1876
1878
1879
1880
Compensation £10. Iron pallisade to be built in front of his cottage.
back of the White Lion. Most of street in darkness. Many collisions.
Street on Wednesday evening, by the strange behaviour of a young woman named Kate Simmonds.
Between eight and nine o’clock Simmonds declared she would drown herself, and ran down
Ravensmere in the direction of the river, followed by a small crowd. Some of her friends and
neighbours tried to persuade her to act like a rational creature, but she implored them to leave her
alone, that she might drown herself, and finally her well-wishers were obliged to use physical
violence to take her home. It is thought the woman was mad drunk.
Newgate. A room 15ft by 9ft rented by defendant occupied by himself, his brother and wife and their
seven children, ranging from twenty to three years. The cubic feet of air being sufficient for one
person only. Room to be occupied by one person only within seven days.
1858
1867
1875
1875
Mr
1875
1875
1880
1883
Fred Barber at annual Rents together of £11 2s
SALE: Dwelling House in Newgate occupied by Mrs Whitehead. Purchased by Mr Copeman of Loddon
COUNCIL; Newgate: Property occupied by Robert Read etc. to improve privy accommodation &
remove pig sty.
Watson, chemist, to be closed under Sanitary Acts.
TO BE LET: Stable & Chaise House & two capital store houses adjoining in Newgate, late occupied
by W Moore. Apply Flick & Sons, Land Agents, Saxmundham
remove pig sty.
Read. {SEE ABOVE}
SALE: In liquidation: Mr William Woolnough, fish dealer. Furniture.
1895
2s 6d
SALE: Newgate
Instructed by Mortgagee to sell: Brick & tiled Freehold Cottage in occupation of James
Cleveland at Rent of 2s 6d per week.
1904
1904
Cracknell, Jn
Dunn, Geo
Marine Store Dlr
Undertaker
NewG
NewG
1885
1885
1886
1887
1888
1889
1892
1893
1894
Planning
Planning
Planning
Planning
Planning
Planning
Planning
Planning
Planning
6 Jan
25 Aug
2 Feb
4 Oct
21 Aug
13 Aug
5 Jul
4 Jul
3 Apr
Newgate
Newgate
Newgate
Newgate
Newgate
Newgate
Newgate
Newgate
Newgate
approved
Additions & alterations to Caxton Printing Works
Possible site for Public Convenience: NE corner of White Lion
Additions & Alterations to premises belonging to Mr Cutler in Newgate
Alterations to property in Newgate belonging to WB England
Additions to Caxton Works
Queen's Head registered as a Common Lodging House
Alterations at Caxton Works
Alterations to Caxton Works
New buildings for WB England in Newgate
approved
approved
approved
approved
1903
1903
1905
1905
1905
1907
1907
1908
1908
1909
1910
1911
1911
1911
1911
1911
1912
1912
1912
1912
1912
Planning
Planning
Planning
Planning
Planning
Planning
Planning
Planning
Planning
Planning
Planning
Planning
Planning
Planning
Planning
Planning
Planning
Planning
Planning
Planning
Planning
18 Aug
18 Aug
17 Jan
21 Feb
3 Oct
16 Jul
17 Sep
21 Jan
7 Apr
16 Feb
20 Sep
7 Mar
21 Mar
2 May
16 May
20 Jun
22 Apr
19 Nov
19 Nov
3 Dec
17 Dec
Newgate
Newgate
Newgate
Newgate
Newgate
Newgate
Newgate
Newgate
Newgate
Newgate
Newgate
Newgate
Newgate
Newgate
Newgate
Newgate
Newgate
Newgate
Newgate
Newgate
Newgate
approved
protest
approved
approved
approved
approved
New Workshop for Anglia Motor Co [Newgate?]
Mr Robinson erected building in Newgate without planning OK
Store 2 tons of Petrol in Newgate
Converting Mrs Suggate's Cottages in Newgate to Carpenter's Shop
Stables at the Police Station [Newgate]
Addition to Caxton Woks
Letter from Boardman, architect about surface water in Caxton Wks
New Boiler House for Caxton Works
Conversionof Stables at back of Stead & Simpson to 2 shops. No WCs
New Adult School in Newgate for Dr Fox
3 cases of overcrowding in Newgate, 22,24,26. Owners make habitable
Mr Walpole to erect small crane on premises in Newgate
Extra Room above Old Meeting House for Dr Fox in Newgate
Additin to Caxton Works. Outside walls to be 14 ins thick not 9 ins
Temporary building for Messrs Clowes at back of Dacre Place
Addition to Engine Room at Caxton Works
New Stables & Warehouses in Newgate for Masters & Skevens
Take Electric wire over road to Picture Palace in Public Hall
Mr Welham to send plan of building for engine at White Lion
Mr Welham's Engine House approved
Masters & Skevens sign over pavement at Warehouse in Newgate
protest
approved
approved
approved
approved
CATTERMOLE, Alfred
HARROD, Edward
SMITH, William S
WOOLNOUGH, Frederick
WOOLNOUGH, Edward
WOOLNOUGH, James
WOOLNOUGH, Frank
WOOLNOUGH, Charles
[b 1881 s of George & Lucy]
[b 1885 s of George & Lucy]
[b 1889 s of George & Lucy]
[b 1892 s of George & Lucy]
[b 1897 s of George & Lucy]
2nd
8th East Surreys
Essex Regiment
l/Cpl
Cpl
1870
1906
1915
Owned by Isaac Vertien at this time
Mrs Wheeler, owner; Agent, Bellward
from the Waterworks laid on, now in the occupations of Mr. Robert William Parnell, Mrs. Jemima
Baldry and Mr George Bradnum, as Weekly Tenants, at the Rents of 2/2,
producing an aggregate Annual Rental of £18 12s 8d.
with Heater Stove and Iron Pan, Pantry and Two Bedrooms, with W.C. and Yard in rear, and Water
Numbers 1, 3 and 5, Newgate, each containing Front Sitting Room with Stove and Closet, Kitchen
The Gas Fittings in No. 3 are the property of the Beccles Water & Gas Company and are not included in
1914-18
1933
(Bought W Brown £145)
ADVERTISEMENT: WJ Artis, 1a Newgate & The Quay, Beccles, for Choice Dairy Fed Pork and Poultry
direct from the Farm; Sausages a speciality, 100% Pork; Yachts catered for at Quay Dairy. Phone
Brampton 25; Adjoining...
1881 CENSUS
6155
William R. PARNELL M
M
Norwich, Norfolk, England
6156
6157
6158
6159
6160
6161
6162
6163
Compositor
39
18
14
10
37
Shipmeadow, Suffolk, England
Bungay, Suffolk, England
Bungay, Suffolk, England
M
M
M
Bungay, Suffolk, England
Manchester, Lancashire, England
Printer Machine Minder
Tailor Errand Boy
Son
Son
Son
Scholar
Boarder ((Lodger))
NewG
NewG
NewG
NewG
NewG
NewG
NewG
William PARNELL
Thomas PARNELL
Clayton E. PARNELL
Edward R. PARNELL
Ernest B. PARNELL
Edith GRAY
Robert J. TYE
U
M
M
6
4
1
F
M
Son
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Scholar
U
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Bellward
1906
1907
1914
1922
1927
1936
1948
1954
1965
1974
Parnell, RW
Parnell, William sen
Panell, Willam sen
Parnell, William, sen
Laws, George
Moore, Mrs
West, John
Sharratt, John
Skippings, drapers
Skippings, draper
1.1
1.1
1965
1974
Irvine, Joseph
Warnes, William
1870
1906
1915
Owned by Isaac Vertien at this time
Mrs Wheeler, owner; Agent, Bellward
from the Waterworks laid on, now in the occupations of Mr. Robert William Parnell, Mrs. Jemima
Baldry and Mr. George Bradnum, as Weekly Tenants, at the Rents of 2/2,
producing an aggregate Annual Rental of £18 12s 8d.
with Heater Stove and Iron Pan, Pantry and Two Bedrooms, with W.C. and Yard in rear, and Water
Numbers 1, 3 and 5, Newgate, each containing Front Sitting Room with Stove and Closet, Kitchen
The Gas Fittings in No. 3 are the property of the Beccles Water & Gas Company and are not included in
the Sale.
(Bought W Brown £145)
James Haddingham was a Private in the 3rd Norfolks
1881 CENSUS
6165
NewG
Charles WHITE
M
M
Beccles, Suffolk, England
30
9
8
7
4
1 m
Wife
Daur
Son
Daur
Daur
Son
Scholar
Scholar
Scholar
6167
6168
6169
6170
6171
NewG
NewG
NewG
NewG
NewG
Amy C. WHITE
Charles J. WHITE
Susan M. WHITE
Sarah E. WHITE
George WHITE
F
M
F
F
M
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Bellward
1906
1907
1914
1922
1927
1936
1948
1954
1965
1974
Spall, Geo
Spall, Mrs
Baldry, Mrs
Clutton, William
Burnham, Herbert
Pitches, William
Pitches, Miss VE
Pitches, Miss VE
Pitches, Stanley
Elden, Aubrey
1870
1906
1915
Owned by Isaac Vertien at this time
Mrs Wheeler, owner; Agent, Bellward
from the Waterworks laid on, now in the occupations of Mr. Robert William Parnell, Mrs. Jemima
Baldry and Mr. George Bradnum, as Weekly Tenants, at the Rents of 2/2,
producing an aggregate Annual Rental of £18 12s 8d.
with Heater Stove and Iron Pan, Pantry and Two Bedrooms, with W.C. and Yard in rear, and Water
Numbers 1, 3 and 5, Newgate, each containing Front Sitting Room with Stove and Closet, Kitchen
The Gas Fittings in No. 3 are the property of the Beccles Water & Gas Company and are not included in
the Sale.
(Bought W Brown £145)
George Bradnum enlisted in 1914. He was a Lance Corporal in the 8th East Surreys. He was
taken Prisoner. He died on 15 November 1915.
1881 CENSUS
6173
NewG
William CHARLISHM
M
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Post Town Letter Carrier (C S M)
6174
6175
6176
6177
6178
6179
NewG
NewG
NewG
NewG
NewG
Annie B. CHARLISH
William CHARLISH
Harriett CHARLISH
James C. CHARLISH
Albert CHARLISH
6
1
9
8
F
5
M
F
M
Beccles, Suffolk, England
M
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Corton, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Daur
Son
Scholar
Son
Scholar
Beccles, Suffolk, England
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
Bellward
1906
1907
1914
1922
1927
1936
1948
1954
1965
1974
Farrow & Miss Wright
Farrow, Mrs
Bradnum, George
Bradnum, George?
Bradnum, Mrs
Bradnum, Mrs
Sampson, Ronald
Sampson, Ronald
Payne, Wilfred
Payne, Frances
6199
NewG
Robert J. THIRTLE
M
M
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Head
Butcher Jobbing
30
3
5 m
68
6201
6202
6203
NewG
NewG
NewG
Clara L. THIRTLE
Robert J. THIRTLE
Easter THIRTLE
W
F
M
F
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Norwich, Norfolk, England
Daur
Son
Mother
Messengers Widow
5.1
5.1
5.1
5.1
5.1
Clements
1906
1907
1914
1922
1927
Parnell
Parnell, William jun
Clark, Mrs
Smith, William
Smith, William
Herbert Kerry was Chief Soker on HMS Shannon
6205
2.1
NewG
Sarah A. TUTHILL
William TUTHILL
George TUTHILL
Anna E. TUTHILL
Frederick TUTHILL
Edith F. TUTHILL
M
38
12
9
6
1
F
M
M
F
4
F
Sutton, Suffolk, England
Sotherton, Suffolk, England
Wangford, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
M
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Wife
Son
Son
Scholar
Scholar
Scholar
Son
6207
6208
6209
6210
6211
NewG
NewG
NewG
NewG
NewG
Beccles, Suffolk, England
5.2
5.2
5.2
5.2
5.2
Clements
1906
1907
1914
1922
1927
Carsey, Samuel
Kersey, Samuel
Kary, Mrs
Poll, Mrs
Poll, Mrs
6181
NewG
George TAYLOR
M
M
Geldeston, Norfolk, England
1870 list
38
21
12
8
6
4
3 m
Wife
Son
Son
Son
Son
Son
Son
Tanner Journeyman
Scholar
Scholar
Scholar
Scholar
6183
6184
6185
6186
6187
6188
NewG
NewG
NewG
NewG
NewG
NewG
James G. TAYLOR
John TAYLOR
Henry TAYLOR
William TAYLOR
Thomas TAYLOR
George TAYLOR
U
M
M
M
M
M
M
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
Clements
1906
1907
1914
1922
1927
1936
1948
1954
1965
1974
Taylor, George
Taylor, George
West, Mrs
Barnard, Reginald
Barnard, Reginald
Joiner, George
Joiner, George
Charles Sayer was on HMS Lucifer.
6190
NewG
George W. MAYES
M
M
Yarmouth, Norfolk, England
Baker & Confectioner (Journeyman)
6191
6192
6193
6194
6195
6196
6197
NewG
NewG
NewG
NewG
NewG
NewG
NewG
Caroline MAYES
Eliza C. MAYES
Robert W. MAYES
George W. MAYES
Harry J. MAYES
Charlotte MAYES
Arthur E. MAYES
11
10
8
7
2
4 m
F
M
M
M
F
M
Yarmouth, Norfolk, England
Yarmouth, Norfolk, England
Yarmouth, Norfolk, England
Yarmouth, Norfolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Daur
Son
Son
Son
Daur
Son
Scholar
Scholar
Scholar
Scholar
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
Alexander, Wm
1906
1907
1914
1922
1927
1936
1948
1954
1965
1974
Poll, Stephen
Poll, Stephen
Sayer, Charles
Himbury & Harvy
Himbury, Alb printer
Poll, Wm (Sayers Yd)
Legood, Rt (Sayers Yd)
Legood, Rt (Sayers Yd)
Legood, Rt (Sayers Yd)
Legood, Rt (Sayers Yd)
1893
1893
1910
1914-18
This propery Newgate 11-19 was owned by the owners of 1 SMALLGATE, but was here sold as
separate Lot.
SALE: Frontage of 71ft on Newgate: Substantial Dwelling House & spacious Shop, with Offices, all
now used for trade purposes, & large Warehouses & stabling in rear occupied by Beccles Working
Dwelling House & Fish Shop & Offices occupied Geo Drake & W Goffin [No 15] Rent £15
AND Cottage adjoining, recently occupied Mrs Turner [No 15.1] at £6-10-0
AND Double Cottage in rear with Offices & garden occupied Jas Haddingham [No 17] & Sam Lutkins
[No 19] £13 pa
Annual rental £74 10s; (Withdrawn £500)
SALE: late Mrs Harriet Pert [see Plans of Sale]
5 brick and tiled Cottages in rear of No 1 Smallgate (Total Rental £27 3s 4d Purchased CC Betts
£220) and abutting on Newgate, with frontage thereon of 58ft 6ins
No 11, containing Large Front Living Room, with Bath Stove; and 3 Bedrooms, 1 with Stove.
Occupied by Mrs Barrett, Rent £5 10s
FIRST WORLD WAR
George Barrett enlisted in 1915. He was a Private in the 3/5th Suffolks
6212
6213
NewG
Thomas HEGGIE
M
M
Scotland
Baker Journeyman
27
5
2
Fersfield, Norfolk, England
London, Middlesex, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
6215
6216
NewG
NewG
Robert HEGGIE
Agnes HEGGIE
M
F
Son
Daur
Scholar
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
Pert
1907
1906
1914
1922
1927
1936
1948
1954
Barrett, Mrs
Barrett, Harriet
Barrett, Mrs
Barrett, Mrs
Carey, Thomas
Pearl, Bertie
Parnell, Alfred
Parnell, Alfred
1893
1893
1910
This property Newgate 11-19 was owned by the owners of 1 SMALLGATE, but was here sold as
separate Lot.
SALE: Frontage of 71ft on Newgate: Substantial Dwelling House & spacious Shop, with Offices, all
now used for trade purposes, & large Warehouses & stabling in rear occupied by Beccles Working
AND
Dwelling House & Fish Shop & Offices occupied Geo Drake & W Goffin Rent £15
AND Cottage adjoining, recently occupied Mrs Turner at £6-10-0
AND Double Cottage in rear with Offices & garden occupied Jas Haddingham & Sam Lutkins £13 pa
Annual rental £74 10s; (Withdrawn £500)
SALE: late Mrs Harriet Pert
5 brick and tiled Cottages in rear of No 1 Smallgate (Total Rental £27 3s 4d Purchased CC Betts
£220) and abutting on Newgate, with frontage thereon of 58ft 6ins
No 13, containing Front Room with Stove and 1 Bedroom. Occupied by Mr George Barrett , as a
weekly Tenant at the Rent of 1s 9d.
6217
6218
NewG
Harriet BROWN
W
F
Beccles, Suffolk, England
1870 list
36
13
Daur
Grand Daur
Charwoman
6220
NewG
Harriet BARRETT
F
Beccles, Suffolk, England
No Occupation
6222
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
1907
1914
1922
1927
1936
1948
1954
Barrett, George
Barrett, Geo Picture Fr
Callor, Mrs
Callor, Mrs
1893
1893
1910
1914-18 WAR
separate Lot.
This property Newgate 11-19 was owned by the owners of 1 SMALLGATE, but was here sold as
now used for trade purposes, & large Warehouses & stabling in rear occupied by Beccles Working
Dwelling House & Fish Shop & Offices occupied Geo Drake & W Goffin Rent £15
AND Cottage adjoining, recently occupied Mrs Turner at £6-10-0
AND Double Cottage in rear with Offices & garden occupied Jas Haddingham & Sam Lutkins £13 pa
Annual rental £74 10s; (Withdrawn £500)
SALE: late Mrs Harriet Pert
5 brick and tiled Cottages in rear of No 1 Smallgate (Total Rental £27 3s 4d Purchased CC Betts
£220)
No 15 containing Front Living Room with Stove; Pantry; and 2 Bedrooms as weekly Tenant, at the Rent
of 2s 1d 1/2d occupied by Mrs Annie Thompson
6223
6224
6225
NewG
NewG
Dwelling:
Edward TURRILL
Newgate Street
M
Shipmeadow, Suffolk, England
No 15
owner: John Thompson
Mary Ann TURRILL
M
North Cove, Suffolk, England
Wife
6227
6228
6229
NewG
NewG
Walter TURRILL
Eliza VINEYARD
W
4
68
M
F
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Shipmeadow, Suffolk, England
Son
Mother
Agriculture Labourer Widow
15 [13?]
15
15
15
15
15
15
Pert
1906
1907
1914
1922
1927
1936
1948
Balden, Mrs
Baldwin, Wm news agent
Davey, William
Carey, Thomas
Welham, Sidney
Hammond, George
Moore, Mrs
1893
1893
separate Lot.
This property Newgate 11-19 was owned by the owners of 1 SMALLGATE, but was here sold as
now used for trade purposes, & large Warehouses & stabling in rear occupied by Beccles Working
Dwelling House & Fish Shop & Offices occupied Geo Drake & W Goffin Rent £15
AND Cottage adjoining, recently occupied Mrs Turner at £6-10-0
AND Double Cottage in rear with Offices & garden occupied Jas Haddingham & Sam Lutkins £13 pa
1910
SALE: late Mrs Harriet Pert
5 brick and tiled Cottages in rear of No 1 Smallgate (Total Rental £27 3s 4d Purchased CC Betts
£220)
No 17 containing Front Living Room with Stove; Pantry; and 2 Bedrooms as weekly Tenant, at the Rent
of 2s 4d occupied by Mrs Maria Newson
6230
6231
NewG
William PAYNE
M
Barnby, Suffolk, England
Esther PAYNE
Florence A. PAYNE
Joseph W. PAYNE
Jane PAYNE
21
1
6 m
Payne, Mrs
Goldsmith Mrs
Goldsmith, George
Balls, William
Godfrey, Percy
Godfrey, Percy
Tubby, William
Tubby, William
Tubby, William
6233
6234
6235
17
17 [15?]
