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Lime Kiln in Puddingmoor
Tenders invited for rebuilding Churchyard Wall
Mr Eldred refused as Cow Keeper. Impure water. Passed later
Water from well 30ft from cesspit used by 16 houses. Action required.
Alterations to House on Puddingmoor belonging to Henry Woolnough
Well in Puddingmoor will no longer supply drinking water
Alterations to House in Puddingmoor for Major Barrett
1 New House forGeorge Mouell in Puddingmoor
Letter from Mr Mouell complaining of surface water in Puddingmoor
Stable for Mr Mouel in Pudingmoor referred back
Cowshed in Puddingmoor for Cornelius Elliott referred back
Cowshed in Puddingmoor for Cornelius Elliott, occupied Mrs Carey
Pickerel, Puddingmoor: urinal referred back
Boat sheds for Mr Hipperson in Puddingmoor
House refuse to be deposited onm Marsh 230, Little Common
Addition to the Pickerel Inn, Puddingmor for Colchester Brewery
Church Wall near Puddingmoor to be repaired by Surveyor
House in Puddingmoor for the Beccles Waterworks
Mr Woolner, 52 Puddingmoor complains of smell, Little Common
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back of the house. Constable went down to Puddingmoor and saw two badly screened downstairs
windows. The curtains did not fit properly. Could be seen a considerable distance away across the
marshes. Fined £2 10s
escaped. It ran through the streets and churchyard down the steps, made a double circuit of
Puddingmoor. Before it was captured it had knocked down 2 soldiers & others. Mr Tilney’s
marksmanship used after it had been cornered in a former slaughter house in Ballygate. He shot it.
licensed store in Ballygate, under the wall near the street by his house in Ballygate, in a loke in
Puddingmoor. Kent only allowed to store 3 gallons behind his shop.
Mr Masters applied to store petrol in his shop, in his bar warehouse near the Baptist Chapel & some
on Rigborne Hill
for some surnames in the late 12th and early 13th centuries was the area of the town or village in which they lived. In Beccles only
Puddingmoor appears as a name derived from an area of the town, with the possible exception of Wilmo Bregge, who might have
lived in Bridge Street. There are seven names mentioning Puddingmoor:
Podymor, Alexandro de Podymor. They all paid six pence to the subsidy, the smallest sum in Beccles, but paid by 44% of the 205
listed in the town. (The largest sum paid in Beccles was 6 shillings and 5 pence) This suggests that Puddingmoor was a well
established area of the town in the early 14th century, but at least some of the property was not valuable.
Five people who lived in Puddingmoor, Adam Barkere, John Kyngesman, John Recher, John Lockere and Richard Sekedele were
threatened with a fine of twelve pence if they did not remove their dungheaps before the next court. Similarly John Caketone was
accused of obstructing the communal water course and John Red and Richard Wodebregge failed to repair the water course in or
outside their property. The final person who was in trouble in Puddingmoor was "the Rector of the Church of Beccles", J Atte Gate,
"who did not remove timber from the common river bank to the detriment of his neighbours." No doubt this problem occured at the
Parsonage which was situated opposite the bottom of the church steps.
Richard Coleler.
Puddingmoor to Thomas Falke. Richard Cutler's will survives. He asks to be buried in the churchyard of St. Michael's and leaves
money for a variety of causes: to St Michael's for tithes not paid, and for the fabric, the repair of St Peter's Church and the "Great
Bridge of Beccles and the Chapel of Blessed Mary there". This was probably the sort of small chapel by the wayside still to be seen
frequently in Roman Catholic countries of Europe, which were mostly destroyed in the 16th and 17th centuries in England.
faithful departed." This is the same Richard Wodebregg who was threatened with a fine years earlier for failing to repair the water
course. No doubt he was a neighbour in Puddingmoor.
part of which he left to his younger son "to enjoy the corner of the said tenement next to Thomas Falkys as far as my shop."
Perhaps the property was just round the corner from Old Market behind what is now Saltgate Antiques.
from notes given to SW Rix, and made by Mr Harding, Inspector of Police, Beccles c1859
Lives in Puddingmoor [17 Puddingmoor?]
1858, nephew of William Pitchers, normally called Low Pitchers from the quantity he can drink. A great drunkard, poacher and
suspicious character. He moved to Yarmouth in 1854. [31 Puddingmoor]
burglar. Suspected to have been concerned in Mrs Sharpin's robbery. Keeps a girl named Beans, a thief & prostitute. Lives in
Puddingmoor. [6 Stepping Hill]
£2-10-0
£4-0-6
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£8-3-2
without great danger as followeth
to Thomas Wenn for 12 & 1/2 tons of stone at 4s the ton
to Thomas Ward for 20 tons of stone
to Mr Michleborough for a load of stones
to Robert Kent for 10 tons of stone
to Thomas Smyth for a parcel of stones
to John Farrow for setting the stones at 3d the yard
2 skips 8d; taking stone out of the water 6d; & taking up a piece of timber 1s 2d in all
for the expenses for the carts & other workmen
to Ewen standing at the Mill Green on Fair Day to divers carts not to come that road being repairing
widow Burton for giving like notice
to Ewen for his labour in crying of refuse stones
to Pitchers for bringing 42 tons of stone from the Staithe
to Pitchers carrying 3 other parcels of stone, & for carrying 135 loads of gravel,and for 7 loads of wash sand to be
employed in the work
PUDDINGMOOR IN THE SECOND HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY:
Puddingmoor has been an interesting road to survey as it was so full of contrasts. From the census returns for 1851 and 1881 we
find great variation in income, size of family and employment, all in one street. In 1851 Henry Farr, an unmarried landed proprietor
whose father had been a successful brewer, lived comfortably with four servants to look after him. Just down the road in a room in
the Almshouse was Lydia Laws, a pauper widow receiving coal, blankets and money from the Feoffees. The largest family totalled
11 people, but the average in 1851 was 5. Thirty years later the largest household was 9 and the average just under 4. By then there
was a greater percentage of smaller families of just 2 or 3 persons. School attendance appears to have started at 3 years of age and
continued till 10 or so, with many youngsters at work by the age of 12.
the summer of 1849, during which several children of the family of William Laws died. So it is interesting to find a large Laws family
living in Puddingmoor in 1851 with a total of 7 children, aged from 23 down to 10 years followed by a gap and then a two-month old
baby. The fatalities in the cholera outbreak were almost certainly from this family. In the Committee book is recorded a payment of
25s ‘in lieu of a feather bed, two pillows, a bolster and cotton gown which were destroyed by order of the Committee’ to William
Laws, whose children had died of cholera.
a great number of young adults in their twenties, for which we can so far find no reason (see 1881 table). However, this would help
to explain the smaller family size in that year as many were probably fairly newly married with perhaps only one child. Most
inhabitants had been born locally, but three had come from the Cape of Good Hope, a couple of wives came from Devonport and
one young lady from the Channel Isles. The high proportion of seafarers living in the street would help to account for this.
assortment of crafts and trades including shoemakers, a blacksmith, a lime burner (there was a lime kiln [there were two] in
Puddingmoor) and a twine spinner. There was a similar mix of trades in 1881, but by then printing had arrived in Beccles and 13
Puddingmoor inhabitants were involved in the printing trade. One man worked on the railway and several were in the coaching and
carting businesses. Two local residents owned their own boats. A family of travelling musicians (parents with a child of 10) was
lodging in Puddingmoor on census night; perhaps they were performing in one of the frequent concerts held in the town. Although
most of those living in the street were not rich, two thirds of the mid-nineteenth century Puddingmoor householders qualified as
burgesses who could vote in borough council elections.
Sources: Census returns for 1851 and 1881, trade directories, lists of burgesses in Rix Collection Division VI. vol. 3, lists of
Feoffees’s coal distribution, Nuisance Book for 1848/49.
Said to be 16th century, with 17th and 18th century additions and alterations. 2 storeys and attic. 3 pedimented dormers. Cut
flintwork, with stone Quoins, jambs to windows, cills and lintels with keys. Stone finials to kneelers, and stone offset to plinth.
Square brick chimneys with capping. Pantiles. 5 windows, sash with glazing bars and flush frames. Wide plastered band, at eaves,
with bedmould. Entrance with 18th century porch with bracket open pediment on Doric Columns. Fanlight with modern glazing.
North-east portion, 2 storey, red brick with Doric pilasters. Frieze over pilasters only. Modillion cornice. Sashes in flush frames, flat
arches. Altered interior but with 2 panelled room, Adam type mantel in north-east portion. Wing on riverside, 2 and 3 storey brick,
limewashed.
Pevsner: Buildings of England: Suffolk:
A late Georgian or later facade, knapped flint with stone trim, and an earlier back of red brick with giant pilasters.
MY NOTE: The mid 18th century engraving of Beccles from the Gillingham marshes, unsigned and undated, shows the building
without the brick extension facing the River. The bar extension was added in 1973.
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William Leman [ brother of Sir John Leman, Lord Mayor of London], for his house he dwelleth in,
sometime Mr William Rede called Deny’s Staithe
William Leman [I], for his house that he dwelleth in formerly William Rede, Esq.
called Deny’s Staithe
John Leman [III], entered his Task after his Father’s death (folio 47)
William Leman [III], for 4 tenements and one piece of land, sometime John Leman,
before Dr Rede (folio 146)
John Morse
John Stockwood, [1680-1722] for a tenement in Puddingmoor, late Leman, late John Morse
Margaret Stockwood, [1689-1758] for a tenement in Puddingmoor, formerly Leman, since John
Stockwood
Robert Le Grys, [1703-1767], for a tenement late Mr Stockwood, before Leman
Task 8d
Task 8d
business being situated by the side of a Navigable River and the Pumping done by Horses, with a very
convenient House adjoining fit for a Gentleman's family.
week together with convenient Store Houses, Granaries, Mill House & co extremely convenient for
Purvis [she was the Aunt of Elizabeth Le Grys (nee Artis) and it seems a wing of the house or an
adjoining house was built for her] at yearly rent of £8.
Robert Le Grys died in August 1767; His widow married William Crowfoot - (her next door neighbour,
living in St Peter’s House) in February 1768]
William Crowfoot, [III, 1725-1783], in Puddingmoor, formerly Leman, after Mrs Stockwood
and late Le Grys [ William Crowfoot III married Elizabeth Le Grys in 1758]
Beccles: to be sold or let House with large garden, choice fruit trees, Brewing Office, Malting Office
adjoining the River. William Crowfoot, proprietor & occupier of the premises.
Thomas Farr, [brewer; 1762-1850] tenement in Puddingmoor, late of Robert Le Grys, Esq, decsd,
before Stockwood
Important unreserved sale of costly modern furniture & household goods in & about the mansion of
Henry Shurlock Farr, Esq. [1809-63]. [He purchased the Manor of Beccles 11 Oct 1851 for £1640. He
sold the Manor rights to many properties to their owners, including land owned by the Manor bought
the Railway when it came to Beccles. The Manor was sold after his death for £800 to James Read the
Younger.
SALE: Valuable Freehold Mansion House, Lodge, Pleasure Grounds, Gardens and Premises called
Waveney House by desire of the Trustees of the late H.S. Farr, Esq., Deceased, for SALE by Mr James
Crisp at the King’s Head Inn, Beccles, on Monday the 27th of July, 1863 at three for four o’clock in the
afternoon.
having
productive.
brick built and slated Gothic Lodge, Out offices, Gardens, Pleasure Grounds, large Vinery, Greenhouse,
Forcing House, Pits and appurtenances thereto belonging, situate in Puddingmoor, in Beccles and
a Staithe and Frontage to the River Waveney.
The Mansion House comprises a spacious entrance Hall, large dining and drawing rooms, breakfast
room, study, housekeeper's room, kitchen, larders and other commodious domestic offices, five principal
bedrooms and dressing rooms, water closet, excellent bath room, fitted with mahogany and marble bath,
and hot and cold water apparatus
The out-offices comprising a three stall stable, two loose boxes, harness house, double coach houses,
wine vaults, large granary and other convenient Out-buildings.
The garden contains a large Vinery, Greenhouse, Forcing House and pits heated with flues and hot
first part and Frederick Oakes the other part
Reciting indenture 1854: HS Farr, (1st Part); Geo Orgill Leman, (2nd Part); George
Peskett (3rd Part); EC Sharpin (4th Part); Charles Bobbett (5th Part); WR Sharpin (6th Part)
Indenture 1857: HS Farr (1st Part); Mary Reynold (2nd Part)
HS Farr died 1863: Will:
All his Capital Messuage & premises, late in the occupation of Rev Mr Goodwin &
Messuage called The Lodge to Edward Swatman & Henry Read on Trust, to sell. Codicil
appointed HA Oakes in place of Swatman
Bought for £1,157 by Fred A Oakes:
All that messe with granary, stables, coach house, yards, gardens, grounds approximately containing 2
roods together with the messe, cottage and other buildings recently erected on land lying on the east
of premises abutting on Puddingmoor, formerly in the occupation of HS Farr and now of Fred Oakes;
Waveney to the west, yards and gardens, late of James Safford, now of JC Webster, to the north [St
Peter’s House]; Driftway to the river on the south.
Sale of HS Farr: Waveney House bought by Mr JK Garrod for FA Oakes, present occupier £1160
COURT CASE: Rede v Oakes. Concerning sale of property of Robert Rede. Oakes had purchased part
of the Estate for £16,500, but details were not properly described.
