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'From a 1934 Liverpool newspaper'
From the 'Liverpool Post and Mercury,' dated Thursday, July 19, 1934
FORMER LIVERPOOL SHIPBROKER'S MONEY- EXECUTORS' APPEAL SUCCEEDS
The Court of Appeal, consisting of the Master of the Rolls and Lords Justices Romer and Maugham, yesterday heard an appeal by Mr. Hugh Teesdale, Little Bookham, Surrey, and Archdeacon Henry Thomas Dixon, of the Rectory, Church Stretton, Shropshire, the executors of the late Joseph William Hort Lyne, a retired Liverpool shipbroker, who died in 1932, leaving estate valued at over ｣95,000.
As his executors, the appellants had brought an action against his widow, Mrs. Elizabeth Annie Lyne, a lady of eighty-five, stated to be living at the Old Rectory, Church Stretton, to have it decided whether the widow or the executors were entitled to a sum of ｣12,500 which, at the death of Mrs. Lyne's husband, was standing in the joint names of Mr. and Mrs. Lyne at two banks.
Sir Gerald Hirst, K.C., for the executors, said whatever hapened the widow would not be prejudiced. The importance of the case was in respect of the ultimate destination of the money in question. By the judgement appealed against, Mr. Justice Bennett held that the widow was entitled to the sum in question.
Mr. Vaisey, K.C., submitted that there was a presumption of law that the payment into the joint account was for the advancement of the widow. That presumption might be rebutted if it were found that the payment to the joint account was made for convenience. Here the circumstances negatived the idea of convenience.
The Master of the Rolls, giving judgement, said that during the last eleven years of his life the testator had come to look on the joint account as his own. The facts of the case rebutted the presumption that money paid into the account was intended to benefit his wife after his own death. The appeal must be allowed.
Lords Justices Romer and Maugham concurred.
FORMER LIVERPOOL SHIPBROKER'S MONEY- EXECUTORS' APPEAL SUCCEEDS
The Court of Appeal, consisting of the Master of the Rolls and Lords Justices Romer and Maugham, yesterday heard an appeal by Mr. Hugh Teesdale, Little Bookham, Surrey, and Archdeacon Henry Thomas Dixon, of the Rectory, Church Stretton, Shropshire, the executors of the late Joseph William Hort Lyne, a retired Liverpool shipbroker, who died in 1932, leaving estate valued at over ｣95,000.
As his executors, the appellants had brought an action against his widow, Mrs. Elizabeth Annie Lyne, a lady of eighty-five, stated to be living at the Old Rectory, Church Stretton, to have it decided whether the widow or the executors were entitled to a sum of ｣12,500 which, at the death of Mrs. Lyne's husband, was standing in the joint names of Mr. and Mrs. Lyne at two banks.
Sir Gerald Hirst, K.C., for the executors, said whatever hapened the widow would not be prejudiced. The importance of the case was in respect of the ultimate destination of the money in question. By the judgement appealed against, Mr. Justice Bennett held that the widow was entitled to the sum in question.
Mr. Vaisey, K.C., submitted that there was a presumption of law that the payment into the joint account was for the advancement of the widow. That presumption might be rebutted if it were found that the payment to the joint account was made for convenience. Here the circumstances negatived the idea of convenience.
The Master of the Rolls, giving judgement, said that during the last eleven years of his life the testator had come to look on the joint account as his own. The facts of the case rebutted the presumption that money paid into the account was intended to benefit his wife after his own death. The appeal must be allowed.
Lords Justices Romer and Maugham concurred.
'From an 1870 newspaper'
From the 'Leicester Journal' dated Friday, February 4, 1870.
Knighton, near Leicester. TO BE LET, and entered upon at Lady-day or earlier if desired, a compact and excellent grazing farm, on the Welford-road, within 2 miles of Leicester, containing about one hundred acres, called "The Knighton Hill Farm."
William Bird, the Farm Bailiff, will shew the property, and for further particulars apply to Mr. Joseph Hassall, of Wigston Magna, or to Mr. Johnson, 7, Low Pavement, Nottingham.
Knighton, near Leicester. TO BE LET, and entered upon at Lady-day or earlier if desired, a compact and excellent grazing farm, on the Welford-road, within 2 miles of Leicester, containing about one hundred acres, called "The Knighton Hill Farm."
William Bird, the Farm Bailiff, will shew the property, and for further particulars apply to Mr. Joseph Hassall, of Wigston Magna, or to Mr. Johnson, 7, Low Pavement, Nottingham.
'From an 1870 newspaper'
Taken from the 'Leicester Journal', dated Friday, February 4, 1870.
ELIGIBLE FREEHOLD? BUILDING LAND, Humberstone-road, Leicester. Messrs. PORTER & TAYLOR are favoured with instructions to offer for sale by auction, on Tuesday, the 2nd day of ebruary, 1870, at six for seven o'clock in the evening, and subject to such conditions as shall be then produced, all that valuable plot of building land situate in the parish of Humberstone, and adjoining the Turnpike-road, with a frontage of 250 yards or thereabouts to the same, containing about 5a. 3r. 0p. of rich pasture land and nursery grounds.
Also, all that compact family residence and premises now in the occupation of Mr. Brown.
The frontage land is in hand, and immediate possession can be given.
For further particulars apply to the Auctioneers, Bowling-green-street, or to Messrs. Freer and Reeve, Solicitors, Leicester.
ELIGIBLE FREEHOLD? BUILDING LAND, Humberstone-road, Leicester. Messrs. PORTER & TAYLOR are favoured with instructions to offer for sale by auction, on Tuesday, the 2nd day of ebruary, 1870, at six for seven o'clock in the evening, and subject to such conditions as shall be then produced, all that valuable plot of building land situate in the parish of Humberstone, and adjoining the Turnpike-road, with a frontage of 250 yards or thereabouts to the same, containing about 5a. 3r. 0p. of rich pasture land and nursery grounds.
Also, all that compact family residence and premises now in the occupation of Mr. Brown.
The frontage land is in hand, and immediate possession can be given.
For further particulars apply to the Auctioneers, Bowling-green-street, or to Messrs. Freer and Reeve, Solicitors, Leicester.
'From an 1870 newspaper'
From the 'Leicester Journal' dated Friday, February 4, 1870
Valuable Freehold Residences, New Walk, and Plot of Building Ground, Wellington-street, Leicester.
PORTER AND TAYLOR are favoured with instructions from the Trustees under the will of the late John Pickering, Esq., and others, TO OFFER FOR SALE BY AUCTION, at the Wellington Castle Hotel, Leicester, on Thursday, the 17th day of February, 1870, at six for seven o'clock in the evening, all those five desirable dwelling houses, most pleasantly situated on the New-WALK, Leicester, with large gardens and palisades? on the front, yards and valuable piece of ground in the rear, fronting to Wellington-street.Each house contains entrance hall, 2 parlours, 4 bedrooms, kitchen, scullery, cellars, and the usual? out-offices.
The houses are substantially built, commodious, well arrnged, and commandingly? situated, being Nos. 22, 24, 26, 28, and 30 on the New-walk, and now in the respective occupations of Messrs. Lowe, Lees, Clake, Lovell, and Nedham.
The property will be offered in the following or such other lots as may be determined upon at the time of sale:-
Lot 1. The freehold dwelling house, No. 22, and now in the occupation of Mr. Lowe, containing parlour, dining room, four bedrooms, kitchen, scullery, and the usual out offices.
house Lot 2. The dwelling house, No. 24, and now in the occupation of Mr. Lees, similar to lot 1.
Lot 3. The dwelling house, No. 26, now in the occupation of Mr. Clarke, similar to lot 2.
Lot 4. The dwelling house, No. 28, now in the occupation of Mr. Lovell, and similar to lot 3.
Lot 5. The dwelling house, No. 30, now in the occupation of Mr. Nedham, and similar to lot 4.
Lot 6. The valuable piece of building ground, with a frontage to Wellington-street of 76 feet, and a depth of about 40 feet, and containing an area of 333 square yards of land or thereabouts.
For further particulars apply to the Auctioneers, Bowling-green-street, or to Messrs. C. AND A. Stretton, Solicitors, Leicester.
Valuable Freehold Residences, New Walk, and Plot of Building Ground, Wellington-street, Leicester.
PORTER AND TAYLOR are favoured with instructions from the Trustees under the will of the late John Pickering, Esq., and others, TO OFFER FOR SALE BY AUCTION, at the Wellington Castle Hotel, Leicester, on Thursday, the 17th day of February, 1870, at six for seven o'clock in the evening, all those five desirable dwelling houses, most pleasantly situated on the New-WALK, Leicester, with large gardens and palisades? on the front, yards and valuable piece of ground in the rear, fronting to Wellington-street.Each house contains entrance hall, 2 parlours, 4 bedrooms, kitchen, scullery, cellars, and the usual? out-offices.
The houses are substantially built, commodious, well arrnged, and commandingly? situated, being Nos. 22, 24, 26, 28, and 30 on the New-walk, and now in the respective occupations of Messrs. Lowe, Lees, Clake, Lovell, and Nedham.
The property will be offered in the following or such other lots as may be determined upon at the time of sale:-
Lot 1. The freehold dwelling house, No. 22, and now in the occupation of Mr. Lowe, containing parlour, dining room, four bedrooms, kitchen, scullery, and the usual out offices.
house Lot 2. The dwelling house, No. 24, and now in the occupation of Mr. Lees, similar to lot 1.
Lot 3. The dwelling house, No. 26, now in the occupation of Mr. Clarke, similar to lot 2.
Lot 4. The dwelling house, No. 28, now in the occupation of Mr. Lovell, and similar to lot 3.
Lot 5. The dwelling house, No. 30, now in the occupation of Mr. Nedham, and similar to lot 4.
Lot 6. The valuable piece of building ground, with a frontage to Wellington-street of 76 feet, and a depth of about 40 feet, and containing an area of 333 square yards of land or thereabouts.
For further particulars apply to the Auctioneers, Bowling-green-street, or to Messrs. C. AND A. Stretton, Solicitors, Leicester.
'From an 1870 newspaper'
From The Leicester Journal and Midland Counties General Advertiser, dated Friday, February 4, 1870.
Timber at Thrussington Wolds, Six Hills, Leicestershire. Davenport, German, and Allen, are again honoured with instructions to sell by auction, on Wednesday, February 9th, 1870, 109 lots of oak, ash, larch, and spruce poles, ash and beech trees, firewood, kids, &c.
Sale to commence at one o'clock punctually.
The Auctioneers will thank the company to meet them at the Durham Ox, Six Hills, where refreshments will be provided before the sale.
The Woodman residing near Six Hills will show the lots.
Descriptive catalogues may be had at Mr. Henton's, Ragdale; the Durham Ox, Six Hills; the Auctioneers, Stand, Corn Exchange, Loughborough; and at their offices, Ashby-de-la Zouch.
Timber at Thrussington Wolds, Six Hills, Leicestershire. Davenport, German, and Allen, are again honoured with instructions to sell by auction, on Wednesday, February 9th, 1870, 109 lots of oak, ash, larch, and spruce poles, ash and beech trees, firewood, kids, &c.
Sale to commence at one o'clock punctually.
The Auctioneers will thank the company to meet them at the Durham Ox, Six Hills, where refreshments will be provided before the sale.
The Woodman residing near Six Hills will show the lots.
Descriptive catalogues may be had at Mr. Henton's, Ragdale; the Durham Ox, Six Hills; the Auctioneers, Stand, Corn Exchange, Loughborough; and at their offices, Ashby-de-la Zouch.
'From an 1870 newspaper'
From The Leicester Journal and Midland Counties General Advertiser, dated Friday, February 4, 1870.
To Be Let, furnished, a drawing room and bed room, on King Richard's-road, suitable for a gentleman. For particulars apply to Mr. J. Elgood, Auctioneer, &c., Market-street, Leicester.
To Be Let, furnished, a drawing room and bed room, on King Richard's-road, suitable for a gentleman. For particulars apply to Mr. J. Elgood, Auctioneer, &c., Market-street, Leicester.
'From an 1870 newspaper'
Fom The Leicester Journal and Midland Counties General Advertiser, dated Friday, February 4, 1870.
Joseph Elgood, Auctioneer & Appraiser, Land & Estate Agent, 1, Market-street, Leicester.
Joseph Elgood, Auctioneer & Appraiser, Land & Estate Agent, 1, Market-street, Leicester.
'From an 1870 newspaper'
From The Leicester Journal and Midland Counties General Advertiser, dated Friday, February 4, 1870.
Exchange Auction Mart, King-street, Leicester. W. Nokes begs to inform the public that he has removed his offices from Wellington-street to the King-street side of his premises, adjoining the Auction Mart. Auction, Valuation, and Agency Offices, King Street, Leicester.
Exchange Auction Mart, King-street, Leicester. W. Nokes begs to inform the public that he has removed his offices from Wellington-street to the King-street side of his premises, adjoining the Auction Mart. Auction, Valuation, and Agency Offices, King Street, Leicester.
'From an 1870 newspaper'
Fom The Leicester Journal and Midland Counties General Advertiser, dated Friday, February 4, 1870.
Valuable live stock, hay, straw, turnip, and grass keeping, Thorne Langton, Leicestershire. Horton & Son are instructed by the Executors of the late Mr. Thomas Hill, to sell by auction, on Thursday, the 17th. day of February, 1870, the valuable flock of 214 sheep, viz., 70 in-lambed ewes, 39 ditto theaves, 23 barren ditto, 6 fat ewes, 34 meaty shearhogs, 40 wether and ewe lambs, and 2 tups.
27 beast, viz., 2 heifers in full profit, barren cow, 12 Welsh runts, 6 superior shorthorn steers, 3 two-and-a-half years old ditto, 2 ditto heifers, and 1 calf. Superior 3 years old colt, by "Percy."
72 acres of grass keeping, and about 35 tons of hay, a quantity of straw and turnips, with use of yard.
Also, 20 acres of grass keeping, and about 30 tons of hay, in the Lordship of Shangton. The greater portion of the keeping will be let till the 1st. day of May.
Parties are requested to view the hay and keeping at Shangton previous to the sale, as the same will be offered at Langton.
Refreshment by ticket at ten o'clock, and the sale to commence at eleven.
Catalogues may be had at the Swans Hotel and Advertiser office, Market Harborough, and of the Auctioneers, at their offices, Mowsley, and 7, Cank-street, Leicester.
Valuable live stock, hay, straw, turnip, and grass keeping, Thorne Langton, Leicestershire. Horton & Son are instructed by the Executors of the late Mr. Thomas Hill, to sell by auction, on Thursday, the 17th. day of February, 1870, the valuable flock of 214 sheep, viz., 70 in-lambed ewes, 39 ditto theaves, 23 barren ditto, 6 fat ewes, 34 meaty shearhogs, 40 wether and ewe lambs, and 2 tups.
27 beast, viz., 2 heifers in full profit, barren cow, 12 Welsh runts, 6 superior shorthorn steers, 3 two-and-a-half years old ditto, 2 ditto heifers, and 1 calf. Superior 3 years old colt, by "Percy."
72 acres of grass keeping, and about 35 tons of hay, a quantity of straw and turnips, with use of yard.
Also, 20 acres of grass keeping, and about 30 tons of hay, in the Lordship of Shangton. The greater portion of the keeping will be let till the 1st. day of May.
Parties are requested to view the hay and keeping at Shangton previous to the sale, as the same will be offered at Langton.
Refreshment by ticket at ten o'clock, and the sale to commence at eleven.
Catalogues may be had at the Swans Hotel and Advertiser office, Market Harborough, and of the Auctioneers, at their offices, Mowsley, and 7, Cank-street, Leicester.
'From an 1870 newspaper'
Fom The Leicester Journal and Midland Counties General Advertiser, dated Friday, February 4, 1870.
To Timber Merchants, Builders, Wheelwrights, &c. valuable oak, elm, and beech timber, South Kilworth, Leicestershire. Horton and Son are instructed by Captain Pearson, to sell by auction, on Wednesday, the 16th. day of February, 1870, at Mr. Ellson's, the White Hart Inn, 383 oak, 21 elm , and 27 beech trees, of very superior quality and fine growth, from 15 to 45 feet each, standing blazed, and numbered in the Caldicott spinney.
Dinner on the table at two o'clock, and the sale to commence immediately afterwards.
Three months credit will be given upon approved security.
The timber is well situated for removal, the Kilworth wharf, and the Kilworth and Stanford Hall stations are within 2-and-a-half miles.
Catalogues may be had of the Auctioneers, Mowsley, and at their office, 7 Cank-street, Leicester, and at the place of sale.
To Timber Merchants, Builders, Wheelwrights, &c. valuable oak, elm, and beech timber, South Kilworth, Leicestershire. Horton and Son are instructed by Captain Pearson, to sell by auction, on Wednesday, the 16th. day of February, 1870, at Mr. Ellson's, the White Hart Inn, 383 oak, 21 elm , and 27 beech trees, of very superior quality and fine growth, from 15 to 45 feet each, standing blazed, and numbered in the Caldicott spinney.
Dinner on the table at two o'clock, and the sale to commence immediately afterwards.
Three months credit will be given upon approved security.
The timber is well situated for removal, the Kilworth wharf, and the Kilworth and Stanford Hall stations are within 2-and-a-half miles.
Catalogues may be had of the Auctioneers, Mowsley, and at their office, 7 Cank-street, Leicester, and at the place of sale.
'From an 1870 newspaper'
From The Leicester Journal and Midland Counties General Advertiser, dated Friday, February 4, 1870.
To Farmers, Builders, Colliery Proprietors, &c., South Kilworth, Leicestershire. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By Horton and Son on Wednesday, the 16th. day of February 1870. Upwards of 70 lots of very superior larch, oak, and other poles, of great length and fine growths. Also a quantity of Range Wood.
Meet at the Caldecott Spinney at ten o'clock to proceed to sale.
To Farmers, Builders, Colliery Proprietors, &c., South Kilworth, Leicestershire. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By Horton and Son on Wednesday, the 16th. day of February 1870. Upwards of 70 lots of very superior larch, oak, and other poles, of great length and fine growths. Also a quantity of Range Wood.
Meet at the Caldecott Spinney at ten o'clock to proceed to sale.
'From an 1870 newspaper'
From The Leicester Journal and Midland Counties General Advertiser, dated Friday, February 4, 1870.
Great Wigston, near Leicester. To be let, with immediate possession, a steam flour mill, with numerous out-offices, residence, bakehouse, and retail shop, situate in Great Wigston aforesaid, and late in the occupation of Mr. George Keene.
To view the same apply to Mr. Jas. Cooke, Draper, Wigston, or to Marris and Son, Auctioneers, Friar-lane, Leicester.
Great Wigston, near Leicester. To be let, with immediate possession, a steam flour mill, with numerous out-offices, residence, bakehouse, and retail shop, situate in Great Wigston aforesaid, and late in the occupation of Mr. George Keene.
To view the same apply to Mr. Jas. Cooke, Draper, Wigston, or to Marris and Son, Auctioneers, Friar-lane, Leicester.
'From an 1870 newspaper'
From The Leicester Journal and Midland Counties General Advertiser, dated Friday, February 4, 1870.
Valuable building land, Oadby. To be sold by auction, by Holland, Warner, and Sheppard, at the Bell Hotel, Leicester, on Thursday, the 10th day of February, 1870, at five for six o'clock precisely, by order of the Trustees of the will of the late Mr. Samuel Canner, and subject to such conditions as shall be produced at the time of sale.
A very valuable freehold estate, situate in the parish of Oadby, in the County of Leicester?, containing, with the site of the farm house and buildings, thirty-five acres or thereabouts.
This property is most eligibly situated for the erection of villa residences, having an extensive frontage to the Turnpike-road? leading from Leicester to Oadby, and the road leading to Stoughton, and being in the immediate neighbourhood of first class family mansions.
The estate will, in the first instance, be offered in one lot, and if not sold it will then be offered in nine lots, as described in the plans and particulars, or in such other lots as may be determined at the time of sale.
Further particulars may be obtained, and a plan of the lots seen at the offices of Messrs. Dain & Smith, Architects, St. Martin's; of the Auctioneers; or of Messrs. R. and G. Toller, Solicitors, Leicester.
