Great Grandmother from May Hill (General)

by gerrymary64, Thursday, January 29, 2009, 13:12 (5850 days ago)

My G Grandmother came over to England from Spain after Marrying my G Grandfather Thomas Bowery
she was Mrs Anna Bowery, They lived at the Glass houses May Hill. I've been told that there is a book
with some interesting stories in from my G Grandmother, The book is called
Tales of the Yattelton by Joe or John Watkins It is a collection of Tales,Old sayings, & Poetry. that he has gleaned and written in his lifetime on May Hill.
There were only 50 copies printed & i understand he has since past away, 'my condolences to the family.
I would love to find a copy to read about my G Grandmothers stories, as I'm researching my Family Tree
this would be very interesting to read.
I look for word to anyone who can throw some light on the where about's of the book mentioned.

Regards

Geraldine Sandford.

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Thomas & Anna BOWERY - prior threads

by slowhands @, proud of his ancient Dean Forest roots, Thursday, January 29, 2009, 19:36 (5849 days ago) @ gerrymary64

http://www.forum.forest-of-dean.net/index.php?mode=thread&id=11689#p11691

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Yartleton Hill now known as May Hill

by slowhands @, proud of his ancient Dean Forest roots, Thursday, January 29, 2009, 19:49 (5849 days ago) @ gerrymary64

Yartleton possibly derived from Celtic iarkledune, meaning round-topped hill.

May Hill used to be known as Yartleton Hill, but may have been renamed because of the May Day activities there :-
Each May Day (the first of May), morris dancers dance in the new dawn on the top of May Hill and hundreds of
observers join in the celebration. A ceremony on May Day morning has been carried out for several centuries,
originally it included of a mock battle between youths signifying the fight between Summer and Winter.


One of May Hill’s longest modern-day residents, Mr. Joe Watkins,......

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