and Shipmeadow , three carucates of land in Metyngham, Shipmeadow, Ilketshall, Barsham and Bekles in
which is a fort now built . . . taken into the king’s hand by the death of John de Norwico knight .
And that Henry Hatters and Alis Wrenne did not remove a dungheap of their own making in Ballygate to
the detriment of their neighbours, etc. Therefore it is decided, etc. . [put it right before the next court under
penalty of half a mark.]
To William, my son, my messuage in Ballygate except two rentiers of it called “le tenauntyes” to hold to
him and his heirs of the chief lords etc.
Joan my daughter the two rentiers called “le tenauntyes” in Beccles in the street called Ballygate . . . chief
lords etc
Margaret [my wife] for life my tenement in Beccles in Ballygate. After her death to remain to the
sustenance of the Guild of St Michael . . . suitable chaplain etc.
To Katherine my daughter my renter in Ballygate in which John Smith lives, to hold to her for term of her
life & after her decease, I wish it to remain to my capital messuage which Alan my son lately purchased &
assigned to him in my testament...
To Alice Revers, my daughter, my renter in which Thomas Wayte lives, to hold for term of her life & after
her decease it to remain to my capital messuage aforesaid, assigned to Alan my son in my testament.
I wish Alan my son to have my capital messuage in which I live, with the new barn & all & singular
belonging, towards Ballygate, to hold to him & his heirs . . .
Ballygate is from ye Hospital to Brige’s corner by the market
NMar 48 William Briges for his house late Rychard Herynge before that Adam Crask’s
NMar 49 William Brige for a tenement ye Mother Walling dwelleth in late Nycholas Hynds
Hammond Cheston
1848
A rude and lofty watch-tower occupied the site; which commanding a seaward view of the turbulent
estuary, blazed forth the fearful notice of invasion to a beacon placed on the peninsula at Bungay. This in
turn communicated with a third at Homersfield . . .
The watch tower at Beccles was probably defended by a ditch and rampart of earth; and the protection
these afforded to the inhabitants of the neighbourhood in times of peril and alarm gradually drew together
a few simple habitations, which the security of the place, and its advantageous position for the herring-
fishery, rapidly increased in numbers and importance.
[Suckling quotes from a MSS “Jermyn” in the Brit. Mus., which is also no doubt speculative!]
Near to Sir John Leman Free School there is a dip in the road, still considerable, but no doubt much less
abrupt than it formerly was, and which may possibly mark the situation of the Anglo-Saxon outwork.
The same depression in the surface may be faintly traced through the premises occupied as a farmyard &
the grounds at the back of Mr Crowfoot’s house late Mrs Stone’s (afterwards Mr Jeck’s) [1997 The Old
Rectory].
Taking a general direction within Hungate Lane, it may have crossed just within Sheepgate & following
the course of or parallel to Smallgate joined the Old Market.
That site may itself have formed a portion of the entrenchment - which would again meet the level of the
river or estuary near the approach from the river called the Score.
Within this supposed outwork would be another, more closely investing the beacon itself, with, possibly
any intermediate foss and bank enclosing what is now represented, generally, by the area of the
Newmarket & the site of the buildings on its south side.
the old Saxon inhabitants as part of the fortifications.
There is a rise in the surface observable in the lane across the Newmarket opposite Market Street
(formerly Blowers Lane) which may have been the position of the beacon. The lane running eastward from
it would seem to favour this idea.
Ibid page 99
If the area of Newmarket formed the outer bailey, the beacon would have stood on the west of the
Newmarket not far from the White Horse or Mr Stacy’s (Parkhouse’s) [no 37 Newmarket]
Or
behind the house now Kerridge’s late John Bird’s. Mr Oldring, a former owner, once proposed to build a
Tower Mill on the Cliff behind that house & to reach it by the sloping road from Puddingmoor. [no 2
Ballygate]
Directly opposite Market Street & on the north side of Mr Masters’ (late Baker’s) [no 12 Newmarket]
house there is a remarkable rise in the surface - may be a possible place for the beacon.
COUNCIL; ordered steps in Stepping Hill to be relaid & improved, and rail added.
COUNCIL: Parapet opposite house occupied by Miss Crowfoot in Ballygate to be repaired.
COUNCIL: Six Trees from the plantation near the Avenue should be planted on the EAST side of
Ballygate opposite the house of Mr Kent [Cliff House] & the Leman School.
1871
1873
approved
approved
approved
approved
approved
approved
protest
approved
approved
approved
approved
approved
1886
1886
1899
1899
1899
1900
1906
1906
1906
1907
1909
1911
1911
1911
1912
1912
Ballygate
Ballygate
Ballygate
Ballygate
Ballygate
Ballygate
Ballygate
Ballygate
Ballygate
Ballygate
Ballygate
Ballygate
Ballygate
Ballygate
Ballygate
Ballygate
Additions to Fauconberge School
Addition's to Mr Hockey's School [Beccles College]
Addition to Mr JE Crisp's House
Addition to Mr Hockey's House in Ballygate
Addition to the Duke Inn
New Classroom for Mr Hockey
WH Poll not to build brick front to 20 Ballygate. Encroachment
New Stable at Angel Inn, Ballygate
Alterations to premises in Ballygate for Womack Brooks
Swinging sign on WH Spoore's House in Ballygate
Addition to Scullery at St Mary's, Ballygate
Alteration to Angel Inn, 5 Ballygate
Premises of Mrs Burham inspected by MO Health 22 Ballygate
22 Ballygate; Owner, Mr Walton, to provide sink for tenant's use
Extension to the Lodge at Homefield, Ballygate for JE Crisp
New Stables for Mr Patterson for Crown & Anchor, 7 Ballygate
Planning
Planning
Planning
Planning
Planning
Planning
Planning
Planning
Planning
Planning
Planning
Planning
Planning
Planning
Planning
Planning
1 Mar
6 Apr
7 Mar
7 Mar
22 Aug
2 Oct
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5 Jun
21 Aug
21 May
18 May
17 Jan
7 Feb
21 Feb
22 Apr
21 May
frames. Six-panelled door in wood case with bracket pediment on consoles. Two dormer windows to rear
elevation.
Number one was usually listed under Newmarket. Number three was owned by the same person as
number one, but in 1829, although it was still owned by the same person as number one, it was listed
separately.
was taken between 1865 & 1868, shortly before they were pulled down. The buildings were built in 1795.
The present Bank and the part which faces Ballygate was designed by S.S.Teulon, 9 Craigs Court,
Westminster & dated September 1868.
Rix: Geographical:
The house at the south-west corner of the Newmarket [next Ballygate] on which is the name Bourne [a
fishmonger] was pulled down for a site for Gurneys Bank.
The building has been much altered since it was originally designed, the elaborate balustrading and the
chimneys on the roof have gone, so too have the the balcony and long windows on the first floor. The
ground floor also has been completely altered.
4d
Thomas Goodwyn, [d 1598, victualler] for a tent Davy & Goldspink, before Cave
George Meen, [d 1696, widower] for a tent late Goldspink & Cave
George Meene, for a tent. sometime Philpotts late Doggett called the White Horse
1664
1641c
[folio 177]
Task 4d
Gregory Meane, in the Newmarket for the White Horse
Gregory Meane, for the Corner Stead
Gregory Meane, [d 1696] for a tent. at the end of the stables
Robert Dade in the tenure of Jeffry Medcap called the White Horse
Gregory Meane, for the White Horse in the Market
John Seamans, [d 1721] for the White Horse in Newmarket
John Seamans, tent at the Stables end
6d
John Seamans, Crane’s Head
Margaret Stockwood for a tent. late Philpot, after Doggett since John Stockwood called the White Horse
[John Stockwood d 1722]
Robert Le Grys, formerly Seamans called the White Horse
Robert Le Grys, for a tent. at the Stable end
Robert Le Grys, for the Crane Head
[Robert Le Grys, surgeon, born 1703; XXIV 1737; XII 1737; Portreeve 1739 & 1754. He became a Feoffee
1746. He married Elizabeth Mash in October 1758. He died 1767; Will 1767.]
The White Horse Inn moved from this site to number 29 Newmarket about this time
To be Let at Beccles: Grocer’s Shop in Market Place. Enquiries Francis Harmer
Francis Harmer, tent. formerly Philpot since Doggett & late Mr Robert Le Grys in right of Margaret, his
wife who was lately called Margaret Stockwood
Francis Harmer, messe. & shop at end of market [died 1779]
Francis Harmer, for a tent. at the Stable end
Francis Harmer, for the Crane Head
Robert Chapman, a messe or shop at the end of the Stable with the Crane head
late Francis Harmer, before Robert Le Grys
Robert Chapman, [grocer] tent. late Francis Harmer formerly Philpot
Rent 1s
Rent 1d 1/2 d
Rent 6d
Survey £8
Rent 1s
Rent 1s
1664
1664
1671
1693
1700
1700
1723
Rent 1s
Rent 6d
Rent 1d 1/2d
1736
1736
1756
1759
Rents 1s & 6d &
Rents 1d 1/2d
Rent 1s
Rent 6d
Rent 1d 1/2d
1760
1760
1795
1795
}
part of the premises aforesaid abutting on the said street towards the west, hath extended the same to the
amount of 17 yards in length, including the width of the gateway there, not yet built upon, but intended
so to be and in breadth 11 inches by the yearly
2d
Robert Chapman sold the house and moved to Blyburgate. He became bankrupt on 21 Feb 1821 [Ipswich
Journal]
Thomas Sadd, grocer, messe. in Newmarket, also tent. at the Stable end with the
Crane Head, formerly Robert Le Grys, since of Francis Harmer, late
Robert Chapman
Thomas Sadd, piece of waste in Ballygate on which Robert Chapman rebuilt part of the premises abutting
on the street towards the west: 17 yards in length, including the width of the gateway, in breadth 11
inches
2d
Isaac Baker, grocer, requires tallow chandler
John Baker of Ipswich, grocer, messe or shop at the east end of the Newmarket
& tent. at the end of the Stable with Crane Head, Francis Harmer, Robert
Chapman late Thomas Sadd
Desirable Estate and old fashioned General Grocery and Tea Warehouse and candle manufactuary in
Beccles, which has an extensive and flourishing business has for upwards of a century been carried on
and is now conducted by Mr Isaac Baker, the proprietor, who is changing his residence. The messuage
and premises are most advantageously situated in the New Market Place and also front Ballygate. They
are replete with every convenience, and in excellent repair.
Also a messuage adjoining now in the occupation of Mr Crowe of the Post Office.
The stock-in-Trade and fixtures will be disposed of on a valuation and the purchaser may take possession
of that part of the property which is in the occupation of Mr Baker immediately, or within one, two or three
months as it may suit convenience.
Part of the purchase money may remain for a term of years, or on security of the estate.
Isaac Baker having declined the business at Beccles in favour of Mr G Kerridge, expresses his thanks.
Isaac Baker, tent in Ballygate, adjoining the Angel Inn, late John Baker, before
Thomas Sadd, & formerly Chapman
Thomas Mason, house in Ballygate
Thomas Mason, tent in Ballygate adjoining Angel Inn, late Isaac Baker, John Baker
and formerly Chapman
Bourne, fish merchants, removing from next door to Mr Mullenger in Newmarket to extensive premises late
in the occupation of Mrs Read, butcher, Newmarket.
Bourne, fish merchant moved to corner of New Market
SALE: building materials from four houses and two shops in Ballygate forming the site of the New Bank -
including two shop fronts with sash doors, shutters and entablatures, panel doors, chimney pieces,
kitchen range, iron oven, register and other stoves, for sale in Puddingmoor, opposite Mr Pells.
The New Bank: Paving Committee wrote to Mr Pells, the builder, about building materials in the road
causing an obstruction. He referred them to Mr King.
Completion of SS Teulon’s design of New Bank. [The plans and elevations of the Bank are in the Rix
Collection - probably in II Geographical Vol 1 or 2]
Messrs Gurney & Co will pay for pavements on North & West fronts of Bank.
Ballygate, late Mrs Lydia Bellward, SALE: household furniture [No 3]
1814
Rents 1d 1/2d
}
}
1820
1824
Rents 1d 1/2d
}
1824
1829
1829
1835
1865
Rent 6d
1868
1869
1885
No 1 BALLYGATE
1841
1851
Census
Census
Isabella Crowe
Isabella Crowe
25
U 34
also a mason and later an auctioneer. He was the father of Isabella Crowe (see below,
schoolmistress
schoolmistress
1861
1861
1871
1881 CENSUS
Frederic Shelly RIX
Jemima B. RIX
Charlotte Jane RIX
Shelly Willm. RIX
James HARTLEY
Harry HANNER
Anna M. HAMBLING
Selina G. GILDEN
Bessy EDWARDS
1891
1906
1914
1922
1933+
1937
Census
Census
Census
John Reynolds
Sarah Barrell
Frederick S Rix
W 63
W 61
M 34
insp. of Corn Returns
housekeeper
solicitor
1son
wife, 2 dau, 3 fem serv 1clerk
b. Middlesex, Hackney
b.Beccles
M
U
U
50
F
13
8
19
25
23
14
Survey
Islington, Middlesex,
F
M
M
M
28
F
F
M 54
Dwelling & Bank
Wife
Daur
Son
Boarder
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
F
Whitechapel, Middlesex,
Rushall, Norfolk, England
Solicitor
Scholar
Solicitor Articled Clerk
Solicitor Personal Clerk
Serv
Nurse (Domestic Serv)
Domestic Servant Housemaid
4 occupants
St Andrews Ilketshall, Suffolk
U
U
Rix, Frederick
Rix, FS
Rix, Shelley
Rix & Sons
Rix, Fred
Shelley Rix
5 bedrooms, 5 sitting
Barclays
Barclays
solicitor
1841
1851
1851
1861
1861
1871
1871
1881
1881 CENSUS
1891
1896
1904
1906
1907
1914
1922
1922
1936
1948
1954
1965
1974
Mason, Thos
Mason, Thos
Gurneys & Co
Gurneys & Co
Kent, Susan
Dean, H
empty
lodging ho
W 54
M 25
Census
Census
Census
Susan Kent
lodging house keeper
inland revenue excise
Thomas Sharp
uninhabited
Alice A. BELLWARD
Herb BELLWARD
Frederic BELLWARD
Blanche BELLWARD
Sarah DANN
Albert R. BRIGHT
Census
U
19
62
24
M
14
8
F
M
Harmer, Harry aged 30
Candler, Miss
Survey
Candler, Miss
Candler, Miss
James Burton
Dyer, George
Dyer, Geo
Dyer, George
Dyer, George
Dyer, Mrs
Allen, Dor & Margt
F
Hardley, Norfolk, England
M
F
Hardley, Norfolk, England
Felthorpe, Norfolk, England
U 25
Hardley, Norfolk, England
Daur
Solicitor General Clerk
Son
Daur
Annuitant
Scholar
Hardley, Norfolk, England
Hardley, Norfolk, England
Scholar
Boarder
Gurneys & Co
Barclays & Co
Barclays
Harmer, Harry
solicitor’s clerk & Registrar
Candler, Miss
4 bedrooms, 3 sitting, 1 occupant, No back way into house.
Five first floor windows. Wood doorcase. Iterior: almost comletely modern, but with original spiral stone
stair cased in with wood. Massive joists to ceiling of coachway under, south. Group value.
1576
1593
1636
1638
1645
1649
1657
Robert Smith for his tent. late his father’s
William Leper in the right of his wife for the head house where he dwelleth late Robert Smith
Richard Mason & his wife
John Watson for an Inn the Maid’s Head formerly Richard Mason
Thomas Clarke for the Maid’s Head
Thomas Clarke for the Maid’s Head
ORIENTATION of White Lion lands [behind Newmarket numbers 15-19] ..... between lands etc of Henry
Parker, lands of Thomas Page on the east;/ & Grace Matthews, widow, deceased and lands of Thomas
Clarke belonging to the Maid’s Head, Gregory Meen & William Cuddon on the north./
John Wakefield house in Ballygate called the Maid’s Head sometime William Lep late Clarke’s (folio 203)
Task 1s 0d
Rent 2s
Rent 2s
William Bendy for a tent called the Maid’s Head, between a messe. of George Meen on the north; on
Ballygate west [?]; & messe of James Fleming south; late of John Wakefield husband of Anne, now wife
of William Bendy
William Bendy house in Ballygate caled the Maid’s Head sometime Leper’s, Clarke’s late Wingfield post
William Clarke (later Ann Clarke)
ORIENTATION: the lands belonging to Thomas Clarke belonging to the Maid’s Head to the west [of the
White Lion Grounds at 15-19 Newmarket]
William Bendy, his tenement in Ballygate
William Bendy (d 1707) A tent. late Clarke’s, the Maid’s Head
William Clarke tent. in Ballygate called the Maid’s Head
Ann Clarke, widow, for the Bull, late the Maid’s Head, late Bendy in Ballygate
James Cockrill tent called the Bull in Ballygate formerly Ann clarke, widow
James Cockrill tent called the Bull in Ballygate, death of James Cockrill, his father [d 1786 aged 61, wife
Hannah]
Thurs 10 November: Morning rainy. Dined at home sol. Saw an exhibition of mice, birds &c at Mr
Amyas...Went after supper to the Maids Head and stayed until half past 11.
William Albrow, inn holder, messe called the Bull in Ballygate late James Cockrill
John Woodcock of Halesworth, brewer, messe, the Bull in Ballygate, late William Albrow before James
Cockrill
John Woodcock; Tenant: John Hambling
ANGEL INN: Edward Iffe (late waiter at the King’s Head) Begs leave to inform his Friends & the Public,
that he has taken the Angel Inn in that Town, and assures them, that no exertion shall be wanting to
render their accommodation comfortable.
IPSWICH JOURNAL: Edward Ife late waiter at Kings Head has taken the Angel
SALE of LINEN: To be Sold by Auction without Reserve by Samuel Crowe & Sons:
on Saturday 23 February 1822 & the following Monday: At a Large Room at George Crowe’s The Angel
Inn , Beccles
A quantity of large Marseilles Bed Quilts, Holland, Russia & Hambro linen Sheets, Hambro Damask Table
Cloths, Napkins & Towels & other articles. The Sale to begin at 11 & continue to 2, to begin again at 5 in
the afternoon.
SALE of FARMING STOCK by Sam Crowe & Son at George Crowe’s the Angel Inn on Monday 9th of
September and the 5 following days of Live & Dead Farming Stock. Terms: 1s in the £1 on all stock sold &
3d in the £ only if bought in. NB Good Stabling & large yard for the occasion & good indoor
accommodation.
1693
1705
1736
1748
1752
Rent 2s 0d
Task 1s 0d
Rent 2s 0d
Rent 2s 0d
1792
Value £1-0-0d
1818
1822
in 3 Lots;
Certain Freehold Estates situate in Beccles, late Property of William Schuldham, deceased.
Woodcock now Bate, late Cockerill, for the Angel
Tacon, Robert, late Woodcock for Angel Inn
Robert Tacon, farmer, messe on east side of Ballygate now called the Angel Inn late the Bull, late John
Woodcock, before Allbrow’s formerly Cockrill
PEDESTRIAN: John Brett, the celebrated Pedestrian, on Saturday last manfully completed the arduous
task of walking 120 miles in 80 successive hours. Commenced on Wednesday afternoon 7th of August,
Starting from the Angel & passing through the Market to the Fleece ... on Saturday he appeared little
distressed & finished amidst shouts of many hundreds of spectators.
COURTS: William
Westhall. Sentenced to 2 months
1829
1829
1837
Rent 2s 0d
SALE of FURNITURE of Mr BN Dale of the Angel, who is leaving the town.
1860
the erection of the new Baptist Chapel. Provided by Mrs Walne at the Angel Inn.
Weekly Pig Sale by Charles Drake (office in St Mary’s Cottage). Sale in the Angel Yard, Ballygate. Entries
from Drakle or James Crisp, Station Road. Commences Trade in Town. [The sale did not take place here,
Transfer of Licence. Abraham Aldred, the Pickerel applied for transfer of licence of Angel Inn to him
LICENCE: Transfer of Angel Inn from Benjamin Aldred to Francis Hall.
POLICE COURT: Robert Gosling accused of stealing cap from John Gooch a marine store dealer living at
the Angel, Ballygate, kept by Frederick Hall. Incident happened at the Duke.
1877
1879
1883
1883
1887
1887
1887
1892
POLICE COURT: LICENCES: The Angel, Ballygate to Henry Oakley
POLICE COURT: LICENCES: The Angel alehouse, Ballygate to James Cutler
SALE of FURNITURE of Angel Inn, Mr James Cutler, who is moving
POLICE COURT LICENCES: Abraham Alder to the Angel Inn, Ballygate
Angel Inn, Ballygate: Stock in Trade of Mr James Cutler, builder, moving to other premises
LICENCE: The Angel Inn, Ballygate transferred from Abraham Aldred to John W Mayhew, late of
Croydon, vet’s assistant.
LICENCES: ANGEL to John Cracknell
17 Jan
1911
Ballygate
Planning
1775
1841
1841
1851
1851
1861
1861
1865
1869
1871
1871
1881
1881 CENSUS
Tacon, Rich
Census
Tacon, Rich
Census
Tacon, Rich
Census
Tacon, Rich
Census
Tacon, Wm
Esau Weavers, the Bull
Warner, Rich
Richard Warner
Norman, Jos
Joseph Norman
Kindred, Jn
Ecclestone, Henry
Chapman, Jeremiah
Chapman, Jeremiah
King, Chas
Charles King
Hall, Fred
Angel
M 38
40
M 47
innkeeper
innkeeper
innkeeper
£15
wife, m-in-law, 1 fem serv
1 male, 1 female servant
£21.05
M 59
innkeeper
£17
Ann HALL
M
32
F
Bodham, Norfolk, England
Wife
1884
1891
1891
1896
1904
1906
1907
1914
1922
1933+
1936
1937
1948
1954
1965
1974
Simon MANNING
Harriet STARLAND
Frederick COPPING
Census
Colch Brew Co
Colch Brew Co
Survey
Lacon & Co
W
72
F
M
Beccles, Suffolk, England
29
Angel Innkeeper aged 66
Angel
Angel
Strowger, LB
Angel
Angel
Angel
Angel
Angel
Headingfield, Suffolk, England
Father In Law
Domestic Servant General
Boarder
U
Cutler, James
Aldred, Abraham
Abraham Aldred
Cracknell, Jn
Strowger, Last
Colch Brew Co
Strowger, Last
Strowger, George
Strowger, George
Strowger, George
Strowger, George
Strowger, George
Strowger, George
Strowger, DM Miss
Callow, Raymond
Callow, Percy
Hartwin, Suffolk, England
Innkeeper & builder
Survey
6 bedrooms, 4 sitting, 7 occupants
distempered brick. Pantiles. Eighteenth century dormers, lead glazed in part. First floor, three windows,
sash with eexposed frames and small panes. Plain entrance with massive door frame. Ground floor
windows, mainly altered. Interior: ground floor, wide hewn stop-chamfered beams. First floor hewn beams
and other early features.
1671
1865
Widow Fleming; Tenant: Thomas Ward (cooper)
COURT: Robert Blake, beer house keeper, charged with being drunk & riotous in Newgate. Pleaded that
just before the Police came, his wife knocked him down.
COURT: Matilda Hall, widow, stole 8s/- from George Howe at Crown & Anchor, a House of ill repute.
“The evidence was of such a character we cannot give it.”
LICENSING DAY: Crown & Anchor licence refused.
CORPORATION: Prevented encroachment by commenced alteration & addition to the front of the Crown
& Anchor, Ballygate
Licence of Crown & Anchor to George Bulwer
ATHLETIC SPORTS, several thousand people present. Refreshments by Mr Potter of the Crown &
Anchor Inn. Tug of war between the Artillery and Rifle Corps. The Riflemen just won the best of three
pulls.
POLICE COURT: LICENCES: Benjamin Revell tranfer of licence from James Potter of Crown & Anchor.
POLICE COURT: LICENCES: the Crown & Anchor, Ballygate to Benjamin Revell
LICENCES: Caxton Arms temporarily to Benjamin Revell. Application of George Thaxter for transfer of
Licence to Crown & Anchor. Told he must find a Licencee for George & Dragon frst. He cannot have two
licences.
LICENCES: Caxton Arms to Benjamin Revell; Crown & Anchor to Robert S Norman;
POLICE COURT: LICENCES : Alfred Williams of Paddington to Crown & Anchor
POLICE COURT: LICENCES:
The Bench refused the application of Francis C Fox of Yarmouth for the Crown & Anchor, Ballygate.
POLICE COURT: James Davy & Alfred Caston fined for being drunk, fighting and refusing to leave the
Crown & Anchor.
PROHIBITED HOURS: Elizabeth Evans of the Crown & Anchor charged with licensed premises open after
hours. Pub closed at 9.30pm on Saturday. At 10.30 three soldiers tapped on the window & Mrs Evans let
them in. the police then tapped at the window and the door was opened by Mrs Evans, who denied that
there were soldiers in the house. On searching the house the three soldiers were found on the staircase.
They were members of the Welsh Border Mountain Battery. Found Guilty and fined £1.
LICENCE: CROWN & ANCHOR: a licence would not be given to the present tenant.
LICENCE: Crown & Anchor Inn: Charles Freestone applied. He was of military age, but had certificate of
unfitness for army. Approved. He had previously held the licence of the White Swan.
