Tuesday 16 November 2010

Minchinhampton


I visited Minchinhampton this month, first time in 40 years. I didn't remember the town, but I recognised the graves of my relatives from a photo my father took those years ago. If I can find the original photo, I will try and reconstruct what it said on the tombs. One is Anne Sheppard, the one on the left. I think that my father's aunts, Minnie and Bobo (probably not their real names) were buried there too.
There is still a Sheppard Way in Minchinhampton (but I didn't find that). There used to be lots of plaques in the church, but they were taken down many years ago. I didn't get to go in, but it was still interesting and strangely moving to see the graves of these long-ago relatives.
More info on Minchinhampton on their Parish website: http://community.stroud.gov.uk/general.asp?pgid=122&pid=5