http://streetwise.blogware.com/blog Out and about in Street, Somerset, UK en-us Sun, 11 May 2008 19:55:40 +0100 Main Page Blogware David Parsons http://streetwise.blogware.com/blog/_archives/2008/5/11/3685672.html http://streetwise.blogware.com/blog/_archives/2008/5/11/3685672.html Sun, 11 May 2008 19:54:58 +0100 As an ex-chorister,(leader too) Sunday school teacher and member of the congregation at Walton for many many years (Baptised 1946, married 1967) I'm delighted to see the windows on the web. Main Page Church in action David Parsons http://streetwise.blogware.com/blog/_archives/2008/4/30/3668579.html http://streetwise.blogware.com/blog/_archives/2008/4/30/3668579.html Wed, 30 Apr 2008 21:49:31 +0100 I've set up another blog with 'Street' in the title. Main Page David Parsons http://streetwise.blogware.com/blog/_archives/2008/3/21/3594532.html http://streetwise.blogware.com/blog/_archives/2008/3/21/3594532.html Fri, 21 Mar 2008 21:01:28 +0000 Once the builders got going on the Houndwood site the whole place changed quickly. Now there's a terrace facing West End Main Page Environment Planning David Parsons http://streetwise.blogware.com/blog/_archives/2008/3/21/3594488.html http://streetwise.blogware.com/blog/_archives/2008/3/21/3594488.html Fri, 21 Mar 2008 20:14:00 +0000 The journal of the Housman Society dropped on my doormat yesterday with a kind note from Elizabeth Oakley. I met her when she was in Street Main Page Housman David Parsons http://streetwise.blogware.com/blog/_archives/2008/2/11/3518330.html http://streetwise.blogware.com/blog/_archives/2008/2/11/3518330.html Mon, 11 Feb 2008 23:55:14 +0000 Another go at the little birdsong video - with the right month in the title - but mis-spelled - and a few more seconds with formation flying. Main Page David Parsons http://streetwise.blogware.com/blog/_archives/2008/2/10/3515922.html http://streetwise.blogware.com/blog/_archives/2008/2/10/3515922.html Sun, 10 Feb 2008 18:58:50 +0000 A few bright days sent me out with my camera to find the traditional signs that the darkest days are past and there is a promise of spring. There are a few seconds of birdsong if you scroll down. Main Page I happened to notice ... Picturesque Street David Parsons http://streetwise.blogware.com/blog/_archives/2007/12/28/3434015.html http://streetwise.blogware.com/blog/_archives/2007/12/28/3434015.html Fri, 28 Dec 2007 00:06:48 +0000 I came back from visiting family at Christmas to find that the local paper has a short piece about the videos I've put on YouTube. Main Page David Parsons http://streetwise.blogware.com/blog/_archives/2007/11/13/3351870.html http://streetwise.blogware.com/blog/_archives/2007/11/13/3351870.html Tue, 13 Nov 2007 23:33:04 +0000 My grandfather, Edwin Charles Dowding lived at Grange Lodge, Street during the early 1920's. Main Page David Parsons http://streetwise.blogware.com/blog/_archives/2007/11/6/3338510.html http://streetwise.blogware.com/blog/_archives/2007/11/6/3338510.html Tue, 06 Nov 2007 22:48:11 +0000 Some pretty sights in Street, Tuesday morning 6th November 2007. Main Page Picturesque Street David Parsons http://streetwise.blogware.com/blog/_archives/2007/10/21/3305727.html http://streetwise.blogware.com/blog/_archives/2007/10/21/3305727.html Sun, 21 Oct 2007 23:20:55 +0100 Some video of the service and parade on Trafalgar Day 2007 Main Page Church in action David Parsons http://streetwise.blogware.com/blog/_archives/2007/10/21/3304883.html http://streetwise.blogware.com/blog/_archives/2007/10/21/3304883.html Sun, 21 Oct 2007 15:05:14 +0100 Bygone Years in Street now has a nice collection of photos of the Cross and of Holmcroft and its first owner. Main Page Archaeology and history David Parsons http://streetwise.blogware.com/blog/_archives/2007/10/10/3281041.html http://streetwise.blogware.com/blog/_archives/2007/10/10/3281041.html Wed, 10 Oct 2007 00:42:38 +0100 A number of shops have ceased trading. Some have been replaced. Main Page Environment David Parsons http://streetwise.blogware.com/blog/_archives/2007/8/8/3147066.html http://streetwise.blogware.com/blog/_archives/2007/8/8/3147066.html Wed, 08 Aug 2007 19:24:20 +0100 The Mendip Conservation Advisory Panel met this afternoon and gave a welcome to an expanded Conservation Area for Street. Main Page Environment Planning David Parsons http://streetwise.blogware.com/blog/_archives/2007/7/31/3130334.html http://streetwise.blogware.com/blog/_archives/2007/7/31/3130334.html Tue, 31 Jul 2007 11:55:56 +0100 This was made about 3 years ago, and farm building conversions and new building have taken place since - and we have lost Tower House - but the area is still deserving of being part of a conservation area. Main Page Environment David Parsons http://streetwise.blogware.com/blog/_archives/2007/7/19/3105621.html http://streetwise.blogware.com/blog/_archives/2007/7/19/3105621.html