Chippins
From Lacey Green History
The house 'Chippins' was built circa 1939 on the west side of the Main Road, Lacey Green and was used for RAF personnel.
Group Captain Reginald Charles Jordan lived at Chippins during WW2. He served from 1941 to his death in Malta in 1943.
Group Captain Donald Osborne Finlay, after an illustrious career in the RAF retired in 1959 to 'Chippins' Main Road, Lacey Green.
Research Note. "Don" Finlay was best known to the public as an athlete. An all round athlete competing in long jump, shot put, and javelin, but best remembered as a hurdler. He competed in the Olympic Games in 1932, 1936 and 1948, when he was Captain of the British Team and chosen to take the "Olympic Oath". In 1934 he won gold at the Empire Games and competing in 1950 (aged 41) he still finished 5th.
Research Note
A Motor Accident in 1966 left Don confined to a wheelchair. The family moved to Lacey Green for two or three years before moving to Hampden. Don never accepted new his situation. He died in 1970.