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
NewG
NewG
NewG
Pert
3
M
F
F
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Daur
1906
1907
1914
1922
1927
1936
1948
1954
1893
1893
1910
separate Lot.
This property Newgate 11-19 was owned by the owners of 1 SMALLGATE, but was here sold as
now used for trade purposes, & large Warehouses & stabling in rear occupied by Beccles Working
AND
Dwelling House & Fish Shop & Offices occupied Geo Drake & W Goffin Rent £15
AND Cottage adjoining, recently occupied Mrs Turner at £6-10-0
AND Double Cottage in rear with Offices & garden occupied Jas Haddingham & Sam Lutkins £13 pa
Annual rental £74 10s; (Withdrawn £500)
heater Stove, Iron Pan, and Sink.; and 2 Bedrooms as weekly Tenant, at the Rent of 2s 1d 1/2d occupied
by Mr Henry Goffin
£220)
No 19 containing Front Living Room with Stove; Pantry with small Kitchen adjoining in Rear, with
Brick and Tiled Outbuildingd containing WC and 5 Washouses and with water laid on from the
Waterworks.
6236
6237
NewG
Maria LAWS
W
F
Beccles, Suffolk, England
owner: George Woolnough
6239
NewG
James A. ELVIN
M
M
Beccles, Suffolk, England
24
Wife
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
Pert
1906
1907
1914
1922
1927
1936
1948
Goffin, Henry jun
Goffin, Henry
Goffin, Henry
Edwards, James
Edwards, James
Callow, Percy
Cousens, Mrs
6238
6239
NewG
James A. ELVIN
M
M
Beccles, Suffolk, England
24
Wife
19.1
Pert
1906
Goffin, William
This property seems to have been part of Smallgate 11 & probably Smallgate 13 at one time.
1593
(division: Murdoch 4d Task; Chapman 8d Task)
William Chapman for a tenement called Legions sometime Brown, folio 132
There is 8d part of the tenement to William Chapman & 4d, the other part to Ann Chapman
Task 1s
1669
1671
1701
1713
1715
1723
1725
1725
1740
DIVISION B: NEWGATE 21 & 23
1669
1671
1671
1701
1709
1720
1720
1723
1723
1780
1799
1841
1852
1862
Ann Chapman Her Tenement in Newgate Street in the tenure of John Sharlee
Robert Dowsing tenement late Ann Chapman
John Greenleaf for a tenement in Newgate late Ann Chapman
POOR RATE: John Greenleaf: Rated at £3
INDENTURE: between i ) John Greenleaf of Lowestoft, gent, eldest son of John Greenleaf of Beccles:
ii ) John Alexander, linen weaver; iii) Nicholas Bruning of Beccles, bricklayer;
Reciting indenture of 12 December 1712: between Dorothy Wyatt, widow of Thomas Wyatt, tailor, &
Thomas Wyatt, eldest son, & Daniel Wyatt, another son, sold to John Greenleafe, yeoman,
Messuage, being an equal part of the houses called Fisher’s and a moiety of the .......
and a pump with the upper & lower enclosed yards, taking in the ground with the post which is marked
TW made of iron, fixed and made fast to the post in a straight line to the middle stud of the Great Gate
abutting on a street called Newgate Street, formerly in the occupation of Thomas Neville Griffith, James
John Farrow and Thomas Bircham. 500 year mortgage of £240 4s
INDENTURE between i ) John Alexander; ii ) John Crisp of Beccles, beerbrewer.
INDENTURE between i ) John Crisp; ii ) Francis Howes of St Andrews Ilketshall, yeoman
INDENTURE between John Bruning of Beccles, schoolmaster, only son and heir of
Nicholas Bruning. ii ) Jefrey Ely, bricklayer
Between the land of John Clark, on the north; and a certain lane from Smallgate on
the south; one head abutting Newgate Street on the east; and the other head towards
the lands of Daniel Moories on the west.
The premises in the occupation of Jeffrey Ely & Mary Rymur.
Survey £2
Task 4d
Task 4d
William Chapman in his own use
William Chapman in the tenure of Wid Sewell
Chas Chapman tenement sometime Legions late Wm Chaplin his Father
Robert Dowsing tenement late Charles Chapman formerly Wm Chapman
Joshua Lincoln tenement formerly Wm Chapman late Dowsing
Benjamin Folkard tenement late Chapmans where he now dwells
Gateway to back of No 13 inscribed:
BF (on the left), EE (on the right) probably refers to a marriage between Benjamin
Folkard and Elizabeth Elmy, although I cannot at present find proof of the wedding.
The Folkards came from Gillingham.
Benjamin Folkard sometime Legions after Wm Chapman and after Chas Chapman
Ann Bales, wid, tenement in Newgate sometime Ann Chapmans late John Greenleaf
Abraham Schuldham Tenement in Newgate Formerly Greenleaf late Ann Beals
Hellen (owner) Hellen (occupier)
Mrs Hellen
SALE: of Elizabeth Hall’s Property: Two dwelling houses situate in Newgate with large yard, stables
and workshop in the occupation of Noah Edwards and William Crickmore at rentals of £13-10s-0d p.a.
Land Tax 4s-0d
Task 4d
Value £3
Value £2
Task 4d
Task 1s
Task 4d
Value4s-0d
dealer or cowkeeper. Apply PC Benns
1887
Hellen of Halesworth. Apply M Neal, watchmaker, Hungate
SALE: Lot 2: Smallgate & Newgate: Executors of PC Benns
Smallgate:- House & Fruiterer’s Shop occupied by William Knights [13 Smallgate]
Newgate:- Baker’s Shop, shed & Yard occupied by C Reynolds
{6 September: Purchased G Harrison £300]
1914
1916
1917
William C Wood enlisted in 1914. He was a Driver in the Royal Field Artillery
Samuel W Wood enlisted in 1916. He was a Private in the Durham Light Infantry.
Frederick J Wood enlisted in 1917. He was a Private in the Ordnance Corps
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William WELLS
42
M
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Waterman
NewG
NewG
Hannah BEALES
Dwelling:
9
F
Beccles, Suffolk, England
No 23
Scholar
10.1
Newgate Street
owner: Benns, PC reps
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21
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PC Benns exors
Ford
1870
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1948
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Morse, William
Wood, Chas
Charles Wood
Mrs Wood
Wells, William
Wood, William
Wood, William
Wood, Mrs
Wood, Mrs
/
Barber, Albert jun
LOT 3: A substantial Doiuble Cottage, Stable, Lime House & Large Yard in NEWGATE [No 23], occupied
by Mr S Wiggett, bricklayer.
[6 september: Purchased Mr E Ford for £170]
23
23
PC Benns exors
1870
Noah Edwards
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NewG
NewG
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Samuel WIGGATE
Sarah WIGGATE
Arthur WIGGATE
45
46
22
M
F
M
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Bricklayer & Master Employ 6 Men
3 Boys
Bricklayers ((Son)) Journeyman
M
U
Wife
Son
NewG
NewG
NewG
NewG
NewG
Priscilla WIGGATE
Emily WIGGATE
Walter WIGGATE
Laura WIGGATE
Harriett WIGGATE
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M
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Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Scholar
Scholar
Scholar
Scholar
Daur
Son
Daur
Daur
23
23
1902
1904
Wiggett, Sam
Wiggett, Sam
builder
builder
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
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1914
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1936
1948
1954
1965
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Wiggett, Sam exors
Wiggett, Sam exors
Wiggett, A & WJ
Wiggett, A & W
Barber, Albert
Barber, Albert jun
Barber, Albert
Speed, James
Speed, James
builder
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1751
1751
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1776
1799
1837
1852
1914-1918
1916
1915
Warner, Widow a tenement in Newgate late Warner
Elizabeth Jay, tent in Newgate, late Thomas Warner
Francis Warner, widow, tent in Newgate late Warner
Woods, Sam, Bridgell, Mr., Hillen, for a tenement in Newgate late John Warner
ORIENTATION of 13 Smallgate: “abutteth on street there called Smallgate to the west
and another street called Newgate Street in part and the yard of the said Warner in part
towards the east.”
Bradford, John
Hillen, Benj, Messuage on West side of Newgate, late his Father, before John Bradford, formerly
Bridgell (later Mary Hillen 1837)
Hillen, Mary, Messuage on west side of Newgate formerly John Bradford, Benj Hellen
Rent 3d l/2d
Rent 3d 1/2d
Rent 3d 1/2d
Rent 3d 1/2d
Rent 3d l/2d
Prisoner.
FIRST WORLD WAR
John West enlisted in 1916. He was a Private in the 7th Norfoks. He was wounded twice and taken
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NewG
NewG
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NewG
Edward ROUSE
Alice E. ROUSE
ROUSE
Robert HARVEY
Amelia FAIRHEAD
23
21
F
58
54
M
F
Beccles, Suffolk, England
M
F
Sculthorpe, Norfolk, England
Shadingfield, Suffolk, England
Head
Wife
Boarder ((Lodger))
Nurse
Malster Labourer
M
1 m
W
W
Shadingfield, Suffolk, England
Southwold, Suffolk, England
Nurse (Monthly)
27
27
27
27
27
29
29
29
27
27
27
Cousin
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1914
1922
1927
1936
1948
1954
1954
1965
1974
West, Samuel
West, Samuel
West, Samuel
West, Samuel
West, Samuel
Porter, William
Payne, Alfred
Payne, Alfred
Payne, William
Crisp, Eric
Crisp, William
1911
1913
1915
1917
John Ashley enlisted in 1911. He was a Captain in the 15th South Lancs. He was wounded and received
DCM (Distinguished Conduct Medal)
George Ashley enlisted in 1913. He was a Petty Officer on HMS Gopper
Herbert Ashley enlisted in 1915. He was a Sergeant in the Rifle Brigade. He was wounded.
Robert H Ashley enlisted in 1917. He was a Private in the 1st Suffolks. He was wounded.
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Rhoda CHAPMAN
W
F
Norwich, Norfolk, England
Malsters Labr Widow
29
29
29
29
Cousin (Beccles)
1906
1907
1914
1922
Reader, Jas R
Reader, James
Ashley, John
Ashley, Mrs
27
27
1936
1948
Ashley, Mrs
Ashley, Mrs
29
1974
Hood, John E
1975
Museum opened in June 1975
29.1
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1948
1954
1965
1974
1975
Adult School
Adult School/Library
Adult School/Library
County Library
County Library
Museum
Town Hall)
BACK of WHITE LION
WHITE LION BARN (in the early 18th century called the Town Hall)
Smallgate facing Newgate. The buildings behind the Newgate entrance have subsequently been pulled down and it is now a car
park..
29.2
29.2
29.2
England, WB
England, WB
1884
1885
1895
shown on the Map in this year.
England, WB
England, WB
Warehouse & Stable
£15
1474, 5 & 6
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1922
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1936
1948
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1965
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Ward, Jarvis A
Ward, Jarvis A
Ward, Jarvis A
Ward, Jarvis A
Ward, Jarvis A
Ward, Jarvis A
Clifford, RH & CoWine & Spirit Merchants
/
mineral water manufacturer [Bridge Street Works]
mineral water manufacturer
mineral water manufacturer
mineral water manufacturer
mineral water manufacturer
mineral water manufacturer
1875
1880
1880
1885
1887
1887
LICENCE; Sun Inn from Mr Buggs to Robert Cock.
LICENCES: Sun Inn, Mr RA Cock;
POLICE COURT: LICENCES :
William Chipperfield, late of the Greyhound, Westhall to the Sun
POLICE COURT: LICENCES: The Sun Inn to Joseph Bilke
SUNDAY CLOSING MOVEMENT Large attendance: The Rector: He considered the Sunday closing of
public houses would be an almost incalculable moral blessing to the country.
LICENCES: Sun from Mrs Bilke to Benjamin Reeve
LICENCE: Henry Davey of Framlingham to take the Sun, [Newgate]
*** SALE: Newgate & Smallgate: House formerly “The Sun” Inn & cottages formerly “The Chequers”.
1893
1911
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NewG
Robert A. COCK
M
M
Lowestoft, Suffolk, England
Head
31
12
Scholar
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NewG
Robert COCK
M
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Son
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NewG
NewG
Nelly COCK
Edith COCK
4
1
F
F
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Daur
Daur
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
Colcheter Brewery
Colchester Brewery
1890
1902
1904
1906
1907
1914
1927
1936
1948
1954
1965
1974
Davey, Henry
Davey, Henry
Davey, Hen
Davey, Henry
Davey, Henry
Taylor, George
Taylor, George
Spalding, Arthur
Spalding, Arthur
Spalding, Arthur
Spalding, Arthur
Spalding, Arthur
Sun Pub
SUN INN
beer retailer
PH & dwell
SUN INN
£12
1477
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1914
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1974
England, Wm
/
Ward, J
Ward, J
Ward, J
Ward, J
Ward, J
Clifford RH
/
mineral water
mineral water
mineral water
mineral water
wine merch
1916
1915
OXBOROUGH, Bert
33 Newgate
enlisted
1915 in
1/5th
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Charlte WOOLNOUGH M
41
F
Ditchingham, Norfolk, England
Wife
33
33
33
33
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33
33
Woolnough Chas
1906
1907
1914
1922
1927
1936
1948
1954
1965
1974
Woolnough, Chas
Woolner, Chas
Paddle, Edward
Paddle, Edward
Paddle, Edward
Paddle, Mrs
Paddle, Mrs
Paddle, Miss Ivy
Paddle, Miss Ivy
Paddle, Miss Ivy (she died in the early 1990s)
1837
1837
Lane,
SALE: Two Dwelling Houses in Manor House Lane in the occupation of Elizabeth Boyden & James
Brewer, with a Walled-in Garden, fruit trees, Gig House & Stable, opening into Newgate Street, lately
occupied by Rev Taylor the Proprietor, deceased. (Held for the residue of 1000 years from 7 August
1675)
ARGEEMENT 26 June 1837 between James Barnes of Beccles, bricklayer & William Edward
Crowfoot.
James Barnes shall within 14 days become the purchaser of a garden situate near the Manor House
late the property of Henry Taylor, clerk, deceased. James Barnes agrees to sell a piece of ground, part of
the said garden, to contain in length from NORTH to SOUTH 55ft and in breadth from EAST to WEST
45ft, and to abut on the said Manor House Lane towards the NORTH and Newgate on the EAST, but
exclusive of the walls, buildings, bushes and plants at the price of £50. And it is agreed that James
Barnes shall at his own expense clear the ground of the walls, buildings etc within three weeks from the
time he shall purchase the garden,
Later agreed that it should be £55.
11 August 1837 a Deposit of £10 paid.
1. Population 1831: 3827,
2. Provision at present (gratuitous) 44 boys (no girls)
3. School intended for 125 boys & 125 girls in two rooms. Sunday & Day Schools, supported by
4. Charges: one penny per week for each child and one penny per week in addition for each child taught
5. Estimate charge for Master & Mistress, books, etc.
6. Accommodation provided in Parish Church. At present 150, but can be enlarged to 250.
7. The Boys’ Room is to be 43 & 1/2 ft long and 17 & 1/2 ft wide & 14 ft high to the ceiling.
8. Foundation, floor, walls and roof of: hard burnt kiln bricks and slate.
9. The entire estimated cost £375. Ground £60. Building £275.
10. Money from subscriptions £194.
Received
11 August 1837
}
Interest on banking account
of John Day Esq from Annual Subscription Fund
Grant from National Society
12 November 1838
8 December 1838
15 December 1838
£0-0s-4d
£14-3s-6d
£50-0s-0d
£310-0s-8d
7 February 1839
19 February 1839
Paid
John Norman for 3 pr of thresholds (stone in lieu of wood)
John Day Annual Subscription
£0-5s-3d
£0-3s-9d
£125-9s-0d
16 March 1838
John Pedgrift (bricklayer) & John Norman (carpenter)
Remainder purchase & interest
£45-4s-0d
}
John Norman extra work
John Pedgrift extra work
George Taylor (brazier)
Lionel Swan (painter) for etra work
Samuel Haward (stonemason)
£7-15s-9d
£6-19s-4d
£4-16s-3d
£3-14s-9d
7 February 1839
FINAL SUM
John Pedgrift & John Norman; full contract
Messrs E & W Sharpin, solicitor: conveyance, stamps, etc.
Note Stamp
Total
£4-9s-6d
£0-3s-6d
£310-0s-8d
£125-9s-0d
£435-9s-8d
£0-9s-0d
Total
1868
1869
buildings may easily be converted into Dwellings. All fixtures remaining included. Sold 29 June for £175.
Opening of Working Man’s Newspaper & Reading Room in old Boys’ School, purchased by the Mayor,
Mr Garnham for this purpose. At 7pm 100 working men sat down to tea provided by the Mayor & his
friends.
placed this room at their disposal. The room is supplied with several of the leading daily and weekly
papers, and contains a library of about 500 volumes; the expenses are principally borne by the above
gentleman, the members contributing a nominal sum.
originated with the late Mayor, Mr William Garnham, who convened a meeting of working men and
TRUSTEE of Mr. WILLIAM WOOLNER GARNHAM’S ESTATE, to Sell by Auction, at the WHITE
LION HOTEL, BECCLES, on Tuesday, 11th August, 1875, at Four for Five o’clock in the Afternoon,
THE following Valuable FREEHOLD PROPERTIES, namely—
now occupied by the 4th Suffolk Artillery Volunteer Corps as a Drill and Orderly Room, and the other is
occupied by Mr. PASSMORE as a Lecture Room; the whole producing a rent of £19
Coal House and Small Yard at Back, and TWO SPACIOUS ROOMS, formerly used as a National
School, each Room being 44ft. in length, by 17 ft. in width. The Dwelling House and One Room are
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1881 CENSUS
Garnham, WW
1870
Garnham WW
Orderly Room
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Charles BARKHAM
M
Swaffam, Norfolk, England
Instructor
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Bridget BARKHAM
Charles BARKHAM
Eliz. BARKHAM
Florence BARKHAM
James BARKHAM
Arthur BARKHAM
37
13
11
4
3
Bristol, Somerset, England
Scholar
Scholar
Daur
Son
Son
M
F
M
F
8
M
M
Canada
Canada
Canada
F
East Indies
East Indies
Wife
Son
Daur
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NewG
NewG
NewG
NewG
Scholar
Scholar
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35
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35
35
Col Wilson
1906
1907
1914
1922
1927
1936
1948
1954
1965
1974
Norman, Sam
Norman, Sam
Carr, George
Carr, George
Carr, George
Carr, George
Carr, Harry
Whitewood, Herb
Whitewood, Herb
Whitewood, Herb
Parish Clerk
Parish Clerk
suggest it is a stone building. The two schoolrooms, one for girls and the other for boys have different facades. The angles of the
gable roofs appear not to be the same and the stone dripstones above the windows are straight on the right and centre buildings
but oddly stepped up on the left. This feature is carried through to the pattern over the doors where the left one is curved, in
contrast to the others which are straight. [What interpretation would Freud have given to this contrast? Unfortunately we do not
know which was the boys’ classroom and which the girls’!]
