The chest had been locked for many years and in 2010 a locksmith was engaged to open it. The contents were found to consist mainly of legal documents and other family papers belonging to Mr. Jonathan Slatter, a farmer, who lived in Mickleton at Salford House (later St Lawrence's House, now the Three Ways House ...
The final accounts concerning the village celebrations held for the Queen Mothers 90th birthday.
They were married in the parish church of St Lawrence, Mickleton in 1948. Mrs Kitchen, whose maiden name was Brain, is holding a card from the Queen.
Beatrice Brain (married name Kitchen) celebrated her 21st birthday on 19th April 1946.
The bells were rung as part of the village's celebration of Queen Elizabeth 11's Silver Jubilee. Ringers identified as, L-R: Graham Mills, Martin Butt, Harry Wright, Ron Gilkes, Michael Fairfax, Ron ?, Francis Powell.
The event was held on the Junior Playing Field on Back Lane. On bicycles, from left to right: Philip Harper, ?, Kevin Smith, ?, ?, ?
Held in Chapel Lane as part of the village celebration of the Queen's Silver Jubilee. Facing the camera are Kevin and Clive Brooker.
Held in Chapel Lane as part of the village celebration of the Queen's Silver Jubilee.
Taking part in the village celebration of the Queen's Silver Jubilee. Sarah Stallard is far left in the blue dress. Connie Bartlett is in the back row far right with the aran polo jumper and blue bell bottoms.
Part of the village celebration of the Queen's Silver Jubilee.
Part of the village's celebration of the marriage of HRH Charles, Prince of Wales to Lady Diana Spencer which took place on 29th July 1981.
Photograph taken in front of the Mickleton Society display at the village exhibition held as part of the Queens Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
Photograph shows Mrs Gwen Bell planting the tree to mark Mickleton Women's Institute's 50th anniversary in 1977. Mrs Bell had been President during that year. Next to her are the current President, Mrs Margaret Hutchinson and the Rev. John Walker. The second photograph (given by Mrs Joy Gill) shows the commemorative plaque which recorded the event.
Villagers celebrate the coronation of Edward VI on 12 May 1937 with younger ones in fancy dress.
Villagers celebrate the coronation of Edward VI on 12 May 1937 with younger ones in fancy dress.
Held at 9.00am on 2nd June 1953 on the Junior Playing Field on Back Lane. The service began with singing of the national anthem, prayers were led by Rev. E.P.Hammond amd the address was given by the Methodist Minister, Rev. J.Dodds.
Photograph taken in Cedar Road. Note the 'Cornish' style council houses appear as when they were built in 1950.
Taking part in the village celebration of the Queen's Silver Jubilee. This photo was taken in Cedar Road.
Three Ways Hotel float turning into Meon Road.
Dennis Hall at the Plantation holding a card made by children for the Queen Mother's 90th birthday, 4th August 1990. In the background are the black and white cottages and this photo shows Peddars Way with a red tile roof rather than the thatch it has now.
Held in the chapel and part of the village's celebration of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.
An exhibition in the King George's Hall by many of the village groups and societies as part of the village's celebration of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.