Highnam Heritage News March 3, 2021 Thomas Gambier Parry’s legacy – Highnam School The school, (with adjoining small house for the teacher), was built at the same time… Maurice Atkinson
Highnam Heritage News March 3, 2021 School Memories from 1970-1972 I was only at Highnam for my last two years of Primary School, having been… Maurice Atkinson
Highnam Heritage News March 3, 2021 A Caretaker’s Life – His days at the Old School and Parish Room in 1995 As I approach the end of my second year as caretaker of the Parish Room… Maurice Atkinson
Highnam Heritage News February 24, 2021 Highnam, Lassington, Linton, Over and the Census The 2021 census is just around the corner, but for the family or local historian… Maurice Atkinson
Highnam Heritage News January 27, 2021 The Snow Warden During a conversation with Jo Smith, she spoke about Godwin's days as snow warden. There… Maurice Atkinson
Events January 17, 2021 AGM & Quiz 28th January – 7.00pm Due to the current situation throughout the country, we are unable to hold our AGM… Maurice Atkinson
Highnam Heritage News January 14, 2021 Rev. Helen Sammon Retires Highnam Heritage committee would like to thank Rev Helen Sammon for her work in Highnam… Maurice Atkinson
Highnam Heritage News December 1, 2020 The Origins of Father Christmas Father Christmas / Santa Claus – Normally associated with the bringer of the above gifts,… Maurice Atkinson
Highnam Heritage News December 1, 2020 Christmas Gifts The Victorian era was seen as a time to reward Children with gifts; a celebration… Maurice Atkinson
Highnam Heritage News December 1, 2020 How the Christmas Card and Christmas Tree began Christmas Cards The “Penny Post” was first introduced in Britain in 1840 by Rowland Hill.… Maurice Atkinson