The Headmaster’s house is a two storey building, the others single storey. The only light admitted to the classrooms on the east
side is through the fairly small windows in the gables [what happens on the west side?] was it very dark inside?
1917
LOT 2 FOUR CAPITAL Well built COTTAGES on the east side of Lot 1 adjoining Manor House Lane
and Newgate, occupied by Martha Mobbs, Fred Waters, Edward Bulwer and George Woolnough
[purchased R Thornton £205] [two of these in Newgate & two in Manor House Lane?]
SALE:-
Dwelling Houseslate, JW Thacker
Nos 37 and 39 Newgate and Nos 8 and 9 Manor House Lane, each containing Living Room, Scullery
and two Bedrooms, four brick and tiled Wash-houses with Coppers. Water from the Mains is laid on;
now occupied by Messrs H Dyer, [No 37] J Whale [No 39], CW Meadows and G Dow, weekly
Tenants, at Rentals amounting to £33 16s the Owner paying Rates. Freehold; Land Tax 8/8
[Sold to: Ellwood £205] (conveyed to JW Thacker 26 June 1873)
1916
CRISP, Alfred G
37 Newgate enlisted 1916 in Queens Royal West Surreys Pte Wounded
Lee, Eliz
Tripp, Han
Weavers, Wm
Holdron, Wm
1870
1870
Clarke, Abr
Clarke, Abr
3
3
Bulwer, Walter
Woolnough, George
3
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NewG
NewCi
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Sma
Sma
1870
1870
Thornton, Richard
Thornton, Richard
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Henry HALL
W
M
Beccles, Suffolk, England
24
11
Daur
Boarder ((Lodger))
Housekeeper
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Alice PULFORD
F
Beccles, Suffolk, England
37 Thacker (Gillingham)
37
37
37
37
37
37
1906
1907
1914
1922
1927
1936
1948
Alden, Mrs
Alden, Mrs
Dyer, Henry
Ellwood, John
Ellwood, John
Smith, Albert
Sarbutt, Miss
37
37
1965
1974
/
Etheridge, Claude
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John STARLAND
W
M
Norwich, Norfolk, England
Painter Journeyman
1914
39
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39
39
39
39
39
Thacker, JW
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1907
1914
1922
1927
1936
1948
1954
1965
1974
Grimmer, G
Grimmer, George
Whale, Joseph
Whale, Joseph
Whale, Joseph
Whale, Joseph
Whale, Mrs
Whale, Mrs
Whale, Mrs
Whale, Mrs
This building has been destroyed
1922
[purchased W Woolnough £270]
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Samuel HURREN
M
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Harriet A. HURREN
Alice HURREN
Mary A. HURREN
Agnes HURREN
M
23
22
19
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Wife
Printer Book Folder
Printer Machine Minder ((Woman))
Printer Book End Paperer (Lab)
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NewG
NewG
NewG
F
F
F
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
U
U
Daur
Daur
NewG
NewG
Fanny A. HURREN
Sarah SPALL
U
9
20
F
F
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Daur
Boarder
Scholar
Printer Bookend Paperer
41
41
41
41
41
41
1914
1922
1927
1936
1948
1954
Edwards, Lazarus
Edwards, Lazarus
Edwards, Lazarus
Pipe, Royal
Rolfe, Mrs
Driver, Gordon
This building has been destroyed
1914-18 WAR:
[purchased W Woolnough £270]
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Henry ROBINSON
M
M
Sittingbourne, Kent, England
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NewG
NewG
NewG
NewG
Walter ROBINSON
Martha BECKETT
Alice L. BECKETT
Frederick BECKETT
18
29
6
M
F
F
3
Pimlico, Middlesex, England
Pimlico, Middlesex, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
M
Printer Machine Labourer
Laundress
W
Daur
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Grand Son
Scholar
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43
43
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43
43
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Pells, NW
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1914
1922
1927
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1954
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1906
Bradnum, Alfred
Bradnum, Alfred
Bradnum, Alfred
Bradnum, Alfred
Bradnum, Alfred
Fairhead, Mrs
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1904
Larke, Hen
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45
45
45
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1914
1927
1936
1948
Larke, Hery builder
Taylor Bros builders
Fairweather, Art firewd
1881 CENSUS
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NewG
Sarah GIRLING
James GIRLING
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7
Stanton, Miss
Robinson, Geo
Robinson, Geo
Robinson, Geo
Leggatt, Jas
Leggatt, Jas
F
M
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Son
Scholar
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1927
1936
1948
1954
1965
1974
haulage contractor
haulage
haulage
haulage
haulage
1926
materials thereon. Depths range from 74ft to 71 ft, and an area of Sixteen Rods, well adapted for
Mercantile Purposes or a Building Site, with possession on completion.
The Purchaser shall within six months pull down the buildings on the property.
[Bidding £50 & £100, but withdrawn at that price.]
By this date the buildings had been pulled down, but nothing built in their place according to the 1926
map.
Wilson’s Removals.
1817
& Wiliam Abraham Schuldham of Marlesford, Suffolk, barrister, acting for William Schuldham of
Marlesford SECOND PART
in consideration of £2,500 paid by William Schuldham of Marlesford unto William Schuldham of
London, conveys ALL ESTATE as Cousin & heir of Frances Schuldham, late of Beccles, ALL
MESSUAGES, LANDS, etc of which Frances Schuldham died EXCEPT three Messuages or
tenements in Beccles in the tenures of Mr Pymar, Mr Cross & Mrs Berry & Mrs Groom.
INDENTURE between William Schuldham of London & William Schuldham of Marlesford of ONE
ALL THAT messuage in Newgate [presumably on the West side] with Yard & Garden now let to
Widow Groom & Widow Dunnett EXCEPT the Chaise House & chamber over, not included in the sale.
[also Saltgate 5 & 7 and property in Smallgate]
BLYBURGATE 17 Formerly NEWGATE G
This is now numbered 17 Blyburgate, but could be part of Newgate.
1736
1751
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1800.2
“1829”
1837
1852
Edward Donn, a tent in Newgate, late Buck
Edward Donn, for a tent in Newgate
Edward Donn, tent in Newgate
Mary Donn
William Crisp
Richard Thornton, late William Crisp, before Donn
Richard Thornton, tent in or near Newgate, late William Crisp, formerly of Edward
Donn (later John Crisp, junior)
John Crisp, junior, Esq., tent in or near Newgate, late Richard Thornton, before
William Crisp & formerly Mary Donn
Rent1s 6d
Rent 1s 6d
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William K.E. LARKM
M
Beccles, Suffolk, England
42
18
19
U
13
9
5
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Son
Labourer General
Labourer General
Daur
Scholar
Son
Scholar
Scholar
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NewG
NewG
NewG
NewG
NewG
NewG
William E. LARK
Robert Eade LARK
Anna Mary E. LARK
John Eade LARK
Frederick Eade LARK
George Eade LARK
Jessy Eade LARK
U
U
M
M
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M
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M
F
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
F
Beccles, Suffolk, England
M
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Daur
Ernest E Parnell enlisted in 1915. He was a Private in the 3rd Suffolks
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Elliott Downing
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1904
1906
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1954
Smith, Edgar antique furniture
Riches, Wm
Riches, R
Riches, Wm cutler
Turner, Alfred
Turner, Alfred ?
Parnell, Ernest E
Burnham, Herbert
Godbolt, Mrs
Playford, Mrs
Wood, Alb [4a]
in 1862
1881
1914
1914
Number 4 Belonged to Robert Hellen (see Sale Plan of neighbouring property 27 August 1862)
Appears to have been owned by JK & WH Garrod
SALE:-
Block of Freehold Property, frontage of 46 ft upon Newgate, comprising Dwelling House and Shop
with paved yard in the rear, shed and warehouse, occupied by late Mrs Turner. Also Office, Warehouse,
Sheds and spacious Yard, with separate entrance, now in occupation of Messrs Wigg ans Sons.
(Withdrawn £210. Sold WJ Rose £175)
by the late owner, Mrs Sarah Turner, Frontage of 46ft on Newgate
Messrs Wigg & Sons (withdrawn £220).
Albert E Wood enlisted in 1915. He was an Engineman on HMS Vera Creina
Charles Rose was in the Norfolks
2534
2535
NewG
M
M
Brockdish, Norfolk, England
NewG
NewG
NewG
NewG
NewG
NewG
NewG
Turner, AC
55
32
16
14
13
11
58
Turner, Mrs shopkeeper
Turner, Sam
Turner, Sam
Turner, AC
Turner, Mrs shopkeeper
Wife
Son
Daur
Son
Son
Daur
Boarder
Butcher Journeyman
Blacksmith Apprentice
Scholar
Boot & Shoe Maker
2537
2538
2539
2540
2541
2542
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Zepho FINCH
Eva FINCH
Jesse FINCH
Silas FINCH
Amy FINCH
Charles DENNANT
U
U
W
M
F
M
M
F
M
Dickleburgh, Norfolk, England
Dickleburgh, Norfolk, England
Dickleburgh, Norfolk, England
Hoxne, Suffolk, England
Hoxne, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
1904
1904
1906
1907
1914
1922
1927
1936
1948
1954
Tobacconist
shop & Dwell
NewG
4 bed
Rose, Walter J
Wood, Albert
Wood, Albert
Beccles Engineering Co
are still in existence), were listed as unfit housing, but were repaired by the owner. They have
subsequently been pulled down.
1862
1881
1876
1897
1898
1901
1904
LOT 4: Four Brick & Tiled Cottages, with small Gardens in front, & entrance from Newgate, three of
which are now occupied by the Widow Page, James Nunn & Albert Lockwood, & one is at present
untenanted. Total Rental £17 - 17s [see plan in Sales File]
Copyhold of the Manor of Frostenden; Fine Atbitrary. Apportioned Quit Rent 3d; Land Tax 16s 3d 1/2d
SALE: 27 August of WK & JW Garrod
LOT 5: The Coach House & Granary, Cart Lodge, Three Stables with Hay Lofts, Chaff & Harness
Houses, & convenient Yard on the East Side of Newgate, adjoining Lot 4, & opposite the back of Lot 3
[in Sheepgate] [see plan in Sales File]
Copyhold of the Manor of Frostenden. Apportioned Quit Rent 3d; Land Tax 5s.
Presumably these prioperties did not sell in 1862 as they were still in the Garrods’ ownership in 1881
COUNCIL: Water unfit to drink in Messrs Garrod’s premises in Newgate.
John Garrod’s Will 11 September 1897: To his son-in-law, John Edward Tanner of Earls Court, London
William Henry Garrod died intestate 18 November 1898
SOLD to Charles Gooch of Halesworth
NEWGATE 30-08-1904
LOT 1. Four brick and tiled Cottages now occupied by Mrs Barber, W Neech, A Bates and S Adams as
weekly tenants, at the aggragate annual rent of £21 9s
(Withdrawn £170)
LOT 2. Pleasantly situated brick and tiled Cottage adjoining last lot, with small garden, occupied by C
Neech; also Boarded and tiled Cottage adjoining, and valuable garden now occupied by J Cracknell,
quarterly tenants at aggegate annual rental of £12 4s
(Not offered)
1
Newgate, Nunn's Yard
Newgate, Nunn's Yard
Newgate, Nunn's Yard
owner:
owner:
owner:
Gooch, E, Halesworth
Gooch, E, Halesworth
Gooch, E, Halesworth
repaired
repaired
repaired
3
4
2543
2544
NewG
Edward SHIPLE
M
M
Beccles, Suffolk, England
33
5
2 m
Wife
Scholar
Daur
2546
2547
2548
NewG
NewG
NewG
William SHIPLE
Edith Maria SHIPLE
Anna SHIPLE
M
2
F
Beccles, Suffolk, England
F
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
2550
NewG
Arthur Cook SIMPER
27
M
Tailor Journeyman
24
6
4
1
Eye, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Eye, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Scholar
Scholar
2552
2553
2554
NewG
NewG
NewG
Ellen SIMPER
Robert SIMPER
William SIMPER
F
M
M
Daur
Son
Son
2556
NewG
John ALDEN
M
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Alice ALDEN
Arthur SPALDING
John ALDEN
James Thos. ALDEN
Rosanna ALDEN
40
11
6
1
Wife
Stepson
Scholar
Scholar
Son
2558
2559
2560
2561
NewG
NewG
NewG
NewG
M
M
3
F
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
M
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
2563
NewG
James HAMMOND
M
M
Wymondham, Norfolk, Head
Millwright Journeyman/ Engine
2564
2565
2566
2567
2568
NewG
NewG
NewG
NewG
Elizb HAMMOND
Eliza HAMMOND
Priscilla HAMMOND
Agnes HAMMOND
22
19
U
9
F
F
15
F
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
F
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Printer Book Sewer
Schoolmistress Pupil Teacher (Board
School)
Daur
Scholar
U
Beccles, Suffolk, England
4.1
4.1
4.1
4.1
4.1
4.1
4.1
4.1
4.1
4.1
4.2
4.2
4.2
4.2
4.2
4.2
4.2
4.2
4.2
Gooch
1906
1907
1914
1922
1927
1936
1948
1954
1965
1974
White, Alfred
White, Robert
White, Robert
White, Alfred
White, Alfred
Schuurman, Heindrik
Gilbert, Eric
Etteridge, Mrs
Etteridge, Claud
Etteridge, Claud
2 bed
4.1 "Nunn's Yd 1
4.1 "Nunn's Yd 1
4.1 Nunn’s Yd 1
4.1 "Nunn's Yd 1
4.1 "Nunn's Yd 1
4.1 "Nunn's Yd 1
4.1 "Nunn's Yd 1
4.1 "Nunn's Yd 1
Gooch
1906
1914
1922
1927
1936
1948
1954
1965
Hurren, Henry
Goldsmith, George
Goldsmith, George
Goldsmith, George
Parfittt, Arth
Chase, John
Hard, Mrs
Payne, Mrs
4.2 "Nunn's Yd 1
4.2 Nunn’s Yd 1
4.2 "Nunn's Yd 1
4.2 "Nunn's Yd 1
4.2 "Nunn's Yd 1
4.2 "Nunn's Yd 1
4.2 "Nunn's Yd 1
4.3
4.3
4.3
4.3
4.3
4.3
4.3
4.3
4.3
4.4
4.4
4.4
4.4
4.4
4.4
4.4
4.4
4.4
4.4
Gooch
1906
1914
1922
1927
1936
1948
1954
1965
1974
Davey, Mrs
Huggins, Mrs
Harvey, Alfred
Payne, Wilfred
Sampson, Bertie
Sampson, Bertie
Sampson, Bertie
Sampson, Bertie
Sampson, Bertie
4.3 "Nunn's Yd 1
4.3 Nunn’s Yd
4.3 "Nunn's Yd 1
4.3 "Nunn's Yd 1
4.3 "Nunn's Yd 1
4.3 "Nunn's Yd 1
4.3 "Nunn's Yd 1
4.3 "Nunn's Yd 1
Gooch
1906
1907
1914
1922
1927
1936
1948
1954
1965
Keable, Mrs
Cable, Mrs
Poll, William
Burnham, Herbert
Ward, Benjamin
Ward, Benjamin
Ward, Benjamin
Ward, Benjamin
Randlesome. Mrs E
4.4 "Nunn's Yd 1
4.4 Nunn’s Yd
4.4 "Nunn's Yd 1
4.4 "Nunn's Yd 1
4.4 "Nunn's Yd 1
4.4 "Nunn's Yd 1
4.4 "Nunn's Yd 1
4.4 "Nunn's Yd 1
1617c
1665
1671
1681
1707/8
1712
1734
1738
1739
1751
1765
1771
1789
1789
1789
1799
1805
1868
1867
Richard Denny for a Tenement and Lands before Silk (folio 81)
John Denny for a Tenement called Silks in the Backside
John Denny for a Tenement called Silks in the Backside
William Denny a Tenement called Silks, late John Denny, vid John Denny (folio 275)
Benjamin Primrose, a Tenement called Silks late John Denny, since William Denny
William Denny, Copyhold tenant, surrenders his Orchard
BETWEEN the Free[hold] Lands sometime of John Denny on the SOUTH;
a Lane called Fair Lane or Fair Close Lane on the NORTH;
a Lane called Hacon’s Lane to the EAST,
received from William Denny, his father.
To Benjamin Primrose, linen weaver, of Beccles
DEATHS: Benjamin Primrose [Sept 1734]
Benjamin Primrose for a Tenement called Silks late John Denny since John Denny
Benjamin Primrose died 1734. Benjamin Primrose, only son & heir admitted to one Yard
BETWEEN freehold Land formerly of John Denny on the SOUTH;
a Lane called FAIR LANE on the NORTH;
A Lane called HACON’S LANE on the EAST.
Received 1712 from William Denny.
Benjamin Primrose for one Yard late Denny
Benjamin Primrose, for a Yard late Denny COPY
Benjamin Primrose, linen weaver & whitester leaving off business. House, Whiting Office, Yards,
Weaving Shops etc TO LET
John Wright, Tenement formerly Silk, since John Denny, late Benjamin Primrose
Benjamin & Frances Primrose, to John Wright & Elizabeth, his wife for their lives & those of their
three children, To One Yard [part of the whole property]
BETWEEN the land of John Denny, formerly, now of John Wright on the SOUTH,
a Lane called Fair Lane or Fair Close on the NORTH
and Hacons Lane on the NORTH
Received 1738
INDENTURE between:
(1) Benjamin Primrose & his wife Frances (2) John Wright & Elizabeth, his wife (3) Thomas Rede
(4) Richard Rayner (5) Robert Beane
John Wright, carter, Himself and others
Charles Dashwood
INDENTURE Between
(1) Mary Ann Wigg of Beccles, spinster (2) John King Garrod, tanner (3) William Henry Garrod
for £100. Land with cottages & buildings standing thereon.
On the NORTH by the roadway [ie Institute Pathway]
On the SOUTH by land lately sold to Henry Rede, Esq.
SALE: late John Wright, at the King’s Head
Task 1s 4d
Task 1s 4d
Rent 2d 1/2d
Rent 2d 1/2d
Tillett, Wm
Wright, Jn
886
4.1
No 8
887
garden 0-3-0 acres
east side
NewG X 259
east side
east side
Arnup, IsI
side
Arnup, Isl
Adams, Thos
Oxborough, Jn
Smith, Edw
Wright, Jn
NewG X 259
Wright, in
Wright, Jn
Wright, Jn
3
1.1
12
888
889
890
behind 6, 8 & 10
behind 6, 8 & 10 ?
12 Beer House: Queen's Head
east side
east side
east side
NewG X 259
NewG X 259
NewG X 259
brewer
east side
east side
east side
Beane, Eliz
Shickle, Wm
Youngman, Dor
Wiggate, Jas jun
Balls, Eliz
Charlish, Wm
Denny, las
side
Wright, Jn
Wright, Jn
Wright, Jn
Wright, Jn
Wright, Jn
Wright, Jn
1.05
1.1
1.05
2
I .05
892
893
894
895
896
897
3
Queen's Head Yard
Queen's Head Yard
Queen's Head Yard
Four Cottages
Four Cottages
Four Cottages
898
east side
east side
east side
east side
east side
east side
NewG X 259
NewG X 259
NewG X 259
NewG X 259
NewG X 259
NewG X 259
east side
east side
east side
east side
east side
east side
east side
Wright, Jn
Four Cottages
NewG X 259
1867
Yard at the back, and
1871
1917
frontage of 49ft. 4in. next Newgate street. Beccles, adjoining the property of Messrs. J. K. and W. H.