SALE: FURNITURE: Mr Freeston of Crown & Anchor, [No 7] BALLYGATE, leaving the Toown
1868
1880
1883
1885
1885
1885
1889
1916
RATES
1820
1824
1830
1832
1839
1841
1841
1851
Samuel Padget
Census
Steward & Co
Dan Middleton [probably]
John Hatcher
Edward Smith
Robert Elliot
Thomas Knights
Thomas Knights
Thomas Knights
Robert Darkin
Black Swan
Black Swan
Crown & Anchor
Poor Rate
1861
1861
1865
1868
1871
1871
1881
1881 CENSUS
1891
1896
1901
1904
1906
1907
1914
1914-18
1922
1933
1936
1948
1954
1965
1974
Steward & Co
Census
Steward & Co
Census
Steward & Co
Robert Darkin
Robert Darkin
Robert Blake
George Bulwer
James Potter
James Potter
James Potter
Eliza POTTER
William WALPOLE
Census
Patterson
Almanack 10 Feb
Patterson
Survey
M
U
Rife, William
Henry Waters
Mr Henry Waters of the Crown & Anchor is thrown from his cart while driving home from Lowestoft
Sam Godbold
Steward & Patterson
Mrs Sarah Godbold
Edwin Stimpson
War
Charles Freestone
William Long
William Long
William Long
William Long
30
F
28
M 74
Studland, Dorset, England
M
innkeeper
Barsham, Suffolk, England
Crown & Anchor
Charles F Freestone
Sergeant
Crown & Anchor
Crown & Anchor
Crown & Anchor
Steward & Patterson
Crown & Anchor
Crown & Anchor
1851
1851
1861
1871
1881
1891
1896
1904
1906
1907
Census
Census
Census
CENSUS
Edward BOON
Mary Ann BOON
George F. BOON
Eleanor M. BOON
Robert R. BOON
Census
Survey
Steward & Co
Edward Boon
Edward Boon
Edward Boon
M 36
M 44
M 57
Boon, Edw
agricultural labourer
railway labourer
railway plate layer
wife, 2sons, 2 dau
M
U
U
U
63
26
23
F
M
F
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
M 25
Larter, R (late)
Roe, Benj
Roe BC
Mrs Robinson
Wife
Son
Daur
Son
Dressmaker
Tailor Journeyman
Dressmaker
Carpenter & Joiner Journeyman
b. Bacton, Suff
9
Steward & Co
Steward & Co
Steward & Patterson
Arthur Hurrell
beer retailer
3 bedrooms, 2 sitting
casements with flush frames. Ground floor two casements and two sash, in flush frames. Two six-panel
doors in wood cases with panelled reveals, and cornices.
MILLINERY: L Buxton. Show Room after Friday 9 May - replete with every novelty in French & English
Millinery, French Flowers, Feathers, Ribbons, Fancy Handkerchiefs, etc. near Gurney’s Bank.[13
Ballygate]
[Louisa Buxton was the wife of Samuel Buxton, plumber and glazier, aged 28. She was 21 and living with
them were her sister aged 13 and brother aged 9. There was also a Milliner’s apprentice, Martha Preston,
aged 23.
SALE:- 17 July, 1865, Mr William Sayer, deceased
LOT 1: Four well built and neatly fronted Dwelling Houses & Premises in or near Ballygate:
i ) House [No 11]: Parlour, Sitting Room, Kitchen, Pantry, Cellar, Wash House, four bedrooms, three very
spacious & convenient, Plumber’s & Glazier’s shops; with Yard & Garden, Stable, Gig House, Hay house
& Stable yard, now in the occupation of Mr Thomas Kerr Sayer or his undertenant at £20 p.a.
Part of the workshop was built upon ground formerly belonging to Messrs Paget & Co [No 7], then the
owners of adjoining premises; & the present sale is subject to a restriction against making any door or
window next their yard.
ii ) The Shop [No 13], with sitting room, kitchen & three bedrooms, now occupied by Miss Harriet
Cattermole, rent £9 10s p.a.
iii ) Convenient dwelling House [No 15], lately occupied by Mrs Rebecca Sayer, deceased, containing
front and back Sitting rooms, Wash house, Pantry, Coal house, three bedrooms & small garden
iv ) Very comfortable Dwelling House [No 17], now in the occupation of Miss Ann Hanby, Rent £8 p.a.
containing front & back Sitting rooms, Wash house, Pantry, Coal house, two bedrooms.
This lot includes walls on the east side. Upon Mr Sayers’s occupation an extensive business was carried
on for half a century. Abundant convenience for any trade requiring room.
Land Tax £1 2s 6d
TO LET: Comfortable Dwelling House, with three chambers and glaziers shops, stablings and premises in
Ballygate, now occupied by TK Sayer.
Partnership between John Thompson & John Mapes Brundell as plumbers and glaziers dissolved. John
Thompson retiring. Business will be carried on in premises lately occupied by TK Sayer [No 11] (opposite
Gurney’s Bank: 16 Ballygate)
ADVERTISEMENT: William Sayer succeeded to Plumbing, Glazing & Painting Business of his Father,
established 1799: Horse & Groom Lane
TO BE LET: Dwelling House & shop in Ballygate, now in the occupation of Miss Cattermole [No 13].
Apply D. Jude, Beccles
TO BE LET: Dwelling house in Ballygate [No 15] (adjoinig residence of Mr JM Brundell) now in the
occupation of Mr Frederick Bird. Apply D Jude
[This was 32 Smallgate, which Brundell built for himself, but decided not to live in TO BE LET:
Commodious Business Premises with Newly Erected Dwelling House in Smallgate, now in the occupation
of the Proprietor, Mr JM Brundell, who is removing to his former business premises in Ballygate].
SALE: late Nathaniel Cowles:
LOT 1: Substantial Block of Property in BALLYGATE: A comfortable DWELLING HOUSE [No 13], three
spacious Painters’ and Glaziers’ Shops, Yard, Garden, Stable with Loft over, and Stable Yard, in the
occupation of Mr JM Brundell, at the annual Rent of £17
The DWELLING HOUSE with Small SHOP adjoining, in the occupation of Mr BB Balls [No 11] Rent £10.
DWELLING HOUSE adjoining in the occupation of William Townsend [No 15] at Rent of £9 2s 0d.
DWELLING HOUSE also adjoining in the occupation of AR Rush; [No 17] Rent £6 10s 0d.
[purchased Mr Mobbs, Norwich £372 10s]
DEATH: JM Brundell, painter & plumber
1865
1900
BALLYGATE 11
1841
1841
1851
1860
1861
1865
1871
1871
1875
1881
1881
1891
1896
1904
1906
1907
1914
1922
1933+
1936
1937
1948
1954
1965
1974
Sayer, W
Census
Census
Sayer, Wm exors
Census
Sayer, Wm exors
Cowles, Nath
Census
Census
Census
Mobbs, Jer
Brooks, W
Survey
Sayer, Thos
Thomas Sayer
Thomas Sayer
Sayer, Thos
Thomas Sayer
Sayer, Thos
Smith, Wm
William Smith
Artis, Samuel
Cowles, Nath
empty
Benjamin Balls
Rose, Geo
Finch, Geo
Brooks, W
Frost, John
Frost, John
Frost, John
Brooks, Eliz
Frost, John
Frost & Utting
Frost & Utting
Frost & Utting
Mace, Geo
Mace, Geo
ho painter
Norman, Robt
painter
painter, glazier
plumber, painter, master
£8.10
grocer
brazier
M 45
M 55
M 23
£8.10
shopkeeper
plumber
plumber
business premises
3 bedrooms, 1sitting, 1 shop; not a dwelling
plumber
1838
1841
1841
1851
1851
1860
1861
1861
1865
1871
1871
Sayer, Wm
Sayer, Wm
Census
Sayer, Wm
Census
Sayer, Wm exors
Census
Sayer, Wm exors
Census
Norman, Josh
Norman, Josh
Joseph Norman
Buxton, Sam
Sam Buxton
Dunningham, Jas
White, Harriet
Cattermole, Har
Cattermole, Miss H
John Brundell
Cowles, Nath
carpenter
plumber/glazier
bookseller
Brundell, Jn
35
carpenter
plumber, glazier
stationer, bookseller
plumber, emp 4 men
plumber
£8
£8
U 51
£8.15
£8.10
M 38
£15.10 House, Workshops etc
1880
1881
1881
1891
1896
1904
1906
CENSUS
John STARLAND
Susanna STARLAND
John STARLAND
Eliza STARLAND
Emma STARLAND
George STARLAND
Anna STARLAND
Census
Mobbs, Jer
Brooks, W
Survey
Brundell, Jn
{John Brundell had moved to Gillingham & was farming there, besides running this business]
£15.10
51
M
9
F
27
24
19
Beccles, Suffolk, England
F
plumber/gas
Frost
Metfield, Suffolk, England
M
F
F
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
U
U
Daur
Domestic Servant unempoyed
Printer Machine Woman
Bricklayer Labourer
Daur
Beccles, Suffolk, England
M 63
John Starland
Brundell, Jnplumber
Frost, Jn
Brooks,W
dwelling & workshops
1907
1914
1914-18
1927
1936
1965
Frost, John
Frost, John
War
plumber
discharged 1919
Frost, John
Frost, John
George Mace
1841
1841
1851
1860
1860
1861
1861
1871
1871
1881
1881 CENSUS
1891
1896
1904
1906
1907
1914
1927
1933+
1936
1948
1954
1974
Sayer, Wm
Census
Census
Sayer, Wm exors
Sayer, Wm exors
Sayer, Wm exors
Census
Cowles, Nath
Census
Cowles, Nath
Sayer, Wm
70
M 82
£10
£8.15
£10
W 82
£9
M 63
£9
William Sayer
William Sayer
independent
retired painter
Sayer, Wodow
Sayer, Wodow
Sayer, Wid
painters wid
Sayer, Rebecca
marine store
James Julnes
Julnes, Jas
Bradfield, Benj
coal merchant
Susanna BRADFIELD
Kate S. BRADFIELD
Catherine SMITH
Census
Mobbs, Jer
Brooks, W
Survey
59
19
F
F
F
Samuel, P
Lakenheath, Suffolk, England
Norwich, Norfolk, England
Bacton Bendish, Norfolk, England
69
Daur
W
Mother In Law
Susannah Barfield
Townsend, Wm
b. Lakenhall
Brooks, W
Samuel, P
Rowe, Mrs
Rowe, Mrs
Brooks, Eliz
Franks, Fred
Franks, Fred
Simpson, John
Legge, Theodore
dwelling
1841
1841
1851
1851
1861
1871
1871
1881
1881 CENSUS
1891
1896
1904
1906
1907
1914
1927
Sayer, Wm
Census
Census
Sayers, Wm
Census
Cowles, Nath
Census
Cowles, Nath
Kirk, Thos
Ann Hamby
Ann Hamby
Hanby, Ann
Ann Hamby
Hanby, Ann
Ann Hamby
Balls, Wm
independent
independent
50
U 60
independent
interest
£5.10
independent, owner of houses
£8
annuitant
£8
printer mach
Elizabeth BALLS
Hannah TYRRELL
Census
Mobbs, Jer
Brooks, W
Survey Brooks, W
M
U
23
22
Charlotte Buck
F
F
Minnisota, United States
Minnisota, United States
Wife
living on own means
Rush, Arth
Coggle, Geo
Coggle, Geo
Evans, William
Evans, William
Parker, Benjamin
2 bedrooms, 2 sitting
1936
1937
1965
1974
Brett, Herbert
Brett, Herbert
Brett, Herbert
Brett, Herbert
confectioner
floor. Two and one window respectively, generally casements but No 19 with one sash at ground floor.
chimney.
Shreeve is listed as the occupant in 1807. Francis Shreeve married Susanna Bobbett. Gowing’s Diary Aug
1814: “F Shreeve died aged 31”
Two substantial dwellings with small shop in Ballygate & Dwelling House in Hungate Lane, with a large
piece of Garden Ground; Frontage of 40 yards to Hungate Lane, well adapted for building purposes.
Occupied by James Stone [No 19], Simon Borrett [No 21] & Robert Pitchers [Hungate Lane].
Total £20 4s 0d. Proprietor paying Rates.
[Purchased by William Sampson of Swine’s Green for £265]
BALLYGATE 19
1841
1851
1851
1861
1871
1871
1871
1871
1871
1881
1890
1891
1896
1904
1906
1907
1914
1922
1933+
1936
1937
1948
1954
1965
1974
Census
Bate, G & W
Census
Census
Census
Census
Census
Census
CENSUS
Susan HARMER
Patience HARMER
Frederick RUSHMER
Frederick SPINKS
James EVERITT
Edward TRUNDLE
Sampson, Wm
Census
Bate, G & W
Smith, Luke
Survey
James Beane
Beane, Sarah
uninhabited
Beane, Sarah
Bate, G & W
Susan Harmer
Trundle, Edward
Trundle, William
Everett, James
75
independent
£4
Harmer, Susan
W 60
U 40
U 24
U 37
b. Beccles
b. Oxburgh, Norf
b. Oxburgh, Norf
b. Gt Yarmouth
loding house keeper
coach body maker
coach body maker
coach body maker
lodger
lodger
lodger
U
22
42
M
29
48
48
pork butch
pork butcher
Smith, Luke
pork butcher
pork butcher
antique dealer
Bridges, Herbert
F
Beccles, Suffolk, England
M
M
M
31
Norwich, Norfolk, England
Daur
Printer Machine Minder
Lodger
Lodger
Lodger
U
U
U
Stone, Jas
James Stone
Smith, Luke
Smith, Luke
Smith, Luke
Smith, Luke
Smith, Mrs Luke
Graves, Eliza
Brooks, Eliz
Markwell, Fred
Markwell, Fred
Markwell, Fred
Markwell, Fred
Markwell, Fred
Tudor, H
Stoke Ferry, Norfolk, England
Yarmouth, Norfolk, England
Oxborough, Norfolk, England
£7
baker
£8
Dwelling & butcher’s shop
Coach Builder Body Maker
Coach Builder Body Maker
1841
1851
1861
1861
1871
1881
1881
1881
1890
1896
1904
1906
1907
1914
1933+
1936
1948
1954
1965
Census
Census
Bate, G & W
Census
Census
Bate, G & W
CENSUS
Census
Sampson, Wm
Bate, G & W
Smith, Luke
Survey
Philip Jermy
Philip Jermy
Collins, Barney
Barney Collins
Barney Collins
Borrett, Simon
empty
Maurice Suckling
Suckling, Maurice
Suckling, Maria
Baldry, Hy
Smith, Luke
Baldry, Harry
Baldry, Harry
Brooks, Eliz
Baldry, Harry
Baldry, Harry
Baldry, Harry
Baldry, Miss
35
M 44
M 66
W 76
cordwainer
cordwainer
£6
cooper, master
cooper
£6
cooper
tea dealer
-
b. Beccles
£7
£6
dwelling
stereotyper
Baldry, Hy
2 bedrooms, 2 sitting
Listed Building:
Brick toothed eaves band. Machine tiles. Two windows, sash with glazing bars. Six panel door with
[House named after a friend of the Ferral family, Dr Cameron]
1803
1812
William Libbis, plumber & glazier of Beccles
Robert Rede, Esq.,
William Birkett, hair dresser of Beccles [he died in 1812 aged 52]
For £250
New built Cottages EAST
now in the occupation of William Stannard & Charles Rushmer,
Part of a Well
LEASE & RELEASE 9/10 October: Henry Larke the youunger of Beccles, carpenter
William Barnard of Beccles, yeoman, eldest son of William Barnrd late of Beccles, gent
John Lee Farr, Esq,
James Cuddon, gent
for £420 to John Lee Farr
ALL THAT Messuage with Yard, BETWEEN
Messuage formerly of Robert Meen & Martha, his wife, then of Robert Fiske, gent, SOUTH
Little Way or Land on the NORTH
Ballygate WEST
New Built Cottages, late of William Libbis & then of Henry Larke the elder EAST, formerly in the
occupation of Thomas Copeman [b 1725, = Sarah Copeman 1759, d 1792 aged 67], Samuel Warne [= Sarah
Randall 1791, 8 children 1792-1803], since of William Steward [= Eleanor Crowe 1790] & Charles Rushmer
& then in the occupation of Robert Atkins (= Susanna Norman 1794] & Henry Nobbs, EAST
Together with a certain part of a well & pump in Ballygate & free liberty to John Farr etc to draw & carry
away Water, & all Outhouses - save and except the use of the small piece of Land in front thereof
belonging to & adjoinung Cottages of Henry Larke the elder, which had lately by his leave been used by
the Tenants & occupier of the Premises.
To the use of James Cuddon, his heirs & assigns during the life of John Lee Farr.
MORTGAGE RELEASE Between
John Lee Farr then of North Cove House, Esq, of
Hannah Farr [his mother] of Thorpe, widow
George Lee of Dickleburgh [probably his uncle], Norfolk
John Lee Farr
Meadows Taylor, Thomas Dyson & Harry Browne, all of Diss, Norfolk, Bankers & Co-Partners
(Trustee of 2nd PART)
2nd PART
3rd PART
4th PART
1825
}
}
}
Reciting to enable John Farr to pay £10,000 (charged on the Estate in North Cove & Mutford, subject to
the payment by the will of John Farr, Esq, his father) and to supply his other occasions, requested M
Taylor, J Dyson & H Browne to lend him £14,000 -
use.
LEASE & RELEASE 30/31 Dec
M Taylor & T Dyson of
John Lee Farr of
Edward Colby Sharpin of Beccles, Gent
William Robert Sharpin, gent, of
Offered by Auction on 25 July, bid of £250
Reciting: Farr on 6 September paid to Taylor & Dyson a further sum of £200 part of principal money due
on Mortgage . Due to them £11,800
To Sharpin
2nd PART
3rd PART
4th PART
1863
Edward Swatman, solicitor of
Robert Sharpin of
TO BE LET: good Dwelling House containing 9 rooms with a small garden in Ballygate, moderate rent.
Apply Mr Kerrison
SALE: 25 July, 1864
A well constructed and Genteel Dwelling House in Ballygate, occupied by Mr Henry James Kerrison,
[draper], whose tenancy will cease on 11 October 1865.
Entrance Hall, two front Sitting Rooms, Kitchen, Wash house, W.C., Store, Coal house, three good
Bedrooms and closets, & two large Attics and well and pump in Ballygate Street near the premises
Present Annual Land Tax 9s., and no other outgoing.
The fixtures in this Lot, as scheduled, to be valued in the usual way and paid for.
NB. By the Title Deeds the Owners and Occupiers of these premises have free liberty to draw and take
water from the said Well for their necessary use, in as full and free manner as has heretofore been used by
them.
ALL FREEHOLD
And the receipt of the Rents and Profits may be entered into from 11th day of October next.
Commence with Conveyance to Edward Colby Sharpin, Esq dated 1831
[Reached £345, but it did not sell.]
SALE: 20 August, 1866: Lot 2
The substantial brick-built and very compact DWELLING HOUSE situate in Ballygate Street, Beccles,
Occupied by Mr Henry James Kerrison.
DEATH of Mr HJ Kerrison aged 85. Upright, hoourable, kind and considerate in every relation of life. He
was churchwarden for more than twenty years.
SALE: Will of late HJ Kerrison: LOT 1:
Substantially built Residence, for many years occupied by the late Proprietor.
Front and back Entrances, Dining & Drawing Rooms, spacious Kitchen, Scullery, Store Room, Cellar,
good closet accommodation, 5 Sleeping Rooms, with water tank, coalhouse woodhouses & other offices;
also entrance from Hungate Lane. Water is laid on from the Beccles Waterworks. Back yard. Fixtures
included. Outgoing Land Tax 9s 8d.
Title commences on Sale by Indenture 16 October, 1866
2nd PART
3rd PART
1866
1770
1775
1781
1804
1807
1814
1820
1824
1828
1832
1841
1841
1845
1850
1851
1851
1855
Wm Buck late Harling
William Buck ??
William Buck ??
£2
£2
Census
Census
Farr, JL
Farr, JL
Farr, JL
Farr, late
Fiske & Clarke
£5
£6.1304
£6.1304
£6.1304
Law Office
Law Offices [Pud 101]
Law Offices
Sharpin, EC
used as law offices
Sharpin, EC
Sharpin, EC
Sharpin, EC
Law offices - not mentioned in Census [see page 397]
Sharpin, EC
NMar
Edward Swatman
Fiske, Hy
Henry Kerrison
Swatman, Edw
Swatman, Ed
solicitor
£12 - 15s
House
£12.10
1861
1861
Census
Kerrison, Hy
draper ho
retired draper
£17
1870
1871
1871
1875
1880
1881 CENSUS
1890
1891
1895
1899
1896
Census
Henry Kerrisn
Kerrison, Hy
Henry Kerrison
Henry Kerrison
Eliz Kerrison
Kerrison, Hy
Kerrison, Hy
Eliz Kerrison
£16
House
£16
wife, 1 serv
House
House
[No 382]
House
Kerrison, Hy
M 76
retired draper
£16
Margaret SMITH
Census
30
F
Tuffnel
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Domestic Servant General
Hockey, Alf
Lemale Goode (blind)
Hockey, Alfred
Hockey, Alf
Kerrison, Hy
Hockey..
Hockey, Alf
House [No 475]
Beccles
Gooda, Louisa
Ferrall, Rev Hy
Ferrall, Rev H
resident
£16
[Ferrall taught at Beccles College & married Elizabeth
House
space
Hall, Christopher
Keith, Mrs
Major Albert CC Darby,
Lieut Frank NS DarbyRoyal Scots
Staff Serg Gilbert C Darby
Leslie RM Darby
RQMS Rowland Darby
Corporal Sydney Smith
Darby, Mrs
Brooks, Eliz
Darby, Mrs
Darby, Mrs
Montagu, Capt Chas
1914
1914 -18 War
1914-18 War
1914-18 War
1914-18 War
1914-18 War
1914-18 War
1927
1933+
1936
1948
1974
gained MGC
128th BtnCEF
Gold Coast Rifles
191st Btn CEF
London Irish
joined up 1915
joined up 1914
KILLED 22 May 1916
Listed Building:
Eighteenth Century. Two storeys and basement. Red brick. Pantiles. Wood ogee bracket cornice. Four
windows, sash with flush frames and flat arches. Plinth. Six-panel door in wood case with fluted pilasters,
Information from Deed 78 and the Poor Law lists
This house changed value from £3 in 1779 when it was owned by Mrs Coggeshall to £6 in 1781when it
was owned by Mr Meen, who registered his ownership in 1781, but no doubt bought it about a year
previously. So it was rebuilt between those dates.
1576
1593
1614c
1656c
1671
1688
Humphrey Trame two tenements, late Potter (& Robert Michells)
William Steadman for two tentements late Potter (folio 68)
Robert Mitchells tenement in Ballygate, Trames, Potter
Robert Mitchells [Robert Mitchells, cooper died in 1689] his tenement in his own use Valuation £1
Nick Elgood [Nichola Alegood was born in 1643; He had married Abigail by 1669, she died in 1704]
tenement Robert Michelle post Bunfellow
Francis Bunfellow [d 1722]
William Coggeshall, [a Thomas Coggeshall married Frances Bunfellow in 1684] [William Coggeshall died
in 1775, his wife, Martha died 1757] Elgood, Mitchells
Martha Coggeshall, spinster, [born 1727] late William Coggeshall, her father, before Francis Bunfellow
Task 4d
Task 4d
Task 4d
1728
Robert Meen, [married Martha Coggeshall in 1779 He died in 1810 aged 84; she died 1799 aged 71]
tenement formerly Elgoods, since Francis Bunfellow & late William Coggeshall
Meen died in 1810 aged 84. He was probably the bookseller and publisher who sold “ The Life of
Thomas Green, who was executed on Castle Hill, Norwich, on Wednesday April 12th 1775 for a
burglary in a dwelling house at Diss. Containing an account of the several robberies he committed, and
the different Regiments he enlisted in and deserted from. The whole written by himself and published at
his request.” Price 6d.”
House proably built by Robert Meen after his marriage in 1779 [Poor Law lists: value inreased from £2 10s
in 1775 to £6 in 1781]
ORIENTATION (of 27 Ballygate) all that messuage. next the messuage. & yard late of Robert Meen, then
1864 Bec & Bung Wkly 25 Oct DEATH
1857
1895
Kessingland, Suffolk, third and last surviving son of the late Samuel FISKE, Esq., of Clopton Hall,
Rattlesden.
SALE: Ballygate: from executors of Edward Brown Fiske [He was Mayor of Beccles 1860-61 & 1868-69]
Freehold Residence for many years occupied by Proprietor; Commanding extensive views of Waveney
Valley, with Garden in rear & 2 excellent Offices, with separate approach from Hungate Lane. Good Ale &
Wine & Coal cellars, Entrance Hall, Dining & Drawing Rooms. Three principal Bedrooms in front, 3 good
bedrooms at back with separate staircase. Kitchen, Store Room, back Kitchen, Larder, Pantry, WC &
convenient domestic offices, also excellent closet accommodation.
SALE: Late EB Fiske
Residence, Garden in rear & 2 excellent Offices with separate approach from Hungate; Good ale, wine &
coal Cellars, Entrance Hall, Dining & Drawing Rooms, 3 principal Bedrooms in front, 3 good bedrooms at
back, with separate staircase, kitchen, storeroom, back kitchen, Larder, Pantry wc & convenient domestic
offices; excellent closet accommodation. (Bought HW Read £400)
25 BALLYGATE
OWNER
1775
1781
Coggeshall, Martha
Meen, Robert
£2-10
£6
1804
1807
1810
1814
1820
1824
1828
1832
1841
1841
1851
1851
1861
1861
1871
1881 CENSUS
Census
Census
Census
Census
Crowfoot, WH
Crowfoot, WH
(Pud 28)
£6.1304
Meen, Robt
30
U
U
U
U 47
Fiske, Robt, Esq
Fiske, Robt, Esq
Fiske, Robt, Esq
Clarke, RW
Clarke RW attorney
attorney [he seems to have gone bankrupt later]
Fisk, Edw
36
29
23
Fiske, Edw
W
solicitor
£15
£18.1304
£18.1304
£18.1304
Fiske, Robt
Robert Clarke
Fiske, Robt
Swatman, Edw
Fearman, Mary Ann
Bensley, James
Fiske, Edw
Robert Fiske
Edward Fiske
Solicitor
House Servant
House Servant
Little Fransham Norf (folio 397)
Lowestoft
Halesworth
77
sister, 2 fem serv
retired solicitor
Clopton Hall, Rattlesdon
Clerk
U
Edward Fiske
Read, Herbert
Seeley, Misses
Seeley, Misses
Allen, Mrs WE
Ingate, Miss E
L/Cpl Harry Branford
Assist Paymst Roland Clarkson
Clarkson, Laurence
Poll, Wallace H
Kerrich, Misses M & O
Kerrick, Misses
Montagu, Capt Chas
Montagu, Capt Charles
Moore, Sydney
1891
1896
1904
1906
1907
1914
1914-18 War
1914-18 War
1922
1933+
1936
1948
1954
1965
1974
Census
Survey
Hudson
Allen
Allen, Mrs
67
6 berooms, 6 sitting
6 occupants
dwelling
£35
£45
joined up 1914
discharged 1919
land agent
Poll, Wallace
Listed Building:
span roof. Floor band. Plinth. Ogee bracket eaves cornice. Five windows, sash with flush frames, now with
central glazing bars only. Six-panel door in wood case with fluted Doric pilasters, triglyphs and mutular
The Buildings of England: Suffolk: by Nikolaus Pevsner:
Looking at a deed referring to 1754, I was surprised to find that at that time the building on this site was
described as the Kings Arms. Obviously the present building was built some time after that date. It was
sold to Rev Robert Leman, Rector of Ellough in 1765. In 1787 Robert Wright was paying a mortgage to
Rev Robert Leman “in his new house.” according to the Beccles Manor Records. Mr Leman was living on
the site by 1770. The house changed value in the Poor Law rate book from £3-10s in 1775 to £8 in 1781, so
it is clear that the house was rebuilt between those dates. -
( Looking at it afresh I am somewhat doubtful about this. Robert Leman was born in 1700 and appears to
have had no children. I wonder if someone over the age of 75 would have embarked on such building
undertakings?)