SALE of FURNITURE:: Furniture of FA Oakes, Esq., Waveney House, Puddingmoor. The Residence
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SALE of FURNITURE: Waveney House, Beccles. Household Furniture of F St Claire Williams, Esq, who is
going abroad.
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Household Furniture, Cabinet Piano, Culinary and general domestic requisites, Rowing Boat, Garden
Tools, about 200 bedding plants.
Clifford Smith, JP of Waveney House, Puddingmoor. He left South Africa for France on the
outbreak of War.. He was born in Paris in 1875, came from an Alsatian family & was a mining
engineer. He originally went to South Africa during the Boer War.
SALE: HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE: Mrs Clifford Smith, No 2, PUDDINGMOOR
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William Leman, for 2 tenements next [to Waveney House] late Chapman & before Dr Rede Task 1s
Thomas Utber
Renaldo Pitfield [died 1700; owner of property in Beccles including the White Lion in Newmarket]
1764
1768
1785
1717] for a tent late Pitfield before that Utber
Robert Le Grys [surgeon and owner of much property in Beccles], tent late Richard Twiss, before
Pitfield, formerly Utber in Puddingmoor
William Crowfoot, [he married Robert Le Grys’s widow and moved from St Peter’s house where he was
a tanner here and became a brewer] formerly Pitfield and Utber, afterwards of Richard Twiss and late
of Robert Le Grys
Thomas Farr, for a tenement late Robert Le Grys, before Twiss in Puddingmoor
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Farr, Thomas
Farr, HS
Farr, HS
Oakes, Frederick
Oakes, Frederick
Parker, Charles
Parker, Charles
Farr, Thomas
Farr, HS
Vaughan, WH
Oakes, Frederick
Slade, late
Garrard, William
Pickthall, JC
Garden & Stables
retired brewer
brewer
£73 5s
£64
£67 5s
£63
£63
£42
£42
£21
Alice PICKTHALLM
Unname PICKTHALL
John M. PICKTHALL
Rose CHAMBERLIN
(Fundholder)
Harriett EVERETT
Emma S. TURRELL
Harriett NAPTHINE
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South Cove, Suffolk, England
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occupants
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Pickthall, Chas
Pickthall, Chas
Smith, Clifford
Smith, Clifford
late Clifford Smith
Calwell, Wm H
Calwell, Wm H
Smith, Clifford [he died in 1906 aged 56]
Smith, Clifford
Mrs Smith
£45
£45
£45
£75
10 bedrooms, 4 Sitting Rooms, 7
dwelling
Smith, Clifford Mrs
SMITH, Buxton
SMITH, Cyril C
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Labour Corps
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Forward, Wm Bryan
Hartley, Charles
Forward, Wm Bryan
Forward, Bryan
Forward, Bryan
Forward, Bryan
Waveney House Hotel
Waveney House Hotel
Ho, Gdn, Grounds
Town Clerk of Beccles
LOT 1. [with photographs and map]
THE ATTRACTIVE FREEHOLD MODERN
River-Side Residence,
and GROUNDS known as the GROTTO, situate on the Banks and overlooking the picturesque Valley of the River Waveney, and
affording uninterrupted communication with the famous Norfolk Broads and Rivers.
The Residence, substantially built of Red Brick with Bath Stone Dressings, and Slated Roof, contains:
IN BASEMENT. Large Coal Cellar, Wood and Knife Houses, Wine Cellar, and spacious Larder
ON GROUND FLOOR
Scullery, with Stove, Copper and Furnace, Stone Sink fitted with Hot and Cold and Soft Water Taps.
Kitchen. 14 ft. 9ins by 12ft., with 4ft. Cooking Range, Two recess Closets, and Two-light Gas Pendant. Pantry and Storeroom fitted
with Shelving and Drawers.
Entrance Hall, 32ft. by 5ft. 6ins, with Porch Entrance to Gardens, Side Hall with entrance to Yard.
Drawing Room. with Bay Window, 21ft. by 14ft.10ins and 11ft 3in height, with Slow Combution Stove, Tiled Hearth and Black
Marble Mantlepiece, Venetian Blinds, and two Gas Brackets
Dining Room, wit Bay Window, 21ft 3in by 15ft and 11ft 3in height, with Slow Combustion Stove, Tiled Hearth and Black Marble
Mantlepiece, Venetian Blinds and three-light Gas Pendant.
Breakfst Room, 15ft by 10ft 3 in, with French Windows, opening upon Verandah overlooking the Gardens, with Register Stove,
Tiled Hearth, Enamelled Slate Mantlepiece andl Two-light Gas Pendant.
ON THE FIRST FLOOR
1st Bedroom, 18ft.6in.by 15ft. 6in., with Register Stove and Gas Bracket.
2nd Bedroom. 18ft 6in by 15ft 6in, with Register Stove and Gas Bracket.
3rd Bedroom, 14ft. 9in. by 10ft. 3in., withi Register Stove ansi Gas Bracket.
4th Bedroom, 17ft 3in by 15ft 3in., with Register Stove and Gas Bracket.
5th Bedroom, ,10ft 6in by 9ft, with Register Stove and Gas Bracket.
6th Bedroom, , 10ft 3in by 9ft, with Gas Bracket.
Bath Room and Lavatory, with 6ft. Roman Bath fitted with Hot and Cold Water; and also WC.
ON THE SECOND FLOOR. Tlree good Servants’ Bedrooms.
IN THE BACK YARD are WC., Dog’s Kennel with enclosed Concrete Yard, and Water is laid on.
THE GLASS HOUSES,
comprise —Span-Roof Conservatory, 15ft. 9in, by 15ft. 3in., with Tiled Floor, and fitted with Centre and Side Flower Stands.
Fernery adjoining, 16ft. by 8ft., lined with Virgin Cork and Bark.
Vinery, 30ft. 6in. by 14ft., containing Twelve Vines in full bearing, including Muscat, Hamboro’, Alicante, and Lady Down.
Peach House, 31ft. by 14ft., containing Two Choice Trees in full bearing; and
Span-Roof Cucumber House, 26ft. Gin, by 11ft., all heated by Hot Water Pipes
Also an Eight-light Melon Pit, 28ft. by 5ft. 6in.
THE GROUNDS,
the Riverside, with Two Rustic Summmer Houses, and Private Landing Stage 33ft. in length, with Steps, and Two Boat Houses, 18ft
by 7ft. and 18ft. by 6in. respectively ; also
Well-planted with Fruit Trees and Bushes, and containing Brick and Tiled Potting House. A boarded fowls House and Run, with
Corrugated Iron Roof, the whole enclosed by Brick Walls planted with choice fruit Trees
consists of Lofty Stall and Loose Box, Harness House with Stove, and Carriage House, with Large Loft over all.
occupied by Mr. J. S. Branford, at the Annual Rent of £4) at the same time, if required.
Adjoining the Grotto, and included in this Lot, is a Small
1902
1914
Planning permission in Puddingmoor for Major Barrett approved. Alterations to House in Puddingmoor for
Major Barrett
emergency: 1) Raids or invasion, to maintain order and guard communications. 2) Consequences of
war: internal disorder due to unemployment, reduced food supplies, etc. 3) Industrial disputes.
numbers at present: 3,616. Will be provided with appointment card, a badge, a whistle and a staff.
Divisional Officer: JP Larkman; Sub Division: Major SL Barrett (Telport, Puddingmoor)
Hall ; Drawing Room with Bay Window, 16ft, 9in. by 12ft. 9in., with Register Stove, Closet in recess, and Gas
Bracket ; Dining Room. 13ft. by 12ft., with Stove and Gas Bracket ; Kitchen with Stove, Copper, Oven, and Stone
Sink fitted with Watetworks and Soft Water taps, pantry, Cellar, Three Bedrooms and Box Room, with Small Yard
having Side Entrance and containing Coal House, Wood House and w.c., now in the occupation of Miss Emily
Kerridge, as quarterly tenant at the Annual Rent of £12.
obtained of the Auctioneers, have been valued at the sum of twenty-five Pounds, which shall be paid by the Purchaser in addition to the Purchase
prize.
The Vendors reserve the right of holding a Sale by Auction of the Furniture and Effects at the Grotto before the date of completion of the Purchase .
Tithe Rent-Charge, commuted at 7s. Present Value
Free Rent to the Manor of Roos Hall and Ashmans
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4s 8d.
9d.
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the 1881 Census, so presumably built between 1881 and 1882.
Parker Charles
Parker Charles
Parker, Charles
Parker, Charles
Barrett, Major
Barrett, Sidney
Barrett, Major
Parker, Charles
Parker, Charles
Parker, Charles
Barrett, Major Sidney (O.W) £90
Barrett, Major Sidney
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1948
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Barrett, Beatrice
Barrett, Beatrice
Barrett, Mrs
Harper, Sir Kenneth
Gilbert, Edward
Gilbert, Edward
“the white brick built and slated Gothic Lodge” and “The Lodge comprises two sitting rooms, back kitchen, three bedrooms etc.”
It was designed Nathaniel Pells, and would have been one of his first designs. (see Pells Drawings List B No 8)
in 1902 it belonged to The Grotto or Telport (as it was subsequently called)
GABLED RESIDENCE,
Well-Built of White Brick and Flint, with Slated Roof, known as WAVENEY LODGE, and containing Entrance
Hall ; Drawing Room with Bay Window, 16ft, 9in. by 12ft. 9in., with Register Stove, Closet in recess, and Gas
Bracket ; Dining Room. 13ft. by 12ft., with Stove and Gas Bracket ; Kitchen with Stove, Copper, Oven, and Stone
Sink fitted with Watetworks and Soft Water taps, pantry, Cellar, Three Bedrooms and Box Room, with Small Yard
having Side Entrance and containing Coal House, Wood House and w.c., now in the occupation of Miss Emily
Kerridge, as quarterly tenant at the Annual Rent of £12.
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1881 CENSUS:
probably not built at that time
Farr, HS
Oakes, Frederick
Parker, Charles
Smith, Frederick
Chase, Caleb
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Caleb CHASE
Mary CHASE
Barsham, Suffolk, England
London, Middlesex, England
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Printer Clerk
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Parker, Charles
part of Telport (No 4)
Kerridge, Miss
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Cottle, Charles
Pugh, G
Roberts, EM
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other
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The site of the Rectory and Dwelling House having in it three low rooms with three chambers above. A
little stable adjoining to it on the south side in the midst of the yards thereto belonging, used
immemorially for a Stath Yard being bounded on the west by the River Waveney, on the East by the
Common Highway, on the north by a narrow Common Passage to the River, and on the south by houses
and lands belonging lately to William Barns now to Robert Bolt.
Rev Page
Rev Peter Routh, late Page for Beccles Rectory House
Rent 7d 1/2d
Gentleman of Beccles and John Assey, Gentleman, Commissioners to inspect the Parsonage, did view
the Parsonage 27 day of November and confirm:
Henstead, Spinster, the true and undoubted patrons, showing that the Parsonage House is a very small
old brick building covered with thatch and contains only two rooms on a floor and has been for many
years supported by props to prevent its falling down. That it is impossible to make the building
cottage and not a sufficient habitation for the Rector and his family. That the materials of the said house
are so rotten that they are not worth more than the sum of twelve pounds. Wherefore we pray you
would grant a licence to take down the said Parsonage.
Whereas Rev Robt Leman, Rector of Willingham All Saints otherwise Ellough, Rev Peter Routh, rector
of South Elmham St Peter with St Margaret, Rev James Safford, Vicar of Mettingham, William Elmy,
River Waveney towards the West, on the estate of Mr William Crowfoot towards the North and on the
estate of Preston, Widow, towards the South; Containing in lenght North to South forty feet and in
breadth East to West nineteen feet, consisting of a parlour twenty feet long sixteen feet wide and a
height of the building and the dimensions of the chamber could not be safely taken. That the Yard or
spot of land in which the Parsonage is situated measures 95ft from North to South and 220ft from East
to West.
(Grant to take down and dilapidate the Parsonage and not be rebuilt)
Rev Bence Sparrow [later Bence Bence], piece of land whereon late stood a messe
called the Parsonage in Puddingmoor (later Charles Maplestone)
Conveyance of Glebe Lands
Conveyance by Rev Bence Sparrow of Glebe Lands belonging to the Rectory of Beccles.
Indenture between Rev Bence Sparrow [and others] and William Elmy, Esq to sell for £300 19s 6d of
the site of the Parsonage House now used as a Staithe and in the occupation of Charles Maplestone,
Robert Chinery and William Denny containing 2 roods or thereabouts...
[numerous other pieces of land were also sold]
offices, both rooms six foot and a half in height. That the whole is in so ruinous a condition
Indenture BETWEEN Bence Sparrow [later called Bence Bence] of the FIRST PART
Commissioners of the Land Tax SECOND PART
William Elmy of Beccles THIRD PART
Selling ALL the Glebe Lands of the Manor for £300 to William Elmy to redeem the Land Tax on other properties owned by the
Church.
ALL THAT site of the Parsonage house of Beccles used as a Staithe now in the occupation of Charles Maplestone I, [1752-1826]
Robert Chenery & William Denny.
Indenture BETWEEN Rev Bence Bence of Beccles, clerk & Harriet Bence his wife, then late Harriet Elmy, spinster, the only
daughter & heiress at law of William Elmy of the FIRST PART
Charles Maplestone II the younger of Beccles, [born 1781] cabinet maker SECOND PART
William Barnard, gent THIRD PART
William Elmy died 9 June 1808 (stated on the Deed, but corrected in the margin of the Abstract to 9 June 1801)
Charles Maplestone to Purchase for £340.
