DID you grow up in a rural village in Worcestershire? If so, you might be able to help.

I am researching a book which takes a nostalgic look at village life between 1930-70. I would love to hear from anybody who has photographs or memories which they might like to share.

The book covers all aspects of village life, such as rural industries, country crafts, transport, customs, fetes and fairs, village sports, country pursuits, hunting, village shops, the village hall, the church, the pub, the village bobby, the school, village clubs and organisations, together with art, music, well- known local characters or anything else to do with village life.

Perhaps there was something unique about the village you lived in; did it have its own traditions? Or was there something that took place in your village that made it famous or infamous?

What type of jobs did people do? Did you belong to a successful village sports club? Did your village have a drama, WI, Scout, Guide group etc? Can you remember how the community celebrated great occasions such as VE Day and the Coronation?

The book will be published by a well-known publisher so your photographs or memories will be enjoyed by a wide audience. If you think you might be able to help, please write to me at the address below. All photographs will be returned.

HENRY BUCKTON

PO Box 2770

Glastonbury

Somerset

BA6 9XD