Highampton Local History Group

2024

March

Bob introduced Liz Shakespeare to the group.

The group were entertained and informed by Liz, introducing brother and sister, Thomas and Mary Phillips and telling their story, from the workhouse to working on a farm in Buckland Brewer as Parish Apprentices, how they absconded, were caught and given one month’s hard labour!  Parish Apprentices were treated like slave labour.

Liz talked of the amount of research she does for all her books of which there are seven, all based in North Devon.  A thought provoking talk, looking back on how hard life was back in the 1800's for children, farmers and labourers.

The group were reminded that the April meeting, to be held on the 24th April, will also include the Annual General Meeting and members were requested to consider volunteering to be one of the Officers for the coming year.

The meeting closed with the usual refreshments.

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