Sulgrave Village
Village from the East
Sulgrave is a small village surrounded by the rolling farmland of South Northamptonshire, England, near the town of Banbury. It has a population of around 380 people of all age groups covering a broad spectrum of occupations. Village features include the remains of a Norman Castle, a medieval church, the Tudor Manor House (once the home of ancestors of George Washington, first president of the United States of America), an 18th century School House (now the community shop) and a traditional pub.
On this website you can view information about different groups, facilities, services and businesses within the village. You can also see village news, upcoming events and many other items of interest to residents, former residents and visitors.
The website is maintained on behalf of Sulgrave Parish Council.
Whilst every effort is made to verify content we cannot be held responsible for errors and omissions.
Hello
I stumbled onto your website quite by accident, and was fascinated. Every town should have such a site to preserve the past and share the present. Your photo galleries are just wonderful! If I should ever find myself in England, I’d love to wander through your lovely town!
Laurie Cervantes
Yucca Valley, California USA
Having left the village at the age of 9 in 1952 and having attended Sulgrave school, being taught by Mrs walton and then Miss Victoria Cave it is wonderful to keep in touch with the village where I have always felt my roots really were.
I guess that probably few people if any will remember me and my brother Les, we lived at 12 Spinners Cottages, our surname is doyle but our mother was Joan Salisbury, we lived next door at that time to the Bransons and on the other side the Wottons.
My wife and I have recently visited the Star Inn for a meal, my Uncle Jack and Auntie Muriel ran it for many years, most of my family of that generation have now passed away but it very nice to keep in touch with the old place.
David Doyle
Newport Pagnell
Bucks
Hi David,
Nice to hear from you. There are a number of us “village elders” left who were around during those times. However, not everyone has access to the internet so I will pass on your memories the next time I meet up with them.
Best wishes.
Colin Wootton (Website Editor).
To Colin Wootton, (Website Editor)
I am a great grand daughter the once Headmaster of Sulgrave, he being Albert Henry Smith, I have a photograph of him and his wife, plus their four daughters (Helen, Dora, Edith, and Lilian). The photograph was taken about 1913, if it is of any interest to you I can e-mail you a copy. Regards Jennifer Dancer
Hi just found this site and lovely memories to read. I use to live in the village and my parents were active members in the church, Philip and Joan Bywater. I will look forward to hearing all the news on here.
Your website is tremendous. I’m a native of the village, born there in 1947 and left at the age of 20 when I joined the RAF. I would love to hear from anyone who remembers me. My e-mail address is tony.parker1@ntlworld.com.
LOOKING FOR MARGARET SUTHERLAND and HUSBAND of MARGARET, they had a son…WILLIAM JAMES SUTHERLAND (born 1892 Toxteth Park. MARGARET HODGE (born 1851 Liscard) WILLIAM HODGE (born 1845 Brixham) had a daughter ADA LOUISE HODGE (born 1893 Toxteth Park)
My Name is Jill Sutherland and i am looking for my ancestors…I have come to a road block. I am looking for any information about anyone listed above but specifically I would like to know who William James Sutherland’s Father is and his Mothers Maiden name. IF Anyone has any information about these people or any stories or can lead me in any direction that would be amazing…please contact me…
Jillanna.Sutherland@gmail.com
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=505356341 -that is my facebook page
Loving the website .
Lived in Sulgrave from 1966 until 1982 , at Green Gables , Helmdon Road .
Occasionaly bump into Betty Walker , Valerie Henn & Pete Rance .
I still drive around the village from time to time , trying to recapture my youth , ( but i think it is a bit late in the day for that !!!! ).
Happy to hear from anybody who remembers me , whether those memories be good or bad .
ANDREW.BYWATER @ HOTMAIL.CO.UK