Ampthill Past Memories

In this episode of Ampthill Past Memories , Sandra Read interviews Richard Day, who was born in Ampthill in 1932. Richard reflects on his early years, attending Sands School, and his apprenticeships at WH Robertson Limited and W.H. Allen Limited before serving in the RAF as a Junior Technician. He shares stories of his parents, Gertrude May and Percy George Day, his career as a draughtsman at Hunt...

Sue Rutt was the Great-granddaughter of Henry & Priscilla Daniels, who resided in Ampthill . Hear her story here. Ampthill Past Memories is a podcast series from the Ampthill and District Preservation Society. Long-standing residents of Ampthill and around, have recorded their memories of Ampthill Past giving a unique insight into their personal and working lives of several decades ago.  The i...

John Boothby was born in 1936, and moved to Ampthill in 1971. Hear his story here. Ampthill Past Memories is a podcast series from the Ampthill and District Preservation Society. Long-standing residents of Ampthill and around, have recorded their memories of Ampthill Past giving a unique insight into their personal and working lives of several decades ago.  The interviews conjure up a fabulous pic...

In this episode of Ampthill Past Memories , Sandra Read interviews Terry Lynch about his life in Ampthill. Born in 1942 in London, Terry moved to Ampthill in 1950, where his family ran a newsagent under the town clock. He reminisces about childhood adventures in the woods, playing football in the park, and his school days at Redborne, including a memorable encounter with the headmaster’s cane. Ter...

Diane Ingle was born in 1938 in Bedford Hospital, and grew up in Chandos Road, Ampthill. Diane shares fond memories of growing up in Ampthill in the 1940s and 1950s. She describes her childhood home, the local schools she attended, and the vibrant community life, including her involvement in the Baptist and Church of England churches. Diane recalls playing outside with friends, visiting her grandp...

Ampthill Past Memories is a new podcast series from the Ampthill and District Preservation Society. Long-standing residents of Ampthill and around, have recorded their memories of Ampthill Past giving a unique insight into their personal and working lives of several decades ago.  The interviews conjure up a fabulous picture of how Ampthill used to be and highlights some of the interesting goings o...