I was born here

I am trying to trace my grandmother's relative , and came across a marriage certificate which gave my grandmother's name as Clark,née Jones, from this village in 1892. Anybody looking for their family tree in Wrington ? ..
Thanks,
Bill White

The website was recommended by my son who lives in Wrington. I am hoping to move to Wrington to be nearer to my son and family, and am interested in the Mothers' Union.Choir ?.

I spent my early childhood visiting my grandfather (George Brunker). I remember the Parsleys and the Lanes. My Grandfather married his 3rd wife, Elsie Brunker (née Lane). Used to walk at Red Hill and in Burrington Combe. I remember the Dring [Church Walk] and the Rec! Three relatives buried in Wrington..

Joycelyn Lewis [see Schmoose] was kind enough to confirm that a place where my ancestors resided (Paradise House) actually existed. However, there has been no information forthcoming about the family some moved to Bristol, but some may have remained and married into the community. The family in question is MILES

[I was] born in Bristol '53. Lived at White Cottage, Aldwick until 1970 with grandparents Henry and Vi Hargraves.

[I am doing] ancestor research for Thomas Paschall or Pascall born 1583.

I was using the website for contact details of organisations.

[I was] born 25/3/49 at 9 Lawrence Road, lived there for 21 years, played football for village (see team photo 1966, third from left back row) was also a fireman for about three years. [My] Mum, Mrs. Olive Mellett, passed away two years ago.

Hi to all old friends, still look for village football results in the paper. Many happy memories.

[I was] researching Great grandfather's history (William Waite) d. Shepton Mallet 1926 after farming in Wrington.

My late father's Aunt Gus ( Augusta) ran the Post Office in Wrington for many years. I have found an old post card of Broad Street, by Whitby's, Bridgwater. I assume someone else will have a copy, but if it is a rare find, then let me know.

My Grandmother, mother, auntie and uncles were all Millards and owned the Boot shop in Broad Street. I used to stay for several months of the year in the fiftes.

Keep up the good work.

I was born in Wrington in 1949, and lived there until 1970. in Lawrence Road.

J'ai visité votre beau village avec mon amie et je reviens sur votre site pour rememorer le souvenir et je me promène dans Wrington sur Google Map, merci pour votre site.

I'm trying to find out about Dorothy Wilson, who lived at Vosper Farm, Redhill, in the 1950s. As a child aged 10 living in Bristol I was befriended by her and stayed at the farm for short periods. I'm hoping someone might have information about her and where she went after the farm.

[Anyone with information, please email web@wrington.info, and we'll pass it on - Ed]

My family told me about the website. I lived in Wrington until 1967 when I emigrated to Australia. I still have happy memories of the time spent in the village.

[Found the site via] John Parsley. My mother was born in Priory Cottage. Her name was Catherine Parsley.

I found the website (very interesting) by looking up 'Wrington'. I lived in Wrington from 1946 until 1951

Found the website through researching my family history, as I am trying to find out about my great great grandfather Charles Viner (baker in Wrington, early 20th century) and his family, and Edgar Amor and John Sullivan, who married my great-great aunts Edie and May. Excellent website, full of so much information!

I wholly support your petition to keep the bells ringing. It is an essential part of a village community. Shame the complainants didn't bother to read the fascinating history of the church and its bells! I hear our local bells at night and they are reassuring, in a way - a 'constant' in a rapidly changing world

[Iam interested in] the genealogy of the Bush family

I lived in Silver Street (Lawrence Road) 1943-1965. It's interesting to know that a lot of my shool friends live all over world.

I was wanting to see where my family came from. The last name has been changed from its original "Childe".
I hope to one day come over there for a visit. It looks beautiful there.

I was born in Wrington in 1932, left to join RAF 1951

I am trying to find my Grandfather Rev A E Jones

My wife's father was born and brought up in Wrington - Arthur Frederick PARKS, known as Fred. Descended from Henry Parks, and Frederick Parks who who were shoe and boot makers in the village.

[Heard about the site] from my son

[The website's been on my favorites for a long time.

I was born in Wrington 1960. l left in the eighties but still a regular visitor as my mum still lives in Lawrence Road.