In Trinity Term at the expense of Bence Bence in Trinity Term levy unto Barnard a fine sur Cognizance de droit come ceo.
ALL THAT piece of Land formerly used as a Common Staithe, & known as the Common Staithe with the Limekiln, Chalkhouse,
Cottages, Warehouse & Granary built with the gardens & yards belonging to the cottages contained in 0a 2r 31p
ABUTTING on a Lane or Watering Way NORTH
the Messuage, Yard & Premises of Charles Chinery SOUTH
Puddingmoor to the EAST
River Waveney to the WEST
in the occupations of Charles Maplestone & William Barnard, & Robert Chipperfield, Thomas Collyer, William Spratt & Thomas
Hurry.
Warranty to the use of William Barnard & his heirs, To the uses against him and all other persons except Matthias Abel in respect
of a lease from 6 July for 10 years from 6 July 1803.
Indenture BETWEEN William Barnard, Plaintiff
& Bence Bence & Harriet, his wife & John Francis Browne Bohun, Deforciants
One Messuage, one Tenement, one Stable, one Coachhouse & 6 acres of Land in Beccles & Ingate.
1827
Indenture BETWEEN Charles Maplestone II the younger [born 1781] of ONE PART
Thomas Norton of Beccles, druggist & chemist OTHER PART
Witness for £400 bargained & demised land etch to Thomas Norton for a term of 1000 years at peppercorn rate if demanded
NOW in the occupation of Charles Maplestone, Widow Hawke, Samuel Love, William Gooch, William Barber, James Gray, -
Goodings, James Bull & William Green
Parsonage
13 March
Indentures of Lease & Appointment BETWEEN Charles Maplestone the elder II [born 1781], farmer FIRST PART
Thomas Norton of SECOND PART
Charles Maplestone the younger III, [born 1809] builder THIRD PART
Sold by Charles Maplestone the Elder to Charles Maplestone the younger for £700 [including £400 mortgage to Norton]
ORIENTATIONS the same except for:
LATE in the occupation of Charles Maplestone the elder, Widow Hawke, Samuel Love, William Gooch, William Barber, James Gray,
- Goodings, Samuel Bull & William Green
NOW in the occupation of Charles Maplestone the younger, Samuel Gray, John Davey, George Hawkes, Widow Love &
William Barber, except for three tenements which were then unoccupied
Richard Bohun lends another £100 on Mortgage at 4 &1/2%
Indenture BETWEEN Charles Maplestone, then of Ipswich, cabinet maker FIRST PART
Richard Bohun SECOND PART
Thomas Norton THIRD PART
Nathaniel Pells of Beccles, builder FOURTH PART;
1839
Coal-bins, Sawing-shed, Warehouses, and Stables, Granary & Hay-loft, Gig-house and Cart-lodge, all in
excellent repair, judiciously arranged in a large Yard, and having a Frontage of sixty-five feet next the
navigable River Waveney.
LOT 2:- A Capital & well-accustomed Lime Kiln, in Puddingmoor, with Chalk-House, two excellent
already attached to it, in the sale of Lime, Coals, Bricks, Tiles, Laths, and Building Materials in general
Apportioned Free-rent to Manor of Rosehall 3d 1/2d
Indenture BETWEEN Nathaniel Pells of Beccles, carpenter of ONE PART
Thomas Norton of Beccles, chemist & druggist the OTHER PART
WITNESS that in consideration of £320 to Nathaniel Pells lent by Thomas Norton as Mortgage for
ALL THAT piece of Land with the Limekiln, Chalkhouses, Coalhouses, Warehouses, Stable, Coachhouses & other Buildings
BOUNDED by a Common Lane NORTH
Puddingmoor in part & premises lately sold by Charles Maplestone to Joseph Farrow EAST
Premises of Joseph Farrow SOUTH
The same premises in part & the River Waveney WEST
Lately in the occupation of Charles Maplestone. Lent at the Rate of £4 10s per pound %.
the Parsonage in Puddingmoor, late Charles Maplestone [north end of property]
Indenture BETWEEN Mary Ann Maddison of Herringfleet, spinster FIRST PART
Nathaniel Pells of Beccles, carpenter SECOND PART
Samuel Pells of Beccles, yeoman THIRD PART
WHEREAS Indenture 27 May 1839 between Nathaniel Pells & Thomas Norton
ALL THAT Land with the Lime-kiln, Chalkhouses, Coalhouses, Warehouses, Stable, Coachhouse & other Buildings
Bounded by Common Lane NORTH
Puddingmoor in part & premises lately sold by Charles Maplestone the younger to Joseph Farrow EAST
The premises sold to Joseph Farrow SOUTH
The same premises in part & the River Waveney WEST
Mortgage of £320 at rate of £4 10s % - increased in 1840 by £80
Nathaniel Pells has since erected a Dwelling House & other buildings on the site.
1841 Mortgage transferred to Mary Maddison.
Mortgage for £400 transferred to Samuel Pells.
Samuel Pells Died 17 December 1853, leaving Nathaniel Pells his only son all his money & security for monies. Nathaniel Pells
became entitled to all the principal & interest of the Estate.
1916
1917
1917
Lane and went to Mr Watson’s the chemist. A juryman asked if there was sufficient protection
against this sort of thing happening again. The Coroner was asked to write to the corporation.
containing £37-10s; from Mr Hipperson’s house in Puddingmoor a gold & a metal watch were
stolen; from a lock-up shop in Newmarket cigarettes were stolen; a silver cigarette case was stolen
from a private house. Two Beccles boys were found with filed down keys. Boys remanded.
premises in Puddingmoor and three of them fell in. Miss Marjorie Hipperson, in spite of a motor-boat
being in the way, dived in with her clothes on, and swimming under the ropes of the motor-boat
rescued them from drowning. Ever since the dredger has removed the little bank that ran out at this
spot, there has been a drop of several feet and the children who paddle there do not know this. Some
years ago the Coroner asked if something could not be done to prevent children falling in and getting
drowned. The danger is greater now than it was then.
1902
Puddingmoor: Range of four well built Brick & Tile Cottages with garden in occupation of
D Pleasants [No 10]; W Ellis [No 12]; RJ Kersey [No 14]; & G Gray [No 16]
1851
1861
1871
1881
1881 CENSUS:
Pells, Nathaniel
Pells, Nathaniel
Pells, Nathaniel
Pells, Nathaniel
Pells, Nathaniel
Pells, Nathaniel
Pells, Nathaniel
Pells, Nathaniel
£22 5s
£35 3s
£35
£35
[with lime kiln]
171
172
173
Pud
Pud
Pud
Arthur PELLS
Louisa A.S. PELLS
Sarah BULLEN
30
24
14
M
F
F
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Shipmeadow, Suffolk, England
Builder Master Employing 11 Men & 2 Boys
Wife
Servant
M
U
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1907
1914
1927
1933+
1936
1939-45 WAR SERVICE
HIPPERSON, Harold H. M. 1941
Pells, exors
Hipperson, Herbert
Hipperson, Edith
Hipperson, Herbert
Hipperson Bros
Hipperson Bros
Hipperson, HE
Hipperson, Herbert
Hipperson, HE
builders
boat builder
Ho, bldgs, boat builder, Wharf
boat builder
1954
1965
1974
1974
Hipperson, HE
Hipperson, HE
Hipperson, HE
Harrison, Desmond
boat builder
boat builder
boat builder
1839
1839
SALE of PROPERTY LOT 3 out of 8
Indenture BETWEEN Charles Maplestone the younger then of Ipswich, cabinet maker of FIRST PART
Richard Bohun SECOND PART
Thomas Norton of THIRD PART
Nathaniel Pells of Beccles, carpenter of the FOURTH PART
Joseph Farrow of Bungay, stonemason FIFTH PART
Purchased for £185
ALL THAT piece of Ground with the Shops, Sawpit-house & Buildings
BETWEEN piece of Land purchased by Nathaniel Pells NORTH
By the same premises in part & by Puddingmoor EAST
Premises comprised in the Fourth Lot purchased by Robert Dashwood & Robert Welham Clarke SOUTH
River Waveney in part & premises purchased by Nathaniel Pells WEST
Late in occupation of Charles Maplestone the younger. To be separated lying at East End by fence or wall to be erected at the
expense of Joseph Farrow & extending in a straight line & easterly direction from the north-east corner of the Cottage in the
occupation of William Barber, comprised in Lot 4 to the Street, a width of 24ft
Free Rent to Manor of Rosehall of 2d
18 October
LOT 2: A Large Yard, two hundred & twenty feet in length, adjoining Lot 2 towards the south, with
Sawing-sheds and other Buildings, and having a Frontage of forty-eight on the River, and twenty-four
feet on Puddingmoor.
This Lot is well adapted for carrying on any Trade requiring room & the advantages of water carriage.
Apportioned Free Rent to Manor of Rosehall 2d
1866
formerly the Parsonage in Puddingmoor, late Charles Maplestone the younger
Nathaniel Pells, premises in Puddingmoor, late Joseph Farrow [south end of property]
Rent 2d
1839
Eight Cottages, with Gardens and large piece of Ground in front, situate on the south side of Lot 3, and
in the occupation of [numbers in 1841 Rates] Barber [265], Davey [266], Goffin [267], Edwards [268],
Thurlow [264] , Hawkes, and Love [262], the first six as yearly tenants, and the last as a weekly tenant,
at a rental amounting (exclusive of the ground in front) to £32
Apportioned Free Rent to Rosehall
Free of Land Tax
SALE of PROPERTY LOT 4 out of 8
Purchased by Robert Dashwood & Robert Welham Clarke at price of £260 (Norton & Bohun were repaid their mortgage of £500)
ALL THOSE Eight Cottages in Puddingmoor, with their yards & gardens, late in the occupation of Charles Maplestone the
younger, James Gray, John Davey, George Hawkes, Widow Love & William Barber, except three tenements which were unoccupied.
Were then in the tenure of John Davey, George Hawkes, William Brber, Widow Love, George Goffin, Josh Edward’s & Josh
Thurlow except one tenement which was unoccupied.
AND ALL THAT piece of Land lying on the EAST side, formerly Garden Ground then lately used as a Timber Yard & then
unoccupied, but exclusive of the fences then standing on the NORTH side of the Premises & of the Fence to be erected to divide
the last described piece of ground from the premises purchased by Joseph Farrow
TITLE DEEDS covered Lots 2 & 3 as well Lot 4. Nathaniel Pells purchased Lot 2 & made copies of Deeds for lots 3 & 4 at their
lately stood a messe, formerly the Parsonage in Puddingmoor, late Charles Maplestone
the younger
Indenture BETWEEN Robert Dashwood & Robert Welham Clarke of FIRST PART
Joseph Farrow then of Bungay, timber merchant of SECOND PART
Thomas Farrow of Diss, builder of THIRD PART
Sold for £270
Annual Rent of 2d to the Lord of the Manor of Rosehall
1849
1851
1861
1871
1881
1881 CENSUS:
Joseph Farrow, Bungay: Deal, Timber & Slate Yard (adjoining Mr Pells’s Lime Kiln, Puddingmoor)
Pells, Nathaniel
Pells, Nathaniel
Pells, Nathaniel
Barber, William
Barber, William
Pleasants, D
£4 -10s
£4- 10s
£4- 10s
175
176
177
178
179
180
Pud
Pud
Pud
Pud
Pud
Pud
David PLEASANTS
Sarah PLEASANTS
Eliz PLEASANTS
Edward PLEASANTS
Edward KIRBY
Anne KIRBY
26
23
2
20
10
M
F
F
3 m
M
F
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Lowestoft, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
M
Lowestoft, Suffolk, England
Lowestoft, Suffolk, England
Head
Wife
M
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Brother In Law
Sister In Law
1904
1906/07 Survey
river)
1907
1914
1914-1918 WAR SERVICE
Elliott, W
Elliott, W
Pleasants, David
Pleasants, D
dwelling
2 bedrooms, 2 sitting, 5 occupants (drains to
Pleasants, David
PLEASANTS, David C
10
Puddingmoor
1915
1/5th
Suffolks
Pte
Wounded
1933+
1936
1948
1954
1965
1974
Bloomfield, Florence
Pleasants, David
Sampson, Albert J
Sampson, Mrs
Sampson, Mrs
---
---
Puddingmoor wounded by shot in his left arm, in hospital in Rouen.