Valuable building land, Oadby. To be sold by auction, by Holland, Warner, and Sheppard, at the Bell Hotel, Leicester, on Thursday, the 10th day of February, 1870, at five for six o'clock precisely, by order of the Trustees of the will of the late Mr. Samuel Canner, and subject to such conditions as shall be produced at the time of sale.
A very valuable freehold estate, situate in the parish of Oadby, in the County of Leicester?, containing, with the site of the farm house and buildings, thirty-five acres or thereabouts.
This property is most eligibly situated for the erection of villa residences, having an extensive frontage to the Turnpike-road? leading from Leicester to Oadby, and the road leading to Stoughton, and being in the immediate neighbourhood of first class family mansions.
The estate will, in the first instance, be offered in one lot, and if not sold it will then be offered in nine lots, as described in the plans and particulars, or in such other lots as may be determined at the time of sale.
Further particulars may be obtained, and a plan of the lots seen at the offices of Messrs. Dain & Smith, Architects, St. Martin's; of the Auctioneers; or of Messrs. R. and G. Toller, Solicitors, Leicester.
'From an 1870 newspaper'
From The Leicester Journal and Midland Counties General Advertiser, dated Friday, February 4, 1870.
Household furniture and effects, Enderby, near Leicester. Holland, Warner, and Sheppard, have received instructions from the Trustees of the late Miss Oram, to sell by auction, on Tuesday, the 8th day of February, 1870, the whole of the household furniture and effects, on the premises Enderby aforesaid.
Full particulars in catalogues, which are now ready, and to be had of the Auctioneers, 20, Market-street, Leicester.
Household furniture and effects, Enderby, near Leicester. Holland, Warner, and Sheppard, have received instructions from the Trustees of the late Miss Oram, to sell by auction, on Tuesday, the 8th day of February, 1870, the whole of the household furniture and effects, on the premises Enderby aforesaid.
Full particulars in catalogues, which are now ready, and to be had of the Auctioneers, 20, Market-street, Leicester.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
'From an 1870 newspaper'
From The Leicester Journal and Midland Counties General Advertiser, dated Friday, February 4, 1870.
Valuable freehold building land, Burton-road, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire. Holland, Warner, & Sheppard, have received instructions? to sell by auction, on Monday, the 7th day of February, 1870, at the Queen's Head Hotel, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, at six for seven o'clock in the evening, all those two closes or pieces of old turf land situate in the parish of Ashby-de-la-Zouch, and? called respectfuly the Bath Close, or Top and Bottom Burton Road Closes, with the hovell standing thereon, and containing together by ad-measurement 6a. 0r. 7p. or thereabouts.
The land adjoins the Turnpike Road leading from Ashby-de-la-Zouch, to Burton-upon-Trent, and is now in the occupation of Mr. Thomas Cheatle, and late of Mr. Charles Matthews, lies close to the town of Ashby-de-la-Zouch, and is well adapted for the erection of villa residences.
For further particulars apply to the Auctioneers, 20 Market-street, Leicester, or to Messrs. E. andT. Fisher, Solicitors, Ashby-de-la-Zouch.
Valuable freehold building land, Burton-road, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire. Holland, Warner, & Sheppard, have received instructions? to sell by auction, on Monday, the 7th day of February, 1870, at the Queen's Head Hotel, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, at six for seven o'clock in the evening, all those two closes or pieces of old turf land situate in the parish of Ashby-de-la-Zouch, and? called respectfuly the Bath Close, or Top and Bottom Burton Road Closes, with the hovell standing thereon, and containing together by ad-measurement 6a. 0r. 7p. or thereabouts.
The land adjoins the Turnpike Road leading from Ashby-de-la-Zouch, to Burton-upon-Trent, and is now in the occupation of Mr. Thomas Cheatle, and late of Mr. Charles Matthews, lies close to the town of Ashby-de-la-Zouch, and is well adapted for the erection of villa residences.
For further particulars apply to the Auctioneers, 20 Market-street, Leicester, or to Messrs. E. andT. Fisher, Solicitors, Ashby-de-la-Zouch.
'From an 1870 newspaper'
From The Leicester Journal and Midland Counties General Advertiser, dated Friday, February 4, 1870.
SALE THIS DAY oak, ash, and other poles, at Hungarton, Quenby, and Billesdon Coplow. To be sold by auction, by Holland, Warner, & Sheppard, this day (Friday), the 4th of February, 1870, at eleven o'clock, a large quantity of very good oak, ash, and other poles. Also several timber trees, now lying in lots in plantations in Hungarton, Quenby Park, and Billesdon Coplow.
The poles may be viewed on application to the gardener at the hall.
The Auctioneers request the company to meet them at the Ashby Arms Public-house, in Hungarton, at eleven o'clock.
T. and R.D. Miles, Surveyors, Leicester.
SALE THIS DAY oak, ash, and other poles, at Hungarton, Quenby, and Billesdon Coplow. To be sold by auction, by Holland, Warner, & Sheppard, this day (Friday), the 4th of February, 1870, at eleven o'clock, a large quantity of very good oak, ash, and other poles. Also several timber trees, now lying in lots in plantations in Hungarton, Quenby Park, and Billesdon Coplow.
The poles may be viewed on application to the gardener at the hall.
The Auctioneers request the company to meet them at the Ashby Arms Public-house, in Hungarton, at eleven o'clock.
T. and R.D. Miles, Surveyors, Leicester.
'From an 1870 newspaper'
From the Leicester Journal and Midland Counties General Advertiser, dated Friday, February 4, 1870.
Eligible Freehold Property, Rutland-street. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION by Marris and Son, on Thursday, the 10th day of February, 1870, at the Bell Hotel, Humberstone-gate, Leicester, at five for six o'clock in the evening, subject to such conditionss as shall be then produced,
All that genteel residence, situate in Rutland-street, Leicester, late in the occupation of Mr. William Green, with garden, and piece of building land at back, with entrance in Wimbledon-street. The house contains entrance hall, dining, drawing, and breakfast rooms, houseplace, kitchen, two principal and four secondary bedrooms; excellant cellarage with side passage entrance in Rutland-street, two water-closets, soft water pump, and waterworks laid on, garden and piece of building land at back, having a frontage in Rutland-street 19ft. 10 in. and 33ft. 9 in. in Wimbledon-street.
The property is well-built and in excellent repair. It contains 564 square yards or thereabouts, being in a most improving neighbourhood. Having two frontages, it is well adapted for a first-class retail shop, and the ground at back is suitable for the erection of a small factory or other manufacturing premises.
To view the same, apply at the Warehouse of Messrs. H. Green and Sons, Rutland-street; the Auctioneers, Friar-lane; or to Messrs. R. and G. Toller, Solicitors, Leicester.
Eligible Freehold Property, Rutland-street. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION by Marris and Son, on Thursday, the 10th day of February, 1870, at the Bell Hotel, Humberstone-gate, Leicester, at five for six o'clock in the evening, subject to such conditionss as shall be then produced,
All that genteel residence, situate in Rutland-street, Leicester, late in the occupation of Mr. William Green, with garden, and piece of building land at back, with entrance in Wimbledon-street. The house contains entrance hall, dining, drawing, and breakfast rooms, houseplace, kitchen, two principal and four secondary bedrooms; excellant cellarage with side passage entrance in Rutland-street, two water-closets, soft water pump, and waterworks laid on, garden and piece of building land at back, having a frontage in Rutland-street 19ft. 10 in. and 33ft. 9 in. in Wimbledon-street.
The property is well-built and in excellent repair. It contains 564 square yards or thereabouts, being in a most improving neighbourhood. Having two frontages, it is well adapted for a first-class retail shop, and the ground at back is suitable for the erection of a small factory or other manufacturing premises.
To view the same, apply at the Warehouse of Messrs. H. Green and Sons, Rutland-street; the Auctioneers, Friar-lane; or to Messrs. R. and G. Toller, Solicitors, Leicester.
'From an 1870 newspaper'
From the 'Leicester Journal, Friday, February 4, 1870.'
BOROUGH POLICE.
FRIDAY- Before J. Baines, Esq., S. Viccars, W. Bowmar, and R. Harris, Esqrs.
TRANSFERS.-On the application of Messrs. H. and F. Tarratt, the license of the Brookside Cottaeg, Syston-street, was transferred from arah Ironmonger to Wm. Hollin. The license of the Gladstone Hotel Vault, Wharf-street, was also transferred from John Waters to his widow.
William Sharman and Thomas Meadows, remanded on a charge of stealing leather, were further remanded till Friday.
John Gumley, remanded on a charge of stealing coal, was discharged.
Isaac Roberts, charged with negelecting his family, was discharged.
Henry Fielding, charged with stealing three pigeons and a trap, was discharged.
A number of other cases were remanded.
MONDAY.- Before the Mayor (G. Stevenson, Esq.), J. Baines, S. Vicars, W. Miles, W. Hunt, and J. Howcutt, Esqrs.
George Hammond was charged with being drunk while driving his cab on January 20th.- P.C. Bannister said he was on duty in front of the Assembly Rooms, about three o'clock on January 20th, the morning after the Subscription Ball. Defendant persisted in driving in front of the entrance and blocking up the road for other carriages, contrary to the police regulations. He was drunk.- P.S. Lee corroborated.-Fined 10s. 6d., in default fourteen days' imprisonment.
Robert Ircock was charged with assaulting Edward Elms, on January 23rd.- Complainant said defendant was his employer, and had accused him of theft. He went to his house on the morning of January 22rd, and asked him what he had stolen. Defendant made use of very foul language, seized him by the collar, and threw him out of the door against his cab. He also "jolled" his head against the cab-door.- Defendant said complainant came to his house and made use of very bad language. He requested him to leave the house, and as he would not go he was obliged to put him out.- Robert Onley, a lodger in defendant's house, corroborated.- Case dismissed.
John Blackwell was fined 7s 6d. or seven days' imprisonment for allowing night-soil to spill in Bath-lane on the night of January 19th.
William Harbutt was charged with allowing his chimney to take fire on January 24th.- The police constable said the flames came out of the top of the chimney, but there was very little soot.-Fined 5s.
William Haswell was charged with threatening Robert Cox.- Complainant said that on January 24th defendant came into the stable where he was ay work. He stood against the door and squared his? fists at him, and wanted him to fight. He also said if ever he came out he would smash his brains out with a brick. Complainant had appeared against defendant on Friday for assaulting him.- William Turner corroborated.- Bound over to keep the peace for three months.
John Billson was charged with obstructing the thoroughfare in Princess-street by allowing an empty coal cart to stand in the street all night.- Fined 10s. 6d.
BOROUGH POLICE.
FRIDAY- Before J. Baines, Esq., S. Viccars, W. Bowmar, and R. Harris, Esqrs.
TRANSFERS.-On the application of Messrs. H. and F. Tarratt, the license of the Brookside Cottaeg, Syston-street, was transferred from arah Ironmonger to Wm. Hollin. The license of the Gladstone Hotel Vault, Wharf-street, was also transferred from John Waters to his widow.
William Sharman and Thomas Meadows, remanded on a charge of stealing leather, were further remanded till Friday.
John Gumley, remanded on a charge of stealing coal, was discharged.
Isaac Roberts, charged with negelecting his family, was discharged.
Henry Fielding, charged with stealing three pigeons and a trap, was discharged.
A number of other cases were remanded.
MONDAY.- Before the Mayor (G. Stevenson, Esq.), J. Baines, S. Vicars, W. Miles, W. Hunt, and J. Howcutt, Esqrs.
George Hammond was charged with being drunk while driving his cab on January 20th.- P.C. Bannister said he was on duty in front of the Assembly Rooms, about three o'clock on January 20th, the morning after the Subscription Ball. Defendant persisted in driving in front of the entrance and blocking up the road for other carriages, contrary to the police regulations. He was drunk.- P.S. Lee corroborated.-Fined 10s. 6d., in default fourteen days' imprisonment.
Robert Ircock was charged with assaulting Edward Elms, on January 23rd.- Complainant said defendant was his employer, and had accused him of theft. He went to his house on the morning of January 22rd, and asked him what he had stolen. Defendant made use of very foul language, seized him by the collar, and threw him out of the door against his cab. He also "jolled" his head against the cab-door.- Defendant said complainant came to his house and made use of very bad language. He requested him to leave the house, and as he would not go he was obliged to put him out.- Robert Onley, a lodger in defendant's house, corroborated.- Case dismissed.
John Blackwell was fined 7s 6d. or seven days' imprisonment for allowing night-soil to spill in Bath-lane on the night of January 19th.
William Harbutt was charged with allowing his chimney to take fire on January 24th.- The police constable said the flames came out of the top of the chimney, but there was very little soot.-Fined 5s.
William Haswell was charged with threatening Robert Cox.- Complainant said that on January 24th defendant came into the stable where he was ay work. He stood against the door and squared his? fists at him, and wanted him to fight. He also said if ever he came out he would smash his brains out with a brick. Complainant had appeared against defendant on Friday for assaulting him.- William Turner corroborated.- Bound over to keep the peace for three months.
John Billson was charged with obstructing the thoroughfare in Princess-street by allowing an empty coal cart to stand in the street all night.- Fined 10s. 6d.
'From an 1870 newspaper'
From the 'Leicester Journal, Friday, February 4, 1870.'
COUNTY POLICE OFFICE.
SATURDAY.- Before Rev. H.J. Hoskyns (chairman), M. Turner, J. Brooks, and J. Knight, Esqrs.
CROPSTONE.- William Moore, labourer, was charged with being drunk and riotous at Cropstone, on January 22nd. Defendant pleaded guilty, and was fined, including costs, 15s., in default seven days' imprisonment.
THURNBY.- William Tebbutt and Wm. Bryans, neither of whom appeared, were charged with trespassing in search of conies on land at Thurnby, on December 30th.- George Geary, gamekeeper, said he knew the defendants, and saw them together on December 30th in a field in the occupation of Mrs. Wilt. They had a ferret with them, and he saw them put it into a rabbit-hole. One of them also carried a spud. Witness caught Bryans, and a man named King caught Tebbutt. They said they were very sorry, were out of work, and had come out to try and catch a rat. They did not think they were doing any harm, and asked witness to let them go.- John King corroborated.- Defendants were each fined #1 12s., including costs, or fourteen days' imprisonment.
RATBY.- Thomas Aikens, bricklayer, was charged with aiding and abetting George Sutton to kill game at Ratby, on January 16th.-John Dawson, gamekeeper, said he saw defendant in company with Sutton, who carried a gun. He saw Sutton shoot a hare; at the time he shot defendant stood on the footpath about ten yards away, and was looking on. While Sutton went to pick up the hare Aikens held the gun. They both went away together.- Defendant said he was very sorry. It was the first time he had ever done anything of the kind.- Fined, including costs, 20s., or fourteen days' imprisonment.
COUNTY POLICE OFFICE.
SATURDAY.- Before Rev. H.J. Hoskyns (chairman), M. Turner, J. Brooks, and J. Knight, Esqrs.
CROPSTONE.- William Moore, labourer, was charged with being drunk and riotous at Cropstone, on January 22nd. Defendant pleaded guilty, and was fined, including costs, 15s., in default seven days' imprisonment.
THURNBY.- William Tebbutt and Wm. Bryans, neither of whom appeared, were charged with trespassing in search of conies on land at Thurnby, on December 30th.- George Geary, gamekeeper, said he knew the defendants, and saw them together on December 30th in a field in the occupation of Mrs. Wilt. They had a ferret with them, and he saw them put it into a rabbit-hole. One of them also carried a spud. Witness caught Bryans, and a man named King caught Tebbutt. They said they were very sorry, were out of work, and had come out to try and catch a rat. They did not think they were doing any harm, and asked witness to let them go.- John King corroborated.- Defendants were each fined #1 12s., including costs, or fourteen days' imprisonment.
RATBY.- Thomas Aikens, bricklayer, was charged with aiding and abetting George Sutton to kill game at Ratby, on January 16th.-John Dawson, gamekeeper, said he saw defendant in company with Sutton, who carried a gun. He saw Sutton shoot a hare; at the time he shot defendant stood on the footpath about ten yards away, and was looking on. While Sutton went to pick up the hare Aikens held the gun. They both went away together.- Defendant said he was very sorry. It was the first time he had ever done anything of the kind.- Fined, including costs, 20s., or fourteen days' imprisonment.
'From an 1870 newspaper'
From the 'Leicester Journal, Friday, February 4, 1870
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
JEREMIAH HERBERT, deceased. Pursuant to the Act of Parliament?, 22nd and 23rd Victoria, chapter 35, intituled "An Act to further amend the law of Property and to relieve Trustees,"
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That all persons having any claims against the estate of JEREMIAH HERBERT, late of Grange-lane, Leicester, in the County of Leicester, Bricklayer, who died on the 23rd day of May, 1869, and whose Will was proved in the Leicester District Registry of Her Majesty's Court of Probate on the 13th day of August, 1869, by Richard Craven, of Leicester aforesaid, Worsted Maker, and Thomas Stretton, of Leicester aforesaid, Bricklayer, the executors thereof, are required to send in particulars of their claims to the above-named executors, at our offices, Cank-street, Leicester aforesaid, on or before the 31st day of March next, after which day the said executors will distribute the assets of the said Testator amongst the parties entitled thereto, having regard to the claims of which they then have Notice.
Dated this 27th day of January, 1870. MILES, GREGORY, and BOUSKELL, Solicitors for the said Executors.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
JEREMIAH HERBERT, deceased. Pursuant to the Act of Parliament?, 22nd and 23rd Victoria, chapter 35, intituled "An Act to further amend the law of Property and to relieve Trustees,"
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That all persons having any claims against the estate of JEREMIAH HERBERT, late of Grange-lane, Leicester, in the County of Leicester, Bricklayer, who died on the 23rd day of May, 1869, and whose Will was proved in the Leicester District Registry of Her Majesty's Court of Probate on the 13th day of August, 1869, by Richard Craven, of Leicester aforesaid, Worsted Maker, and Thomas Stretton, of Leicester aforesaid, Bricklayer, the executors thereof, are required to send in particulars of their claims to the above-named executors, at our offices, Cank-street, Leicester aforesaid, on or before the 31st day of March next, after which day the said executors will distribute the assets of the said Testator amongst the parties entitled thereto, having regard to the claims of which they then have Notice.
Dated this 27th day of January, 1870. MILES, GREGORY, and BOUSKELL, Solicitors for the said Executors.
'From an 1870 newspaper'
From the 'Leicester Journal, Friday, February 4, 1870
John Wright, of Pailton, deceased.
All persons having any claim or deman against the Estate of John Wright, late of Pailton, in the parish of Monks Kirby, in the County of Warwick, Farmer, deceased, are requested to send particulars of their respective claims to Mr. Thomas Wright, of Pailton, near Lutterworth, Farmer, one of the Executors of the said deceased, on or before the 1st. day of March next. And all persons Indebted to the said Estate, are requested to pay the amount of their respective Debts to the said THOMAS WRIGHT on or before the said 1st. day of March next.
T. and J.H. BENN, Solicitors for the Executors. Rugby, February 2nd, 1870.
John Wright, of Pailton, deceased.
All persons having any claim or deman against the Estate of John Wright, late of Pailton, in the parish of Monks Kirby, in the County of Warwick, Farmer, deceased, are requested to send particulars of their respective claims to Mr. Thomas Wright, of Pailton, near Lutterworth, Farmer, one of the Executors of the said deceased, on or before the 1st. day of March next. And all persons Indebted to the said Estate, are requested to pay the amount of their respective Debts to the said THOMAS WRIGHT on or before the said 1st. day of March next.
T. and J.H. BENN, Solicitors for the Executors. Rugby, February 2nd, 1870.
'From an 1870 newspaper'
From the 'Leicester Journal, Friday, February 4, 1870.'
BOROUGH POLICE.
MONDAY.- Before the Mayor (G.Stevenson, Esq.), J. Baines, S. Viccars, W. Miles, W. Hunt, and J. Howcutt, Esqrs.
John Gisbourne was fined 21s., in default three weeks' hard labour for assaulting John Boot on January 16th.
BOROUGH POLICE.
MONDAY.- Before the Mayor (G.Stevenson, Esq.), J. Baines, S. Viccars, W. Miles, W. Hunt, and J. Howcutt, Esqrs.
