The real story of Bartlow is of the community and of those who have made it their home. It is the stories and memories of the people that have lived in Bartlow which reach across the years and give a sense of days gone by.
In our 'Voices from the past' we hope to provide profiles on eminent Bartlovians from the past and where possible memories of those that have grown-up, lived and worked in Bartlow.
Our database will hopefully grow as we discover more about those characters that have at one time called Bartlow their home.
..was born in Bartlow in 1897 and recounts her life as a young child growing up in the village.
Professor Robert (Mac) McCance
..was an eminent nutritionist who, amongst other acheivements, published in 1940 what is still considered the foremost publication on human nutrition. His research was very 'hands on'.
Sir Busick Harwood and Rev. Joseph Hall
...lived in the village at the same time in the early 1800's. Dr Harwood was Downing College's first Professor of Medicine. Reverand Hall was minister of our church. Having very different personalities the two clashed over village affairs.
...estate manager who lived with his wife in Old Hall during the second world war. Of aristocratic birth, little did the villagers know of his scandalous past.
...former local councillor, church warden, artist, shepherdess and supplier of free range eggs to the village continues to live in Bartlow.
...came to Bartlow during the War as a teenager to escape the London bombing but found a new career and a husband. Betty now lives in Saffron Walden.
...all round sportsman and former county rugby player continues to live in retirement in Bartlow where he farmed and ran his businesses for so many years.