It’s been a long time since I last posted, and this is because I have recently moved house – to the very rural village of Whatcote in Warwickshire. Of course, being interested in all things historical, I have looked on the internet for any history linked to this village – but all I have found is that the Church of St. Peter’s was partly destroyed by a rogue German bomber on its way to blitz Coventry during the war, and that Cromwell stayed here before the Battle of Edgehill. I would be very interested to learn more Warwickshire history specifically relating to this extremely beautiful area of countryside.
The village is close to the larger village of Tysoe, within a lovely expanse of open countryside between Shipston-on-Stour and Kineton, just off the A422, half way between Stratford-upon-Avon and Banbury. It’s also close to Compton Wynyates, so that is going to be a must on our list of summer outings this year.
I can tell you that the dog is very happy because the variety of dog walks is unsurpassed – and there’s nothing she likes better than to be off the lead, exploring in a large open expanse of field!
A few drawbacks – I had to change my mobile phone network as I found there was no coverage here – and the time it has taken to set up a phone line and broadband is beyond belief. Communications are mainly in place now, however, so it’s business as usual – and I am ready for lots of orders for tracing ancestors – and exploring any churchyards in this area would be a pleasure!
And if anyone knows anything about the history of this area, do please let me know.
Toodlepip.
Congratulations on your new home, and it looks like you will have plenty of new and interesting walks to keep both you and Meg going 🙂 Jo
Thanks Jo – can’t wait for some warmer weather so we can do some serious exploring!
R
I am interested in Family History beascue no one else in my family seems to be interested. I remember being in school and having a lesson on family and we had to bring in at least 3 generations. I was the one in class that always 4 or 5 depending on which side of the tree it was on. Now some of the older folks say you’re not really interested in all that old stuff . Yes! I want to know every bit of that old stuff. My father’s family came to Texas from Christian County Kentucky in 1852, which makes my son a 6th generation Texan, am I the only one of my family that is interested? In the current generations I just might be, in the future generations I hope all the time, effort, information, and the countless hours of digging will not be lost. Am I the only one that is interested in the fellow who left his homeland and landed in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, to start a new life in the USA. How many thousands walk in this FREE country beascue George Keller had the courage to leave all he had ever known to go into the great unknown. I want to know all the brothers, sisters, cousins, steps, halves, married into’s there are to know in my family. That’s why I am interested in family history for all the folks out there who aren’t. Someone has to gather the information while someone still remembers.
Well said, Elena. It is important that our ancestors are remembered and honoured. I hope someone in your family gets fired by your enthusiasm!
Ros