1851
1861
1871
1881
Farrow, Jos
Pells, Nathaniel
Pells, Nathaniel
Pells, Nathaniel
Lawes, Edward
Stratford, William
Davey, Robert
Davey, Robert
£2- 10s
£4- 10s
£4- 10s
£4- 10s
181
Pud
Pud
Pud
Pud
Robert DAVEY
Mary Ann DAVEY
Hannah M. DAVEY
Ellen DAVEY
46
44
24
17
M
F
F
F
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Weston, Suffolk, England
Wells, Norfolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Head
Wife
Daur
Daur
183
184
185
Teacher
M
U
U
Schoolmistress Nat Sch Assist
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1907
1914
1914-1918 WAR SERVICE
Elliott, W
Elliott, W
Ellis, Wm
Ellis, William
2 bedrooms, 2 sitting, 8 occupants
Ellis, William
Ellis, William
ELLIS, William F
12
Puddingmoor
1914
2/6th
Suffolks
Pte
wounded 3 times
1933+
1936
1948
1954
1965
1974
Bloomfield, Florence
Ellis, William
Ellis, William
Knights, Mrs
Knights, Mrs
---
---
1851
1861
1871
1881
CENSUS 1881
Farrow, Jos
Pells, Nathaniel
Pells, Nathaniel
Pells, Nathaniel
Blake, Robert
Crowfoot, Thomas
Peck, Samuel
Clarke, Henry
£2- 5s
£3- 10s
£4
£4
187
188
Pud
Pud
Mary A. CLARK
Charles CLARK
40
9
F
M
Shipmeadow, Suffolk, England
Nuneaton, Warwick, England
Head
Son
Scholar
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1907
1914
1914-1918 WAR SERVICE
Elliott, W
Elliott, Wm
Kersey, Robert G
Kersey, R
2 bedrooms, 1 sitting, 6 occupants
Kearsley, Robert
Kearsley, Robert
1933+
1936
1948
1954
Bloomfield, Florence
West, William
West, Willaim jun
Woodhouse, Joseph
Smith, James W
1974
---
1851
1861
1871
1881
CENSUS 1881
Farrow, Jos
Pells, Nathaniel
Pells, Nathaniel
Pells, Nathaniel
Pleasants, Charles
Pleasants, Charles
Pleasants, Charles
Pleasants, Charles
£2- 75
£3
£3
190
191
192
193
194
195
Pud
Pud
Pud
Pud
Pud
Pud
Charles PLEASANTS
Mary PLEASANTS
Ann M. PLEASANTS
Wilm PLEASANTS
Eliza PLEASANTS
Elizabeth BOWDEN
M
56
U
20
17
65
F
23
M
F
8
M
Bungay, Suffolk, England
F
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
F
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Labourer General
Handicap: Imbecile From Birth
Boarder ((Daur))
U
N K, Devon, England
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brick)
1907
1914
1927
1933+
1936
1948
1954
1965
1974
Elliott, W
Elliott, Wm
Grey
Gray, George
dwelling
2 bedroom, 2 sitting, 2 occupants
Gray, George
Forsey, Charles
Rivett, Frank
---
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---
1593
1620
Thomas Same, for the Head House next to the Parsonage, late Clements before Aylward
THOMAS SAME of Beccles, carpenter. Will: 4 September 1620;
House & lands in Beccles, bought of George Gardiner, gent., to be sold for best price; goods that are
not turned over & are unsold, to be sold by friends Ralph Same & Robert Cobb, to pay debts. Any
overplus then remaining to go to children namely to Mary Same 40s., & likewise to Alice, Priscilla,
Susan & Thomas Same all of which to be at discretion of exors, who are to be Ralph Same & Robert
Cobbe.
Thomas Lone, for two tents sometime Thomas Same after William Colby, late
Francis Austen (folio 88)
Henry Nursey, for two tents with an orchard & garden late Henry Nursey, the
Father (folio 132)
Task 1s
1620c
1634c
1660.1
1693
1714
1740
1742
1751
1767
1770
1771
ANOTHER DIVISION OF THE PROPERTY
ONE PART THE LIME KILN etc; The OTHER PART Nos 28 & 30 PUDDINGMOOR [see under 28-30 Puddingmoor]
1790
1791
1809
“1829”
1854
Elizabeth Elmy, widow, for a messe in Puddingmoor, which descended to her after the
death of her husband
John Hill, clerk, a tent late Wakefield & Elmy in Puddingmoor (later Robert Bolt)
William Barnes, Head House next to the parsonage late Old Clem, before Howard, late
Nursey, since William Elmy
ORIENTATION:- to Parsonage
to the south: Houses & Lands belonging to William Barnes, now to Robert Bolt
Robert Bolt, late Barnes, next the Parsonage, late William Elmy
Robert Bolt, for a tent in Puddingmoor, late John Mingay, before Barnes
Richard Gooding, tent in Puddingmoor abutting on the parsonage on the south; River
on the west, street on the east; Robert Bolt, John Mingay, William Barnes
John Preston, John Preston, tent late Gooding, Bolt, Mingay, William Barnes
John Preston, next the parsonage, formerly William Elmy & later Bolt
Rent 1s 1/2d
Rent 1s 1/2d
Rent 1s 1/2d
Task 4d
Robert Chinery, Bricklayer’s Yard in or near Puddingmoor & Lime Kiln & other buildings
thereon, late John Preston
Charles Chinery, farmer, tenements etc late of Robert Chinery, deceased.
Yard with a Lime Kiln in or near Puddingmoor, formerly John Preston.
Charles Chinery, late Preston, lime kiln
SALE: [with map]
Executors of Charles Chinery, deceased: (1854)
LOT 3: LIME KILN ESTATE upon the Navigable River & Puddingmoor Street CONSISTING OF
An Extensive & important Mercantile Premises: Spacious Yard with a Carriage Way from Puddingmoor
& a valuable Staithe upwards of 100ft on the River Waveney
A LIME KILN with Lime House & Coal House
A WAREHOUSE for general Merchandise & a two stalled STABLE & CHAISE HOUSE
TWO COAL BINS with Granaries above
A DWELLING HOUSE containing four sleeping rooms, kitchen, Pantries etc & Garden in occupation
of James Crisp for three years from 1854 [No 18]
Two Excellent Cottages, adjoining Coal Bins with outhouses in occupation of John Reynolds & David
Davy [Nos 20,22]
Total Rents £9 4s 0d per annum
Three Excellent Cottages with outhouses & gardens occupied by Widow Spence, James Alden &
George Ward. Total Rentals £10 14s 0d [Nos 24, 26]
Land Tax £1 10s 3d, Free Rent to the manor of Beccles 1s 1/2d
1868
per Chaldron. Best Newcastle Coals 19s per Ton, Bricks, Tiles, Slates, etc.
Residence in Puddingmoor, in occupation of George Fenn.
1500.1
1500.2
1576
4d
1593
1600.1
1620c
1653
1659
1714
1740c
1741/2
1771
1791
1809
1868
Aylward
Thomas Colby, Esq, tent next [1576, Pud 8 on list, next to the Parsonage] late Aylwards &
Thomas Downing
Downing & Aylward
Frances Austen
Thomas Lone, for two tents, sometime Thomas Same, after Mr Colby late Francis Austen
(folio 88)
William Elmy, for tent wasted of old Mr Colby, once Downing & Aylward
ORIENTATION:- One garden in Puddingmoor
between messe or tent formerly of Henry Nursey, late of Richard Wakefield, now of
William Elmy on the south; messe formerly of Robert Clement, late of Henry Nursey,
on the north; orchard or fruit garden of Henry Nursey on the west; Puddingmoor
to the east.
William Barnes, for tent wasted late Colby since William Elmy
Robert Bolt, for a tent wasted, late Mr Elmy, since Barnes
Robert Bolt, tent in Puddingmoor abutting on tenement of - on the NORTH
The Parsnage on the SOUTH;
River Waveney WEST
Puddingmoor EAST;
late John Mingay, before of William Barnes, formerly Hills
John Preston, for tent wasted, late Elmy, afterwards Barnes, late Bolt
Robert Chinery, bricklayer, Yard in or near Puddingmoor & lime kiln & other buildings
thereon late John Preston
Charles Chinery, farmer, Yard with a lime kiln in it near Puddingmoor, formerly John Preston
Task 4d
Task 4d
Residence in Puddingmoor, in occupation of George Fenn.
Puddingmoor: Valuable mercantile property: Capital brick & Tile Dwelling with garden in occupation of
Mr William Knights [No 18]
Two brick and tile cottages in the occupation of GW Elvin [No 20] & F Fisk [No 22]
Large yard extending to the River with an important frontage thereto. Lime Kiln, Large Sheds, Stabling
& Coal Stores.
killed in action in France on 19 July. He was formerly employed in the machine department at the
Caxton Printing Works. Early in the war he enlisted in the 6th Suffolk Cyclists, and was quite
1917
Knights of the Suffolk Regt has died from wounds in Egypt. They lost their eldest son, William in
July last year. He was killed in action in France.
1851
1861
1871
1881
Farrow, J
Pells, Nathaniel
Pells, Nathaniel
Pells, Nathaniel
197
198
199
200
201
202
203
204
205
Pud
Pud
Pud
Pud
Pud
Pud
Pud
Pud
Pud
William KNIGHTS
Ruth A. KNIGHTS
Katherine KNIGHTS
Sally KNIGHTS
Elizabeth KNIGHTSU
William KNIGHTS
Thomas KNIGHTS
Henry KNIGHTS
Elizabeth KNIGHTSU
63
60
U
23
20
18
15
3
69
M
F
24
F
F
M
M
M
F
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
F
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Head
M
Dressmaker
Daur
Printer Forewoman
Printer Collator
Waterman
Printer Collator
Scholar
Retired Servant
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Daur
Son
Son
Grandson
Sister
U
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1907
1914
1914-1918 WAR SERVICE
Mouell, George
Mouel
Knights, WL
Knights, William
dwelling
Knights, William
Knights, William
4 bedrooms, 3 sitting, 6 occupants
KNIGHTS, William M
18 Puddingmoor
1914
2/1st
Ox & Bucks Light Infantry
Pte
1933+
1936
1948
1954
1965
1974
Bloomfield, Florence
Knights, William
Knights, William
Russell, Leslie
Russell, Leslie
Short, Frederick
Short, Frederick
1933
1936
1939-45 WAR SERVICE
FITT, James F.,
1948
1954
1965
1974
Bloomfield, Florence
Lewis, Ernest
Lewis, Ernest
Fitts, Frank
Ling, Fred Roy
Cousins, Russell
---
1933+
Bloomfield, Florence
Bloomfield, William
1851
1861
1871
1881
CENSUS 1881
Farrow, J
Pells, Nathaniel
Pells, Nathaniel
Pells, Nathaniel
Gooda, Chas
Reynolds, John
Reynolds, John
Weavers, Henry
£1 5s
£4
£4
£4
207
208
209
Pud
Pud
Pud
Henry WEAVERS
Louisa WEAVERS
Elizabeth WEAVERS
39
49
U
M
F
19
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Yarmouth, Norfolk, England
F
Head
M
Yarmouth, Norfolk, England
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1907
1914
1914-1918 WAR SERVICE
Mouell, George
Mouel
Hurren, A
Elvin, George
dwelling
Elvin, George
Ling, Frederick
2 Bedrooms, 2 Sitting, 3 occupants
1933+
1936
1939-45 WAR SERVICE
LING, Roy E.,
1948
1954
1965
1974
Bloomfield, Florence
Ling, Frederick
Ling, Frederick
Ling, Frederick
Ling, Frederick
Ling, Frederick
---
1851
1861
1871
1881
CENSUS 1881
Farrow, J
Pells, Nathaniel
Pells, Nathaniel
Pells, Nathaniel
Blake, John
Davey, Robert
Davey, Robert
George, Alf
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Gray, Edward
Alderton, Fred
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Clements -
Gouldby
Feavyour, Eric
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Probably 17th century with alterations. 1 storey and attic with window in gable, and casement dormer west. steep pantiled roof. Red
brick, part rendered. end chimneys with dripstone and capping. Cambered headed casements at ground floor, aand entrance north.
Picturesque.
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William Pleasants [No 26]
INDENTURE BETWEEN
John Lincoln of the FIRST PART
Edward Hooper of the SECOND PART
Charles Pinkston of the THIRD PART
Eleanor Preston of the Fourth Part
Charles Bishop of Doctor’s Commons, London of the FIFTH PART
Elizabeth Cotton of Brockdish, spinster of the SIXTH PART for absolute purchase of property for
£250, although the deeds pole having been injured by mice and the material parts much defaced
ALL THAT Messuage etc, late of John Preston, then of John Lincoln.
BETWEEN
Puddingmoor on the EAST
A Barn, part hereditaments sold to Robert Chinery to the WEST
upon a Yard called the Lime Kilnm Yard sold to Robert Chinery on the NORTH
on the Garden or Orchard late parcel of the premises granted and released to Henry Larke formerly in
the occupation of Ann Martin afterwards of John Lincoln then late of William Rede, Esq and the
untenanted, with free ingress
ORIENTATION
INDENTURE BETWEEN
John Cotton of Weybread, Suffolk, Gent of the FIRST PART
John Norman of Beccles, builder of the SECOND PART
James Utton of Beccles, carpenter of the THIRD PART
Richard Bohun of Beccles, Gent of the FOURTH PART
RECITING that Elizabeth Cotton died intestate in March 1824, her property went to her brother.
John Cotton the son arranged for the sale on 27 February 1829 at auction at the King’s Head. John
Norman the highest bidder at £240 as agent for James Utton
ORIENTATIONS
Upon certain Cottages of Charles Chinery (theretofore a Barn belonging to Robert Chinery) in
PART, Upon the Piece of Land on the WEST
SALE: LOT2 [Part] 19 July 1854: by B Rix at King’s Head. Mr Charles Chinery, deceased.
THREE EXCELLENT COTTAGES with Out houses and Gardens
occupied by Widow Spence, James Alden and George Ward
Sale by the Executors of Nathaniel Pells:- Lot 3
Puddingmoor: Two good brick & Tile Cottages at rear of lot 2 in occupation of Mrs Gray [No 24] &
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Mary Ann HAWKE
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Charles HAWKE
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Pells, Nathaniel
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George HAWKE
Mary Ann HAWKE
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DENNINGTON, Clement H.
