tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8114527327030897117.post880492651904098354..comments2024-03-25T14:12:40.437+13:00Comments on Tauranga Historical Society: Woodhill, Grange RoadBrett Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07706734864792449845noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8114527327030897117.post-28468489394472346092017-10-10T08:40:23.271+13:002017-10-10T08:40:23.271+13:00This magnificent old home belonged to my grandpare...This magnificent old home belonged to my grandparents, Lionel Deacon Lees and Anne Elizabeth (Betty) Lees for many years. When the house became too big for them to look after, Lionel and Betty moved next door to where the original tennis courts were. In Later years, Woodhill was converted into a funeral home and Gran and Grandad were finally put to rest there. <br />My father, Julian, and his sister Olwyn grew up at Woodhill. Olwyn rode her beloved horse, Monty and Julian spent his weekends shaping the hedges or helping in the orchard. <br />There are rumours that a ghost could be heard walking the long hall at night. The Maoris who helped on the farm would never stay at Woodhill after dark because apparently some Maori land wars were fought on this site.<br />It is definitely a home of historical significance and it's wonderful to see it being maintained for future (and recently passed) generations alike. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11877326685044355807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8114527327030897117.post-90540030300202055992017-04-29T15:23:19.082+12:002017-04-29T15:23:19.082+12:00As a small child I stayed at Woodhill when my frie...As a small child I stayed at Woodhill when my friend Olwyn Lees lived here.<br />Her Father was Solicitor Lionel Lees and operated a Law Office in Tauranga.<br />I lived just up the road at Maungawhare. Olwyn and I were pupils at Otumoetai Primary. We played 'Dental Nurses' practicing our skills on the pruned Hydrangea Bushes - replacing the pith in the stalk with sand, dirt and egg shells from the chicken coop.... Fun childhood memories. Alys Ingrid Revfeim Wicksteedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03596119538160834004noreply@blogger.com