Local Memories

In the SGA Archive are a number of very interesting reminiscences by writers, connected to the village in different ways:

Bernard Barton

• August Memories –  visits to Stoke Goldington with the family
• A Year of Augusts  –      ”            ”           ”                  ”              “
• Buckskin and Old Lace
• The Godfrey sisters – lacemaking spinsters and foster carers

George Barton

• Reminisces of Holidays 1893

Bob Bliss

• Bliss Family History – Details of Local Inn keepers from the 18th C

Bob Clarke

• Childhood Memories of Stoke
• Getting about in the Countryside

Esther Wesley

• Life Below Stairs ( Gayhurst House)