Thu, 19 Jul 2007 23:27:26 +0100 On the coach, arrival, introductory talk, and first exploration of the Abbey Gardens. Main Page David Parsons http://streetwise.blogware.com/blog/_archives/2007/7/14/3092407.html http://streetwise.blogware.com/blog/_archives/2007/7/14/3092407.html Sat, 14 Jul 2007 16:05:17 +0100 The phrase is 'low profile'. Clarks Shoe Museum is just .... there. It hasn't got a website that I can find, and it doesn't advertise itself much. Main Page David Parsons http://streetwise.blogware.com/blog/_archives/2007/7/14/3092373.html http://streetwise.blogware.com/blog/_archives/2007/7/14/3092373.html Sat, 14 Jul 2007 15:54:37 +0100 I don't necessarily support this view, but people should have the chance to make up their minds. Main Page Local government David Parsons http://streetwise.blogware.com/blog/_archives/2007/7/14/3092320.html http://streetwise.blogware.com/blog/_archives/2007/7/14/3092320.html Sat, 14 Jul 2007 15:10:41 +0100 I don't necessarily support this view, but people should have the chance to make up their minds. Main Page Local government David Parsons http://streetwise.blogware.com/blog/_archives/2007/7/13/3091065.html http://streetwise.blogware.com/blog/_archives/2007/7/13/3091065.html Fri, 13 Jul 2007 21:59:22 +0100 Most of this blog is about very local matters, but the Anglican churches in Street and Walton will have (should have) an interest in the world-wide Church we are part of. Main Page Church in action David Parsons http://streetwise.blogware.com/blog/_archives/2007/7/8/3079011.html http://streetwise.blogware.com/blog/_archives/2007/7/8/3079011.html Sun, 08 Jul 2007 22:38:41 +0100 A Sunday afternoon guided tour of the battlefield was organised by Bridgwater Civic Society. They kindly invited visitors from the Street Society. Main Page David Parsons http://streetwise.blogware.com/blog/_archives/2007/7/3/3066865.html http://streetwise.blogware.com/blog/_archives/2007/7/3/3066865.html Tue, 03 Jul 2007 02:34:19 +0100 Pupils of all ages joined in making an evening of varied music in Street Parish Church last night. I shall try to give some account of the concert later, but for now I reproduce something about the surprise guest Main Page Music and the arts David Parsons http://streetwise.blogware.com/blog/_archives/2007/6/30/3058251.html http://streetwise.blogware.com/blog/_archives/2007/6/30/3058251.html Sat, 30 Jun 2007 00:55:01 +0100 I don't know whether you are aware of the "Online Parish Clerk" scheme (OPC) for family historians? Main Page Archaeology and history David Parsons http://streetwise.blogware.com/blog/_archives/2007/6/30/3058245.html http://streetwise.blogware.com/blog/_archives/2007/6/30/3058245.html Sat, 30 Jun 2007 00:48:26 +0100 I've just spotted a nice pic of the old Tin Church, Main Page David Parsons http://streetwise.blogware.com/blog/_archives/2007/6/27/3051099.html http://streetwise.blogware.com/blog/_archives/2007/6/27/3051099.html Wed, 27 Jun 2007 20:43:00 +0100 I hope I'm not too late to see the butterfly this year. Main Page David Parsons http://streetwise.blogware.com/blog/_archives/2007/6/25/3046718.html http://streetwise.blogware.com/blog/_archives/2007/6/25/3046718.html Mon, 25 Jun 2007 21:41:27 +0100 I am trying to trace the parentage of Henry Willey, my great grandfather, born 1834 and found in the 1851 Census ... Main Page David Parsons http://streetwise.blogware.com/blog/_archives/2007/6/20/3034103.html http://streetwise.blogware.com/blog/_archives/2007/6/20/3034103.html Wed, 20 Jun 2007 02:51:16 +0100 Video of some highlights of yesterday's visit Main Page David Parsons http://streetwise.blogware.com/blog/_archives/2007/6/20/3033987.html http://streetwise.blogware.com/blog/_archives/2007/6/20/3033987.html Wed, 20 Jun 2007 01:36:42 +0100 Members of the Street Society were entertained by Bridgwater Civic Society to a guided tour and refreshments in the Mayor's Parlour today, 19th June 2007. Main Page David Parsons http://streetwise.blogware.com/blog/_archives/2007/6/18/3029876.html http://streetwise.blogware.com/blog/_archives/2007/6/18/3029876.html Mon, 18 Jun 2007 13:02:18 +0100 This comment was posted on YouTube, on the video "The End of Holmcroft". Main Page David Parsons http://streetwise.blogware.com/blog/_archives/2007/6/14/3022507.html http://streetwise.blogware.com/blog/_archives/2007/6/14/3022507.html Thu, 14 Jun 2007 22:12:47 +0100 Planning permission for the site has been refused by Mendip: Main Page Environment Planning David Parsons http://streetwise.blogware.com/blog/_archives/2007/6/11/3014837.html http://streetwise.blogware.com/blog/_archives/2007/6/11/3014837.html Mon, 11 Jun 2007 20:53:48 +0100 The 19th century house on Somerset Road, which was located in a conservation area, has been thoroughly demolished. This 34 secondvideo shows the pile of rubble that was Holmcroft. Main Page Environment Planning