4d
William Wilson for a tenement Destons
William Wilson for a tenement Wyght
1576
1593
1593
Task 6d
Francis Wilson for a tenement called Deston’s
2d
Francis Wilson for a tenement called Wayghts
6d
[Francis & Joan Wilson’s son Thomas was born in 1588]
1662
John King for a tenement in Ballygate late Wilson & for a tenement Deston’s & for a tent & garden late
Walker (folio 225)
John Barber for a house in Ballygate late Wilson
John Barber, house & grounds
John Barber; Two Hearths
The heirs of James King
Whereas an indenture of 13 January 1754, between William Cooper, then of Kessingland, of the First
Part; & Roger Thompson, then of Great Yarmouth, hosier, of the Second Part; William Crowfoot, of
Beccles, tanner, of the third part; & Elizabeth Rayner of Beccles, widow.
ALL THAT messuage known by the name of the King’s Arms, then or lately in the use of William Reeve,
the older and younger, then in the occupation of James Harwood.
AND ALL THAT messuage adjoining in the occupation of John Faucett, or his undertenant, with stables
& outhouses, yards and gardens,
Assigned unto William Crowfoot for 1000 years from 1735, between Roger Thompson & Rebecca, his wife
of the First Part; & John Scales, then of Beccles, grocer, of the other part.
1736:
William Crowfoot died 1780:- to Elizabeth Crowfoot, his wife & John Farr, executors. Both dead.
John Cooper, Esq., executor.
ALL THAT messuage etc. next the messuage & yard late of Robert Meen, then Robert Fiske on the north;
Valuation £4-10s-0d
Rent 7d
1671
1674
1729
1754
east; abutting upon Ballygate to the west.
Formerly in the occupation of Robert Leman, late Elizabeth Mannell & Francis Berry, to the use of Mary
Gibson, to Richard Bohun.
Roger Thompson to Elizabeth Rayner. Was William Reeve, now Thomas Wakefield and John King.
Thompson late James King, now Widow Rayner
Widow Rayner
INDENTURE between James Story of Kymberley, Norfolk, farmer of the First Part; Elizabeth Story,
wife of James Story, late called Elizabeth Reyner of the Second Part; George Molden, of Norwich, clerk &
John Reyner, of Kirkstead, Norfolk, farmer, only son of Elizabeth (Trustees) of the third part; Rev Robert
Leman, of Ellough, Suffolk, of the fourth part.
ALL THAT messuage known by the name of the King’s Arms in occupation of William Reeve, and after
of John Harwood, and since of Thomas Wakefield
AND ALL THAT messuage next to the same belonging, in the occupation of John Farncott & John Horth,
late in several occupations of Charles Aldred, Thomas Bolt, late purchased by Elizabeth Story
Rev Robert Leman, [d 1799 aged 90] late Rayner, & before King for a house in Ballygate
House probably built by Rev Leman [Poor Law: increased from £3 10s in 1775 to £8 in 1781]
[William Wright surrenders to Rev Robert Leman of Beccles, clerk. He to pay to Robert Leman in the new
dwelling house £25 and interest (a mortgage)]
INDENTURE: John Farr, of North Cove of the First Part; Mary Gibson of Gillingham of the Second
Part; and Richard Bohun; [REPEATED: see under 1754:]
Whereas an indenture of 13 January 1754, between
William Cooper, then of Kessingland, of the First Part; &
Roger Thompson, then of Great Yarmouth, hosier, of the Second Part;
William Crowfoot, of Beccles, tanner, of the third part; &
Elizabeth Rayner of Beccles, widow.
ALL THAT messuage known by the name of the King’s Arms, then or lately in the use of William Reeve,
the older and younger, then in the occupation of James Harwood.
AND ALL THAT messuage adjoining in the occupation of John Faucett, or his undertenant, with stables
& outhouses, yards and gardens,
Assigned unto William Crowfoot for 1000 years from 1735, between Roger Thompson & Rebecca, his wife
of the First Part; & John Scales, then of Beccles, grocer, of the other part.
1736:
William Crowfoot died 1780:- to Elizabeth Crowfoot, his wife & John Farr, executors. Both dead.
John Cooper, Esq., executor.
ALL THAT messuage etc. next the messuage & yard late of Robert Meen, then Robert Fiske on the
NORTH [Bal 25];
the messuage, yard and ground of Philip Dykes, Esq., on the SOUTH & EAST [Bal 29];
abutting upon Ballygate to the WEST.
Formerly in the occupation of Robert Leman, late Elizabeth Mannell & Francis Berry, to the use of Mary
Gibson, to Richard Bohun.
SALE: Monday 17 December 1838 at King’s Head by Robert Oswald
A compact Freehold Dwelling House in Ballygate
Brick built, sashed; recently fitted up with every view to convenience and comfort; comprising spacious
Vestibule and Staircase; two Parlours separated by folding doors; Drawing Room, three good Bedrooms
& Dressing Room on the first floor; four attics; kitchen, cellar, and other domestic offices; two stalled
Stable & small walled-in Pleasure Garden.
This valuable property is in the occupation of William Edward Crowfoot, Esq., as tenant for a year from 11
October 1838. The House is most pleasantly situated at the entrance to the town from Bungay, adjoining
the mansion of Mrs Stone, and commanding the much admired view of the River Waveney; is in excellent
repair and in every respect adapted for the Residence of a small genteel family.
The only outgoing is a Land Tax of 19 shillings.
[Written in pencil on the Sale Notice: Miss Bohun’s]
1761
1765
1765
1775-87
1787
Well Situated and genteel Residence, with Conservatory, Garden, Coach House, Stable, etc.
Lot 1: Neat Genteel Residence, in the occupation of Miss Crowfoot in Ballygate, adjoining the Mansion
and Grounds now occupied by Mrs Clarke and commanding extensive and charming views of the River
Waveney and the woods of Gillingham and Geldeston.
Contains: Entrance Hall, Drawing Room 21ft x 14ft communicating with Dining Room 16ft x 14ft; two
closets. kitchen with two closets, Store Room, Pantry, Wine Cellar, Back Kitchen with pump, coal house,
entrance yard with wood and knife houses and servants’ offices therein; a good Staircase and Landing
leading to an Upper Drawing Room 21ft x 14ft; Boudoir, three principal bedrooms with five closets therein
and four attics; Conservatory and Garden; WC; tool house and Coach House with loft over.
This portion of the Estate held by Miss Crowfoot, ending 11 October 1865. Rent £30 p.a. Also opposite a
two stall riding stable and harness house, [now No 22
or shrubbery adjoining in hand.
Land Tax 16s 10d 1/2d. Free Rent to the Manor of Beccles 5d 1/2d. Free Rent to the Manor of
Frostenden 5d.
SALE: BALLYGATE HOUSE, Monday, 28 February 1944
Sale by the Executors of Frank Burton, deceased
Fine Georgian Residence of brick with part flat roof & part pantile roof, situate upon the old cliff in
Ballygate, with extensive views of the Waveney Valley & containing the usual well-planned &
comfortable accommodation of the period. Good Cellerage.
GROUND FLOOR Fine Front Entrance with fluted supports & spacious Hall with tiled floor, hanging
cupboard & French window opening to Conservatory.
DINING ROOM 15ft 8in x 13ft 6in, with Bath register stove, China cupboard in recess & 2 Windows
overlooking Garden
DRAWING ROOM 21ft 6in (extreme) x 14ft 8in with Bath register stove & large bay Window overlooking
Garden. NB. The above rooms are separated by folding partitions.
Side Entrance from Garden with lobby & WC. The domestic offices shut off from other parts of the house,
are approached from side passage & comprise:
KITCHEN 14ft 9in x 14ft, with 3ft 6in “Kooks Joie” cooking range, 2 fitted store cupboards, adjustable
linen airer & 2 Windows with shutters. SCULLERY with glazed sink (h & c), tiled back, fixed plate rack,
store, copper, Dutch oven & shelving; Coal House. LARDER with brick & other shelves, cupboards &
meat safe. HOUSEMAID’S PANTRY with sink with 2 taps over. GLASS CLOSET well fitted, with drawers
& shelves.
FIRST FLOOR. Gained by wide Staircase from Entrance Hall, are LANDING communicating direct with 4
principal BEDROOMS: No 1: over Drawing Room 21ft 9in x 14ft 6in with stove, marble mantelpiece & bay
Window. No 2 (east): 15ft x 14ft 3in, with stove. No 3: over Dining Room, 15ft x 13ft 9in, with stove, 2
hanging cupboards & 2 Windows. No 4 (west) 15ft 9in x 13ft 6in, now used as a Sitting Room, register
stove, 2 large cupboards & 2 Windows. BATH ROOM.
SECOND FLOOR Landing with cupboards, 4 BEDROOMS, one with airing cupboard & 2 with small
cupboards.
OUTSIDE North of the House, small yard with entrance from street, brick & tile WC, coal house & stick
house, brick ash bin & soft water pump. South of the House: brick & semi-detached store shed with brick
floor & entrance from street.
PLEASANT GARDEN, walled-in on north & east & part of south sides, having large lawn, surrounded by
flower beds, rockeries & ornamental trees & shrubs.
ON THE OTHER SIDE OF BALLYGATE, opposite main property. Brick & slated STABLING, comprising 2
Stalls, loose box & hayhouse. ALSO small walled-in Garden adjoining. Electricity, Water & Drainage.
FREEHOLD. Land Tax £1-1s-6d.
For many years in the occupation of the deceased. Title commences on conveyance 8 July 1920.
1765}
(Bal 24)
{Boult, Thomas
£2-10
1775
1781
1799
1804
1807
1810
1814
1820
1824
1828
1832
1841
1841
1851
1851
[1861
1871
1871
1881 CENSUS
Lnd Tax Leman, Rev Robt
Howman, DL
Census
Census
Howman, DL
Census
Hollond, Rev E
Census
(Bal 18)
Leman, Rev
Leman, Rev
Leman, Rev Robt
Mannell, Miss
Mannell, Miss
Mannell, Miss
Mannell, Eliz Miss
Mannell, Miss
Mrs Gibson
Mrs Gibson
GWB Bohun
Crowfoot, WE
William E Crowfoot
Mary Crowfoot
Crowfoot, Mary d 1891
Susan Roe
Crowfoot, Mary
Mary Crowfoot
Rector of Ellough
£3- 10
£8
1.12
£10
£6-13-4
£6-13-4
(Pud 80)
(Pud 79)
(Pud 56)
30
surgeon
surgeon
interest
interest
U serv 58
resident
annuitant
£13-6-8
£13-6-8
£13-6-8
£35
cook
£30.15
another fem serv
£32.10
b. Beccles
U 60
Hannah CHAMBERS
68
St Margaret Ilketshall, Suffolk, England
Head
Domestic Servant Cook
[1891
1896
1904
1906
1907
1914
1922
1933+
1936
1937
1948
1954
1965
1974
30
Mary Williamson
Martin, Edw
Burton, Frank
Burton, F
Burton, Frank
Clarkson, Laurence
Burton, Frank
Burton, Frank
Burton, Frank
Burton, Mrs
Hardy, Mrs
Hardy, Mrs
Pelly, Roland
Col. Chris Cadge
Census
Hollond, Rev E
Hollond, exors
Survey Long (agent)
Burton, Frank?
U 40
£45
b. Bungay]
8 bedrooms, 4 sitting
Listed Building:
Circa 1770-80. Two storeys and attic with two dormers. Red brick. Five windows. Flat arches. Plinth. Centre three windows grouped
Double-span roof. Pantiles. Sash windows, in reveals, now with central glazing bars only. Windows at
back, in elliptical arched openings and centre blank panel with trefoil arch, now with nineteenth century
mullion transom casements. Six-panel door with arched enriched fanlight in wood case with Doric
columns, and open pediment. Stone steps with wrought iron railings. Some Adam type ceilings.
Earlier and more ambitious with its four giant pilasters and pediment to distinguish the centre.
This was owned in 1732 by John Harbor. His brother Robert Harbor was living here in 1770 and the house was then valued at £2-10.
Esq. bought the site in 1785. The next available pricing is in 1807 when no 25 & 27 were both valued at £6-
13s-4d and no 29 at £13-6s 8d. So this house was built about or immediately after 1785.
William Myckleburgh for his house Burhasles & Robert Peck
William Myckelburgh for a tenement Burhasses before Robert Peck’s
Task 8d
1600.1
1639c
1640c
1653c
1732
1779
1781
1785
1799
1807
Joseph Harbor [d 1680] tent in Ballygate Peck, Mickleburgh Quash (folio 166)
Joseph Harbor the younger, Old Peck, Mickleborough, Quash, Soanes &
Lucas vid Jos Harbor senior
John Harbor, [d 1763]tenement in Ballygate, Peck, Mickleburgh, late his Father
Thomas Woolby, tenement in Ballygate, late Harbor, formerly Soanes
William Spalding, late Woolby
Philip Dykes, gent, [1752-1838; left Beccles 1828] tenement in Ballygate, late
Woolby, formerly Harbor, before Soanes
LAND TAX: Philip Dykes,
Philip Dykes, Esq - part of the waste of this Manor enclosed by a serpentine wall on the north-east side of
the piece of land at the back of his Mansion House
Elizabeth Stone [she died in November 1855 aged 83 and was buried at Badingham]
Elizabeth Stone, widow. Piece of land, part of the waste of the Manor, enclosed by a serpentine wall on
the north-east side of a piece of land lying at the back of her mansion house, late the property of Philip
Dykes Rent 2s 6d (later WE Crowfoot G90)
ALSO a small piece of land lying on the east side of the above, being part of the premises formerly of
Robert Whincop & late of Philip Dykes & now divided from the residence by a brick wall apportioned
Task 8d
Task 8d
Task 8d
Rate £12
occupied by himself
Value £2
1832
WE Crowfoot, [1807-87] part of the waste of the Manor enclosed in a serpentine wall
on the north side at the back of his mansion, late Elizabeth Stone & Philip Dykes
ALSO: Piece of land lying on the east side of the said piece of land at the back of the mansion formerly
William Crowfoot [his wife was a niece of Mrs Stone]
1860
Clarke was not his property, and had not been the property of Mrs Stone, his predecessor. The wall had
existed before the adjacent ground was enclosed from the waste. It was not connected to Mrs Stone. (The
Parish Records did not go back before 1810 - called the Parish Books)
SALE by William Jecks, Esq., who has moved to Lowestoft.
LOT 1: Family Residence, Ballygate, lately occupied by the proprietor, standing in a commanding situation
on a dry soil and having extensive and beautiful views of the Wavenet Valley and all adjacent country,
together with a handsome, lofty and well fitted Billiard or Music Room [later the Parish Rooms] nearly 50ft
long, Vinery, Stabling, Chaise House, etc. and extending to upwards of 2 acres, tastefully planned gardens
LOT 2: a piece of Garden or building land approached from Hungate Lane and lying eastwards of Lot 1
containing nearly 5 roods.
LOT 3: A capital brick and tiled messuage in two tenements in Hungate Lane with large and extensive
gardens, one lately held by Mr Jeck’s gardener and the other occupied by Mr James Read.
The Lots are entirely freehold.
Beccles Newspaper 31 August 1869: “There were no bids.”
William Jecks, JP, was living at 5 High Street, Lowestoft
Isiah Dann
1869
1871
Census
view of the River Waveney, a spacious, substantial Building, in the Garden easily converted into a second
Residence, with Garden, excellent Paddock & Building Land.
Mr Fenn instructed by William Jecks, Esq, the Proprietor to sell by Auction on 7 July 1871.
LOT 1: The spacious , well arranged, and substantial Family Mansion, situate at the Entrance to the Town
from Bungay, overlooking the River Waveney & Valley, with Conservatory, large, tastefully planned
Garden on the East & detached Plantation beyond the highroad or street in front; the whole admirably
adapted for a Gentleman’s Residence or for any establishment requiring airy and cheerful premises.
LOT 2: A lofty brick building nearly 50ft in length, adjacent to the hhigh road, designed as a Billiard &
Music Room, but capable of easy conversion into a charming small Residence having the same
picturesque prospect as Lot 1, with
[This was before the Homefield Estate, including the Lodge, was developed]
LOT 3: A piece of excellent Land, now cultivated as Meadow & well adapted for Gardening or as Building
Ground containing about 1acre & adjoining Hungate Lane
LOT 4: Another piece of Land between Lots 1 & 3 containig about half an acre, approached by folding
doors from Hungate Lane; with large Stables & Coach House. Pump & Well thereon.
Freehold, with immediate possession.
[LAW CASE: George Fenn v William Everett of Carlton. George Fenn sold at Auction a Billiard Table
belonging to Mr Jecks, formerly of Holkham Hall. Mr Everett had not received six of the Pool Balls
promised by Mr Jecks. Defendant won.]
The House was given by Rev Edmund Hollond, of Benhall Lodge, Saxmundham & 33 Hyde Park Gardens,
London W, to St Michael’s Church as the Rectory
The Rectory was sold by the Church authorities and once again became a private house.
1872
BALLYGATE 29
1785?
1799
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1807
1810
1814
1820
1824
1828
1832
1838
1841
1841
1851
1851
1861
1861
1865
1867
House built by Philip Dykes [see Deed 78 & Poor Law lists]
Census
Census
Census
Dykes, Philip
Dykes, Philip
Dykes, Philip
Dykes, Philip
Dykes, Philip
Dykes, Philip
Dykes, (late)
Stone, Eliz
Stone, Eliz
Stone, Eliz
Elizabeth Stone
Stone, Eliz
Elizabeth Stone
Crowfoot, WE
Anne Clarke
Jecks, William
Jecks, William
Dykes, Philip
Dykes, Philip
Dykes, Philip
Dykes, Philip
Dykes, Philip
Dykes, Philip
65
W 78
W 66
Stone, Eliz
Stone, Eliz
independent
Stone, Eliz
fund holder
Clarke, Ann
landed proprietor
Clarke, Anne (late)
Jecks, William
1 daughter, 2 fem serv
Ho, Garden & Land 3a 0r 4p
Ho, Garden, buildings & land 3a 0r 4p
b. Haningham, Norf
1871
[1871
1881
1881 CENSUS
Census
Jecks, Wm
Isaiah Dann
Tracy, Rev
M 50
Jecks, Wm
gardener in charge of house
Tracy, Rev
b. Hellesden, Norf]
3sons, 1 dau
Adelaide TRACY
Adelaide D. TRACY
Constance TRACY
Mabel Grace TRACY
Janeth K. TRACY
George TRACY
Theodore TRACY
Mary RANSOM
Dora RANSOM
Happy Ann NICHOLSU
Alice STRATFORD
51
20
16
14
12
8
4
12
11
21
18
F
F
F
F
F
M
M
F
F
F
F
Henfield, Sussex, England
Worth Maltravers, Dorset, England
Wareham, Dorset, England
Chichester, Sussex, England
Chichester, Sussex, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Hammersmith, Middlesex, England
Hammersmith, Middlesex, England
Stratford, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Wife
Daur
Daur
Daur
Daur
Son
Son
Visitor
Visitor
Serv
Serv
U
Scholar
Scholar
Scholar
Scholar
Scholar
Scholar
Scholar
Domestic Servant Cook
Domestic Servant Housemaid
1896
1904
1906
1907
1910
1914
1914-18 War
Survey
Rowsell, Rev Jn
Rowsell, Rev Jn
Rowsell, Canon J
Rowsell, Rev John
Rev Frederick Millar
Rev Frederick Millar
Captain Herbert G Rowsell14th Hants
Rector
Rowsell, Rev Jn
Rowsell, Rev Jn
9 bedrooms, 4 sitting
Rector
Rev Frederick Millar
joined up 1915
1929
1933+
1934
1936
1948
1954
1963
1965
1974
Rev A Ernest Thompson
Rev A Ernest Thompson
Rector Ho Gdn
Rev Harold Lee Birch
Thompson, Rev A
Rev Harold Lee Birch
Birch, Rev Harold
Rev Frank Rideal
Rev WRF Hares
Rev Malcolm Sutton until 1976 when it was sold by the Diocese.
Rev Malcolm Sutton
Rev Malcolm Sutton
Rev WRF Hares
1838
LOT 2. FIVE capital brick and tiled COTTAGES or Tenements, with Yard, Stable, and Pump with fine
spring water, situate in or near Ballygate Street, Beccles, and now occupicd by George Algar, George
Norman, James Laws, and Henry Larke, (the first as a yearly tenant and the last three as weekly tenants,)
at rents amounting to £17. per annum, or thereabout.
A small part of the Yard at the back of the Cottages, with the Pump and Outbuildings thereon, is
Copyhold of the Manor of Beccles the remainder of the lot is Freehold.
This Lot is exclusive of the wall next the street and is sold subject to the use of the Pump and Privy by the
Owners and Occupiers of Lot 3.
Apportioned Land Tax 6s
Free Rent to Manor of Beccles 5 1/2d
LOT 4. A substantial COTTAGE, in Ballygate Street, Beccles, with Yard and Garden, now in the
occupation of Elizabeth Cullingford, and William Pallant, at weekly rents amounting to £7. per annum, or
thereabout. And also the COTTAGE OR DWELLING HOUSE, in or near Puddingmoor, with detached
Wash-house, Pump of excellent water, and Garden ; now occupied by the Widow Root, as a yearly
tenant, at the rent of £10.
This Lot has a Frontage of 165 Feet, and includes the wall next Ballygate Street, and that adjoining Lot 5.
It is subject to the use of the Pump by the Owners and Occupiers of Lot 5.
Apportioned Land Tax 8s
In the Sale of 1868 it is listed as “a handsome, lofty and well fitted Billiard or Music Room nearly 50ft long”, belonging to 29
century print of Beccles seen between Ballygate House, No 27 Ballygate, and the Leman School.
1870
Lowestoft
(a Tudor tax of the Tenths & Fifteennths). They may include the lands subsequently owned by the
Homefield Estate]
1706
1728
Renaldo Pitfield [late - he died in 1700] lands to the NORTH & SOUTH of 39 Ballygate
Fairchild, Edward [late] lands to the NORTH & South of 39 Ballygate
the building itself; also the rates increased a great deal.
Friday, 16 November, 1860
Description. Cultivation.
365
364b
Garden
0
0
0
0
39
36
TOTAL. Acres, more or less
The Timber, Underwood and Plantations on, this Lot, have been valued at £ . which will have to be paid
townsman. Son of Mr John Crisp, JP, was head of firm of John Crisp & Sons owners of one of the largest
maltings in the country. The building in Station Road was partly destroyed by fire in 1912, but was
repaired with up-to date machinery. He was a JP for both Norfolk & Suffolk, attending with unvarying
regularity the sessions of Beccles and Loddon. He was a member of the Town Council for several years,
and retained membership of the Feoffees until his death. He was a member of the Great Yarmouth Port &
Haven Commissioners. He had practically the control of the Waveney in the neighbourhood of Beccles.
He was always greatly interested in the freshwater fisheries and helped to preserve it. He had a long
interest in the Beccles Hospital of which he was Treasurer. He was one of the oldest Commissioners of
Taxes; he was Chairman of the Beccles Waterworks Company & a Director of the Water & Gas Company.
He married in 1865 Adelaide Dashwood, daughter of Dr Robert Dashwood, JP of Geldeston, who survives
him. His son John Crisp of Kirby Cane Hall survives him, and daughters.
(24 April 1917: Estate valued at £109,906. Net personalty £80,743. Stock in Trust for his daughter, Edith
Hartley £16,400; an annuity of £500 to his daughter Eleanor Dashwood Crisp. Furniture valued at £500 &
SALE on 27 June 1919 at the King’s Head by Messrs Notley
Freehold Estate known as HOMEFIELD. Centrally situated in the thriving town of Beccles and for many
years in the occupation of the late JE Crisp Esq.
Comprising the comfortable and commodious
GENTLEMAN’S FAMILY RESIDENCE
HOMEFIELD in two floors, with 11 Bed & Dressing Rooms
Spacious ENTRANCE HALL, Octagonal INNER HALL with Dome, BILLIARD ROOM 27ft x 19ft,
BUSINESS ROOM 20ft x 12ft; DINING ROOM 23ft x 16ft; DRAWING ROOM 20ft x 12ft; MORNING
ROOM 20ft x 18ft
Large KITCHEN, ample Domestic Offices & good CELLARS.
CONSERVATORY, Greenhouses, Vineries, Peach & Nectarine Houses
Tennis & Croquet Lawns; Large & very productive Fruit & Vegetable GARDENS.
Two ENTRANCE LODGES and 4 COTTAGES.
with Tennis Lawn, Fruit & Vegetable Gardens & Stables, as in the occupation of Mrs JE Crisp on lease, at
the Rental of £40 p.a.
Large enclosed STABLE YARD, paved, with garage 39ft long & loft over. Range of brick & slated
MOTOR HOUSES in 3 compartments (one with pit) Straw House & 2 Loose Boxes & shed. Also large
Yard.
