Tuesday, 14 October 2008

Story 6 from Joan Hamilton

Story 6
Joan (Sparkes) Hamilton writes:
Quite by accident, I came upon your very interesting site.
I started this morning on Google looking for Halewick Farm, Sompting, that used to be my home.

Lancing Clump was a favourite place of mine, I daily rode my horse through and around it when I was a teenager, before the war.
Then there was an old tree with a big low branch, gone after that storm, [1987] but I have pictures of my children and then grandchildren standing on it.



 I am very glad to learn that the area has been made a reserve.
 I also lived at Cokeham Manor, at a very early age, I see you have found my cousin Edward Sparkes's Mumblings, what an interesting morning I have had!
I have lived in Canada since 1946, I married a Canadian soldier and came to Canada as a War bride, my visits are not so frequent now but I still have lots of memories.
If you would like to contact Joan write to: jehamilton(at)sympatico.ca

3 comments:

diy said...

My name is Jim Walker. The story was written by my mom. I remember Halewick farm in Sompting with great fond memories. When I was visiting England going to the Lansing train station is such a thrill on my way to Brighton or to London. I hope this website stays up forever.
Thank you

diy said...

By the way that is me on the tree in the first picture with the hat on.

Anonymous said...

Hey bit late i no but that tree is still there. If i get a chance ill take pic and send to u.