed headmaster of the village school.
My immediate memories of village life would be: football (inc. annual 5-a-side - still have my runners-up medal) and cricket on the old and new recs; or sometimes cricket on Dorney Common, when the ball would inevitably land in a cowpat at some point, causing great amusement at the expense of the bowler who had to bowl the next ball; fishing from the iron bridge; the overpowering stench in summer from Cippenham sewage works; the village fete at the Wheat Butts; playing shinty - still have my 1964 souvenir egg-cup; the Blue Bus, which never left you stranded no matter how full it was; choir practice at the church on Friday evenings; riding my bike home from Slough in a fog so thick that in the area near the viaduct you couldn't see the ground you were riding on; the "Good Companions" youth group; Mr and Mrs Clark's fish & chips and Anderson's sweet shop - these are just a few things which spring to mind.
I'm now retired and living in Gloucester, but still visit Eton Wick about once a year and am in contact with one or two former residents from Tilstone Close, eg. the Quayle twins and Diana Hudson, who lives in Germany. Best wishes to anyone who remembers me.
May 6th, 2007
James Moss
Eton Wick - good memories
It did make me smile about people remembering Mr. Moss. Even though he was my Dad, I did make it to the green seat too! The brass bell inside the front door. Swimming in the pool with Mr. Nash. Shinty, Rounders, Shove Halfpenny, Darts, Michaelmas Fair with the somewhat damaged stalls that were stored at the Scouts Hut. The Football Scheme, Tombola - all school fund raising items. Even now when I got to my children's school fun raising I draw on those ideas. The bottle stall that was always the most popular! In these days of Dr. Who, the time a Dalek came to the school. Anyone recall Shakespeare's stores in Alma Road, The Co-op that became the Betting Shop? Barron's Stores?
Was fun to find this site. I usually pass through every year just to see what has changed (live in Canada now, but have to visist my Mum who is very much alive). I know we have photos of Eton Wick between my brothers and I, including ones of the entire school from the 60's.
Anyone go on the trips to Holland with the school, or the ones to Wolverton when in Class 4? Can think of so much more, but enough for now. Will be happy to reply to any e-mails! And still have my trophy from winning the 50 year 5 a side with Andrew Piasecki, Clive Paintin, Neil Simpson and Paul Miles! All the best. Jim
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May 5th, 2007
Becky Bishop
Bell Farm
My 5x great grandfather had a son, William who lived at Bell Fram in 1861. If any one has any information on Bell Farm or the Howse family it would be greatly appreciated.
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February 7th, 2007
Sharon Oxlade (Coupland)
Pardoes
My mother was one of the large Pardoe clan, Maureen. I lived in Eton Wick from 1960-1980 and have many fond memories of 'Wicko'and the fun I had helping out on the stalls. I also remember the fetes that used to be held on the Wheatbutts.
I remember Mr Moss and the dreaded 'green seat' if you had been naughty.
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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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).
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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.
December 13th, 2005
Simon Moss
Well done to the History Group
I used to live in Queens Road with my parents next door to The Denhams, John Denham has talked about the history group and the website. It has been very interesting thanks to all the hard work that the history group have put in to it and making make it a success.
September 6th, 2005
Steven Denham
Men and Women of Action
Yet again the Eton Wick History Group have produced a great piece of social history research. Their latest book, Recall 60 Years On, is a remarkable group of biographies detailing the lives of the war time service men and women who now live in The Wick. The 50 or so people reveal glimpses of their lives before WW2, some of their service and what the past 60 years have brought them.
It is evidence of just how mobile our post war society has become and how different it is to the one that existed prior to 1939. It really does show just what the wartime generation did in delivering the freedoms that we all enjoy today.
Well done.
September 5th, 2005
John and Pat Prior
Shop closing
We would like to say thankyou to all our friends and customers who gave us a truly wonderful send off. We were overwhelmed by all the gifts and cards we received. We had a most unforgetable day - thankyou
August 28th, 2005
Pauline George
Pat on the Back for Eton Wick
Good for you, Eton Wick.
You're only little, but you have a great heart and a great realisation of where you stand in the history of England.
I am a history lover myself and in those dear past years when I lived in the village, a young wife and mother, I reveled in your past. What joy 'the dig' gave me. How annoyed I was that it was timed to coincide with my holiday. Perhaps that was lucky for them.