John Gisbourne was fined 21s., in default three weeks' hard labour for assaulting John Boot on January 16th.
'From an 1870 newspaper'
From the 'Leicester Journal, Friday, February 4, 1870.'
BOROUGH POLICE.
MONDAY.- Before the Mayor (G.Stevenson, Esq.), J. Baines, S. Viccars, W. Miles, W. Hunt, and J. Howcutt, Esqrs.
John Green, Birstall, was charged with allowing two night-soil waggons to stand in Brunswick-street from twenty minutes to six on the evening of January 17th till eight o'clock on the following morning.- Fined 7s. 6d.
James Freer, a boy, was charged with stealing a pot of jam.- P.S. Langdale said on Saturday night he saw prisoner and another boy in the shop of Mr. Smith, grocer, Market-place. From the manner in which they were behaving he watched them and saw prisoner take a pot of jam from a shelf and put it underneath his jacket. He then went into the shop, and asked prisoner what he had got; he said he had nothing, but witness found the pot of jam under his coat. The other boy ran away.- John William Mills, shopman to Mr. Smith, said the pot of jam produced was Mr. Smith's.- Fourteen days' hard labour.
BOROUGH POLICE.
MONDAY.- Before the Mayor (G.Stevenson, Esq.), J. Baines, S. Viccars, W. Miles, W. Hunt, and J. Howcutt, Esqrs.
John Green, Birstall, was charged with allowing two night-soil waggons to stand in Brunswick-street from twenty minutes to six on the evening of January 17th till eight o'clock on the following morning.- Fined 7s. 6d.
James Freer, a boy, was charged with stealing a pot of jam.- P.S. Langdale said on Saturday night he saw prisoner and another boy in the shop of Mr. Smith, grocer, Market-place. From the manner in which they were behaving he watched them and saw prisoner take a pot of jam from a shelf and put it underneath his jacket. He then went into the shop, and asked prisoner what he had got; he said he had nothing, but witness found the pot of jam under his coat. The other boy ran away.- John William Mills, shopman to Mr. Smith, said the pot of jam produced was Mr. Smith's.- Fourteen days' hard labour.
'From an 1870 newspaper'
Taken from the 'Leicester Journal, and Midland Counties General Advertiser,' dated Friday, February 4, 1870.
Barkby, Leicestershire. The whole of the neat and useful household furniture and other effects, brewing and dairy utensils, three young dairy cows, one yearling heifer, prime fat pigs, bees, fowls, hay, keeping, &c., &c.
Messrs. Williamson and Walker have received instructions from the Trustees of the late Mrs. Larkin, Cottager, to sell by auction, on Tuesday, 15th day of February, 1870, on the premises, as above, viz., consisting of four-post, tent, and other bedsteads, feather beds, feather pillows and bolsters, wool beds, bolsters, and pillows, washstands, dressing tables, mahogany set of drawers, oak do., looking glasses, carpets, chamber chairs, fenders, fireirons, two night commodes, window curtains, deal cupboard?, napkin horses, five pairs blankets, five pairs sheets, counter-panes, chamber services, mahogany sideboard with drawer, three oak dining tables, Pembroke oak table, oak stand, capital oak desk, two arm Windsor chairs, 12 Windsor chairs, sofa with cushions, bookshelves, books, clocks, fenders, fire irons, paraffin lamps, wine glasses, mahogany tea caddy, tea trays, metal teapots, window blinds, tumblers, knifes, forks, copper kettles, copper saucepans, three deal tables, milk tin, brushes, buckets, clothes baskets, cheese press, cheese vats, cupboard, shelves, plate rack, tubs, barrel churn, barrels, chopping block, knife, copper pans, tin do., glass bottles, several lots of earthenware, &c., &c.
Chaff cutter, swill tub, spade, hay forks, manure forks, scythe, tools, iron pig trough, gates, several lots fine wood.
Also, three young dairy cows, to calve early. One yearling heifer. One prime fat pig, about 14 sc0re. Three couple fowls, three hives of bees. About five tons prime hay to go off, standing in home yard. Two tons prime hay to go off?, standing in the Vicarage yard.
The Auctioneers will feel obliged for the company to meet them at the above premises by twelve o'clock.
Sale to commence at twelve o'clock.
Particulars in Bills.
Barkby Grange, February 2nd, 1879.
Barkby, Leicestershire. The whole of the neat and useful household furniture and other effects, brewing and dairy utensils, three young dairy cows, one yearling heifer, prime fat pigs, bees, fowls, hay, keeping, &c., &c.
Messrs. Williamson and Walker have received instructions from the Trustees of the late Mrs. Larkin, Cottager, to sell by auction, on Tuesday, 15th day of February, 1870, on the premises, as above, viz., consisting of four-post, tent, and other bedsteads, feather beds, feather pillows and bolsters, wool beds, bolsters, and pillows, washstands, dressing tables, mahogany set of drawers, oak do., looking glasses, carpets, chamber chairs, fenders, fireirons, two night commodes, window curtains, deal cupboard?, napkin horses, five pairs blankets, five pairs sheets, counter-panes, chamber services, mahogany sideboard with drawer, three oak dining tables, Pembroke oak table, oak stand, capital oak desk, two arm Windsor chairs, 12 Windsor chairs, sofa with cushions, bookshelves, books, clocks, fenders, fire irons, paraffin lamps, wine glasses, mahogany tea caddy, tea trays, metal teapots, window blinds, tumblers, knifes, forks, copper kettles, copper saucepans, three deal tables, milk tin, brushes, buckets, clothes baskets, cheese press, cheese vats, cupboard, shelves, plate rack, tubs, barrel churn, barrels, chopping block, knife, copper pans, tin do., glass bottles, several lots of earthenware, &c., &c.
Chaff cutter, swill tub, spade, hay forks, manure forks, scythe, tools, iron pig trough, gates, several lots fine wood.
Also, three young dairy cows, to calve early. One yearling heifer. One prime fat pig, about 14 sc0re. Three couple fowls, three hives of bees. About five tons prime hay to go off, standing in home yard. Two tons prime hay to go off?, standing in the Vicarage yard.
The Auctioneers will feel obliged for the company to meet them at the above premises by twelve o'clock.
Sale to commence at twelve o'clock.
Particulars in Bills.
Barkby Grange, February 2nd, 1879.
'From an 1870 newspaper'
Taken from the 'Leicester Journal and Midland Counties General Advertiser,' dated Friday, February 4, 1870.
Rearsby, Leicestershire- Sale of capital ash and willow poles. Messrs. Williamson and Walker are honoured with instructions from Mrs. Williamson, to sell by auction, on Monday, the 7th day of February, 1870, from eighty lots of superior ash and other poles, now felled and lying in the Spinney near to the Rearsby Coal Wharf.
The Auctioneers beg to call the attention of farmers and others to the preceding sale, the poles being of very superior quality and straight.
The company is requested to meet the Auctioneers at the Coal Wharf, on the road from Rearsby to Ratcliffe, at one o'clock prompt, to proceed to sale.
Barkby Grange, 21st January, 1870.
Rearsby, Leicestershire- Sale of capital ash and willow poles. Messrs. Williamson and Walker are honoured with instructions from Mrs. Williamson, to sell by auction, on Monday, the 7th day of February, 1870, from eighty lots of superior ash and other poles, now felled and lying in the Spinney near to the Rearsby Coal Wharf.
The Auctioneers beg to call the attention of farmers and others to the preceding sale, the poles being of very superior quality and straight.
The company is requested to meet the Auctioneers at the Coal Wharf, on the road from Rearsby to Ratcliffe, at one o'clock prompt, to proceed to sale.
Barkby Grange, 21st January, 1870.
'From an 1870 newspaper'
Taken from the 'Leicester Journal, and Midland Counties General Advertiser,' dated Friday, February 4, 1870.
New Hatmarket, Granby-street, Leicester.
J. Kirkby, is favoured with instructions to sell by auction, to-morrow (Saturday), the 5th day of February, 1870, about 1000 yong fruit trees, comprising apple, pear plum, cherry, etc., of the most approved sorts, all true to name. Also about 2000 oaks for planting, a few hundred ash, minneto, and cherry stocks for grafting, etc., etc.
The above will be sold in lots to suit purchasers.
Sale to commence at twelve o'clock.
New Hatmarket, Granby-street, Leicester.
J. Kirkby, is favoured with instructions to sell by auction, to-morrow (Saturday), the 5th day of February, 1870, about 1000 yong fruit trees, comprising apple, pear plum, cherry, etc., of the most approved sorts, all true to name. Also about 2000 oaks for planting, a few hundred ash, minneto, and cherry stocks for grafting, etc., etc.
The above will be sold in lots to suit purchasers.
Sale to commence at twelve o'clock.
'From an 1870 newspaper'
Taken from the 'Leicester Journal and Midland Counties General Advertiser,' dated Friday, February 4, 1870.
Preliminary Advertisement.
Extensive sale of superior larch, spruce, Scotch beech, oak, and other timber trees, and poles, Roecliff?, Leicestershire.
Holland, Warner, & Sheppard, have received instructions from W.U. Heygate, Esq., to sell by auction, sometime in the middle of next month, about 200 lots of most valuable larch, spruce, Scotch beech, oak and other timber trees and poles, cut down and lying in lots at Roecliff aforesaid.
Further particulars in future papers, and catalogues to be had of the Auctioneers, 10 days prior to sale.
Preliminary Advertisement.
Extensive sale of superior larch, spruce, Scotch beech, oak, and other timber trees, and poles, Roecliff?, Leicestershire.
Holland, Warner, & Sheppard, have received instructions from W.U. Heygate, Esq., to sell by auction, sometime in the middle of next month, about 200 lots of most valuable larch, spruce, Scotch beech, oak and other timber trees and poles, cut down and lying in lots at Roecliff aforesaid.
Further particulars in future papers, and catalogues to be had of the Auctioneers, 10 days prior to sale.
Monday, October 25, 2010
'From an 1870 newspaper'
Taken from the 'Leicester Journal, and Midland Counties General Advertiser,' dated Friday, February 4, 1870.
Preliminary Advertisement. Valuable freehold property, Bridge-street and Bow Bridge-street, Leicester.
Holland, Warner, & Sheppard, are favoured with instructions from the Trustees of the late Miss Eliza Oram, to sell by auction, at the Blue Boar Inn, Southgate-street, Leicester sometime in the month of February next, all that house and butcher's shop, with Slaughter-house, stable, and outbuildings adjoining situate at the corner of Bridge-street and Bow Bridge-street, in Leicester, and now in the occupation of Mrs. Oram, butcher, together with the three tenements adjoining situate in Bow Bridge-street, and numbered respectively 1,3, and 5. Also all those two messuages or tenements situate in Bow Bridge-street aforesaid, and numbered 9? and 11.
Also a valuable piece of building ground, containing about two hundred and sixty-six square yards or thereabouts, immediately opposite the last described houses.
Further particulars in next week's papers, in the meantime references to the Auctioneers, or to Mr. Joseph arnall, Solicitor, Leicester.
Preliminary Advertisement. Valuable freehold property, Bridge-street and Bow Bridge-street, Leicester.
Holland, Warner, & Sheppard, are favoured with instructions from the Trustees of the late Miss Eliza Oram, to sell by auction, at the Blue Boar Inn, Southgate-street, Leicester sometime in the month of February next, all that house and butcher's shop, with Slaughter-house, stable, and outbuildings adjoining situate at the corner of Bridge-street and Bow Bridge-street, in Leicester, and now in the occupation of Mrs. Oram, butcher, together with the three tenements adjoining situate in Bow Bridge-street, and numbered respectively 1,3, and 5. Also all those two messuages or tenements situate in Bow Bridge-street aforesaid, and numbered 9? and 11.
Also a valuable piece of building ground, containing about two hundred and sixty-six square yards or thereabouts, immediately opposite the last described houses.
Further particulars in next week's papers, in the meantime references to the Auctioneers, or to Mr. Joseph arnall, Solicitor, Leicester.
'From an 1870 newspaper'
Taken from the 'Leicester Journal and Midland Counties General Advertiser,' dated Friday, February 4, 1870.
Valuable freehold property, at Belgrave, and Thurmaston, near Leicester. To be sold by auction, by Holland, Warner & Sheppard, at the Bell Hotel, in Leicester, on Wednesday, the 2nd day of March, 1870, at three o'clock for four in the Afternoon precisely, the following freehold property:-
Lot 1.
A good mansion house, pleasantly situated in the village of Belgrave, comprising a good entrance hall; dining room, 21ft. by 18; drawing room, 21 ft. by 18; breakfast room, 18ft. by 15; a small morning room, 7 sleeping rooms, 2 attics, back hall, and large kitchens, coach houses, stables for 6 horses, loose boxes for 2 horses, saddle-room, large hay and straw lofts, laundry, and other convenient out-offices, formerly in the occupation of R. Day, Esq., and now of Geo. Thorpe, Esq. The pleasure grounds are extensive, and well furnished with large and beautiful evergreens and timber trees, the whole site extending over 3650 square yards or thereabouts.
Lot 2.
A valuable piece of ground, opposite to the mansion, and bounded by the churchyard on one side and the mansion of Mrs. Ellis on the other side, comprising 2750 square yards or thereabouts. The land is good, and well calculated for a garden or building purposes. The whole well stocked with fruit trees in good bearing condition.
Lots 1 and 2 will be sold separately or together as may be determined upon at the time of sale.
Lot 3.
A close of arable land in the Lordship of Thurmaston, containing 3a. 1r. 38p. or thereabouts, in the occupation of Mr. James Spencer, bounded by land belonging to Isaac Harison, Esq., and Thomas Allen, Esq.
Lot 4, &c.
A house in the village of Thurmaston, adjoining the Turnpike Road, formerly the property of the late Samuel Day, Esq., with barn, stable, garden, all enclosed by a brick wall; also an orchard containg three acres or thereabouts, well stocked with fruit trees.
This property will be sold in lots, which will appear in a future advertisement.? A plan of these lots may be seen at the Unicorn Inn, Thurmaston, a fortnight before the sale.
Tickets to view the mansion on Fridays only from one to four o'clock, may be had on application to the Auctioneers.
For further particulars apply to the Auctioneers; to Messrs. J. and S. Harris, Solicitors, Leicester; or to Messrs. Latham and Paddison, Solicitors, Melton Mowbray.
Valuable freehold property, at Belgrave, and Thurmaston, near Leicester. To be sold by auction, by Holland, Warner & Sheppard, at the Bell Hotel, in Leicester, on Wednesday, the 2nd day of March, 1870, at three o'clock for four in the Afternoon precisely, the following freehold property:-
Lot 1.
A good mansion house, pleasantly situated in the village of Belgrave, comprising a good entrance hall; dining room, 21ft. by 18; drawing room, 21 ft. by 18; breakfast room, 18ft. by 15; a small morning room, 7 sleeping rooms, 2 attics, back hall, and large kitchens, coach houses, stables for 6 horses, loose boxes for 2 horses, saddle-room, large hay and straw lofts, laundry, and other convenient out-offices, formerly in the occupation of R. Day, Esq., and now of Geo. Thorpe, Esq. The pleasure grounds are extensive, and well furnished with large and beautiful evergreens and timber trees, the whole site extending over 3650 square yards or thereabouts.
Lot 2.
A valuable piece of ground, opposite to the mansion, and bounded by the churchyard on one side and the mansion of Mrs. Ellis on the other side, comprising 2750 square yards or thereabouts. The land is good, and well calculated for a garden or building purposes. The whole well stocked with fruit trees in good bearing condition.
Lots 1 and 2 will be sold separately or together as may be determined upon at the time of sale.
Lot 3.
A close of arable land in the Lordship of Thurmaston, containing 3a. 1r. 38p. or thereabouts, in the occupation of Mr. James Spencer, bounded by land belonging to Isaac Harison, Esq., and Thomas Allen, Esq.
Lot 4, &c.
A house in the village of Thurmaston, adjoining the Turnpike Road, formerly the property of the late Samuel Day, Esq., with barn, stable, garden, all enclosed by a brick wall; also an orchard containg three acres or thereabouts, well stocked with fruit trees.
This property will be sold in lots, which will appear in a future advertisement.? A plan of these lots may be seen at the Unicorn Inn, Thurmaston, a fortnight before the sale.
Tickets to view the mansion on Fridays only from one to four o'clock, may be had on application to the Auctioneers.
For further particulars apply to the Auctioneers; to Messrs. J. and S. Harris, Solicitors, Leicester; or to Messrs. Latham and Paddison, Solicitors, Melton Mowbray.
'From an 1870 newspaper'
Taken from the 'Leicester Journal, and Midland Counties General Advertiser,' dated Friday, February 4, 1870.
Superior oak, ash, and elm trees, Cold Newton, Leicestershire.
Holland, Warner, & Sheppard, have received instructions to sell by auction, on Tuesday, the 15th day of February, 1870, about 80 oak, ash, and elm trees, now standing lotted and numbered on land at Cold Newton, belonging to the Trustees of Mr. Thomas Hatne's Charity, and Mr. William Clifford.
To view, apply to Mr. Clifford.
Catalogues to be had of the Auctioneers, 20, Market-street, Leicester.
The Auctioneers request the company to meet at Mr. Clifford's, at twelve o'clock, to proceed to sale.
Superior oak, ash, and elm trees, Cold Newton, Leicestershire.
Holland, Warner, & Sheppard, have received instructions to sell by auction, on Tuesday, the 15th day of February, 1870, about 80 oak, ash, and elm trees, now standing lotted and numbered on land at Cold Newton, belonging to the Trustees of Mr. Thomas Hatne's Charity, and Mr. William Clifford.
To view, apply to Mr. Clifford.
Catalogues to be had of the Auctioneers, 20, Market-street, Leicester.
The Auctioneers request the company to meet at Mr. Clifford's, at twelve o'clock, to proceed to sale.
'From an 1870 newspaper'
Taken from the 'Leicester Journal, and Midland Counties General Advertiser', dated Friday, February 4, 1870.
Important sale of very superior ash timber trees, Humberstone and Scraptoft, near Leicester.
Holland, Warner, & Sheppard, are favoured with instructions to sell by auction, on Monday, the 14th day of February, 1870, 122 splendid ash trees, of beautiful growth and large dimensions?, standing and lotted on the Estate of E.B. Hartopp, Esq., in the parishes of Humberstone and Scraptoft, near Leicester.
To view, apply to W.R. Kendall, Esq.
Catalogues to be had of the Auctioneers, 20 Market-street, Leicester.
The Auctioneers request the company to meet them at Lot 1, in the village, at twelve o'clock, to proceed to sale.
Important sale of very superior ash timber trees, Humberstone and Scraptoft, near Leicester.
Holland, Warner, & Sheppard, are favoured with instructions to sell by auction, on Monday, the 14th day of February, 1870, 122 splendid ash trees, of beautiful growth and large dimensions?, standing and lotted on the Estate of E.B. Hartopp, Esq., in the parishes of Humberstone and Scraptoft, near Leicester.
To view, apply to W.R. Kendall, Esq.
Catalogues to be had of the Auctioneers, 20 Market-street, Leicester.
The Auctioneers request the company to meet them at Lot 1, in the village, at twelve o'clock, to proceed to sale.
'From an 1870 newspaper'
Taken from the 'Leicester Journal, and Midland Counties General Advertiser,' dated Friday, February 4, 1870.
Mr. Francis E. Drake, architect, surveyor, & auctioneer
Friar-lane, Leicester, and Bond-street, Hinckley, begs most respectfully to inform the public?, that he has added to his other professional duties that of Auctioneer, for real property only. Any commissions with which he may be honoured will receive prompt and earnest attention, and he hopes by such, and by bringing his professional knowledge of property to bear, to merit a portion of patronage.
Mr. Francis E. Drake, architect, surveyor, & auctioneer
Friar-lane, Leicester, and Bond-street, Hinckley, begs most respectfully to inform the public?, that he has added to his other professional duties that of Auctioneer, for real property only. Any commissions with which he may be honoured will receive prompt and earnest attention, and he hopes by such, and by bringing his professional knowledge of property to bear, to merit a portion of patronage.
'From an 1870 newspaper'
Taken from the 'Leicester Journal, and Midland Counties General Advertiser,' dated Friday, February 4, 1870. Fine Arts.
