• World War One Stories: Georgiana Phyllis Maud Martin, 1889 – 1979

    As we remember the Great War 1914-1918 and commemorate D-Day on 6th June 1944, the following narrative is a brief account of the impact WW1 had on my grandmother Georgiana Phyllis Maud Martin. Fortunately for us, gran was a keen photographer who compiled and annotated a unique pictorial record of her five years in uniform.

    Sarah Carter
    4 June 2014

    Georgiana Phyllis Maud Martin, known as Phyllis, was born on September 8th 1889 in Plymouth; she was the youngest daughter of Sir Richard and Lady Martin and lived very comfortably at No 7, The Esplanade, Plymouth Hoe.  She had a privileged upbringing due to the distinguished family history of high naval command. (more…)

  • Nellie’s Notes, Summer 2014

    June 2014

    Hi Claxtonians, Nellie is back having taken a sabbatical for the last few months but I have returned to the computer and checking my notes arising from observations whilst walking the footpaths around Claxton.  I thought I would remind you of the some of the fabulous insects that were present in Claxton on those warm days in 2013.  The brimstones emerge in the spring and were present in gardens this year.  The humming bird hawkmoth is a migratory insect that arrives from the continent in July and August.  It zips around the garden feeding on the nectar rich plants.  It is a stunning insect that never fails to attract interest. (more…)

Cookies For Comments Image