Now you have your own site on the internet. Of course, Banbury, my present home, has a site, all big and brash and not half as informative. They seem to have no sense of their history. They have only just put up a statue to the Finnes Lady on a white horse, next to Banbury Cross, and they seem to have as much grip on the future as they have on their past.
Eton Wick is there, fighting its corner all the way. Good for you. You make me proud.
August 27th, 2005
Linda Maley
War time exhibition 27/8/05
I thought the exhibition excellent. The map showing world-wide areas where villagers were posted during the war is fascinating, and the "then and now" photos are lovely to see. The rationing table was also very good - informative and interesting to the eye, if not "fulfilling"! Exhibitions like these help make and keep people aware of the sacrifices made on our behalf and hopefully help prevent its horror recurring.
The History Group also needs congratulating on its extensive photographic records. Truly memsmerising! I could have spent yet another hour browsing more thoroughly. Maybe tomorrow!!
Well done to all concerned.
August 13th, 2005
Steven Denham
Prior's newsagents
As a fellow news retailer who started my career at Gowers, formerly Anderson's, on the Eton Wick Road as a paperboy in 1966, may I wish John and Pat Prior a long and happy retirement. The lot of a newsagent has changed greatly over the nearly 40 years that Pat has served the community of Eton Wick, and not necessarily for the better.
I remember Sibley's from my childhood in the village as being somewhat exotic being over the other side of the Eton Wick Road from where I lived especially as it was also the petrol station. The paper round that I did for Gowers covered Colnorton Crescent, Moores Land and Stockdales Road, so I went by the shop 6 days a week. I must admit though that I rarely went in.
Customers rarely see the true dedication of an independent newsagent with the 7 day a week nature of the trade, the huge increase in weight of the papers over the years and the change in control of the business with the publishers having more control over the business than the retailer. And that does not even start to mention the early mornings.
So well done to Pat and John, your shop will be missed, but do enjoy your well deserved retirement.
Best wishes
Steven Denham
August 6th, 2005
G Blair
Prior's newsagents
A message from Pat and John Prior just to say that on 3rd September we will be closing the business. John has been in Newsagents since October 1979. Pat has worked there since leaving school in 1966. The petrol station had been in operation from 1954, however for thoose who remember him, Mr Sibley had been selling papers before that in Alma Road. The shop was extended in 1966. Mr and Mrs Sibley sold the business to John Prior in 1979. We would love for customers past and present to join us for a glass of wine on the 3rd between 11am and 2pm. Regards Pat and John Prior
July 27th, 2005
Bryan Philips
Eton Wick Taxi Service
i was born in the wick 1940 [alma rd] and have many happy childhood memories. Mum & Dad moved there from windsor in 1937, dad run a taxi service from alma rd.which started during the war years,i understand he was granted a special licence due to the shortage of fuel etc.
Everybody knew him as Reg Phillips,i remember that he was responsible for getting many a local girl to the church on time after my older brother peter&myself helped by younger brother michael washed and prepared the taxi complete with ribbons just ironed by mother.
Dad changed from taxis to bike repairs in the late 50s,ican remember many a late night repairing punctures etc.in mums scullery,bikes were in great demand then as most men & women of the village biked to their jobs on the trading estate.
i could go on and on,one more thing does anyone recall constable rayner,one of the best village bobbys you could wish to have,he lived in the original police house by the gate at the entrance to the slipes.Well done Frank & your group,my grand-daughter introduced me to this site and ironically now lives in alma rd herself with her mother,my daughter.Thanks for the happy memories,a great site
July 17th, 2005
Edna McDilda
G. Blair photos
I was quite impressed with the up to date photos of Eton Wick......especially Bell Farm stables and others prefix Bell.....my g.g.grandfather William Howse lived at Belle Farm, Eton 1861 Census. His father Charles Howse b 1763 lived Chalvey cum Upton...I was wondering if Bell Farm is connected to the Bells of your photography.... would be pleased to hear from you...Have a good day
Mrs. Edna McDilda
July 6th, 2005
David Lewis
Family history
Hi
My granmother Edith Eliza Edgington nee Howell taught at Porny School until August 1911 she started as a pupil teacher then as mistress. She married a James Archibald George Edgington at StJohn the Baptist on April 18th 1899. Her father lived at 6 Hope Cottages Eton in 1881.
If any one has any information of above would love to here from them.
June 27th, 2005
G Blair
Today's photos
Well as a new comer to the village I have no memories but I like the place as does everyone has stated so far.