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Freman, Herbert
Dowsing, Willam
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Chilvers, James
Hawke, Geo
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No 416
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Swan, Edward
Dow, George
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Randleson, David
Randleson, David
MacQueen, Roy
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Hodgson, Matthew
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Chinery, Chas
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Oxborough, Jn
Ward, George
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TO MANOR of BECCLES one shilling & one halpenny. [for the Lime Kiln]
(Note in Margin: The barley rent is paid by Mr Lark the present owner of part of the property & the rent
of 1s 1d 1/2d by Charles Chinery the owner of the other part)
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George Hill of Great Yarmouth, surgeon, only surviving son and heir of John Hill, late of Mutford, Clerk
by Elizabeth his last wife, and brother and next heir of Henry Hill (another son of John Hill by Elizabeth)
of ONE PART
and Marmadue Barchard of Great Yarmouth, mariner of the OTHER PART
in consideration of £50
ALL THAT his Capital Messuage or Tenement where John Haward formerly dwelt and lately Samuel
Baker did dwell, with Tanning Office, Houses, Outhouses, Edifices, Buildings, Yards, Orchards &
Grounds
AND ALSO
That other Messuage near there with edifices etc by Jeoffrey Purvis lately used or occupied all or the
greatest part of the premises, now in the use of John Meek and Stephen Seaman the younger and all the
ways, easments, commonage and appurtenances to the premises
BETWEEN: The Messuages, Yards and Grounds formerly of William Crane, Gent, deceased, and late
of One Short on the SOUTH PART
and the Parsonage House and Yards belonging to the Rectory of Beccles on the NORTH PART
Puddingmoor to the EAST
RENT of one Pepper Corn on 7th of September to John Hill
To repay £52 10s on September next
INDENTURE (SALE by LEASE AND RELEASE) BETWEEN
George Hill of Great Yarmouth, Gent of ONE PART
William Barnes of Beccles, baker of the OTHER PART
ALL THAT MESSUAGE formerly of Samuel Baker AND those tenements now in the
OCCUPATION OF John Meek, John Harvey, Henry Rising and Thjomas Scothborow
FOR THE SUM of £110.
Witnesses: Henry Clarke, J Schuldham, jun
INDENTURE (ASSIGNMENT of MORTGAGE) BETWEEN
Marmaduke Barchard of Great Yarmouth, mariner of the FIRST PART
George Hill of Great Yarmouth, surgeon etc of the SECOND PART
William Barnes, of Beccles, baker, & Abraham Browne of Beccles, Maltster (Trustee) THIRD PART
Marmaduke Barchard to receive £51 5s
INDENTURE (LEASE & RELEASE for one year) BETWEEN
William Barnes, of Beccles, baker of FIRST PART
Edward Mingay of Ditchingham, linen weaver & Richard Britten of Mettingham, miller OTHER PART
ALL THOSE Messuages etc Orientations the same until:
upon another Messuage and Lands of William Barnes to the SOUTH
in the OCCUPATION of Richard Ely, Thomas Knighting, Robert Bolt & - Sewell & several others
Marriage to take place between John Mingay (the son) & Mary Barnes [born 1699]
INDENTURE (LEASE & RELEASE) BETWEEN
John Mingay of Ditchingham, linen weaver & Mary his wife, daughter of William Barnes, baker,
deceased [He died April 1730], William Barnes of the City of London, toacconist (eldeast son & heir
apparent of William Barnes), John Barnes of Beccles, baker & Matthew Barnes of Worlingham, yeoman
(the other sons of William Barnes) of FIRST PART
John Singleton of Mettingham, yeoman & John Sewell of Earsham, Norfolk, linen weaver of the
OTHER PART
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The cost seems to be £200
executors of the will of Henry Cooper, mariner of the FIRST PART
Ditchingham, linen weaver & Mary, his wife of the FIRST PART
Robert Boult of Beccles, Tanner of the SECOND PART
Henry Cooper of Great Yarmouth, mariner of the THIRD PART
Robert Boult paid £60 & Henry Cooper [a mortgage] paid £100 to those of the First Part.
INDENTURE (DEED OF GIFT) BETWEEN
Robert Boult the elder of Beccles, tanner [d 1762 widower] of ONE PART
Robert Boult, his son, wheelwright of Aldeby, Norfolk
ALL THOSE PREMISES in the
OCCUPATION OF: Robert Boult, the elder, John Smith, Francis Bean, Joseph Nicholls, Simon
Woodward, Samuel Young, Francis Davy, Thomas Baxter, Benjamin Boult & John Brooks
INDENTURE (ASSIGNMENT of MORTGAGE) BETWEEN
Henry Cooper of Great Yarmouth , mariner & John Playford, of Great Yarmouth, house carpenter,
Robert Boult of Beccles, tanner of the SECOND PART
Joseph Neech of Great Yarmouth, Esq of Great Yarmouth of the THIRD PART
INDENTURE (ASSIGNMENT of MORTGAGE) BETWEEN
Susannah Neech of Great Yarmouth, widow, sole executrix of the will of Joseph Neech, Esq her late
husband of the FIRST PART
Robert Boult, tanner of the SECOND PART
John Spurgeon of Great Yarmouth, gentleman, of the FOURTH PART
in the OCCUPATION OF Robert Boult, James Boast, Joseph Nicholls, Simon Woodard, Francis Davy,
William Dunn, John Brookes, Francis Beane [d 1762], their assigns or under-tenants
INDENTURE (LEASE & RELEASE) BETWEEN
Robert Boult of Wheatacre, All Saints, Norfolk, farmer, eldest son and heir at law of Robert Boult of
Beccles, tanner of the FIRST PART
Richard Gooding of Beccles, soap boiler & tallow chandler of the SECOND PART
John Spurgeon of Great Yarmouth, gent of the THIRD PART
John Preston, of Beccles, locksmith of the FOURTH PART
now in the OCCUPATION OF John Webster, Thomas Copeman and Richard Gooding and their assigns
and undertenants
INDENTURE BETWEEN:
Richard Gooding of Beccles, Soap Boiler & Tallow Chandler of ONE PART
William Carpenter of Aldeby, Norfolk, Gent of the OTHER PART
MORTGAGE of £100 at 4 & 1/2%
ALL THAT Messuage, late of John Sewell, John Mingay & Mary, his wife, since of Mary Bonet and
then of Richard Gooding
with the Cottages, Potash, Lime Kiln, outhouses, edifices, buildings, yards, gardens in Beccles
BETWEEN Puddingmoor on the EAST
River Waveney on the WEST
Lands belonging to the Rectory to the NORTH
Another Messuage and Land late of Matthew Barnes to the SOUTH
IN THE OCCUPATION OF John Webster, Thomas Copeman and Richard Gooding
INDENTURE BETWEEN:
William Carpenter of the FIRST PART
Richard Gooding & Priscilla, his wife of the SECOND PART
John Preston of Beccles, ironmonger of the THIRD PART
Thomas Rede of Beccles, Gent of the FOURTH PART
John Bilby of Beccles, plumber & glazier of the FIFTH PART
Mortgage not repaid.
John Preston had erected some buildings on the premises by virtue of a covenant with Richard Gooding,
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materials for his own use. Richard Gooding had agreed to the sale of all the premises for £230 to John
Preston. The mortgage being repaid to Wiliam Carpenter.
MORTGAGE of £200 from John Preston to William Grimmer of Herringfleet, Gent
ALL THOSE PREMISES in the occupation of John Preston, John Webster, Thomas Copeman, Oliver
Wicket, - Sparham, Abraham Bray, Robert Dawson & James Horth
TO MANOR of BARSHAM HALL one coomb of barley
TO MANOR of BECCLES one shilling & one halpenny.
(Note in Margin: The barley rent is paid by Mr Lark the present owner of part of the property & the rent
of 1s 1d 1/2d by Charles Chinery the owner of the other part)
John Preston borrowed another £100 on Mortgage in 1772
John Preston died intestate. John Preston, aged 13 the heir at Law.
CERTIFICATE OF MARRIAGE etc
Marriage 1761: John Preston of this Parish, single man & Ann Utting of the same, single woman were
married by licence on 7 May 1761 by John Lodington, minister. Witnessed by Robert le Grys, Ann
Lodington.
Baptism: April 12, 1762: John son of John & Ann Preston
Burial:
Certified as true record from the Register, 29 April, 1829, Hugh Owen, Rector
INDENTURE between
William Grimmer of ONE PART
Aldous Arnold of Lowestoft, merchant seems to have taken over mortgage.
INDENTURE of Lease & Release Between
John Preston of Walbrook in the City of London, Gentleman (only son & heir at law of John Preston,
late of Beccles, ironmonger) of ONE PART
Edward Hooper of Seething Lane, Gent & Charles Pinkston of Seething Lane, Gent
Lease for a year.
ALL THAT Messuage with the offices Yards in the oiccupation of Mrs - Martin for rent of £10 a year
ALSO
ALL THAT Messuage in the occupation of Mrs Eleanor Preston
ALSO the parcel of Garden Ground in the occupation of Thomas Copeman for Rent of £6
ALSO the Lime Kiln, Barn & Yard in the tenure of Robert Chinery Rent of £5 15s
MORTGAGE Between
Aldous Arnold of the FIRST PART
Eleanor Preston, widow of John Preston, ironmonger of the SECOND PART
Elizabeth Balls the THIRD PART who lends on mortgage £300 in place of Aldous Arnold
INDENTURE Between
Robert Cracknell of Fressingfield, farmer & Elizabeth his wife, who was late called Elizabeth Balls,
spinster of the FIRST PART
Eleanor Preston of the SECOND PART
Edmund Barber of Aldeby, Norfolk, Gent of the THIRD PART who takes over Mortgage of £300
MORTGAGE transferred to William Howes of Beccles for £313 10s
Charles Bishop purchased premises for £260, being the best price that could be obtained.
£173 6s 8d to Edward Hooper & Charles Pinkston & £86 13s 4d to Eleanor Preston
MORTGAGE between Charles Bishop & Edward Hooper & Charles Pinkston
LEASE & RELEASE between
Edward Hooker of Stoke Newington, Gent of FIRST PART
Charles Pinkiston of Seething Lane in the City of London, Gent of the SECOND PART
John Lincoln of Beccles of the THIRD PART
Purchased for £380.
ALL THAT Messuage late of John Preston etc and the ground to the NORTH END of the Messuage
extending as far as the Posts & Rails
Puddingmoor on the EAST
Upon a Barn part of the hereditaments lately conveyed by Hooker, Pinkeston & Eleanor Preston to
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AND the Lime Kiln Yard (also conveyed to Robert Chenery) on the NORTH
The Garden or Orchard in the occupation of Anne Martin mentioned later on the SOUTH
INDENTURE BETWEEN
John Lincoln of the FIRST PART
Edward Hooper of the SECOND PART
Charles Pinkston of the THIRD PART
Eleanor Preston of the Fourth Part
Charles Bishop of Doctor’s Commons, London of the FIFTH PART
Elizabeth Cotton of Brockdish, spinster of the SIXTH PART for absolute purchase of property for
£250, although the deeds pole having been injured by mice and the material parts much defaced
ALL THAT Messuage etc, late of John Preston, then of John Lincoln.
BETWEEN
Puddingmoor on the EAST
A Barn, part hereditaments sold to Robert Chinery to the WEST
upon a Yard called the Lime Kilnm Yard sold to Robert Chinery on the NORTH
on the Garden or Orchard late parcel of the premises granted and released to Henry Larke formerly in
the occupation of Ann Martin afterwards of John Lincoln then late of William Rede, Esq and the
untenanted, with free ingress
Cotton, spinster, deceased, was well acquainted with Elizabeth Cotton, and also with John Cotton, late
of Wingfield, Gent, deceased and that she was cousin to Elizabeth and John Cotton. Elizabeth Cotton
and John Cotton were brother & sister, and John Cotton was heir at law to Elizabeth Cotton. John
Cotton married Phoebe Cotton, her sister and had an only son John Cotton of Weybread, Gent
Elizabeth Cotton of Beccles, spinster of the OTHER PART
Absolute purchase of Land or Garden for £42
ALL THAT piece of Land by estimation 2 rods
ABUTTING on the boarded fence of Elizabeth Cotton dividing the properties on the NORTH
on the wash-house of Elizabeth Cotton on the EAST
on the remainder of the Garden of Henry Larke on the SOUTH
on the Warehouse of Robert Chinery on the WEST
This was part of 1 acre of ground by Lease & Release of Thomas Farr 6 Dec 1792 of the FIRST PART
Henry Larke of the SECOND PART
John Farr of Beccles FOURTH PART
DEATH of Miss Cotton intestate, leaving John Cotton of Wingfield, Esq, her Brother, (who was a
lunatic) her heir at law.
Mr Cotton died a widower 25 December 1826, leaving John Cotton of Weybread, Gent, his only son
and heir at law
SALE of Messuage by Mr J Balls on 27 February 1829 at the King’s Head, Beccles at 12 o’clock.
A neat sash-windowed Dwelling House in good repair in Puddingmoor comprising: a Vestibule, two
Parlours, a Kitchen, Wash house, Store Room, Pantry, Closets and Cellar, three good Chambers, a
Garden partly walled-in and planted with fruit tr.ees and a pump of excellent water.
The premises are Freehold and subject to no outgoing whatever and are now in the occupation of Mr
Edwin Cooper, artist, as tenant from year to year at the yearly Rent of £12.
