Greenhill Echo
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Guaranteed up-to-date reminiscences of unremembered things.
From the Paleolithic era to the Industrial Revolution - and beyond.
From the Paleolithic era to the Industrial Revolution - and beyond.
According to documentary evidence held by the county constabulary's Black Museum, Samuel Badham is the only person ever to have been convicted of drunken GBH on himself. June 22nd 1967 wasn't a good day for him, as he was also the victim of the same assault.
D Norton's Histories Of Greenhill
D Norton's Histories Of Greenhill
September 12, 2026 at 6:39 PM
According to documentary evidence held by the county constabulary's Black Museum, Samuel Badham is the only person ever to have been convicted of drunken GBH on himself. June 22nd 1967 wasn't a good day for him, as he was also the victim of the same assault.
D Norton's Histories Of Greenhill
D Norton's Histories Of Greenhill
Tales were told in the 1980s about a teenage ghost girl staring from an upper window of Hagbury House. The fact that the county heritage trust allowed the housekeeper's family to live in a private wing of the house seems to have escaped the notice of investigators.
Chris Jensen, folklorist.
Chris Jensen, folklorist.
September 4, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Tales were told in the 1980s about a teenage ghost girl staring from an upper window of Hagbury House. The fact that the county heritage trust allowed the housekeeper's family to live in a private wing of the house seems to have escaped the notice of investigators.
Chris Jensen, folklorist.
Chris Jensen, folklorist.
The road sign at Ash Crossing states that the motorway junction is 6 miles in one direction, and also that the same junction is 6 miles in the opposite direction. Both of these are, of course, entirely correct.
Nick's Newsletter "Highway History" issue, August 2026
Nick's Newsletter "Highway History" issue, August 2026
September 4, 2026 at 10:53 AM
The road sign at Ash Crossing states that the motorway junction is 6 miles in one direction, and also that the same junction is 6 miles in the opposite direction. Both of these are, of course, entirely correct.
Nick's Newsletter "Highway History" issue, August 2026
Nick's Newsletter "Highway History" issue, August 2026
We at the Echo have been a little quiet lately, but occasionally it pays to have some time for internal reflection. If you can find a calm and quiet spot somewhere in nature in which to contemplate then so much the better!
August 23, 2026 at 8:20 AM
We at the Echo have been a little quiet lately, but occasionally it pays to have some time for internal reflection. If you can find a calm and quiet spot somewhere in nature in which to contemplate then so much the better!
The riverside just opposite from Patchett's Bend has been known for centuries as a favourite spot for waterfowl, although it is unclear why they don't cross to the other bank where the public park offers them bounty by way of picnic food scraps.
Sabrina River Guide, 2014 edition
Sabrina River Guide, 2014 edition
July 20, 2026 at 9:59 AM
The riverside just opposite from Patchett's Bend has been known for centuries as a favourite spot for waterfowl, although it is unclear why they don't cross to the other bank where the public park offers them bounty by way of picnic food scraps.
Sabrina River Guide, 2014 edition
Sabrina River Guide, 2014 edition
The paths of Greenhill have been well trodden for many centuries but sadly some of them are less travelled in the modern ages.
Rev. Raymond, St Andrews parish newsletter June 2016
Rev. Raymond, St Andrews parish newsletter June 2016
July 17, 2026 at 1:25 PM
The paths of Greenhill have been well trodden for many centuries but sadly some of them are less travelled in the modern ages.
Rev. Raymond, St Andrews parish newsletter June 2016
Rev. Raymond, St Andrews parish newsletter June 2016
@welcometowillerby.bsky.social Happy to report my copy of your book arrived today, along with some additional ephemera. Thankyou very much for all this wonderousness!
July 16, 2026 at 12:48 PM
@welcometowillerby.bsky.social Happy to report my copy of your book arrived today, along with some additional ephemera. Thankyou very much for all this wonderousness!
They never explained why Greenhill's name was left off the maps in road atlases for many years, even though the town and railway station were easily visible. A friend once told me it was to prevent supernatural attack by Axis powers in World War II - so why just this area?
Chris Jensen.
Chris Jensen.
July 14, 2026 at 12:55 PM
They never explained why Greenhill's name was left off the maps in road atlases for many years, even though the town and railway station were easily visible. A friend once told me it was to prevent supernatural attack by Axis powers in World War II - so why just this area?