Garrod, now occupied by Samuel Jude [No 6], James Ellis [No 8], and James Jessup [No 10], with
William Delf, containing altogether 0a. 0r 28p. more or less, the whole tenanted at an apportioned
annual rent of £19 5s.
ALSO COTTAGE Occupied by William Flowers, also the Shed and part of the Garden occupied by
The purchaser of this lot is to erect and maintain a fence on the North and East sides, to divide it from
lots 2 and 6, as shewn upon the plan, and will have a right of way through the opening from the street
over lot 2, as now staked out and shewn on the plan.
(Purchased by Mr Thornton)
SALE: Instructions from Mr Thornton & others to sell Freehold Property:
LOT 1: Three substantial & well-built Brick & Tiled Cottages in Newgate, with offices & Yards;
occupied by Jas Jessop, Jas Ellis, Samuel Jude.
SOLD to William Thacker £250
No. 6 contains Shop, Living Room with Range, Pantry and four Bedrooms; Paved Yard, brick and slated
Wash-house with copper and heater Stove.
No. 8 has three Living Rooms and two Bedrooms; Yard with brick and slated Coal House.
No. 10 comprises Shop, Living Room, Pantry, and three Bedrooms; Yard with brick And slated Shed.
There is a side Entrance by Public Path leading to Fair Close.
Water is laid on, and Gas to No. 6, but the Gas Pipes and fittings belong to the Tenant, all Shop Fittings,
brass Door Knocker and fittings in Yard are the property of the tenants and are not included in the Sale;
tenanted by Mr RH Ellwood, at a Rental of £9 -10s and Rates, excluding Water Rate, Mr WA Brown, at
£9, and Mrs E Jessup at £10, both including Rates; the whole amounting to £28 -10s per annum.
TENURE: Freehold OUTGOINGS: Land Tax 7/6
[Sold: Ellwood £375]
1914-18 WAR:
ELLWOOD, Robert
of £212. Wife of journeyman printer. Started her business in 1905.
CENSUS 1881
Susannah JUDE
Elizabeth TILLOTT
Alice Louisa PARR
M
U
68
41
4
F
F
F
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Westhall, Suffolk, England
Wife
Step Daur
Granddaur
NewG
NewG
NewG
Tailoress
Tailoress
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
Thacker (Gillingham)
1904
1907
1914
1922
1927
1936
1948
1954
White, Chas shopkeeper
1906
Ellwood, Mrs
Ellwood, Mrs
Ellwood, Mrs Ae
Ellwood, Mrs AE
Ellwood, Mrs AE
Ellwood, Mrs
Coleby, Bertie
confectioner
confectioner
confectioner
confectioner
6
1974
Ward, Stanley
confectioner
NewG
NewG
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
James ELLIS
Sarah BARWOOD
Thacker
62
92
1902
1906
1907
1914
1922
1927
1936
1948
1954
1965
1974
M
F
Clarke, John F
Clarke, JH
Clarke, John F
Brown, Walter
Ellwood, Robert H
Ellwood, Robert H
Driver, AJ
Driver, AJ
Driver, John
Coe, Henry
Coe, Henry J
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Blunderstone, Suffolk, EnglandBoarder
Shoemaker Jobbing Retired ((Master))
Ag Lab Wife
W
NewG
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
Sarah LUSHER
Thacker
3
1902
1904
1906
1907
1914
1922
1927
1936
1948
1954
1965
1974
F
Jessup, Eliz
Jessup, Eliz Mrs
Jessup, Eliz
Jessup, Eliz
Jessup, Eliz
Jessup, Eliz
Lusher, Misses
Beccles, Suffolk, England
shopkeeper
fancy repository
2 sitting & shop
shopkeeper
shopkeeper
shopkeeper
shopkeepers
2 bed
3 people
Phillips, Hery E
Meadows, Edward C
Meadows, Edward C
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 21 January 1862 Page 4, column 4
DEATHS
On the 19th January, at Beccles, aged 69 years, Harriett, wife of Mr Eddy SMITH, of the "Queen's Head."
LOT 2. [12 Newgate] THE “QUEEN’S HEAD” PUBLIC HOUSE, with Yard and Outbuildings
occupied by Robert Cutler, a Pump of excellent spring water, and
ALSO COTTAGE [14 Newgate] occupied by William Copeman with a frontage of 68ft. next Newgate
Street;
ALSO [14.1 & 14.2 Newgate] Two Cottages at the back occupied by Robert Barrett and William
Woolnough or his under-tenants, and a small piece of the Garden occupied by William DeIf, containing
altogether, more or less, 0a. 0r. 36p. and tenanted at an apportioned rent of £24 10.
ANNUAL OUTGOINGS: Apportioned Tithe Rent Charge 1s; Land-Tax 4s - 8d
The purchaser of this lot is to erect and maintain a fence on the North and on the East, to divide it from
lots 3 and 5, and the lot is sold subject to a right of way from the street to lots 1, 4, 5, and 6, as staked
out and shewn on the plan.
1868
1871
1872
1880
1881
LOT3
1867
1871
1881
CORPORATION: Mr Thornton given permission to “case” the front of the Queen’s Head
LOT 2: The well-frequented Public House in Newgate called the Queen’s Head occupied by Robert
Cutler with newly erected Brick & Tiled Stables, large Cart Shed & Chaff & Harness House, Piggeries,
a large plot of ground in the rear, partly cultivated as a Garden.
ALSO: Three Cottages adjoinig the pub occupied by William Copeman [16], Mrs J Rose [18], & Robert
Barrett [20].
SOLD to RA King for £495
Transfer of Licence: from Robert Cutler to James Cutler
RETIREMENT: Mrs Elizabeth Ingram, Station Road, retiring from businesscarried on by her late
husband. James Cutler, bricklayer, plasterer, builder, Newgate, taking over.
AB Worthington owned the property
Stable now occupied by Robert Cutler, and a piece of Garden Ground occupied by William Delf,
containing altogether 0a. 0r. 36p. more or less, and tenanted at an apportioned annual rent of £l6 l0s.
Spall, William Woolnough, Benjamin Woo1nough, and Charles Turner, with the Yard at the back a
The purchaser of this lot is to erect and maintain a fence to the East to divide it from lot 4.
SALE: Instructions from Mr Thornton & others to sell Freehold Property:
Worthington, AB of Beccles Brewery, Northgate was the owner at this time
well situated in Newgate and comprising large brick and tiled DWELLING HOUSE and SHOP
and two benches, Private Sitting Room with stove and corner cupboard, Kitchen with cooking stove and
settle, Pantry, Coal House, two Bedrooms with two closets and wardrobe and two Attics; also large
Bedroom and Attic approached by separate staircase in rear
Spacious Yard partly concreted and approached from Newgate, containing brick and tiled Travellers’
Kitchen with stove, long table, bench and sink with water laid on, two W.C.s, Range of brick and tiled
adjoining in rear and GARDEN Ground, about 40 ft. by 34 ft., with back entrance from Newgate. Brick
and tiled
ALSO COTTAGE adjoining the Dwelling House, being No 14 Newgate, containing large Living Room
with stove, coal closet, pantry, kitchen with iron pan, wood
tiled Workshop in rear, now in the occupation of Mr. Joseph PAYNE, as sub-tenant, at the weekly rent
of 3/-; also brick and tiled
AND COTTAGE in rear, containing Living Room with stove and coal closet, kitchen, pantry and two
Bedrooms, now in the occupation of Mrs. Belsey, as sub-tenant, at the weekly rent of 2/-.
the
and affords an excellent site and space for Business Premises, or Workshops, the whole being now in
occupation of Mr. William Payne. OUTGOINGS: Land Tax as assessed, 14/1.
and will not be included in the Sale, and 1/ic property is sold subject to, and with the benefit of all rights
of way or other easements affecting the same.
Queen's Head [Newgate 12] : Dwelling House with Shop
AND 2 Cottages, Spacious Yard, Stabling, Outbuildings & Garden; Occupied by Wm Payne
58ft frontage to street & area of 5,600 sq ft
(Bought Charles Gooch £360)
PAYNE, Oscar
PAYNE, William B
1872
1872
Cutler, James
licence transferred from Robert to James
AB
2604
NewG
12
James CUTLER
M
U
32
14
11
7
29
F
M
F
M
M
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Norwich, Norfolk, England
Employing 7 Men And 4 Boys
12
Bricklayers Boy
Scholar
Scholar
Printer Machine Minder
2605
2606
2607
2608
2609
NewG
NewG
NewG
NewG
NewG
Emma CUTLER
Robert CUTLER
Florence CUTLER
James CUTLER
Charles SMITH
Wife
Son
Daur
Son
Boarder
12
12
12 Colchester Brew Co
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
1902
1904
1906
1907
1914
1922
1927
1936
1948
1954
Payne, Wm
Payne, Wm
Payne, Wm
Payne, Wm
Payne, Wm
Payne, Wm
Payne, Wm
Payne, Wm marine Store
Payne, Joseph W
Payne, Joseph W
beer retailer
beer retailer
dewll & PH
beer retailer
beer retailer
beer retailer
3 bed
12 Qu Hd
12 Qu Hd
12 Qu Hd
12 Qu Hd
12 Qu Hd
12 Qu Hd
12 Qu Hd
2611
NewG
Emily GARROD
M
F
Beccles, Suffolk, England
11
15
Nephew
Niece
Scholar
Printer Book Sewer
2613
NewG
Clara WORTLEY
U
F
Norwich, Norfolk, England
2615
NewG
William COPEMAN
M
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Fish Dealer
2616
2617
2618
2619
2620
2621
2622
2623
2624
2625
2626
NewG
NewG
NewG
NewG
NewG
NewG
NewG
Lorina COPEMAN
Robert COPEMAN
Walter COPEMAN
Martha COPEMAN
Jessie COPEMAN
Louisa COPEMAN
Catherine COPEMAN
10
8
6
4
2
1
U
F
M
M
F
F
F
25
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
F
Scholar
Scholar
Scholar
Scholar
Visitor
Charwoman
Son
Son
Daur
Daur
Beccles, Suffolk, England
NewG
Joseph FURZE
M
M
Norwich, Norfolk, England
2628
2629
22
2
Wife
Daur
NewG
Beatrice FURZE
F
Norwich, Norfolk, England
2632
NewG
Frederick CHALKER
61
M
Normanston, Suffolk, England
Miller Unemployed Corn
2633
2634
2635
NewG
Charlotte CHALKER
U
30
F
Loddon, Norfolk, England
Daur
Shopkeeper General
2637
NewG
Benj WOOLNOUGH
28
M
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Carpenter Journeyman
2638
2639
NewG
2641
NewG
James HADINGHAM
26
M
Westhall, Suffolk, England
Fish Dealer
2642
2643
NewG
Wilm HADINGHAM
11 m
M
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Son
2645
NewG
Wilm WOOLNOUGH
47
M
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Fish Dealer
M
Wife
Daur
Nephew
2647
2648
Labourer
2649
NewG
NewG
Eliza WOOLNOUGH
William COPEMAN
5
15
F
M
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Scholar
Agriculture Stockman
2651
NewG
Ann TURNER
W
F
Shipmeadow, Suffolk, England
13
Daur
14
14
Colchester Brewery
1906
1907
Payne, Joseph
Payne, Joseph
14
14
14
14
14
14
14.1
14.1
14.1
14.1
14.1
14.1
1922
1927
1936
1948
1954
1965
Payne, Joseph
Payne, Joseph
Payne, Joseph
Parfitt, Arthur
Parfitt, Arthur
Perfitt, Arthur
1936
1948
1954
1965
1974
Link, Mrs
Gardiner, Hermon
Gardiner, Hermon
Jordan, Francis T
Legood, Wm
1922
Pathway, with Garden & Shed, and let to good Tenants at rentalsamounting to £13 13s pa. The Property
is Freehold.
[Withdrawn, but subsequently sold for £105.]
FAIRCLOSE PATHWAY. Situate at the rear of the Queen’s Head Inn, Newgate. In occupation of Miss
Cable, Miss Runacres & Mr J Hadingham
2581
2582
NewG
Sarah REEDER
W
F
Gt Snoring, Norfolk, England
Charwoman
2584
NewG
Mary Ann STONE
W
F
Charwoman
58
Bungay, Suffolk, England
Workman
2587
NewG
Erasm FRANKLAND
61
M
Aylsham, Norfolk, England
Harness Maker
M
Wife
2590
NewG
NewG
Margaret ADAMS
Fredk. Wm. ADAMS
M
22
F
7 m
Beccles, Suffolk, England
M
Son
2592
Beccles, Suffolk, England
12.1
12.1
12.1
12.1
12.1
12.1
12.1
12.1
12.1
Survey
Cable, JG (1 Queen's Head Yd; 1 storey)
Cable, Miss
Owner : England
12.1 Qu Hd Yd
Cable, Miss
Cable, Miss
Cable, Miss
Cable, Miss
Cable, Miss
Ling, Roy
Link, Roy
12.1 Qu Hd Yd
12.1 Qu Hd Yd
12.1 Qu Hd Yd
0.1 Inst Pth 1
0.1 Inst Pth 1
0.1 Inst Pth 1
1914
1922
1927
1936
1948
1965
12.2
12.2
12.4
12.2
12.2
12.2
12.2
12.2
12.2
Survey 1906/7
1902
1906
Neech, Mrs (4 Queen's Hd Yd; 1 storey) owner:
1914
1922
1927
1936
1948
1954
Chivers, Henry
Chivers, Henry
12.2 Qu Hd Yd
12.2 Qu Hd Yd
Gooch
12.2 Qu Hd Yd
12.2 Qu Hd Yd
0.3 Inst Pth 2
0.3 Inst Pth 2
0.3 Inst Pth 2
0.3 Inst Pth 2
Runacre, Miss
Robinson, Mrs
Todd, Henry
Payne, Arthur
Larke, Henry S
12.3
12.3
12.3
12.3
12.3
12.3
12.3
12.3
12.3
12.3
12.4
12.2
occupant
12.4
12.4
12.4
12.4
Survey 1906/7
1902
Watson, Mrs (3 Queen's Hd Yd; 1 storey)
1907
1922
1927
1936
1954
1954
1965
Watson, Mrs
12.3 Qu Hd Yd
owner:
12.3 Qu Hd Yd
12.3 Qu Hd Yd
0.4 Inst Pth 3
0.4 Inst Pth 3
0.4 Inst Pth 3
0.2 Inst Pth 1
0.2 Inst Pth 1
Hadingham, James
Hadingham, James
Hadingham, James
Pearl, Victor
Hindes, Mrs E
High, Miss MM
Survey 1906/7
Barber, Mrs (2 Queen's Hd Yd 1 storey) owner:
England
1922
1927
1965
Wood, Alexander
Wood, Alexander
unfit house demol 1940
12.4 Qu Hd Yd
0.4 Inst Pth 4
0.4 Inst Pth 4
12.5
12.5
12.5
1927
1936
1965
Crisp, John
Crisp, John
unfit house demol 1940
0.5 Inst Pth 5
0.5 Inst Pth 5
0.6 Inst Pth 5
[***1881 CENSUS: PEDDARS LANE***
4863
4864
4865
4866
Ped
Ped
Ped
Ped
William ROBINSON
Sarah ROBINSON
Wilm ROBINSON
Henrietta MYALL
M
U
23
8 m
24
F
M
F
Halesworth, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Wrentham, Suffolk, England
Wife
Son
Serv
1900?
1929
your
1906?
show
THE ANGLIAN MOTOR COMPANY:
The Anglian Motor Company was alredy in existence in 1900. In that year it advertised in the Directory:
“William Robinson, cycle manufacturer; sole maker of the Clifton machine; wholesale and retail agent
for leading manufacturers; Station Road; works, Newgate Street.” It seems to have moved its premises
from 16 Newgate to 19 Hungate about 1929, according to an advertisement:
problem.”
Motor Cycle & Cycle: Sunbeam, Raleigh, Matchless, BSA, New Hudson, Armstrong, James, Swift.
From 1900 - 1922 there were premises of the Company at 6 Station Road. This later became Gale’s
ADVERTISEMENT: William Robinson, Hungate: “What shall I Ride for 1930? Let me solve
Garage.
their annual Motor & Cycle Show at Beccles induced me to pay a visit to their Engineering Works at the
Company to see how matters are progressing there.
I was aware that extensive alterations had been going on for some time on the Newgate Street premises;
but I confess I hardly expected to see the transformation that has actually taken place. Instead of a small
shop which had borne traces of struggling merit, there appeared a well appointed room adapted for
purposes, wherein motor bicycles and accessories will be displayed as distinct from the cycle showroom
in Station Road, while on the floor above is the Director’s room comfortably furnished, also a snug
room for the clerks and a well-lighted room for the use of the designer.
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
Anglian Motor Co
1906
1907
1914
1922
1927
1936
1948
1954
1965
1974
Anglian Motor Co
Anglian Motor Co
Robinson Motor & Cycle
Robinson Motor & Cycle
Robinson, Wm Motor engineer
Dobson, Fred shopkpr
Tuppen, Norm shopkpr
Tuppen, Norm shopkpr
Jordan, FT grocer
Zodiac Cafe
16.1
16.2
16.2
Anglian Motor Co
1906
Anglian Motor Works
1936
Dunn, Charles
1600.1
mariner, deceased and only daughter of Charles Thacker & heir of Anne of One Part and Robert Swayne
of Beccles, yeoman of the Other Part. For £27.
Charles Thacker, [married Anne Bransby, daughter of William] his tent in his own use
Charles Thacker, tent in Newgate late Bransby
INDENTURE between Anne Thacker late of Beccles, now of Great Yarmouth & relict of Charles
Thacker, deceased, daughter of William Bransby, formerly of Beccles, carpenter & Margaret, his wife,
deceased & Elizabeth Wright of Great Yarmouth, widow, relict of - Wright, late of Great Yarmouth,
1693
1712
1716
1716
1724
1728
1728
1751
1758
Rent 8d
Charles Thacker, wherein part thereof Anne lately dwelt in part, Ursula Howes doth now dwell, with
Garden & outhouses, enclosed with a hedge on the east & south & the moiety of a Well next Newgate, -
being a way leading to Beccles Fen on the WEST; & the Garden & Orchard formerly of John Denny &
Ann Denny in part, and the lands formerly of Richard Deny on the EAST; One head abutting on the
north side of the Messuage, Cottage and Garden, sometime of John & Ann Denny to the NORTH; The
other head upon land late of Richard Denny, now Benjamin Primrose to the SOUTH.
Elder, gent, OTHER PART, in consideration of £70
PART; James Absolam, linen weaver, THIRD PART
Robert Swayne’s Will left:
1. Messuages in Old Market, in the occupation of William Skipper;
Messuage in Saltgate in the occupation of Thomas Baker after his said wife’s decease unto the said
Sussanah, his daughter.
2. And did also give a messuage which he purchased of the Widow Thacker to be sold for paying his
debts, legacies and funeral expenses
In consideration of the intended marriage of Elizabeth Swayne, paid by Jane, for purchase of the said
messuage.[??]
To John Morse for one whole year.
[Susannah Swayne married James Absolam in February 1716.]