Important sale of old and modern paintings, water colour drawings, old engravings, china, 200 vols. of books, &c., &c.
H. and F. Tarratt beg to announce that they have received instructions from the Administratrix of the estate of the late Mr. J. T. Blackwell, to sell by auction, (without reserve), on Thursday, February 17th, 1870, at Messrs. Holland, Warner, and Sheppard's Aucion Rooms, Market-street, Leicester, the valuable collection of oil paintings, embracing specimens of Hemskerck, Ostade, Poussin, Watteau, Wouvermans, De Heem, Lancret, Ruysdael, Weenix, Ferdinand Bol, Snyders, B. West, Shayer, Grant, R.A. Armfield, W. Underhill, J. W. Carmichael, Romney, R.A. Wright, of Derby, F. Cowie, S.A. Eaton Walker, Clare, McIntyre, Nieman, sen., W.C. Knell, Leery, Old Vickers, and other well known names. Water colour drawings by S. Paget, Cattermole, Barnard, W. Pitt, O'Brien, D. Hardy, Rowbottom, jun.; Eyre, of Derby; Tucker, Callow, W. Havel, Bradley, Dawson, Slater, & c. Also, a set of 9 Dore's Chromo's, old china, engravings, photographs, 200 vols. of books, &c., &c.
Full particulars in catalogues, which will be ready 7 days previous to the sale, and may be obtained at the Auctioneers' Offices, 10, Market-street, Leicester.
The lots may be viewed at the place of sale on Tuesday and Wednesday, February 15th and 16th.
Sale to commence at 10 for 11 o'clock prompt.
Important sale of old and modern paintings, water colour drawings, old engravings, china, 200 vols. of books, &c., &c.
H. and F. Tarratt beg to announce that they have received instructions from the Administratrix of the estate of the late Mr. J. T. Blackwell, to sell by auction, (without reserve), on Thursday, February 17th, 1870, at Messrs. Holland, Warner, and Sheppard's Aucion Rooms, Market-street, Leicester, the valuable collection of oil paintings, embracing specimens of Hemskerck, Ostade, Poussin, Watteau, Wouvermans, De Heem, Lancret, Ruysdael, Weenix, Ferdinand Bol, Snyders, B. West, Shayer, Grant, R.A. Armfield, W. Underhill, J. W. Carmichael, Romney, R.A. Wright, of Derby, F. Cowie, S.A. Eaton Walker, Clare, McIntyre, Nieman, sen., W.C. Knell, Leery, Old Vickers, and other well known names. Water colour drawings by S. Paget, Cattermole, Barnard, W. Pitt, O'Brien, D. Hardy, Rowbottom, jun.; Eyre, of Derby; Tucker, Callow, W. Havel, Bradley, Dawson, Slater, & c. Also, a set of 9 Dore's Chromo's, old china, engravings, photographs, 200 vols. of books, &c., &c.
Full particulars in catalogues, which will be ready 7 days previous to the sale, and may be obtained at the Auctioneers' Offices, 10, Market-street, Leicester.
The lots may be viewed at the place of sale on Tuesday and Wednesday, February 15th and 16th.
Sale to commence at 10 for 11 o'clock prompt.
From an 1870 newspaper.
From the 'Leicester Journal and Midland Counties General Advertiser,' dated Friday, February 4, 1870.
Second Sale at Bagworth Park.- Preliminary Notice.
Hollier, Harrison, and Harrison, will sell by auction, on or about Tuesday, 22nd February, 1870, several head of fat stock, a quantity of seed oats, barley, &c., &c., together with a variety of useful farming implements, particulars of which will appear in future papers and in catalogues?, which may be had a week before the sale from the Auctioneers, at their offices, Market Bosworth, and Burton-upon-Trent.
Second Sale at Bagworth Park.- Preliminary Notice.
Hollier, Harrison, and Harrison, will sell by auction, on or about Tuesday, 22nd February, 1870, several head of fat stock, a quantity of seed oats, barley, &c., &c., together with a variety of useful farming implements, particulars of which will appear in future papers and in catalogues?, which may be had a week before the sale from the Auctioneers, at their offices, Market Bosworth, and Burton-upon-Trent.
Taken from the 'Leicester Journal, and Midland Counties General Advertiser'
Taken from the 'Leicester Journal, and Midland Counties General Advertiser,' dated Friday, February 4, 1870.
Valuable freehold property, Syston, near Leicester.
To? be sold by auction, by H. and F. Tarratt, (by order of the Trustees for sale, under the will of the late Mr. Robert Adcock,) on Thursday, the 10th day of February, 1870, at the Bull's Head Inn, in Syston, at six o'clock in the evening, subject to such conditions as will be then produced,
Lot 1.
All that messuage or tenement, with the butcher's shop, outbuildings, and appurtenances thereto belonging, fronting to High-street, in Syston, now in the occupation of Mr. William Driver, and also all that cottage or tenement adjoining thereto, late in the occupation of Mrs. Adcock, deceased.
Lot 2.
All that valuable close of meadow land, situate in Meadow-lane, near to Syston aforesaid, containing 1a. 3r. 0p., or thereabouts, now in the occupation of Mr. Walton.
Lot3.
All that close of valuable arable land, situate in Syston aforesaid, by the side of the Turnpike-road leading from Leicester to Melton Mowbray, containing 2a. 2r. 16p., or thereabouts, now in the occupation of the said Mr. Walton.
Lot 3 is well adapted for the erection of villa residences. It has a frontage of 280 feet to the road, and is close to the village, besides being within ten minutes walk of the railway station.
For further particulars apply to the Auctioneers, or to Messrs. J. & S. Harris, Solicitors, Leicester
Valuable freehold property, Syston, near Leicester.
To? be sold by auction, by H. and F. Tarratt, (by order of the Trustees for sale, under the will of the late Mr. Robert Adcock,) on Thursday, the 10th day of February, 1870, at the Bull's Head Inn, in Syston, at six o'clock in the evening, subject to such conditions as will be then produced,
Lot 1.
All that messuage or tenement, with the butcher's shop, outbuildings, and appurtenances thereto belonging, fronting to High-street, in Syston, now in the occupation of Mr. William Driver, and also all that cottage or tenement adjoining thereto, late in the occupation of Mrs. Adcock, deceased.
Lot 2.
All that valuable close of meadow land, situate in Meadow-lane, near to Syston aforesaid, containing 1a. 3r. 0p., or thereabouts, now in the occupation of Mr. Walton.
Lot3.
All that close of valuable arable land, situate in Syston aforesaid, by the side of the Turnpike-road leading from Leicester to Melton Mowbray, containing 2a. 2r. 16p., or thereabouts, now in the occupation of the said Mr. Walton.
Lot 3 is well adapted for the erection of villa residences. It has a frontage of 280 feet to the road, and is close to the village, besides being within ten minutes walk of the railway station.
For further particulars apply to the Auctioneers, or to Messrs. J. & S. Harris, Solicitors, Leicester
From the 'Leicester Journal and Midland Counties General Advertiser
Taken from the 'Leicester Journal and Midland Counties General Advertiser,' dated Friday, February 4, 1870.
Austrey, Warwickshire, three miles from Polesworth Station, six from Atherstone?, seven from? Tamworth, (on the Trent Valley Railway), and eight from Asby-de-la-Zouch.
Important sale of growing hedge-row timber.
To be sold by auction, by Mr. R. Crisp, at the Bird-in Hand, Austrey, on Wednesday, the 9th day of February next, 32 oak, 169 ash, 116 elm, 23 willow, 7 poplar and 4 aspen trees, growing upon lands in Austrey aforesaid, belonging to Mr. Jos. Corbett.
The above will be found of large dimensions, and worthy of attention.
A person will be appointed to show the lots on application to the proprietor, Mr. Jos. Corbett, Austrey House, or to Mrs. Edwards, the Bird-in-Hand Inn, Austrey.
Dinner at two o'clock, and sale at three p.m.
Catalogues of particulars on application to Mr. Corbett, Mrs Edwards, or the Auctioneer, fourteen days prior to the sale.
Atherstone.
Austrey, Warwickshire, three miles from Polesworth Station, six from Atherstone?, seven from? Tamworth, (on the Trent Valley Railway), and eight from Asby-de-la-Zouch.
Important sale of growing hedge-row timber.
To be sold by auction, by Mr. R. Crisp, at the Bird-in Hand, Austrey, on Wednesday, the 9th day of February next, 32 oak, 169 ash, 116 elm, 23 willow, 7 poplar and 4 aspen trees, growing upon lands in Austrey aforesaid, belonging to Mr. Jos. Corbett.
The above will be found of large dimensions, and worthy of attention.
A person will be appointed to show the lots on application to the proprietor, Mr. Jos. Corbett, Austrey House, or to Mrs. Edwards, the Bird-in-Hand Inn, Austrey.
Dinner at two o'clock, and sale at three p.m.
Catalogues of particulars on application to Mr. Corbett, Mrs Edwards, or the Auctioneer, fourteen days prior to the sale.
Atherstone.
From An 1870 newspaper
Taken from the 'Leicester Journal, and Midland Counties General Advertiser', dated Friday, February 4, 1870.
Important Valuable Freehold and Leasehold Properties, The East Gates, Rutland-street, Nelson-street, London-road, Bedford-street and Lee-street, Leicester. Holland, Warner, and Sheppard, have received instructions from Trustees for sale) to sell by auction, on Thursday? the? 10th day of February, 1870, at the White Hart Hotel, Leicester, at three for four 'clock in ftern? n? prompt, the following extremely valuable freehold and leasehold properties:-
Lot 1.
All those valuable freehold business premises and residence, with large and convenient out? offices, situate in the East Gates, Leicester, and now in the occupation of Mr. H. Minors, draper. The shop is large, and has a considerable frontage to East Gates, and the house comprises two sitting rooms, seven sleeping rooms, two kitchens, closets, and other conveniences, hard and soft water pumps, well cellared, and back passage from the East Gates.
The above premises comprise an area of 365 square yards.
Lot 2.
All those three substantial leasehold dwelling houses and shop, numbered respectively 17, 19, and 21, situate in Bedford-street and Lee-street. Nos. 17 and 19 consist of two very substantial and well-erected dwelling houses with cellars, containing front and back rooms, three sleeping rooms, and large workshop on the top story and other convenient outbuildings, large yard and are in the respective occupations of Mrs. Sarah Talbot and Mr. John Spriggs. No. 21, Bedford-street and Lee-street consists of front shop, sitting room, back workshop, top workshop and two sleeping rooms, and is now in the occupation of Mr. John Knight. The whole of this property possesses the advantage of a gateway entrance from Bedford-street, and the waerworks and gas are laid on to the premises.
This lot is held for the residue of a term of 1000 years, created by an indenture dated in 1824.
Lot 3.
All those two substantial and well built freehold dwelling houses, situate in Rutland-street, and numbered respectively 76 and 78. Each house consists of an excellent parlour, kitchen, scullery, four sleeping rooms, convenient out offices, hard and soft water pump, large yard and garden at back, and the said dwelling-houses are now in the respective occupations of Messrs. Rogers and Hollin.
Lot 4.
All that excellent freehold dwelling house, situate and being NO. 10, Nelson-street, London-road, consisting of parlour, sitting room, front and back kitchen, four large sleeping rooms, capital cellars. The above property has a frontage to Nelson-street of 57 57 feet, the water and gas? are laid on, and the whole contains 285 square yards or thereabouts, and is now in the occupation of Mr. Thomas Hall.
A portion of the purchase monies can remain upon mortgage.
For further information apply at the offices of Messrs. Holland, Warner, and Sheppard, 20, Market-street, or to Mr. H.A. Owston, Solicitor, Leicester.
Important Valuable Freehold and Leasehold Properties, The East Gates, Rutland-street, Nelson-street, London-road, Bedford-street and Lee-street, Leicester. Holland, Warner, and Sheppard, have received instructions from Trustees for sale) to sell by auction, on Thursday? the? 10th day of February, 1870, at the White Hart Hotel, Leicester, at three for four 'clock in ftern? n? prompt, the following extremely valuable freehold and leasehold properties:-
Lot 1.
All those valuable freehold business premises and residence, with large and convenient out? offices, situate in the East Gates, Leicester, and now in the occupation of Mr. H. Minors, draper. The shop is large, and has a considerable frontage to East Gates, and the house comprises two sitting rooms, seven sleeping rooms, two kitchens, closets, and other conveniences, hard and soft water pumps, well cellared, and back passage from the East Gates.
The above premises comprise an area of 365 square yards.
Lot 2.
All those three substantial leasehold dwelling houses and shop, numbered respectively 17, 19, and 21, situate in Bedford-street and Lee-street. Nos. 17 and 19 consist of two very substantial and well-erected dwelling houses with cellars, containing front and back rooms, three sleeping rooms, and large workshop on the top story and other convenient outbuildings, large yard and are in the respective occupations of Mrs. Sarah Talbot and Mr. John Spriggs. No. 21, Bedford-street and Lee-street consists of front shop, sitting room, back workshop, top workshop and two sleeping rooms, and is now in the occupation of Mr. John Knight. The whole of this property possesses the advantage of a gateway entrance from Bedford-street, and the waerworks and gas are laid on to the premises.
This lot is held for the residue of a term of 1000 years, created by an indenture dated in 1824.
Lot 3.
All those two substantial and well built freehold dwelling houses, situate in Rutland-street, and numbered respectively 76 and 78. Each house consists of an excellent parlour, kitchen, scullery, four sleeping rooms, convenient out offices, hard and soft water pump, large yard and garden at back, and the said dwelling-houses are now in the respective occupations of Messrs. Rogers and Hollin.
Lot 4.
All that excellent freehold dwelling house, situate and being NO. 10, Nelson-street, London-road, consisting of parlour, sitting room, front and back kitchen, four large sleeping rooms, capital cellars. The above property has a frontage to Nelson-street of 57 57 feet, the water and gas? are laid on, and the whole contains 285 square yards or thereabouts, and is now in the occupation of Mr. Thomas Hall.
A portion of the purchase monies can remain upon mortgage.
For further information apply at the offices of Messrs. Holland, Warner, and Sheppard, 20, Market-street, or to Mr. H.A. Owston, Solicitor, Leicester.
Fom A 1936 Liverpool Echo
From the Liverpool Echo dated January 21, 1936.
Expectations under wills.- Are you entitled to money? If so, why wait years to inherit when you can obtain an advance of 4-and-a-half per cent. net through Lowne & Co. Ltd., Albion House, New Oxford-st., London? At Liverpool Sts. d37257.
Second mortgages, quick, mod., anywhere.- W. Harris, Estate Agent, 88, Argyle-st., Birkenhead. Tel. 114.
Expectations under wills.- Are you entitled to money? If so, why wait years to inherit when you can obtain an advance of 4-and-a-half per cent. net through Lowne & Co. Ltd., Albion House, New Oxford-st., London? At Liverpool Sts. d37257.
Second mortgages, quick, mod., anywhere.- W. Harris, Estate Agent, 88, Argyle-st., Birkenhead. Tel. 114.
From A 1936 Liverpool Echo
From the Liverpool Echo, Tuesday, January 21, 1936.
Argyle, Birkenhead.- 6.40 & 8.50. 'Phone B'head 1524. The Cole Bros. Pat O'Brien, Michaelson, Charles Setzler, Van Dusen, Kathleen Stanley, Ringle Bros. & Renee. Rusty & Shine.
Argyle, Birkenhead.- 6.40 & 8.50. 'Phone B'head 1524. The Cole Bros. Pat O'Brien, Michaelson, Charles Setzler, Van Dusen, Kathleen Stanley, Ringle Bros. & Renee. Rusty & Shine.
From A 1936 Liverpool Echo
From the Liverpool Echo dated Tuesday, January 21, 1936. (Deaths)
Antrobus- January 20, at 18, Wyndcote-road, Mossley Hill, Marion, the dearly-beloved and devoted wife of Charles Farmer Antrobus, and darling and loving sister of Amy Goad. Service at All Hallows' Church, Allerton, on Thursday next, at 10.30 a.m.; interment at Allerton Cemetery immediately afterwards.
Bell- January 18, George E. Bell, of 16, Bentinck-place, Birkenhead. Interment at Landican Cemetery, on Thursday next, at 11 a.m. (No flowers, by request.) (Friends please accept this- the only- intimation.)
Antrobus- January 20, at 18, Wyndcote-road, Mossley Hill, Marion, the dearly-beloved and devoted wife of Charles Farmer Antrobus, and darling and loving sister of Amy Goad. Service at All Hallows' Church, Allerton, on Thursday next, at 10.30 a.m.; interment at Allerton Cemetery immediately afterwards.
Bell- January 18, George E. Bell, of 16, Bentinck-place, Birkenhead. Interment at Landican Cemetery, on Thursday next, at 11 a.m. (No flowers, by request.) (Friends please accept this- the only- intimation.)
From A 1936 Liverpool Echo
From the Liverpool Echo dated Tuesday, January 21, 1936. (Marriages)
Brice-Stevenson- January 18 at Birmingham, William Henry, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Brice of Liverpool, to Hetty, only daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Stevenson, of West Hartlepool
Hughes-Grier- January 18, Douglas, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Hughes, West Kirby, to Margaret Elizabeth (Peggy), second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex W. Grier, West Kirby.
Taylor-Main- January 21, at St. John's Church, Birkdale, Ernest Rowley Taylor to Constance Main (late of Formby).
Brice-Stevenson- January 18 at Birmingham, William Henry, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Brice of Liverpool, to Hetty, only daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Stevenson, of West Hartlepool
Hughes-Grier- January 18, Douglas, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Hughes, West Kirby, to Margaret Elizabeth (Peggy), second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex W. Grier, West Kirby.
Taylor-Main- January 21, at St. John's Church, Birkdale, Ernest Rowley Taylor to Constance Main (late of Formby).
From A 1936 Liverpool Echo
From the Liverpool Echo dated Tuesday, January 21, 1936. (Births)
Rowlands- January 20, at Balliol Maternity Home to May (nee Downward), wife of Fred Rowlands, 99, Sidney-road, Bootle, a daughter (both well).
Wild- January 20 at Nurse Springhall's, South Hill-road, to May (nee Friend), wife of Albert Wild, 29, Royden-street, a daughter (both well).
Williams- January 21, at Nurse Tyson's Nursing Home, to Kathleen (nee Brown), wife of E.R. Williams, of Orrell Park, the gift of a son (both well).
Rowlands- January 20, at Balliol Maternity Home to May (nee Downward), wife of Fred Rowlands, 99, Sidney-road, Bootle, a daughter (both well).
Wild- January 20 at Nurse Springhall's, South Hill-road, to May (nee Friend), wife of Albert Wild, 29, Royden-street, a daughter (both well).
Williams- January 21, at Nurse Tyson's Nursing Home, to Kathleen (nee Brown), wife of E.R. Williams, of Orrell Park, the gift of a son (both well).
From A 1936 Liverpool Echo
From the Liverpool Echo dated Tuesday, January 21, 1936. (Births)
Herron- January 20, at 15, Hale-road, Wallasey, to Gertrude (nee McKie), wife of Robert F. Herron, a son.
Kettle- January 20, at Brookfield Nursing Home, West Kirby, to May (nee Murphy), wife of Walter Kettle, the gift of a son.
Herron- January 20, at 15, Hale-road, Wallasey, to Gertrude (nee McKie), wife of Robert F. Herron, a son.
Kettle- January 20, at Brookfield Nursing Home, West Kirby, to May (nee Murphy), wife of Walter Kettle, the gift of a son.
From A 1936 Liverpool Echo
From the Liverpool Echo dated Tuesday, January 21, 1936. (Births)
Black- January 21, at Annandale Nursing Home, Prenton, to May Grace (nee Lewis), wife of Fred J. Black, a son (both well).
Drummond- January 20 at Miss Jacob's Nursing Home, West Kirby, to Mair, wife of C. Stuart Drummond, Devizes, Wiltshire, a daughter?.
Black- January 21, at Annandale Nursing Home, Prenton, to May Grace (nee Lewis), wife of Fred J. Black, a son (both well).
Drummond- January 20 at Miss Jacob's Nursing Home, West Kirby, to Mair, wife of C. Stuart Drummond, Devizes, Wiltshire, a daughter?.
