Introduction by Janet Gyford The text was written by James Lees (later known as Dickie), with sections by his father Stanley, who was Cashier in Charge at the Midland Bank. James’ younger brother was Christopher (nicknamed Topher). Jill, born in 1940, was the boys’ younger sister. Their mother was always present but not named. … Continue reading “The Lees family and the Midland Bank during the Second World War”
Tag: Trees
41. Ginkgo Biloba Trees (revised in 2020)
Ginkgo Biloba trees are my favourite trees in Witham. I know of only four old ones (it was only three when I first wrote this article in 2014). One is near the top right of the Newlands car park, one in the garden of Collingwood House in Collingwood Road, one at the War Memorial, and … Continue reading “41. Ginkgo Biloba Trees (revised in 2020)”
26. The Avenue
In 1920, The Avenue in Witham was said to be “known all over the country – in fact, its fame was world-wide for the beauty of the trees”. They were lime trees, and had been planted about 150 years previously. They stood on either side of the unpaved driveway to the Grove, which was the … Continue reading “26. The Avenue”