Wooden Building, Mattel boarded inside & covered with corrugated iron, 50ft x 20ft, with Dressing Room
at the back, used as a GYMNASIUM for the Fauconberge School.
acres 2 rods 34 perches
Offering an exceptional opportunity for the acquisition of a delightful Gentleman’s Residence or for
development as a BUILDING ESTATE
FRONTAGES: to London Road 456 ft or thereabouts, to St Mary’s Road 1173ft or thereabouts, and to
Ballygate 693 ft or thereabouts.
The tenants fixtures in and about the Residence will be included in the Sale, but the corrugated iron
Cricket Pavilion in the Meadow, nor the Revolving Shelter in the Garden at St Mary’s Road, nor the Deer
Fencing.
The Vendor reserves the right to hold an Auction Sale of the Furniture & Effects at Homefield prior to the
completion of the purchase.
Tithe (commuted value) £4-7s-6d
Title shall commence with indentures of conveyance of Sale:
2 October 1856; 1 October 1862; 23 December 1862; 27 November 1869; 30 April 1908.
1921
SALE: FURNITURE: HOMEFIELD HOUSE; late JR Crisp
1867
1867
1867
1867
1869
1869
1869
1869
1871
1871
Census
Crisp, John
Crisp, John
Crisp, John
Crisp, John
Crisp, John
Crisp, J Edwin
Crisp, J Edwin
Crisp, J & JE
Crisp, J Edw
John E Crisp
Crisp, John
Crisp, J Edwin [b.1839]
Crisp, J Edwin
Crisp, J Edwin
Crisp, John
Crisp, J Edwin
Crisp, Edwin
Crisp, Edwin
Crisp, J Edw
House, land, barn, etc. late Rede
1a 0r 0p
£26
£55
£6 10s
£9 15s 0d
£26
£55
£6 10s
£9 15s 0d
£57.10
Lodge
Marsh
House, land, barn, etc. late Rede
Ho, Garden, Coach House & Stable
Lodge
Marsh
Homefield
malster, merchant employs 73 men, 21 boys
3a 1r 2p
7a 0r 0p
1a 0r 0p
3a 1r 2p
1881
By 1881 the House had been considerably enlarged & JE Crisp had taken over the ownership of the cottage; the land
Crisp, J Edw
1881 CENSUS
Adelaide L. CRISP
Eleanor D. CRISP
Edith U. CRISP
Bessie CLARK
Fanny STONE
Mary MOLE
Alice CLARK
M
37
F
F
25
22
25
16
F
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
F
F
F
F
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Wife
Scholar
Scholar
Serv
Serv
Serv
U
U
U
U
Gloucester, England
Poringland, Norfolk, England
Stoven, Suffolk, England
Wenhaston, Suffolk, England
Domestic Servant Cook
Serv
Domestic Servant Housemaid
1896
1901
Crisp, J Edw
The Annual Promenade Concerts in aid of Beccles Hospital Saturday Fund are held in the grounds of
Homefield. Amateur theatricals are given in a marquee, and dancing takes place in the evening. The
Crisp, J Edw
Homefield
Survey
SALE by auction of Estate, (by which time John Edwin Crisp had died)
1906
1907
1914
1919
1922
1922
Crisp, JE
Crisp, John Edwin, JP
Crisp, John Edwin JP
Crisp, JE
10 bedrooms,
Homefield
8 occupants
Mr Tom Kerridge found a 17th century token (1 farthing) in the grounds of Homefield House when
digging for his brother, who has part of a Market Garden.
Chadwick, Robert
Chadwick Robert
Hamby, Charles
1933+
1936
1954
1965
1974
Chadwick, Robt
Hamby, Charles
burough surveyor
2 Jackson, Miss
3 Catchpole, Lee
1 Woolmer, Herbert
2 Bailey, Peter
3 Fisk, David
1871
1881
1881 CENSUS
Census
Robert Rivers
Knight, John
M 35
gardener, domestic
gardener
Mary Ann KNIGHT
M
53
F
Bedingham, Norfolk, England
Wife
1906
1907
1912
1914
1919
1922
1927
1933+
1936
1948
1954
1965
1974
Survey
Crisp, J Edwin
Crisp, J Edwin
Additions to Homefield Lodge for GV Crisp
Crisp, J Edwin
[see details in the SALE of 27 June 1919 uner Homefield]
Westhorpe
Westhorp, Jonathan
2 bedrooms, 2 sitting
3 occupants
Foyster, John W
Aldous, Jas
Hammond, Richard
Hammond, Richard
Coleby, Stan
Coleby, Stan
Coleby, Stan
A Freehold Estate in Ballygate comprising a range of Farm Buildings: Waggon & Cart Lodge with granary
over; Nag Stable, Cow House, brick-built Barn, Cart Horse Stable and shed, small Yard; another Yard with
1841
1851
ABOUT THIS TIME THE HOUSE WAS DIVIDED INTO TWO PARTS
PART A
1861
1871
Census
Census
364b
365
366
Let to Mr Walker, as Lot 8
Eliel Barber
John Clarke
Farm Buildings
Garden
Cottage & Garden
0a 1r 23p
0a 0r 39p
farmer
farming bailiff
M 40
Census
M 45
railway labourer
4 dau, 1 son, f-in law
b. Whenaston,
Suff
Sarah CROWFOOT
Eliz CROWFOOT
Charles CROWFOOT
Maria CROWFOOT
M
U
U
55
15
F
22
20
F
Beccles, Suffolk, England
F
M
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Son
No Occupation
1902
1906
1907
1914
1914-18 War
1919
1927
Survey
Crowfoot, Charles
Crisp, JE
Moore, Ernest Edwin
Moore, Ernest Edwin
CSM Ernest E Moore
[see details in the SALE of 27 June 1919 uner Homefield]
Allen, Hubert
1936
1948
1954
1965
Allen, Hubert
Allen, Hubert
Allen, Hubert
Allen, Hubert
1861
1871 Census
1881 CENSUS
Census
Samuel Pitchers
Samuel Pitchers
M 46
M 56
agricultural labourer
agricultural labourer
wife, gr dau
b. Beccles
Ellen M. SPURLING
13
F
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Grand Daur
Scholar
Beccles
Survey
1907
1914
1919
1933+
Freestone, Robert
Parnell, Robert
Playford, Florence
Boggis, Albt
Early Seventeenth Century with alterations. Two storeys. Two windows. Red brick, limewashed. Believed to be 1654. First floor
widows, some mullion transom, leaded. Interior: hewn ledged doors with wrought iron strap hinges,
including in-and-out boarded door.
1593
1632c
1638c
1652
Humfray Trame, [Master of the Hospital, d 1597] for a tent late John Smyth, before Jernys
& Betts
John Dynnington, [yeoman d 1638] for a tent, sometime Trame, before Smyth (folio 119)
Task 1s
WILL of William Dennington, 28 September [died October 1652]
I William Dennington of Beccles in Suffolk (yeoman)
First I give & devise to Alice my wife for & during the tenure of her natural life my Messuage or Tenement
with the apurtenances in Beccles now in the occupation of Thomas Swan & others.
And one pightel or parcel of ground in Barsham.
And after her decease to Robert (born 1640) my son & his heirs for ever, but if he shall die before hissaid
Mother & without issue of his body lawfully begotten, then I give & devise the above mentioned premises
with the appurtenances to such of my other children as shall then be living & to their heirs for ever.
Here I give & bequeath to the said Alice my wife the sum of £300, £100 whereof I give & will that she shall
pay unto the said Robert my son at his age of one & twenty years (if he be then living or shall live so long)
And one hundred & sixty pounds I give & will shall be paid to the said Robert my said son within one &
half years next after her decease.
£40 thereof to the said Alice at her disposing.
And if he shall not be then living I will the same £150 together with the other £100 shall be paid to &
equally divided between all and such of my other children as shall then be living.
I give to Margaret my daughter wife of Francis Powell £25 to be paid within one year of my decease. I
having formerly given to her and bestowed upon her in money & money’s worth £50 or thereabouts.
Item I give to Mary her daughter 20s at her age of 21 years
To Robert her son £5 at his age of 21
I give to Mary my daughter £100
Cutlove, deceased, hath had of me makes £100.
William Girling, [yeoman d 1682], for a tent, late Will. Dennington, in Thomas
Swaine’s occupation, sometime Trame & Smyth juv
William Denington, messuage late Thomas Soane, Benjamin Gadner & John Denington
INDENTURE between Robert Ward of Norwich, maltster & Martha his wife, one of the daughters & co-
heiresses of Barbara - , who was a daughter & heir of William Dennington, of the one part & Mary Heylett
of Heveningham, the other part (also mentioned from previous indentures: Will Randall of London,
William Bendy, carpenter, Thomas Phillips, tanner, Francis Romesler, weaver, William Causton, baker &
Thomas Page, physician, all of Beccles).
ALL THAT messe etc were and now in the occupation of Thomas Barlow, David Davy & Thomas Ewen,
between the lands late of Renaldo Pitfield, gent, as well on the south and north; and abutting the lands of
Renaldo Pitfield to the east; and the street to the west.
Robert Ward, [starch maker] tent in Balygate, late Girling, juv, before William Denning,
sometime Trame & Smyth
INDENTURE between Benjamin Folkard, gent, of the First Part & Robert Ward, starchmaker, & Martha,
his wife, of the Second Part; and Francis Howe of St Andrews Ilkesthall of the Third Part. Tent where
Robert Ward lives, between the lands formely.... [as above]
House at Beccles with Starch Office & utensils, barn, stable, half acre garden, estate of Robert Ward,
deceased [died Jan 1729]. Enquiries widow or William Crowfoot.
1668
1706
Rent 1s
1728
1739
1740
John Chinery [bricklayer], tent in Ballygate, late Ward, before Girling in right of his wife
[John Chinery married Martha Ward in February 1737]
INDENTURE between John Chinery, bricklayer, of one part and William Holland, of the other part. Messe
between lands of Renaldo Pitfield, later of Edmund Fairchild on the north and south; abutting on R
Pitfield’s to the east; and the highway called - to the west, now in the occupation of John Chinery,
purchased of Robert Ward, saddler, eldest son of Robert Ward, deceased, for £126, also surrendered
piece of Copyhold land held of Rosehall & Ashman’s Manor
John Holland, house in Ballygate, late William Holland, before Chinery
John Holland, late William and before Chinery, for a house on the east side of
Ballygate, vid Bull
1772
1792
1792
REUNITED
1860
[James Bull married Eunice Holland in 1768, she died in 1784 aged 48. His first wife had
died in June 1765, after producing 7 children]
Andrew Sparham, [he married Mary Holland in December 1761, and died in 1819 aged 86]
part of tent in Ballygate, late John Holland
Thomas Rede, part of premises, late James Holland
Rent 6d
LOT 10. A DESIRABLE FREEHOLD ESTATE, COMPRISING A neat RESIDENCE. situate in BALLYGATE
STREET, IN THE TOWN OF BECCLES, Containing Three Front Sleeping Rooms, Four small Sleeping
Rooms at back, ENTRANCE HALL; PARLOUR, 12ft. 6 by 12ft. 6; DINING ROOM, 24ft. by 12 ft.; Store
Room, small back Parlour, Kitchen, and small Cellar;
WITH TWO-STALL STABLE, GIG HOUSE, AND GARDEN. No. 362b on Plan.
Let to Mr. Beyer, (now Mr. LITTLE.) as yearly Tenant, at £ 20. per Annum.
ALSO A DOUBLE COTTAGE AND GARDENS, No. 362e on Plan, let to John Lockwood and George
Weavers, at Rents amounting together to £ 7. 12s. per Annum; the Landlord paying Rates and Taxes.
ALSO, A PLOT OF BUILDING LAND, No. 362 on Plan, with VALUABLE FRONTAGES, and a
Piece of GARDEN GROUND, No. 362 on Plan, let with Let 9 to the Rev. A. 0. HARTLEY, on Agreement for
Lease for Eight Years from 11th October 1858, at £105. per Annum; the apportioned Rent to be received
by the Purchaser of this Lot will be £5. per Annum.
House and GARDEN
Two Cottages and Gardens. occupants Messers.Lockwood & Weavers. 2a 2r 12 p £7 -12s
MEADOW occupant Rev. A.0. HARTLEY £5
The Timber, Underwood and Plantations on this Lot, have been valued at £ . which will have to be paid
for by the Purchaser in addition to the Purchase money.
ASHMAN’S SALE Lot 10 Rev AO Hartley for £545. St Mary’s Cottage with two stables, gig house &
Garden in the occupation of Mr Little. Double Cottage & Garden let to John Lockwood & George
Weavers & Fauconberge Playground.
1861
1841
1841
1851
1851
1861
1861
1871
1871
1881
Census
Census
Census
Census
CENSUS
Robert Stimson
Rede, Rev R
Mary Waters
Rede, Mrs
Lockwood, John
Hartley, Rev AO
George Bullock
Waters, Mary
Lockwood, Jn
Bullock, Geo
agricultural labourer
laundress
family laundress
ag labourer
agric lab
gardener
gardener, dom serv
dau. son-in-law, 7 gr-chil
£7.10
wife, 2 dau, 2s, m-in-law
M
U
U
48
26
25
F
F
F
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Wife
Daur
Daur
Sarah BULLOCK
Mary Ann BULLOCK
Sarah BULLOCK
1904
1906
1907
1914
1914-18 War
1914-18 War
Survey
Bateman, Percy
Bateman, Mrs
Bullock, George
Robinson, Mrs
Sergt Donald F Robinson
Sergt Lionel W Robinson
Bullock, Geo
Bullock, Sarah
gardener
3 bedrooms, 2 sitting
37
2 occupants
joined up 1914
KILLED 15 July 1916
[see details in the SALE of 27 June 1919 uner Homefield]
1927
1933+
1936
1948
1954
1965
1974
RATES 39 BALLYGATE
1841
1841
1851
1861
1861
1870
Crisp, Adelaide
West, Charles
West, Charles
West, Charles
West, Charles
West, Charles
West, Charles
census
Census
Robert Jarmy
Rede, Robt
Rede, Mrs
George Weavers
same as 37
Linder, Fra
Weavers, Geo
man servant
agric Lab
£4.05
39
wife, son
Rates list of 1824. He had not arrived there in 1821 at the time of the Census, and there is no sign of the
existence of the house before 1824, consequently it seems that the house was built between 1821 and
1824.
Friday, 16 November, 1860
ENTRANCE HALL; PARLOUR, 12 ft. 6 by 12 ft. 6; DINING ROOM, 24 ft. by 12 ft., Store Room; small Back Parlour, Kitchen, and
A PLOT OF BUILDING LAND,
TWO COTTAGES and GARDENS.
£7 12s 0d
Rev. A. 0. HARTLEY
TOTAL
£32 12s 0d
1861
ASHMAN’S SALE Lot 10 Rev AO Hartley for £545. St Mary’s Cottage with two stables, gig
Lockwood &
TO BE LET: St Mary’s Cottage. Apply Rev AO Hartley, Steeple Ashton, Troubridge, Wilts
TO BE LET: St Mary’s Cottage in September; Apply Rev AO Hartley
TO LET: Ballygate, St Mary’s Cottage
To be let for 6 weeks furnished. Contains 3 Sitting Rooms, 5 Bedrooms, Kitchen & Offices with good
Garden. A few minutes walk from the Railway Station & River Waveney.
Mrs Bateman
1873
1892
adjoining a well-timbered part of the Homefield Estate.
The house has an attractive wide outlook to the south, and is well screened on either side, thus its position is exceptionally warm
the rear.
It is well built of light brick and tile, with a pleasing front elevation and affords the following accommodation:
ENTRANCE HALL with paved floor & lincrusta dado; pleasingly proportioned
DRAWING ROOM (south & west 24ft 3ins x 13ft 2ins) with stove, having tiled surround & marble mantle & recessed cupboard
DINING ROOM (south 13ft x 12ft 10ins) with fireplace, giving access to
MORNING ROOM (east) with stove & tiled surround, with entrance from the garden; gracious
KITCHEN with double oven range supplying hot water, sink (h & c), corner cupboard, shelving, cupboards
LARDER with stone sink, shelving & cupboards
DRY CELLARAGE
UPPER FLOOR
FRONT & BACK LANDINGS
FIVE BEDROOMS The two south measuring 13ft 6ins x 13ft & 13ft 6ins x 12ft 3ins, one having a gas stove & the other a stove &
a wardrobe
BATH ROOM fitted with bath, lavatory basin & WC pedestal
BOX ROOM
AT THE REAR there is a brick & tiled WC
Corrugate iron GARAGE & STORE SHED 24ft x 16ft 9ins, matchboard throughout with concrete floor & 2 windows
Recently erected GLASS HOUSE 15ft x 8ft on brick pinning with staging & brick & tiled STABLE & COACH HOUSE with loft
over.
VERY DELIGHTFUL GARDEN - over half an acre. Frontage 89ft Ballygate, depth of 235ft. Well planted with ornamental shrubs
& includes crazy paved paths, small front lawn, sunken rockery
PROPERTY was in the occupation of late Mrs Crisp - Vacant possession
Tithe 2s 9d
Half Yearly Rates £16 10s 0d
OWNER Mrs Edith Unwin Hartley
Title starts with conveyance 24 March 1921
[Withdrawn £900]
1824
1828
1838
1841
1841
1841
1851
1851
1861
1861
1871
1871
1881
by 1841 Cowles’s school had moved to Staithe House, 44 Northgate
Census
Census
Census
Census
Cowles, William
Cowles, William
Daniel Kerridge
Rede, Rev R
Mary Bruce
Rede, Rev R
Edward Little
Hartley, Rev AO
Charles Macrae
b. Scotland
Hartley, Rev AO
65
40
M 38
M 40
independent
Bruce, MA
annuitant
Little, Ed
supervisor inland rev
Macrae, Chas
supervisor of excise
Drake, Mary
wife, 2 daughters, 3 sons
b. Ireland
schoolmistress
Emily Fanny DRAKE
Gertrude DRAKE
Oswald BARTON
George CANDLER
Charlotte MAYHEW
U
U
10
9
16
27
17
M
M
F
F
F
Fundenhall, Norfolk, England
Harleston, Norfolk, England
Worlingworth, Suffolk, England
Earsham, Norfolk, England
Earsham, Norfolk, England
Daur
Daur
Scholar
Scholar
Domestic Servant General
Scholar
Boarder
Serv
1896
1902
Hartley, exors
Bateman, Percy Rev
Thompson, Ernest Rev
1906
Survey
Bateman, Mrs
Greaver, Miss
Harmer, HE
dwelling
6 bedrooms, 4 sitting
1914
1919
1922
1927
1933+
1937
1948
1954
1965
1974
Harmer, Harry
[see details in the SALE of 27 June 1919 uner Homefield]
Crisp, Mrs
Crisp, Adelaide
Pagan, Mrs R
Pagan, Mrs I
Pagan, Mrs I
Pagan, Miss
Pagan, Miss EM
Crisp, Adelaide
East Suffolk Gazette, 4 January 1870
building itself, which is handsome outside, is commodious within, and is replete with every requirement
for muscular development. The building is 48ft by 22ft, & 19ft high. The floor is covered with a thick
coating of tan. The apparatus provides for climbing, swinging, balancing, jumping, putting, pushing,
vaulting etc.
The Rev AO Hartley, the Headmaster has made an agreement with the Beccles Gymnastic Society, by
which the latter will have the use of the place in the evenings, whilst during the day it will be entirely at
1884 on
1919
1933+
1936
BALLYGATE 43
Built between 1922 & 1926
1927
1933+
1936
1948
1954
1965
1974
after 1974
BALLYGATE 45, Wayside
Built between 1922 & 1926
1927
1933+
1936
1948
1954
1965
1974
after 1974
BALLYGATE 47, Eversley
Built between 1922 & 1926
1932
Chadwick, Robert
Hamby, Chas
Hamby, Chas
became Tennis Courts
Bunbury, Hamilton
Bunbury, Hamilton
Bunbury, Hamilton
Bunbury, Hamilton
Shepherd, Joseph
Shepherd, Jodeph
Filby, Percy
Trevitt, George
Owles, Helen
Owles, Helen
Ho Gdn
Owles, Miss HL
Hardy, William
Hardy, William
Hardy, William
Harcourt, ME
Markland, Ken
1927
1933+
1936
1948
1954
1968
1974
BALLYGATE 49, St Withburgh Built about 1926
1933+
1936
1948
1954
1965
White, Sam
Clarke, Wm
Ho Gdn
Clarke, Wm
Clarke, Wm
Clarke, Wm
Clarke, Wm
Savage, Arthur
Jones, Walter
Jones, Walter
Haverson, Wm
Haverson, Wm
BALLYGATE 51, Malaya
Built between 1927 & 1933?
1933+
1936
1948
1954
1965
1974
after 1974
McKean, Miss N
Snell, Mrs
Snell, Misses
Snell, Misses
Blythe, EC
Bellefontaine, Richard
Machine tiles. First floor, near-flush frame sash windows with bars. Ground floor, early nineteenth century
shop window with wood case and vertical glazing bars. Central entrance door with massive frame. Living
room window to match shop. Stone cope.
the sloping road form Puddingmoor. [He owned the house between 1820 and 1828]
1593
1600.1 Task
1614c
1635c
1664
1671
1674
1693
1707
1725
BALLYGATE NUMBERS 2 & 4 UNITED UNDER ONE OWNERSHIP
1736
1751
1769
1771
John Wells for part of his new house in Ballygate sometime Osbert Dering
[He died June 1609. See full account of his will etc. in “Old Beccles” p 14]
Arthur Wells [2nd son]
Nicholas Pulham for his tenement in Ballygate sometime Osbert Dering
[Nicholas & Mary Pulham had 7 children between 1607 & 1618. He was a
hatter & Portreeve in 1646. ]
Edmund Neville tenement sometime Arthur Wells after Nicholas Pulham in Ballygate
Edmund Neville for part of a tenement in New Market Place west late Pulham’s
Edmund Neville his tenement in Ballygate in his own use
[Edmund & Ursula Neville had 3 children between 1631 &1636. He was a grocer &
Founder member of the Independent Church & was a member of the XII of the
Corporation of Beccles Fen. He was Portreeve in 1673 & resigned that year as a result
of the Test Act.]
William Cutlove tenement late Neville near Market Place
[William & Mary Cutlove had 2 children between 1647 & 1649. He was also
a Founder Member of the Beccles Independent Church. He was a linen draper
& was Portreeve of Beccles in 1661. He resigned from the Corporation of
Beccles Fen in 1673, while he was Chief Surveyor, because of the Test Act ]
Joseph Cutlove for a tenement late Edmund Neville
John Elmy tenemebt in Ballygate late Osborne Deryng’s since William Cutlove
[John & Bridget Elmy had 7 children between 1694 & 1703]
John Corbold tenement in Ballygate formerly Osborne’s since Cutlove late Mr
John Elmy, the younger
Rent 6d
Task 10d
[John Corbold married Susan Lincoln in 1712. He was a baker & joined the
Independent Church in 1715 and became a Trustee in 1723. His son William
joined in 1739 & became a Trustee the same year.]
Peter Lincoln (baker) & Hannah his wife take the premises for a term of their lives
Peter Lincoln tent in Market Place, John Corbold, Elmy
INDENTURE; between Peter Lincoln, baker, and Hannah, his wife, of the First Part; John Grimmer of
Knodishall in Suffolk, farmer of the second Part; Bargain & sell for £200:
ALL THAT messuage & cottage adjoining, formerly two messes, with stable, curtilages and garden,
formerly in the tenure or occupation of:-
Courbones & Midda Browning & then of Peter Lincoln & Thomas Boult between:
The Yards, formerly of John Elmy, the younger, since of Bridget Elmy, late of Benjamin Fenn, and then of
William Hunter on the part of the NORTH [25, New Market]
The messe or tent formerly of John Bradnam, since of Midda Bradnum, his widow, then Midda Browning
& John Bradnum, son of the above, or their under-tenants, on the SOUTH [6 Ballygate]
Abutting on Ballygate to the EAST Abutting on Puddingmoor to the WEST
1774
1791
John Elmy & late John Corbold, decsd
Hannah Lincoln tenement in or near Market Place, late Peter Lincoln, her husband,
formerly Corbold
INDENTURE: between John Dawson, linen-weaver & Thomas Youngman of Norwich, tailor & Hannah
Lincoln of Norwich, widow, of the FIRST PART; John Illingworth the elder and younger of the
SECOND PART; Frances Schuldham, spinster, sole executrix of James Schuldham, deceased. A mortgage
vested in Frances Schuldham for £300 and interest.
INDENTURE: between Frances Schuldham of the FIRST PART; John Illingworth the elder and younger
of the SECOND PART; Le Grice Brown Bohun of the THIRD PART for £360 and interest of £4 10s per
cent. The £360 was not paid to Le Grice Brown and the estate became absolute to him.
INDENTURE:- Agreement between Le Grice Browne Bohun & John Illingworth the younger. Now owe
total of £560 at 5% p.a.
John Illingworth; Tenants: Oldring & Crowe
[John & Sarah Illingworth had 3 children between 1791 & 1795]
INDENTURE:- Agreement between Samuel Shaw of Gillingham, carpenter & joiner, on behalf of John
Illingworth, junior of the FIRST PART; William Barnard, of the SECOND PART. William Barnard to pay
£579.
COURT CASE before the Master of the Rolls: William Barnard had died leaving his estate to his wife
Redelpha. £580 to be paid by Redelpha Barnard to Bohun.
Did Bargain & Sell:
Messe and Baking Office with edifices, buildings, yard, garden grounds and appurtenances abutting on:
Messuage & premises late of William Hunter & then of James Cole, draper, [No 25 New Market] on the
NORTH;
On the garden of James Cole in part and premises of William Wright in part & on Puddingmoor in part of
the WEST.
On the messe and premises in part & stable & yard, late Miday Browning now of John Larke on the
SOUTH [6 Ballygate]
On the garden, in part & Ballygate on the EAST
Then in the occupation of Joseph Oldring, baker.
ALSO: messuage with edifices, buildings, yards etc. adjoining the last premises and abutting on parts of
the north and west on the messe & the yard late of Miday Browning, then of John Larke on the south.
And the yards of John Larke in part and Ballygate in part of the east.