John Morse. ALL THAT messuage in Old Market & the Yards in the occupation of Thomas Barker
And the Messuage in Newgate, late Widow Thacker, in occupation of Robert Crickmer and John
Seaman
INDENTURE between Abraham Sewell of Beccles, cordwainer, of ONE PART; and John Elmy, the
BETWEEN the messuage and Yard, sometime of William Waller and now of John Rogers on the
SOUTH; the Messuage & Yards late of Richard Smelt on the NORTH; Newgate to the WEST; Lands
late Vesey now Donne’s, late occupied by Matthew Britton & now William Donne EAST (the Fair
Fields)
INDENTURE between John Elmy, woolen draper & Francis Brewster, woollen draper, the messuage
where Widow Browne dwelt - now John Skipper, butcher dwelt
BETWEEN the messuage and Yards late William Walker, now John Rogers SOUTH; late Richard
Smelt NORTH; the lands late Voysey, now Donne’s late in the occupation of William Dennow and
Thomas Churchman, EAST. [The Fair Fields]
John Morse, grocer of ONE PART; Joshua Nunn, gent the OTHER PART. for £40
ALL THAT tenement in Newgate, late Robert Swayne, before Widow Thacker, late in the occupation of
John Seaman & Robert Crickmore & now John Boast & Robert Crickmore as tenants of John Morse
Susan Morse, widow, tent in Newgate late John Morse, Swain, Thacker
John Morse, tent in Newgate, Swain, since John Morse, deceased, late Susan Morse
Rent 2d?
SECOND PART; Henry Skipper, butcher, THIRD PART;
Barber, now of James Stubbs [NewG 24] NORTH, The Yard of Benjamin Primrose SOUTH
[NewG 2-16]; The Yard & Garden of Benjamin Primrose EAST [NewG 2-16]; Newgate Street WEST.
1787
1787
1788
1799
1818
“1829”
1842
1842
1852
1855
INDENTURE: Henry Skipper, butcher, Eleanor Morse of Denton, widow, relict of John Morse, late of
Denton, farmer, deceased. To be Sold by Thomas Morse of Denton, eldest son ONE PART; Robert
Rede, gent, the OTHER PART; Premises in Newgate Street, now in the occupation of Robert Crickmer,
Joseph Percival & Thomas Baxter.
INDENTURE: Daniel Pettit
Daniel Petit, tent in Newgate, Swain, late John Morse
Daniel Petit, turner, Himself
Richard Shaw, one of executors of Daniel Petit, deceased, freehold in Newgate,
formerly Swain, since John Morse, late Daniel Petit (later Ann Shaw)
Daniel Petit, exors of (Richard Shaw)
Ann Shaw, spinster, one of the executors of Daniel Petit, tent in Newgate late Daniel
Petit, before Morse, formerly Swain
INDENTURE: James Shaw to Messrs Brundell & Thompson
Brenda Brundell of Gillingam, tent in Newgate, late Ann Shaw as one of executors
of Daniel Petit, formerly John Morse
INDENTURE: Martin Read to John Thompson, under will of John Petit
Rent 8d
18
18
18
18
18
18
Anglian Motor Co
1904
1906
1907
1914
1927
1936
Goffin, Wm
Bates, Austin
Bates, Austin
Bates, Austin
/
Grinter, Charles
3 bed
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
Anglian Motor Co
1906
1907
1914
1927
1936
1948
1954
Ling John
Ling, John
Grummitt, Wm fried fish
/
/
Reynolds, FH funeral dir
Reynolds, FH funeral dir
Shurbrook Garage Forecourt (in 2002)
1872
LOT 4: Four good Cottages in Newgate with Yard, Stables & other outbuildings in the occupation of
Charles Woolnough, Thomas Niker, Samuel Kersey, James Thurtle at aggregate Rent of £21 - 16s
ALSO Large Shed in the occupation of Robert Copeman; Rent £2 - 2s.
SOLD TO: Charles Woolnough £240
1911
1912
LOT 2:-
boarded & tiled sheds. Occupants E Mayhew, B Woolnough, A White, Florence Clarke. Aggregate rent
£23-08-0
(Bought C Woolnough £330)
with a Show Room & Bar & Iron Warehouse.
On the site were built new Stables & Warehouse for Masters & Skevens, designed on two floors,
1881 CENSUS
2654
3.1
NewG
Marg WOOLNOUGH
M
68
F
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Wife
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
28
22
22
22
Woolnough, Chas
1906
1907
1914
1927
1936
1948
1922
1954
1965
1974
Fiske, Mrs
Thirtle, John
Masters & Skevens Iron
Masters & Skevens Iron
Masters & Skevens Iron
Masters & Skevens Iron
Masters & Skevens Iron
Masters & Skevens Iron
Masters & Skevens Iron
Masters & Skevens Iron
Shurbrook Garage Forecourt (in 2002)
2656
2657
2658
2659
2660
2661
2662
2663
NewG
NewG
NewG
NewG
NewG
Eliza OXBOROUGH
Lrina OXBOROUGH
Chas OXBOROUGH
Eliz OXBOROUGH
Geo OXBOROUGH
5
4
1
8
6
M
F
M
F
F
Byker, Northumberland, England
Biggs Main, Northumberland, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Biggs Main, Northumberland
Biggs Main, Northumberland
Daur
Daur
Son
Daur
Scholar
Scholar
Scholar
Scholar
24
Woolnogh, Chas
1906
Woolnough, Benjamin
24
28
24
24
24
24
24
24
1914
1922
1927
1936
1948
1954
1965
1974
Masters & Skevens Iron
Masters & Skevens Iron
Masters & Skevens Iron
Masters & Skevens Iron
Masters & Skevens Iron
Masters & Skevens Iron
Masters & Skevens Iron
Masters & Skevens Iron
Shurbrook Garage Forecourt (in 2002)
1881 CENSUS
2665
3
NewG
Samuel NICKER
U
40
M
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Son
Handicap: Deaf General Labourer
26
26
26
26
28
26
26
26
26
26
26
Woolnough, Chas
1906
1907
1914
1922
1927
1936
1948
1954
1965
1974
Goddard, Martha
Goddard, Mrs
Masters & Skevens Iron
Masters & Skevens Iron
Masters & Skevens Iron
Masters & Skevens Iron
Masters & Skevens Iron
Masters & Skevens Iron
Masters & Skevens Iron
Masters & Skevens Iron
Shurbrook Garage Forecourt (in 2002)
1881 CENSUS
2668
NewG
2669
2670
2671
NewG
NewG
Chas WOOLNOUGH
U
29
M
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Son
Carpenter Journeyman
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
Woolnough, Chas
1904
1906
1907
1914
1922
1927
1936
1948
1954
1965
1974
Clarke, Florence
Dyer, Harry
Dyer, Henry
Masters & Skevens Iron
Masters & Skevens Iron
Masters & Skevens Iron
Masters & Skevens Iron
Masters & Skevens Iron
Masters & Skevens Iron
Masters & Skevens Iron
Masters & Skevens Iron
1904
i ) Substantial brick & tiled Double Cottage Nos 30 & 32 with stable accommodation for 2 horses, hay
loft, cart shed & yard in rear. Occupants E Ford & W Gent quarterly tenants rent of £17
(Bought JH Balls, William IV, Kings Road Chelsea £325)
SPORNE, Walter
HEMBLING, Arthur
30
30
Newgate
Newgate
1915
75th
1st
Canadians
Suffolks
L/Cpl
Pte
Killed
Died of Wounds; Prisoner 08/05/15
30/09/18
1312
2672
2673
4
NewG
Matilda FORD
Matilda FORD
M
33
14
F
F
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Wife
Daur
Scholar
2675
NewG
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
Ball (London)
1904
1906
1907
1914
1922
1927
1936
1948
1954
1965
1974
Ford, EdwCarter
Ford, Edward
Ford, Edward carter
Hall, Samuel
Hambling, Ernest
Hambling, Mrs
Fairhead, Herbert
Finch, Joseph
Finch, JW decorator
GALES GARAGE
GALES GARAGE
2 bed
2 sitting
2676
2677
4
NewG
NewG
NewG
NewG
NewG
NewG
NewG
NewG
Ball, (London)
M
10
2 m
Smith, John
Gent, Walt
Woolnough, L
Woolnough, Maurice
Woolnough, Maurice
Pooley, Walter
Pooley, Walter
Francis, Charles
Francis, Charles
Francis, Charles
GALES GARAGE
GALES GARAGE
36
14
12
M
8
5
M
F
F
F
Beccles, Suffolk, England
M
F
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Wells, Norfolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Wife
Daur
Daur
Scholar
Son
Daur
2679
2680
2681
2682
2683
2684
32
34
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
Isabel WOOLNOUGH
Marn WOOLNOUGH
Len WOOLNOUGH
Harry WOOLNOUGH
Maud WOOLNOUGH
Ben WOOLNOUGH
Scholar
Scholar
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
1904
1906
1907
1914
1922
1927
1936
1948
1954
1965
1974
2 bed
2 sitting
1890
(Withdrawn £55)
SALE: Newgate by Robert Leavold: Substantial brick & tiled Freehold Cottage. Two Front Rooms & 2
Bedrooms, with side Entrance Yard, Shed & Offices, now occupied by Messrs EH Cocksedge, (scale
makers, Ipswich) Rent 2s 6d [Advertised again 6 June 1893]
1892
1881 CENSUS
2686
NewG
M
M
Beccles, Suffolk,
Head
1870 2687
Frances COPEMAN
Chedgrave, Norfolk, Wife
34
34
34
34
34
34
34
34
34
34
34
34
Suggett
19004
1906
1907
1914
1922
1927
1936
1948
1954
1965
1974
Temple, Chas
Fiske, Mrs
Brown, Arthur
Wooltorton, Charles
Wooltorton, Mrs
King, Percy W
Payne, George
2 sitting
GALES GARAGE
Shurbrook Garage Forecourt (in 2002)
1671
1693
1742
1742
1769
1774
1800.1
DIVISION OF PROPERTY
DIVISION A
“1829”
1829
1852
1856
1866
Widow Skeet, her tenement in her own use
Widow Skeet, a tent in Newgate East
William Barber, tent in Newgate, late Tibnam & Mirabel Wild, formerly Skeet
William Barber married Elizabeth Tests
Elizabeth Barber, widow, messe in Newgate late William Barber, Tibnam & Mirabel
Wild
Ann wife of Thomas Claybyn, messe in Newgate, Elizabeth Barber, Skeet
Wiliam Nudds
Rent 6d
Rent 6d
Rent 6d
Rebecca Ives, tent in Newgate near Baptist Chapel, late William Nudds, part of
premises late William Barker (later John Chinery)
Joseph Chinery, shopkeeper, tent in Newgate, near the Baptist Chapel, late Rebecca
Ives, formerly Nudd
Sarah Chinery, tent in Newgate near Baptist Chapel, formerly Rebecca Ives late
Joseph Chinery
Compensation £10. Iron pallisade to be built in front of his cottage.
owner
Ives,. Robert
Ives, Robert
Ives, Robert
Ives, Robert
Reeve, Thomas
Youngman (late)
Pleasants, Mrs
Reynolds (late)
Chenery, Joseph, exors
Blake, Hannah
Cole, Amy
Hall, Matilda
Chenery, Joseph, exors
Chenery, Joseph, exors
2689
NewG
Samuel CARSEY
M
M
Beccles, Suffolk, England
1870 list
49
16
14
11
9
26
Wife
Son
Daur
Son
Son
Niece
Baker Unemloyed
Domestic Day Girl
Scholar
Scholar
Charwoman
2691
2692
2693
2694
2695
NewG
NewG
NewG
NewG
NewG
Herbert CARSEY
Alice CARSEY
Ernest CARSEY
Henry CARSEY
Joanna NUNN
U
U
M
F
M
M
F
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
2697
NewG
William MYALL
M
M
Bungay, Suffolk, England
56
Wife
2700
NewG
William THORPE
M
M
Langley, Norfolk, England
59
2703
NewG
James Kirby ALGAR
72
M
Ringsfield, Suffolk, England
Shoemaker Journeyman
1805
which the Baptist Chapel is largely built, part of freehold, which William Nudds holds.
John Kent & Others, Trustees of the Baptist Chapel on land owned by Charles Dashwood. George
Wright (Minister), John Kent, (brazier), John Bird, (baker), Robert Bird, (baker), William Alecock
(blacksmith), Simon Loyns (bookseller), Henry Winter (yeoman), William Fountain (cordwainer), Henry
Cooper (cabinet Maker), William Spratt (tailor) & William Reynolds (cordwainer)
SALE: Brick & Tiled building: Old Baptist Chapel, situate near the road leading to the Railway Station
[Station Road] and adjoining the new Chapel with freehold ground and small piece in front lately
forming part of Chapel Lane.
1829
1861
1848
health. Town Clerk to act.
1700.1
John Richmond, late Collins (later Edward Blowers)
Edward Blowers, the Turkey Cock, late Richmond
Nathaniel Newson, tent in Newgate, late Edward Blowers
Nathaniel Newson, late Edward Blowers, a house in Gaol Street called the Turkey Cock
Elizabeth Newson, freehold tent in Newgate late Nathaniel Newson, her husband
Thomas Woodroffe
Alexander Grant, messe in Sheepgate, formerly John Schuldham, late Thomas
Woodroffe, formerly the Turkey Cock
Elizabeth Grant, widow, messe in Newgate, formerly called the Turkey Cock, now in her
occupation, late Alexander Grant, her husband, late Thomas Woodroffe
[Alexander Grant 1835]
Alexander Grant, of London, tobacco broker, messe in Newgate, the Turkey Cock, late
Elizabeth Grant, Alexander Grant, his father, Woodroffe
HB & H Railway Co [to make way for approach road to station]
1761
1763
1772
1776
1800.1
1812
1830
1836
1854
Rent 2d
Rent 2d
time also working on the design of Worlingham Hall for Robert Sparrow, J.P. and Lord of the Manor of Beccles.
term prisoners before the 20th Century: transportation to Australia after 1787 or hanging at any time was preferred. Conditions
slowly improved after the Acts of Parliament of 1778 and 1782, and new buildings appeared designed for the purpose. Treadmills
were set up in Gaols to occupy and discipline the prisoners.
were imprisoned at a gaol at Blythburgh.[see Quaker Records]
1665
To buy a sheet for Print when he was hanged Five shillings
1679
1679
1680
1680
1688
1689
1725
1726
1733
1735
1736
1739
1739
them about the building of a House of Correction and a Workhouse within the Town of Beccles...
It was agreed that the House of Correction should be placed on the Game Place.
Paid towards the building the House of Correction for the lands in Worlingham. Seven pence.
Indenture 12 July 1680: Demise of land for the House of Correction.
Between John Morse etc. present Feoffees of the Town Lands of the one part and Sir John Playters, Sir
Henry Bacon etc. of the other part.
For £450 Sold all that parcel of land of 11,366 square feet lying
BETWEEN the lands of Robert Yallop, Knt [Lord of the Manor of Beccles] to the NORTH,
a workhouse belonging to the Town of Beccles and a certain passage leading through the lands of
Richard Veasey, gent [the Fair Fields] towards Beccles Fenn to the SOUTH,
and abutting on the workhouse and its lands and the lands of Richard Veasey EAST,
and Newgate WEST.
On the humble petition of the poor debtors in the gaol at Beccles to be given 21 shillings towards their
relief.
John Allen, the Gaoler shall be paid for his pains and trouble in taking care of Richard Gardner for the
time he shall remain in custody.
Forty shillings to be paid to Robert Gardner regard of his great charge with his son.
Will Woodword a man of dark complexion, about five foot high and about 25 years old, his hair cut off
and wears a cap, made his escape on Sunday night last out of Beccles gaol. Whoever secures him to
Tobias Chandler, keeper of Gaol one guinea Reward.
Thomas Wright a tall black man wearing his own black hair of a sanguine complexion broke out of
Beccles Gaol 13th inst. at night, being committed on suspicion of horse stealing. One guinea reward for
apprehension. Tobias Chandler, gaoler.
much pock-marked, about forty years old and had on when he went away a dark coloured coat and light
wig as also one Robert Daniel, a thin fellow, with a dark coat and white wig, and dressed like a Quaker
about 35 years old. Whoever apprehends them and brings them to Beccles Gaoler shall have two guineas
reward, paid by me Tobias Chandler.
face, is very much pock-marked and black hair. Whoever shall give tidings of the said MW to Tobias
Chandler, Keeper of Beccles Gaol shall receive a guinea reward.
with a pale face and black eyes: wore a worsted cap and had on a white coat. Is an inhabitant of
Fressingfield, but belongs to Cratfield and mends shoes. Whoever secures said WH and brings him to
Beccles Gaol shall have a guinea reward paid by me. Tobias Chandler, Gaoler.
Escaped from Beccles Gaol between 7 and 8pm. Robert Barber of Romburgh, Charles Wright and
Henry Skeoll. 3 guineas reward. Tobias Chandler.
Chandler.
1751
1757
1759
the
1771
1773
1777
1776
1785
1787
women.
1787
laid
1792
many people this day fortnight going home from Norwich Market. His horse also secured.
On Saturday last James Beard committed to gaol, charged by James Goll, a prisoner, with stealing a box
of goods from Beccles Carrier, which they sold in several places about the country.
William Beecraft enlisted out of Beccles Gaol, a labourer.
One Joseph Payne, a notorious offender whose family lived in Bungay and was suspected of some of
many Robberies committed in that neighbourhood and lately confined in Beccles Gaol handcuffed, his
legs cross-shackled with double Bazzels and chained down to the floor in a room enclosed with brick
wall and lined two inch oak plank, did, notwithstanding break prison: and being seen in this City about 6
or 7 o'clock on Friday evening was (by an information given to Nockold Thompson, Esq., Mayor)
apprehended in about two hours (by means of a general search through the City) and committed to our
City Gaol, where he is properly secured.
Woodsman Burrell, vagrant about seventy-five, committed to House of Correction: wears brown wig,
little old hat, blue coat and apron and dark cloth breeches. Had offered silver spoon to Robert Harmer,
said he found it on the road. For wandering and begging in Beccles.
Mary Culyer , Ely Sparks of Beccles to Bridewell. Reeling false yarn.
year for coals. When prisoners work they have half the profit.
VISITS OF JOHN HOWARD to BECCLES GAOL from 1776
The Prison was visited by Howard, the philanthropist, in 1776, 1779, and again in 1782. He thus
describes it:-
“A room on the ground floor, called the ward; a chamber for women, called the upper ward; a day room
with a fireplace, and a dungeon, seven steps under ground. In the ward is a window in the street, which
is highly improper, as I have always seen numbers of idle persons crowding about it. No proper
separation of the men and women. Only one court, The keeper has a large garden. Salary £11 10s 0d.
Licence for beer (a riotous alehouse). Clauses against spiritous liquors not hung up. Fees 6s/8d.
Allowance, a twopenny loaf a day (weight July 9, 1782, 20oz.) Thirty shillings a year for straw. £5 a
1779
1782
William Page with his wife and son to Beccles Gaol charged with stealing money etc. from the house of
Rev Lodington.
JOHN HOWARD’S VISIT 1787
Beccles. Many new rooms are added (twelve feet by seven) in which are bedsteads, but even these
Spinning wheels and blocks are now provided by the magistrates; prisoners have no part of their
earnings. Keeper’s salary £35.
No. of prisoners 1787
See EA Goodwyn: “A Century of a Suffolk Town, Beccles 1760-1860 Part 1” Chapter 18, page 115
April 2
July 8
Prisoners 9
Prisoners 15”
Close on the south; a yard or piece of ground belonging to the division of Beccles whereon a Jail or
House of Correction has been lately erected on the north; The Fair Close to the east
and part.
