A trip down memory lane
Buriton’s Heritage Bank has been collecting old photographs, memories and historical information about life in the parish for about 25 years – and there’ll soon be another opportunity to explore some of the fascinating findings.
The ever popular ‘Bygone Buriton’ exhibition will take place in the village hall on Saturday 26 September, from 1pm to 4pm.
Come and see what has already been discovered about life in the parish in years gone by – and see if you can add any more.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Queen Elizabeth Country Park, and it’s hoped there will be some special displays celebrating the Park’s history and development.
Other displays will include:
- hop growing and picking – activities which transformed the parish every year
- the Buriton and Butser chalk quarries and lime works – another local industry of yesteryear
- our local school – how things have changed over the last 150 years
- changes in leisure activities – not just information about football and cricket teams over the years, but also pheasant and rabbit shoots, early entertainments and social clubs
- changes in farming the countryside around the village.
A particular highlight will be the collection of historic village postcards — nearly 100 different postcards of the parish, some more than a century old: all enlarged to A3 size.
Copies of all Buriton’s Local History books will also be available.
The event is free, and please bring any old photos, newspaper articles or other information relating to Buriton, Weston, Nursted or Ditcham.
If you know of anyone who might have any information or be able to help with any of the research in any way, please contact Doug Jones on 01730 231326 or use the website: www.buriton.org.uk
It promises to be another fascinating trip down memory lane!
