History

Yvonne, thanks for your interesting message.  The address you gave is not valid, please either re-send or mail me direct (see below) so I can reply.  Ailene

Rita and I are working on a folk history of the village, with the memories of local people.  If you would like to be involved, and have memories of village life which you would like to share, please e-mail ailenebrooks@gmail.com

We have been given access to a number of fascinating documents relating to Weare in World War II.  Click here to read more about this important time in our history.

Rev W H Draper- Vicar of Weare 1930 - 1933

Mr & Mrs E C Jennings lived in Weare for 28 years, from 1909 to 1937.  Mrs Jennings was headmistress of Weare School for that time.  Her husband held a number of civic posts, and was postmaster in the village.  Click here to read the newspaper article of their retirement and presentations.

The presentation for Mr & Mrs Jennings was accompanied by a list of all the residents of Weare in 1937.  Click here to see the list.

Cattle Ailments - a couple of recipes (or receipts!) for cures for cattle ailments.

See www.origins.plus.com/weare/weare.htm for Weare Parish Records