Horace was an early member of the club and was reputed to have fought in WW1.
He was one of several brothers, including Rodney.

***Clark’s Stores, 1930, with members of the Clark family and their employees***
(photo courtesy of Friends of Droxford Church)

Clarks Of Droxford

A Memory of Droxford.

I can only say my late father was the grocer in the village – Rodney Clark. I was born in Manor Cottage. Dad died when I was only four years of age. My memories are of the shop in Park Lane, I would go with my mother’s uncle, Pat Page, delivering groceries around the surrounding villages. I can still remember the park in the summer evenings, watching cricket and playing on the swings. It was at that time I noticed a family member on the War plaque. Ross L. Clark RAF, later years I spent researching cousin Sgt Ross L. Clark RAF buried in Switzerland – a Lancaster crew-member. I remember my cousins Henry & Jane Clark sorting out the lists of groceries that had to go out on the two vans that the shop owned. The other driver was Stan Terry – I can still remember Stan. My dad died whilst playing golf in Lee On Solent. Sadly, a few years later, my mother moved me away from Droxford, having to give up my strong ties I had with my Uncle Horace. I still visit Droxford whenever I can to visit my father’s grave.

The family had the grocers shop in Droxford until 1973.

These photographs were taken in the early 1920’s and have been donated by Henry Clark, Horace Clark’s nephew (also an ex member).

They are reproduced on this page close to their actual size. To see an enlarged version click on a picture.

Horace, his wife, Audrey, and his brother, Rodney

Horace, Babe McNeil(?) and Rodney