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A brick built house containing; The lot was purchased by Steward.
See page 69 of Melton Constable, Briston & District in Old Postcards by R Bunn, first published 1991 |
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Memories collected by Chris Holderness of
Rig-a-Jig-Jig for the East Anglian Traditional Musical Trust. The CH numbers refer to Chris's Archive on eatmt.org. |
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From Irene Mendham of Dereham, 2004 (CH B5-1-25b) . . . made me remember the lovely musical evenings in the Chequers Inn, Briston. I think I am going too far back when I mention my father (Mr Syd Hewitt) was landlord for 25 years in 1945. My grandfather was previously landlord for the same amount of time. During the war the pub would be packed with RAF from Foulsham, also RAMC from Stody Lodge. All travelled on their bikes. I was on piano and occasionally a violinist, Sydney Youngs and ? Willimott on piano accordion. There were marvellous singers - cannot recall their names. It was so sad when sometimes air crew failed to turn up. In spite of rationing, a lady called Lolly Sexton would bring a huge pudding to distribute. Everyone happy. The Fair at Briston was a big event - all surrounding villages attended, ending with song-songs. Dancing classes were held in the Club Room under tuition of Beryl and Trixie Philips from Craymere, with Syd Reymolds supplying the music (he had cycle and radio shop in Briston). Songs of wartime which I still sometimes play were: We'll Meet Again, Lilli Marlene, White Cliffs of Dover, Lambeth Walk, Deep Purple, You are my Sunshine, Washing on the Seigfried Line, Sing as we Go, There'll always be an England, Bless 'em all. Dances were: Hokey-Cokey, Palais Glide.' |
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