Chris Jensen.
Chris Jensen.
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All of us are haunted.
It's up to us to gather our ghosts and harness their power for good.
It's up to us to gather our ghosts and harness their power for good.
July 13, 2026 at 6:55 PM
All of us are haunted.
It's up to us to gather our ghosts and harness their power for good.
It's up to us to gather our ghosts and harness their power for good.
Sometimes there's nothing finer than walking down to Patchett's Bend for a picnic by the river in the Sunday afternoon shade.
Nick's Newsletter, July 2011
Nick's Newsletter, July 2011
July 12, 2026 at 12:57 PM
Sometimes there's nothing finer than walking down to Patchett's Bend for a picnic by the river in the Sunday afternoon shade.
Nick's Newsletter, July 2011
Nick's Newsletter, July 2011
So Hookland have an actual physical book out, Willerby do short stories and even music, and it's all great - but it does give the Greenhill Echo's editorial team a slight dose of imposter syndrome. Mayhap we need to up our game somewhat!
July 11, 2026 at 8:34 PM
So Hookland have an actual physical book out, Willerby do short stories and even music, and it's all great - but it does give the Greenhill Echo's editorial team a slight dose of imposter syndrome. Mayhap we need to up our game somewhat!
Good morning from Greenhill! Have a good day everyone 😎
July 5, 2026 at 7:46 AM
Good morning from Greenhill! Have a good day everyone 😎
It is said that the Long Ridge motor factory was hidden from enemy view during World War 2 by the use of "strange incantations". Whether true or mere speculation, only one single firebomb hit the area during the Blitz destroying Mr Vokes's dustbin.
Sunday Echo, May 8th 2025
Sunday Echo, May 8th 2025
June 29, 2026 at 10:42 AM
It is said that the Long Ridge motor factory was hidden from enemy view during World War 2 by the use of "strange incantations". Whether true or mere speculation, only one single firebomb hit the area during the Blitz destroying Mr Vokes's dustbin.
Sunday Echo, May 8th 2025
Sunday Echo, May 8th 2025
Mr Russell was an absolute genius of a watch and clock maker and repairer, but as nobody could ever quite recall exactly when he started his business, or when he retired, a lot of locals still think he knew something more about horology than one might expect.
Nick's Newsletter, August 2020
Nick's Newsletter, August 2020
June 29, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Mr Russell was an absolute genius of a watch and clock maker and repairer, but as nobody could ever quite recall exactly when he started his business, or when he retired, a lot of locals still think he knew something more about horology than one might expect.
Nick's Newsletter, August 2020
Nick's Newsletter, August 2020
One of the former radio buildings is already converted into luxury apartments, another into small workshop units, but they won't comment on the rumours that the transmitters will remain in situ now they've been switched off.
Rob Parry, Beeb & Beyond Magazine #9
Rob Parry, Beeb & Beyond Magazine #9
June 27, 2026 at 8:28 PM
One of the former radio buildings is already converted into luxury apartments, another into small workshop units, but they won't comment on the rumours that the transmitters will remain in situ now they've been switched off.
Rob Parry, Beeb & Beyond Magazine #9
Rob Parry, Beeb & Beyond Magazine #9
Modernising the town centre is one thing, but putting ultra-modern buildings on certain sites without checking what lies beneath is asking for trouble. Doubly so if it was blitzed by the Luftwaffe during WW2.
Pub Lore podcast, March 2026
Pub Lore podcast, March 2026
June 27, 2026 at 11:56 AM
Modernising the town centre is one thing, but putting ultra-modern buildings on certain sites without checking what lies beneath is asking for trouble. Doubly so if it was blitzed by the Luftwaffe during WW2.
Pub Lore podcast, March 2026
Pub Lore podcast, March 2026
"It has been said that the number of locks on the Tardbicke Flight is different depending on if a boat is travelling up the slope, or down. Can't say I was ever brave enough to try counting!" - Mr Babb, the boatman.
June 27, 2026 at 11:34 AM
"It has been said that the number of locks on the Tardbicke Flight is different depending on if a boat is travelling up the slope, or down. Can't say I was ever brave enough to try counting!" - Mr Babb, the boatman.