From A 1936 Liverpool Echo
From the Liverpool Echo dated Tuesday, January 21, 1936. (Moneylenders)
£10 to £1,000 without security, H. Lennard, 40, North John-street (corner of Lord-street). Tel. Central 876. Liverpool,
Birkenhead, Birkenhead, Birkenhead, Birkenhead, Birkenhead, with or without security, ｣10 to ｣1,000 W. Harris, 88, Argyle-st. Phone 1145 Opp. G.P.O.
£10 to £1,000 without security, H. Lennard, 40, North John-street (corner of Lord-street). Tel. Central 876. Liverpool,
Birkenhead, Birkenhead, Birkenhead, Birkenhead, Birkenhead, with or without security, ｣10 to ｣1,000 W. Harris, 88, Argyle-st. Phone 1145 Opp. G.P.O.
From A 1936 Liverpool Echo
From the Liverpool Echo dated Tuesday, January 21, 1936. (Companions, Housekeepers, &c., Wanted).
Housekeeper, capable; about 30-40, - 2 Dudlow-gardens, Menlove Gardens West (after 7 p.m.)
Nursery Companion; educated; 4 children at school,- Write, 5 Kirby Park, West Kirby.
Housekeeper, capable; about 30-40, - 2 Dudlow-gardens, Menlove Gardens West (after 7 p.m.)
Nursery Companion; educated; 4 children at school,- Write, 5 Kirby Park, West Kirby.
From A 1936 Liverpool Echo
From the Liverpool Echo dated Tuesday, January 21, 1936. (HouseServants Wanted).
Woman, general, light duties, one child in family,- 14, Berkeley-drive, Wallasey.
Young maid, small family, live in, refs.- After 6 p.m., 17, Rutherford-rd.
Wanted, cook-general, good refs., for small modern house; 2 in family,- Apply, between 6 and 8 p.m., Brightholm, Glendyke-rd., Allerton.
Woman, general, light duties, one child in family,- 14, Berkeley-drive, Wallasey.
Young maid, small family, live in, refs.- After 6 p.m., 17, Rutherford-rd.
Wanted, cook-general, good refs., for small modern house; 2 in family,- Apply, between 6 and 8 p.m., Brightholm, Glendyke-rd., Allerton.
From A 1936 Liverpool Echo
From the Liverpool Echo dated Tuesday, January 21, 1936. (HouseServants Wanted).
General, experienced; no washing; no cooking; good refs. essential,- 10, Newsham-drive.
General; all duties; three adults; good outings; refs.- 106, Earlson-rd., Wallasey.
General, experienced; no washing; no cooking; good refs. essential,- 10, Newsham-drive.
General; all duties; three adults; good outings; refs.- 106, Earlson-rd., Wallasey.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
From A 1936 Liverpool Echo
From the Liverpool Echo dated Tuesday, January 21, 1936. (House Servants Wanted).
Cook-General, daily (under 30), for small house; all duties; goods refs. essential.- Ormidale, Ashburton-rd., Oxton. after 6 p.m.
Cook-General for flat; uniform; refs.- Apply Evenings, 6b. Sefton Park-rd.
Cook General; housemaid kept; refs; mornings, After 6. 9. Sefton Park-rd.
Cook-General, small house Liverpool; maid kept; good refs. essential.- Webb, 36, Percy-st.
Daily Cook-General, experienced, age 18-25; 2 in family.- Apply, between 3 and 7 o'clock. 14, Precot-drive, Newsham Park.
Daily Woman Worker, under 30; previous experience and reliable references indispensable. Green Lawn, Sea-road, Wallasey.
Cook-General, daily (under 30), for small house; all duties; goods refs. essential.- Ormidale, Ashburton-rd., Oxton. after 6 p.m.
Cook-General for flat; uniform; refs.- Apply Evenings, 6b. Sefton Park-rd.
Cook General; housemaid kept; refs; mornings, After 6. 9. Sefton Park-rd.
Cook-General, small house Liverpool; maid kept; good refs. essential.- Webb, 36, Percy-st.
Daily Cook-General, experienced, age 18-25; 2 in family.- Apply, between 3 and 7 o'clock. 14, Precot-drive, Newsham Park.
Daily Woman Worker, under 30; previous experience and reliable references indispensable. Green Lawn, Sea-road, Wallasey.
From A 1936 Liverpool Echo
From the Liverpool Echo dated Tuesday, January 21, 1936. (Persons Wanted).
Press Toolmakers, used to high-class work; state wages and experience,- Bancroft Bros., Ellison-st., Glossop, Derbyshire.
Youth, about 18 years, ride cycle, some experience of pork butchering- Redmond's 189a, Prescot-rd., Old Swan.
Salesmen required for Yorkshire and Lancashire areas to sell printed wrapping paper, in rolls and sheets; no limit to renumeration offered to men with good sales record in the trade, strong personality, and able to passfidelity guarantee.- Thos. Lumb and Co., Ltd., Skipton.
Press Toolmakers, used to high-class work; state wages and experience,- Bancroft Bros., Ellison-st., Glossop, Derbyshire.
Youth, about 18 years, ride cycle, some experience of pork butchering- Redmond's 189a, Prescot-rd., Old Swan.
Salesmen required for Yorkshire and Lancashire areas to sell printed wrapping paper, in rolls and sheets; no limit to renumeration offered to men with good sales record in the trade, strong personality, and able to passfidelity guarantee.- Thos. Lumb and Co., Ltd., Skipton.
From A 1936 Liverpool Echo
From the Liverpool Echo dated Tuesday, January 21, 1936.
Endowment policies bought.- D. Belcher, 323, Claughton-rd., Birkenhead.
All Provident house purchase policies bought. W. Harris, 88, Argyle-st., Birkenhead.
Endowment policies bought.- D. Belcher, 323, Claughton-rd., Birkenhead.
All Provident house purchase policies bought. W. Harris, 88, Argyle-st., Birkenhead.
From A 1936 Liverpool Echo
From the Liverpool Echo dated Tuesday, January 21, 1936.(House Servants Wanted).
General, Prot., used to children; good wages and outings; four in family,- Ventnor, The Crescent, Waterloo Park.
General (20-30), plain cook; modern house; family 2; liberal outings,- Dormill, 105, Menlove-ave. Phone Wavertree 2076.
General; live in,- 16 King-st., Wallasey.
General Maid, 55, Belmont-drive, Newsham Park
General, Prot., used to children; good wages and outings; four in family,- Ventnor, The Crescent, Waterloo Park.
General (20-30), plain cook; modern house; family 2; liberal outings,- Dormill, 105, Menlove-ave. Phone Wavertree 2076.
General; live in,- 16 King-st., Wallasey.
General Maid, 55, Belmont-drive, Newsham Park
From the Liverpool Echo dated Tuesday, January 21, 1936.
From the Liverpool Echo dated Tuesday, January 21, 1936.
Endowment policies purchased outright.- Athur Lewis, 22, Tib-lane, Manchester 2.
Endowment policies purchased outright.- Athur Lewis, 22, Tib-lane, Manchester 2.
Kibworth Harcourt, Leicestershire
From the 'Leicester Journal and Midland Counties General Advertiser,' dated Friday, February 4, 1870.
Kibworth Harcourt, Leicestershire.
To colliery proprietors, turners, farmers, and others, upwards of 500 beech, elm, oak, ash, spruce, and fir wavers, 2000 faggots, &c.
H. Foster begs to notify that he has received instructions from Rowland Hunt, Esq., Kibworth Hall, to sell by auction, on Friday, the 18th day of February, 1870, in the plantation near to the Old Hall, Kibworth Harcourt, comprising 450 beech wavers, 50 elm, oak, ash, spruce, and fir trees and wavers; about 2000 faggots. The above are all cut down and stacked in convenient lots to suit purchasers, and the getting away is good, near to the hard road close to the village. The company are requested to meet the auctioneer at the Fish Pond Plantation, near the Old Hall, Kibworth Harcourt, at ten o'clock, and proceed to sale.
Kibworth Harcourt, Leicestershire.
To colliery proprietors, turners, farmers, and others, upwards of 500 beech, elm, oak, ash, spruce, and fir wavers, 2000 faggots, &c.
H. Foster begs to notify that he has received instructions from Rowland Hunt, Esq., Kibworth Hall, to sell by auction, on Friday, the 18th day of February, 1870, in the plantation near to the Old Hall, Kibworth Harcourt, comprising 450 beech wavers, 50 elm, oak, ash, spruce, and fir trees and wavers; about 2000 faggots. The above are all cut down and stacked in convenient lots to suit purchasers, and the getting away is good, near to the hard road close to the village. The company are requested to meet the auctioneer at the Fish Pond Plantation, near the Old Hall, Kibworth Harcourt, at ten o'clock, and proceed to sale.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
'Another bit from Memorials of Liverpool.'
Another one from the book previously mentioned:
'A little farther north a handsome detached villa was erected by Mr. William Skelhorn. It was afterwards purchased and occupied by Alderman John Brown, who was mayor of Liverpool in 1782. Extensive stabling belonging to it was erected on the opposite side of the road, near the corner of Roscommon Street; two villas were built in the early years of this century by Mr. William Robinson, the senior of a family who for many years carried on an extensive bookselling and stationery establishment in Castle Street, and whose descendants have distinguished themselves in other walks of life'.
'A little farther north a handsome detached villa was erected by Mr. William Skelhorn. It was afterwards purchased and occupied by Alderman John Brown, who was mayor of Liverpool in 1782. Extensive stabling belonging to it was erected on the opposite side of the road, near the corner of Roscommon Street; two villas were built in the early years of this century by Mr. William Robinson, the senior of a family who for many years carried on an extensive bookselling and stationery establishment in Castle Street, and whose descendants have distinguished themselves in other walks of life'.
Mansfield Street
I have taken this out of an old book called 'Memorials of Liverpool':
The noble mansion on the east side, at the corner of Mansfield Street, was built about 1825 by Mr. Samuel Sandbach, who filled the office of mayor in 1831. He resided only a short time in the house, and was succeeded by Mr. Thomas Colley Porter in 1827.
I don't know if Mr. Sandbach owned this mansion, and how much wealth he had.
The noble mansion on the east side, at the corner of Mansfield Street, was built about 1825 by Mr. Samuel Sandbach, who filled the office of mayor in 1831. He resided only a short time in the house, and was succeeded by Mr. Thomas Colley Porter in 1827.
I don't know if Mr. Sandbach owned this mansion, and how much wealth he had.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Sidney J. Cowen Esq.
Pictured below is the headstone of Sidney J. Cowen Esq., of Sara Toga, New York, who died on the 10th. September, 1844, aged 29 years.
Monday, April 19, 2010
Free Public Library
From Memorials of Liverpool....second edition, revised, with additions.
Under an Act passed in 1855 the property on both sides was purchased and taken down, the crest of the hill still farther lowered, and the alignment of the street removed farther to the south, so as to skirt the margin of St. John's Churchyard. The open land thus gained was availed of for a very useful purpose. Early in 1850 the scheme of establishing a Free Public Library was brought before the town-council by Mr. J.A. Picton, and, after some inquiry, was adopted. The first location of the Library was in Duke Street, in the ci-devant Union Newsroom, which was opened on October 18, 1852. The success of the institution was so great as to lead to a proposal for the erection of a larger and more central building, which was still further required for the reception of the Museum of Natural History belonging to the thirteenth Earl of Derby, who died in 1851, and bequeathed his collections to the town.
A large piece of land was appropriated for the site, and competition plans were advertised for. This led, as frequently happens, to considerable difference of opinion and difficulty in carrying out the scheme. At this juncture, Mr. (afterwards Sir William) Brown, nobly stepped forward, and undertook to defray the expense of the building, the Corporation providing the land. This was gratefully accepted, and the present building was erected from the designs of Mr. John Weightman, at that time architect and surveyor to the Corporation. On April 15, 1856, the first stone was laid by Mr. Brown with great eclat (the e has an accent on- website owner), in the presence of the Bishop of Chester and many other distinguished guests. This was followed by a grand banquet at St. George's Hall, Mr. Alderman Holme presiding in the absence of the mayor (Mr. F. Shand). The new building was opened on October 18, 1860, with even greater rejoicings than at the previous celebration. One very interesting feature in the proceedings was the presence of the venerable Lord Brougham, who had just completed his eightieth year, but who entered into the spirit of the scene with a vigour and eloquence worthy of his best days.
The building is spacious and handsome, and admirably adapted for the purposes of the institution. Its position and aspect are all that could be desired. Standing on a commanding eminence facing the south, with a large open unobstructed area in front, the view of the town from the portico is singularly striking. The contiguous locality is the finest in Liverpool, architecturally speaking. St. George's Hall, the Free Library, the commanding facade (the c has an accent under it- website owner) of the Railway Hotel, the Alexandra Theatre, the Wellington Column, the equestrian statues of the Queen and the Prince Consort, form an artistic group which we might travel far to see surpassed. Soon after the opening of the building, the name of the street was changed, by a vote of the Council, from Shaw's Brow to William Brown Street.
Should the above be of interest to you, you are advised to view the original article, as this is not necessarily an exact 'transcript.'
Under an Act passed in 1855 the property on both sides was purchased and taken down, the crest of the hill still farther lowered, and the alignment of the street removed farther to the south, so as to skirt the margin of St. John's Churchyard. The open land thus gained was availed of for a very useful purpose. Early in 1850 the scheme of establishing a Free Public Library was brought before the town-council by Mr. J.A. Picton, and, after some inquiry, was adopted. The first location of the Library was in Duke Street, in the ci-devant Union Newsroom, which was opened on October 18, 1852. The success of the institution was so great as to lead to a proposal for the erection of a larger and more central building, which was still further required for the reception of the Museum of Natural History belonging to the thirteenth Earl of Derby, who died in 1851, and bequeathed his collections to the town.
A large piece of land was appropriated for the site, and competition plans were advertised for. This led, as frequently happens, to considerable difference of opinion and difficulty in carrying out the scheme. At this juncture, Mr. (afterwards Sir William) Brown, nobly stepped forward, and undertook to defray the expense of the building, the Corporation providing the land. This was gratefully accepted, and the present building was erected from the designs of Mr. John Weightman, at that time architect and surveyor to the Corporation. On April 15, 1856, the first stone was laid by Mr. Brown with great eclat (the e has an accent on- website owner), in the presence of the Bishop of Chester and many other distinguished guests. This was followed by a grand banquet at St. George's Hall, Mr. Alderman Holme presiding in the absence of the mayor (Mr. F. Shand). The new building was opened on October 18, 1860, with even greater rejoicings than at the previous celebration. One very interesting feature in the proceedings was the presence of the venerable Lord Brougham, who had just completed his eightieth year, but who entered into the spirit of the scene with a vigour and eloquence worthy of his best days.
The building is spacious and handsome, and admirably adapted for the purposes of the institution. Its position and aspect are all that could be desired. Standing on a commanding eminence facing the south, with a large open unobstructed area in front, the view of the town from the portico is singularly striking. The contiguous locality is the finest in Liverpool, architecturally speaking. St. George's Hall, the Free Library, the commanding facade (the c has an accent under it- website owner) of the Railway Hotel, the Alexandra Theatre, the Wellington Column, the equestrian statues of the Queen and the Prince Consort, form an artistic group which we might travel far to see surpassed. Soon after the opening of the building, the name of the street was changed, by a vote of the Council, from Shaw's Brow to William Brown Street.
Should the above be of interest to you, you are advised to view the original article, as this is not necessarily an exact 'transcript.'
'From A 1934 Liverpool Echo.'
From the Liverpool Echo dated Thursday, July 19, 1934.
Silver Weddings
BOURNE-OSBORNE-July 19.1909, at St. Luke's Church,Great Crosby,WILLIAM BOURNE to EDITH OSBORNE.-6,Shaftesbury-road,Crosby.
CURRAN-SPEIRS-July 18.1909, at North Zion Independent Methodist Chapel.Tetlow-street.Kirkdale.GEORGE W. CURRAN to MARGARET G SPEIRS.-55,Milman-road.Walton.
LIDGETT-HASELDEN-July 19.1909, at North-road Presbyterian Church.Higher Tranmere,Birkenhead.WILLIAM ARTHUR LIDGETT to MINNIE HASELDEN.-Mossdale, 8, Mosslands- drive,Wallasey Village, Wallasey.
Silver Weddings
BOURNE-OSBORNE-July 19.1909, at St. Luke's Church,Great Crosby,WILLIAM BOURNE to EDITH OSBORNE.-6,Shaftesbury-road,Crosby.
CURRAN-SPEIRS-July 18.1909, at North Zion Independent Methodist Chapel.Tetlow-street.Kirkdale.GEORGE W. CURRAN to MARGARET G SPEIRS.-55,Milman-road.Walton.
LIDGETT-HASELDEN-July 19.1909, at North-road Presbyterian Church.Higher Tranmere,Birkenhead.WILLIAM ARTHUR LIDGETT to MINNIE HASELDEN.-Mossdale, 8, Mosslands- drive,Wallasey Village, Wallasey.
'From A 1934 Liverpool Echo.'
Taken from the Liverpool Echo dated Thursday, July 19, 1934.
Marriages
BRUNDIT-BUTTLE-July 11. at the Parish Church,Morecambe.DENNIS BRUNDIT, of Liverpool, to LAURA BUTTLE,of Morecambe.
ELLIS-MEIGHEN-July 18. at St. John the Divine,Fairfield,SYDNEY.youngest son of Mr. and Mrs.J.E.Ellis, of 2, Renfrew-street,to ELSIE COOPER,eldest daughter of Mrs.and the late Mr.Meighen,of 14,Edinburgh-road.
MAKINSON-DIGBY-July 17. at Huyton Congregational Church. by the Rev Egerton Crookall, M.A., JAMES HENRY MAKINSON, of Liverpool, to ELEANOR DOROTHY DIGBY, of Huyton.
ROBERTS-ROBERTS-July 16. at Grove-street Welsh Congregational Church. by the Rev.T.J.Euryn Hopkins,M.A.,ROBERT DAVID, only son of Mr. and Mrs. W.O Roberts ,Rockfield,Cromptons-lane.Mossley Hill.to MYFANWY.eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs.E.J.Roberts, of Wavertree.
Marriages
BRUNDIT-BUTTLE-July 11. at the Parish Church,Morecambe.DENNIS BRUNDIT, of Liverpool, to LAURA BUTTLE,of Morecambe.
ELLIS-MEIGHEN-July 18. at St. John the Divine,Fairfield,SYDNEY.youngest son of Mr. and Mrs.J.E.Ellis, of 2, Renfrew-street,to ELSIE COOPER,eldest daughter of Mrs.and the late Mr.Meighen,of 14,Edinburgh-road.
MAKINSON-DIGBY-July 17. at Huyton Congregational Church. by the Rev Egerton Crookall, M.A., JAMES HENRY MAKINSON, of Liverpool, to ELEANOR DOROTHY DIGBY, of Huyton.
ROBERTS-ROBERTS-July 16. at Grove-street Welsh Congregational Church. by the Rev.T.J.Euryn Hopkins,M.A.,ROBERT DAVID, only son of Mr. and Mrs. W.O Roberts ,Rockfield,Cromptons-lane.Mossley Hill.to MYFANWY.eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs.E.J.Roberts, of Wavertree.
Islington Terrace and Circus Street
Islington Terrace and Circus Street.
From Memorials of Liverpool....second edition, revised, with additions.
The fine row of houses called Islington Terrace was erected between 1784 and 1796. The Olympoc Circus, Adelphi Theatre, or Queen's Theatre, as it has since been called, was built in 1795. Jacob Astley, of equestrian fame, had been accustomed to visit Liverpool and to give performances in the Theatre, Williamson Square. For some unexplained reason he received notice to quit, and in July 1795 issued proposals in the newspapers for the erection of an ampitheatre for music, dancing, equestrian exercises, etc., which he proposed to carry out "by subscription by way of tontine, viz., one hundred subscribers at fifty pounds each, to have a free admission ticket, on the same plan as the Theatre. The building to be held in trust by six of the subscribers by way of security." This appeal was responded to, and the building was erected within six months.
Circus Street of course takes its name from the building opposite which it debouches.
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From Memorials of Liverpool....second edition, revised, with additions.
