BUT FOR HOW LONG? After weeks of cajoling and reminding, the Highways Department put back the sign pointing to “Geldeston” … More
Category: GELDESTON MISCELLANY (2023)
Saving the Planet (updated)
New note on our Bottle Bank, Wherry Inn car park: “You can leave the lids on!” (shades of Joe Cocker?) … More
The Conservation Area (1986)
In 1986, a Conservation Area was established in the centre of Geldeston, offering added protection to its buildings, walls, hedges … More
Unfinished work
In 2004 the parish council held a survey, asking more questions than the ten-yearly national Census. Two thirds of all … More
“Such queer people”
Geldestonians and their Church, Part 2. (Part 1, see St Michael’s Church). Walking, riding and driving In mediaeval times people … More
Libellous and unlawful
For the past seven days a statement “Extraordinary Meeting” (dated 5 June 2023) has been posted on the Parish Notice … More
Maria Phillips, 1931-2023
Widow of Canon John Phillips, rector of Geldeston, Stockton and Gillingham (1965-1970). Funeral at Bergh Apton church, 2 pm, Wednesday … More
St Michael’s Church, Geldeston
Some Notes, Part 1. The first named priest of St Michael’s Church was Richard Abel, appointed in the early 14th … More
