Publications
We have published a number of booklets and articles and several are available to read on this website. We are always pleased to hear from anyone with ideas for a research project.
Lighthorne, A Short History by Peter Hinman (2006)
The booklet describes the history of Lighthorne from prehistoric times to the end of the 20th century.
Although out of print you can read the digital version here.
"Yes we remember it well!" edited by Keith Sheppard (2008)
The reminiscences of the 1940s of Lighthorne residents. Click here to read these reminiscences.
Lighthorne 1900-2000, a Century in Images by Colin Such (2010)
A collection of over 400 images of Lighthorne, with captions, produced originally on DVD.
My Working Life by Joe Gerring recorded by Peter Johnson
“My Working Life” details the working life of Joe Gerring who worked in the parish of Lighthorne from 1923 to 1936, as a farm labourer and woodman. Peter Johnson, after having worked with Joe at the Chesterton Estate Yard in the 1970s, was able to record Joe telling his own story in a broad south Warwickshire dialect.
Joe initially lived-in at New Westfield Farm where he worked for Bert Watts. In 1930 he started work at Pratts Farm, Lighthorne working for Fred Robbins. He lodged with Louisa Day at 4 Church Cottages, then after marrying Sarah Moore the family moved to a farm cottage at the end of Old School Lane. From 1936 to 1958 Joe worked as a woodman on the Willoughby de Broke Estate and during this time he lived in a tied cottage in Chesterton which he eventually bought. Most of the people he worked with lived in Lighthorne, and he gives a colourful account of their lives working on the estate.
The 90 minute audio recording, which has been professionally restored, is divided into 8 tracks 8-12 minutes in length. The Society has a limited number of the CD for sale at £6. Postage rates on application. Please use the contact form.