Nature
Grazing and butterflies
A short history of the Millhoppers nature reserve by John Noakes
1 November 2021
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Articles
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Book Reviews
A Short History of Wilstone by A.R. Gomm
There is good news and bad news with regard to this review. The good news is that the book is available in digital form on the Internet; the bad news is that this makes a fully considered review more difficult because it is not possible to see the book bound, in colour and complete form. This is in contrast to our earlier review of John Painter’s beautifully presented book on the same subject.
30 October 2021
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Clubs
1st Wilstone Scout Troop Centenary
We have a thriving well equipped group of about 70 members who take part in varied activities designed to help them develop and challenge themselves.
20 October 2021
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Book Reviews
John Painter’s ‘The Story of Wilstone’
I first heard of this book when visiting Tring Local History Museum. I asked for any material on Long Marston, Puttenham or Wilstone and this was one of the items they produced for me.
19 October 2021
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Farming
Finding Paradise in Wilstone
This article is based on an interview with Michael Glasser, a long term resident of Wilstone who has fond memories of the village during and after the Second World War. The conversation also covers the growth and eventual closure of the family’s poultry farming and animal feeds businesses, which were a feature of the village during the latter part of the twentieth century.
18 October 2021
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Airfield
Cheddington Airfield – A Lifetime Passion
This article follows on from our website’s recent review of Pat Carty’s book – Secret Squadrons of the Eighth – by interviewing the author and finding out more about the motivation that led to such a well-researched publication. The interview with the author also leads to some interesting new facts about the occupation of Cheddington Airfield during the Second World War.
10 October 2021
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Interview
The Saviour of Puttenham Church
After sharing memories with two residents of Puttenham, one person stands out as a character and a benefactor to the village. We therefore decided that this person, Joan Newman, who died over twenty years ago, deserves a separate tribute, based on the facts that we have been able to establish.
6 October 2021
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Airfield
Secret Squadrons of the Eighth by Pat Carty
This is the first of a number of book reviews to be posted on Tringruralhistory.co.uk; yet another example of our desire to share local history. The reviews are intended both to share knowledge and to encourage others to read the chosen books.
5 October 2021
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Interview
How Father Christmas, Balloons and a Helicopter came to Puttenham
This article follows an interview with Mike Atkin and not only covers the life of an enthusiastic contributor to the community of Puttenham but also describes the way in which his father’s move into this area during wartime was the start of a well-known and successful local business.
1 October 2021
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