Redelpha Barnard never paid £580 and owed interest of £110 17s 6d
Redelpha Barnard bargains and sold:
GWB Bohun, the first messuage in the occupation of John Bird or his undertenants, and the second
messe in the occupation of Joseph Oldring.
SALE: Old established Baking Office in Beccles. Expense of fixtures, moderate. Apply to Mr Joseph
Oldring, Miller, Beccles [2 Ballygate?]
Joseph Oldring to buy the premises for £805. To pay Redelpha £14 1s 6d, Bohun £290 18s 6d and to
borrow on mortgage £500 from Bohun, for his use during his natural life
To be SOLD by Auction by Sam Crowe at the White Lion on Monday 15 November
A neat brick & tiled Dwelling House & premises, with large walled-in Garden, well planted, situated in
Ballygate, now in the occupation of Joseph Oldring, the Proprietor. Immediate possession.
Rix: Writing about No 2 Ballygate:
“Behind the house now Kerridge’s, late John Bird’s, Mr Oldring, a former owner once proposed to build a
Tower Mill on the cliff behind the house and to reach it by the sloping road from Puddingmoor.”
Joseph Oldring, miller, tent in or near the Market Place, formerly Peter Lincoln, Hannah Lincoln, purchased
of John Illingworth
Joseph Oldring , by his will, his executors: Elizabeth, his wife, John Kent, tailor, & his brother Henry
Oldring of Bungay, currier and leather cutter, and John Crisp of Redisham, farmer, guardianship of his
children etc. To sell messe in Ballygate (also devising his land, windmill, cottages and messe to executors
on trust for his children: Joseph, Benjamin, Anna, Sarah, Emma & Catherine)
1804
1828
John Kent, brazier, executor of Joseph Oldring’s will - tent. in or near the Market Place formerly of Peter
Lincoln, since John Illingworth, late Joseph Oldring (later John Bird)
John Bird late Oldring’s exors
INDENTURE between: John Kent, brazier, Henry Oldring, now residing at New York & John Crisp of
Reedham, farmer. of the First Part; / Robert Bird, shopkeeper, and Ann his wife, Joseph Oldring of
Loddon, miller, & Sarah and Emma Oldring, spinsters & Benjamin Oldring, grocer, of the Second Part
/ GWB Bohun of the Third Part; / John Bird of the Fourth Part.
[Ann, elest daughter of Joseph Oldring married married John Bird]
ALL THAT premises of two messes, with baking offices etc. between
a ) Messe of John Bobbett Brooks towards the north. [NMar 25]
b ) the street east c ) above premises belonging to John Lark to the south. [Bal 6 & 8]
d )by the Cliff, in or near Puddingmoor, and premises of Brooks [NMar 25] to the west.
The premises in the occupation of John Bird, Sarah Oldring & Emma Oldring or undertenants.
John Bird, baker, tent. in or near the Market Place formerly of Peter Lincoln
since John Illingworth late Joseph Oldring (later Hy Leavold)
Richard Bohun & William Crowfoot, surviving executors of GWB Bohun of the First Part;
John Bird of the Second Part;./ John Bird seems to have paid off £500 mortgage
Rent 6d
1834
1835
1851
1861
many years occupied by Mr John Bird
SALE: Furniture of John Bird: Effects in Trade, 2 ponies, 3 luggage carts, harness etc.
George Kerridge, baker & confectioner, succeeds to business of Mr John Bird, senior, who has run the
business for nearly 50 years
William Leavold, merchant, tent in or near Newmarket formerly Peter Lincoln
Freehold Residence, confectioner’s & earthenware shops with suitable offices & large garden, near
Market Place, occupied by George Kerridge.
1861
1881
1851
Jarman’s, Ballygate, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday next.
John Bird of the First Part; James Mullett, tailor, of the Second Part;/ Richard Bohun of the Third Part.
now or lately in the occupation of Robert Jarman, or undertenants
ALL THAT premises including the part of the said dwelling extending over the archway next the said
street and with a right of way and passage at all times with or without horses and carts and carriages & for
all reasonable purposes through the said archway (but exclusive of the ground and soil under the
archway & from the street into & through the present or any other door or gateway to be made in that part
of the wall which extends nine feet in a westward direction from the north west corner of the messe
exclusive of the remaining part of the wall on the north side of the premises and exclusive of any right or
way or passage for the purpose of taking water from the pump or well upon the adjoining premises of the
said John Bird.
This sale was for one of the two houses [number 4]
afterwards John Illingworth since Joseph Oldring & late John Bird
James Mullett died. Left for life to his grand-daughter Susanna Pipe.
SALE: Eustace Mullett, of the First Part;/ Walter Warrington of Higham’s Park, Essex. manufacture’s
manager,.
SALE 20 July, 1923 ; Double fronted Shop & Residence: Hall with private door, 2 Reception Rooms, 7
Bedrooms, Kitchen & Offices with large Warehouse & Workshops in rear & long Garden, well adapted for
tailor or similar business
Walter Warrington sold to George Taylor, builder for £450
George Taylor sold to Beccles Water & Gas Co.
Taylor Electricals for £20,000
1890
1910
1933
1993
1841
1841
1851
1852
John Bird
John Bird
John Bird
PREMISES DIVIDED AT THIS TIME
census
50
John Bird
baker
baker
1851
1861
John Bird
John Bird
1871
1871
1881
1881 CENSUS
census
George Kerridge
George Kerridge
George Kerridge
M 35
baker employs 1 boy
George Kerridge
George Kerridge
£18
42
17
M
M
F
M
F
F
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Wife
Daur
Registrars Of Birth &c Office Clerk
Scholar
Scholar
Scholar
Emly KERRIDGE
Emly E. KERRIDGE
George KERRIDGE
John H. KERRIDGE
Rose KERRIDGE
William KERRIDGE
M
U
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
12
11
9
Son
Daur
Son
1896
1904
1906
1907
1912
1914
1914-18 War
survey
Robert Read
Robert Read
RJ Read
William Crane
Wiliam Crane
William Crane
William Crane
William Crane
William Crane
baker
4 bedrooms, 2 sitting, shop
baker
baker
baker
Private Thomas FILBY, South African Infantry, Killed 23 March 1918
1927
1933 +
1936
1937
1948
1954
1965
1974
PN Filby
Florence Filby
William Filby
baker
W Filby & Son
William Filby
William Filby
Filby & Son
Filby & Son
baker
Eighteenth Century. Two storeys and two dormers. Red brick. Pantile Mansard roof. Three windows, sash with glazing bars and
remainder modern shop.
owned by the owner of number 2
1600.1
1671
1672
1736
1772
Jo Doggit
Jo Doggit
Daniel Lamb his tent. in Ballygate in his own use
Daniel Lamb tent in Ballygate sometime Doggett’s late Edmund Neville in jux
[Daniel & Margaret Lamb had 2 children in 1642 & 1643]
John Corbold; tent. in Ballygate late Lamb
Peter Lincoln; tent. in Ballygate late John Corbold
Task 4d
Task 4d
Richard Bohun: “ I live in Ballygate near the premises. He suffered from a severe smell. The stench was a
of Nuisances: I
complain of in the slaughter House, but
beyond there was a blood pit, which contained a great quantity of
three quarters full and into it thrown two or three bushels of fresh grain. The blood was in
an advanced stage of decomposition and the pigs had been fed from it, the trough and floor being
some fresh air
On the 31st of July there was not so much blood in the pit and the pigs were not so dirty. In the muck
animals and were
time.
windows, there came in
would have rather sat up all night than slept in
great pains to prevent smells.
intolerable. Mr Beckett’s premise were to the west. Mr Kerrison [23 Ballygate] gave similar
James Mullett [4 Ballygate] said the
evidence. Mr Fiske [25 Ballygate] the same.
Mr Beckett: “There is a paved yard at the back of my house [20 Ballygate], with a fall of four feet
month and when the
house there is a tank which will hold 12 pails
blood & the pigs devour it faster than I can get it. There were two
a calf killed yesterday and the blood will all be eaten by tonight. The muck bin is at the
further end of the yard & the entrails when thrown into the bin are covered with stable muck. In the
becomes disagreeable.
with a water cart at 11 o’clock at night and the
next morning and everything cleaned up. The pig sty is white washed once a
the hay.”
RETIREMENT: James Mullett, [4] Ballygate, tailoring, drapery and hat establishment retiring after
ADVERTISEMENT: William George Cross, (late James Mullett) Tailor & Hatter, Ballygate
1841
1841
1851
1851
1861
1871
1871
1881
1881 CENSUS
census
census
census
John Bird
John Bird
James Mullett
James Mullett
James Mullett
60
M 71
M 62
Robert Jarman
Printer
RB Jarman
Printer
James Mullett
James Mullett
Tailor & Draper
William G Cross
Robert Jarman
b. Bishopsgate, London
1 son, 1 gr dau, 1 fem serv
£24
b. Kent
£24
Sarah Mullett
M
30
F
Ann A. CROSS
Wisbech, Cambridge, England
Wife
1896
1904
1906
1907
1912
1922
1933+
1936
1937
1948
1954
1965
1974
survey
Mrs Susan Pipe
Mrs Susan Pipe
Susan Pipe
William G Cross
Alexander Mc Queen
Alexander Mc Queen
Alexander Mc Queen
8 bedrms, 2 sitting, shop
tailor
Water & Gas Co
Water & Gas Co Show Rooms
Shelley Rix
Beccles Water Co
Gas Board
Jane
Jane
ladies’ hairdresser
Early Nineteenth Century. Two storeys. Red brick. Slates. Three windows, sash with flush frames, flat arches and glazing bars. Six-
1593
1610c
1634
he dwelleth in
Ralph Bedington for his tenement late Bedington’s
Abraham Todd for a messuage late Bedington
Evidence: Abraham Todd, the Elder, Inn Holder, aged 70 years & upwards dwelt in Beccles 44 years.
Task 1s 0d
Task 1s 0d
1668
1672
1700.1
1729
1750
Isaac Todd for a tenement in Ballygate late his father’s
Rent 2d
Elsome
John Bradnam late Elsom before Todd
John Bradnum, cooper, Will 13 July 1750; proved 7 Mar 1750/51; by Sarah Bradnum: the messuage
my
Benjamin Lambert,
John Bradnam, now Browning, late Bradnam. House in Ballygate nigh the Market
1771
1772
1799
1834
1862
since of Midda Bradnam his widow, then Midda Browning & John Bradnam son
Bradnam: a house on the west side of Ballygate late Browning
William Bradnam: different tenants
ORIENTATION: (from 2 & 4 Ballygate) Premises belonging to John Larke,
value 8s & 4s
TO BE LET [No 6 Ballygate] Small residence in Ballygate late occupied by Mrs Thomas Chaplin, apply
SALE of Richard Bohun fronting Ballygate; Lot 3:
Mrs EA Mullett: [Bal 4] Entrance passage, 2 Sitting Rooms, 3 Sleeping Rooms, attic & cellar, with small
Mrs Elizabeth Cox: [Bal 6] 2 Sitting Rooms, 3 Sleeping Rooms, attic & cellar & detached Wash house
Also Garden now let therewith & part of yard hitherto occupied with Lot 2.
1730
John Bradnum by his will gave to Sarah his wife ALL THAT his Messuage wherein he then dwelt, with
Outhouses, Slaughterhouses, Yards etc for her natural life and after her death to his daughter Mitigation
Mary Browning, and after her Death to his Grandchildren Charles Browning & Mary Browning & to their
heirs etc as Tenants in Common & not as Joint Tenants
He appointed Sarah, his wife sole Executrix
Proved 7 March 1750
Indenture between Charles Browning of York Street, Newington Causeway, hairdresser & Mary, his wife,
& Mary Lancaster of Beccles, the two Grandchildren of the FIRST PART
John Lark of Beccles, Innholder of the SECOND PART
William Barnard of Beccles of the THIRD PART
for £250
ALL THAT Messuage in Ballygate in the occupation of John Lark, Hannah Flint & - Atkins
1804
19 Jan
1804
Hillary Term
INDENTURE between William Barnard & Mary Lancaster & Chales Browning his wife
2 Messuages, 1 Cottage, 2 Stables, 1 Shed, 2 Curtilages, 2 Gardens, 10 acres of Land, 5 acres of Meadow
& 5 acres of Heath in Carlton Colvile & Beccles
John Lark by his Will gave to his wife Judith ALL THAT his Messuage or Tenement in occupation of his
Under Tenants during her natural life and afterwards to be sold
William Lark, farmer of Gisleham & Judith his wife to be Exectors.
John Lark died
Judith Lark died (see gravestone in Beccles Churchyard)
INDENTURE between William Lark of the FIRST PART
John Lark of Beccles, carpenter, eldest son of John Lark, deceased, SECOND PART
EC Sharpin of Beccles, gent THIRD PART
John Lark, deceased had borrowed from William Lar several sums of money £100, £400 & £100 in 1804,
1810 & 1811 of which only £258 had been repaid. This property in Ballygate was valued at £300 only.
John Lark paid to William Lark £300 in full settlement of money owing.
ALL THAT Double Cottage with the Barn, Stable & other Buildings abutting upon premises lately
belonging to Joseph Oldring NORTH
Ballygate in part & premises of Thomas Barkway in part & premises belonging to Mr Bohun on the
SOUTH
Premiises belonging to Henry Lark in part & the said premises late of Joseph Oldring in remaining part
towards the WEST
Premises were in the occupation of John Lark & Judith Lark
Free liberty of ingress, egress & regress at all times with or without horses, cattle & carriages from the
Gate Marked A on the Plan
INDENTURE of MORTGAGE between John Lark of Beccles, carpenter of ONE PART &
Robert Gent of North Cove, farmer, Lucy Gent of Beccles, spinster & James Cleveland of Lowestoft, miller
of the OTHER PART
John Lark needs £200 for Mortgage
ALL THAT new built Messuage or Double Tenement, with the Barn, Stable & other Buildings, Yards,
Gardens etc in Ballygate abutting upon premises lately beonging to Joseph Oldring to the NORTH,
Upon BALLGATE in part & premises belonging to Thomas Hall in part & in part upon premises belonging
to Thomas Barkway in remaining part to the EAST
Upon the the premises of Thomas Hall & Thomas Barkway in part & on premises belonging to Mr Bohun
to the SOUTH
Upon premises belonging to Henry Larke in part & premises late of Joseph Oldring to the WEST.
Now in the occupation of John Lark and his undertenants.
ALSO free liberty of Ingress, Egress & Regress at all times with r without cattle, carriages by and ove the
way or passages dividing the premises of Thomas Hall & Thomas Barway to and from the Street, for all
purposes and occasions whatsoever.
Which premises were by Indenture of 13 December 1828 between William Lark, farmer of the First Part,
John Lark of the second Part & EC Sharpin, gent of the 3rd Part
To have & to hold for 500 years for one pepper corn rent (if demanded) on the feast of St Michael
As long as John Lark pays in the Town Hall £200 & 5% interest on 20 July 1830
Witnessed by EC Sharpin & WR Sharpin.
INDENTURE of MORTGAGE between John Lark of Beccles, farmer of the FIRST PART and
Robert Gent of North Cove, farmer, Lucy Gent of Beccles, spinster & James Cleveland of Lowestoft, miller
of SECOND PART and
Esther Ellen Smith of Beccles, widow & Maria Smmith of Brackley, Northants, spinster THIRD PART
Esther Smith etc will pay off Robert Gent etc the £200 & lend John Lark another £150 on Mortgage
ALL THAT Messuage or Double Tenement, with the Barn, Stable & other Buildings, Yards, Gardens etc
in Ballygate abutting upon premises lately beonging to Joseph Oldring to the NORTH,
Upon BALLGATE in part & premises belonging to Thomas Hall in part & in part upon premises belonging
to Thomas Barkway in remaining part to the EAST
1811
1834
1828
29 May
9 April
30 Dec
1844
25 July
to the SOUTH
Upon premises belonging to Henry Larke in part & premises late of Joseph Oldring to the WEST.
Now in the occupation of John Lark and his undertenants.
ALSO free liberty of Ingress, Egress & Regress at all times with r without cattle, carriages by and ove the
way or passages dividing the premises of Thomas Hall & late Thomas Barway to and from the Street, for
all purposes and occasions whatsoever.
To have & to hold for 500 years for one pepper corn rent (if demanded) on the feast of St Michael
As long as John Lark pays on £350 at £4. 10s interest half yearly per £100 in future years
INDENTURE between Esther Elen Smith of Beccles, widow & Maria Smith of Brackley, Northants,
spinster FIRST PART
John Lark, late of Beccles, carpenter, but now of Ellough, farmer SECOND PART
Richard Bohun of Beccles, gent THIRD PART
Richard Bardwell of Beccles, gent of the FOURTH PART
Payment of £350 paid by Richard Bohun to Esther Smith etc AND a further £350 paid to John Lark making
a total of £700.
ALL THOSE Messuages or Dwelling Houses with the Workshop, Barn, Stable etc in Ballygate & abutting
upon premises of Richard Bohun in part & premises belonging to John Bird in the remaining part towards
the NORTH
Upon Ballygate in part & premises beloning to Elizabeth Hall, widow in part & premises belonging to
Richard Bohun EAST
Premises of Elizabeth Hall & Richard Bohun towards the SOUTH
Premises belonging to Richard Bohun & John Bird to the WEST
In the Tenure of Robert Barnett Jarman or his Under Tenants &John Lark or his Tenants.
Witnessed by RH Francis & Edward Henry Shelly & John Lark
WILL of RICHARD BOHUN appoints his Nephews Robert Bohun Kidd [surgeon] & Rev George Bohun
Coulcher [of Lympne, near Hythe, Kent] & my Friend Samuel Wilton Rix executors.
To sell my House purchased of my Father, George William Browne Bohun. ALSO my two Dwelling
Houses with Yard Garden etc purchased of John Lark ALSO my Dwelling Houses with Yard Garden,
Outhouses purchased of William Hall (all in Ballygate) ALSO my two Cottages with the Garden in
Puddingmoor purchased of Susan Larke, widow. ALSO Messuge or Farmhouse & Lands in Toft Monks,
Gilingham, All Saints & Haddiscoe, in the occupation of Jeremiah Brock
Richard Bohun Died.
Will Proved
SALE of Richard Bohun, 5 December 1878, facing Ballygate; Lot32 adjoining Lot 21 [Nos 14, 12, 10]
TWO DWELLING HOUSES: [Ns 6 & 8 Ballygate]
Let to Mr James Mullett as a yearly tenant, under notice to quit on 6 April, 1879, at a rent of £22 11s 6d pa.
These Houses are underlet as follows:
Mrs EA Mullett [No 8]- A House containing an Entrance Passage, Two Sitting Rooms, Three Sleeping
Rooms, an Attic, and Cellar; with a small Yard and detached Wash House.
Mrs Elizabeth Cox [No 6] - A House containing Two Sitting Rooms, Three Sleeping Rooms, Attic, and
Cellar; with a detached Wash House and small Yard.
With this Lot is also included the Garden now let therewith, and a part of the Yard hitherto occupied with
Lot II, as shown on the Plan by the dotted line b.b.
And a Right to draw water from the Pump and Well on Lot II subject to the payment of one third of the
cost of keeping the said Pump & Well in repair; and also a Right of footway over the Yard and of Carriage
Way over the Yard marked A on the plan (part of Lot II) to and from Ballygate.
Tenure Freehold
Annual Outgoings Land Tax £0 11s 5d
1845
28 Jul
1872
12 Dec
1878
1878
12 Nov
Samuel Wilton Rix, Solicitor, of Beccles executors of FIRST PART
Edward Trundle, coach body maker of SECOND PART
Purchased LOT 3 [numbers 6 & 8 Ballygate] for £400 by Edward Trundle
ORIENTATIONS: James Mullett to the NORTH
Ballygate in part & premises late of Richard Bohun sold to Robert Shimmon Block to the EAST
Premise late of Richard Bohun sold to Alfred Knibbs Hockey in part & part by premise owned by James
Mullett to the WEST
Also Free right of way to & from Carriage Road sold to R Block
WILL of Mary Woolsey, Spinster, gives legacy of £20 to her nephew William Trundle, BUT her
Messuages in Ballygate to her Daughter or reputed Daughter Anna Letitia Woolsey.
Death of Mary Woolsey
INDENTURE Annie Letitia Abbott, wife f William Abbott of “La Mascotte”, Victoria Road, Horley,
Surrey of ONE PART
William Trundle of Beccles, coach builder of the OTHER PART
ALL THAT Messuage in Two Tenements formerly occupied by James Mullett or his Under Tenantsnow
in the occupation of Edward Trundle & Phyllis Cole.
James Mullett NORTH
Ballygate in part & late of Robert Block, deceased EAST
Alfred Hockey & James Mullet WEST
Free Passageway on foot (but not with Horses, Carts or Carriages) for purchaser etc [it next states that
there is free passageway!] Free use of Pump, paying one third of expense
Sold for £400
WILL of W Trundle. Appointed his wife Ann Trundle & daughter Emma May Trundle Executors
DEATH of W. Trundle
DEATH of Emma May Trundle of 6 Ballygate. Her Brother Frank George Trundle, printer & Sister Woolsy
Gertrude Sturman, widow executors. both of 6 Ballygate
DEATH of FG Trundle at 6 Ballygate
INDENTURE Woolsey Sturman of 69 Beresford Road, Lowestoft of ONE PART
Mabel Elsie Horner of 74 High Street, Southwold, wife of George Horner
No 8 Ballygate
DEATH of Mrs ME HORNER , to her husband George Horner, retired draper of 8 Ballygate
Death of George Horner. Property to his Sister Maude Foster of Harpenden, Herts
1884
13 Dec
1901
25 Oct
1927
1932
1946
31 Mar
27 Sep
19 Mar
1953
1961
1964
24 Jul
16 May
1964
1978?
1998
22 Dec
Youngman
DEATH of Mary Tootell Youngman. Executor: Edward Wasley Flaxman, The Old School, Cottisford
Brackley, Oxfordshire
1964
1971
19 Apr
to Katie Evelyn Bickers, of 2 The Harbourage, Grove Road, Beccles. THE OTHER PART
for £875 but reserving the rights of the adjoining dwelling no 8 Ballygate free rights of way.
CONVEYANCE Between Eastern Gas Board of FIRST PART
Katie Bickers SECOND PART
for £275 Piece of Land at the Rear of 4 Ballygate of 175 square Yards
1841
1851
1851
1861
1871
1871
census
census
census
Richard Bohun
Richard Bohun
Richard Bohun
John Lark
Harriet Chaplin
Harriet Chaplin
Harriet Chaplin
Elizabeth Cox
Elizabeth Cox
farmer
annuitant
W 48
b. Geldeston
W 74
lodging house keeper
Weston, Suffs
1881 CENSUS
Maker
Scholar
Mary Wolsey
Amelia Abbott
William Trundle
Emma M. TRUNDLE
5
1891
1896
1904
1906
1907
1912
1914
1914-1918 War
1914-1918 War
1922
1933 +
1936
1937
1948
1954
1965
1974
census
survey
Harry TRUNDLE
Frank G. TRUNDLE
William Trundle
William Trundle
William Trundle
William Trundle
Willliam Trundle
William Trundle
William Trundle
2
1
Coach body maker
Beccles, Suffolk,
Beccles, Suffolk,
Son
b Oxborough, Norf
4 bedsrooms, 3 sitting rms
coach builder
6 people
Private Frank Trundle, born 1880, of 1st Suffolks, joined 1916, discharged 1919
Private George Horner, of 4th Essex, joined 1916, still serving 1920
Emma Trundle
Trundle, Frank
Ralph Bickers
Ralph Bickers
Ralph Bickers
1841
1851
1851
1861
1871
1871
1881
1881 CENSUS
Richard Bohun
Richard Bohun
Richard Bohun
John Kent
John Kent
Maria Kent
Harriet Cattermole
Harriet Cattermole
MA Debenham
Mary DEBENHAM
Maria BORRETT
Simon BORRETT
retired brazier
stationer & books
Ellough, Suffolk,
Needham, Norfolk,
Stradbrooke, Suff,
b Saxmundham
£9-10s-0d
£10
b. Beccles
£10
Head
Nurse
Attendant
£10
census
census
78
U 64
U 72
M 59
M 61
Mary Wolsey
Porter
Nurse (S M S)
Wine, Spirits Merchants
1896
1904
1906
1907
1912
1914
1914-1918 War
1914-1918 War
1922
1933 +
survey
Mary Wolsey
Amelia Abbott
John Myson
Phylis Cole
John Myson
William Trundle
John Myson
4 beds, 3 sitting rooms
6 people
Corporal Arthur Spoore, of the RGA, joined up 1915, discharged 1919
Private Herbert Bishop, of the 2nd Suffolks, joined up 1915, discharged 1919
Mrs G Horner
1937
1965
1974
Eighteenth Century, Two storeys. Red brick with plinth. Pantiles. Toothed eaves cornice. First floor three windows sash in flush
14 is on the south side of the building. Group value.
1593
1611c
1629
Mr Bungay, for a tent sometime Hall, (post Thomas Wakefield)
Thomas Wakefield, [d 1629] for a toft late Halls purchased of Bungay (folio 53)
WILL of
Weak. To Richard Wakefield my son the nmessuage or tenement where I dwell with all the outhouses
yards gardens and appurtenances lying in Beccles in or near Ballygate Street. To Francis Wakefield my
son £10. To Christian my daughter the late wife of Robert Kell £4. 40s within half a year and 40s within 1
1/2 years. To Mary Wakefield my daughter 1 posted bedstead cord [cord laced across the frame of a bed]
and natt [straw mattress], 1 feather-bed, 2 feather boulsters, 2 feather pillows, 2 blankets, 2 coverlets, 1
table, 2 small forms, 2 buffet stools [one of a set of low stools for use at a long table], 3 covered stools, 1
great chair and 1 small one, a couple of small chairs, a stander [metal tray for pens], 1/2 dozen cushions, a
cupboard with the pewter and trenchers [flat wooden dish] in the same, 1 pair of andirons [iron bars
supporting the ends of log in a fire], 1 danske [made of spruce imported from Danzig] chest as it standeth
and a trundle bedstead [ a low bed on wheels that could be pushed under a high bed] as it standeth, 4
kettles, 1 brass pot, 1 skillet [cooking vessel with three feet and a long handle], 1 posnet [small metal pot
with a long handle and three feet, for boiling], 1 frying pan, 1 warming pan, 3 candlesticks, a flat chest. To
Elizabeth the wife of John Haltway 20s. To Mary Wakefield my grandchild a great chest, a tipped pot [with
a lip to aid pouring]and a silver spoon. All the rest of my movables to Richard Wakefield my son whom I
make sole executor.
