Stories To Listen To

Hawksmoor Farm has played a significant role in the history of Adderley village, from before the first world war to the present day. These recording give you a picture of the history of Hawksmoor since 1938 when the Clare family moved there. You will hear the voices of Robert Clare and Lorna Moseley, siblings who …

Keith Renwick interviewed Alan Lazarus about life at Adderley School when his father, seen here in the picture, was the head at Adderley School in the 1960’s and early 70’s

On 15th July 2025 Val Nash, Adderley Heritage Project, was privileged to able to interview descendants of soldiers from 331st Regiment 83rd Battalion of the US Army who were based in Adderley at the Training Camp prior to shipping to France in the D-Day landings. Our sincere thanks to Dave Nicholas a farmer from Tarporley …

A fascinating interview that captures life in Adderley from the outbreak of the First World War and remembers the Jamesons at Hawksmore and the school at The Old Rectory. Recorded in 2024

As we celebrate 80th anniversary of VE Day, it seems fitting to add a little to the heritage website about the way that Adderley was involved in the Second World War and how we are marking this important anniversary. This week, Adderley is joining the rest of the UK in ringing the Church Bells at …

This is a recording of a radio interview with Frank Butter, which dates back some decades. We’re not sure exactly where it came from – possibly BBC Radio Shropshire – or exactly when, but if you know, we’d be very grateful to find out more about it. It’s Possible that the interviewer it may be …

You can listen to Barry who has been a resident of Adderley for thirty years and is well known around the village. For those who don’t know him he was responsible for the amazing flower displays around the village for many years and still takes pride in overseeing the team who now look after the …