Thingley Bridge Farmhouse

Today this blog is a continuation from the last one about Thingley Bridge Farm. Today is about the farmhouse and some of the history involved. I am including some information that I received from Paul and Priscilla Thatcher. Thingley Bridge farmhouse is a historical relevant building and is listed in a book by Pamela M. Slocombe "Wiltshire Farmhouses & Cottages 1500-1850". 

While we were visiting there I was able to take a few pictures inside the house. The muntin partition is in the next two pictures. The first one has a tapestry hanging on it in the dining room side and the second from the living room area. This wall was covered in plaster and was discovered during the renovation of the house. It was decided that they would sand blast it not knowing if the wall would handle it or crumble. Handle it, it did.

The next three pictures show the end of the house where James Wooton lived with his family. The first is the entrance to that area. The second shows the room of course the only original piece is the beam in the ceiling. The third picture shows the curved wall behind where the TV is situated, this is where the stairs curved to the upper floor.

The next three pictures show the fireplace area and a cast iron oven in the present dining room. Priscilla remembers her grandmother using the oven.

As I mentioned in the previous blog post Paul and Priscilla bought the farm from her father in an auction. This is the sign announcing the sale in 1984. They are hoping, that when they move her nephew will buy the farmhouse and keep the property in the family.

Once again it was such a privilege to visit the farmhouse and see where my ancestors lived, an experience I will never forget. Hopefully I get to return to Corsham and take a longer look around this area.

To the future while looking at the past!

Thank you for joining my search!

Dennis