Witnesses: Philip Soowthalls and Robert Cobbe.
Proved at Beccles 10 Dec 1629
Richard Wakefield, [1611-47] some time Halls, after Thomas Wakefield (folio 125)
Richard Wakefield, some time Halls afterThomas Wakefield late Richard Wakefield in Ballygate
(folio 233)
Richard Wakefield, His tenement in Ballygate
Richard Wakefield, [d 1697] guardian to Rebecca Wakefield as above (foio 270)
Thomas Elsom [d 1763]
Thomas Elsom, tent in Ballygate formerly Richard Wakefield, before Thomas Wakefield, formerly Halls
Task 6d
1634c
1665c
1671
1679c
1710
1755
Esau Weavers, [d 1798] tent in Ballygate, formerly Wakefield, late Elsom
Task 6d
1800.1
1808
1840
1852
1866
1869
Thomas Hall (cordwainer) messe. in Ballygate late Thomas Butcher
Elizabeth Hall messe in Ballygate late Thomas Hall formerly Butcher
Rent 2d
Richard Bohun messe in Ballygate late William Blake ?
DEATH by BURNING: Mrs Sophia Thompson, widow, aged 88, lived in Ballygate [No 10] nearly
the day, but
the day; she prepared her meals
back yard about 9 am by a neighbour. Between 11 & 12 smoke
door was burst open, but smoke at first prevented people getting in. The fire was
extinguishede, but Mrs Thompson was found dead at the entrance to the back room.
Mr Grimwade [No 12] could not get in the back, but his wife got in the front. He and Mrs Welton [No
visited their house
everyone not to sit too close to the fire, but
it was a case of Accidental Death
SALE of Richard Bohun, 5 December 1878, facing Ballygate; Lot 2 adjoining Lot 1 [No 16]
Mr Welton [No 14] 6 Rooms, Wash House & cellar with outhouses; yearly tenant from Midsummer; 3
Mrs Sarah Grimwade [No 12] A House containing 5 Rooms, Wash house & cellar; with a detached
6 April; at a
Mrs Carl Peterson [No 10] A House containing 5 Rooms; with a deyached detached Wash house &
amounting to £7 10s
With this Lot included: A yard in which are 2 outhouses, a pump & well of good spring water, with a
Tenure Freehold; Land Tax £0 14s 4d; Free Rent to Manor of Barsham Hall 2d.
respectively, to use
ingress over the above mentioned Yard & Carriage
Ballygate; and also to a Right reserved to the Owners & Occupiers for the time being of
to and from the Doorway, (marked a on the Plan) over the above-mentioned Carriage Road to the Street.
BALLYGATE 10
RATES
1851
1851
1861
1871
1871
1881
1881 CENSUS
1896
1904
1906
1907
1914
1914-18
census
census
Hannah Leavold
age 74
M 39
36
24
dress maker
Hall, Eliz
Hall, Wm
Bohun, Rich
Thompson, Mary
Thompson, Mary
tailor’s foreman
M
F
£6
£6
Carl Peterson
Block, Robt
£11
Salisbury, Wiltshire, Head
Berkshire, England
John H.W.SKEATE
Sophia C. SKEATE
Wife
survey
Block, Harrt
Block, Robt
AR Block
Edwards, Eliz
Mills, Thomas
Mills, Thomas
boot maker
boot maker
3 bedrooms, 2 sitting
War Private Herbert Mills, of Manchester Regt, joined up 1915, died of wounds 10 November 1918
1936
1948
1954
1965
1974
BALLYGATE 12
Arthur Phillips
Mrs Croft
Mrs Croft
Miss Amis
Leslie Spall
1841
1851
1851
1861
1871
1871
1881
1881 CENSUS
census
census
Hall, Eliz
James Mullett
Mullett, Jas
tailor/draper
sailor (employs 6 men)
stationer
stationer
bookbinder
25
Hall, Wm
Bohun, Rich
Bachelor, Hy
£10
wife
William Grimwade
Block, Robt
£10
James HAMON
Jersey Ch Isles St Helliers
1891
1896
1904
1906
1907
1907
1907
1914
1914
1914
1914-18
1922
1933+
1936
1948
1954
1965
1974
census
survey
Walter W. HAMON
Arthur BROWN
Hannah Knights
U
2
21
U 56
fancy repos.
dress maker
3 bedrooms, 3 sitting , telephone exchange
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Westleton, Suffolk, England
fancy shopkeeper
Son
Boarder
b Worlingham
Block, Harrt
Block, Harrt
AR Block
Knights, Harrt
12
12
£16
Wharton, Robert
Wharton, Misses
Wharton, Miss Florence
Wharton, Misses
Wharton, Robert
Wharton, Miss Florence
Private John W Wharton, of 3rd Suffolks, joined 1916, discharged 1916
Telephone Exchange
Charles Dawson
Charles Dawson
Winter, Mrs
Winter, Mrs
Burgess, William
Rayner, Michael
dressmaker
War
1841
1841
1851
1851
1861
1871
1871
1881
1881 CENSUS
1891
1896
1904
1906
1907
1914
1933+
1936
1948
1954
1965
1974
John Bird jun
John Bird jun
25
baker
M 34
£7.10
M 36
£6.10
census
census
Hall, Eliz
Bird, Jn jun
Hall, Wm
Bohun, Rich
John Welton
coachsmith
£8.10
Block, Robt
Welton, Jn
census
survey
Naomi WELTON
Walter WELTON
William Godbold
M
47
15
96
2 bedrooms, 4 sitting,
Benham, Norfolk,
Beccles, Suffolk,
Kirby Cane
Wife
Son
formerly labourer
Block, Harrt
Block, Harrt
AR Block
Godbold, Amy
Adams, Miss
Burton, Arthur
Frederick Cole
Victor Coote
Coote, Victor
Wade, Chas
Charles Wade
Wade, Chas
Richard Bohun’s house and the old Bank Office were sold in December 1878. Within the next couple of years a dormitory &
Beccles College moved to Asman’s Hall about 1928. 16 Ballygate seems to have remained empty & was eventually puled down in
The Regal Cinema was designed by Cecil Massey of London & FJ Meen of Beccles & was built bu Pither Construction Company. It
built by the Beccles Cinema Company, floated by Ronald Barrett, an Australian film salesman, its first
manager & chairman. Local businessman Harry Laurence & George Robinson were directors. The Regal &
The Regal Cinema was pulled down in the 1980s and College Court was built on the site in the early 1990s.
1610c
1637c
John Leman [Portreeve 1616, d 1628] entered his task after his father’s death (folio 47)
Thomas Utber [Portreeve 1647, d 1661; His widow married Renaldo Pitfield by 1664] for a tent
Renaldo Pitfield [Portreeve 1676 & 1694, Feoffee 1673, d 1700] for his tent late Thos Utber before
1s 0d
Isaac Sallows the Unicorn
1746
1761
1764
1772
1780
1791
1795
[Isaac & Sarah Sallows had a son James in 1698]
Henry Sallows [butcher, Will 1772, d 1778] house in Ballygate late his father James Sallows Rent 3 1/2d
Jeremiah Taylor, late Sallows for a house on the west side of Ballygate
Mary Sallows formerly James Sallows, before Pitfield & of Henry Sallows
Rent 3d 1/2d
[Henry Sallows married Mary Rivet in 1754, she was described as a widow
in the Poor Law register in 1781]
John Pruitt [XXIV 1781, d 1807] tent. late Mary Sallows before Henry Sallows formerly
Pitfield
GWB Bohun [solicitor, Portreeve 1793, 1808 & 1822, 1767-1835 - see Goodwyn 18C p99]] late John
GWB Bohun: himself £1-7d-0d & £1
1832
Richard Bohun [solicitor, 1799-1878 Portreeve 1831, Mayor 1838, ] house in Ballygate now laid into
SALE, 5 December 1878 at King’s Head: Residence of late Richard Bohun, Esq.
THE MANSION is a substantial building, with a frontage of about 104 ft on the Street & contains:-
Basement: Beer cellar and vaulted wine cellar with brick bins. Ground Floor: Entrance Hall, Vestibule
street. Breakfast
Ballygate; and Sitting Room
servants Staircase; Lobby and WC. Butler’s Pantry and Store
shelves, etc.
Separate staircase from Kitchen, three servants sleeping rooms.
Second Floor: Two large front Sleeping Rooms and two small Bedrooms, landings & closets
The principal entertaining rooms look upon a tastefully planted Lawn & Pleasure Ground, & command
and of the upland
In a Walled-in Yard, enclosed by folding gates from the Street, are a Stable containing two Stalls &
Also with this Lot is sold
A Right of Foot Way therefrom through the doorway, marked a on the plan, over the Carriage Road, pat
house;
Fittings, Sinks and
are to be
putting up the Lot.
to build a
to divide this Lot effectively from Lot 4.
couple of
Beccles College, whose ground adjoins the Avenue near the Railway Station.
SALE: Mrs E Hockey: No 16 BALLYGATE, BECCLES COLLEGE, occuying a very prominent site of
1930
buildings comprise:
HALLS, & Premises, with secluded Garden & Lawn in
for residential or commercial purposes.
rear. & eligible for conversion
1715
Henry Sallows
Henry Sallows
Henry Sallows
Mary Sallows
GWB Bohun
GWB Bohun
GWB Bohun
GWB Bohun
GWB Bohun
GWB Bohun
Richard Bohun
£3-10s-0d
£3
£3
£4
£5
£11-6s-8d
£22-10-0
£21
£28
£28
£28-16s-8d
1765
1775
1781
1807
1810
1814
1820
1824
1828
1832
1851
1851
1861
1871
1871
census
census
Richard Bohun
Richard Bohun
Richard Bohun
Richard Bohun
Richard Bohun
Richard Bohun
Richard Bohun
Richard Bohun
M 52
m 71
solicitor
retired solicitor wife, 1 footman, 2 fem ser
b. Beccles
£58
£56-10s-0d
1881
1881 CENSUS: Beccles College, [only the family has been listed here]
Emma HOCKEY
Charles HOCKEY
Lillian HOCKEY
Elizabeth HOCKEY
Alice M. HOCKEY
Gertrude E. HOCKEY
M
39
14
13
12
10
Witney, Oxford,
Elham, Kent,
Elham, Kent,
Elham, Kent,
Elham, Kent,
6
Wife
Son
Daur
Daur
Scholar
Scholar
Scholar
Kentish Town, London, Daur
Alfred Hockey
Alfred Hockey
AK Hockey
1896
1904
1906
1907
1912
1914
1914-18
1914-18 War
1914-18
1922
1933 +
1936
1937
1948
1965
1974
survey
Alfred Hockey [He was Mayor of Beccles 1887-89]
Alfred Hockey
AK Hockey
Alfred Hockey & CC Hall
CC Hall
CC Hall
36 bedrooms, 5 sitting
135 occupants
Gunner Hall CC, in the RGA, joined up 1916, discharged 1918
War
Sergeant Montagu W Hall, of the Royal Marines, joined up 1915, discharged 1920
War
Cinema Company Ltd
Cinema Company
Beccles Cinema Co
Regal Cinema
Lawrance, HS
Regal Cinema
Colin Kett
Regal Cinema
churchwarden, was the bank cashier.
Gurneys, Turner and Brightwen had a banking room in Ballygate on the site of the Regal Cinema in the early 19th century. This had
nearly £1000 invested with the Bank. “A friend called and informed me that the Beccles Branch had been
ran on the Monday and was cotinuing to be so.” He advised her to draw her money out. She called for the
chief cashier [Mr Abraham Clarke] to obtain her money. He asked her to leave the money in until the
evening when he promised it would be available. Mr Gurney, one of the principals of the Bank called in
the evening and asked her to leave it till the next morning, but she refused, saying that she would put it in
again the next day if there was a run on the bank. She got her money, but when she tried to put the money
back in, after the troubles had cooled down, the bank refused to take it. Her letter of remonstrance
remains, but no details of the outcome. The bank remained, and Mr Barclays name was aded to the group
In 1830 the Bank was again in the news at the Assizes at Ipswich. George Lovett, the cashier was found guilty of stealing £370. The
This case as it proceeded, most powerfully arrested the attention of all present. The witness, who had been fellow clerk with the
deeply affected as to be obliged several times to pause in order to recover his power of utterance. His
emotion, and the evident truth of his testimony, carried such conviction to all, that the prisoner’s counsel
scarcely ventured a question; and when he was asked as to the character the prisoner had borne, the
feeling and eagerness with which he said “ Oh the most irreproachable! - I would at all times have trusted
him with my life!” had such an effect, that many, not of the softer sex alone, were unable to restrain their
Mr Bohun also said that up to the time of the discovery, his confidence in the prisoner was unlimited, and his general
addressed the prisoner in the most impressive manner and observed that everyone had felt for him, but
that the jury and himself were bound to do their duty; he was sorry he could not listen to their
The prisoner should have been the last person to have acted dishonestly towards the prosecutors, the breach of faith and
sentenced him to be transported for 14 years. The prisoner who was a very respectable looking young
punishment.
do maps and drawings to be carried home by the pupils, and wherein educational discipline and
proficiency are unknown, nor are a few of the pupils selected and crammed for the different public
examinations, to the neglect and damage of the bulk; but the course of study is modified so as to meet the
most advanced requirements of the present day in every department. The principal is experienced (having
been a very successful tutor for over twenty years) and endeavours to be awake to the duties of his
responsible position: kind and firm in government, influencing every department and individual in the
Institution, and so organizing and preparing his classes as to be able to present ALL the scholars in
course for Oxford or Cambridge or similar tests, care being taken that the preparation is solid, - that all the
... A sound and liberal English Education, including Classics and Mathematics is given .... prominence is given to French, Sciences,
Every convenience for Bathing, Cricketing, etc. ...
The School Room is 72ft long, 21ft wide, 15ft high. Dining Hall 40ft long, 21ft wide and 15ft high.
The locality is considered one of the most healthy in the kingdom, Beccles being mentioned as one of the most healthy towns in
The Domestic arrangements are assimilated as much as possible to those of home, and are under the personal superintendence of
A baker, cook and ten servants are kept.
The number of Boarders is strictly limited to 110; Day Boys to 15.
FEES:
Boarders (according to age and subjects taught) 22-30 guineas per annum, includes all extras except Railway fare and pocket
guineas per annum.
Beccles Cliff and built a number of new buildings to accommodate the boys: a dining hall, some
The property in Ballygate was purchased by Alfred Hockey in December 1878 and within a couple of years he had
In 1881 the boys attending the School as Boarders were born in the following areas:
Suffolk
Norfolk
London
Elsewhere in East Anglia
The North
The South
The West of England
25
19
3
In 1851 Cowles Academy had 41 boy pupils. Most of them were born in Norfolk or Suffolk, 4 were born in Kent and one in
This was before the arrival of the Railway, which made it possible to obtain cheaper boarding education away from London in
1926
1928
[1933
Mr Hall retired to his farm, run by his son, at Mettingham and Mr E Harvey became Principal
Situated in one of the highest and most healthy parts on the south outskirts of the Town is Beccles
Ashman’s Hall, with
school under the Headmastership of E Harvey, MA
good commercial and general education the pupils receive]
Alfred Hockey was also a member of the Council and was Mayor for two years between 1887-89.
The School is said to have closed in 1936 when there were only five pupils left.
Early Seventeenth Century. Timber framed. Two storeys. Two windows, near-flush-frame sash now with central glazing bars only.
door in wood case. Pantiles. Brick gabled end, north. Interior: stop chamfered hewn crossbeams; First
Listed Building: No 20
Early Seventeenth Century. Two storeys and attic. Two windows. Pantile roof with small gabled dormer. Rendering with pebble
stair full height in stone half circle up to loft with original timbers. Hewn boarded partition, ledged doors
with wrought hinges. Early eighteenth cupboard with arched head and shaped shelves.
1576
1593
1620.1
1644
1649
1671
1693
1703
1729
1751
1761
1765
Forman’s & Hunter’s
Heirs of Robert Peck tent. newly built in Ballygate late Thomas Peck
his brother
Mr Daynes [died 1640]
Thomas Daynes, heirs, formerly Peck
Thomas Daynes, heirs, formerly Peck
William Gibbs in his own use
Rent 3d 1/2d
Valuation £4
John Rising for a tent, late Lamb & Gibbs
Thomas Elsom tent. late Rising before Peck’s formerly Baine’s in Ballygate
[Thomas Elsom was born in 1648 & married Elizabeth Humphreys in 1693 ;
they had 5 children between 1694 & 1703. He became a member of the
Task 8d
Thomas Elsom late Rising
Nathaniel Morse late Gibbs
Nathaniel Morse late Elsom
Nathaniel Morse late Eliz Elsom’s formerly Rising & Gibbs
Rent 3d 1/2d
Rent 2s 9d
Rent 3d 1/2d
1772
1774
1792
1799
1818
William Clarke of Bungay for west side of a messe. in Ballygate
William Clarke of Bungay, brewer, tent. late Morse’s, Elsom, Rising
John Kerrick, Esq. tent. in Ballygate, Elsom’s since Morse
Mr Kerrick - tenant: John Lack
John Kerrick Esq., eldest son of John Kerrick Esq., his father, deceased, tent. or Public House in Ballygate
called the Duke of Cumberland, formerly Elsom’s since Morse & late John Kerrick
SALE:
Harleston Brewery, malting Offices, 47 Public Houses for sale T & E Kerrick proprietors, including “Duke
William” at Beccles
FW Farr. A public House called the Duke William late John Kerrick, Esq., formerly Morse’s
Rent 1d 3/4d
Rent 1d 3/4d
Land Rate £1
FW Farr Esq., late Kerrick
SALE of BECCLES BREWERY: Lot 16:
The Duke in Ballygate, late in the occupation of James Davey.
Bar, Tap Room, 2 Parlours, 3 Bedrooms, large attic, cellar, enclosed yard & garden at back. Right of
carriage way over adjoining property. Covered Ten-Pin ground. Two stables containing 7 stalls & lean-to
hay house.
Land Tax 8s 6d; Free Rent to Manor of Beccles 1d 3/4d; to Rosehall 1s 4d.
(Sold to Jordan for £390- note considerable drop in 1906-Sold for £275)
1852
1859
S Walne returns thanks for encouragement of 12 years while she lived at the White Horse - now taken the
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 11 December 1860 Page 4, column 2
BECCLES INQUEST--On Monday the 10th inst., an inquest was held at the Duke Inn, before B.L. GROSS, Esq., on the body of
Mary Anne, the wife of John TYRELL, tailor, of this place, aged 47, who died suddenly on Friday evening the 7th inst. From the
evidence it appeared that the deceased was of consumptive habits, and previous to her marriage, which event took place only 12
weeks since, had an attack of hoemorrage [sic] on the lungs. On Friday evening she was in her usual state of health, but upon
retiring to rest was seized with a fit of coughing, and asked her husband to get her some water, as she began to spit blood; and also
requested him to fetch their next door neighbour, Mrs CAGIL. As he was complying with the latter request, he heard deceased fall,
and upon re-entering the chamber with Mrs CAGIL, he found she had fallen on the floor, and was lying on her right side, and
bleeding at the mouth. In about four minutes after this she expired. The jury returned a verdict, "Died by the Visitation of God from
natural causes."
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 12 January 1864 Page 4, column 4
DEATHS
On the 6th January, at Beccles, Mr Robert DARKEN, landlord of the Duke Inn, aged 57 years.
1868
1868
1872
Transfer of Licences: The Duke Inn from Robert Jordan to Samuel Fisk
LICENSING: These were given leave to open at 5.30 am instead of 6 am: [incuding] Edward Bailey (Duke) -
all granted
SALE: Executors of late Robert Jordan, butcher
Lot 2: The well-frequented Public House called the Duke Inn in Ballygate in the occupation of Samuel
Fiske, a yearly tenant. Only outgoing: Land Tax 5s 2d
1878
1879
1879
LICENSE TRANSFER: Duke Inn Edward Bailey to Luke Smith
LICENSE TRANSFER: Duke Inn: from Edward Bailey to Luke Smith
POLICE COURT: Robert Gosling accused of stealing cap from John Gooch a marine store dealer living at
the Angel, Ballygate, kept by Frederick Hall. Incident happened at the Duke.
but returned and police called. Fined 10s.
LICENCES: 4) The Duke to William Walpole Moore
COUNCIL: PLAN passed: additions to the Duke Inn.
SALE: Colchester Brewery Co to sell the “RED Cow” in Ingate. Also the “Victoria Arms”, Ingate. Also
The “George & Dragon”, Hungate Lane. Also “The Duke” in Ballygate.
1899
1907
1818
1820
1824
1828
1829
1832
1834
1839
1841
1841
1841
1849
1849
FW Farr
census
Justices Book
described as “Duke of Cumberland”
George Pleaants
William Algar
William Notley
described as “Duke William” also refered to as “The Duke”
William Bansbey
Primett
George Crowe
George Crowe
George Crowe
George Crowe
Palmer
Transfer of licence refused to James Barkway
1851
1853
1861
1863
1868
1871
1871
1881
1881 CENSUS
1891
1896
1904
1906
1907
1914
1914
1922
1933
1936
1937
1965
census
Robert Jordan
Robert Jordan
Justices’ Book
Thomas Read
census
Worthington
James Davy
M 25
publican
b. Kessingland
Edward Bailey
Luke Smith
Samuel Fisk
Robert Darkin
Edward Bailey
M 34
Duke Public House
innkeeper & butcher
Mary Ann SMITH
census
Colchester Brewing Co
Colchester Brewing Co
survey
Albert Jordan
M
41
Luke Smith
Sam Godbold
F
Norwich, Norfolk, England
M 52
Wife
b. Beccles
Albert Jordan
Arthur Coe
Inn closed by this time
Lowestoft Steam Laundry Co Receiving Office
Henry Millichamp
Henry Millichamp
4 bedrooms, 4 sitting , Public House
4 occupants
house & office
outfitter
Albert Jordan
AE Jordan
Hodge & Spurgeon Ltd
THE ‘‘DUKE’’ INN PUBLIC HOUSE,
House are Wash-house, open Shed, and Domestic Offices.
rent of £15, tenant paying rates.
Tenant, and are not sold with the Property.
Auction for inspection, and will be handed to the Purchaser on completion of the Purchase. The Property is sold subject to this agreement,
1772
1795
1799
1803
Thomas Ward for the south side of a messuage in Ballygate
William Smith “Inn Holder”; one divided moiety of tent in Ballygate late
Rent 1s 5d
William Smith - Tenant: John Nicholds
John Nicholds, butcher, one divided moiety of tent. in Ballygate, formerly
[John Nicholds married Ann Reynolds in 1770.; they had 9 children between
1806
John Nicholls (butcher) south end of messuage in Ballygate, Thomas Morse, Thomas Ward, William
1s 5d
Anne Nicholls, widow of John Nicholls, butcher, tent late John Nicholls, before William Smith, sometime
1d 1/2d
Ann Nicholls, widow of John Nicholls, butcher; south end of a messuage in Ballygate in her occupation
1s 5d
1827
Ballygate: House & Butcher’s Shop (large rarden, spacious yards, slaughter
Jeremiah Taylor, Tenement on west side of Ballgate adjoining the Duke, in his own use, late Ann
1s 5d
Jeremiah Taylor, butcher; messe. on west side of Ballygate, late Ann Nicholls
1829
1838
J Taylor late Nicholds
SALE 17 September 1838
Eligible situation for a butcher in Beccles.
A very excellent Dwelling House, with a Butcher’s Shop, Capital Slaughter House, Pound, Stable, Cart
a small paddock
building upon. Situated in Ballygate, late in
butcher, deceased, are all freehold, in excellent repair, and subject
annual Land Tax of 9 shillings
Robert Jordan of Wilingham, Suffolk, butcher, messe. on west side of Ballygate,
1840
1870
Robert Jordan, butcher, tent on west side of Ballygate adjoining the Duke
SALE: Executors of Robert Jordan, butcher: [Robert Jordan died 14 December 1869 aged 62]
Valuable property late in the occupation of the deceased, in which a well-established family trade has
LOT 1: The Dwelling House & domestic offices, Garden & Summer House occupied by the deceased in
convenient offices also
Shop & Counting House standing in a coomanding position in the New Market
The above are all freehold. Only outgoing: Land Tax 19s 6d.
With this Lot will be sold the goodwill of the Butcher’s business, which has averaged 6 bullocks & 25
1871
LAWSUIT: Richard Bohun [16 Ballygate] against William Beckett, butcher [20 Ballygate] for allowing
Richard Bohun: “ I live in Ballygate near the premises. He suffered from a severe smell. The stench was a
of Nuisances: I
complain of in the slaughter House, but
beyond there was a blood pit, which contained a great quantity of
three quarters full and into it thrown two or three bushels of fresh grain. The blood was in
an advanced stage of decomposition and the pigs had been fed from it, the trough and floor being
bin
the animals and were
laid there some time.
windows, there came in
would have rather sat up all night than slept in
great pains to prevent smells. James Mullett [4 Ballygate] said the smell
intolerable. Mr Beckett’s premise were to the west. Mr Kerrison [23 Ballygate] gave similar
Mr Beckett: “There is a paved yard at the back of my house [20 Ballygate], with a fall of four feet
month and when the
house there is a tank which will hold 12 pails of
this blood & the pigs devour it faster than I can get it. There were two
a calf killed yesterday and the blood will all be eaten by tonight. The muck bin is at the
further end of the yard & the entrails when thrown into the bin are covered with stable muck. In the
becomes disagreeable.
with a water cart at 11 o’clock at night and the
next morning and everything cleaned up. The pig sty is white washed once a
fortnight. There is no other way of emptying cesspools than carrying it away in carts. The place was not
the hay.”
SALE; 25 March 1904:
Poll.
