Draycott Collection

Draycott, Cotswold village, Blockley Station, on the Oxford, Worcester and Wolverhampton Railway, viewed from the south-east. Date: circa 1917

Draycott, Cotswold vllage, Oldborough Farm, men and scythes
Draycott, Cotswold village, Oldborough Farm, five men in field with scythes. Date: circa 1920

Draycott, Cotswold village, Oldborough Farm, harvest
Draycott, Cotswold village, Oldborough Farm, Hodgkins family group, bringing in the harvest pre-1915. Date: circa early 1910s

Draycott, Cotswold village, George, Annie and Jane Hodgkins Date: circa 1886

Draycott, Cotswold village, Edith Hodgkins, milkmaid
Draycott, Cotswold village, Edith Hodgkins (later Mrs Brown), milkmaid. Date: 1916

Haden Hill Coal Pits, Staffordshire
A typical Black Country coal mine. Sunk in 1893 by the Draycott Colliery Co, the colliery was originally known as the Klondyke and finally closed in 1943 Date: circa 1910

Draycott, Cotswold village, Dyer families
Draycott, Cotswold village, the Dyer families outside No. 1 Wellacres Cottages

Draycott, Cotswold village, ox roast for Coronation
Draycott, Cotswold village, ox roast to celebrate the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, 2 June 1953. Date: 1953

Draycott, Cotswold village, celebrating Coronation
Draycott, Cotswold village, fancy dress procession led by Blockley Brass Band celebrating the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, 2 June 1953. Date: 1953

Draycott, Cotswold village, men celebrating Coronation
Draycott, Cotswold village, group photo including Charles Withers, George Cook, Bill Langbridge, Bert Ho...(?), celebrating the Coronation of King George VI. Date: 1937

Draycott, Cotswold village, Manny Curril and Olive Dyer Date: 1910

Draycott, Cotswold village, Withers family
Draycott, Cotswold village, Mr and Mrs Charles Withers with their children Martha, Harry and Joe

Draycott, Cotswold village, Mrs Roper and her children
Draycott, Cotswold village, Mrs Roper and her four children, the last tenants of The Brick House (in the orchard to the north of Farm Close). The house was built circa 1863 and demolished circa 1949

Draycott, Cotswold village, Mr and Mrs Rickards, photo taken at the field gate leading into Shop Lane Close (later Orchard View development)

Draycott, Cotswold village, Butler Saw Mills workmen with a steam traction engine in the background. Date: circa 1908

Draycott, Cotswold village, Bayliss-Taplin wedding group. The brides mother, Mrs Bayliss, sitting next to the bridegroom, lived at 1 Wellacres Cottages. Date: 1920

Charles Draycott as Salem Scudder in The Octoroon Date: late 19th century

South Staffordshire WV5 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of South Staffordshire WV5 7

Worcester WR5 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Worcester WR5 3

Bracknell Forest RG12 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Bracknell Forest RG12 0

Telford and Wrekin TF3 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Telford and Wrekin TF3 2

Tewkesbury GL56 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Tewkesbury GL56 9

Stroud GL11 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Stroud GL11 5

Erewash DE72 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Erewash DE72 3

Somerset BS27 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Somerset BS27 3

BA Bath, BA22 8
BA22 8

The Right Hon. Joseph Chamberlain, 1901. Artist: John Arthur Draycott
The Right Hon. Joseph Chamberlain, 1901. Joseph Chamberlain (1836-1914) was a British politician and statesman. From The Sunday Strand Vol. IV, [George Newnes Ltd, London, 1901]

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The beech trees on Draycott Sleights in the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty at sunset

Col Augustus Francis Andrew Nicol Thorne - Papers
Papers relating to Col Augustus Francis Andrew Nicol Thornes military career and family life, 1930-1931.Including: letters relating to his marriage settlement

Shadows of a Great City by J Jefferson & L R Sherwell
Promotional postcard for Shadows of a Great City by Joseph Jefferson and L. R. Sherwell. First produced in England at the Princesss Theatre

Avro 504K being used for joyriding in 1925. From Left: Mike Crocker, labourer; Capt P. Phillips; F.E. Draycott, assistant engineer and A.J. Adams, licensed engineer. Date: 1925

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Draycott, a picturesque Cotswold village nestled in the heart of England, tells tales of a bygone era. Its history is intertwined with Oldborough Farm, where men once toiled under the scorching sun, their rhythmic movements cutting through golden harvest fields. George, Annie, and Jane Hodgkins were prominent figures in Draycott's narrative. Their names echoed through the cobbled streets as they worked tirelessly on Oldborough Farm. Edith Hodgkins was known as the diligent milkmaid who ensured fresh dairy products for the villagers. Oldborough Farm stood proudly amidst rolling hills and lush green pastures. It served as a reminder of simpler times when life revolved around hard work and close-knit communities. Nearby Haden Hill Coal Pits in Staffordshire provided fuel for warmth during cold winters. Blockley Station became an essential hub connecting Draycott to neighboring towns and cities. The arrival and departure of trains brought news from afar, linking this quaint village to the wider world beyond its borders. Col Augustus Francis Andrew Nicol Thorne's papers shed light on forgotten stories that unfolded within Draycott's boundaries. They revealed glimpses into the lives of Dyer families who had long resided here, leaving behind legacies etched into every brick and stone. The coronation festivities united Draycott like never before; an ox roast marked this momentous occasion with succulent flavors wafting through jubilant crowds celebrating their beloved monarch's ascent to power. Men gathered together in jovial camaraderie while raising glasses high in honor of their queen. Laughter filled every corner as they reveled in shared memories and dreams for a brighter future ahead. In Draycott, time seemed suspended - an idyllic haven where tradition met progress with open arms. This Cotswold village held onto its roots while embracing change that swept across generations.