[This was crossed out: “The proprietor, being an inhabitant of Beccles is entitled to depasture three
Beasts free of Expense upon Beccles Fen]
AFFIDAVIT as to HEIRSHIP
Sarah Wayth of Eye, widow maketh an oath. She is 71 and from her youth to the death of Elizabeth
John Cotton of Weybread, Suffolk, Gent of the FIRST PART
John Norman of Beccles, builder of the SECOND PART
James Utton of Beccles, carpenter of the THIRD PART
Richard Bohun of Beccles, Gent of the FOURTH PART
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Rede, Esq, [1767-1830 younger brother of Robert Rede ] with free access.
John Cotton the son arranged for the sale on 27 February 1829 at auction at the King’s Head. John
Norman the highest bidder at £240 as agent for James Utton
ORIENTATIONS
Upon certain Cottages of Charles Chinery (theretofore a Barn belonging to Robert Chinery) in PART
Upon the Piece of Land on the WEST
Lime Kiln Yard late of Roberty Chinery, now of Charles Chinery on the NORTH
upon a piece of Land or Garden in PART & the Garden of Henry Lark on the SOUTH
IN OCCUPATION formerly of Ann Martin, afterwards of John Lincoln & since of Thomas William
The Garden [described previously]
JAMES M UTTON appointed Sergeant at the Mace & Assistant Police Officer. Salary £15 & livery
once a year. He will attend the Mayor & Town Council & the several Committees, to assist the Police
Officer in visiting the Public Houses on Saturday evenings & Sundays & keeping the treets in good
on the latter day & generally to assist the Police Officer when called upon. He replaced Henry Bobbett in
consequence of repeated acts of drunkenness. James M Utton was born on 29 Sept 1817.
JAMES UTTON by his will appointed his widow Esther Utton, Charles Dashwood & Nathaniel Pells
exors. Left his house in Puddingmoor & house in Northgate in the occupation of Himself, John Goffin,
George Woolnough & John Winsdall. After his wife’s death to sell properties.
James Utton died 12 Jan 1854. Probate granted 28 March 1854
SALE by H & J Read for the Executors of James Utton on 28 May
LOT 1: Dwelling House in two Tenements in Puddingmoor, one occupied by James Edmunds & the other
previously occupied by late Mrs Utton, with large Yard in which are Carpenter’s Shop, Mangling Room &
Pump of Spring Water..
[Purchased E Masters £165 on 28 May]
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Robert Dashwood, of Dunburgh Hill, Geldeston, Esq & Mr Nathaniel Pells, of Beccles, builder,
Executors of the will of late James Utton, carpenter ONE PART
Edward Master, ironmonger the OTHER PART
SALE at White Lion on 28 May, 1877, LOT 1 Edward Masters the highest bidder for £165
ALL THAT MESSUAGE formerly of John Cotton
upon certain cottages now of Nathaniel Pells, formerly of Charles Chinery {formerly a barn belonging to
Robert Chinery) & upon Land on the WEST
Upon a Way or Yard called Lime Kiln Yard formerly of Robert Chinery afterwards of Charles Chinery
and now of Nathaniel Pells on the NORTH
and upon the Garden or Orchard of Rachel Lark on the SOUTH
Premises formerly in the OCCUPATION OF Ann Martin, afterwards of John Lincoln, since of Thomas
William Rede, Esq
ALSO
ALL THAT Land or Garden containing two Rods
abutting on the Garden of the previous Messuage on the NORTH
The Washhouse belonging to the previous premises on the EAST
on the Garden of Rachel Lark on the SOUTH
Upon the Cottages of Nathaniel Pells, formerly a Barn on the WEST.
Together with the Necessary House erected there
ALL Better described as one Dwelling House in the Occupation of James Edmunds and the other late in
the occupation of Esther Utton with the Yard etc
INDENTURE BETWEEN
Edward Masters of ONE PART
Nathaniel Pells of the OTHER PART
same property for £165
all
I appoint my dear wife Matilda Pells & my sons Nathaniel Walter Pells & Arthur Pells & my son in law
Robert Ebenezeer Howard, Executors.
My sons to carry on living in my houses where they are at present living during my wife’s lifetime, but
rents of other property to go to my wife. After the death of my wife
To Arthur Pells all property in Puddingmoor except for the house bought from James Utton’s Estate.
To Nathaniel Pells my Land in St George’s Road & Frederick’s Road
Julia Pells, to be sold
My Shop in New Market occupied by William Spaull
My two Houses in London Road with Land occupied by Charles Harrison & Emily Capon
My Land near those Houses occupied by Nathaniel Walter Pells
My two Houses in Hungate occupied by Charles Mayhew & Caleb Bowles
My Garden in (Ingate) Grove Road occupied by Samuewl Welham
My Messuages in Northgate & Ravensmere occupied by Henry Hopson & undertenants
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Arthur Pells to pay £1700 into the Estate
[No mention is made of his son, Samuel Pells]
Death of Nathaniel Pells. Will proved on 15 August 1890
Matilda Pells died
ESTATE DUTY CHARGE
LOT 2 Pells Tustees to Bloomfield
Sold by Public Auction 29 July 1902 to Benjamin Bloomfield: Value £340; Annual Rent:
James Bloomfield £12 10s; Mrs Clarke £7
Note at the bottom of the Will of Nathaniel Pells:
Sold to Bloomfield at £340
REDEMPTION OF MORTGAGE
SH Bloomfield by Eastern Counties Building Society for £288 2s 6d
Proposed extension: Conservatory & Garage. HLA Designs, Beccles
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SALE of FURNITURE: Household Furniture, China & Glass etc of late Mrs Cotton.
TO BE LET: A substantial Dweling House late in the occupation of Mrs Cotton.
TO BE LET: PUDDINGMOOR. House containing Parlour, Kitchen, Wash-House & 4 Bedrooms, with
large workshop & Stable attached. Enquiries Mrs Utton, the late occupier. {after her husband’s death
Mrs Utton moved out of No 30, the large house into the smaller part.
SALE: 5 May 1878: House in two tenements, late James Utton, occupied by James Edmonds, the other
late occupied by Mrs James Utton. Large Yard, Carpenter’s shop, Mangling room, Pump.
James Blomfield and Mrs Clarke
aid of the Red Cross and Sandbag Fund. organised by Miss Bloomfield & Mrs Stebbings
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James Utton
James Utton
Esther Utton
Edwin Cooper
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John Goffin
Widow Norman
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William Julens
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James Utton
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Esther Utton
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Nathaniel Pells
James Utton
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Esther Utton
Henry Cutting
James Blomfield
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Broom, Norfolk, England
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Lila Bloomfield
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James Blomfield
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5 Bedrooms, 4 Sitting, 7 occupants
Bloomfield
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BLOOMFIELD, Bernard J
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embrodiery 14 guineas. Music, Dancing, Writing and Arithmetic by proper masters..
Mrs Cotton
Mrs E Cotton
Mrs Cotton
late Mrs Cotton
Edwin Cooper
[the artist]
£3 6s 8d
£7 10s
£7 10s
£10
£10
including these buildings which are described as being “Old Beccles”.
Unfortunately their earlier history is lost because the Manor Books of Barsham Hall Manor are lost or have been destroyed. These
would catalogue the earlier ownership of the site.
The present building on the site was built in the 1950s or 1960s.
1862
1878
1919
possession
Market Garden
DEATHS: On the 8th June, at Beccles, Mr Robert LARK Puddingmoor-street, aged 57 years.
SALE: property of Mrs Rachel Lark, deceased, in Puddingmoor: Three capital Brick & Tiled
Cottages, a large Garden well planted with fruit bushes & trees. Frontage on Puddingmoor of 90ft,
nearly 1 acre. Rental £30 pa. Free Rent to Manor of Barsham Hall 1 Coomb of Barley.
[Sold to:- W Woolner for £320]
PUDDINGMOOR 32,34 & 36 held of Barsham Hall Manor READ STANFORD & OWLES
Executors of William Woolner at the King’s Head Monday 8 December 1919 at 4pm
FREEHOLD PROPERTY comprising
3 BRICK & TILED COTTAGES Nos 32, 34 & 36 PUDDINGMOOR
one containing 6 and the other two four rooms, also brick tiled Shed together with an Orchard planted
with the best sort of Apple, Pear & Plum Trees.
Larger Cottage and Orchard lately occupied by Mrs Woolner, deceased, are sold with vacant
shillings.
The whole frontage to Pudingmoor of about 96ft and depth of 300ft, also frontage on the River
Waveney of about 83ft, forming a very suitable place for a small Yachting Station.
Free Rent to the Manor of Barsham Hall in Barsham of one coomb of Barley per annum.
Land Tax, if any is apportioned
Title commences with Indenture on sale dated 24 January 1879. Conditions of sale: Messrs TP Angell &
1919
Cottages, a large Garden well planted with fruit bushes & trees. Frontage on Puddingmoor of 90ft,
nearly 1 acre. Rental £30 pa. Free Rent to Manor Of Barsham Hall 1 Coomb of Barley.
[W Woolner £320]
Cottages with shed adjoining & Orchard planted with the best sorts of Apple, Plum & Pear Trees.
Frontage to street of 90ft & on River Waveney of 83ft, depth of 300ft. Suitable site for Yachting
Station. Larger Cottage & Orchard lately occupied by Mrs Woolner, deceased. The other 2 Cottages let
to good Tenants
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Larke, Robert
Larke, Robert
Larke, Rachel
Woolner, William
Larke, Henry
Scowing, Robert
Gray, Sarah
Knights, James
£2 15s
£3- 10s
£3
£3
231
232
Pud
Pud
James KNIGHTS
Isabella KNIGHTS
48
46
M
F
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Timber Merchants Labourer
Dressmaker
M
Wife
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1914
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1936
1948
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Woolner, Mrs Hart.
Woolner, Mrs
Bloomfield, William
house rebuilt
Knights, James
4 Bedrooms, 1 Sitting, 2 Occupants
Knights, James
Peck, Sam
Ling, Mrs E
Ling, Emma
Ling, Mrs E
Ling, Mrs E
Freman, Herbert
Demolished 27 April 1954
Baxter, David
Cottages, a large Garden well planted with fruit bushes & trees. Frontage on Puddingmoor of 90ft,
nearly 1 acre. Rental £30 pa. Free Rent to Manor Of Barsham Hall 1 Coomb of Barley.
[W Woolner £320]
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CENSUS 1881
Larke, Robert
Larke, Robert
Larke, Rachel
Woolner, William
Goffin, Geo
Gray, Geo
Gray, Geo
Gray Geo
£2 15s
£3 10s
£3
£3
234
235
236
Pud
Pud
Pud
George GRAY
Charlotte GRAY
William RUSHMER
53
53
62
M
F
M
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Head
Wife
Brother In Law
M
W
Charwoman
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1906/07 Survey
Garden
river)
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1914
1914-1918 WAR SERVICE
Woolner, Mrs Hart.
Woolner, Mrs
Balls, Mrs
dwelling
4 Bedrooms, 2 Sitting, 1 Occupant
no Pipes, then drains into
Gent, Walter
LLOYD, William H
34
Puddingmoor
1914
Chinese Labour Battalion
Sergt
1933+
1936
1948
1954
1965
1974
Bloomfield, William
Money, Henry
Girling, Jack
Lewis, John
Demolished 27 April 1954
---
Cottages, a large Garden well planted with fruit bushes & trees. Frontage on Puddingmoor of 90ft,
[W Woolner £320]
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1861
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CENSUS 1881
Larke, Robert
Larke, Robert
Larke, Rachel
Woolner, William
Larke, Robert
Larke, Robert
Larke, Rachel
Woolner, William
£7 15s + £2 15s
£7 5s +£3 10s
£4 + £3 3s
£7 3s
238
239
240
Pud
Pud
Pud
William WOOLNER
Harriett WOOLNER
William WOOLNER
M
M
U
60
58
17
M
F
M
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Mendham, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Head
Wife
Son
1904
1906/07 Survey
from 38)
1907
1914
1927
1933+
1936
1948
1954
1954
1965
1974
Woolner, Mrs Hart.
Woolner, Harriet
Woolner H
Bloomfield, William
Woolner, Mrs
Franklin, John
Belsey, Albert
Belsey, Albert
Belsey, Mrs
Belsey, Mrs
Demolished 27 April 1954
---
1965
1974
Pleasurecraft
1600.2
1649
1650.1
1671
1693
1729
1736
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Fleetwood
Mr Leman, for a messe
ORIENTATION: Margaret Leman, widow, tent called the Doghouse, late Fleetwood,
before Smyth
William Crane, a tenement in Puddingmoor, the Dog House
William Crane, for a tent called the Dog House in Puddingmoor [later Matthew Barnes]
William Barnes, for the Dog House
Matthew Barnes, tent called the Dog House in Puddingmoor, Shreeve, formerly Crane
Matthew Barnes, late Crane for a tent called the Dog House in Puddingmoor
Matthew Barnes, for the Dog House
Rent 10d 1/2d
Rent 10d 1/2d
Rent 10d 1/2d
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1814
1829
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1853
1857
became the Bathing Place]
John Farr, deceased, to Thomas Farr his youngest son: Tenement in Puddingmoor, formerly Matthew
Barnes
Thomas Farr, The Pickerel
Thomas Farr, formerly Matthew Barnes
SALE: Sale of Beccles Brewery 28 April: Lot 17:
The Pickerel in Puddingmoor, occupied by Edward Barkway consisting of
Tap Room, Parlour, two bedrooms, Yard, Stable with loft, Productive Garden 0a 3r 2p
Outgoings:
Tithe commutation charge of 6s 8d with respect to the market Garden
[Rix adds details of the sale: John Crabtree £200]
John Crabtree of Halesworth, late FW Farr, the Pickerel
Free Rent to the Manor of Rosehall
Free Rent to the Manor of Beccles
0 0 6
0 0 10d 1/2d
COURT: Robert Lark, says it is a false accusation: he publicly denies being informer against the Pickerel
1858
over & drowned. The body was recovered by Mr Wright & taken to the Pickerel Public House.
