Memoirs of a Winchester Working Man – DRIVING STEAM MACHINES - TrustNews Summer 1997
Recorded and transcribed by Mr John Brimfield, the memoirs of Percy Crockford, now aged 93, cover the years of long hours working for Winchester City Council, including being called from school aged 14 to drive the steam lorry home for his father following an accident. The memoirs, the first publication by the Archive Committee of the Trust, are obtainable from the Heritage Centre, price £2.99.
Membership - TrustNews Summer 1997
We would like to extend a warm welcome to all those who have recently joined the Trust, including several from the newly completed developments at Peninsula Barracks:-
Peter and Barbara Robinson
John Hawksley
Mr A Farrell
Mrs Joan Burdis
Dr and Mrs O Parry-Jones
Tim Jeffreys
Dr and Mrs Bartlet
Deidre and Nigel Wood
Peter Butcher
Jean Barritt
Ann Lightfoot
Anne Prendergast
Mr and Mrs D Baldrey
Mr and Mrs K F West
Major and Mrs J Noble
Mrs A Wood
Mr and Mrs B Liardet
Nigel and Jean Howard
Mr and Mrs J B Bradley
Mrs Anne Frost
Subscriptions - TrustNews Summer 1997
Subscriptions are due on 1st May annually and rates have been held for the current year at
£5.00 (single)
£7.50 (family/household)
£10.00 (corporate)
Life membership is also available for a one-off payment of £60.00 (single) or £75.00 (double). Subscriptions may have to be increased from May 1998.
Very many thanks to those who continue to support the Trust each year with a donation in addition to their subscription. As always, these are most gratefully received.
Annual General Meeting - MONDAY 3RD NOVEMBER 1997 - TrustNews Summer 1997
"Raising Public Awareness in the Built Heritage and the Role of the Bursledon Brickworks Project" is the title of the talk to be given at the AGM, by Kevin Stubbs who is Project Director of the Centre for the Conservation of the Built Environment, Bursledon Brickworks.
As well as the AGM procedures and this talk, the 1997 Design Awards will be announced by Sherban Cantacuzino, Chairman of the Selection Panel (see Spring Newsletter for details).
1997 is the 40th anniversary of the Trust. All members and friends are welcome to the AGM and encouraged to come. Wine will be available after the proceedings.
Diary Dates - TrustNews Summer 1997
14 July: Chippendale Presentation, Olivers Battery School, 2pm.
3 September: The Presidents Garden Our President and Lady Ramsbotham have kindly agreed to open their garden to Members, 5.30-8pm, East Lane, Ovington.
9 October: Book Sale Heritage Centre 9am-3pm. Books to be delivered to Office.
1 November: AGM Details later lecture by Sir Richard Rogers.