The fine row of houses called Islington Terrace was erected between 1784 and 1796. The Olympoc Circus, Adelphi Theatre, or Queen's Theatre, as it has since been called, was built in 1795. Jacob Astley, of equestrian fame, had been accustomed to visit Liverpool and to give performances in the Theatre, Williamson Square. For some unexplained reason he received notice to quit, and in July 1795 issued proposals in the newspapers for the erection of an ampitheatre for music, dancing, equestrian exercises, etc., which he proposed to carry out "by subscription by way of tontine, viz., one hundred subscribers at fifty pounds each, to have a free admission ticket, on the same plan as the Theatre. The building to be held in trust by six of the subscribers by way of security." This appeal was responded to, and the building was erected within six months.
Circus Street of course takes its name from the building opposite which it debouches.
Should the above be of interest to you, you are advised to view the original article, as this is not necessarily an exact 'transcript'.
Christian Street
Christain Street, Liverpool
From Memorials of Liverpool....second edition, revised, with additions.
Christian Street was so called from Mr. Philip Christian, originally a potter in Lord Street, who purchased Gibson's Folly and grounds, pulled down the tower, and erected for mimself a handsome mansion at the corner of the present Christian Street, some time about 1780. The garden was pleasantly laid out, and decorated with statuary. Here he continued to reside until his decease, about 1808.
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From Memorials of Liverpool....second edition, revised, with additions.
Christian Street was so called from Mr. Philip Christian, originally a potter in Lord Street, who purchased Gibson's Folly and grounds, pulled down the tower, and erected for mimself a handsome mansion at the corner of the present Christian Street, some time about 1780. The garden was pleasantly laid out, and decorated with statuary. Here he continued to reside until his decease, about 1808.
Should the above be of interest to you, you are advised to view the original article, as this is not necessarily an exact 'transcript'.
Islington Market
From Memorials of Liverpool....second edition, revised, with additions.
Islington Market was not a success. It was too near St. John's, and was not approved by either buyers or sellers. I t was closed for some years, and at the time of the improvements of 1856 it was cleared away altogether. Down to the year 1785 carcely any buildings existed north of the pot-works in Shaw's Browand east of Byrom Street; but during the eleven years from 1785 to 1796 a prodigious advancewas made, and the greater part of the area between Shaw's Brow and Richmond Row, from north to south, and from Byrom Street to St. Anne Street, from east to west, was covered with buildings.
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Islington Market was not a success. It was too near St. John's, and was not approved by either buyers or sellers. I t was closed for some years, and at the time of the improvements of 1856 it was cleared away altogether. Down to the year 1785 carcely any buildings existed north of the pot-works in Shaw's Browand east of Byrom Street; but during the eleven years from 1785 to 1796 a prodigious advancewas made, and the greater part of the area between Shaw's Brow and Richmond Row, from north to south, and from Byrom Street to St. Anne Street, from east to west, was covered with buildings.
Should the above be of interest to you, you are advised to view the original article, as this is not necessarily an exact 'transcript'.
Folly Fair
Folly Fair
From Memorials of Liverpool....second edition, revised, with additions.
The origin of this merrymaking was something as follows:- A short distance up what is now called Islington, but then simply the road to West Derby, very near the site of the present Christian Street, a house of entertainmentand strawberry or tea-garden was kept about the middle of the last century by Mr. Gibson, who was also the lessee and manager of the Theatre Royal. Here he erected a square tower, eight storeys in height (1. Aview of this will be found in Herdman's Ancient Liverpool, vol.1. pl. 37.), most probably for a look out or Belvedere, the situation commanding an extensive view. Here, as in many other parts of England, any erection of a peculiar character is attributed to the "folly" of the builder, and designated by the name.The structure in question thus acquired the appellation of "Gibson's Folly," by which name it was commonly known. The road which led up to the establishment was called Folly Lane, by which name it is designated in the maps of 1785 and 1796.
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From Memorials of Liverpool....second edition, revised, with additions.
The origin of this merrymaking was something as follows:- A short distance up what is now called Islington, but then simply the road to West Derby, very near the site of the present Christian Street, a house of entertainmentand strawberry or tea-garden was kept about the middle of the last century by Mr. Gibson, who was also the lessee and manager of the Theatre Royal. Here he erected a square tower, eight storeys in height (1. Aview of this will be found in Herdman's Ancient Liverpool, vol.1. pl. 37.), most probably for a look out or Belvedere, the situation commanding an extensive view. Here, as in many other parts of England, any erection of a peculiar character is attributed to the "folly" of the builder, and designated by the name.The structure in question thus acquired the appellation of "Gibson's Folly," by which name it was commonly known. The road which led up to the establishment was called Folly Lane, by which name it is designated in the maps of 1785 and 1796.
Should the above be of interest to you, you are advised to view the original article, as this is not necessarily an exact 'transcript'.
Folly Fair
From Memorials of Liverpool....second edition, revised, with additions.
The triangular areas opposite the north end of St. George's Hall demands a passing notice. It was oribinally part of the heath, and remained in its primitive state down to the latter end of the last century. In a fine plate by Burdett of the Old Infirmary, given in Enfield's History of Liverpool (1774), it is shown as a rough foreground, with an antique wooden windmill in the centre. This mill was removed about 1780, and the ground levelled and paved. I then became the scene of the annual festivity called Folly Fair.
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The triangular areas opposite the north end of St. George's Hall demands a passing notice. It was oribinally part of the heath, and remained in its primitive state down to the latter end of the last century. In a fine plate by Burdett of the Old Infirmary, given in Enfield's History of Liverpool (1774), it is shown as a rough foreground, with an antique wooden windmill in the centre. This mill was removed about 1780, and the ground levelled and paved. I then became the scene of the annual festivity called Folly Fair.
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University College
University College (Year-1880)
From Memorials of Liverpool....second edition, revised, with additions.
On July 21st of the same year a great public meeting was held under the presidency of the Mayor, Alderman Bernard Hall, tp promote the fund for establishing a University College. As a result contributions amounting to ｣80,000 were promised.
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From Memorials of Liverpool....second edition, revised, with additions.
On July 21st of the same year a great public meeting was held under the presidency of the Mayor, Alderman Bernard Hall, tp promote the fund for establishing a University College. As a result contributions amounting to ｣80,000 were promised.
Should the above be of interest to you, you are advised to view the original article, as this is not necessarily an exact 'transcript'.
Springfield, Breckfield Road
Springfield, Breckfield Road
From Memorials of Liverpool....second edition, revised, with additions.
In 1829 a field opposite the Mere, called the Mere Hey, was purchased from Mr. Seacome Ellison by Mr. Charles Eyes, and laid out for detached villas under the name of Springfield and Lansdowne Place.
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From Memorials of Liverpool....second edition, revised, with additions.
In 1829 a field opposite the Mere, called the Mere Hey, was purchased from Mr. Seacome Ellison by Mr. Charles Eyes, and laid out for detached villas under the name of Springfield and Lansdowne Place.
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Perry, Breckfield Road
Perry, Breckfield Road
From Memorials of Liverpool....second edition, revised, with additions.
About 1804, on one of the fields called Hungry Croft, a mansion was erected by Mr. William POerry, surgeon-dentist, in a very lovely and secluded position. For many years it was the only mansion for some distance round. ........ The house was taken down about 1865.
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From Memorials of Liverpool....second edition, revised, with additions.
About 1804, on one of the fields called Hungry Croft, a mansion was erected by Mr. William POerry, surgeon-dentist, in a very lovely and secluded position. For many years it was the only mansion for some distance round. ........ The house was taken down about 1865.
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Sir William Brown
From Memorials of Liverpool....second edition, revised, with additions.
In addition to Sir William Brown and the Earl of Derby, another munificent donor arose in the person of Mr. Joseph Mayer, F.S.A., who in 1867 made a free gift to the town of his valuable and in some respects unique collection of historical art treasures, which occupy a department of their own, under the name of the "Mayer Collection."
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In addition to Sir William Brown and the Earl of Derby, another munificent donor arose in the person of Mr. Joseph Mayer, F.S.A., who in 1867 made a free gift to the town of his valuable and in some respects unique collection of historical art treasures, which occupy a department of their own, under the name of the "Mayer Collection."
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T. Stamford Raffles
T. Stamford Raffles
From Memorials of Liverpool....second edition, revised, with additions.
Mr. Thomas Stamford Raffles, who had been Stipendiary Magistrate in Liverpool for thirty-one years, died on January 23rd, 1891. He had been called to the bar in 1841. The reputation of his genial and eloquent father, the Rev. Dr. Raffles, for many years minister of Great George Street Chapel, and the honour in which that popular preacher was held, secured a favourable reception to the son's appointment. Mr. Raffle's long tenure of office amid universal respect more than justified the anticipations formed by his friends. He was succeeded by Mr. William John Stewart, Barrister-at-Law.
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From Memorials of Liverpool....second edition, revised, with additions.
Mr. Thomas Stamford Raffles, who had been Stipendiary Magistrate in Liverpool for thirty-one years, died on January 23rd, 1891. He had been called to the bar in 1841. The reputation of his genial and eloquent father, the Rev. Dr. Raffles, for many years minister of Great George Street Chapel, and the honour in which that popular preacher was held, secured a favourable reception to the son's appointment. Mr. Raffle's long tenure of office amid universal respect more than justified the anticipations formed by his friends. He was succeeded by Mr. William John Stewart, Barrister-at-Law.
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Sir A.B. Walker
Sir A.B. Walker
From Memorials of Liverpool....second edition, revised, with additions.
On January 8th, 1890, the services of Sir Andrew B. Walker, Bart., in the devotion of so much of his wealth to the advancement of Art and higher education, were rewarded by the presentation to him of the Freedom of the City at an assembly in the Town Hall.
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From Memorials of Liverpool....second edition, revised, with additions.
On January 8th, 1890, the services of Sir Andrew B. Walker, Bart., in the devotion of so much of his wealth to the advancement of Art and higher education, were rewarded by the presentation to him of the Freedom of the City at an assembly in the Town Hall.
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W.T. Best
W.T. Best
From Memorials of Liverpool....second edition, revised, with additions.
Recurring to the year 1896, on October 20th of that year, a bust of Mr. W.T. Best, the famous organist of St. George's Hall, was unveiled on the scene of the triumphs of his genius by the Earl of Derby as Lord Mayor. He first instituted those weekly recitals which have done so much to educate the multitude in musical taste.
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From Memorials of Liverpool....second edition, revised, with additions.
Recurring to the year 1896, on October 20th of that year, a bust of Mr. W.T. Best, the famous organist of St. George's Hall, was unveiled on the scene of the triumphs of his genius by the Earl of Derby as Lord Mayor. He first instituted those weekly recitals which have done so much to educate the multitude in musical taste.
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Christopher Bushell
Christopher Bushell
From Memorials of Liverpool....second edition, revised, with additions.
On January 22nd, the Mayor, Mr. David Radcliffe, received the Archbishop of York, who in the course of his visit unveilerd a memorial statue erected in the Museum to Mr. Christopher Bushell. In addition to his various other activities as a Christian philanthropist, Mr. Bushell had been a prominent member of the Liverpool School Board, and had done very mush to determine its policy. This statue was afterwards transferred to University College, in the promotion and management of which Mr. Bushell too a distinguished part.
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From Memorials of Liverpool....second edition, revised, with additions.
On January 22nd, the Mayor, Mr. David Radcliffe, received the Archbishop of York, who in the course of his visit unveilerd a memorial statue erected in the Museum to Mr. Christopher Bushell. In addition to his various other activities as a Christian philanthropist, Mr. Bushell had been a prominent member of the Liverpool School Board, and had done very mush to determine its policy. This statue was afterwards transferred to University College, in the promotion and management of which Mr. Bushell too a distinguished part.
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William Bennett
William Bennett
From Memorials of Liverpool....second edition, revised, with additions.
In September of this year (1885) died Mr. William Bennett, who, as Councillor and afterwards as Alderman, had been a member of the Liverpool Council for many years. During the controversy of Pike- v. Well-water he was the stoutest and most preserving of the sandstone party. His was one of those pertinacious natures who never know when they are beaten. That, however, did not prevent his being, in private life, one of the kindest and genial of companions.
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From Memorials of Liverpool....second edition, revised, with additions.
In September of this year (1885) died Mr. William Bennett, who, as Councillor and afterwards as Alderman, had been a member of the Liverpool Council for many years. During the controversy of Pike- v. Well-water he was the stoutest and most preserving of the sandstone party. His was one of those pertinacious natures who never know when they are beaten. That, however, did not prevent his being, in private life, one of the kindest and genial of companions.
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William Daniels
William Daniels
From Memorials of Liverpool....second edition, revised, with additions.
On October 13th Liverpool lost a distinguished resident in the person of Mr. William Daniels, an artist of something more than local reputation. He was born in the unpromising neighbourhood of Scotland Road, and as a boy worked with his father at the mechanical trade of brickmaking. But even in such circumstances genius asserted itself, and it is said that he drew on the sand sketches which excited the wonder of his companions. He produced some pictures that had at one time considerable vogue, such as "The Recluse" and "The Prisoner of Chillon." But, like many of the brethren of the brush, he found portrait painting most profitable, and attained considerable success therein. Thereby hangs a tale. For he was a man with some incurable eccentricities and could not be kept within conventional rules. When the great Duke visited Liverpool, the friends of Daniels secured a promise that the victor of Waterloo would sit to him for his portrait. The Duke, as is well known, was always punctual. He was ready at the appointed time. But the artist did not turn up, and an opportunity was lost. His funeral took place at St. James' Cemetery, where more than 200 mourners, amongst them many local notabilities, attended in honour of his memory.
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From Memorials of Liverpool....second edition, revised, with additions.
On October 13th Liverpool lost a distinguished resident in the person of Mr. William Daniels, an artist of something more than local reputation. He was born in the unpromising neighbourhood of Scotland Road, and as a boy worked with his father at the mechanical trade of brickmaking. But even in such circumstances genius asserted itself, and it is said that he drew on the sand sketches which excited the wonder of his companions. He produced some pictures that had at one time considerable vogue, such as "The Recluse" and "The Prisoner of Chillon." But, like many of the brethren of the brush, he found portrait painting most profitable, and attained considerable success therein. Thereby hangs a tale. For he was a man with some incurable eccentricities and could not be kept within conventional rules. When the great Duke visited Liverpool, the friends of Daniels secured a promise that the victor of Waterloo would sit to him for his portrait. The Duke, as is well known, was always punctual. He was ready at the appointed time. But the artist did not turn up, and an opportunity was lost. His funeral took place at St. James' Cemetery, where more than 200 mourners, amongst them many local notabilities, attended in honour of his memory.
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Mrs. Margaret Harvey
Harvey
From Memorials of Liverpool....second edition, revised, with additions.
On April 18th, 1878, the charities of the town were enriched by the bequest of ｣12,800, left by Mrs. Margaret Harvey, of Holmfield, Aigburth. She also left to the Corporation her valuable collection of pictures.
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From Memorials of Liverpool....second edition, revised, with additions.
On April 18th, 1878, the charities of the town were enriched by the bequest of ｣12,800, left by Mrs. Margaret Harvey, of Holmfield, Aigburth. She also left to the Corporation her valuable collection of pictures.
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Extremity of Park Road
From Memorials of Liverpool....second edition, revised, with additions.
Pursuing our route to the extremity of Park Road, we notice at the foot of the hill a plain stone structure at the corner, with a small graveyard attached, very neatly planted and in trim order. This is usually designated the "ancient" chapel of Toxteth Park, and has a story to tell.
In the latter part of the reigh of Elizabeth, Puritanism began to spread in South Lancashire, probably as a reaction against the influence of Popery, which was very strong in the district. It did not exhibit itself as tending to separate from the church, but rather as a protest against ritualistic forms and ceremonies. In the reign of James 1 the Puritan influence grew stronger, and displayed itself in a resistance to the King's Book of Sports (See Neal's History of the Puritans, 11. 264, where Toxteth Chapel is mentioned). Toxteth Park, then very thinly inhabited, was almost entirely Puritan; the family of Aspinwall, who possessed landed property in the district, being strong supporters of the cause. (The Aspinwalls subsequently inherited the property of the Irelands of Hale by the marriage of Edward Aspinwall with Eleanor, sister and heiress of Sir Gilbert Ireland. His great-grand-daughter, Mary Aspinwall, married Isaac Green. In the early part of King James's reign, a choolmaster was wanted for a school recently established in Toxteth Park; and a youth from Lowton, near Winwick, named Richard Mather, only fifteen years of age, who had been educated at Winwick Grammar School, was recommended and appointed to the office. His education had been by no means of a Puritan character; but when brought under the influence of the learned and pious Mr. Aspinwall, under whose roof it would seem he resided, he embraced the religious views of his patron, and was sent to Brazenose College, Oxford. A meeting-house appears to have been erected about this time on the site of the present chapel- possibly identical with the school-house.The young probationer having displayed considerable talent as a preacher, he was urged, without completing his college course, to return to Toxteth and becomethe minister of the congregation. Puritanism at this period was not exactly Nonconformity, and the young divine applied to Morton, Bishop of Chester, (1618-20) for ordination. As the strict church principles of the bishop were known, there was some apprehension of a difficulty; but the prelate readily assented to the application, and expressed a desire to speak with Mather in private after the ordination. Instead of a lecture on the irregularities of Puritanism, as he had expected, the bishop expressed an earnest entreaty to be remembered in his prayers; for, said he, "the prayer of a good man availeth much."
After some years of active clerical life, his ministrations were disturbed by the authority of Neile, Archbishop of York, who sent down a commission into Lancashire to inquire into the conduct of the Puritanical clergy, who refused to wear the surplice, or to make the sign of the cross in baptism, and who administered the sacrament to the copmmunicants in a sitting posture. By this commission Mather was silenced, and threatened with fine and imprisonment if he again ventured to officiate without giving security for his conformity.
Tradition has handed down the memory of nocturnal assemblages in the valley of the Dingle hard by, where the Puritans met by stealth to listen to the exhortations of their beloved pastor; but when Archbishop Laud came into the ascendant, a few years subsequently, his vigilant emissaries let nothing escape them, and even the seclusion of Toxteth Park was no security. Harassed and persecuted, Mather turned his longing eyes towards America, where the "May Flower" had already landed her precious cargo, the pioneers of a new world of thought and progress. After consultation with his friends, he travelled in disguise to Bristol, where, in the spring of 1635, he set sail for Boston. Here he was received with open arms, and settled at Dorchester, Massachusetts, where he long exercised his ministry with a large amount of influence among the New England churches. His son, Increase Mather, and his grandson, Dr. Cotton Mather, both became celebrated in their day as authors and divines.
It must be observed that Toxteth Chapel was never consecrated; but, in the first instance, no objection appears to have been raised by the bishop to allowing an ordained clergyman to officiate. After the removal of Richard Mather a regularly ordained Episcopal clergyman was appointed.
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Pursuing our route to the extremity of Park Road, we notice at the foot of the hill a plain stone structure at the corner, with a small graveyard attached, very neatly planted and in trim order. This is usually designated the "ancient" chapel of Toxteth Park, and has a story to tell.
In the latter part of the reigh of Elizabeth, Puritanism began to spread in South Lancashire, probably as a reaction against the influence of Popery, which was very strong in the district. It did not exhibit itself as tending to separate from the church, but rather as a protest against ritualistic forms and ceremonies. In the reign of James 1 the Puritan influence grew stronger, and displayed itself in a resistance to the King's Book of Sports (See Neal's History of the Puritans, 11. 264, where Toxteth Chapel is mentioned). Toxteth Park, then very thinly inhabited, was almost entirely Puritan; the family of Aspinwall, who possessed landed property in the district, being strong supporters of the cause. (The Aspinwalls subsequently inherited the property of the Irelands of Hale by the marriage of Edward Aspinwall with Eleanor, sister and heiress of Sir Gilbert Ireland. His great-grand-daughter, Mary Aspinwall, married Isaac Green. In the early part of King James's reign, a choolmaster was wanted for a school recently established in Toxteth Park; and a youth from Lowton, near Winwick, named Richard Mather, only fifteen years of age, who had been educated at Winwick Grammar School, was recommended and appointed to the office. His education had been by no means of a Puritan character; but when brought under the influence of the learned and pious Mr. Aspinwall, under whose roof it would seem he resided, he embraced the religious views of his patron, and was sent to Brazenose College, Oxford. A meeting-house appears to have been erected about this time on the site of the present chapel- possibly identical with the school-house.The young probationer having displayed considerable talent as a preacher, he was urged, without completing his college course, to return to Toxteth and becomethe minister of the congregation. Puritanism at this period was not exactly Nonconformity, and the young divine applied to Morton, Bishop of Chester, (1618-20) for ordination. As the strict church principles of the bishop were known, there was some apprehension of a difficulty; but the prelate readily assented to the application, and expressed a desire to speak with Mather in private after the ordination. Instead of a lecture on the irregularities of Puritanism, as he had expected, the bishop expressed an earnest entreaty to be remembered in his prayers; for, said he, "the prayer of a good man availeth much."
