Legacy:
Recorded 5 to 10 years ago, these interviews specifically features the eldest and longest-standing villagers. It offers an unparalleled bridge between the village’s deep past and its current state, capturing memories that span almost the entire century, alongside their most recent reflections on contemporary life and recent changes.
Bob Beagley
Interviewed 23rd September 2016
by Andrew Negus
Ena Cleeve
Interviewed 14th January 2016
by Andrew Negus
Kath Graham
Interviewed 26th June 2013
by Andrew Negus
Mary Blackman
Interviewed 10th September 2021
by Andrew Negus
Stella Moon & Dusty Miller
Interviewed 7th September 2021
by Andrew Negus
Sylvia Thatcher
Interviewed 2nd July 2013
by Andrew Negus
Sylvia Thatcher
Interviewed 17th July 2023
by Teresa Negus
Enid Kirby
The Bell Inn – Easter 1984
THE ORAL HISTORY PROJECT
HAMBLEDON HISTORY GROUP
Your Stories, Our Legacy
Every villager has a story that deserves to be heard, but we can’t reach them all alone. Whether you have a passion for local lore and want to become an interviewer, or you know a neighbour whose memories should be preserved for the next generation, we want to hear from you. Join us in making sure our village’s unique voice is never lost.