IT IS perhaps fortunate that I can illustrate two topical events from the recent past this week. These are, firstly that it is Mothering Sunday, and secondly that the main article on the Nostalgia page of the Bucks Free Press features a highly decorated long-time local resident. But what is the connection you may ask.
The answer is the parish of Hedsor, near Bourne End. The only pictures showing Mothering Sunday traditions on the SWOP website, which is the source of all the pictures included this week, take place in St Nicholas the parish church of Hedsor, and the resident lived at nearby Hedsor Priory.
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The parish church of Hedsor, St Nicholas.
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The rector would hand out daffodils to the children on Mothering Sunday, March 1961.
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In June 1960 a special Pet’s Service was held in the churchyard of St Nicholas church, Hedsor. About 50 pets were blessed by the Rector.
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The tradition in Hedsor on Mothering Sunday was for children to hand daffodils to their mothers, March 1960.
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Four cyclists pause beneath the signpost at the junction of Hedsor Rd and Hedsor Hill to check their route, February 1960
Nostalgia column by Mike Dewey
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