Public Services Memories

In this section of the website you will find interviews with Frome people about their work in  local public services.

Sarah Bullmore discusses children’s services and Christ Church School
Sarah Bullmore discusses children’s services and Christ Church School 601 768 Mercer Design

Sarah Bullmore talks about working with different agencies and the setting up of the Children’s and Healthy Living Centre at Christ Church School

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Margaret Binney remembers her work with schools and families
Margaret Binney remembers her work with schools and families 225 295 Mercer Design

Margaret Binney talks about being a relief foster parent and working with schools, play schools and families in and around Frome

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Isabel George remembers popular leisure classes in and around Frome
Isabel George remembers popular leisure classes in and around Frome 650 768 Mercer Design

Isabel George worked as an artist and potter and organised a variety of community education classes in Frome and the surrounding villages

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Paul Truscott recalls the beginning of the Frome Society for Local Study
Paul Truscott recalls the beginning of the Frome Society for Local Study 250 339 Mercer Design

Paul Truscott talks about how he developed a lifelong fascination with local history through talking with teacher, Eunice Overend

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Muriel Chapman talks about her long service as a volunteer
Muriel Chapman talks about her long service as a volunteer 480 640 Mercer Design

Muriel Chapman was a volunteer in Frome over many years. She received many awards and was chosen to represent Somerset volunteers at the Royal Albert Hall

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Blanche Farley recalls Frome Selwood Hospital and the Frome Workhouse
Blanche Farley recalls Frome Selwood Hospital and the Frome Workhouse 225 260 Mercer Design

Blanche Farley worked for the Health Authority and came to Frome in 1987 to manage the closure of the Frome Selwood Hospital

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Gloria Wingrove shares her memories of working in health care
Gloria Wingrove shares her memories of working in health care 225 271 Mercer Design

Gloria Wingrove looks back at her varied working career and recalls how she came to be employed as a health care assistant at the Frome Medical Practice

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Jackie Lobley describes her work as a midwife in Frome
Jackie Lobley describes her work as a midwife in Frome 200 282 Mercer Design

Jackie Lobley discusses her career as an NHS midwife in the Frome area and looks back at some of the deliveries she attended

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Dr Mary Harrison reflects on her time at the Frome Medical Practice
Dr Mary Harrison reflects on her time at the Frome Medical Practice 200 237 Mercer Design

Dr Mary Harrison was the first female GP employed at the Frome Medical Practice. Here she talks about her work with young families

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Dr Bob Griffiths talks about his work as a Frome doctor
Dr Bob Griffiths talks about his work as a Frome doctor 200 257 Mercer Design

The Frome Health Centre on Park Road was the first health centre in Somerset and opened in 1969. Dr Bob Griffiths joined the practice in 1971

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