PIG, PUBS, and PEOPLE : FOREWORD
FOREWORD
This book is a collection of memories of the life and times of the many East Haddon residents from the early 1900s. Some of the people featured will be remembered and some may not, but what we hope is that the recollections will be concurred with. If not, they may provoke discussion and debate. Either way, the research has relied entirely upon living memories which are sometimes clear, sometimes vague. Therefore, as researchers, we are not claiming any of the contents be actual fact, but hopefully, fascinating thoughts and anecdotes.
The narrative cannot have a definite end as changes are continuous and residents pass away or move on, but it would be pleasant to think that the succeeding generations may like to keep the record going.
We owe our gratitude to the many former inhabitants of East Haddon who unfortunately have not survived long enough to see their memories in print. To these people and to everyone else who have contributed their reminiscences, we are very grateful for their time and patience.
Joan Francis and Debbie Williams
Joan Francis and Debbie Williams have spent hours interviewing residents and ex-residents of the village. Their extensive research is the basis of this book. David Price generously offered to edit and write this book for us: the book could not have been completed without his expertise. Our sincere thanks go to everyone who has contributed their written and verbal memories and for their generous loan of photographs,
Jane Martin