Village History
East Chinnock – Village Echoes
Information about Village Echoes
There are 125 pages
It’s full of history, pictures & stories not available on this web site.
Published at the turn of the Millennium to celebrate the history of East Chinnock in the words & pictures of residents past & present.
Additions to the 2nd edition
A New Chapter: “Extracts from The Book of the Overseers of the Poor Law” recently transcribed by Keith Lewis
Plus new Photos of:
– St. Mary’s coffin stools
– the School and Masters House
– The Portman Arms in 1927
– East Chinnock Rectory
Plus a few more………
Full Contents
– The Church and Parish – J L Fairhurst
– The Feoffees – P Warr
– Schools and Schooling (full version with photos) – M Merchant
– Extracts from The Book of the Overseers of the Poor Law – Keith Lewis
– Emigration in the 1840’s – G Barlett
– Some Observations on Bird Life from 1953-1998 – J J Bray
– Glimpses of Village Life – E Templeman