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Hello Somerset! I had never heard the term before, and certainly didn't know its meaning! It's a rather poignant concept. My only thought about putting it on signs, if it's there without explanation, is that perhaps there are others (quite a few?) who, like me, don't know what it signifies, and won't be able to tell from a road sign. Is there a risk of it getting muddled up in people's minds with those 'thank you for driving carefully' signs? (That's not meant to be an entirely flippant comment.) I wonder if it's something that would be better commemorated (and I think it should be) by a plaque somewhere in the village, rather than on a name sign. What do others think? Roger -----Original Message----- From: Issues related to Historic Environment Records [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Talya Bagwell Sent: 11 January 2007 10:48 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Thankful Villages Happy New Year Everyone, this is Somerset calling! I have been contacted by a highways colleague who has been asked by a local councillor if the term 'Thankful Village' can be added to a local village place sign. I'm sure you are all aware that a 'Thankful Village' is one that had no fatalities in the First World War (though whether this means people born in the village or just resident at the time I'm unsure) and we have about five in Somerset. I am curious to know whether this term has been commemorated on any other recent place name signs, roadside stones etc elsewhere in the country. Also, with regards to charging, I'd like to suggest a dental/doctor type system of charging people for time wasted when they do not turn up for HER appointments! Regards, Talya Talya Bagwell Historic Environment Record Officer Visit the Historic Environment Record online www.somerset.gov.uk/heritage -- This communication is intended solely for the person (s) or organisation to whom it is addressed. It may contain privileged and confidential information and if you are not the intended recipient (s), you must not copy, distribute or take any action in reliance on it. If you have received this e-mail in error please notify the sender and copy the message to [log in to unmask] Individuals are advised that by replying to, or sending an e-mail message to Somerset County Council, you accept that you have no explicit or implicit expectation of privacy. In line with the Surveillance and Monitoring Policy, any e-mail messages (and attachments) transmitted over the Council's network may be subject to scrutiny. The information in this message including any attachments may be confidential or privileged and is for the use of the named recipient only. If you are not the named or intended recipient you may not copy, distribute, or deliver this message to anyone or take any action in reliance on it. If you receive this message in error please contact the sender immediately and delete it from your system