The start July 1955
Legend has It that the "Hoosie " was purchased from Hector Roach who built it for his wife, who then spent one holiday and didn't, want to come back. Look closely at the stones on the fireplace and you will see a HR
The diary starts.
1st July 1955
Jude,Helen M Taylor(mummie) Patrick,Margaret,Clare,Ursula,Mark,K Johnsone, Ingrid Anderson.
2nd Sept
Jude, Ann Moore, Clare, Judy Currell , Peggy Parons, Ursula, Helen, Mark, ?, Kay, Patrick, Margaret
Peggy lost her bathing costume while bathing and Ursula and Judy bathed in he nude with her.
Jude killed a hibernating snake, very hot , lovely bathing
3rd Oct
New stove and fridge arrived. Stove installed with much bother. Grace instructed Norton and Eunice and knocked chimney sideways. No one popular
Xmas , new year 1955/6
Granny Taylor, Mark,Helen,Christopher,Ursula,Andrew Gay,Micky,Patrick,Robbie Harper,Inky,Margaret,Kay,Jude,John Ratray and the Gays. Tot 17. Lots of cool wind and flies.
1st April - Helen Ursula Micky Clare Margaret Kay & Jude to communion service at St Mary's Gulu on Easter Sunday morning.
7th -April Returned to Cambridge.
