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…
March 3, 2021
School Memories from 1970-1972
I was only at Highnam for my last two years of Primary School, having been…
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…
January 27, 2021
The Snow Warden
During a conversation with Jo Smith, she spoke about Godwin's days as snow warden. There…
January 17, 2021
AGM & Quiz 28th January – 7.00pm
Due to the current situation throughout the country, we are unable to hold our AGM…
January 14, 2021
Rev. Helen Sammon Retires
Highnam Heritage committee would like to thank Rev Helen Sammon for her work in Highnam…
December 1, 2020
The Origins of Father Christmas
Father Christmas / Santa Claus – Normally associated with the bringer of the above gifts,…
December 1, 2020
Christmas Gifts
The Victorian era was seen as a time to reward Children with gifts; a celebration…
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.…