In previous editions of Village News we have shared the first seven chapters of our book on the History of the Horti, with each chapter covering a decade since its formation, from the 1930s to the 1990s.
There must come a time when history ends and merges with the present day. When that happens there is no need to rely on archives of the past because we have the real time memories of those who have experienced the events of recent times.
In the previous chapter the question was asked, would the new momentum following the appointment of new Chairman Tom Chapman in 1976 be continued into the new decade?
The seventies was not an easy time for the country as everyone felt the impact of high inflation, industrial unrest and economic downturn. It also seems to have been a difficult time for the Horti at the beginning of the decade.
The 1950s had been a period of innovation and development for the Horti and it would have been remarkable if this level of change had been repeated.
The Early Fifties – Times of Change. It is not always possible to know the exact times of changes in personnel, particularly during these early times when meeting minutes have not all been preserved.
The ‘History of the Horti’ continues with Chapter 2, covering the period directly after its foundation in 1936, including World War II.
Chapter 1: Foundation – How it all started
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