Hillary Wilson was born in 1947, and moved to Ampthill in 1978.
In this episode, Mariella Cook interviews long-time Ampthill resident Hilary Wilson, who shares her experiences of moving to the town in the 1970s. Hilary recalls her involvement with the Sea Cadets, working in social services, and volunteering at local schools and community groups. She also reminisces about Ampthill’s past, from beloved shops and teachers to the famous geese that once roamed the roundabout. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation filled with nostalgia and local historyAmpthill 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.