So if you want to take a little trip down the memory lane by looking a what the "wick" is like today then I have uploaded some pictures on my website.
www.jackruss.co.uk
If anybody wants any pictures of any special place their old house etc etc then please send me details and I will try and get back to you as soon as time permitting.
June 26th, 2005
Sandra Mills (Wilson)
Born in Eton Wick
Born in Victoria Road in 1947. Many relatives come from Eton Wick - I have a cousin still living there. I attended the C.O E. First School before moving to Aust.in 1953. Most of my Mum's family from the 'area'. Returned in 2000 and loved the village.
April 25th, 2005
David Mitchell
Memories of the Wick
My wife Margaret & I moved into 55 Alma Rd when we were married in 1964, (I had my stag party at the Sheppards Hut), and lived there for about 5 years. We bought the house from Edna & Dennis Nelson and I remember spending hours repointing and cement coating the front and back. We emigrated to Auckland New Zealand in 1973 where we have lived ever since with our 2 children and now 3 grandchildren.
My first memories of Eton Wick were in the forties, walking with my father, through the fields from Chalvey to go fishing for gudgeon and roach at the iron bridge.
I believe their is a connection to the Tarrant Family through my Grandmother, Emily Ruth Blay who I believe was involved in Domestic service at College in her early days, and my mother Dora Mitchell who both lived in Ledgers Rd. Chalvey. I seem to remember visiting them, as a child, at their house on the Eton Wick Rd.
David Mitchell
April 8th, 2005
Maurice Wilkins
Eton Cottage
On 31st March I called into Eton Wick library to see if anyone could help me find Eton Cottage, where my great-great uncle Charles Wilkins lived around 1901. I knew only that it was near Saddock's Farm. By sheer good luck I was introduced to John Denham who happened to be conversing with the librarian. As a result I was directed to the farm where four friendly ladies at the stables, after considerable discussion, pointed me in the right direction. I was delighted to find Eton Cottage, complete with plaque saying 'Eton Cottage 1871', close by.
Charles was a butcher in Oxford Road, Windsor at the end of the 19th century and later carried on the same profession in Slough, at 27, Stoke Road, which was taken over by his son, Frank, I believe. Frank died in 1979.
John Denham kindly agreed to keep an eye out for any further information, but I would be delighted to hear from anyone else who may have memories of Wilkins the Butcher!
Many thanks to all,
Maurice Wilkins
Arduaine, Argyll.
March 14th, 2005
Pam Ley
A Visitor from long ago
Hello all,
Gosh, finding your website has brought some memories flooding back. My parents ran a guesthouse in Combe Martin, Devon, and the Tarrant family were regular visitors each year. I was especially friendly with Peter,as we were close in age, and I visited Eton Wick in the early 1960's. I can remember at the time the motorway was going to be contructed, and it was going to go right through the farm land, which was a worry to them. Of course I also vividly remember first seeing the boys from Eton College when being shown around the area. I've often thought of The Tarrant family over the years, as we unfortunately lost touch. I shall now add this site to my 'favourites' and check it again soon.
Do please pass on my good wishes if anyone is around who remembers me. I was called Pam Darch in those days.
March 2nd, 2005
Barbara Spicer
Just saying hello
Hello there! Hello to all in the History Group its a long time since I was in your company. My dad was born in Gordon Cottages. My grandfather John Janes was one of your History Groups tradegies, which I spoke about when I visted you several years back. I have been through your site and thought it great as I recognised the pictures. Good luck
February 13th, 2005
Helen Cash
Hammer Stannett
Hello there! I am researching my family history and my Grandad came from Eton Wick. His name was Oliver Stannett and he married his childhood neighbour, my Grandmother, Mabel Brewer. They lived at no 11 & no 9 Clifton Cottages, Eton Wick, as children.
My Grandad's Father was Henry Stannett - Does anyone know if there is a connection with Hammer?
February 8th, 2005
(formerly) Edna Killick
Nostalgia
i lived at 1,bangor place,inkerman road until 1948 when i was 10 years old.i went to school in the village,my mother was doris killick.does anyone remember me? i now live in staines,phone no.01784 453926.
January 7th, 2005
Steve Blay
Memories
Not sure why and how I stumbled across this website this evening but must say how interesting I found this.
I first lived in Common Rd. then moved to Haywards Mead where I first experienced a bath that did not have to be filled up in the "Scullery"! I left the village in 1974 when I got married. Jean and Eric (Mum&Dad)still live there. I must see if I can find an old photo of a shinty game!
