Doug Tilbury

One of the five original writers and researchers of the Local History Group

PROFILE ON L.H.G. WEBSITE

Douglas Tilbury was born in 1934 at no 1 Hillock Cottages, Parslows Hillock, Lily Bottom Lane.

He started at St. John's School, Lacey Green in 1939, at the outbreak of World War II. He later attended Mill End Road School in High Wycombe.

After that he began work for his father on their small tenanted farm at Parslows Hillock.

NATIONAL SERVICE. He was called up for National Service in the R.A.F., and became an Engine Mechanic (Turbine) with 56 Squadron, working on the Meteor Mark VIII.

DEMOBBED. When demobbed back to the family farm, he began working for a contractor on hedge trimming and combining, and later developed his own business.

PARISH OFFICES. Douglas was on the Parish Council for 8 years, and the P.C.C. for 20 years. He was a Churchwarden for 10 years.

INTERESTS. Now retired, he retains his keen interest in World War II aviation, especially local flying activities. He is a member of the Royal Air Force National Service Association. He was a founder member of Princes Risborough and District Historical Farm Machinery Club.

LOCAL LINKS. His family has local links, which go back many generations.

FAMILY

Doug married Kathleen Nicholls in 1934 at St Mary's Princes Risborough. They had 2 children, Peter and Heather.

His parents were Reg Tilbury and Lucy, nee. Evans. They married in 1928. Doug was their only Child.

SEE;-

Under 'Properties'. Hillock Cottages no 1, Doug's report entitled "Four Cottages "Tanks & Thunder Boxes"

Under 'Amenities' Village Policemen, Doug remembers PC Goldsmith.

Under 'Properties' Hillock Cottages 1-4.