Work starts on a Rivers of Time film
November 2011
As this book approaches release, it can be revealed that an option has been taken to produce a theatrical film. The director will be Justin Hardy; the screen play writer, Tina Pepler. In November 2010 they will be on Nevis with the author, June Goodfield, for a major reconnaissance trip. They will visit the main locations, meet many of the characters, and work on the screen play which will be completed in January 2011.
More information in About the film section.
TopIdentity of Philippa's marker stone carver proven
October 2010
Important information has come to light relating to the identity of James Stanclift who, the author deduced, carved Philippa’s marker tablet but had no documentary evidence to support this claim. James Stanclift was only on Nevis for about five years and then moved to America. Recently the author heard from his descendants, Bill Stancliff of Boston, Bob and Sherry Stancliff of Cincinatti. Over the years they had visited Nevis many times, seeking examples of his work during meticulous searches in all the obvious places. Yet they had no reason whatsoever, to have trekked to one of the most isolated locations on Nevis, in the expectation of finding James's work. But having seen the author's photographs they sent firm evidence, based on his distinctive style, that their ancestor had been the carver. They listed fifteen characteristics common to Stanclift’s carvings in America and those on her marker stone.
Herman Ward celebrates 100th birthday
September 2008
June Goodfield received a telephone call from Nevis on Tuesday 23rd September from friends who were just on their way to Herman Ward's 100th birthday party. Mr Ward provided crucial evidence to June Goodfield that helped her unravel the story of Philippa's life and her descendants. A stone mason, he worked on Prentis Works – the land on Saddle Hill where Philippa once lived. Celebrations and congratulations are very much in order.
Two years later [October 2010], he is still going strong!