I am surprised there was no mention of Bill Mitchell (My Grandfather)who drove the "Blue Bus" for many years. I often had a free ride on his bus to Saturday morning pictures in Windsor! I also remember working in the summer Holidays on the Farms for Kinross (Painting a combined harvester by hand!) and Bill Cooley (Getting his cows in!)Anyway, well done to the EWHG. for this excellent site.
January 6th, 2005
Graham Williamson
Down memory lane
Was told about the website after seeing Frank Bond over Christmas, and what a great website it is!
I have many happy memories of the'Wick'living at 53 Alma Road from 1955-1984 and then moving 2 doors down to no.49 before moving to Woodley in 1989. Your picture of Primrose villas are now 49-59 Alma road, my mother has lived at no 53 since 1954.
Mr Moss, Mr Nash and Mrs. Smith were just some of the teachers at the primary school. I saw the new school extension being built in the 1960's and those in class 1 were allowed to go on site with 'Fred' the foreman to see the building work on friday mornings. I still treasure my winners school Shinty mug. My uncle, Johnny North drove a blue bus.
During my teenage years, weekends and school holidays were spent like so many other Wick boys happily employed by Albert and Frank Bond either on the round,in the shop and going to market. I was secretary of the Allotment association in the 1980's and on joining the Woodley horticultural assocoiation bumped into John Carpenter, formally of The Walk, another ex-pat!
December 28th, 2004
John Huse
Lived in Wick 1946 to 1961
I lived on army camp on Dorney common. 1947 the flood came and we had to get out.
6 Common Road was my address till 1956 when we went up the posh end of the village.73 Eton Wick Road was my address till 1961 when we moved to Maidenhead. Now live in north oxfordshire.
December 21st, 2004
Eton Wick History Group
Season's Greetings
Seasonal Greetings and a Happy New Year from Eton Wick History Group Committee.
Our first meeting for the New Year is on January 12th at 7.30pm in the Eton Wick Village Hall. Mr Matthew Saunders will speak on the 'Friends of Friendless Churches' with special reference to Boveney Church.
All are Welcome.
December 10th, 2004
Sue Woodham (nee Dempsey)
Eton and Eton Wick Memories
Hi to everyone I'm Trish Payne's (nee Paice) long lost cousin - we met again recently after 35 years. Our Paice family ancestors started to arrive in Eton Wick around 1840 and lived in the area near to The Pickwick and Greyhound Pubs.
Starting off at St. Leonard's Place My grandfather Arthur (known as Jack or Puny) was born here in 1888 and moved down to Cotton Hall Cottages, Eton Wick Road - behind the Willow Tree Pub on the death of his grandfather Charles. Great grandfather George took over the stonemason's business, as well as being sexton at the cemetery opposite.
I was born here in 1948 and the family moved to Haywards Mead in 1962. My mother was Kathleen Paice, siblings Charles (Trish's father), Elsie and Aubrey - usually known as Gerry.
The photo of the Slads under water brought back many childhood memories as we seem to have had the flood water lapping around the house most winters - due I think to the well in the garden which was fed by the Thames. First sign of the Thames flooding grand dad moved the chickens nests up onto concrete blocks.
A school memory is waiting every morning for the coach to go to Raggy Road school - we froze in the winter waiting for this to turn up. Then there were the youth club dances - most friends from school started to come over to these - one friend would run up a new shift dress after school to wear that night.
My son Gary Woodham went to Eton Wick school in the 70's along with numerous friends from the playgroup.
I moved out of the village in 1986 and settled in Langley - but have some great memories of my early life in Eton and Eton Wick -falling off the cattle pound wall into the stinging nettles, fishingin the stream on the common - trying to dry out socks before going home, out in the summer haymaking.
Would love to hear from anyone who has any memories of my family as I'm putting together the family tree - back to Swallowfield in 1769 so far.
December 8th, 2004
Tricia Payne (nee Paice)
Fond Memories
I was born and bred in Alma Road Eton Wick in the early 50's. Thanks to meeting up again with a long lost cousin also from the village I have been able to re-live my Childhood through the history book. What a super book.
I left the Village when I married in 1976. We then lived in Langley, then Taplow. 16 years ago we moved to Shropshire. I still have fond memories of Village life. Being in Fancy dress for the Wicko Carnivals, Fishing for tiddlers in the brook (Common road down to The Walk) and being chased down the road by a pig from Bell Farm.
