David Bartram, interviewed by Mariella Cook, recounts his early life in Ampthill, born in 1949 at 153 Oliver Street. He remembers playing near Paul Roberts' smallholding and the Conker tree. David moved to a bungalow at 169 Oliver Street, where his grandad lived. He attended local schools, including the Infant School on Flitwick Road and the Sands School. David's brother, Brian, worked for JM Hills and later moved to Southampton. David's father was an ambulance driver, and his mother worked at the Council offices. David also recalled various local shops and characters, highlighting the changes in Ampthill over the years.
Ampthill Past Memories is a podcast series from the Ampthill and District Preservation Society.
Long-standing residents of Ampthill and around, have recorded their memories of Ampthill Past giving a unique insight into their personal and working lives of several decades ago. The interviews conjure up a fabulous picture of how Ampthill used to be and highlights some of the interesting goings on and colourful characters that used to reside in the area. If you would like to be involved and help us continue to preserve Ampthill’s historic past, email ampthillpastmemories@gmail.com or go to the Ampthill and District Preservation Society website for further information.