1863
INQUEST on DEATH by DROWNING of Elijah Clarke, waterman.
Charles Clarke, Sailor of Beccles “On Thursday evening I started from Beccles on the Wherry of which
George Hawks is the Master.My brother myself & Mr Hawks were the only people on board. The Wherry
was loaded with barley & we left Geldeston at about six o’clock. The wind was North West blowing a
fresh breeze. We had the usual sail, reefed with one reef. Mr Hawks steered the Barge. We went on all
right as far the ‘Dip House’. We were going before the wind which was blowing very strong. My Brother
said to me ‘I’m going to see the fire’. This was in the aft part of the Barge. He stepped aft, on the plank-
way which was on a level with the water, & was very slippery with ice. Suddenly I heard a splash & on
looking round I saw my Brother in the water.
Mr Hawks threw him the the end of the Sheet, which would have reached him, but the Wherry was going
through the water five or six miles an hour. This was about half past six o’clock & moonlight. We had no
boat with the wherry. The water was level with the banks, being high tide. I pulled the sail down as
quickly as possible, but the wherry had got 400 or 500 yards from where my Brother fell into the water
before we stopped. We then got out the Quant, & went back ti try & find him. He appeared to me to keep
up between five & ten minutes before he sank. He could not swim. I can a little. Elijah was quite sober, & I
am sure he fell quite accidentally, & Mr Hawks could not have brought up the Wherry sooner than he did.
We could not find my Brother & went back to Beccles. I am a seaman & know nothing of the navigation
of Wherries.”
wherry ‘Sarah Ann’ to go up the River to search for the body of Elijah Clarke. Mr Hawks went with him to
point out the place. They went about two miles up the River , as far as the ‘Dip House’, & then dragged
the River & in about an hour’s time found the body on the Suffolk side, six or seven yards from the shore.
They took the body of the deceased (whom witness knew well) to the Pickerel Inn. He was dressed in his
usual clothes.
The Jury after some hesitation, returned a verdict of “Accidental Death.”
BECCLES PETTY SESSIONS Friday---Before J.F. VINCENT, Esq., (chairman), the Rev R.C. DENNY, the
Mayor, and Dr CROWFOOT. Aggravated Assault.---John REYNOLDS, waterman, of Beccles, was
charged with assaulting Harriet SEYMOUR, wife of William SEYMOUR, hawker, on the 2nd September.
Mr KENT appeared for the defendant. William SEYMOUR, deposed: I am a licensed hawker, and at
present reside at Beccles. On Saturday last I and my wife went to Lowestoft. We returned to Beccles
about half past eleven the same night. I took my horse to the Cross Keys to put it up while my wife went
to the "Pickerel," where we lodge. After I had put up my horse at the Cross Keys, I also went to the
"Pickerel." When I got into the house I saw REYNOLDS and his wife there. He asked me how I was, and
I said "quite well, I thank you." He then asked me why I did not pay the old man, meaning the landlord of
the house. I asked him what business that was of his. My wife came in the room just then, and Reynolds
got up from the chair on which he was sitting as if to rush at her, and she slapped him in the face. He then
rushed at her, and knocked her down and jumped on her body. Some persons then came and took him
away. My wife was not able to get upstairs alone afterwards. I helped her get up, and a woman named
BIRD assisted her into bed, which she was unable to leave until Tuesday afternoon, on account of the
injuries she received. Cross-examined by Mr KENT: I always use my wife well. She is my lawful wife. I
struck her about a fortnight ago, and gave her a black eye. The bruises on her legs and arms were caused
by REYNOLDS. I will swear that the bruises on my wife's limbs were not shown to persons a fortnight ago
by her. I did not throw my wife out of the cart coming from Lowestoft, nor did she fall out. My wife arrived
at the "Pickerel" before I did. Mr CLARKE the landlord of the "Pickerel" has been witness to several
rows between my wife and me. We have been staying at the "Pickerel" some time and have paid our rent.
Mr CLARKE has wished us to leave his house, for what reason I do not know. I have not asked the
defendant to compromise the case. Both myself and my wife were quite sober at the time of the
occurrence.The surgeon who came to see my wife did not tell her that there was nothing the matter with
her but drunkenness. Sarah BIRD said: I am a licensed hawker, and live at present at the "Pickerel." I was
not present at the time of the alleged assault. I assisted to put Mrs SEYMOUR to bed on Saturday night,
and was present when the surgeon came to see her on Sunday morning. The woman's body was very
much bruised about the legs and arms.She was in great pain whilst I was in the room. I could not say
when the bruises were made. Harriet SEYMOUR deposed: I am the wife of William SEYMOUR, licensed
hawker. On Saturday the 2nd August, I went to Lowestoft with my husband; we did not return until very
late at night. My husband went to the Cross Keys to put up his horse, and I went to the "Pickerel,"
stopping at a grocer's shop to buy some things on the way. I went into the parlour and feeling very faint,
asked Mrs CLARKE, the landlady for a glass of water. I afterwards went to the kitchen; REYNOLDS, his
wife, and my husband were there. I heard REYNOLDS say to my husband, "Why don't you pay the old
man?" I asked him how he dared to insult my husband. He rose from the seat as if to strike me, but his
wife put her arm between us, and I struck him on the face. He then rushed at me, and caught me by the
hair of my head, and threw me down, falling on top of me. He was taken off, but ran at me again and
jumped on my body. I was picked up by my husband, and whilst he was supporting me, defendant rushed
at me again and tore my dress off. The garment now produced is the one I had on at the time; I was
afterwards taken upstairs and assisted to bed. A surgeon came and saw me in the morning; I have
suffered very much since the occurrence. I had a beating from my husband three weeks ago, but that had
nothing to do with the pain from which I suffered. REYNOLD's wife came to see me on Sunday evening,
and asked me to make it up, but I told her I must leave it to my husband. Cross-examined by Mr KENT; I
never had to apply to a magistrate for protection from my husband. My husband and I have had
hundreds of rows since we have been together. The bruises on my limbs were caused by defendant. I had
a number of bruises on my legs and arms about three weeks ago. I did not fall out of the cart coming back
from Lowestoft, neither did my husband throw me out. I never told anyone that the bruises were caused
by my husband. If my husband struck me, I would strike him. We had some drink at Lowestoft. I will
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my drunkenness. Edward MAYHEW said: I am in the employ of Mr HADINGHAM, miller, of Beccles. On
Saturday night last I was in the "Pickerel" with REYNOLDS. SEYMOUR came in whilst we were there.
REYNOLDS passed some remark on SEYMOUR who told him to mind his own business. Mrs SEYMOUR
came into the room just then; she rushed at the defendant and seized him by the hair, and they both fell
down on the floor, REYNOLDS on top. I picked him up, and complainant and her husband went away
almost directly. REYNOLDS did not strike Mrs SEYMOUR at all and I did not see him tear her dress; I will
swear to this. I have often seen complainant and her husband quarrelling at the "Pickerel," and on those
occasions blows have been exchanged; and I have also frequently heard her complain to Mrs CLARKE of
injuries caused by her husband's cruelty towards her. By the Bench: I did not see anything in Mrs
SEYMOUR's hand when she ran at the defendant. Robert CLARKE said: I am landlord of the "Pickerel." I
have been summoned to attend here as a witness, and I would have been here before but was not able to
come, I have not been told to stay away. REYNOLDS was at my house on Saturday last. SEYMOUR came
in while he was there, and his wife came in shortly after him. I did not hear REYNOLDS say anything to
the SEYMOURs. I told complainant in the passage that it was time to go to bed. Her husband was then
sitting on a form in the kitchen. Mrs SEYMOUR passed me to go into the kitchen. I did not hear any noise
in the kitchen after complainant passed me. I have often heard scuffling between complainant and her
husband. I did not hear anyone speak about Mrs SEYMOUR falling out of a cart. SEYMOUR sent a
message to REYNOLDS asking him to come to the "Pickerel" on Thursday, but he would not come. I
went with the SEYMOURs to REYNOLDS this morning, and he said he would not compromise the case
unless SEYMOUR paid all of his expenses. By the Bench: I was not in the room at the time of the row, and
I know nothing about it. After consulting for some time, the Bench addressed the defendant, saying had it
not been for the trivial assault the woman had made on him by hitting him in the face, they would have
fined him 20 Pounds, or in default, a long period of imprisonment; as it was, they made the small fine of 1
Pound, and 10 shillings and 6 Pence costs, or in default 14 days in Ipswich gaol. The money was paid.
ALLEGED DUCK STEALING,
Robert Gosling, Beccles, labourer, was charged with having, on the 21st of July, stolen two live ducks, the
property of Robert Clark, of the Pickerel, Mr. Smith appeared for defendant.
The prosecutor, who gave his evidence in a somewhat incoherent manner, proved that he had ten ducks
safe when he went to bed at ten o’clock. He was called up about twelve by Noah Gray, [who lived at 11
Puddingmoor] and then missed five ducks, but the next morning he found two more in a neighbour’s
garden, and so had only lost three. About half-past five or six two ducks were brought to his house by
the police, which were his property. There was one old one – a black and white duck, and a young one -a
dark grey. The feathers produced were the feathers of the ducks. He valued them at 2s. 6d.
By Mr. Smith : Never got drunk, hadn’t money enough ; the ducks’ feathers produced were his; always
went to bed about ten. Had been robbed every year he had lived in the Pickerel. Knew it was 12 o’clock,
as any one else would, when the clock struck. Didn’t hear the clock strike. Didn’t see these ducks after
seven o’clock the night they were stolen; he didn’t sit up half the night as to watch his ducks.
Noah Gray, of Puddingmoor, Beccles, labourer, said: My house is on the opposite side of the way, a little
higher up than Clark’s, about 40 or 50 yards from it.
Last Sunday night week I went to bed about 10 o’clock, and after I had been in bed a little while, I heard
somebody in the road, and in consequence of that, I looked out of the window. I saw two men standing
against the Pickerel pales, and then saw them go on to the prosecutor’s premises. It was a bright
moonlight night. When the men went into Clark’s premises I heard some fowls making a noise. I saw the
men come out of Clark’s premises, and one of these came past my house. I don’t know who he was, he
appeared as if he had a handkerchief on the ground and did something up in it. The next morning I went
to the spot, and found a bunch of green onions with a single feather adhering to it. The two men then
joined company again and went towards the church, but came back and went his down Mr. Bellward’s
loke [lane]. I have seen the prisoner before, but I don’t know anything about him and have never been in
his company or spoken to him.
After I had seen this I went and called up Mr. Clark, it was about 12 o’clock. About four the next morning,
in consequence of what I was told, I went down to Bellward’s Quay and saw a boat, in which two ducks
were lying. At 12 o’clock, when I saw these men go on to Clark’s premises, another man was lying in the
road asleep. The man who passed my house was a tallish man, walked with a rolling gait, and was
Cross examination by Mr. Smith : I heard the clock strike 12 when I was looking out of my window; I live
just opposite Tyrrell’s; the man who was lying in the road did not appear to he sober.
Samuel Bellward remembered the morning of the 22nd July. Got up about 4 o’clock, when he missed one
of his boats. Saw it lying on the Suffolk side of the river near the bathing place. Went after it and found a
man named Barrett in it with two ducks. Barrett said he did not know how either himself or the ducks came
there. Fastened the boat Barrett was in, to his boat, and was rowing down the river when Barrett jumped
out, and in doing so fell partially into the river. Fancied they were Clark’s ducks, and took them to him,
and said, pointing to Barrett who was coming down the wall, “There goes the man now.”
Mr Smith said he apprehended the case against his client could not proceed, as the evidence pointed to
another man in whose possession the ducks were found, as being the perpetrator of the robbery.
The Chairman said certainly no evidence had at present been given connecting the prisoner with the
robbery, but the case must go on.
By Mr Smith: The ducks had been killed by having their necks wrung.
the prisoner in various parts of the town in company with two other men. In consequence of information
received, I went to Clark’s house, and afterwards to prisoner’s. When I went into prisoner’s house I
noticed his hands were stained with blood, and they looked as if the blood had been pressed between his
fingers, and I picked off his hand a small duck’s feather.
Prisoner was asked to account for this feather and the blood, and he made no reply. I produce the
garments prisoner wore that night – a dark coat and light trousers: they are marked with blood, and a
feather is still adhering to the trousers. On the way to the station, prisoner said, “Is Barrett locked up?”
had not said a word about Barrett. The feathers produced were taken from prisoner’s clothing.
Police-constable Balaam spoke to going to prisoner’s house. He found the feather produced just inside
the house, and squeezed blood from it.
This was the case for the prosecution, and Mr Smith addressed the bench for the defence, contending
there was no evidence of identification as to the fowls being Clark’s property, or as to the prisoner being
one of the men who was seen to go on Clark’s premises.
