Over time, the society has had numerous speakers who have addressed the membership with stimulating presentations on topics of deep local interest.
Over time also, the society has recorded interviews with local people who have shared their memories.
Here is a selection of the resulting recordings. This area is in development, with more information on the speakers and their subjects to follow.
Agricultural Trade Unions & Ascott Martyrs – Pamela Horn (1987) [ Summary here ]Agricultural Trade Union & Ascott Martyrs Part 2 – Pamela Horn (1987) [ Summary here ] Early Bruern Part 1 – Joy Timms (1990) [ Summary here ]Early Bruern Part 2 – Joy Timms (1990) [Summary here]Emigration To New Zealand Part 1 – Duncan Waugh [ Summary here ]Emigration To New Zealand Part 2 – Duncan Waugh [ Summary here ]Eva Bye – Memories [ Summary here ]Life of the Farm Worker 1780-1940 – Dick Garne [ Summary here ]George & Megan Bradley with John Rawlins Part 1George & Megan Bradley with John Rawlins Part 2Jack Busby – MemoriesMemories Of Combe – Jeff Broxholme with Alan Vickers [ See Alan’s article here ]World War II – John Rawlins with Win Miles ( 1988)Les Case & Edith Faulkner with John RawlinsEdith Faulkner with John Rawlins (contd)Miss Thompson with Mary McNeilMabel Pearce, Mike Linfield & John Rawlins Part 1 (1988)Mabel Pearce, Mike Linfield & John Rawlins Part 2 (1988)Mabel Pearce with Mary McNeillMiss Thompson – MemoriesMr Lane with Rachel Grant Part 1Mr Lane with Rachel Grant Part 2Mrs Newman, a Fulbrook Glover – with Mary McNeilBliss Mill Part 1 – Ralph MannBliss Mill Part 2 – Ralph MannRose Burson & Mike Linfield (1988 )The Groves Family Part 1a – Norman FrostThe Groves Family Part 1b – Norman FrostThe Groves Family Part 2a – Norman FrostThe Groves Family Part 2b – Norman FrostThe Serpent – Jack ChapmanThompson Faulkner Shaylor Part 1Thompson Faulkner Shaylor Part 2
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