Contracted to purchase the messuage of the Feoffes called the Workhouse as a place for the habitation
or employment of paupers belonging to the Town and which since the incorporation of the Hundred and
since the Hundred Workhouse has been built had become unnecessary, as for the purchase of all
buildings at the price of £100 to be paid on 24 June 1791 with interest. Which premises were situate
BETWEEN: A way leading from Newgate to an enclosure of land of Edward Donne called the Fair
At the General Sessions held at Beccles 8 January 1787
to the intent that the said messuage and buildings should be taken down and the yard and ground be
and added to the building and premises of the Jail.
The employment of the prisoners was said to be in spinning wool & tow, knitting and making skewers,
1792
1794
1801
1801
1802
1802
1811
1821
1830
1834
1837
1837
up.
1840
1840
mare
1841
exceed
1844
1845
Average number of prisoners 10, sometimes only 5. Probably never more than 25. [but see below 1834]
Ely Leggett for leaving the Poor House at Shipmeadow and taking away apparel belonging to the same.
Sentenced to two months hard labour and solitary confinement in Beccles Gaol.
William Cooper and William Balls convicted of a riot and assault: solitary confinement in Beccles Gaol,
6 months and 3 months.
Robert Aldred sentenced to one year for illegally removing poor pregnant woman from Corton to
Shipmeadow House.
First mention of a treadmill
Quoted in Newspaper of 29 January 1821: Because of the rumours about the costs altering the building
at Beccles Bridewell have wrongly been circulated the costs since 1800 are given by the four magistrates
of Wangford.
February 1802
January 1803
January 1803
January 1805
From 1806
Paid architect’s bill
Paid purchase money for land
Paid fines, fees & expense of conveying some to magistrates
Paid Hall for superintending the work
Charles and Mary Chapman and Edward Cox committed to gaol charged with circulation forged Bank
of England notes.
see above: February 1802
William Clash, 54, for stealing seventeen hens and chickens from Castle Farm, proprietor Robert
Newman [landlord of the King's Head] 6 months imprisonment.
Now 51 prisoners in Beccles Gaol, more than has been known for many years.
Paid Mr Sandys the architect
Paid Springhall and others
Paid Norman & others
Paid tradesmen’s bills as per architect’s accounts
TOTAL
£75-11s-9d
£19-10s-4d 1/2d
£4723-18s-11d
£321-17s-6d
£11-5s-4d
£8-1s-0d
£60-5s-11d
£5046-10s-11d
House full of articles suspected to have been stolen. Transportation for seven years.
various articles found in his possession. Sentenced to eight months. Cut his throat in the Dock. Sewn
previous convictions) sentenced to seven years transportation.
Two young men, Carsey and Lovett, to prison. Charged with having the previous night destroyed a
belonging to Mr T Buck, while at marsh, by cutting her throat.. may have destroyed others for the
purpose of getting the job of flaying the carcass and selling the flesh.
the rural police consists of one Deputy Chief Constable, two Superintendents and 60 Constables.
During the quarter ending 31 December 130 persons in custody.
Visitors of Gaol reform, Beccles Gaol. Insufficient for carrying out plan proposed by Secretary of State
so far as relates to silent and separate systems of imprisonment. All prisoners whose punishments
one month should undergo their punishment at Ipswich.
WHITE'S DIRECTORY 1844
The Gaol or House of Correction, for Beccles Division of the county is in Newgate street, and stands
apart from other buildings in an airy situation. It was much enlarged and improved about twenty years
ago. A part only of the area, enclosed by the boundary wall, is occupied by the prison buildings and
yards; the remainder being garden ground in the occupation of the Governor. The buildings consist of a
centre, two wings, and irregular projections, and comprise cells, and day rooms for 18 males and 6
females, besides a ward for vagrants and others committed for short periods. The tread-mill is in two
partitions, so that felons working in one, can have no communication with misdemeanants working in
the other. Mr Samuel Drewell is Governor, and Mrs Drewell, Matron.
seeing that the Poor in your neighbourhood attend at least once at Divine Service... necessity of
providing the means of educating their children, for unless you instil into the minds of the rising
1846
1847
1849
successor's
1854
1854
1854
1860
1861
1861
1861
1863
1865
1867
1873
him.
1874
1874
1874
industrious men and women."
cottages and gardens."
James and Sam Cossey, watermen found guilty of stealing two stones of flour, the property of Leavold,
miller of Beccles. Sentenced to one year each.
Adoption of the silent system at Beccles House of Correction.
Cutting, schoolmaster and turnkey resigns through age. His pension is to be two thirds of his
Beccles: Fire at George Syder's, cabinet maker and upholsterer opposite the Town Hall; [2 The Walk]
"In less than three quarters of an hour the whole building was one mass of fire." Damage estimated at
£1200. Furniture removed from neighbouring houses to the Town Hall. Wind blowing hard. Children
removed wrapped in shawls and counterpanes.
Information given to the Police by Fenn, Chairman of the Fire Engine Committee, that several persons
had claimed and received remuneration for rendering assistance at the late fire, who were not even
present upon the occasion. A meeting was convened to take the same into consideration.
W. Hammond and H Starling junior sentenced for obtaining money for their assistance whilst in bed.
They were paid two shillings each. Given fourteen days hard labour.
Amalgamation of Divisions & discontinuance of Beccles Gaol. In the opinion of Mr Kerrick, the Court
[in Ipswich] ought to hesitate before it resolved on a matter which would carry the Justices, the Grand
Jury and Petty Juries, the prosecutors, prisoners, witnesses and others, a distance of forty-two miles
every quarter. The matter should be considered by a committee. The present committee was
reappointed.
DEATH: 28 January, at Beccles, Martha, relict of the late Mr Samuel DREWELL, many years
Governor of the Beccles House of Correction, aged 77 years. The deceased was the Matron of Beccles
Gaol for 44 years. Her end was peace.
served 18 years; Henry Vincent (warder) aged 43, served 15 years.
Samuel Drewell (turnkey & schoolmaster), aged 55, served 12 years; Henry Cutton (cook) aged 48,
The late Governor had become the Master of the House of Industry at Oulton. He had been Governor of
the Gaol for 17 years, his wife was Matron. He had been for 4 years assistant-governor to his father,
who was Governor for 46 years. The men had been “worthy and efficient servants of the County”.
At Beccles Gaol on Friday last the Officers were discharged. The premises were handed over to the
Chief Constable.
Gaol Committee: Conversion of two cells in the south front into day rooms for the police. Also 3 new
windows in the upper room now used as a bedroom by the police.
The House of Correction is at present used as a police station and lock-up, the prisoners being now
taken to Ipswich Gaol.
Quarter Sessions have long been held here for the Goldable district of Suffolk; the petty sessions are
held in the Town Hall.
similar to the Manor House and stood in the south-west part of the site, the entrance being exactly
opposite to the back entrance of the Chequers public house [Newgate 31a]. Jarrell says the Gaol was
kept by Mr Cattermer and that there was a yard on the south, and at the corner was a dungeon down
public house opposite, but he does not remember the building called the Workhouse.”
There is a well-built House of Correction formerly capable of containing thirty prisoners, but which is
now used only as a residence for the superintendent of the police , and the constables stationed with
The Quarter Sessions have discontinued, and all prisoners for trial are sent at once to Ipswich gaol.
Beccles Gaol: Tenders for alterations.
Beccles Gaol: Selling piece of Land on NORTH side 185ft x 90ft, together with the walls on the North,
East & West sides.
New Court Room in Old Gaol: Commodious & well-lighted room on the first floor.
1888
1893
1904
1904
1914-1918 WAR:
1914
1916
1917
1928
1932
1933
1937
1950s?
discontinued, and has since been used as a County Police Station. The building was remodelled in 1874,
and the Petty Sessions, hitherto holden in the Town Hall, are now held in it. There is accommodation for
a married inspector and family, and for three constables, and the station contains eight cells and a large
airing yard.
Here is a large room in which Petty Sessions are held. Over the Gateway leading to this is the motto
“PROHIBERE quam PUNIERE” cut in the stone.
In 1879 alterations were made in the prison buildings, the governor’s bedrooms and the old chapel being
converted into a spacious court house, the left and right wings remaining very much as before, for the
residence of the local police, and as a lock-up for prisoners needing detention for a few days on remand.
The outbuildings were all removed, and part of the property sold for building purposes, the row of
cottages known as Dacre Place occupying the site. Police courts are now held at the court house.
The old Gaol or House of Correction was altered in 1874, the centre being converted into a spacious
Court House, and the left wing into a residence for the police; the right wing is used as a lock-up,
prisoners being sent to Norwich. Petty Sessions and County Courts are now held at the Court House.
Reeve, Wm
NORMAN, Frank R
BIRD, George W
The west end is retained as the residence of the Police Inspector and Constables, & the east end is a
Gaol for temporary detention.
CAPTION to PHOTOGRAPH: Inspector RD Howe, in charge of Beccles Police Station, locking up for
the last time at the old Police Station, which has been closed by the County Authority.
In its last four years it was used as a clubroom for the local unemployed.
Demolished to make way for extension to Caxton Press.
Prison Gateway pulled down
Newgate, Police Station
Newgate, Police Station
enlisted 1916,
enlisted 1917
HMS Topaz
RGA
Signalman
Gassed
HOUSE OF CORRECTION: Comprised the Gaol, the Governor’s apartments, Chapel etc. In the
Courtyard of the Prison were a Treadmill, Pump etc. The central potion of the building was then
converted into a Court House for Petty Sessions & County Court.
given have considerably lessened.
seventy-five years been used by members of the East Suffolk Constabulary as a police station. It was originally a prison built at the
start of the nineteenth century, and was the successor of an even older place of internment.
new police station and inspector’s house at Beccles, and a sub-committee was given authority to accept tenders. A site has been
ear-marked on London Road, where stands the old bowling green of the Adult Schools Bowling Club. The question of the
provision of a new station has been in the air a long time, as the present old building, hidden away at the back of Station Road, has
become very dilapidated and out of date. By means of patching it has been made to hold together for a time. Great cracks are
appearing everywhere in this massive building, which is constructed of red brick. Much of the ground once occupied by prison
buildings is now devoted to gardens, but the massive gateway still remains. The Court room is one of the largest in Suffolk, and has
been the cause of much local comment, because of its size and lack of warmth.
THE COURT HOUSE
honour at the Beccles Mayoral Banquet on November 10th, 1930. His Honour, it may be mentioned, holds his County Court every
alternate month in the Court room. “I come to the town once in two months, he said, . “I go to what used to be the prison. I march
through long corridors, and I find myself in a poky little room overlooking what I am told, was the old exercise yard. Then to
commence business I go into one of the coldest and most disagreeable Courts I have ever seen.”
the late SW Rix, and now kept by Beccles Corporation. These were examined some time ago by Mr W Fowler, the Hon secretary of
the Beccles Historical Society, and the prison formed the subject of a paper given by Mr Fowler to the members on February 2nd,
1929, from which extracts are taken,
previously an older building on the site, which had a front facing Newgate and Gaol Lane, and the grounds of it extended to the
confines of the old Manor House, which stood nearly opposite Manor House Lane, north of Dacre Place. The land on which Dacre
Place is built was at one time part of the old prison grounds.
Robinson who has bought the massive building from Wm. Clowes & Sons. Ltd. The firm will, however, continue to retain the site
on which it is expected that their Caxton Press works will eventually be extended.
the demolition of big buildings, told our representative that he thought the work would take at least two months. He estimated that
the building contains 1000 tons of brick, stone, and woodwork. It is intended to dispose of most of the material locally. It is
estimated that there are a million bricks in the building. These were probably made in the town, and are in good condition. The
walls are two feet in thickness, and in the building are many brick arch floors. The old court room is now roofless and everywhere is
to be seen twisted woodwork.
and inspector’s house in London Read. Beccles. Thus the fate of the old building in Gaol Lane was sealed. It was nearly four years
ago that the police left the building and the property was later purchased by Wm. Clowes & Sons, Ltd.. with a view to the site being
used for ultimate development of their printing works. This firm lent it to the Mayor’s Committee for the welfare of the unemployed,
and since then those out of work have made good use of the building as their club room.
Sessions were held at Beccles until 1874.
This old gaol was visited by John Howard, the prison reformer who stated that men & women were kept together and worked, as in
many other gaols, for the Governor, whose interest it was to keep them in custody as long as he could. The money they received
from the Governor they were allowed to spend on beer.
Office at Ipswich]. From then it appears that scurvy was the most prevalent disease. From 1796 to 1802 the prisoners’ employment
included spinning wool and tow, knitting and making skewers, shoes and gloves. January 10th 1802 , is the date of the first mention
of the treadmill, after which it figured very largely in the work provided for the prisoners. From 1792 to 1804 the average number of
prisoners was ten and it is likely that there were never more than 25 in the building at one time. [this is wrong - see the entry for
1834]. On the walls of the exercise yards are many complaints about the time men were kept in custody awaiting trial. Mr Robinson
available, as souvenirs, bricks that bear interesting inscriptions. The high walls of the yards have been carved by many hands, and
in our columns in the past some of the inscriptions have been quoted.
prison which existed before 1790-1800. It bears the inscription “Prohibere quam punire”, meaning that crime should be prevented
rather than punished.
Police Station at the Beccles Mayoral Banquet in November 1930. This is what he said:
I find myself in a poky little room overlooking what I am told, was the old exercise yard. Then to commence business I go into one
of the coldest and most disagreeable Courts I have ever seen.”
from undated newspaper of the 1930s
Smith remembered the old Gaol, which was a house similar in appearance to the Manor House, and was situated on the south-west
side of the present House of Correction and yards. The entrance of the old gaol was exactly opposite to the back entrance of the
Chequers public house which faced Gaol Lane . An old photograph in this collection shows three barred prison windows in the wall
to the west of the big stone entrance in Gaol Lane, and proves that the old building was situated in the south-west corner of the
present grounds.
The old prison was nearing its last days when John Howard, the prison reformer, came here between the years 1770 and 1799. Men
and women were shut up together, he wrote, and they worked as was the practice of the times, for the Governor, whose interest was
to keep them interned as long as he could. It may be mentioned that Governors were unpaid services in those days. [this is wrong
see 1776 & 1787] The existing conditions in the prisons were intolerable, and the people of Beccles, as elsewhere, woke up to the
fact that something must be done to remedy the state of affairs. Hence the old building was pulled down between 1791 and 1806,
and the present massive structure erected.
PRISON RECORDS
and lists of prisoners, being intact from that date. These volumes are now preserved by the Corporation in the Muniment Room at
the Guildhall [in 2001 in the Record Office at Ipswich]. It is not likely that more than 25 prisoners were ever interned here at one
time, and from 1792 to 1804 the average number was but ten. At other times the number increased to 12 and then declined to five.
Their occupations about this time consisted of spinning wool, spinning tow, knitting, making skewers, shoes and gloves, and some
were apparently so busy that they were able to maintain themselves.
providing one of the main means of work for the prisoners. It was in two partitions, so that felons working in one could have no
communication with misdemeanants working in the other.
to impose heavy penalties for very small offences. So unhealthy was the life that more than one prisoner died before he had
finished his time. John Dean was among them, as he died with his sentence uncompleted in 1794, and Tony Ward wrote to a similar
effect on the wall of the exercise yard. Bread, gruel and potatoes were the staple foods, and it is recorded and quoted by Mr Fowler
in his paper that a prisoner suffering from an excess of animal spirits was soon subjected to a restricted diet of bread and water for
24 hours with solitary confinement.
A BUSY DOCTOR
called a watchman for the night. Then there was the chaplain and a doctor, who had to pay frequent visits. There is little doubt that
the doctors had a busy time, and the most common disease they had to contend with was scurvy. References to this and other
diseases are made by the late Dr Henchman Crowfoot, who was the Medical Officer in 1830. On January 27th 1831, he says of one
James Bassingthwaite:- “ James B. should be removed to the infirmary. He is suffering severely from scurvy, which disease is very
common in the felon’s yard, but not in other parts of the prison, and is probably attributable to the damp of the day room.”
and oranges. This case was due to long confinement,” he adds.
On June 2, 1832, the same doctor found Robert Smith and William Smith with symptoms of incipient scurvy, and he mentioned that
these men were both in the convicted felon’s yard, where the room was damp and close. The doctor also had to be in attendance at
the various punishments of prisoners at the House of correction.
VICIOUS PUNISHMENT
Market on the Market Day previous to the expiration of his sentence,” and on October 7th of the same year: “William Barnard,
sentenced at Quarter Sessions to be transported beyond the seas for the term of seven years ordered to Ipswich Gaol.” The Quarter
Sessions were at this time held at Beccles.
1850: April 1st - Visited the different wards and saw all the prisoners, and inspected their cells. Attended the whipping of Samuel
Cooper, who received 15 lashes.”
April 19th - Received the body of John Ball into custody, who upon examination was found to be swarming with vermin, and upon
being questioned as to how he came in that state, he said it was in consequence of being confined in a small back room used as a
lock-up at Westleton, where he was obliged to sleep upon some filthy barley straw.
July 2nd 1850 - Inflicted 15 lashes upon George Davey, as per sentence.
July 8th - Edward Noye whipped; received 16 lashes.
July 11th , 1851. - Samuel Reynolds refused to put on his stockings; ordered him to be kept in his cell until he did, which was not
until 1 p.m.
SOME STRANGE INSCRIPTIONS
brick walls, which after a century still shows up very clearly. They are an indication of what was happening in the country and the
building at that time, They show that prisoners came from Lowestoft, Bungay and Halesworth, among other places. Among the
carvings are the following:- “Keep your hands from picking and stealing.- George Flower.”. “Tony Ward is my name. I have been
.... times. It is a shame. This is the last. I tell you all that I am afraid 14 years will me ...”
“Wm Mickleburgh, Halesworth 1834 - 14 weeks before trial.”
“Abraham Parsons from the Kelseel, 14 weeks before trial. Age 16, when this you see.”
“J Baker is my name, and England is my nation, Lowestoft is my dwelling place and Christ is my salvation.”
“Remember me and bear me in your mind - J Mounser, housebreaker.”
“J Gurney, Bungay, 1 day longer to stop.”
“There is no-one like your mother if ever so poor.”
“G Woolner, 15 years, 1819.”
“John Brown, currier, Beccles, Mar 20, 1850.”
Others have references to the qualities of various local beverages. One says “Good Beer at the Blue Hawker Yarmouth,”
another: “What think you of the Pickerel gin at Bungay.” “Good Porter at the Fleece, Bungay”
THE OLD ORDER CHANGETH
For 68 years the Quarter Sessions had been held in the town [surely they had for centuries?]. but by 1859 difficulties were apparent,
and the town was too inconveniently situated to be any longer a central Court of trial. The trial of prisoners was removed to
Ipswich, and the present building was considerably altered. The house of the turnkey in the yard was pulled down, and the Court
room now in use was reconstructed out of cells and smaller rooms. Other cells were converted to provide living accommodation for
the officers, and ever since the place has been used as an ordinary police station and temporary lock-up.
difficult, owing to the strength of the material. Perhaps it will be used as a storehouse by local people, but one thing is certain and
that is its occupation by the custodians of the law will pass before many months are over.
1892
1940
spacious Court House, and the left wing into a residence for the Police; the right wing is used as a
lock-up, prisoners being sent to Norwich Petty Sessions and County Courts are now held at the Court
House.
skewers, shoes and gloves.
Demolished 1937 for extension to Caxton Press. Used as Gaol until 1863, then became a Police Station
for 70 years. During its last four years spent as a clubroom for local unemployed.