After some years of active clerical life, his ministrations were disturbed by the authority of Neile, Archbishop of York, who sent down a commission into Lancashire to inquire into the conduct of the Puritanical clergy, who refused to wear the surplice, or to make the sign of the cross in baptism, and who administered the sacrament to the copmmunicants in a sitting posture. By this commission Mather was silenced, and threatened with fine and imprisonment if he again ventured to officiate without giving security for his conformity.
Tradition has handed down the memory of nocturnal assemblages in the valley of the Dingle hard by, where the Puritans met by stealth to listen to the exhortations of their beloved pastor; but when Archbishop Laud came into the ascendant, a few years subsequently, his vigilant emissaries let nothing escape them, and even the seclusion of Toxteth Park was no security. Harassed and persecuted, Mather turned his longing eyes towards America, where the "May Flower" had already landed her precious cargo, the pioneers of a new world of thought and progress. After consultation with his friends, he travelled in disguise to Bristol, where, in the spring of 1635, he set sail for Boston. Here he was received with open arms, and settled at Dorchester, Massachusetts, where he long exercised his ministry with a large amount of influence among the New England churches. His son, Increase Mather, and his grandson, Dr. Cotton Mather, both became celebrated in their day as authors and divines.
It must be observed that Toxteth Chapel was never consecrated; but, in the first instance, no objection appears to have been raised by the bishop to allowing an ordained clergyman to officiate. After the removal of Richard Mather a regularly ordained Episcopal clergyman was appointed.
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Dingle
Dingle
From Memorials of Liverpool....second edition, revised, with additions.
We have now reached the southern boundary of the municipality, and strictly speaking we ought not to step over it, but there are a few localities lying a little beyond our limit which it would be almost unpardonable to pass by without notice. Such a locality is the "Dingle," situated immediately to the south of the borough boundary, which though limited in extent, is one of the most lovely bits of scenery in the neighbourhood of Liverpool. In the olden time a tiny stream rising somewhere about the high land not far from the High Park Coffee House, ran its little course down the line of Park Road, past the old Chapel, and debouched into the river by a deep gully behing a rocky promontory. The sources of this stream have long dried up, and the little valley no longer echoes to the tinkle of the waters. About 1808 the estate, of which this forms a part, was purchased by the Rev. John Yates, then the minister of the Unitarian Church, Paradise Street. A house already existed on the land, on the site of Dingle Head, now the residence of Mr. Charles Turner, M.P. foe South West Lancashire. The house was occupied in 1768 by Dr. Kennion or Kenyon, a connection of Lord Kenyon's and a great collector of antiquities. Mr. Yates was capable of appreciating the beauties of his purchase, and in addition to building several houses for members of his family, he improved the natural capabilities by judicious planting, laying out walks, and opening out the best points of view. About 1821 he sold the western part of the property to Mr. James Cropper, who also built several villas overlooking the river. The proprietors of this little "Vallombrosa" have for many years kindly and liberally thrown open the grounds to the public on two evenings in the week.
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From Memorials of Liverpool....second edition, revised, with additions.
We have now reached the southern boundary of the municipality, and strictly speaking we ought not to step over it, but there are a few localities lying a little beyond our limit which it would be almost unpardonable to pass by without notice. Such a locality is the "Dingle," situated immediately to the south of the borough boundary, which though limited in extent, is one of the most lovely bits of scenery in the neighbourhood of Liverpool. In the olden time a tiny stream rising somewhere about the high land not far from the High Park Coffee House, ran its little course down the line of Park Road, past the old Chapel, and debouched into the river by a deep gully behing a rocky promontory. The sources of this stream have long dried up, and the little valley no longer echoes to the tinkle of the waters. About 1808 the estate, of which this forms a part, was purchased by the Rev. John Yates, then the minister of the Unitarian Church, Paradise Street. A house already existed on the land, on the site of Dingle Head, now the residence of Mr. Charles Turner, M.P. foe South West Lancashire. The house was occupied in 1768 by Dr. Kennion or Kenyon, a connection of Lord Kenyon's and a great collector of antiquities. Mr. Yates was capable of appreciating the beauties of his purchase, and in addition to building several houses for members of his family, he improved the natural capabilities by judicious planting, laying out walks, and opening out the best points of view. About 1821 he sold the western part of the property to Mr. James Cropper, who also built several villas overlooking the river. The proprietors of this little "Vallombrosa" have for many years kindly and liberally thrown open the grounds to the public on two evenings in the week.
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Park Hill House, Dingle
Park Hill House, Dingle
From Memorials of Liverpool....second edition, revised, with additions.
The land between South Hill Road and Dingle Lane has not yet been invaded by the speculative builder. It is chiefly occupied by villas and gardens, the most conspicuous of which open to a verdant avenue called South Hill Grove, formed in 1833. The western part of the tract we are now surveying is occupied by the Park Hill House Estate.
The house is a large mansion situated on an eminence commanding a fine marine view, the grounds and fields extending to the foreshore of the river. By whom the house was built, and the date of its erection, I am unable to ascertain. It was occupied from about 1812 to 1827 by Mr. John Garnett, and subsequently purchased and inhabited by Mr. John Rowden Freme, to whose heirs it still belongs. Situated close to the Herculaneum Graving Docks, it forms the boundary between rurality and commerce, to the insatiable encroachments of the latter of which it is probable the former must erelong succumb.
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From Memorials of Liverpool....second edition, revised, with additions.
The land between South Hill Road and Dingle Lane has not yet been invaded by the speculative builder. It is chiefly occupied by villas and gardens, the most conspicuous of which open to a verdant avenue called South Hill Grove, formed in 1833. The western part of the tract we are now surveying is occupied by the Park Hill House Estate.
The house is a large mansion situated on an eminence commanding a fine marine view, the grounds and fields extending to the foreshore of the river. By whom the house was built, and the date of its erection, I am unable to ascertain. It was occupied from about 1812 to 1827 by Mr. John Garnett, and subsequently purchased and inhabited by Mr. John Rowden Freme, to whose heirs it still belongs. Situated close to the Herculaneum Graving Docks, it forms the boundary between rurality and commerce, to the insatiable encroachments of the latter of which it is probable the former must erelong succumb.
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Bridge Over Byrom Street
Bridge over Byrom Street, Liverpool
From Memorials of Liverpool....second edition, revised, with additions.
When the Improvement Act of 1855 was under consideration, a strong desire was felt in many quarters for a high level bridge to be thrown over Byrom Street, connecting William Brown Street with Dale Street on the plan which has been so successfully carried out in the Holborn viaduct in the netropolis. The alarm of the shopkeepers and those interested in property, which it was fancied would be injuriously affected, succeeded in thwarting the project. In the erection of the new library on the side of a steep slope, a broad platform in front became a necessity. This being laid out as a paved street, and terminating abruptly at the west end with a retaining wall, it presentsall the appearance of an unfinished viaductwaiting to carry the line over the valley of Byrom Street and the Haymarket.
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From Memorials of Liverpool....second edition, revised, with additions.
When the Improvement Act of 1855 was under consideration, a strong desire was felt in many quarters for a high level bridge to be thrown over Byrom Street, connecting William Brown Street with Dale Street on the plan which has been so successfully carried out in the Holborn viaduct in the netropolis. The alarm of the shopkeepers and those interested in property, which it was fancied would be injuriously affected, succeeded in thwarting the project. In the erection of the new library on the side of a steep slope, a broad platform in front became a necessity. This being laid out as a paved street, and terminating abruptly at the west end with a retaining wall, it presentsall the appearance of an unfinished viaductwaiting to carry the line over the valley of Byrom Street and the Haymarket.
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Herculaneum Pottery
Herculaneum Pottery, Toxteth.
From Memorials of Liverpool....second edition, revised, with additions.
At the bottom of Wellington Road, turning west from Grafton Street, a row of ten old cottages may be seen, standing on a steep bank, apparently out of keeping with everything about them. These cottages have a history. They are the last remains of the once flourishing settlement of the Herculaneum Pottery, the extensive works of which stood immediately below, on a promontory projecting into the river. The site was originally taken by Mr. Charles Roe on a lease for eighty years from May 1772. A small copper work was the first structure erected, which was carried on by Messrs. Roe and Co. In 1794 the property was purchased by Messrs. Abbey and Graham, and converted into a pottery. In 1796, their interest was transferred to a joint stock company, forme by Messrs. Worthington, Humble, Holland, and others, under the style and title of the "Herculaneum Pottery Company." At this time the pottery business, which had risen so rapidly declined, was almost extinct in its original seat in the town, but the facilities of water carriagefor the materials, and the vicinity of a good market for their wares, seemed to promise success to thenew company. Extensive buildings were erected for the manufactory, and a hamlet consisting of several rows of cottages, of which these before us are the last remains, was built on a very picturesque eminence overlooking the water, far distant from any other habitations. The operatives were brought from Staffordshire, and came in a body, accompanie by their wives and families, by water down the river from Runcorn. They landed in the new colony on November 11, 1796, and were met by a large concourse of people< And escorted into the works with a band of music. The potters long continued A separate And isolated people, preserving their own manners and customs< and retaining their Mercian dialect. Being prinicipally of the Wesleyan Methodist persuasion, a small chapel was erected for their use by the proprietors, where Dr. Adam Clarke, Jabez Bunting, Robert Newton, And many other eminent men of the denomination, have occasionally officiated. Blue printed ware was the first manufacture, to which, in 1800, China ware was added. The stores and showrooms were first established at the Duke's Dock, and subsequently removed to the bottom of Duke Street. The concern was carried on until1833, when the company was dissolved, and the works sold to Messrs. Lace, Holme, and Tomkinson for the sum of ｣25,000. The pottery was afterwards let to Messrs. Case and Mort, and subsequently to Messrs. Mort and Simpson until 1841, when the premises were dismantled for the purpose of carrying out the proposed Herculaneum docks.
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From Memorials of Liverpool....second edition, revised, with additions.
At the bottom of Wellington Road, turning west from Grafton Street, a row of ten old cottages may be seen, standing on a steep bank, apparently out of keeping with everything about them. These cottages have a history. They are the last remains of the once flourishing settlement of the Herculaneum Pottery, the extensive works of which stood immediately below, on a promontory projecting into the river. The site was originally taken by Mr. Charles Roe on a lease for eighty years from May 1772. A small copper work was the first structure erected, which was carried on by Messrs. Roe and Co. In 1794 the property was purchased by Messrs. Abbey and Graham, and converted into a pottery. In 1796, their interest was transferred to a joint stock company, forme by Messrs. Worthington, Humble, Holland, and others, under the style and title of the "Herculaneum Pottery Company." At this time the pottery business, which had risen so rapidly declined, was almost extinct in its original seat in the town, but the facilities of water carriagefor the materials, and the vicinity of a good market for their wares, seemed to promise success to thenew company. Extensive buildings were erected for the manufactory, and a hamlet consisting of several rows of cottages, of which these before us are the last remains, was built on a very picturesque eminence overlooking the water, far distant from any other habitations. The operatives were brought from Staffordshire, and came in a body, accompanie by their wives and families, by water down the river from Runcorn. They landed in the new colony on November 11, 1796, and were met by a large concourse of people< And escorted into the works with a band of music. The potters long continued A separate And isolated people, preserving their own manners and customs< and retaining their Mercian dialect. Being prinicipally of the Wesleyan Methodist persuasion, a small chapel was erected for their use by the proprietors, where Dr. Adam Clarke, Jabez Bunting, Robert Newton, And many other eminent men of the denomination, have occasionally officiated. Blue printed ware was the first manufacture, to which, in 1800, China ware was added. The stores and showrooms were first established at the Duke's Dock, and subsequently removed to the bottom of Duke Street. The concern was carried on until1833, when the company was dissolved, and the works sold to Messrs. Lace, Holme, and Tomkinson for the sum of ｣25,000. The pottery was afterwards let to Messrs. Case and Mort, and subsequently to Messrs. Mort and Simpson until 1841, when the premises were dismantled for the purpose of carrying out the proposed Herculaneum docks.
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Mr. Thomas Earle
Mr. Thomas Earle
From Memorials of Liverpool....second edition, revised, with additions.
Proceeding along Smithdown Lane, without venturing for the present to intrude into the region of Txteth Park, at Tunnel Road we arrive at the boundary of the Spekelands Estate, which extends to the limit of the township and borough, which are here conterminous. Speke, and Speke-lands are, in all probability, derived from spic, bacon; spican, to fatten; as being covered with beech or other woods furnishing "mast" for feeding swine.
The estate was purchased, near the close of the last century, by Mr. Thomas Earle, who had previously lived in Hanover Street. At first he resided at the Brook farm-house, which still stands on the property. About 1804-5 he erected the present Spekelands House, a large square building of white stone, where he resided till his decease in 1822. It was occupied by his widow for some years, and subsequently let to various persons.
The estate is now ripe for the builder, and will doubtless before long be covered with a labyrinth of brick and mortar.
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From Memorials of Liverpool....second edition, revised, with additions.
Proceeding along Smithdown Lane, without venturing for the present to intrude into the region of Txteth Park, at Tunnel Road we arrive at the boundary of the Spekelands Estate, which extends to the limit of the township and borough, which are here conterminous. Speke, and Speke-lands are, in all probability, derived from spic, bacon; spican, to fatten; as being covered with beech or other woods furnishing "mast" for feeding swine.
The estate was purchased, near the close of the last century, by Mr. Thomas Earle, who had previously lived in Hanover Street. At first he resided at the Brook farm-house, which still stands on the property. About 1804-5 he erected the present Spekelands House, a large square building of white stone, where he resided till his decease in 1822. It was occupied by his widow for some years, and subsequently let to various persons.
The estate is now ripe for the builder, and will doubtless before long be covered with a labyrinth of brick and mortar.
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Mason
Mason
From Memorials of Liverpool....second edition, revised, with additions.
The original settlement of Edgehill took place about the beginning of the present century, and comprised the district between King Street (now Kinglake Street) and Smithdown Lane from east to west, and between Paddington and Clarence Street from north to south. Much of this land, however, remained unbuilt on for many years. Mason Street was thefirst developed. It took its name from Mr. Edward Mason, timber merchant, who had his domicile and business establishment, as far back as 1766, in Mason Street, Wapping, then a new street, to which he gave the name. About 1800 he built a mansion at Edgehill, near the north end of the present Mason Street. The gardens and grounds were very extensive, reaching the whole length of Paddington as far as Smithdown Lane. Mr. Mason died at a ripe old age in 1814. His daughter, Miss Mason, continued to occupy the house until her decease in 1833. After her death the property was sold, and about 1844 the house was dismantled and the grounds built over.
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From Memorials of Liverpool....second edition, revised, with additions.
The original settlement of Edgehill took place about the beginning of the present century, and comprised the district between King Street (now Kinglake Street) and Smithdown Lane from east to west, and between Paddington and Clarence Street from north to south. Much of this land, however, remained unbuilt on for many years. Mason Street was thefirst developed. It took its name from Mr. Edward Mason, timber merchant, who had his domicile and business establishment, as far back as 1766, in Mason Street, Wapping, then a new street, to which he gave the name. About 1800 he built a mansion at Edgehill, near the north end of the present Mason Street. The gardens and grounds were very extensive, reaching the whole length of Paddington as far as Smithdown Lane. Mr. Mason died at a ripe old age in 1814. His daughter, Miss Mason, continued to occupy the house until her decease in 1833. After her death the property was sold, and about 1844 the house was dismantled and the grounds built over.
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Wavertree Park and Plumbes Hall
Wavertree Park and Plumbes Hall
From Memorials of Liverpool....second edition, revised, with additions.
Wavertree Park, which has proved an inestimable boon as a recreation ground for the people, owes its existence almost to an accident. The site was formerly occupied by an old-fashioned mansion, surrounded by a grove of noble elms, a few of which yet remain, nearly destroyed by the sulphureous fumes of the neighbouring gasworks. The house was called Plumbes Hall from the family which occupied it. It was subsequently tenanted by Mr. Charles Lawrence, mayor in 1823-4. Mr. Lawrence was one of the originators of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, and filled for some years the office of chairman, at a time when the duties were most arduous and the difficulties almost insuperable. It was by the efforts of him and a few others of a similar stamp, that the genius of George Stephenson obtained a clear stage and fair play for its grand conceptions. Afterwards the house was occupied by Sir Joshua Walmsley, Knt., mayor in 1839-40, and sometime M.P. for Leicester.
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From Memorials of Liverpool....second edition, revised, with additions.
Wavertree Park, which has proved an inestimable boon as a recreation ground for the people, owes its existence almost to an accident. The site was formerly occupied by an old-fashioned mansion, surrounded by a grove of noble elms, a few of which yet remain, nearly destroyed by the sulphureous fumes of the neighbouring gasworks. The house was called Plumbes Hall from the family which occupied it. It was subsequently tenanted by Mr. Charles Lawrence, mayor in 1823-4. Mr. Lawrence was one of the originators of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, and filled for some years the office of chairman, at a time when the duties were most arduous and the difficulties almost insuperable. It was by the efforts of him and a few others of a similar stamp, that the genius of George Stephenson obtained a clear stage and fair play for its grand conceptions. Afterwards the house was occupied by Sir Joshua Walmsley, Knt., mayor in 1839-40, and sometime M.P. for Leicester.
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Mr. Edward Falkner and Fairfield Estate
Mr. Edward Falkner and Fairfield Estate.
From Memorials of Liverpool....second edition, revised, with additions.
The land from a little west of Deane Street, extending eastward, formed part of the Fairfield Estate, which was purchased, soon after the middle of last century, by Mr. Edward Falkner, merchant, who previously resided in Olhall Street. The house which he erected, called Fairfield Hall, from some fancied peculiarity in its design was popularly known by the name of "Teacaddy Hall." Mr. Falkner filled the office of High Sheriff of the county in 1788. In 1796 he aided in raising a troop of Volunteer cavalry, of which he took the command. He was appointed Receiver-General of the Land Tax for the county, an office of considerable emolument. He married the sister of General Sir Banastre Tarleton, sometime M.P. for the borough. After Mr. Falkner's decease, about 1825, his son Mr. E.D. Falkner, laid out a large part of the estate for building. Deane Street and Beech Street were formed about 1833, and have been partially built on, but not to the same extent as the more eastern parts of the estate, Holly Road, Laurel Road, etc., which are beyond the boundary of the borough.Should the above be of interest to you, you are advised to view the original article, as this is not necessarily an exact 'transcript'.
From Memorials of Liverpool....second edition, revised, with additions.
The land from a little west of Deane Street, extending eastward, formed part of the Fairfield Estate, which was purchased, soon after the middle of last century, by Mr. Edward Falkner, merchant, who previously resided in Olhall Street. The house which he erected, called Fairfield Hall, from some fancied peculiarity in its design was popularly known by the name of "Teacaddy Hall." Mr. Falkner filled the office of High Sheriff of the county in 1788. In 1796 he aided in raising a troop of Volunteer cavalry, of which he took the command. He was appointed Receiver-General of the Land Tax for the county, an office of considerable emolument. He married the sister of General Sir Banastre Tarleton, sometime M.P. for the borough. After Mr. Falkner's decease, about 1825, his son Mr. E.D. Falkner, laid out a large part of the estate for building. Deane Street and Beech Street were formed about 1833, and have been partially built on, but not to the same extent as the more eastern parts of the estate, Holly Road, Laurel Road, etc., which are beyond the boundary of the borough.Should the above be of interest to you, you are advised to view the original article, as this is not necessarily an exact 'transcript'.
James Ryley
James Ryley
From Memorials of Liverpool....second edition, revised, with additions.