1781
1814
1820
1824
1828
1832
1841
1841
1851
1851
1861
1871
1871
census
census
census
Robert Jordan
Robert Jordan
Robert Jordan
William Beckett
Robert Jordan
Robert Jordan
Thomas Ward
Mrs Nicholds
Mrs Nicholds
Mrs Nicholds
Sue Nicholds
Jeremiah Taylor
Robert Jordan
35
house & slaughter house
M 42
house & slaughter house
M 37
Robert Jordan
b. Beccles
Robert Jordan
William Beckett
2 dau, 2 sons
Elizabeth Beckett
Butcher’s wife
Norf
1881 CENSUS
Susan E. POLL
Jonas C. POLL
George A. POLL
M
38
M
M
F
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Ovington, Norfolk, England
Wife
Scholar
Scholar
7
Son
Constance N. POLL
Reginald E. POLL
Walter H. POLL
Catherine I. POLL
Clare KNIGHTS
4
1
F
M
24
31
19
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
M
F
F
Daur
Bedingham, Norfolk, England
Bedingham, Norfolk, England
Haddiscoe, Norfolk, England
U
U
Sister
Servant
Inn Barmaid
Domestic Servant General
1896
1904
1906
1907
1914
1914-18
1914-18
1927
1936
1933+
1965
survey
Clement Poll
Walter Poll
Mrs CP Poll
Clement Poll
Clement Poll
WH Poll
Mrs Poll
Frankland, Robert
5 bedrooms, 4 sitting, disused Slaught Ho
Ernest G Moore, of the Middlesex Regiment
War
War
Walter Poll
George Suggate
George Suggate
John Reeve
LOT 2 was the row of cottages along Stepping Hill
1838
Five Capital brick & tiled Cottages or Tenements, with Yard, Stable & Pump with fine spring water,
&
tenants,) at rents amounting to £17
A small part of the Yard at the back of the Cottages, with the Pump & outbuildings thereon, is Copyhold
This Lot is exclusive of the Wall next the Street & is sold subject to the use of the pump & privy by the
Apportioned Land Tax
Quit Rent to the Manor of Beccles
Free Rent to Manor of Beccles
As to Lot 3, and a small part of Lot 2, the title shall commence with the will of Orpha Gooch dated
4d 1/2d
5d 1/2d
estate in
Lots 2 & 3 are sold subject to the free use by the public of the present way or passage through or over
Reserve £145. Bidding reached £135. Bought in
1838
An excellent freehold brick & Tiled Cottage (nearly new) situate in PUDDINGMOOR adjoining Lot 2,
untenanted.
Apportioned Land Tax
As to Lot 3, and a small part of Lot 2, the title shall commence with the will of Orpha Gooch dated
Lots 2 & 3 are sold subject to the free use by the public of the present way or passage through or over
1882
SALE of Harriet Meen’s property 21 June 1882
Brick & Tiled cottages in three tenements in Ballygate with side entrances from Puddingmoor
in the occupation of Alfred Cobb, Edward Weavers, Matilda Spall.
Map showing position & information above
1851
1851
1861
1871
1871
1881
1881 CENSUS
census
census
Meen, Harriet
M 34
W 55
Hood, William
tailor
Goffin, Elizabeth
Goffin, Eliza
greengrocer
Cobb, Alfred
b Royton, Norf
1 son, 1 dau
£4- 10s
Meen, Harriet
Meen, Harriet
£4- 10s
£4- 10s
Meen, Harriet
Mary Ann COBLE
Naomi WEAVERS
Benjamin WEAVERS
M
45
F
M
F
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Step Daugh ((Daughter In Law))
Step Son ((In Law))
10
Handicap: Imbecile From Birth
1896
1904
1906
1907
1914
1933+
1936
survey
Walton, Joshua
Walton, Joshua
JP Walton
Smith, Robert
Burnham, Mrs
Roe, Mrs
Smith, Robert
Smith, Robert
Robert Smith
greengrocer
Woolner, Wm
1882
1896
1904
1906
survey
Walton Joshua
Walton, Joshua
JP Walton
Bellward
Mr Bellward
2 bedrooms, 2 sitting
£4
1841
1851
1851
1861
1871
1871
1881
1881
census
census
census
CENSUS
30
M 43
M 34
agricultural labourer
Lockwood, John
agricultural labourer
Dennington, Robert
Weavers, George
agr lab
Weavers, Edward
Meen, Harriet
b. Ipswich
Meen, Harriet
Meen, Harriet
£4- 10s
wife, 2 sons, 1 dau, father, mother, sister
Meen, Harriet
M
38
F
F
F
F
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Ellen WEAVERS
Emma SMITH
Rose H. WEAVERS
Rhode C. WEAVERS
Step Daugh ((Daughter In Law))
Daughter
Daur
3
1
1896
1904
1907
Walton, Joshua
Walton, Joshua
Reeder, Sarah
Rowley, H
£4
on the west side of Ballygate & the east side of Puddingmoor
The southern part was the Cliff House garden & was split between Messrs Crowfoot & Stone.
1693
1736
1743
John Brewster & William Boonfellow, for part of a tent late Hawkes in Puddingmoor
Robert Smyth, part of a tent in Puddingmoor, late Brewster &Bunfellow, before Hawkes
Thomas Baxter & Robert Roe, hold tents late Brewster in Puddingmoor
Rent 4d
1751
1783
1812
1818
1819
PROPERTY B
1751
1761
1794
1799
1800
1818
1832
1832
Henry Baxter, tent in Puddingmoor, late his father, Thomas Baxter, Brewster, Hook
Richard Roe, tent in Puddingmoor, formerly Henry Baxter, before Thomas Baxter
Rent 2d
Philip Dykes, freehold tenement in Puddingmoor, formerly Henry Baxter, before Thomas
Baxter, late Richard Roe (later Mrs Stone part, & WE Crowfoot)
Philip Dykes Esq., liberty given to enclose part of waste lying
BETWEENthe footpath leading down Roe’s Hill
and the wall on the left hand side thereof
which adjoins a garden belonging to Philip Dykes on the SOUTH
and extends there up to the extremity of the wall on the NORTH
Richard Roe, in Puddingmoor, late Hooke, Brewster, late John Roe, his father, decsd
Elizabeth Roe, widow, messe in Puddingmoor, late Richard Roe, decsd, her husband,
Rent 2d
Value 10s
Richard Roe, carpenter, messe in Puddingmoor. late Elizabeth Roe, widow, his
Philip Dykes, freehold messe in Puddingmoor, late Richard Roe, before of Elizabeth
Elizabeth Stone, widow, part of a tent in Puddingmoor, late Philip Dykes, before
Elizabeth Stone, tent in Puddingmoor, late Philip Dykes, before Richard Roe, formerly
Hooke
These last two pieces are laid into and situate at the south west corner of a piece of
[Mrs Elizabeth Stone was the aunt of WE Crowfoot’s wife, Ellen.]
WE Crowfoot, late Dykes, Roe’s free [late Stone]
WE Crowfoot late Dykes before Baxter [late Stone]
[It seems that Philip Dykes and subsequently William Crowfoot (by 1860) owned all the property
1860
1860
Rent 1d
both Ballygate &
enclosed by
1860
WE Crowfoot, part late Dykes, near Roe’s Hill
[It seems that Philip Dykes and subsequently William Crowfoot (by 1860) owned all the property
both Ballygate &
predecessor. The
waste. It was not coneted to Mrs
The Parish Records did not go back before 1810 (called the Parish Books)
This plot partly fronted Ballygate and partly fronted Puddingmoor. The tenement was in the south west cormer of the site in
1630
John Parminter: John Parminter was admitted and after the death of Julia Parminter his mother, at a
Thomas Manthorpe
Edward Dennington deed of feoffment under Thomas Manthorpe on 7 April 1649, the said Thomas,
1651
gardens
land belonging to the
Puddingmoor in part of the WEST
Lands 21ft by 9ft at the west end of the said messe & between the messe and Puddingmoor.
John Parminter was admitted and after the death of Julia Parminter his mother, at a court in the fifth year
Copyhold to the
bailiffs to seize the parcel of land
Edward Dennington did fealty for one messe with yard on west side of Ballygate, late
1654
Edward Dennington surrenders a parcel of land of the demesne of the manor containing by estimation
Manthorpe and
Puddingmoor NORTHWARDS
which was lately taken into the lord’s hands as forfeited because Thomas Manthorpe, son, the same
John Botswaine,
1657
John Botswaine was admiited (16 Nov) upon the surrender of Edward Dennington to a parcel of the
which the said
BETWEEN the messuage and Puddingmoor and Abuts on Puddingmoor Northwards [in fact WEST]
upon the ground belonging to St Mary Magdalene in Beccles, SOUTHWARDS
which the said Edward Dennington had at the Court 14 April 1652
John Botswaine, son of John Botswaine admitted (3 September) to the premises
1677
weaver :-
Payne, situate
called Puddingmoor,
the messe and grounds sometime of Francis Warne in part and the messe and grounds now or late of
Rose Hawke admitted
Elizabeth Bunfellow & Mary Brewster, daughters & co-heirs of Rose Hawke admitted.
Elizabeth Bunfellow & Mary Brewster lately dead. Bailiff to seize: 21ft of land;
at the end of a messuage late Botswayne to the WEST
1687
1739
1743
1756
Matthew Spencer, bricklayer, land late Elizabeth Bunfellow and Mary Brewster
John Bradnam, the younger, cordwainer, for Copyhold land of Matthew Spence, 21ft of land at the end
BETWEEN late Botswaine to the west, [in fact EAST]
1765
1807
1829
Bradnum - Bunfellow: 21ft of Cophold land, late Brewster late Matthew Spence
William Bradnum, gardener, messe in Ballygate, late Isaac Mayhew, before
Philip Dykes, Esq., from William Bradnum, 21ft of land lying at the east end of a messe between/ late
for £15
Dykes, Philip, Esq. William Sayer of Thurlton, Copyhold, Rows Hill late Bradnum Rent 4d 1/2d
1838
A substantial COTTAGE,in Ballygate Street, Beccles, with Yard and Garden, now in the occupation of
thereabout.
Pump of excellent water, and Garden ; now occupied by the
tenant, at the rent of
Copyhold of the Manor of Beceles, Fine arbitrary.
Apportioned Land Tax
Quit Rent .. .
0
0
8
1
0
1 1/2
Puddingmoor (later Miss
towards the west
Better described as:
21ft & outbuildings abutting on premises of Willaim Balls to the NORTH
Premises lately purchased by Dorothea Howman EAST
Premises purchased by William Sayer SOUTH & in part WEST
1839
Fine 30s
Dorothy Howman, messe in Ballygate, formerly Blowers, afterwards Mayhew, since Bradnum, late
1845
Dorothea Howman, spinster, admitted on surrender of William Sayer of Thurlton, for £25, 21 ft of land
ABUTTING
upon premises lately purchased by and now belonging to Miss Dorothea Howman to the EAST;
upon premises lately William Sayer and since purchased of him by Dorothea Howman to the SOUTH;
and part to the WEST, and by almshouses in part to the WEST;
on the premises of William Balls to the NORTH;
1860
1862
Dorothea Howman 21ft of land with pump. Copyhold
SALE: Monday 9 June 1862 by order of the executors of Miss Howman:
[Well Situated and genteel Residence, with Conservatory, Garden, Coach House, Stable, etc.]
LOT 2; [lot 1 was No 27 Ballygate, Ballygate House]
A brick and tile cottage in Puddingmoor Street, with pump, shed, yard and garden adjoining Lot 1.
Michaelmas, next.
expense of the
Of this Lot 21ft of land with the pump and outbuildings are copyhold of the Manor of Beccles, fine
1863
Edmund Hollond, (on the death of Doroth Howman) 21ft of land with pump and outbuildings
premises late of Dorothea Howman towards the EAST and SOUTH
& in part towards the WEST
and by almshouses in other part WEST.
admitted 1845 from William Sayer
1851
1861
1871
1881
1896
1904
1907
Howman, Dorothea
Howman, Dorothea
Hollond, Rev Edw
Hollond, Rev Edw
Hollond, Rev E exors
Hollond, Rev
Jerrold, William
Gardiner, William jun
Gardener, William
Gardener, Williamchimney sweep
1600.2
1670
Henry Ferryman
John Herod, one piece of Land, late parcel of the waste of this Manor, containing in length 82ft, and in
BETWEEN
The Lord’s waste on part of the EAST
Lands formerly of John Stpleton towards the SOUTH
and abut on the Lord’s Waste towards the NORTH
ALSO
BETWEEN
The Common Street & the King’s Highway called Puddingmoor in part on the WEST
abuts upon Common Land called Water Lane on the SOUTH
and upon Ballygate to the NORTH
ALSO
to one Cottage with an orchard to the same adjoining upon the Cliff near Puddingmoor formerly of
1723
1739
Thomas Yull
Thomas YULL of Pulham, surgeon, two COTTAGES, formerly of Thomas Thornton TO Edmund
(surrendered to
The other TENEMENT formerly in the occupation of William Matchet & since of Henry Ferryman, with
Edmund Ward, tent formerly in the occupation of William Matchett and since of Henry
1752
1765
1769
William Gowing, late Edmund Ward, tent formerly in the occupation of William
appurtenances
Elizabeth Lee, wife of Joseph Lee, yeoman, heiress of Edward Ward, her father, (in the occupation of
Mutford,
Elizabeth Ward, now Ann Lee,
John Herod 5 October 1670
That Elizabeth Lee, widow, and Ann Andrews, lately the wife of John Andrews of Barnby, husbandman.
the will of Edmund
Lee the sum of 20s per year, or Sarah
Sarah Russell, wife of Edward Russell, a gardener, says
Asks for power of entry to premises. Formerly in the occupation of William Matchett,
since of Henry Ferryman, late of Elizabeth Ward and then of Ann Lee. Sarah Russell, to have possession
reaching the age of
Edward Russell to Philip Dykes, Esq., subject nevertheless for life of Sarah Russell [died 1829 aged 73]
of Henry
all the yards and grounds and
1670. On the east side thereof another small tent or
Philip Dykes, Esq
1838
27 Puddingmoor. This property is in heavy type:
occupation
amounting to £7. per annum, or thereabout.
of Elizabeth Cullingford, and William Pallant, at weekly rents
of £10.]
Apportioned Land Tax
Quit Rent .. .
0
0
8
1
0
1 1/2
1839
WE Crowfoot, for £185, Copyhold. tent formerly in the occupation of William Matchett, after Henry
John
[It seems that Philip Dykes and subsequently William Crowfoot (by 1860) owned all the property
both Ballygate &
WE Crowfoot, late Dykes, Copyhold.
WE Crowfoot, late Dykes, copyhold
1862
Rent 9d
1838
RATES BALLYGATE 22.2
1838
LAND OPPOSITE THE OLD RECTORY
1832
The Cottages on this site were pulled down in 1865 and 1866. Cliff House had been built by January 1867. There were 6 cottages
1670
John Herod, one piece of Land, late parcel of the waste of this Manor, containing in length 82ft, and in
BETWEEN
The Lord’s waste on part of the EAST
Lands formerly of John Stpleton towards the SOUTH
and abut on the Lord’s Waste towards the NORTH
ALSO
a Tenement or Cottage with orchards & gardens to the same belonging, containing together 2 1/2 roods,
BETWEEN
The Common Street & the King’s Highway called Puddingmoor in part on the WEST
abuts upon Common Land called Water Lane on the SOUTH
and upon Ballygate to the NORTH
ALSO
to one Cottage with an orchard to the same adjoining upon the Cliff near Puddingmoor formerly of
1700
1739
Widow Gardner, tent in Puddingmoor, late Yells
Thomas Yull of Pulham, surgeon surrendered to Edmund Ward, yeoman two cottages, formerly of
COPY
Rent 1d
ALSO
Edmund Ward
7 Aug 1752)
Edmund Ward, formerly in occupation of Mary Blowers, widow, now in occupation of Caleb Dunn,
1d
1751
1757
Caleb Dunn, [carpenter] for a tent in Puddingmoor, late Yells, before Gardner COPY
Caleb Dunn surrenders to James Smith, single man, tenement formerly of Mary Blowers & now in the
Rent 1d
with a hedge &
Ann Smith, widow 22 Oct 1779) -
Ann Smith, widow of James Smith, tent formerly in the occupation of Mary Blowers, widow, and now in
Ann Smith, widow, relict of James Smith, tent formerly in the occupation of Mary Blowers, widow,
November 1740)
Thomas Rede, on surrender of daughters of Ann Smith. Tent formerly Mary Blowers, James Smith, &
Philip Dykes, from Thomas Rede, formerly of Mary Blowers, widow, lately of James Smith & since of
of Ann
WE Crowfoot, tent formerly Mary Blowers, widow, lately James Smith, & since Robert Ward & half a
water. Late Philip
[It seems that Philip Dykes and subsequently William Crowfoot (by 1860) owned all the property
both Ballygate &
CORPORATION & PARISH MEETING: Letter from Mr Crowfoot: The wall which has fallen down
property of Mrs
ground was enclosed from the waste - it
CHANGES TO SITE
The evidence that this site was filled with cottages before 1866 is:
owning
the names in the rate book
listed after 1841) are listed in Ballygate & four in
tenants.
housing the same families. By
again and now belong to Mr Joseph Kent. They are now
they are listed as being “pulled down.”
Joseph L Kent, also owned the ironmongery shop, No 2 Hungate. It seems that his son was living in
a lovely view. He
DEATH of Mr W Ayrton, FRMS of the Cliff, Ballygate died on Saturday at Belfast. He was best
special study of Broadland. He was a native of
and Pauline Fleischman. He married Ellen Graham Brown
shooting the study of microscopy and published “The Discovery and Life History of
SALE: Household effects, Mrs Ayrton, who is leaving town. The CLIFF, BALLYGATE
SALE: The Cliff, Ballygate: Sale by Read Stanford & Owles on 3 July 1922
1922
IN BASEMENT: entrance Hall with brick pavement floor, hlazed sides and fanlight to door.
HOUSEKEEPER’S ROOM 11ft 6ins x 10ft 6in; Hob Stove & 2 recessed cupboards.
Capital Store Room, Pantry with small wine bin
Large KITCHEN with brick pavement floor, cooking range with boiler, 4 recessed cupboard & shelves
Scullery with brick pavement floor, large iron oven, copper, sink with sanitary trap & tap over & soft
Cellar .
DINING ROOM 14ft 6in x 12ft 10ins with large front & small side Windows, slow combustion Stove
DRAWING ROOM 22ft 3in x 13ft 10in, with 2 large windows, slow combustion Stove, tiled hearth &
BREAKFAST ROOM 11ft 8in x 9ft 5in, slow combustion Stove with tiled hearth & sides, marble
FIRST FLOOR: 4 BEDROOMS: 14ft 8in x 14ft 2in; 14ft 2in x 12ft; 12ft x 9ft 7in; 13ft 2in x 8ft 5in
Three fitted with Stoves & hanging cupboards.
BATH ROOM with porcelain enamel Bath, Lavatory basin & WC
SECOND FLOOR Box Room & storage
TERRACED GARDEN, three parts of which is walled-in & planted with ornamental trees & shrubs;
combined, with
closet. Brick boarded & corrugated
Mains Water.
The property is in the occupation of Mrs Ayrton (whose tenancy expires 31 July 1922)
The Title to commence 15 March 1889.
Property by indenture 31 May 1889 conveyed in contemplation of marriage to Trustees upon trust to
at sea during the
before 20 May 1920 (when the wife was
1931
(Bought Mrs Hallam £800)
COTTAGE 1
1841
1841
1851
1851
1851
1861
1863
1865
1866 Jan
1866 Apr
census
census
census
60
W 53
U 21
labourer
Grimson, Edward
agricultural labourer
tailor
Stimpson, Robert
Stimpson, Robert
Stimpson, Robert
-
pulled down
Crowfoot, WE
b. Beccles
Crowfoot, WE
Crowfoot, WE
Jecks, William
£3- 10s
£3-10s
£4-10s
Kent, Joseph
1841
1851
1851
1861
1863
1865
1866 Jan
1866 Apr
COTTAGE 3
1841
census
Crowfoot, WE
W 78
Walker, Mary
Hunt, Widow
Sprunt, Widow
Sprunt, Hannah
-
pulled down
£1- 5s
Crowfoot, WE
Crowfoot, WE
Jecks, William
£1-5s
£2
Kent, Joseph
1871
1871
1881 CENSUS
census
Kent, Jos
Kent, Jos
M 59
wife, f-in-law, 2 visitors, 1 fem ser
£30
Joseph L Kent
ironmonger
Charlotte KENT
Mary Ann RICHES
M
U
69
36
F
F
Silsoe, Bedford, England
Beccles, Suffolk, EnglanServant
Wife
Domestic Servant Housekeeper
1896
1904
1906
1907
1914
1914-18 War
1922
1933+
1936
1965
survey
De Vine, Mrs PC
De Vine, Mrs PC
Trustees of Mrs Devine
Ayrton, Wm
Ayrton, Wm
Cliff Ho
Cliff Ho
4 bedrooms, 5 sitting
£48
30
Ayrton, Wm
Ayrton, William
2nd Lieut William Ayrton
Ayrton, Mrs
Rt Rev Bishop Gray
Hartley, Mrs
George Haworth
Sixteenth Century with considerable later additions. Two storeys and attic with four dormers. Frontage about 75ft with seven
below). Small porch at back with ogee brick arched window with sashes in flush frame, and curious glazing
bars reflecting ogee curves. Over this porch is a bell turret. One original sixteenth century window frame at
back, and seven replacements of probable sixteenth century casements. One sixteenth century, remains in
The front is of worked flints with many red brick headers. Suffolk yellow brick quoins and window jambs. Brick gable ends corbelled
in eighteenth century wood case in sixteenth century style with four-centre wood frame under square
lintel with stone label moulding. There is an inscription in slate surrounded with stone moulding on end
“Sir John Leman, Knt., Alderman of London founded this school ..... AD MDCXX[X?]I and ... This building was prepared and
There is a small apparently contemporary inside with Latin inscription stating that Sir John Leman endowed the School in 1631, and
in Sir John Leman’s will dated 8 July 1631 which reads:- “I give and bequeath all that Messuage ... now
used for a school house ... situated in Beccles ... in a certain street called Ballygate”. Regarding the
extensive alterations made at the date 1762, all records of the administration of the Charity exist, and the
minutes of the meeting in 1762 and 1763 have been referred to and the following extract made:-
The house itself is originally of the sixteenth century with considerable later additions. Straight gable end with depressed arched
nineteenth century Tudor, but some of them may be original. The alterations of c 1762 may well have
included the refacing of the front with its present flint with red brick headers.
1576
1593
1631
1762
Thomas Russells, for his new tenement, late John Thorn
Thomas Russell, for his tenement, late John Thorne
Task 1s 4d
141 timbers and 1 Pollard sold to Mr Randall Abbot for £235, 33 Pollards for £14.7 to pay for
Alterations and additions to the School house indicated and described in certain estimates and plan by
Mr
The sum of £272 16s 6d was ordered to be laid out in and about certain alterations to the school house
whereas several
other ones adjudged still necessary. It is
sum not exceeding £100 shall be raised as soon as may be by the sale of
timber off lands belonging to the said school.” The above sum would cover very extensive
century the
made.
LEMAN SCHOOL: SS Jones, Master. Term starts 21 July.
1873
1910
COUNCIL: A step should be laid to the door of the Leman School
17 Century Leman School on the outskirts of the Town with grounds, commanding a fine & extensive
He has practised in Beccles for about seven years as assistant to Crowfoot, Fox and Wood Hill, on the
panel doctor when
own.
1841
1841
1851
1851
1871
1871
1881 CENSUS
Census
Census
Census
Jones, SS
Boyce, Hy
Schoolmaster, 5 pupils living in
Leman House
Leman House
Schoolmaster
Free School
Master, sir John Leman School
Free School
wife, 3 dau, 1 son
Mary A. BOYCE
Rosa E. BOYCE
Albert H. LIVOCK
Alice E.M. LIVOCK
Alice M. LIVOCK
Gertrude M. LIVOCK
Emma LINDER
M
U
M
M
55
22
27
26
F
F
15
F
F
M
F
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
F
Ellingham, Norfolk, England
Pakefield, Suffolk, England
Norwich, Norfolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Wife
Daur
Boarder
Wife
1 m
Pimlico, Middlesex, England
1904
1907
1914
1922
1936
1937
1965
PNEU School
Free School
Boyce, Henry
Owles, Oscar
Owles, Mrs Oscar
Owles, Mrs
Owles, Mrs Oscar
Miss Pagan
Boyce, Hy
Leman House
Leman House
Leman House
32
1681. It provided for the education of 48 scholars, whereof 44 from time to time to he of the
inhabitants of Beecles before others, two of Ringsfield and two of Gilliugham. The Portreeve and
“24 chief men of the Corporation
the master, usher, and scholars of the same. It was provided by
under the original scheme, that the master “shall receive of the abler parents 12d, and of the less
able 6d., but of the poor nothing. which the overseers of the school shall judge of.” A more recent
scheme, sanctioned by the Charity Commissioners, provides for the working of the school under
twelve governors, and the payment of school fees not exceeding £3 per annum for each boy. Eight
scholarships of £3 each are provided, and three exhibitions, if the income of the Foundation allows,
of £20 each; to be awarded by examination as vacancies occur. The endowment is derived from
land and tenements in
amounting to about £115. As a result of inquiry by the Charity Commissioners it is probable that
further alterations in the scheme will shortly be made. Mr. H. Boyce is the present Headmaster.