Staff of Prison: Governor, Turnkey, a couple of Warders for the day and one for the night called a
Nightwatchman. A Chaplain and Doctor, who visited at least once a week.
Employment 1796-1802: spinning wool & tow [the fibre of flax, hemp or jute], knitting and making
1792-1804: Average number of prisoners 10, sometimes only 5. Probably never more than 25.
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1914
1922
1927
Police Station
County Police Station
Charles Norman, Inspector
Police Station
1901
A Fire Brigade, controlled by the Corporation, has its headquarters in Newgate Street, adjoining the
Public Soup Kitchen.
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1907
1914
1922
1927
1936
Fire Station
Fire Station
Fire Engine Station
Fire Station
Fire Station
1914-18 WAR
Prisoner
SNOWDEN, Francis L
36
Newgate
1915
1/4th
Suffolks
Sergt
Prisoner
36
36
36
36
36
36
Cutler Clowes
1906
1907
1914
1922
1927
1936
Snowden RW
Snowdon Robert
Snowdon, Robert
Snowdon, Robert
Snowdon, Robert
Larke, Wm T
PARNELL, Albert J
38
Newgate
1914
1/4th
Suffolks
Pte
Killed
30/03/05
1001
38
38
38
38
38
38
Cutler Clowes
1906
1907
1914
1922
1927
1936
Parnell, EB
Parnell, Edward
Parnell, Ernest
Parnell, Ernest
Parnell, Ernest
Baldry, Chas
40
40
40
40
40
Clowes & Son
1906
1907
1914
1922
1927
Burton, RJ
Burton, Robert
Burton, Mrs
Ellwood, Mrs
Ellwood, Mrs F
42
42
42
44
42
Clowes & Son
1906
1907
1914
1922
1927
Soanes, Albert
Soanes, Albert
Brighton, Alfred
Brighton, Alfred
Brighton, Alfred
2823
NewG
Charles FRYETT
M
Yoxford, Suffolk, England
Upholsterer Master
Charlotte FRYETT
Walter Gent FRYETT
Annie FRYETT
Lily FRYETT
42
4
2
2825
2826
2827
NewG
NewG
NewG
9
F
F
M
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Son
Daur
44
44
44
44
Clowes & Son
1906
1907
1922
1927
Moore, Herbert
Moore, Herbert
Hurrin, Mrs
Ling, Harry
2829
NewG
George SIMMONDS
M
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Railway Platelayer
Mary SIMMONDS
William SIMMONDS
50
U
2831
Pressman
2832
2833
NewG
22
M
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Son
NewG
Emma S. SIMMONDS
U
17
F
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Daur
46
46
46
46
46
46
Clowes & Son
1906
1907
1914
1922
1927
Barkham, Frank
Barkham, Frank
Dyer, George [46]
Dyer, George
Smith, Bernard
1881 CENSUS
2835
NewG
Isaac STONE
W
M
Orford, Suffolk, England
Chimney Sweeper
12
Grand Niece
50
50
50
Clowes & Son
1906
1907
1914
Hurrin, Mrs
Hurrin, Mrs
Hurrin, Mrs [44]
1881 CENSUS
2838
NewG
M
M
Beccles, Suffolk, England
NewG
NewG
Clowes & Son
36
8
Borrett, Chas
Borrett, Chas
Borrett, Chas
Borrett, Chas boot maker
Wife
Nephew
Scholar
2840
52
52
52
52
52
Chas OXBOROUGH
M
Beccles, Suffolk, England
1904
1906
1907
1914
boot maker
2 bed
The Manor House in Beccles was not large. When the Monastery of Bury St Edmunds was Lord of the Manor the house would
a dwelling. It seems likely that he was living there himself in 1576, before the death of his step-father Sir Thomas Gresham.
1576
1593
1593
1602
Fourteen
callled the
One
1652
1655
1665
1669
William Rede, Esq, the Head Tent sometime Bowes, after Mr Tasburgh & lands to it
William Rede, Esq., and for a garden late Abbies before Hills
INDENTURE between William Rede, Esq of Osterley to Robert Cobbe of Beccles, gent.
Lease of Capital Messuage and Land, where Robert Cobbe dwelleth commonly called by the name of
Thornes, of Edifices, Houses and belonging one Barn, one Stable, one Dovehouse, Yards and one
Garden together with all Lands, Tenements, Meadows, Pastures, Feedings, Commons, Right of Coming
whatsoever to the said Messuage appertaining as hereafter followeth (That is to say)
ALL THAT great Close lying on the EAST side of the said Messuage containing by estimation
Allocar in Gillingham of 1/2 Acre ..... late were in the occupation of John Gosling, deceased.
£35 pa
Robert Yallop lets Hall Close containing 26 acres to John Baldwin
WILL of Robert Yallop of Thorpe, near Norwich, leaving £1000 each to his four daughters & money
also to his sons.
Sir Robert Yallop of Bowthorpe, Norfolk: Grant of next Presentation to:
Robert Brownrigg of Beccles, Esq.
John Seaman
Joseph Harbor, sen
Joseh Harbor, jun
William Girling
Robert Girling
Nicholas Dodson, sen
William Welton
John Nicholls
Thomas Green
Abraham Browne
Thomas Munns
Daniel Rayner holdeth by leave dated 10 January 1669, made to him of the Capital Messuage called
Bowes, with the demesne lands and tenements thereto belonging in Beccles from Michaelmas 1669, for
10 years at yearly rent of £50, with covenants to do certain days’ work towards repair of house.
The Lands, tenements and premises in the lease last mentioned consisteth of the following:
A large-built timber dwelling house with a tenement at the end of it and necessary house of office & a
decayed malt house, the yards, hempland and coachyard containing 2-1-20 altogether worth p.a.
The Holme Close being arable containing 12-2-9 @ 20s per acre
Powes Close being arable next adjoining to the last containing 4-2-2 @ 20s per acre
Porlingham’s Pightle of arable, heretofore divided into two containig 4-3-26 @ 20s an acre £4-15-08
Porlingham’s Pightle of arable, lying north-west, containing 4-1-36 @ 20s an acre
The Close called the Ten Acre Close containing 11-2-33 @ 15s an acre
One parcel of land laid into the Mill Close next mentioned with late Rainweather’s 2-0-0 @ 15s per
One Tenement with one Hempland thereto adjoining late Rainweather
One Close called the Mill Close containing 10-1-6 at 15s per acre
Note: there is a small parcel of a meadow lying in the said Close & belonging to Beccles Fen now in
lease to Sir Robert Yallop for 21 years at 10s per acre, which is not computedin the measurement of the
said Close, but is enjoyed by the said Rayner by the allowance of Sir Robert Yallop, the said Rayner
paying unto him yearly rent of 10s-00d over and above the £5 yearly rent above said.
Task 10s 6d
Task
Broome Close ... Six Acres, One Meadow in Rigbourne Hill called Rigborne Meadow ... 6 Acres.
fellmonger
tanner
yeoman
fellmonger
barber
notary public
grocer
baker
malster
linen weaver
acre
£12-10-06
£4-10-00
£7-13-09
£60-17-05
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1869
LEASE for a YEAR from Robert Yallop to Edmund Bence, Esq. & John Bence, of the Manor of
Beccles
6 June 1689: Sir Robert Yallop of Howthorpe, Norfolk, Knt
To Edmund Bence of Benhall, Suffolk, Esq & John Bence
Settlement of Manors of Beccles & Wadehall etc upon himself for life & his wife Dorothy
Then to Charles Yallop, his eldest son & heir for his life, his heirs (then to many others including - last -
William Yallop of Beccles, for £300 pa.
3 January 1690: Previous Deed revoked.
19 January: Settlement on the marriage of Chareles Yallop & Eleanor Barkham, daughter of Sir William
Barkham of High Cross, Middlesex:
Manors of Beccles, Wadehall & Pishwell Castle (not the advowson)
Grant by Arthur Braithwaite, Esq, by direction of Charles Spelman, alias Yallop and Edward Spelman,
alias Yallop to Hugh Naish of Advowson of Beccles [amongst others]
Edward Spelman Yallop to his father:
Mr Bence, being very much employed about this time in Suffolk, he thought proper I should wait on you
with your £200 & your writings. That he advised you to execute towards carrying on this suit against
Nash. I was preparing myself for my journey when Nash, hearing of my errand, and that I was coming
over to you with a supply of money, in order to keep that from you, has arrested me in a very
considerale detention and thrown me into the Fleet [prison], where I am now. I have endeavoured all I
could to extricate nmyself, but finding it impossible, have sent the bearer of this into Suffolk to Mr
Bence to receive his orders, from whence he will wait on you with all expedition.
Hugh Nash to Harry Williams: Grant of next Presentation to the Rectory of Beccles.
The old Manor House Barn pulled down.
Owner: Gosford, Earl of
SALE of the Earl of Gosford’s Estates: Lot 1
Manor House: a double-fronted tenement with gardens, fronting Newgate, in the occupation of James
Atkins & John Sago, under-tenants of HS Davey, Esq [a surgeon, who lived at Ravensmere House]
Manor House pulled down [this does not appear to have been reported in the press]
Rix description: The picturesquely projecting upper storey, the high pitched roof, the massive chimneys
and iron studded door of the old Hall.
The Manor House, built in the time of Elizabeth, and formerly occupied by the Redes, was pulled down
in 1868.
previously existed there.
company of William Clowes & Sons Ltd. The London Company was founded in 1803 and by 1829 had the largest printing works in
the world. It was there that the first steam-driven printing press for book production in London was installed and where the binding
of books in the same building as they were printed was pioneered. William Clowes & Sons Ltd. continued to operate the two
factories, one in London and the other at Beccles, until 1942 when the London property was destroyed by enemy action. In 1946
William Clowes & Sons Ltd. became part of the world-wide group of printing companies of McCorquodale & Co. Ltd.
the Beccles factory employed 391 people, now there are 1,150 [down to 765 in 1976]. To assist with the housing of these additional
employees, the company in 1948 promoted an industrial housing society known as William Clowes & Sons Housing Society Ltd.
This Society, with the help of the Borough Council, developed the Merrylees, Forbes Drive and the Queen Elizabeth Drive estates
and has built more houses on an estate between Kemp’s Lane and London Road. The Society has also purchased a small number
of houses in the town and now owns 194 houses and eight flats which are occupied by employees or pensioners of the company.
versatile in England. Photographic composition work is also produced by the firm on Monophoto machines. The company also has
factories at Colchester and Great Yarmouth.
at Beccles each year are legal, educational and scientific text books and works of reference, Bibles in many languages, hymn-books,
periodicals and novels. Some of these books are for the home market and approximately half the total output is exported.
Beccles, has been associated with the Beccles Caxton Club, a sports and social club for employees and associate members which
can include visitors to Beccles who comply with the rules of the club.
other club facilities. Adjoining the building are the bowling greens, one of which was laid with special Cumberland turf. East of the
railway, by Beccles station, approached by a public footbridge over the railway line, is a sports field in which there are two hard
tennis courts and a hard netball court, also a grass area which is used for cricket in the summer and football in the winter and a fully
floodlit practice pitch. There is a grandstand which will accommodate 200 spectators, also changing rooms with full toilet facilities
and showers. Near the grandstand is a pavilion which is used for dances, table tennis and many other forms of similar activity. A
piscatorial section of the club has been formed and its facilities are enjoyed by many anglers. All sporting sections are affiliated to
their respective County Associations.
1867
1873
Departments to Mr WH Tayler of London
Read Crisp & Moore will continue in their printing & Wholesale Stationery business as heretofore in
Hungate Lane until the erection of their new Printing Works.
Caxton Printing Works erected 1867 by Messrs Lucas of Lowestoft for Messrs Moore. Additions to
composing rooms and warehouses. Nearly 300 employees.
slipped, cutting his head in a fearful manner. Mr Nash quickly in attendance.
and shortly after negotiated with Mr Read Crisp, a printer living there, to take over the printing business carried on by Mr
Crisp. The latter after a time, retired, and Mr Moore covenanted to pay him an annuity.
with two of the partners in the firm of Clowes & Sons of London & in 1873 went into partnership with them, which
continued for about two years.In the early part of 1875 Moore banked with Messrs Lacon & Co and about this time the
bank had occasion to consult their solicitors with reference to the state of Moore's account at the Bank, as Moore had
deposited with them the deeds of certain properties, as security for advances. Upon enquiry it transpired that Moore had
also a banking account with Messrs Gurneys & Co, but the prisoner had managed things for a time so cleverly that neither
were men of large means, made certain discoveries which excited their suspicions as to the honesty of their partner, but he
evaded the matter & made an appointment to see them in London on 2 March 1875. He failed to keep the appointment and
they accordingly went down to Beccles and looked through their books and ascertained that Moore had grossly deceived
and swindled them, and in fact he had at that time absconded.
£22,500 was due to unsecured creditors - an enormous amount of money for a man in his position, while his assets were
only £500. No explanation was received of what had become of the money.
at the time deposited, alleged to be the deeds of reputed valuable property at Beccles, whereas they were only very ancient
deeds of the property, he having previously deposited the recent deeds with Messrs Gurneys. Moore ought clearly to have
been prosecuted for that and other matters, but it seems he was allowed to escape.
the money to pay for it, sumptuously furnished it, bought a lot of horses and drove a carriage and pair. He kept a lot of
servants, gave dinner parties, and lived like a lord.
Messrs Clowes in 1873. Compositors came from Scotland, Ireland, Wales, London, Colchester, Ipswich, Norwich, Yarmouth &
Bungay. A spacious wooden-framed structure built (later covered with mechanical tiles) for paper warehouse & compositors above.
Cottage & garden bought next door from Harry Hopson, a milkman. Cottage used as foundry, and rooms above as storage. Large
machine room built on garden. On ground adjoining Moore’s house (no 1 Old Market) was built an office/counting house, East
Suffolk Gazette Office. Bindery added to the east. Bought Northgate House as boarding house to house single workers, & built
Douglas Terrace on the eastern side of the garden for married employees, and also the Caxton Arms Pub. Also built Dacre Place.
both named after his sons. Had co-operation from employees, no union. Annual outing eg to Lowestoft in 1874 with 100 people to
Suffolk Hotel. Moore absconded. Had taken all the money in the bank, had debts of £40,000. Terraces of houses had not been paid
for, Lowestoft builders went bankrupt. His lawyer Copeman of Lodden unravelled the estate & subsequently acquired the office as
his Beccles branch office, [Caxton Press Mag May 1932] He was later imprisoned for fraud; after jail became a tramp and finally
casual vagrant in a workhouse
By 1876 valued at £20,000 & had 15 power-driven presses and 4 type setting machines soon after. Mr T Wilson was the manager
[History of firm in Clowes Press Magazines] Many athletic, rowing etc clubs formed. By 1892 300 people employed..
1920:
strongest in County.
additions have been made to the composing rooms and warehouses, and at the present time the
employees number nearly 300. In connection with the works are cricket, football, angling, rowing &
quoits clubs, all receive liberal support from the firm. The Caxton Football team (Rugby) one of the
Balls, J
Barnard, WS
Barnes, AG
Bloomfield, H
Brown, MW
Byford, EJ
Churchyard, W
Copeman, JA
Cushion, A
Day, ER
Finch, J
Freeman, BW
Harper, D
Judge, AW
Knights, WM
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Oxborough, FS
Pipe, EG
Prime, W
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been founded by William Clowes at Chichester in 1803, later moving to London, where eventually an
extensive business in Duchy Street was built, to be completely destroyed through enemy action in 1941.
The firm’s connection with the borough began in 1873 when on the look-out for a country branch, they
acquired the business of Wm Moore & Sons. From that time development and extension have gone on
almost unceasingly and the factory is now one of the leading book producing establishments in this
country. Between the wars the site of the old Beccles Gaol was purchased and recently a litho department
built upon the land on which up to a century ago, prisoners exercised and worked the prison treadmill.
Legal, technical and scientific works roll off the modern presses, together with fiction and biographies,
while the company -
producing Hymns Ancient and Modern. Bibles in a variety of languages are constantly in production, as
are several monthly magazines devoted to art, literature, medicine, etc. A notable work entrusted to the
company in 1931 was the General Catalogue of Books for the British Museum, the execution of which will
spread over a number of years.
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1307.1
Geoffrey Muriel of Stow was taken for a cow which he stole at night from the home of Henry Sirike of Beccles worth 8s. They put
themselves on the country. Beatrice is acquitted. Geoffrey is found guilty and is to be hanged. His chattels worth nothing (Crime
in E Angl)
1314
asaulted her men & servants & took 1000 geese from the River worth £20.
(Pat Rol)
1330.1
that there are 10 acres of Glebe Land worth 10s a year. Also a rent of Assize 10s. Also tithes of hay 13s 4d. Also tithes of turf and
Beatrice of Yaxham was taken for a shirt stolen at Watton worth 5s
[Festivals] worth £8. Also tithes of flax & hemp worth 10s. Also tithes of curtilages [area attached to dwelling house] worth 10s.
As is testified by Jn Robt de Capilton, Robt de Mutford, Peter Maynard, Wm Grym & Robt Banard sworn before the Abbot & [his
companions] (Rix Eccl I 145)
1331
Linen, drapery and other merchandise. corn horses, oxen, sheep & other animals, nets,cords & other small things taking toll for all
things sold. River leads to Beccles & Bungay. (Inqu)
1363
money beyond the assessment, for expenses of archers & the late Tenth & Fifteenth, & detained some to their own use, & done
many tresspasses & oppressions. (Pat Rol)
1391
St Edmund's 7 Roger atte Lee & ten others (inhabitants of Beccles), defendants. Verdict: Roger unjustly deprived the Abbot of 1400
acres of pasture worth 200 marks (£133-6-8 which is about 1s 11d per acre for the fee of the land). Abbot Sampson [1182-1211] was
seized of the 1400 acres in the time of King Henry, son of King John [it was in the reign of King John!] as parcel of his Manor of
Beccles. The Abbot to recover the Fen.(Corp of Bec Fen)
1422.1
great ground, of marsh, fen and pasture called Beccles Fen being parcel of the Manor of Beccles ." So that there should be common
feed and pasturing for the beasts of the inhabitants of Beccles, with the privelege of taking thatch, rushes etc, paying the Abbot
£6-13-4. Inhabitants were in a manner incorporated, as they consisted of two orders, the 24 and the 48 called the Common Council
and made orders and constitutions for regulation of the Fen. It was never part of the Waste of the Manor.(Corp of Bec Fen p 5n)
1483
worth 100s to him. (Pat Rol)
1512
John Waters, John Herring, John Thorne & Rich Buck, Fenreeves of the Town of Beccles for the yearly ferme of the Fen 10 Marks.”
(Corp Bec Fen p 5)
1623
part at prices below the market for the Poor & have forfeited some, which was sold to brewers & maltsters, though the owners
threaten to sue for damages. (Cal SP)
1640
payments. Farmers have to pay most, but rich landlords do not have to pay as they used to have to pay through Subsidies. Trading
is so dead, and cheese, butter, corn and all other commodities do yield so little price, as they are not able to live and pay their rents.
(Suckling p xxviii)
Now begins that that part which is normally called High Suffolk, which being a rich soil is for a long tract of ground wholly
employed in dairies, and they again famous for the best butter and perhaps the worst cheese in England. The butter is barrelled or
often pickled up in small casks and sold, not in London only, but I have known a firkin of Suffolk butter sent to the West Indies and
brought back to England again and has been perfectly good and sweet as at first.
all on the edge of the river Waveney which parts here the counties of Suffolk and Norfolk,
of Suffolk, in which, as I have said, the whole country is employed in dairies or in feeding of cattle.