[doing] family research

My husband and I will be visiting relatives in Wrington from June 17th to June 27. I am a professional violinist hoping that there might be people interested in playing chamber music for fun.

Very much enjoyed looking at your site. Even spotted a photo of myself in the Wrington School 1963 photo (Bottom row, 6th from the right). I lived in Wrington from around 62 to 68 at Orchard Close. I also remember a lad in the photos called Robert Cox. Many happy memories of Wrington, congratulations on a wonderful site.

I have been visiting Wrington with my friend Gillian Massange, and her sister. For me [the website] is perfect and emotional, I remember the good moment with Gilly and Familly in your very beautifull country, thank you.

Received this webpage from close friend, whose Mom was born in village.

The best village website I've met so far! Well done. The Revd Judith Malins has ministered to us here lovingly and faithfully, and we send you our blessing as she becomes part of Redhill and the wider community.

I was looking for John Locke's history

My son lives in the area.

A wonderful web-site and a wonderful village which I visited last weekend. My father Anthony (Jack) Lane was born in Wrington in 1911 and his family had lived there for generations until 1930s. I managed to find my grandfather's grave in the churchyard but am interested to know where earlier burials might be found, from 19th century and before.

I was mentioned in an email to your site. I am interested in Cleeves family connections.

[I was] born in Wrington in 1948, lived at 3 council house Station Road, now Butts Batch, until 1972.My mother was Maria Millard,known as Ria, my father Reg. My two brothers Rob and Des and me were all at one time or another members of Wrington fire brigade. Good times. My daughter and family live in High Street, and love the village.

Keep up the good work.

[I lived in Wrington from] 1958-1961 with Mr +Mrs Parks, the Dring; worked at Lower Stock Farm, Langford for Mr Brown, brother of Les Brown, School Farm.

[I was] born in Station Rd. Married David Phillips of Langford. I left in 1961. [Came to] Australia 1964

[I was interested in] my niece's wedding pictures

My parents live in Langford. Great that it is kept upto date so promtly.

Snow scenes were great fun. Lovely website. Thank You. Familiar names from faraway places .nostalgic and interesting memories.

[Found the website because] a friend told me it was the way to get Panto tickets! We lived on Broad Street, then Wiltons from 1982 - 1988; got married and had our children whilst living in this great village....happy days!

I was born in Wrington in 1948. My brother told me of the website.

[I found the website because of my] family history in Wrington. I have memories of family living in Wrington (Amor) and of visiting for family get togethers, would be great to hear from anyone who remembers me and my family. Regards

My grandmother was born in wrington in 1875.

[I am doing] family history. Unfortunately, I didn't find what I was looking for. Perhaps initial wrong information. A good website, thank you.

Fantastic website! I spotted my father, Fred Snell, in the 1926 school photo and would love to hear from anyone who knew him/his family. Now 97 he loves to reminisce to his great grandsons about the skittle teams and teaching himself to drive on the baker's van before driving for the Anson family.

Moved into Wrington in 1993 and left in 2006. Happy times and happy memories, but alas, house prices forced us else where. Have used the website for years, in fact was one of the first to leave a comment on the visitors' book a long time ago.

[I was] looking for info on my great great grandfather, William Chidzey, born in1848

My family ancestry involves the Bragg, Cook, Bond and Marshall branches.

I found the website] doing genealogy research on Harris family. This is one of the best web sites for a local area that I have seen.

I lived in School Road and then Urchinwood from 1956 to 1988. Owned and ran Dewey Waters Company on Cox's Green for 36 years - man and boy !

[I used to live in] Yeomans Orchard from 1987-1996. [I am a] former Chair of the Village Association. I look forward to using [the website] on a regular basis to keep in touch.

I lived in Wrington at the end of WW2. My father was landlord of the Bell Inn (long since gone). I lived there from 2-8 years of age . Very happy memories of the village. It was a wonderful place to grow up. I would move back tomorrow.

Very good and informative site.

[Looked at] Iain and Lydia's wedding

[I came across the website] through Rotary Club Dublin & Paul Temple Weston super Mare.

