Blackmore Vale towards Duncliffe Hill

View of the Blackmore Vale farmland towards Duncliffe Hill where the Hiscock's farmed in the 18th and 19th century.

Christ Church, East Stour, Dorset

The local church for generations of Hiscock's. At least three generations between 1800 and 1900 are buried in the churchyard. Also buried here is Francis Rogers Gray (farmer) whose two daughters both married Hiscocks.

Hiscock grave in Farnham, Dorset

The grave to the left foreground of this photo with the arch top is that of Francis Rogers (died 1903) and Emily Jane Hiscock (died 1923) at St Laurence Church. The churchyard is not far from their farm which they had in the late 19th century. Also commemorated on the gravestone are their grandsons Walter and Francis Harris who were both killed aged 19 in World War 1 in France.

Rookery Farm, Farnham

This is Rookery Farm which was worked by Francis Rogers Hiscock in the late 19th century. It where my great grandfather, Robert Hiscock, was born and raised. The old farm building is seen behind the more modern barns. Francis was also involved in the timber trade at the time as was ideal based near Farnham woods in the Chase.

Rookery Farm, Farnham

Another view of the farm showing the location next to the main entrance to the Larmer Tree gardens which were once owned by General Pitt- Rivers and which now host an annual music festival.

Hiscock Grave in Farnham

Another view of Francis Rogers and Emily Jane Hiscock's grave.

My grandmother and children

Picture taken in the mid to late 1950's of Violet Doris Wareham (nee Hiscock) and children probably taken at the family home at Christy's Lane in Shaftesbury. Clockwise from the bottom left is - Pauline, Graham, Raymond, Celia, Alex, unknown girl (possibly Maureen or Sandra), my dad Rodney, unknown boy (although we think we know who it is) and the small child on nan's lap is Nigel.

Hiscock grave in Cann Church, Shaftesbury

The old Cann Church is at the bottom of Salisbury Street. This rectangular grave in the centre is my nan's mother's Ethel Rose Hiscock (nee Kelly). The churchyard overlooks the Blackmore Vale towards St James.

Violet Doris Wareham's (nee Hiscock) grave

This is my nan's grave in Mampitts Road Cemetery in Shaftesbury.

Hiscock grave, East Stour, Dorset

This grave is that of Edwin (died 1889) and Anne Hiscock (died 1880). It is to the right side of the churchyard as you enter the main gate. The plinth behind this grave and just visible in this photo is the memorial of William Hiscock, Edwin's brother (died 1837).

Gray family grave, East Stour

To the centre left in light brown is the memorial to Hannh Gray (died 1841), Francis Rogers Gray (died 1866)and their son Nicholas (who was buried in Tisbury and died 1829). Their daughter was Anne Gray who married Edwin Hiscock. The memorial is now hard to read and is not marking the grave any more. However the splendour of the tombstone is, I think, evidence to quite a family that was doing quite well in these difficult times for small farmers.

High Grove Farm, East Stour

This was the farm where Francis Rogers Gray and Hannah Gray lived in the early 19th century. Francis was still here in 1851 as a widower. Also recorded in 1851 was Francis Rogers Hiscock, his grandson, as well as others Hiscocks. The date on the main farmhouse is 1620.