Market. This property formerly belonged to the late Mr. Samuel White, who purchased the old
school house and did much to preserve its historic character. Mr. White must have come into
It bears the date February 28th, 1633, and is the licence of alienation granted to Robert and William Leman, Executors of
transferring certain buildings, including the school house at Ballygate and farmlands in surrounding
It is of interest to recall that by his will, dated July 8th. 1631, Sir John founded the free school at Ballygate for 44 children
foundation he bequeathed certain lands and tenements to the Corporation. The “rents, issues and
profits arising therefrom were directed to be used in meeting the cost of educating, teaching and
For his “pains and maintenance” the usher was to receive the sum of £18 annually, while the master was awarded the
school house. They had the doubtful privilege of paying for the repair of the “said messuage or
tenement” used for the house, and for its walls, pales and fences. One-third of this money was to
be found by the usher, the master being responsible for the remainder
Sir John died in 1632 at the age of 88 and was buried in the church of St. Michael’s, Crooked Lane, now one of London’s
mortmain” to convey to the Portreeve and Corporation the various properties which were the
It is this document which has been brought to light. Written in Latin, it consists of a piece of heavy parchment. Only a
parchment is graced by a portrait of Charles the First, and across the top runs an elaborate border
Miss Lilian J. Redstone, the County Archivist has provided a translation. A copy of this, together with the document itself
licence, apart from the school house, are given as “commonly called or known by the names of
Willoughbies and Girdles with the lands thereto belonging, situate in Gillingham, Gelston
(Geldeston). Wyndell and Wynstan (the now non-existent parish next to Gillingham). also parcels
of meadow, pasture and wood, containing by estimation some 30 acres near Barsham Bridge, and
of other free lands. tenements, closes. etc called or known by the names of Great Cobbs. Little
Cobbs, Cobblesmeadowe. Fooclnell. Blanchards Acre and the Horseclose with a grove thereto
A deed found at the same time bears the date 1773 and refers to the redemption of estates at Beccles (Ingate), Worlingham
a Beecles surgeon and apothecary.
1936
Jarvis, Chas
Rawlyngs
Coppinge, Robert
Nuttell, Henry
Wells, Simon
Forby, John
Browne, Thomas
Cole, Michael
Audley, Edward
Moore, Thomas
Davey, Robert
Burrows, William
Sayer, Charles
Jones, Sam
Boyce, Henry
1639
1640-1649
1650-1657
1657-1667
1667- 1672
1672-1676
1676-1710
1710-1726
1726-1761
1762-1797
1797-1838
!838-1847
1848-1866
1866-1908 [1904?]died 1908 aged 89?
died March 1649
induced to resign
died 1714
died 1727, schoolmaster
died 1761
died 1797, aged 51
died 1838, aged 72
died 1866
Licensed 1662
Licensed 1667
Licensed 1711
Licensed 1735
HM 7 years
HM 10 years
HM 5 years
HM 4 years
HM 34 years
HM 16 years
HM 35 years
HM 35 years
HM 41 years
HM 9 years
HM 18 years
HM 42 years
Maplezden, Richard
Vycars
West, William
Hawes, Robert
Sherwood, Robert
Layer, Thomas
Cooke, Anthony
Collins, William
Mason, Henry
Yallop, William
Mason, Henry
Bull, James
Cole, Michael
Andrews, Thomas
Rede, Edward
Audley, Edward
Smyth, James
Lincoln, John
Clarke, Henry
Fryer, Henry
Cooke, John Thomas
Burrage
Sayer, Charles James
Bezant, Robert
Cotton, James
Lush, Henry
Hayward, John
Adamson, FE
Piper, James Henry
1643-1652
1657-1662
1671-1681
1681-1684
1684-1701
1701-1704
1704-1708
1708-1711
1713-1730
1730-1745
1745-1751
1751-1775
1779-1792
1792-1802
1818-18?
1835-1838
1840-1841
1841-1842
1842-1845
to Australia
1855-?
BETWEEN
The Lord’s waste on part of the EAST
Lands formerly of John Stpleton towards the SOUTH
and abut on the Lord’s Waste towards the NORTH
ALSO
a Tenement or Cottage with orchards & gardens to the same belonging, containing together 2 1/2 roods,
BETWEEN
The Common Street & the King’s Highway called Puddingmoor in part on the WEST
abuts upon Common Land called Water Lane on the SOUTH
and upon Ballygate to the NORTH
ALSO
to one Cottage with an orchard to the same adjoining upon the Cliff near Puddingmoor formerly of
1634
1649
1651
Proclamation: Whosoever did claim any right to the tenement in which Robert Harman, deceased, did
and part of the
BETWEEN Ballygate on the EAST
and the street called Puddingmoor in part and the land on which the lord’s pound formerly stood, in part,
abutting upon the land called Watery Lane towards the SOUTH
and upon Ballygate towards the NORTH
In the 36th year of Queen Elizabeth [1594] granted to Robert Herring and his heirs by quarterly
1652
1652
The lands and tents of Robert Harman were handed back to the manor, to Joseph Harbor:
BETWEEN Spittlehill on the SOUTH
and a messe late John Thorne of the NORTH [Leman House]
abutting upon Ballygate towards the EAST
and Puddingmoor towards the WEST
Ann Harman, late wife of Robert Harman, deceased, a cottage or tent with yard and garden called
died.
Alice Stone, a tenement late Harbour at the Hospital COPY (now William Bendy)
Alice Stone, a tenement late Harbour at the Hospital COPY (now William Bendy)
William Bendy, a tenement by the Hospital, late Stone COPYHOLD
William Bendy, [born 1667] tanner, died, William Bendy to inherit the messuage or tenement and lands
1700
1736
1746
Rent 10d
BETWEEN a piece of land called Spittal Hill on the SOUTH
The messuage of John Thorne on the NORTH [Leman House]
Ballygate to the EAST
Puddingmoor to the WEST
1755
Mary Bendy, [born 1729] daughter of William Bendy,[William Bendy died in December 1754]
Bridges.[see
John Leyland & Mary, his wife, formerly Bendy [John Leyland married Mary Bendy in July 1763],
land
Ballygate
1823
The messuage of John Thorne on the NORTH [Leman House]
Ballygate to the EAST
Puddingmoor to the WEST
Rev Robert Rede, (late Robert Rede Cooper) received by will of Robert Rede, Copyhold: ancient
Ballygate
The messuage of John Thorne on the NORTH [Leman House]
Ballygate to the EAST
Robert Rede received 19 December 1788 on surrender of John Leyland & Mary, his wife
[This became absorbed in the property of Rev Rede Rede and was part of Lot 9, St Mary’s, in the Sale
“N.B. A piece of Land forming part of this Lot, and containing about One Rood, is Copyhold, held of
Mrs Loiuisa Fowke, & others, one rood of land lying at the south end of the Free
1858
Agreed that AO Hartley, tenant of adjoining premises be allowed to erect a building against the gable
neither he nor his
building.
ancient messe formerly stood, late Fowke and others
Early nineteenth Century [actually 1788]. Two storeys. Suffolk yellow brick. Wood modillion cornice. Slates. Plinth. Five windows,
reveals continuing under arch, Doric three-quarter columns and modillion entablature. This house was
occupied by a succession of Headmasters of a school which was endowed by Dr Henry Fauconberge,
LLD, under a will dated 1712, but which became effective in 1770 after the death of intervening
beneficiaries. ..[incorrect information..]..\the school was held in a succession of buildings including [the
Assembly Room}. During the present century the extensive stabling was converted for use as school
rooms, [now gone] and a modern tablet with the Fauconberge coat of arms, and HF 1712 inscribed, was
put up to record the school.
This was originally the site of the Hospital of St Mary Magdalene and St Anthony and was founded in 1267.
In 1788 a lease was granted to Thomas Rede of the Hospital Hill for a term of 200 years at £13 p.a. The lease was subsequently sold
To be let with possession at Michaelmas next or sooner if required: A MANSION HOUSE in Beccles
5 acres within a
Barnby containing 330 acres, occupied by
also excellent
containing about three acres.
near Beccles. NB
1846
1860
St Mary’s housed the Fauconberge School from 1846 until 1906.
SALE: Ashman’s Estate, 16 November 1860, Lot 9
A Capital Residence, beautifully placed on an eminence commanding lovely Views over the Valley of the
Top Floor: three Attics
First Floor: four best Bedrooms, Dressing Room & WC, Large Sleeping Room over Dining Hall, two
Ground Floor: Entrance Hall, Dining Room 17ft x 16ft, Drawing Room 19ft x 16ft,
Breakfast Room 17ft x14ft.
Housekeeper’s Room, Store Room, Back Hall, large Kitchen, Housemaid’s closet, Larder, Store Room,
Dining Hall 32ft x 18ft, Passage leading from Dining Hall to School Room, with five private Studies,
School Room 59ft x 16ft, Play Room of nearly the same size.
A Capital Garden with Vinery, Plantations & Park-like Land.
(numbers 394, 394a, 395 & 423 (423 is not held of the Manor of Beccles) Five acres & 29 perches.
Let (with part of Lot 10) to Rev AO Hartley for term of eight years from 11 October 1858 at £105 p.a.
Apportioned Rent to be received from this Lot £100.
About 3a 1r 5p of the foregoing is held from the Corporation of Beccles for a term of 200 years from
The buildings at the north corner of the Garden, next the Beccles Free School are the property of the
NB a piece of Land forming part of this lot containing one rood is Copyhold of the Manor of Beccles.
SALE of ASHMANS: Lot 9 St Mary’s & Garden containing 5a 0r 29p; timber valued at £119. for
MARRIAGE: 26 June, at St Mary's, Windermere, Rev A.O. HARTLEY, M.A., head master of the
to Ann,
JEFFERSON, Esq., of
EDUCATION: FAUCONBERGE SCHOOL: Premises to be enlarged
Fauconberge Headmaster: JH Raven, MA. Term begins 13 September.
Prize Day at the Fauconberge School: Mr Raven, Headmaster on his pupils: “On the whole, they had
1873
1874
they would fare when
was a most important point that they should
to the clergyman, lawyer & useful in many professions. The
school was that they all worked together in the same room. There were no classrooms
St Mary’s Villa: Trustees of late Mr John Tracy: Household Furniture
1841
1841
1851
1851
1861
1871
Census
Census
Rede, Rev R
Delf, Wm
Burrows, Rev
Hartley, Rev AO
Reade, Rev HStJ
independent
independent
Faulconberg
clergyman, schoolmaster
St Mary's/ Fauconberge
St Mary's/ Fauconberge
Rede, Rev R
28 scholars
£94.10
£102
Rede, Rev R
Hartley, Rev AO
1871 CENSUS: + 25 scholars & 8 servants
Caroline L.J. RAVEN
Susannah EDWARDS
M
W
36
49
F
F
Douglas, Isle of Man, England
Boston, Lincoln, England
Wife
Visitor
1891
1896
1904
1907
1914
1933+
1937
1965
Census
Boreham, JW
Humphreys
Headmaster
Clerk in Holy Orders
St Mary's/ Fauconberge
Hartley, exors
Bateman, Percy
TR Leonard
Bateman, Mrs
Bateman, HE
Bateman, Wilf
(6 Flats)
Prep School
for the care of the sick & leprous, & almshouses for the aged were ecclesiastical foundations. Many hospitals were
All hospitals were associated not just with care, but also religious devotions. They were under the direction of a warden or
A Parliamentary statute 1414: "Many hospitals ... be now for the most part decayed, and the goods and profits of the same
women have died in great misery for default of livelihood and succour." Parliament considered it
By the 4th century Christian church members in the Roman empire had established hospitals for lepers, cripples, the blind
brotherhoods devoted much of their time to nursing. The first solely nursing order is considered to
The work of physicians and surgeons was separate from hospitals during the medieval period. Even by the time St
blood-letting surgeons practised their professions in home or office, with only hopeless or
In London there was a hospital for Lepers in Holborn in 12th century for 40 lepers.
By the middle of the 15th century London made a determined effort to stamp out leprosy by forcing sufferers into isolation
lingered on for another century. As late as 1569 the Mayor of Lyme Regis gave a leper 4 shillings
In Norwich there were six leper hospitals, all on the outskirts of the town, mostly outside the gates.
In Beccles, amongst the 274 medieval wills that I have, 119 of them gave money to the Hospital of St Mary Magdalene in
about twice or more than what they gave to the hospital. Mostly it was a few pence that were
given, the largest gift being one mark or 13s 4d.
At Newark, Leics the foundation statutes of 1330 stipulated that patients, after confession, were to lie in the body of the church &
Founders and patrons also hoped to improve the health of their immortal souls through almsgiving.
St Giles Hospital, Norwich, founded by Bishop Walter Suffield (d 1257) for 30 beds for sick paupers of Norwich, facilities for elderly
welfare. Master & 4 chaplains, to say and sing masses. Augmented by seven boy scholars to prepare for
priesthood, probably became altar boys, read lessons and became choir. Centre of musical excellence.
Patrons promised intercessions after death for their salvation, burial rights. Requiem masses, Suffield’s
Money left for perpetual chantry to sing mass every day - money for lights and silver. Nave built for parishioners, embellishments
for candles. Countess of Norfolk financed purchase of new livings - with chantries added. Annuals -
masses for one or two years financed & requiems
as at St Mary’s Hill. The date of its foundation is not exactly ascertained, but the establishment is
mentioned in an escheat roll of Edward III, dated 1362, wherein Sir Richard Walkfare, Knight,
Ralph de Hemenhale, Thomas Savage, John de Ulnestone and Alexander de Brusyard, parson of
Barsham, gave to the hospital of St Mary Magdalene at Beccles xx shillings annual rent, issuing out
Tradition relates that one Ramp, who was very much afflicted with leprosy, was perfectly cured of his disorder by
It was governed by a Master who, probably, officiated as Chaplain. Several wills in 1367, and 1374, contain bequests
According to the manuscript of Le Neve, Henry Beudes gave a stipend of four pounds to this hospital, but the donation is
Edward VI., in the fourth year of his reign, granted license to Edward Lydgate, a brother of the
hospital, to beg daily for the Lazars’ house at Beccles. And by a deed, dated 18th day of May, 17th
of Queen Elizabeth, “between Humphrey Trame, master of the hospital of St. Mary Magdelin at
Beccles, and the brethren and sisters of the said hospital, on the one part., and Margaret Hury of
Yoxford, on the other part, it is witnessed, that the said Humphrey and the brethren and sisters, of
their godly love and intent have not only taken the said Margaret into the said hospital being a sore
diseased person with an horrible sickness, but also have admitted and made the said Margaret a
sister of the same house during her natural life, according to the ancient custom and order of the
same; trusting in our Lord God, with the help and devotion of good disposed people, to prepare for
the same Margaret, meat, drink, clothing, washing, chambering, and lodging, good and wholesome,
The above-mentioned Humphrey Trame, by his will, dated AD
the desk to them belonging, to go
the intent that the sick then and there abiding, for the comfort of their souls may have continual
Soon after this period, it appears that the hospital fell into great disorder and mismanagement; for in 1619, William
£10 to be paid him and his wife for the term of their natural lives, “ because that it doth now appear
that the said hospital is not employed according to the true intent and meaning of the said
feoffment, in respect of the undue disturbance of some of the said feoffees in the placing of a
governor who do not only abuse the poor here, but also keep great disorder in the said hospital.”
The charges of misconduct laid against Stedman, who in another deed is called a “fisherman,” are
of too scandalous a nature to be repeated. It is expressly stated, that even the chapel appertaining to
the establishment was the frequent scene of the lewd debaucheries of himself and his profligate
associates. By a subsequent deed, however, dated 29 June, 1622, new feoffees were appointed,
In 1673, a petition was drawn up by Mr. John Denny, Portreeve of Beccles, and others of the Corporation, for
think fit, to obtain a grant from His Majesty for investing the hospital lands, with its appurtenances,
in the Corporation of Beccles, for the use of the poor inhabiting the said town.........
Calendar of Patent Rolls:
1270, 10 September [Licence to beg for alms]
1362 Patent Rolls:
1369: Will of Robert Botild of Motford, Chaplain:
1456: Will of Emma Goodrich:
1469: Will of Richard Cotelers
"To the lepers of the hospital of Beccles 12d"
[This suggests that the Hospital was no longer reserved for Lepers, but housed the poor as well]
1573 [folio 113] admission:
1600 [folio 112] admission:
1616 [folio 112] admission:
“ A sore diseased person with an horrible sickness, as a Brother for life.”
Robert Dalynge of Laxfield: 4 Aug 1600
singleman “being diseased with the falling evil, as a Brother for Life.”
Rachel Baker of Charlesfield 18 May 1616
spinster, as a sister for life.
1593 Beccles Task Book
1640
Humfery Trame, master of the Hospital for the tent called Starlings 5d
Order for the Treasurer of the King's Bench and Marshalsea to pay Philip Stedman of Beccles, Keeper of the
[Philip Steadman may have been one of the sons of William Steadman, yeoman, whose will is dated 27 Jan
1634/35- see Wills 1629-36 page 379]
Robert Steadman for keeping Hospital paid £13-15s for three quarters, but paid no more.
1642
1673, 10 November
invested in the Corporation, to the use of the poor inhabitants within the Town and that such
1 January 1673/4 A letter of thanks be returned to Sir John Pettire, Knight, for his great care & pains at the managing the
Thomas Plumsted, Gent, one of the Members of this Corporation shall disburse such moneys &
charges as shall be requisite for and about the obtaining of the same lands, and that such moneys
and charges shall be repaid him again out of the profits arising out of the said Corporation. And
further we order ... & appoint John Denny, Gent etc. to draw up & send instructions to Sir John
Later 1674 The £40 hired of Nicholas Dodson be paid to Thomas Plumsted, Gent, he having paid the like sum for the use
1674 Ordered that Mr Harbor, senior, be paid 7s 9d & Mr John Nicholls 5s 2d expended by them at London upon Sir John
GRANT OF HOSPITAL LANDS by Charles II dated 15 December 1674
...We..do Grant ..ALL THAT parcel of arable land, containing by estimation three acres, with an ancient Chapel now
ORIENTATIONS
Land lies adjoining the King’s Highway, leading from Beccles to Ringsfield on the part of the EAST
Another King’s Highway leading from Beccles toward Bungay in part, and Land now or lately of John
AND all that rent of twenty-five shillings payable to the lately mentioned Hospital of Beccles from the Manor of Barsham,
and lying towards land of the Corporation of Beccles called the Little Common on the EAST
Hospital] in February 1608, and were a short time since granted to William Chapman, deceased,
for the term of his life.
1676 The Capital House now standing upon the Hospital lands be pulled down and removed unto one other piece of the said
may there be conveniently placed for the inhabitation of such poor people as the Governors thereof
shall think fit, for to place there and do appoint the present officers and their successors to see the
same done accordingly & the money disbursed for doing this shall be discharged upon their
October 1677 William Chevers, the mason, for the building of four rooms at the Hospital, for building & finishing £22-17s-
A Lease to William Stedman of part of the Hospital Lands for ten years
1682 The officers do deliver to the Overseers such rents as they receive this year for the Hospital Lands to be distributed
1696 Richard Wakefield owes money for several years for the Hospital Lands. To be made over to Martin Dade in
Ordered that £10 2s due from Richard Wakefield for rent for the Hospital Lands be paid to Martin Dade by Richard
1697 Ordered that the Hospital Hill, formerly devised to William Stedman be demised to Martin Dade for 11 years at £3
Joseph Harbor & Geoffrey Purvis do consider of the charge of fencing in of the hospital hills & that Martin Dade be
5 October 1707 Hospital Hills lately demised to Martin Dade [he died July 1707] be demised to Nicholas Fisher.
20 November 1711 The ground called the Hospital Hill be demised to Henry Clarke for five years at rent of fifty shillings.
messuage or cottage standing upon or near the same, with the yard & appurtenances belonging
thereunto in the respective occupations of Thomas Press, - Alcock, & Benjamin Blake. ALSO the
grounds whereon the cottage at the south end of the messuage stands for the term of 200 years;
for building thereon a Mansion House for the residence of himself & his family & improving the
All which premises are held at gross rent of £7-1s, £4-4s, 7 £1-10s free from payment of all parochial charges & levies.
Ordered that a lease should be made for 200 years at yearly rent of £13-4s-8d free from all deductions for repairs or
left to the value of £200 - being computed more than double the value of the present buildings -
which Thomas Rede will have taken down.
On 31st March 1788, a lease was granted to Mr Rede of the Hospital Lands..... This grant is admitted to have been very
steward. At the time the property was let for £14-15s, and the value of land was increasing. He
The property now consists of a mansion, with garden, pleasure grounds and lawn, extending over 3a 1r 5p. Independently
The FAUCONBERGE SCHOOL, the principal school in the town and neighbourhocd, founded by Dr. Henry Fauconberge,
diocese of St. David’s. He died in or about 1713. and was buried at Beceles on the south side of the
churchyard. He endowed the Fauconberge school with an estate at Corton, which was sold in the
year 1885 to Mr. J. J. Colman, M.P., the proceeds, £4,600, being invested in Consols. This is the
only endowment connected with the school. The buildings are leasehold, the Corporation having on
the 31st March, 1788, granted a lease to Mr. Thomas Rede, of the “Hospital Hill,” as it was then
called, containing four acres, and of the messuage and buildings standing thereupon, for a term of
200 years, commencing from the 5th of July following, at the rent of £13 per annum, Mr. Rede
The Headmaster of the school is nominated by the Bishop of Norwich, the Archdeacon of Suffolk, and the Rector of
M.A., the school has been considerably enlarged and various improvements have been carried out,
including class-rooms, a detached sanatorium, and a carpenter’s shop. There are two scholarships
awarded annually, the Fauconberge, value about £15 per annum, and the Garrod (in memory of the
late Mr. William Plowman Garrod), value about £10
school is a commodious gymnasium; a large meadow near the Waterworks is used for cricket and
football, in which the boys excel.
It seems strange that what was once a prosperous school should linger so long under difficulties. Wheter these are real or
been made to the Headmastership. There ought to have been local trustees for this endowment, as
local governors would be more conversant with local needs. The few scholars have recently used
the Leman School, and there is no little enquiry as to whether both the Fauconberge and Leman
endowments ought not to have been better managed in the interests of the town. Certain it is that
very little is known about them, and the Gymnasium (now private property, as are also the school
buildings) was built partly by public subscription raised in the town, and the Caxton Club for years
had the use of the “Gym” in the evenings.
INDENTURE between Robert Rede, gent & John Rope & John Verdon & Susannah, his wife (nee
gardens &
1768, she died in June 1776, & he
was born in 1746]
RECITING that Robert Rede gave John Rope £315 for three messuages with land of 60 rods BETWEEN the then newly made
of Thomas Rede & the road or King’s Highway leading from Bungay through a part of Beccles to
Thomas Rede has since taken down all the messuages.
The aforesaid piece of land (together with a messe & yard in Beccles belonging to William West & Susanna, his wife, which were
ALL THAT land 6a 3r 0p abutting upon the next piece of land to the NORTH-EAST; upon the road or way lately made leading from
AND ALL THAT land of 4a 2r 33p abutting on the land of Robert Rede on the NORTH-EAST, upon the road mentioned to the
Late in the occupation of Charles Maplestone & then in the occupation of Robert Rede.
Richard Belward, formerly called Richard Fisher, by his will dated 24 June 1800 gave to henry Belward Moyse one moiety of
The premises were demised to Bence Bence on 30 January 1792 and again in 1812 for 92 years at rent of £21. (Thomas Cheetham
Paid £900 by Robert Rede
1593
1616c
1684
1753
1760
1799
Task Bal 25
Task V4
Task W31
Task F32
Task G40
Land Tax
Falke of Worlingham, for his tent newly built, late William Wilson, before
Thomas Vynior, tent in Ballygate, (post: Charles Wood)
Charles Ward, tent in Ballygate, late Vyniors
William Field, tent in Ballygate, formerly Charles Ward, before Vyniors
William Gooda, tent in Ballygate, formerly Charles Ward, before Vinors, late
William Field
William Gooda & others
Task 8d
Task 8d
Value £1
1593
1610c
Task Bal 37
Task T2
Ralph Bedington, for parcel of a tent formerly Shank
Task 4d
1576
1593
1639c
1679
1692
1718
1729
1761
BALLYGATE P
Humfray Trame, tent and grounds near the well, late Roger Wilson, before
Task B39
Task C66
Task C68B
Task C74
John Burwell, for tent called Walbies, before Hynds (folio 155)
Task 6d
Task 6d
Task 6d
Rent 4d
Rent 4d
Mary Clarke, tent called Walbys, late John Burrell
William Clarke, late his mother
William Clarke, late his mother
Rosehall Man Rental
1593
1614c
Task Bal 3
Task S10
Humphrey Trame, for the tents late Butler & Hobson
William Stedman, for two tents late Butler & Hobson (folio 68)
Task 8d
Task 8d
(Withdrawn £80)
Steep Roof. 17C Chimney
16C passage to the North - & interior
The colossal amount of wood required for building ships in the late 16C at the time of the Armada used up most of the available
Possibly a timber frame structure.
The archway is Georgian with finely-rubbed bricks. Sash windows with flush frames.
Mansard Roof which gave an extra floor - could be 17C
Horned windows at the back
Windows before 1860, early Victorian or Regency.
No 6 has new door frame
At back metal windows & primitive dormers.
Horns on windows. New door. Taller but same date as 6 & 8
New Dutch gable at rear of buildings, built using stretchers throughout.
Black headers used
Flush frame to windows top left.
The left end of building probably added later. Didfference in height of bricks.
Large windows after 1860, or later.
Steep Roof, originally thatched. Slates came in with railway.
Windows not sashed, probably original pattern, but renewed.
North chimney 17C, the south one Victorian.
Information from Forbes Taylor: Roof dates from 1550. Windbraced.
Well originally near North east corner. Was it a smithy? The publican Strrowger broke horses in the Yard.
Tack Room & Coach House now being converted into separate house for them.
Gateway broadened.
Pub owned by Lacons Brewery. Pub until Callow lived here c1915. Lives at Hoersfield, connected to the Buckenhams.
Chimney 18C. Probably thatched originally. Could be same date as Angel.
“Drip” on south side.
Early Victorian. Windows retain their original pattern.
!3 original early Victorian doorcase. Pilaster strip.
Has original 3 chimney stack.
Metal Casement at north end.
Roof 17C ? Thatched? Front later. North Chimney 18C. The other 19C
Doorcase & windows earl 19C
Decorative Frieze. Moulded panel door.
Good headers, Closers etc. House nor at right angles.
Ballygate 27
Angle end early 17C. Gable at back later, probably same date as facade, or later.
Facade 18C with central doorway. Good doorcase. 2 Windows either side. 2 panes instead of 6 in windows.
Quite steep roof.
Dormers later than original building.
Victorian 2 paned windows. Beautiful doorway up flight of steps.