I was married in All Saints' and we had a flat at St Mary's House, Broad Street.
It's one of the best village web sites I have come across. I wish I still lived in Wrington

Just here researching towns near Weston-super-Mare. Thanks!

My ancestors lived in Wrington, put into Search engine.

I was told about the website by a friend

Lived in Wrington for 14 years, from birth in 1963 to 1977. Some of the pics [on the website] from the 60 + 70s are really emotive.

[I would] love to be able to access web addresses.

[Anne - good to hear from you again. A number of people have understandably not wanted their e-mail addresses published for fear of receiving more spam. The website, therefore, early on adopted the policy of not giving out e-mail addresses without permission (some people actually give such permission when they write to the Schmoose page, for example).

When people ask about getting in touch with someone, we forward their e-mail to the other person, and leave it up to them. The only problem is they may have changed their e-mail address without letting the website know - so, if this applies to anyone reading this, please send your updated address, you may have an old friend wanting get in touch ! - Ed]

I really love this website. It is very useful especially as we are relatively new to the village. It is most informative about village life, organisations, the history of Wrington and much. I look at the website almost daily and always find something of interest on the site. I especially like reading the church notices on the website. It is great to see all the new pages and items that have been added since I first started looking at last summer when we came to Wrington.

I do think a hatches, matches and dispatches column would be welcomed. Perhaps we could have pictures with some of the notices if people are willing to post their family photos.

I write many letters to friends and family overseas and often find it very useful to send links to the Wrington website. It gives people a good idea of what life is like for us and proves how lucky we are to have landed in this lovely place. Thank you very much for this great website.

[I found the website] through my Gran

Grew up in Wrington until left for university. Mum and Dad still active in the village - even making their way into some W.I. pictures.

Great to be able to keep in touch and stay connected with my birthplace - a place I hold very dear. Mostly I use the site to keep up on news and gossip and to see the same old faces and names helping 'run' the village and make it such delightful place to live.

Lived in Wrington for approximately 9 years with my husband Neil and my children grew up there. We have now moved to Spain. Nice to see the site and keep up with your news there!

[I was researching] family history - the Hill family

I was just browsing your site as this is where my father and siblings were evacuated during the second world war. I am interested in learning what it was like to live there; my father's sister married a local man who still has family there I think, and my dad often talked about his boyhood times there having come from London. Thank you

[I came acros the website] while researching Counsell family history

Friends live in Silver St. Wrington. Keep up the good work. Having lived in Bristol for 19 yrs and my mother having lived in Claverham I miss the beautiful English Villages and gardens.

[I came across the site whilst doing] Leeves Family research .. William Leeves, previous Rector of Wrington

I have never been to Wrington, but would like to visit sometime. The scenery the website shows Wrington to be a very beautiful. I'm inquiring if there were any people with the last name: Wring

My great grandparents came from here.

My family lived in the area in 1850s

I am really impressed with the sheer volume of content on your web site. It must have taken a lot of work to put it together and it's all so interesting.

[I was told about the website by] the Chairman of Wrington Vale Probus

[I was doing a] web search for John Gadsden

[I was] looking for Broad family in Bristol

I'm doing family history research and my great great grandparents lived in died in Wrington, in Bakers Buildings in 1869. I wondered what the village was like.

My Father's lastname is Woolf, my Mothers last name is Visconti. I have plenty of information on the Visconti family now I am searching for the Woolf family name.

A great community web site for the community by the community.

I lived in Wrington 1950 - 1965

My son lives in Wrington now.

[I found the website] through interest in Hannah more

I lived in 31 Lawrence Road, 1977-79

Lived in Wrington until age of 25
A model of how good a village web site can be

I have family who live in Wrington. Excellent site. Enjoy up to date news and pictures.5*

I lived in Merryn Cottage, West Hay Road 1968 - 1976

Tracing my family tree I find that James G TUTT B.1816 in Wrington,George Manning TUTT B.18.10.1840 Wrington,William Henry TUTT B.1865 Wrington and many of their family were born in Wrington. I would appreciate any information available about these people or their family.

I lived in Wrington from 1963-1982 when I left to do nurse training. Mum and brothers still live there. I still visit often and call it home

Lovely site!

