James Harrison was born just over the Wiltshire border in the Hampshire village of Nether Wallop, an eavesdrop away from guns, canal boats and lapwings. His parents made the decision to move to Wiltshire soon after he was born, eventually settling in the centre of the county at Devizes. Like many teenagers, James could not wait to leave Wiltshire and head off for the bright lights. But a spell in Leeds and Staffordshire soon made him realise which side his bread was really buttered. He is now more than grateful that Wiltshire was to call him back, realising that it really is the best place to live. After spending 13 years as a presenter withBBC Wiltshire Sound he was offered the chance to produce A Sense of Place an opportunity he could not resist. The project is a chance for him to bring together all the things he has learnt from the true Moonrakers who appreciate just what it is to live and work in Wiltshire. So, for the next few months, James will be armed with a microphone and tape machine and travelling the length and breadth of Wiltshire to get A Sense of Place. Perhaps he will be meeting you at some point? Later he will be talking more about his own sense of place - so come back and see if you agree with his view of Wiltshire! In the meantime, email James on: james.harrison@bbc.co.uk with your thoughts on living and working in the county. If you were born and bred in Wiltshire why did you stay? If you have moved to Wiltshire, what brought you here? Let us know what you think so that we can produce a lasting record of what people in the twenty-first century really think about Wiltshire, its landscape and its communities. |