Harry and "Pop" Parslow

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Harry John Parslow born 1909 was the son of Peter "Baggy" Parslow and Martha.

Amelia Ellen Williams known as "Pop", because she just popped out when she was born in 1909, was the daughter of Ebenezer & Rachel Williams of Owlswick.

Harry and Pop married in 1937 and then lived in one of the three cottages called 'The Bunch' on Upper Woodway, Loosley Row. These were on the bank opposite the back entrance to Loosley House. They were pulled down when the narrow road was improved. They belonged to Mr. Hickman. the builder.

Harry and Pop had 2 children, both born at The Bunch, as follows :-

Douglas Parslow born 1940 married Susan (Sue) E Russell in 1969. click Doug & Sue Parslow for their life story

Dorothy Parslow born 1945 remained single. click Dorothy Parslow for her life story.

1939 Register (census). The Bunch, Upper Woodway. Harry J Parslow born 1909, Amelia E Parslow born 1909

Harry died in 1964 at The Bunch, Woodway, Loosley Row.

'Pop' died in 1982 at Greenlands no 4. Tribute in Hallmark by Harry Church. -

"Mrs Amelia Parslow. Known to friends and relatives as 'Pop'. she came from the village of Owlswick, which is near Longwick, marrying Harry Parslow, who at one time lived in a small bungalow which used to stand where the entrance to Messrs Dell's building yard now is. Her husband, who died in 1964, was at the time a member of my staff at Bomber Command, so I have had many years association with the family

They had two children, Douglas and Dorothy, who are extremely well known for their contribution to our village life.

I am very gratified by the many tributes various people have expressed to me, especially emphasizing the quiet unassuming manner, combined with the complete honesty and trustworthiness of all the family, be it at work or play.

'Pop' could well be called 'a quiet woman', but what tremendous influence that quietness engendered."