[I lived in Wrington] for several years from 1964 and in three different houses with late husband, Michael and sons Guy, Ian, Jeremy and Simon, the best years of my life.

I think [the website] is brilliant - brought back so many happy memories.

My great-great grandfather John Porter and all his family were born here in 1814 and some Porters still live there. Interested in finding graves for the Porters

[I was] looking for the burial place of Hannah More, mentioned in an old book by Theodore Compton called " A Mendip Valley"

Lived in Wrington for 45 years

[I was] born at the mill 1931 Left1960

[I am] interested in more about the personal life of "John Locke". Marriages, if any, children if any, where he liked to live, what about his brothers, their families. His genealogy. Was he ever in America. What towns. Whom he may have visited.

[See report of the John Locke tercentenary events in Wrington, especially Dr Andrew Woodfield's talk about him. At least some of these questions are answered there. Go either to the webarchive index page (events of 2004), or the Locke birthplace icon on the Homepage - Ed]

Paul Hurley - Poole, Dorset, 26th November, 2004

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I dont know what to say! Thankyou so much for your efforts in finding out all of this information and please thank Trevor for me. I would like to visit the village and church in the near future and hopefully "the barber shop" , well the house if it still stands. [It does - Ed]

Just discovered my ancestors lived for a while at Wrington. John Stevens was a carpenter and was living there in 1863 when his daughter Emily was born. He was born in Redhill. As interest in family history is booming, how about introducing a family history page? [See Personal Quest section for this - Ed]

I enjoyed the history section particularly. Keep up the good work

Paul Hurley - Poole, Dorset, 26th November, 2004

Would anyone remember Stanley Hurley (my great grandfather) who lived at 8 Station road. I think he was a barber and local postman. I am looking for any information towards researching my family tree. Also would anyone remember my grandfather Vernon "Jack" Hurley ?

[See information supplied by Trevor Wedlake on the Hurley page of the Personal Quest section - Ed]

I grew up in Wrington and left when I was 13, in 1982

I was intending to contact the gentleman but his article has been removed from your website. [Actaully, it's still there - you can reach it either by the icon on the Village Archive index page, or under 'metal detecting' in the Search Page list (button on Homepage) - Ed]
Last year I found a hoard of 125 Roman coins in the Gordano valley. 95 of the coins are currently with the British Museum being identified. I would love to meet the gentleman as it is obvious that he is a mine of information on the subject and I don't really know anyone who has the same passion as myself.

Would it be possible to give me a contact name and number? [Done - Ed]

I would very grateful for any help you can give me.

My Great Great Grandfather Jeremiah Mathlin was born in WRINGTON in 1831.
I am researching my family tree so I found your website very interesting.

Jeremiah's Daughter Louisa was born in Wrington in 1859 . Alice and Melinda 1864 John 1855.

My family lived at Woodview Kennels from 1989 for 13 years

Steve Griffiths my brother in Wrington told me about the website. I've visited a number of times visiting Sally Dunn & Steve Grifiths of Wiltons

I moved to Wrington in 1981, went to Churchill School and moved away in 1986. Got to know some good friends.

My friend Allan Reed told me of [the website]. I was checking out the "Wytheville link".
Glad all's well "across the pond". I hope to visit you some day. Meanwhile, we'll enjoy our connection!

[I found your site] by looking for John Rubidge

It's a wonderful website, keep up the good work.

I thought the World Day was an excellent idea and should become an Annual event. It certainly encouraged me to add something to the web site, whereas before I merely read other peoples messages!

My Parents were Win and Howard Yeates. My Mother's parents Florence and Tom Parsley who lived in the other half of Gladstone Villa

Regards and congratulations on a great site

I work for the veterinary hospital associated with the branch in Wrington !

I certainly will write something about our Redmans for the Schmoose page. Your efforts with the website and with my search are tremendously appreciated.

My head is spinning with this excitement - it has been 110 years since my great-grandfather left England, and here, at last, you have led us back to our roots! Thank you so much again.

Don Summers - Wrington
Was married at The Congregational Church (now URC) 1945. I live with my wife in School Road. I went on the Internet end of January this year and found this site immediately. My wife and I call it up at least once every week.