My final activity in the The Wick was my Marriage at the Methodist Chapel (which I lived next door to) and our Wedding Reception at the Village Hall.
November 25th, 2004
Peter Stannett
Tracing family ties
Have just started to see if I can track down my family history. I note with interest "Hammer" Stannett in one of the photo's. My Father said the family came from Stoke Poges / Eton way. My Father was Frank Stannett son of Harold William Stannett - they came from Merton.
October 22nd, 2004
Steven Denham
Pubs
Well done, another interesting and informative piece of Eton Wick history.
The Wick is lucky to retain the pubs it has, as the village of Pulborough in West Sussex has in recent years lost 3 to residential development.
Steven Denham
now living in West Chiltington
West Sussex
October 8th, 2004
Joyce Purvis
Eton War Memorial
What a good site! I have been researching my family history and have found that my grandmother was born in Eton wick as was many other family members.
Please does anyone know if Eton has a 1st World War Memorial, and if it is possible to obtain a list of names thereon?
October 4th, 2004
John Denham, EWHG Committee
Village Memories
Thanks to those who have added their memories. The committee would like more of your childhood memories of growing up in the village, schooling, sporting activities and remembered events.
Contact Me or send to our web site e-mail address.
John Denham, Group Archivist.
October 2nd , 2004
Tina McEvoy (Walsh)
this is great
this is great to see i grew up in the wick as did my mother we used to live in stockdales road and i remember the place so well. netting for minnows in the stream, hiding in the willow trees, and 'digging people out of the common' well not people but there cars when it had snowed hard and they couldnt see the road too good...good little earner there!!!! frank bond and my grandad being 'chums' and getting crackling from the chippy on a friday evening while mum played bingo in the club, memorys, all happy ones. well keep up the good work on this.
all the best to all who know the jordan and walsh family of stockdales road
September 15th , 2004
Amanda Ross
Well done
Well done to all the members of the History Group for their hard work in putting Eton Wick on the map. I grew up in Eton Wick and my mum and nan used to tell us stories of the "good old days" in Eton Wick. When I look at the old photos it's hard to try and place them with the village today.
Keep up the good work!
June 20th , 2004
Steven Denham
Personal History in Eton Wick
I would like to thank the Eton Wick History Group for allowing me the oportunity to put my memories of growing up in the village on their site. Does any one have any photos of shinty as I do not have any?
Also does any one else have any memories from other decades that they would like to share with the Eton Wick's current and former residents? I for one would like to see them to get a feel for how thing are different depending on when one is born.
February 16th , 2004
Clive Brades
Sir Fabian Ware
Can anybody confirm that this man, who headed the Imperial War Graves Commission, lived in Eton Wick. I know I read it somewhere, but I cannot remember the source. I live in Dorney Reach.
(Editor's note: if you know the answer, please email information@etonwickhistory.co.uk and I will pass the message on to Mr Brades)
February 1st , 2004
Amanda Filkins (nee Denham)
Eton Wick on the web
I am pleased to see that The Wick has a web site. Congratulations to all concerned. You have all worked very hard on it. Our family moved here in 1960 and we all return regularly. I know that the Eton Wick History Group would be interested in any photos of buildings or groups e.g. Brownies, Scouts, School from more recent years - 1950's & 60's up to the present day.
December 30th, 2003
Chris Walker
Good Site!!!
I have just moved here and really enjoy learning about this village this site is really good!
December 19th, 2003
Pat Curtis
Congratulations
Well done! A big achievement. I am always pleased to see further historical information about the Royal Borough made available. Such a nice friendly group as well!
November 30th, 2003
Rip & Judith Hunter
Congratulations
At last we have succeeded in getting into the web site and very good it is.
October 5th, 2003
John Denham
Wicko Ex Patriots
Wicko ex-patriots. Where are you all in the world? Please sign in with your news and lets us keep in contact. Have you a story to tell of your youthful days in the Wick?
Waiting to hear from you where ever you are.
June 26th, 2003
Georgina Tarrant
Congratulations E.W.H.C.!
Well done to everyone who has worked hard to put Eton Wick on the map over the last 13 years.
June 23rd, 2003
Alison Davies, ex-Slough Library, now back home in Scotland
When I worked in Slough Reference Library I was always very impressed with the detailed research members of the Eton Wick History Group would carry out in order to prepare their talks.
I enjoyed coming along to the group meetings - in many ways the story of village life in Eton Wick reminded me of the Scottish village where I grew up.
Best wishes! Alison