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New Forest Commoners Oral History Project

Lymington Roots is a project to understand, develop and display the historic and contemporary culture of our area. We are currently documenting which flags are displayed in the Lymington area and where.

Topic: New Forest Commoners Oral History Project

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18-Jul-2010 05:13 PM

BySeaAndForestEnchantedGirl

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A team of volunteers from The New Forest Trust, funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund are recording the living memories of thirty New Forest Commoners.

Commoner Peggy Tillyer was quoted in the 'Lymington Times' of the 16th July 2010 as saying:

'I have seen so many changes in the Forest over the years and my memories will be there not only for my Grandchildren but for future generations.' 'I am looking forward to listening to other commoners who have been recorded. I am sure it will bring back many memories.'

For information on the New Forest Oral History Project: http://www.newforesttrust.org.uk/news.asp?id=66

or phone direct: Denis Shaughnessy 07769 676855
or e-mail direct: oral.history@newforesttrust.org.uk

For information on New Forest commoning: http://newforestcommoners.co.uk/

or The New Forest Commoners Defence Association Secretary (CDA)
e-mail direct: info@newforestcommoners.co.uk