A schoolmaster in the country – Part II And what of Titchfield? Could Shakespeare have worked in the village as a schoolmaster?? Possibly. There is evidence which can fit the known facts. The earls did employ schoolmasters. The disreputable Nicholas … Continued
A schoolmaster in the country – Part I John Aubrey the 17th century gossip, recorded in 1681 that he had heard that Shakespeare was a schoolmaster in the country. It is one of those tantalising remarks that is completely without … Continued
Here is the June edition of Titchfield News. As they are unable to print or distribute copies at this time we are making it available on this website.
A history of the fonts in St Peter’s, contributed by Penny Daish
Your village now has an Emblem (above) to be proud of. How the Titchfield Emblem came about Three Titchfield enthusiastic locals got together in the autumn of 2017 and convened the first of many informal meetings in the Queen’s Head pub! … Continued
More morbid thoughts about mass epidemics. In October 1347 a Genoese ship came into Messina harbour in Sicily. All of the crew were dead or dying. The harbour authorities quarantined the vessel and crew but it was to no avail … Continued
The British Pilgrimage Trust has been tracing old medieval pilgrimage routes and have recently discovered a route from Southampton to Canterbury. It is likely that the A27 runs close to the old footpath. It is probable that Titchfield lay on … Continued
Better late than never! After much delay the new Titchfield book was delivered this morning. I will be at the Queen’s Head to distribute/sell from 1 pm.