The red stone Gothic house at the corner of Botanic Road was built by Mr. James Ryley in 1830.
From Memorials of Liverpool....second edition, revised, with additions.
The red stone Gothic house at the corner of Botanic Road was built by Mr. James Ryley in 1830.
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Edge Lane and Ottiwell Wood
Edge Lane and Ottiwell Wood
From Memorials of Liverpool....second edition, revised, with additions.
Edge Lane is one of the original roads leading into Liverpool from the east. In 1769 the north side of the road was thinly sprinkled with houses between Vernon's Hall and Fairfield. The commodious-looking house opposite the end of Marmaduke Street (formerly Duke Street North) was for some years the residence of Mr. Ottiwell Wood, who built it in 1815. He was a gentleman who took an active part on the Liberal side in politics at a period long anterior to the Reform Act of 1832.
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From Memorials of Liverpool....second edition, revised, with additions.
Edge Lane is one of the original roads leading into Liverpool from the east. In 1769 the north side of the road was thinly sprinkled with houses between Vernon's Hall and Fairfield. The commodious-looking house opposite the end of Marmaduke Street (formerly Duke Street North) was for some years the residence of Mr. Ottiwell Wood, who built it in 1815. He was a gentleman who took an active part on the Liberal side in politics at a period long anterior to the Reform Act of 1832.
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Prince Edwin Street
From Memorials of Liverpool....second edition, revised, with additions.
Prince Edwin Street is of somewhat later date. The first houses were built at the lower end, on the south side, from Fox Street eastward, being a row of nine goodly mansions. About 1815 a handsome detached house was built on the north side, near the east end, by Mr. Roger Adamson. This was afterwards occupied by Mr. David Hodgson, who was mayor in 1845. This site is now occupied by the Church of St. Ambrose, erected 1871.
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Prince Edwin Street is of somewhat later date. The first houses were built at the lower end, on the south side, from Fox Street eastward, being a row of nine goodly mansions. About 1815 a handsome detached house was built on the north side, near the east end, by Mr. Roger Adamson. This was afterwards occupied by Mr. David Hodgson, who was mayor in 1845. This site is now occupied by the Church of St. Ambrose, erected 1871.
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Roscommon Street
From Memorials of Liverpool....second edition, revised, with additions.
Roscommon Street was formed about the end of the last century by Mr. Joshua Rose, merchant, who resided in a noble mansion hard by, to which I shall shortly refer. He was a man of considerable enterprise. Possessing large tracts of land in the outskirts of the town, he laid out various streets, and assisted materially in the direction which the town took at that time. Rose Place and Rose Hill took their designations from him. In this immediate neighbourhood his fancy ran upon the classic poets- Great Homer, Virgil, Dryden, Juvenal, had their place in the Walhalla of his street nomenclature; and close to his own residence he admitted the Earl of Roscommon into the circle of his worthies. Though formed by Mr. Joshua Rose, Roscommon Street owed its development to Mr. Thomas Wiatt, a solicitor in Liverpool, who built a number of commodious houses on the north side, with neat gardens in front. The uppermost house, which had attached to it a beautiful pleasureground and orchard, was long occupied by his widow. At the lower end, on the south side, several handsome houses were built before 1830 by Mr. John Davies. In this half-suburban condition the street long remained. About 1850 it fell into the hands of the builders, who speedily filled the interspaces with rows of houses, and left it in its present condition.
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Roscommon Street was formed about the end of the last century by Mr. Joshua Rose, merchant, who resided in a noble mansion hard by, to which I shall shortly refer. He was a man of considerable enterprise. Possessing large tracts of land in the outskirts of the town, he laid out various streets, and assisted materially in the direction which the town took at that time. Rose Place and Rose Hill took their designations from him. In this immediate neighbourhood his fancy ran upon the classic poets- Great Homer, Virgil, Dryden, Juvenal, had their place in the Walhalla of his street nomenclature; and close to his own residence he admitted the Earl of Roscommon into the circle of his worthies. Though formed by Mr. Joshua Rose, Roscommon Street owed its development to Mr. Thomas Wiatt, a solicitor in Liverpool, who built a number of commodious houses on the north side, with neat gardens in front. The uppermost house, which had attached to it a beautiful pleasureground and orchard, was long occupied by his widow. At the lower end, on the south side, several handsome houses were built before 1830 by Mr. John Davies. In this half-suburban condition the street long remained. About 1850 it fell into the hands of the builders, who speedily filled the interspaces with rows of houses, and left it in its present condition.
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George Mercer
George Mercer.
From Memorials of Liverpool....second edition, revised, with additions.
The south side of Rupert Lane has only been built on in the upper part within the last few years. On this side formerly stood the smithy of the village, with the smith's cottage adjoining. The last tenant, Mr. George Mercer, was a man of considerable intelligence. He possessed the peculiar faculty, of which other instances have been adduced, of recognising the build and peculiar features of a ship at almost incredible distances. It was formerly the custom when a ship was descriedin the offing for a flag to be hoisted by the keeper of Bidston Lighthouse, for which purpose poles were provided along the ridge of Bidston Hill, each merchant having his own. It is recorded that George Mercer's powers of vision, though so much further distant, frequently put to shame the vigilance of the lighthouse-keeper. His assistance in this way became so valuable that a small observatory was erected, from which he could sweep the horizon seawward at flood tide, and report the distantly approaching vessels. Mr. Mercer afterwards entered into business in a more extensive way, and realised a handsome competence, on which he retired. He died in November 1819. The site of the smithy is now covered by a row of three good houses, near the lower end of Rupert Lane.
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From Memorials of Liverpool....second edition, revised, with additions.
The south side of Rupert Lane has only been built on in the upper part within the last few years. On this side formerly stood the smithy of the village, with the smith's cottage adjoining. The last tenant, Mr. George Mercer, was a man of considerable intelligence. He possessed the peculiar faculty, of which other instances have been adduced, of recognising the build and peculiar features of a ship at almost incredible distances. It was formerly the custom when a ship was descriedin the offing for a flag to be hoisted by the keeper of Bidston Lighthouse, for which purpose poles were provided along the ridge of Bidston Hill, each merchant having his own. It is recorded that George Mercer's powers of vision, though so much further distant, frequently put to shame the vigilance of the lighthouse-keeper. His assistance in this way became so valuable that a small observatory was erected, from which he could sweep the horizon seawward at flood tide, and report the distantly approaching vessels. Mr. Mercer afterwards entered into business in a more extensive way, and realised a handsome competence, on which he retired. He died in November 1819. The site of the smithy is now covered by a row of three good houses, near the lower end of Rupert Lane.
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William Harper
William Harper.
From Memorials of Liverpool....second edition, revised, with additions.
At the for lane ends we will turn westward down Rupert Lane. In 1790 the whole of the land on the north side was the property of Mr. William Harper, mayor in 1804. Soon after 1790 he erected the noble mansion which still remains, and laid out the grounds and accessories in a style of princely maginificence. Mr. Harper accumulated a very large fortune, and retired to pass the evening of his days on an estatehe purchased in Cheshire, where he died in 1815. After his removal it passed into the hands of Mr. Charles Shand, who also resided on the spot.
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From Memorials of Liverpool....second edition, revised, with additions.
At the for lane ends we will turn westward down Rupert Lane. In 1790 the whole of the land on the north side was the property of Mr. William Harper, mayor in 1804. Soon after 1790 he erected the noble mansion which still remains, and laid out the grounds and accessories in a style of princely maginificence. Mr. Harper accumulated a very large fortune, and retired to pass the evening of his days on an estatehe purchased in Cheshire, where he died in 1815. After his removal it passed into the hands of Mr. Charles Shand, who also resided on the spot.
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Everton Village
Everton Village.
From Memorials of Liverpool....second edition, revised, with additions.
Above the toffy shop may be observed a cluster of dilapidated wretched-looking cottagea and buildings which seem sadly out of place in an improving neighbourhood. This was formerly a scene of busy industry, being the residence and yard of Mr. John McGeorge, for many years emphatically the builder of Everton. He was, as his name indicates, a Scotchman, who settled in Everton at the beginning of the present cebtury, and by industry and enterprise realised a handsome competence.
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From Memorials of Liverpool....second edition, revised, with additions.
Above the toffy shop may be observed a cluster of dilapidated wretched-looking cottagea and buildings which seem sadly out of place in an improving neighbourhood. This was formerly a scene of busy industry, being the residence and yard of Mr. John McGeorge, for many years emphatically the builder of Everton. He was, as his name indicates, a Scotchman, who settled in Everton at the beginning of the present cebtury, and by industry and enterprise realised a handsome competence.
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'Everton Toffy'
"Everton Toffy"
From Memorials of Liverpool....second edition, revised, with additions.
A little above the coffee-house we come upon the former seat of the manufacture for which the locality has been famous for more than a century, the far-famed "Everton Toffy," of which the juveniles of the present day, and many who were juveniles of the past, have such pleasant recollections. Though the shop before us was long one seat of the manufacture, it originated a little higher up the hill, where a certain Molly Bushell dwelt in a cottage about 1759. It is said that the recipe for the delicious compund was not the invention of Molly herself, but was given to her by a medical gentleman of Liverpool out of kindness. Would that his name had been handed down to posterity! Many men have had noble monuments erected to their memory for far less benefits to the human race. Be this as it may, Molly proved a worthy depositary of the secret. Her fame spread far and wide, and Everton toffy has long taken its place along with Banbury cakes and Ormskirk gingerbread as one of the classical confitures for juvenile delectation. The manufacture is still carried on by the descendants of Old Molly, who have so well preserved the secret that no imitations have ever yet been found which equal the original.
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From Memorials of Liverpool....second edition, revised, with additions.
A little above the coffee-house we come upon the former seat of the manufacture for which the locality has been famous for more than a century, the far-famed "Everton Toffy," of which the juveniles of the present day, and many who were juveniles of the past, have such pleasant recollections. Though the shop before us was long one seat of the manufacture, it originated a little higher up the hill, where a certain Molly Bushell dwelt in a cottage about 1759. It is said that the recipe for the delicious compund was not the invention of Molly herself, but was given to her by a medical gentleman of Liverpool out of kindness. Would that his name had been handed down to posterity! Many men have had noble monuments erected to their memory for far less benefits to the human race. Be this as it may, Molly proved a worthy depositary of the secret. Her fame spread far and wide, and Everton toffy has long taken its place along with Banbury cakes and Ormskirk gingerbread as one of the classical confitures for juvenile delectation. The manufacture is still carried on by the descendants of Old Molly, who have so well preserved the secret that no imitations have ever yet been found which equal the original.
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Adjoining the Necropolis
Adjoining the Necropolis.
From Memorials of Liverpool....second edition, revised, with additions.
Adjoining the Necropolis, on the north side, there formerly existed a handsome mansion, with about an acre and a half of pleasure-ground. It was erected about the middle of the eighteenth century by a family named Bridge. It was afterwards occupied in succession by Richard and William Statham, who each filled the office of town-clerk. It was subsequently the residence for many years of the Rev. Jonathan Brooks, rector and archdeacon of Liverpool.
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From Memorials of Liverpool....second edition, revised, with additions.
Adjoining the Necropolis, on the north side, there formerly existed a handsome mansion, with about an acre and a half of pleasure-ground. It was erected about the middle of the eighteenth century by a family named Bridge. It was afterwards occupied in succession by Richard and William Statham, who each filled the office of town-clerk. It was subsequently the residence for many years of the Rev. Jonathan Brooks, rector and archdeacon of Liverpool.
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Free School, Hunter Street, Liverpool
Free School, Hunter Street, Liverpool.
From Memorials of Liverpool....second edition, revised, with additions.
The Free School in Hunter Street, opposite the Friends' Meeting-house, was built about 1800 by Mr. Stephen Waterworth, sugar refiner, and aws supported by voluntary contributions until 1803, when Miss Frances Waterworth, his sister, died, and endowed it with ｣4000 for the education of 180 boys and 120 girls.
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From Memorials of Liverpool....second edition, revised, with additions.
The Free School in Hunter Street, opposite the Friends' Meeting-house, was built about 1800 by Mr. Stephen Waterworth, sugar refiner, and aws supported by voluntary contributions until 1803, when Miss Frances Waterworth, his sister, died, and endowed it with ｣4000 for the education of 180 boys and 120 girls.
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'From Memorials of Liverpool.'
Cazneau Street, Liverpool.
From Memorials of Liverpool....second edition, revised, with additions.
Cazneau Street took its name from Mr. Joseph Cazneau, merchant, who built and resided in the first house in the street about 1796. Beau Street and Belle Street are shown in the map of 1803, but with very few houses erected.
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From Memorials of Liverpool....second edition, revised, with additions.
Cazneau Street took its name from Mr. Joseph Cazneau, merchant, who built and resided in the first house in the street about 1796. Beau Street and Belle Street are shown in the map of 1803, but with very few houses erected.
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'From Memorials of Liverpool.'
St. Stephens Church, fronting Byrom Street.
From Memorials of Liverpool....second edition, revised, with additions.
Near the bottom of William Brown Street, fronting Byrom Street, formerly stood the quaint-looking little Church of St. Stephen. It was erected in 1722, as a Baptist Chapel, being the first and for a long time the only place of worship of the denomination in Liverpool. The original source of the Baptist churches in this part of the country was a small chapel at Hill Cliffe, a wooded height near Warrington. About A.D. 1700 Baptist services were commenced at the house of Dr. Daniel Fabius, who lived at the corner of Brunswick Road and Everton Road. After the cause had increased, the building in Byrom Street was erected. In 1772 the Rev. Samuel Medley became the pastor of this church. He was in every way an original character. He had been in early life a midshipman and master's mate in the Royal Navy, and was severely wounded whilst serving on board "Intrepid," 74, in the action off Cape Lagos, in 1759. He afterwards taught a school, and at length entered the ministry amongst the Baptists in 1766. In 1772 he entered upon his pastoral duties in Liverpool, and soon becam exceedingly popular.He bestowed great attention on the seamen frequenting the port; and from having been one of themselves, was able to find the way to their hearts by those touches of nature which "make the whole world kin." In 1773 the chapel was enlarged; but from the popularity of the pastor, a still further expansion became neceassry, and a much larger and more commodious building was erected a few undred yards to the north, at the bottom of Gerard Street, which was opened in 1789. The old chapel was soon after sold for a church connected with the Establishment, and consecrated in 1792. The projected widening of Byrom Street led to the purchase of the old church and the erection of a new building in sunstitution in the same street, a little distance to the northward, in 1871.
The new Byrom Street Chapel continued for many years the chief seat of the Baptist denomination in Liverpool; but in 1836 a rupture took place, soon after the appointment of the Rev. C.M. Birrell to the pastorate. The church had up to this period adopted what is called the close communion principle, which restricts the administration of the Lord's Supper to those who have been baptised by immersion on a profession of faith. An attempt to throw open the communion was defeated, and the dissidents withdrew, and after a time erected the handsome building at the junction of Crown and West Derby Streets, of which Mr. Birrell was long the incumbent. The Byrom Street Chapel continued to be occupied with greatly decreased numbers. About 1850 it was purchased by the London and North-Western Railway, in consequence of the Victoria Tunnel having to be constructed underneath. After the tunnel was completed it was purchased by Mr. John Johnson, in the hands of whose representatives it still continues, and is used for benevolent and religious purposes.
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From Memorials of Liverpool....second edition, revised, with additions.
Near the bottom of William Brown Street, fronting Byrom Street, formerly stood the quaint-looking little Church of St. Stephen. It was erected in 1722, as a Baptist Chapel, being the first and for a long time the only place of worship of the denomination in Liverpool. The original source of the Baptist churches in this part of the country was a small chapel at Hill Cliffe, a wooded height near Warrington. About A.D. 1700 Baptist services were commenced at the house of Dr. Daniel Fabius, who lived at the corner of Brunswick Road and Everton Road. After the cause had increased, the building in Byrom Street was erected. In 1772 the Rev. Samuel Medley became the pastor of this church. He was in every way an original character. He had been in early life a midshipman and master's mate in the Royal Navy, and was severely wounded whilst serving on board "Intrepid," 74, in the action off Cape Lagos, in 1759. He afterwards taught a school, and at length entered the ministry amongst the Baptists in 1766. In 1772 he entered upon his pastoral duties in Liverpool, and soon becam exceedingly popular.He bestowed great attention on the seamen frequenting the port; and from having been one of themselves, was able to find the way to their hearts by those touches of nature which "make the whole world kin." In 1773 the chapel was enlarged; but from the popularity of the pastor, a still further expansion became neceassry, and a much larger and more commodious building was erected a few undred yards to the north, at the bottom of Gerard Street, which was opened in 1789. The old chapel was soon after sold for a church connected with the Establishment, and consecrated in 1792. The projected widening of Byrom Street led to the purchase of the old church and the erection of a new building in sunstitution in the same street, a little distance to the northward, in 1871.
The new Byrom Street Chapel continued for many years the chief seat of the Baptist denomination in Liverpool; but in 1836 a rupture took place, soon after the appointment of the Rev. C.M. Birrell to the pastorate. The church had up to this period adopted what is called the close communion principle, which restricts the administration of the Lord's Supper to those who have been baptised by immersion on a profession of faith. An attempt to throw open the communion was defeated, and the dissidents withdrew, and after a time erected the handsome building at the junction of Crown and West Derby Streets, of which Mr. Birrell was long the incumbent. The Byrom Street Chapel continued to be occupied with greatly decreased numbers. About 1850 it was purchased by the London and North-Western Railway, in consequence of the Victoria Tunnel having to be constructed underneath. After the tunnel was completed it was purchased by Mr. John Johnson, in the hands of whose representatives it still continues, and is used for benevolent and religious purposes.
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'From Memorials of Liverpool.'
Hunter Street and Byrom Street, Liverpool.
From Memorials of Liverpool....second edition, revised, with additions.
Hunter Street received its appellation from Mr. Rowland Hunter, a retired tradesman and tax-collector, from Cable Street, who built and resided in a house at the corner of Byrom Street.
Byrom Street was originally a narrow lane running along the side of the brook as far as Richmond Row, where it turned up the hill towards Everton. The street took its name from George Byrom, a pavier and builder, who had his yard nearly opposite Hunter Street. In the Directory of 1781 he is described as "the town's pavier."
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From Memorials of Liverpool....second edition, revised, with additions.
Hunter Street received its appellation from Mr. Rowland Hunter, a retired tradesman and tax-collector, from Cable Street, who built and resided in a house at the corner of Byrom Street.
Byrom Street was originally a narrow lane running along the side of the brook as far as Richmond Row, where it turned up the hill towards Everton. The street took its name from George Byrom, a pavier and builder, who had his yard nearly opposite Hunter Street. In the Directory of 1781 he is described as "the town's pavier."
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'From Memorials of Liverpool.'
From Memorials of Liverpool....second edition, revised, with additions.
Shaw's Brow.
The old pot-works in Shaw's Brow became gradually appropriated to other manufactories, such as soap-works, grinding-mills, a large coach-factory, wheelwoghts' and builders' yards, etc. The original brow had been exceedingly steep. The crest of the hill was at different times lowered, leaving the houses standing on a bank raised considerably above the roadway. This street being the main access to the town from the eastward, the steepness was found a great inconvenience to the coaching traffic, which in the first quarter of the present century had acquired great importance. In the year 1821 the present Manchester Street was opened from Dale Street to St. John's Lane, thus avoiding the steep ascent by a more circuitous route. Shaw's Brow then remained comparitively deserted until the completion of St. George's Hall rendered further improvements necessary.
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Shaw's Brow.
The old pot-works in Shaw's Brow became gradually appropriated to other manufactories, such as soap-works, grinding-mills, a large coach-factory, wheelwoghts' and builders' yards, etc. The original brow had been exceedingly steep. The crest of the hill was at different times lowered, leaving the houses standing on a bank raised considerably above the roadway. This street being the main access to the town from the eastward, the steepness was found a great inconvenience to the coaching traffic, which in the first quarter of the present century had acquired great importance. In the year 1821 the present Manchester Street was opened from Dale Street to St. John's Lane, thus avoiding the steep ascent by a more circuitous route. Shaw's Brow then remained comparitively deserted until the completion of St. George's Hall rendered further improvements necessary.
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