A picture of the Rectory by me, circa 1964.The Rectory, Milton Malsor, Northampton
1959 – 66 Father was Rector of Milton Malsor, Northamptonshire.
From the Visitors' Book -
Rosemary Chapman, a friend of mine from 76 Frankley Avenue, Quinton came to stay 3rd-8th August
1959
' I hope you are all well.'
We would have moved possibly in the July after the school term; although my
parents had never taken things like that into consideration before.
Grand-dad and Auntie Phyl stay in August. August 24 - 27 'A short but very enjoyable visit to Milton Rectory. We are glad to have had the opportunity of visiting this interesting part of the country - and note the development of Judith, Robert and Nicolas. Grand-dad and Auntie Phyl.'
This was the longest stretch of time spent anywhere by the family.
My education was
already wrecked and Robert had emotional difficulties. It was important for all
our sakes to stay put. Mother was able to get part-time and substitute positions
as an infant teacher. The parish was easy – one church, one village. Father was
62 and to have yet another move would have been too exhausting
A picture of the Rectory by me, circa 1964.
Photos by father. Click on to enlarge.
This was the first colour photograph of us all. Taken by Aunt Frances (Frances
Ann Roper, father's sister) 9 April 1962. Father is holding faithful old
Wilfred. I'm holding Bernard our new cat.
Pen and ink with watercolour of the yard at Milton Malsor Rectory by me. 30
August 1965
Church
of the Holy Cross, Milton Malsor
A pencil sketch of the yard at the back of the
Compass Pub. A footpath called the alley way made walking into the village from
the Rectory very easy. The alley way ended in the pub back yard.
Milton Malsor School where I attended, before going onto secondary school.
In my school uniform at Roade School. ? second
year Autumn 1963.
Link to Milton Malsor Historical Society