This part of England is also remarkable for being the first where the feeding and fattening of cattle, both sheep as well as black
cattle, with turnips was first practised in England, which is made a very great part of the improvement of their lands to this day; and
from whence the practice is spread over most of the east and south parts of England, to the great enriching of the farmers and
increase of fat cattle, and though some have objected against the goodness of the flesh thus fed with turnips and have fancied it
would taste of the root, yet upon experience it is found that at market there is no difference, nor can they that buy, single out one
joint of mutton from another by the taste, so that the complaint which our nice palates at first made, begins to cease of itself, and a
very great quantity of beef and mutton also is brought every year and every week to London from this side of England, and much
more than was formerly known to be fed there.
all the counties round, with turkeys, and that it is thought there are more turkeys bred in this county, and the part of Norfolk that
adjoins to it, than in all the rest of England, I received an account of from a person living on the place, viz., that they have counted
300 droves of turkeys (for they drive them all in droves on foot) pass in one season over Stratford Bridge on the river Stour, about
six miles from Colchester on the road from Ipswich to London. These droves, as they say, generally contain from three hundred to a
the least passages, the numbers which travel by New-Market-Heath and the open country and the forest, and also the numbers that
come by Sudbury and Clare, being many more.
For the further supplies for the markets of London with poultry, of which these counties particularly abound, they have within
these few years found it practicable to make the geese travel on foot too, as well as the turkeys, and a prodigious number are
brought up to London in droves from the farthest parts of Norfolk, even from the Fen country about Lynn, Downham, Wisbich and
the Washes, as also from all the east side of Norfolk and Suffolk of whom it is very frequent now to meet droves with a thousand,
sometimes two thousand in a drove. They begin to drive them generally in August, by which time the harvest is almost over and
the geese may feed in the stubbles as they go. Thus they hold on to the end of October, when the roads begin to be too stiff and
deep for their broad feet and short legs to march in.
formed on purpose with four stories or stages to put the creatures in one above the other, by which invention one cart will carry a
very great number, and for the smoother going, they drive with two horses abreast, like a coach, so quartering the road for the ease
of the gentry that thus ride; changing horses they travel night and day, so that they bring the fowls 70, 80 or 100 miles in two days
and one night. The horses in this new-fashioned voiture go two abreast, as above, but no perch below as a coach, but they are
fastened together by a piece of wood lying cross-wise upon their necks by which they are kept even and together, and the driver
sits on the top of the cart, like as in the public carriages for the army, etc.
also particular for the carrying young turkeys, or turkey-poults in their season, which are valuable, and yield a good price at market,
as also for live chickens in the dear seasons, of all which a very great number are brought in this manner to London, and more
prodigiously out of this country than from any other part of England.
not the largest in England, and the quantity is so great as that they not only supply the City of Norwich, the town of Yarmouth, and
county adjacent, but send great quantities of them weekly in all the winter season to London.
being brought to a small village lying north of the City of Norwich, called St. Faith’s, where the Norfolk graziers go and buy them.
on the rich pasture in these marshes that they thrive in an unusual manner and grow monstrously fat, and the beef is so delicious to
taste that the inhabitants prefer them to the English cattle, which are much larger and fairer to look at, and they may very well do so.
Some have told me, and I believe with good judgment, that there are above 40,000 of these Scots cattle fed in this country every
year and most of them in the said marshes between Norwich, Beccles and Yarmouth.
1733: 10 January: On 26th & 27th of February large quantity of Scotch beasts for sale at Mr Page’s. Sharfield & Beccles.
1740: 5 April: Last year’s Fair at Beccles was not provided with sufficient number or assortment of Cattle. This year the gentlemen
Drovers agreed to furnish the fair on Monday, 15th with all sorts of Scots and English cattle to the number of three or four
thousand.
1749
1753
1755: 3 May:
depasture Beccles Common at 10s a head between 10 may and 10 December: Geldings, Mares or Colts (not stoned) Cows & Heifers)
on producing proper certificate of health.....any person may put on the said common any of the aforesaid cattle by application to Mr
Chambers...”
1757: Dwelling house, Yard & Stable with Millhouse and all other implements necessary for bunching of hemp & heckling of tow in
Beccles, late occupied by James Thallow. Enquiries: Caleb Dunn, carpenter of Beccles.
1766
1767: 18 April:
No geese on Common. Order repealed.
“Corporation of Beccles Fen have empowered John Chambers, Portreeve to take in the several sortsof cattle to
agriculture elsewhere adopted which are not here put in practice where the nature of the district warrants their application. The
diversity of soil is quite a characteristic feature of the county, and hence every approved method of cultivation has a chance of trial
somewhere within its borders. With the exceptions of cider and cheese, there is scarcely a product of British husbandry which is
not a staple commodity of sale with the Suffolk farmer. Meat, corn, and wool, in all their varieties; milk, butter, and hops, flax, rabbits
and sugar beet, are, in their turn, articles upon the production of which the industry of the rural population is more or less her
employed.
consistency, from a stiff-clay loam, yielding the finest of crops of every description, to a grey gravel, many degrees below the
sterility of common sand. There are also rich strips of all alluvial deposit skirting the coast or bordering the rivers, and some twenty
thousand acres at the north-west corner of the county form the extremity of that immense tract of peaty reclamation known as the
‘fens.’
yellow clay, with a cultivated depth of from three to six inches, is not so productive; and the tenacious blue clay of the north-east
parts is an uninviting staple under the best of management; and when badly farmed and insufficiently drained yields but a poor
return in any shape. More than two-thirds of the county of Suffolk would come under these varieties of heavy Land.
portion of this is upon the chalk, a foundation extending from the centre of the county, miles west of Ipswich, in a south-westerly,
west, and north-westerly direction to the borders of Essex, Cambridgeshire and Norfolk.
borders of Essex, its eastern boundary would run in a line more or less direct to the town of Hadleigh, and on in a northerly
direction, bending a little to the east, to the neighbourhood of Needham Market, a little town some eight miles north-west of
Ipswich. From this point it would take an easterly turn to Gosbeck and Ashbocking; then, bending directly south towards Ipswich
the line would run through Witnesham and Culpho; turning again to the north through Grundisburgh, Debach, Charsfield and Hoo,
would continue its northward direction through Peasenhall, Halesworth, and on to Beccles: this would complete its eastern
boundary. The valley of the Waveney from Beccles to Hopton, on the borders of Norfolk, would be its northern limit, excepting of
course, such isolated modifications of character as may be explained by the contiguity of the river-bed. From Hopton the line would
turn southward to the vicinity of Ixworth and on to Tostock, where it would again bear due east to Haughley, the Bury junction on
the Norwich and Ipswich Railway. Here it would leave a narrow tongue of the West Suffolk mixed soil district, embracing the end of
the valley of the Gipping, a fresh water continuation of the estuary of the Orwell. From this point the boundary line would again
turn westward through Drinkstone, Hessett, Bradfield St George,
and Hawstead, running through Ickworth Park, leaving the town of Bury St. Edmunds about four miles to the north. From Ickworth
it would continue its westerly direction by Chevington, Hargrave, Ousden, and Lydgate to the borders of Cambridgeshire, the limits
of this heavy land district terminating with the county till we get to Melford again.
between the soil just described and the sands of a still lighter nature. A large tract of this lies east of Melford, a line thence to
Hadleigh and Needham Market, and back to the north of Ipswich, then following the river Orwell to Shotley and the Stour, and from
there to Melford, forming the boundary of the first portion. Starting from Ipswich by the East Suffolk Railway, the line as far north
as Saxmundham would run through a narrow reach, varying from two to six miles in breadth. Then again from Halesworth to
Beccles, and on to Yarmouth, there would be another district, with the old coach road and the river Waveney as the westerly
boundary, extending as far east as the sea coast, from Southwold to Yarmouth. Another breadth of this description of soil
commences with the narrow tongue at the head of the Gipping and extending to Cambridgeshire, on the confines of the heavy land
before described; with a north-westerly boundary from Newmarket through Cavenham and West Stow, and on to Euston and
Hopton, where it again joins the heavy land from thence to Tostock, on the Bury and Ipswich turnpike.
by the narrow strip of mixed soil, through which the East Suffolk Rail runs from Woodbridge to Saxmundham. There is also a narrow
strip commencing at Ipswich, which includes the parishes of Foxhall, Brightwell, Kesgrave, Martlesham and Waldringfield, a district
which produces the richest beds of coprolite in the country. This tract of poor land is all upon red sand, more or less underlaid with
the Suffolk crag. The light land of West Suffolk occupies a strip between the mixed soil as there described, and the fen lands which
HEAVY LANDS.—Stiff loam, yellow clay, blue clayey loam.
MIXED SOILS.—Common mixed soil, rich deep mould, fen lands, rich marshes.
LIGHT LAND.—Eastern sands, poor chalk of West Suffolk.
The greater part of Suffolk is, however, composed of the first of these. The stiff loam is generally a deep surface soil: the
extending a few miles south of these towns—a tract of land which, for unconvertible sterility, would vie with any uncultivated part
of the kingdom. This is all upon the chalk, and is chiefly devoted to game-preserving and rabbit warrens, with occasionally a range
of fir forest, affording an abundant supply of posts for the Eastern Counties’ telegraph lines.
subsoil, lying between the mouths of the rivers Deben and Orwell extending not more than one or two miles in width. There is a
similar reach between the Orwell and the Stour, of rather a lighter nature and of less depth of soil. That part east of the Orwell stiff
enough to grow beans, and friable enough for turnips of all descriptions: it produces the best of wheat and barley, and although
there is little upland pasture, nearly all the farms have a range of marshes by the river side.
matter from ancient beds of rivers, now either reduced to well-defined fresh-water channels, or reclaimed from the estuaries of the
sea by substantial earth works, with tidal sluices or the water is pumped into raised canals, with artificial outlets; kept in repair by
rates on the district so relieved. These are chiefly in grass, and form the only rich grazing lands which are to be found in the county
of Suffolk. The Stour, the Orwell, the Deben, the Aide, the Blythe, and the Waveney are all bordered more or less by these deposits,
and the extensive range of marshes near the town of Beccles is of the same nature, although more akin to the fen lands. The letting
value of the grazing marshes, when farming was a more flourishing occupation, varied from £2 l0s. to £4 per acre, but although the
depreciation of the best grass marshes has not been equal to that of the arable lands very few now let at more than £8 per acre.
Those cultivated as arable land yield great crops of wheat, beans, and mangold when the season for sowing is favourable. They are
of a strong tenacious nature, and require close watching for ploughing and planting, as they are of slow drainage, and when wet it
is almost impossible to do anything in the way of cultivation.
so it is frequently let either by auction, tender, or agreement, to the great inland stock farmers, who are thus enabled to keep a
quantity of cattle in summer, commensurate with the capabilities of their holdings for winter grazing.
mangold or tares, succeeded by barley, to be followed by clover, trefoil, or beans. Artificial manures are used for barley and
mangold, but the stall feeding, with liberal allowance of linseed cake, and summer grazing of sheep on tares, &c., are the main
sources of fertilization. The average yield of wheat on this description of soil would be something under 4 1/2 quarters per acre, and
of barley one quarter more. Small patches of flax are occasionally to be found, but the price of labour has prevented the spread of
this crop; and with the tendency to shorten the supply of juvenile labour, which threatens to accompany the introduction of recent
Acts of Parliament, the cultivation of flax will in all probability be abandoned in this county.
beet-root. Many of the farmers in the neighbourhood were successful in supplying the raw material, but the factory was closed
after a seven years’ trial. The crop varied from 12 to 20 tons per acre, with an average perhaps of about 15 tons, and the price was
£1 per ton. The area appropriated to the culture was limited by the distance for carriage, as the carting in the autumn in the busy
season of the year was a heavy drawback to the profits of the grower. The root was cultivated much the same as the common
feeding mangold; the plants were, left thicker, and required to have the earth moulded up, as that part of the root exposed to the air
has less sugar in it than that which is below. The pulp, after the saccharine matter had been extracted, was sold back to the graziers
at 12s per ton. A company has now been formed to start the factory afresh, with an improved system of extracting the sugar, and
offering somewhat better terms to the growers.
exception. These are poor, poorly farmed, and till the continued depreciation in the value of corn crops turned the attention of the
farmers to the raising of more live stock not many failed to take advantage of a landlord’s consent to break them up. The temptation
to this, however, was more often to be found in the anticipation of repeated croppings without manure, than on the supposed
permanent increase of the value of arable above that of pasture land. As a convenience for the dairy, or a dry lodging for sheep in
wet weather, the grass field by the homestead had alway a recognised value. But the high price of labour, and the repeated failure
of corn corps on heavy land during the last seven years, have materially altered the relative value of arable and pasture land, even
in the dry climate of the eastern counties. Few farmers would now break up their grass lands, and the practice of laying down in
artificial grasses, or in permanent seeds, is daily gaining ground in the county of Suffolk.
are the staple corn crops, but the enhanced price of meat has suggested all kinds of expedients in cropping which will enable an
extra head of neat-stock, or a few additional sheep to be kept, where formerly a certain quantity of each were yearly bought, fatted,
best cultivated farms are managed. A forced root crop is made the beginning of that system of high farming which tends to the
keeping of more stock, the making of more manure, and the production of more corn. Covered yards, comfortable sheds, and a small
quantity of roots, supported with a liberal allowance of artificial feeding stuffs, make up the routine of beast feeding. Late stone
turnips, on early cleared stubbles; green crops, folded off in time for late roots; and coleworts (rape), on broken up layers, and fed
off in time for wheat, are some of the extras introduced to enable the farmer of the present day to carry a flock of 20 score on the
same farm where his fore-fathers barely fed eight. The use of the double plough, drilling and horse hoeing, steam thrashing, reaping
and mowing by horse power, and tending, raking, and pitching hay by machinery, are some of the means employed to meet the turn
in the labour market which threatens to add a new difficulty to farming operations in this, as in other agricultural counties.
is not an uncommon sight. The value of stock and the price of labour both point in the same direction: the ‘rouen,’ or aftermath, on
the hay lands is an excellent beginning for the new bought beasts intended for winter grazing; and a pasture, if good for anything
and not fed after September, is a capital change for ewes and lambs when the turnip crop is nearly over.
better land near enough to help the large tracts of its more sterile surroundings. To this may be attributed the success which
attends the farming of such soils. Indeed one can hardly point to an instance of successful cultivation of a tract of very poor land
without the assistance of something better, or a range of marshes (rich deposit by the river side) within a day’s cattle drive. This is
especially the case with the sands which lie between the Deben and the Blythe. Sheep breeding and close folding on the arable
lands of the flock at night which has grazed or rather browsed on the heathland in the day is the system chiefly relied upon for
fertilizing the arable lands. Liberal treatment for roots on such parts of the farm as can be made to grow any worth carting home
enables the sandling farmer to fatten some of the beast. which his marshes have kept during the summer. But after the lamb
breeding on such lands, with liberal keep till the time of sale is the great rent-paying item with the present state of prices.
above it, covered with a short velvety herbage of grass or moss, and studded more or less with furze or whin bushes. In other
places it is covered completely with ‘ling’ or heather. Sheep readily browse on the young shoots of the furze and eat the early grass
on the ground, but if either gets beyond a few inches in length neither the one nor the other is useable for sheep feed. Such lands,
the better spots at least, are occasionally broken up and cultivated as arable land for a few years, and then laid down again, on a
self-sown herbage for a ten, twenty, or perhaps thirty years’ rest.
of Suffolk. It was then essentially a dairy county. In many districts at the present day there is scarcely milk enough to supply the
wants of the immediate neighbourhood. The decrease in the number of cows commenced when the war prices of the first decade of
the century remained long enough to impress the farmers of that day with the idea that the permanent price of wheat would be 100s.
per quarter. Pasture farming, with its herds of milch cows and butter at 9d. a pint could not stand before the temptation of £8 a
coomb for wheat, and old bottomed grass lands which had been cow grazed for centuries became corn fields, never again to the
present time to be seen in permanent grass. A further decrease in the number of dairy farms has taken place within 115 years. The
introduction of isolated centres of manufacturing industry in the provincial towns, has done much to reduce the number of cows
during the last few years, as the tempting prices did at the time of the war. - What with shoe-binding, stay-stitching, and the sewing
machine, other means of earning a livelihood are open to the girls in the rural districts besides the dairy; or indeed domestic service
of any description. The difficulty of procuring good dairy servants is getting greater year by year; and dairy after dairy has been
given up on this account, and from no other reason. There are, however, many more cows kept in Suffolk than there were 10 or 15
years ago. Many dairies have been abandoned, but the milk trade by rail to London, Yarmouth, and Lowestoft has vastly increased.
Where the station is near enough to send milk twice a day without inconvenience, some have availed themselves of the facility
afforded by the Great Eastern Railway Company for carriage to a distance. The price realised after all deductions amounts to a little
over 8d. per imperial gallon a sum few dairymen can show by the sale of butter and skimmed milk. The nature of the pasture in this
county seems ill adapted for cheese. The old ‘Suffolk Bang’ is a thing of the past, and only cheese now produced is a kind of
Stilton-like article, made on a few picked farms for private use only, the cost of which precludes its competition with the products of
the lime-stone counties.
lb. is now taking the place on the labourer’s table, where 30 years ago the only viand of the kind ever seen in his house was the
miserable 2d. a lb. cheese, which has now disappeared.
from the steady spread of these useful animals, it appears the tee experience has decided in their favour. The pasture land in Suffolk
is in general very poor: rich upland pasture is almost unknown, and in most places the meadows are low down by the river-side and
woodbound as well. These are infested with flies, and the thick skin and rough hair of the Suffolk is a necessary protection. Of all
sorts of cattle the polled home-bred seems most at ease in such places. As milk producers, they have always had a well deserved
improvement accompanied in some cases with a sacrifice of milking properties.
Sale Robt Leavold
Cottage occupied by Robt Copeman Rent weekly 2s 6d
(Withdrawn £55)
Frontage of 71ft on Newgate: Substantial Dwelling House & spacious Shop, with Offices, all now used for trade purposes, & large
Warehouses & stabling in rear occupied by Beccles Working Men's Association; Rent £40
And
Dwelling House & Fish Shop & Offices occupied Geo Drake & W Goffin Rent £15
AND Cottage adjoining, recently occupied Mrs Turner at £6-10-0
AND Double Cottage in rear with Offices & garden occupied Jas Haddingham & Sam Lutkins £13 pa
Annual rental £74 10s
(Withdrawn £500)
Sale Robt Leavold
Cottage occupied Messrs Cocksedge & Co Rent 2s 6d weekly
(No offer)
Sale by Mortgagees
Substantial brick and tiled Freehold Cottage in occupation of John Cleveland, at weekly rent of 2s 6d.
(Witdrawn £25)
i ) Four brick and tiled Cottages now occupied by Mrs Barber, W Neech, A Bates and S Adams as weekly tenants, at the aggragate
annual rent of £21 9s
(Withdrawn £170)
ii ) Pleasantly situated brick and tiled Cottage adjoining last lot, with small garden, occupied by C Neech; also Boarded and tiled
Cottage adjoining, and valuable garden now occupied by J Cracknell, quarterly tenants at aggegate annual rental of £12 4s
(Not offered)
late William Stanford
iii) Garden at corner of Newgate & Caxton Road frontage of 57ft on Newgate, 76ft to Caxton Road. Suitable Building Site, planted
with fruit trees.
(Bought Frank Relf £160)