 Errin Walker - Castalia, Iowa, USA
[I was] referred here by my cousin, Andrew Taylor. Interesting web site! Hello to my relatives Barrie and Dierdre Taylor who live in Wrington

Antony (Tony) Loach- Vancouver, Canada
"I lived in Wrington from about 1933 to about 1943. I went to Wrington with
my family when I was six years old. I think your Web site is terrific. A great job, well done."

[Tony has sent some fascinating reminiscences to the Schmoose page, together with a photo of the Paradise Hotel in around 1938. Ed]

Philip Aliband - Shanghai, China
"I lived in Wrington from 4yrs to 18. Try and get back every year for Christmas. I always enjoy finding out what's going on in Wrington from wherever I am. I'm now in the
Internet cafe of Xiamen Airport, China waiting for a delayed flight back to Shanghai.
Thank you for all the effort to create this site.

PS: How about installing a webcam in Broad St.?"

[My ambition - just waiting for free internet telephone lines ! Ed.]

Ian Hogg - Newent, Glos
"The site was mentioned by a Wrington resident on Classic FM programme. I did not live in Wrington.   Was Mobile Youth Worker for Somerset Education.  Commenced Youth Club in village 1967.  I had a very enjoyable year working with (then!) many great young people of Wrington.   I still have a tankard inscribed by the club, when I left towards the end of 1968.  Great web site.   But then Wrington did everything well, even thirty years ago!!   Best wishes"

Jacq Parkes - Sydney, Australia
"I did enjoy seeing the daffodils and will visit again to hopefully see other seasonal photos. We don't notice the seasons change so clearly here in Sydney. The surfers pad past my house all year round!"

Pauline Osborn (née Mellett) - Langley B.C. Canada
"Absolutely first class.  No suggestions. 
I have just got back from a lovely visit home.  The pictures of the daffs a perfect reminder of my visit.  Picked up my own copy of Wrington book.  Shame it wasn't longer I really enjoyed it.  Great to see old friends again.  Look forward to another visit later in the year.
It was great to see photos of my sister Peta Meadows thanks to Mrs Hodges."

Ros Koch (née Avery) - Cape Town, RSA
"I am really most impressed by the whole website - there's lots to browse through, so much so that I feel I ought not make any suggestions now in case my recommendation has already been acted upon and I've not yet discovered it!

Perhaps the "schmoose" page could have a slightly different lay out to make it easier to read - maybe so that just one message shows at a time. (I got a bit confused with the two columns!) [Consider it done ! Ed]

And perhaps there could be a notice board for people to advertise their needs and offers?
(Not that I want to take any business away from Mr. Birch at the Post Office!)
[If anyone wants this service, it can become part of the News page - like the job advert - Ed]
Thanks very much - I really love the idea of being kept in touch with Wrington, whilst I'm so far away from home!"

Andrea Stott - London, UK
"Upto age of 18. Went to the primary school then churchill comp.  I was born in the house my parents still live in on School Road."

Gill Key - Wrington
"Terrific - at long last can send pictures of village to friends on other side of world. Well done!"

George Crook - Auckland, New Zealand
"Born in Wrington 64 yrs and lived there until 1958. Last visited 1966 however my 6 year old grandaughter and her mother came last year. Read Village Journal since first published. Recently visited by friend from Australia who was an evacuee during WW2 & who once lived in Rectory Cottage.

Have lots of good memories of childhood in Wrington and really enjoyed your site. Will tell other ex Wringtonians living out here about it"

Helen Holtby - Bristol
Learned of site from "uncle George in New Zealand .. When I was Five I lived with my Gran and went to the local school briefly. It was in 1974 or there abouts. I have some happy memories of going down the "wreck" as we called it. Thank you for putting together this web. Its really nice to see the community and the beauty of Wrington."

Uwe Jahnke - Bad Arolsen, Mengeringhausen, Germany
"I stayed in Wrington twice for only a few weeks in case of a pupil exchange between Bristol and Hannover. Now I am vicar of a protestant parish in Hessen (Germany). I am glad to see Wrington again by this way and wish you all good feedbacks and joy for your work."