We apologise sincerely for the lengthy off-air period, but with extended recovery from illness plus an already terrible memory meant that updates had to cease temporarily. Greenhill is now back on the air so let's get these "up-to-date reminiscences of unremembered things" back on the road 😎
June 27, 2026 at 11:23 AM
We apologise sincerely for the lengthy off-air period, but with extended recovery from illness plus an already terrible memory meant that updates had to cease temporarily. Greenhill is now back on the air so let's get these "up-to-date reminiscences of unremembered things" back on the road 😎
It's been an odd time in Greenhill recently and we've all been busy with other tasks and chores, not to mention the Midsummer Fayre, but we should be resuming our online missives shortly now that the portents look right again.
July 8, 2025 at 8:42 PM
It's been an odd time in Greenhill recently and we've all been busy with other tasks and chores, not to mention the Midsummer Fayre, but we should be resuming our online missives shortly now that the portents look right again.
"Fences are there only for people. The land and its various inhabitants care not for the petty rules and restrictions that mankind attempts to lay upon them."
Miss Newtons' diary, May 5th 1935.
Miss Newtons' diary, May 5th 1935.
May 5, 2025 at 9:49 AM
"Fences are there only for people. The land and its various inhabitants care not for the petty rules and restrictions that mankind attempts to lay upon them."
Miss Newtons' diary, May 5th 1935.
Miss Newtons' diary, May 5th 1935.
"Well, Del always swore blind that one Christmas time he'd seen the sun shine all the way down Biggs Tunnel end to end. Never believed him 'cos of course it's not dead straight, until I saw it meself back in December '74."
Boatman's Diary, P. Babb, 1987.
Boatman's Diary, P. Babb, 1987.
May 3, 2025 at 2:54 PM
"Well, Del always swore blind that one Christmas time he'd seen the sun shine all the way down Biggs Tunnel end to end. Never believed him 'cos of course it's not dead straight, until I saw it meself back in December '74."
Boatman's Diary, P. Babb, 1987.
Boatman's Diary, P. Babb, 1987.
"As usual, newcomers to Greenhill Easter Fayre scoffed at the notion that pace eggs would roll up the slope of Hill Lane. After several demonstrations proved that to be fact they left quickly, citing previous engagements elsewhere."
Miss Newton's diary, April 18th 1933.
Miss Newton's diary, April 18th 1933.
April 21, 2025 at 9:27 PM
"As usual, newcomers to Greenhill Easter Fayre scoffed at the notion that pace eggs would roll up the slope of Hill Lane. After several demonstrations proved that to be fact they left quickly, citing previous engagements elsewhere."
Miss Newton's diary, April 18th 1933.
Miss Newton's diary, April 18th 1933.
Apologies for the lack of updates. There was an electromagnetic emanation at Patchett's Bend on the Equinox which took out Greenhill's telecoms, and it took until Saturday for Openreach and the district council's exorcists working together to remedy the matter.
April 21, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Apologies for the lack of updates. There was an electromagnetic emanation at Patchett's Bend on the Equinox which took out Greenhill's telecoms, and it took until Saturday for Openreach and the district council's exorcists working together to remedy the matter.
Once again the Cornmasters Guild gathered at the Black Well on the Spring Equinox to recite Ward's Scroll in chorus and ensure its waters would nourish the land for another year. The reason for the verse about hounds flying about the village is lost to time.
Sunday Echo, 22/03/2020
Sunday Echo, 22/03/2020
March 24, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Once again the Cornmasters Guild gathered at the Black Well on the Spring Equinox to recite Ward's Scroll in chorus and ensure its waters would nourish the land for another year. The reason for the verse about hounds flying about the village is lost to time.
Sunday Echo, 22/03/2020
Sunday Echo, 22/03/2020
The Fourstone monument actually stands on MoD land, but the troops who put the fence up were local lads and ran the wire around the other side of the circle. A new CO had the error corrected later, but after the "ghoul" incident the fence was returned to its original line.
Sunday Echo, 11/11/2018
Sunday Echo, 11/11/2018
March 11, 2025 at 3:12 PM
The Fourstone monument actually stands on MoD land, but the troops who put the fence up were local lads and ran the wire around the other side of the circle. A new CO had the error corrected later, but after the "ghoul" incident the fence was returned to its original line.
Sunday Echo, 11/11/2018
Sunday Echo, 11/11/2018