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Here Wendy Mcilroy recollects memories of her grandfather at Burpham:-
From a very young age I remember going to Burpham (in the 1960's) to see my granddad, Jim Binfield, who was a shepherd. I can recall many happy memories from my childhood. I used to play on the roundabout and slide and walk down Jacob's ladder to the river bank; then I would climb back to the top and granddad and I would sit outside the George and Dragon with a drink.
My mother's family, the Binfields, lived at Burpham from approximately 1935. My mother, Evelyn Binfield, is buried at the church in Burpham. From the age of 10 I used to walk from Arundel to Burpham to see my grandfather and to visit my mother's grave as often as I could. Burpham is a very special place to me with lots of memories.
Anyone who knows the area will know of the fantastic walks, especially Lepar's path which takes you along the Downs at Burpham.
My grandfather's crooks used to be on display above the door inside the pub. Granddad was known and loved by both villagers and visitors, and knowing
granddad he had many stories to tell them. He is dead now but in me he still lives on.
I am 40 now, married with two children: one of five, the other fifteen. We all still visit Burpham at least every two months, and for me, Burpham itself hasn't changed, only the people.
When we turn the corner into Burpham in the car, the hairs on the back of my neck still stand on end. My nanny and granddad used to live in the cottage by the telephone box, and like the rest of Burpham it seems to have been enclosed in a time bubble.
If you have never been to Burpham, I highly recommend it for a visit.
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