History
Irish stories and local traditions in Westbury
Save the date in your calendar! On Saturday 21st March, the Westbury St Patrick’s Festival will be on again at...
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A closer look at Westbury’s colourful mosaic seats
I am sure that we have all walked past the mosaic seats in Westbury many times. Perhaps, you have sat...
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Hagley flax mill once the largest in the southern hemisphere
Agriculture is a major industry in the Meander Valley – dairy cattle, sheep, potatoes, carrots, onions, peas, wheat, fruit and...
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A brief history of the Elizabeth Town volunteer fire brigade
In 1958 there was a dry summer and the Heger farm suffered a bush fire. With a call around, all...
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From Jamaica to Westbury, the journey of Dr Loane
Marcus Richard Loane was one of the early military surgeons in Westbury. His life story is fascinating, one that would...
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One-eyed Mrs Brown and the willow peg trade
I am sure that many of us have made peg dolls, the simple joy of dressing up wooden clothes pegs...
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Brothers, a fine sherry and a Westbury connection
The photograph pictured shows two men enjoying a glass of what is probably a fine sherry, while seemingly contemplating life....
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Eccentric sisters once ran iconic Westbury store
In October 1946, Syd Lucas purchased a property in Westbury where he operated a produce store and transport depot. The...
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Carrick’s kindly old gardener and his extraordinary tale
On 5th June 1891, at the Launceston Benevolent Asylum, a man known as Sammy Cox passed away. He claimed to...
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Westbury’s history of traction engine troubles revealed
Do you follow the Westbury and Districts Historical Society on Facebook? If you do, you may have seen a recent...
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