Pauline Osborn (née Mellet .Lawrence Rd ) Langley, British Columbia, Canada
"I was born and raised in Wrington and although after I married I came to Canada I still call it home. I am fortunate to be able to return home for visits on a regular basis. 
Last year my trip coincided with the W.I. slide show 40 years in Wrington.  A lovely evening of memories and familliar faces. 
The pictures  you have included show what a really beautiful village Wrington is. Canada is a beautiful place to live but there really is no place like home  .... I love the pictures of the village."

Bill Crook - Cambridge, New Zealand
Learned of site from brother Alistair. "I was Born in Bridgwater in 1943 Moved to Wrington 1945 Immigrated to New Zealand in 1963. I would like to contact anyone from the village who were there during my childhood."

George Crook (again !)
"Must say it was an absolute thrill to me travelling in cyberspace, to see Wrington school once again. Been telling everyone here about it. Clearly remember my first day there almost as if it were yesterday, 4 Nov.1940 !

Both my nieces & granddaughter have visited Wrington recently so guess Kiwis are not as rare as they once were. 

All the very best & thanks for your effort in getting this site up & running. If you learn of any Wringtonian visiting our City of Sails and who would like a look around perhaps you'd let me know."

Alistair Crook - Hamilton New Zealand
Learned of the site from George Crook
"I was born in Wrington in 1937 and was Christened in the All Saints Church. I attended the village school until I left to go to Churchil Secondary School. On leaving school, I worked for the late Ted Owens at Stepstones Farm, until leaving for New Zealand in 1958.

I visited Wrington while on holiday in England in 1996 and found it still as enchanting and beautiful as I remember it in my childhood. It was lovely to be able to wander through the woods and enjoy the beautiful bluebells. 
We were also privileged when walking down Wrington Hill to hear the church bells ringing out in the distance. Sadly I wasn't there long enough to enjoy village life as I remember it.

My wife also accompanied me on my visit and was impressed with the village. She teaches over here and is interested in making contact with the village school with an eye to establishing e-mail communication between her students and students at Wrington School. She thought it would be a good way to maintain links with the village and enabling students in New Zealand the opportunity to learn about village life in England, as well as giving the students in Wrington an opportunity to correspond with students in New Zealand. 

Bronagh teaches at Marian School,  which is a full primary school - with students from Y1 - Y8. Her class is a Y6 class; should the school wish to correspond with students at other levels she could also arrange it.

We look forward to visiting your site on a regular basis."

Philippa Golding - Wrington
"We have lived here for 7 years .. My husband and I were married in All Saints in May 1995. I think that this web site is great and have passed on the address to friends in Canada who will be very interested.
Would love to see some more up to date photo's from the church tower as well as the old ones. (and some of the Golden Lion to make my husband feel at home!)"

[Going up the tower with camera when weather improves ! - Ed.]

Suki d'Angremond - Lake Jackson, Texas, USA
"I didn't have much time for reading through this time but I really enjoyed what I read. This web site is an excellent link to the community, old and new and I will find the time to come back and have a more detailed look through.

It's also nice for the children to see where Grandma and Grandpa are living and what their friends might be doing !"

Russell Filby - Nailsea
"My mother Christine Filby née Mellet was born in Wrington in 1946 and lived there till married in 1967, My grandparents Olive and Ernie Mellett live in lawrence road.

I really enjoyed the site and will pass the link on to others. It would be nice to be able to view coments left in the guestbook by others."

Dave Garland - Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
"I was born and raised in Bristol and have visited Wrington during trips back to see family. I was there in July '99 and stayed with my sister in Orchard Close (Elizabeth Lacey). I have always admired the Village and especially the church and also enjoyed a beer or two at the locals.

What a great idea to put yourself on the Web!"

Suki d'Angremond (second message)
"I was born in the village in 1968. What about a message board for old and new inhabitants?

I took alot longer to read the contents this time and I am impressed by the content. 
I have added the site to my list of favorites so that in the future I can get to the site immediately.

My oldest son is also taking an interest in reading the pages as well and suggests a youth section for the kids of the village?