The Bench did not consider there was sufficient evidence to warrant them in committing prisoner for trial,
and he was accordingly discharged. Barrett had not at present been apprehended.
DRUNKENNESS
July.
Defendant was the man spoken of in the previous case as being found lying asleep in the road, and the
evidence showed that when he was woke up he was very riotous.
Fined 4s and 6s costs, which he paid.
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for Mr Crisp & had never kept a public house before.
LICENCE transfer: Pickerel: Clarke to Samuel Aldred;
Transfer of Licence. Abraham Aldred, the Pickerel applied for transfer of licence of Angel Inn to him
The Pickerel to Thomas Rouse.
LICENCE Transfer: the Pickerel from Thomas Rouse to Edward Smith
LICENSE TRANSFER: Pickerel from Edward Smith to George Everitt, previously of Winchester.
POLICE COURT LICENCES: George Mouel, late of Willingham, to the Pickerel, Puddingmoor
VISITORS’ LIST: Staying in Beccles (with or without wives): King’s Head 9; White Lion 7; Waveney
Hotel [Northgate] 3; Alexandra Hotel 3; Clifton Temperance Hotel 3; Laburnham Villa, Alexandra Road 1;
Kilbrack 1; Watermere House [Fen Lane] 3; Riverview House [Northgate] 2; The Laurels, London Road 3;
Suffolk Inn [Station Road] Pickerel Inn [Puddingmoor] 1; Yachts 8.
VISITORS’ LIST: Extra Places: Railway Hotel, Station Road (4); The Pickerel, Puddingmoor (3); No 40,
Puddingmoor
Puddingmoor
approved
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Farr, Thomas
Farr, FW
Crabtree, John
Crabtree, John
Worthington, AB
Barkway, Edw
Barkway, Edw
Clarke, Robert
Abraham Oldrin
Aldred, Samuel
Rouse, Thomas
Smith, Edward
Everitt, George
Everett, Geo
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£15
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Pud
Pud
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George EVERETT
Eliza EVERETT
Boldra CRACKNILL
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Mellingham, Suffolk, England
Camb, Cambridge, England
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Innkeeper
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Laxfield, Suffolk, England
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laid on 1908)
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Colchester Brewery
Colcester Brew.
Mouell, Geo
Sones, William
Finch, George
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1948
1954
1965
1974
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Lacon E & C
Lacon E & C
Goffin, George
Goffin, George
Goffin, George
Goffin, George
Cook, Ernest
Cook, Ernest
The Pickerel
Flat 1 Cook, Ernest J
Flat 2 Cook, Ernest S
beer retailer
Pickerel pub
Garden, Boat Ho
beer retailer
beer retailer
beer retailer
£7
Robert Gosling, Beccles, labourer, was charged with having, on the 21st of July, stolen two live ducks,
the property of Robert Clark, of the Pickerel, Mr. Smith appeared for defendant.
The prosecutor, who gave his evidence in a somewhat incoherent manner, proved that he had ten ducks
safe when he went to bed at ten o’clock. He was called up about twelve by Noah Gray, [who lived at 11
Puddingmmor] and then missed five ducks, but the next morning he found two more in a neighbour’s
garden, and so had only lost three. About half-past five or six two ducks were brought to his house by
the police, which were his property. There was one old one – a black and white duck, and a young one
-a dark grey. The feathers produced were the feathers of the ducks. He valued them at 2s. 6d.
By Mr. Smith : Never got drunk, hadn’t money enough ; the ducks’ feathers produced were his; always
went to bed about ten. Had been robbed every year he had lived in the Pickerel. Knew it was 12 o’clock,
as any one else would, when the clock struck. Didn’t hear the clock strike. Didn’t see these ducks after
seven o’clock the night they were stolen; he didn’t sit up half the night as to watch his ducks.
Noah Gray, of Puddingmoor, Beccles, labourer, said: My house is on the opposite side of the way, a
little higher up than Clark’s, about 40 or 50 yards from it.
Last Sunday night week I went to bed about 10 o’clock, and after I had been in bed a little while, I heard
somebody in the road, and in consequence of that, I looked out of the window. I saw two men standing
against the Pickerel pales, and then saw them go on to the prosecutor’s premises. It was a bright
moonlight night. When the men went into Clark’s premises I heard some fowls making a noise. I saw
the men come out of Clark’s premises, and one of these came past my house. I don’t know who he was,
he appeared as if he had a handkerchief on the ground and did something up in it. The next morning I
went to the spot, and found a bunch of green onions with a single feather adhering to it. The two men
then joined company again and went towards the church, but came back and went his down Mr.
Bellward’s loke [lane]. I have seen the prisoner before, but I don’t know anything about him and have
never been in his company or spoken to him.
After I had seen this I went and called up Mr. Clark, it was about 12 o’clock. About four the next
morning, in consequence of what I was told, I went down to Bellward’s Quay and saw a boat, in which
two ducks were lying. At 12 o’clock, when I saw these men go on to Clark’s premises, another man was
lying in the road asleep. The man who passed my house was a tallish man, walked with a rolling gait,
and was dressed in a dark guernsey or coat and light trousers.
Cross examination by Mr. Smith : I heard the clock strike 12 when I was looking out of my window; I
live just opposite Tyrrell’s; the man who was lying in the road did not appear to he sober.
Samuel Bellward remembered the morning of the 22nd July. Got up about 4 o’clock, when he missed
one of his boats. Saw it lying on the Suffolk side of the river near the bathing place. Went after it and
found a man named Barrett in it with two ducks. Barrett said he did not know how either himself or or
the ducks came there. Fastened the boat Barrett was in, to his boat, and was rowing down the river
when Barrett jumped out, and in doing so fell partially into the river. Fancied they were Clark’s ducks,
and took them to him, and said, pointing to Barrett who was coming down the wall, “There goes the
man now.”
Mr Smith said he apprehended the case against his client could not proceed, as the evidence pointed to
another man in whose possession the ducks were found, as being the perpetrator of the robbery.
The Chairman said certainly no evidence had at present been given connecting the prisoner with the
robbery, but the case must go on.
By Mr Smith: The ducks had been killed by having their necks wrung.
saw the prisoner in various parts of the town in company with two other men. In consequence of
information received, I went to Clark’s house, and afterwards to prisoner’s. When I went into prisoner’s
house I noticed his hands were stained with blood, and they looked as if the blood had been pressed
between his fingers, and I picked off his hand a small duck’s feather.
Prisoner was asked to account for this feather and the blood, and he made no reply. I produce the
garments prisoner wore that night – a dark coat and light trousers: they are marked with blood, and a
feather is still adhering to the trousers. On the way to the station, prisoner said, “Is Barrett locked up?” I
had not said a word about Barrett. The feathers produced were taken from prisoner’s clothing.
the house, and squeezed blood from it.
This was the case for the prosecution, and Mr Smith addressed the bench for the defence, contending
there was no evidence of identification as to the fowls being Clark’s property, or as to the prisoner being
one of the men who was seen to go on Clark’s premises.
The Bench did not consider there was sufficient evidence to warrant them in committing prisoner for
trial, and he was accordingly discharged. Barrett had not at present been apprehended.
DRUNKENNESS
George Pitchers was charged with being drunk and disorderly in Puddingmoor-street, Beccles, on the
Defendant was the man spoken of in the previous case as being found lying asleep in the road, and the
evidence showed that when he was woke up he was very riotous.
Fined 4s and 6s costs, which he paid.
1841
1843
1872
1872
1873
1873
1873
1873
1874
1874
1925
1965
consideration of £100 did sell
ALL THAT piece of Land or Garden Ground in Puddingmoor (being part of a Garden then called the
Pickerel) in length from Lambert’s ditch 36 yards & in breadth from the River Eastwards 31 yards, then
in the occupation of Henry Larke.
AND ALL THAT piece of Land
Abutting on Puddingmoor EAST
On Lambert’s ditch SOUTH
And last mentioned piece WEST
And upon part of Pickerel Garden NORTH
Containing from Puddingmoor 42 yards WEST & in breadth 18 to 24ft
WILL of BU Dowson: Wife Susanna & sons Benjamin Utting Dowson, Executors - to sell property
Dowson Executors sold to Septimus Dowson
2 pieces of freehold Land since converted into a Staithe Yard with cottage (then or late in the
occupation of John Goffin) Granary & other Buildings erected by BU Dowson
bounded by the Herditaments of John Farr, Esq on the NORTH etc
for £450
Money value of £5753 mentioned. Various mortgages by Dowson family entered.
SALE: Freehold Coal Yard, Spacious Granary, Cottage & Premises with frontage of 100ft on the River
& an Entrance from Puddingmoor, in occupation of Samuel Bellward. Details from JW Dowson.
INDENTURE between Dowsons & William Cutting, Attorney’s Clerk for £275, aforesaid premises.
COUNCIL: Bathing Place: Suggested place: the old Granary & building on the banks of the River until
recently used by Mr Bellward; but too expensive.
COUNCIL: Contractors & Builders: Tenders invited for Removal (without taking to pieces) of the large
granary late in the occupation of Mr Bellward near the River in Beccles.
outlet to the River, but secluded from that.
done, & some bathers are heard to to predict that it will be finished in good time to be used for skating.
The old bathing place still much used.
Council: Bathing Place should be made deeper. 200 a day used it when very warm; 100 when cooler; 50
a day now.
Council: Mr Woodrffe to make alterations to cottage costing £34 - 10s [probably bought at the same
time as the Barn?]
The Corporation Swimming Bath, at Puddingmoor, was erected in 1894 [?] and is 180ft in length.
Corporation Swimming Baths
1871
1881 CENSUS
1906/07 Survey
water)
Dowson, EH
Bellward, Samuel
M 32
Smith, William
Beccles Corporation
born Beccles
Waters, WG
Bathing House
dwelling
3 Bedrooms, 2 Sitting, 5 Occupants
1965
1974
Pool Craft
boat builders
1933+
The House has iron ties on the North end Flemish Gable: JHL standing for Joseph and Hannah Lambert. They were married in 1729.
He died in 1786 aged 86, she in 1766 aged 62.
1593
1600.1
1664
1657
1671
1680
1693
1736
1749
1751
1751
1753
1758
1782
1791
“1829”
1831
Symon Smyth, for tent & orchard in Puddingmoor late Mr Roberts
Joseph Harbor
John Phillips, for a messe & ozier yard in Puddingmoor or in Ballygate between the
lands of Robert Girling on the south [Puddingmoor 42]; and the lands of Margaret
Leman, widow, called the Dog House, late Fleetwood, before Smyth’s, north
[later called the Pickerel, Puddingmoor 38]; abuts on the River, west; and the King’s
Highway on the east.
Late Joseph Harbor
John Phillips, tent & orchard in Puddingmoor, sometime Mr Roberts, after Simon
Smith, Esq. late Thomas Smith, gent, since Fleetwood
John Phillips, tent in Puddingmoor, now Thomas Baker
Thomas Baker, tent & orchard in Puddingmoor, sometime Simon Smith & Fleetwood,
late John Phillips
Thomas Baker, for a tent & osier yard in Puddingmoor, late Phillips
Elizabeth Thirkettle, for a tent & ozier yard in Puddingmoor
Rev Thomas Baker, tent & yard in Puddingmoor, late Elizabeth Thirkettle, formerly
Baker, before Phillips
INDENTURE: 29 September 1751 between
Thomas Baker of Hungerford, Berks, clerk, & his wife, of one part; and
Joseph Lambert of Beccles, glover, the other part.
ALL THAT freehold messe etc in Puddingmoor abutting: Puddingmoor to the EAST;
the River Waveney to the WEST;
the Messe, Yards & grounds belonging to Matthew Barnes, now in the occupation of John Ducker [the
Pickerel] NORTH;
the Messe, Yards and grounds of William Bendy, tanner, SOUTH; late in the occupation of Daniel
Baker, deceased, father of Thomas Baker, now in the several occupations of Bartholomew Purvis, Mrs
Baker, widow, mother of Thomas Baker, and Joseph Lambert. For £200.
Joseph Lambert,, [fellmonger], tent & yard in Puddingmoor, late Rev Thomas Baker,
late Elizabeth Thirkettle, formerly Baker, before Phillips
Joseph Lambert, tent & orchard in Puddingmoor, late Thomas Baker, formerly Phillips,
before Smith & Fleetwood
Joseph Lambert owner. "The Stillyard" now the property of Joseph Lambert formerly erected at the
Angel in Beccles by Mr Cross of Ipswich, has been lately repaired and tried with great exactness by
weights up to fifty hundred and answers the Design with the greatest justice. Which trial was made in
the presence of us: Thos Bailey, Sam Schuldham. Robt Halliday, Matt Debnam, Will Bobbett, Jn Dady,
Hy Dady.
WILL of Joseph Lambert, glover & felmonger, 20 July 1782.
I give all my property purchased of Rev. Baker & of John Farr, rspectively, unto Isaac Blowers, mercer
& Jeremiah Taylor, butcher, executors until Hannah Tyrell, otherwise Lambert, the child of my deceased
daughter, shall survive until the age of 21, upon trust. Then for her absolute use. My lands, steelyard,
messuages, tenements etc.
He died 28 May 1787
Hannah Lambert, an infant. Tent or yard in Puddingmoor, late Joseph Lambert, Rev
Thomas Baker, clerk.
James Paine, juve ux Hannah Lambert
WILL of Hannah Pain, wife of James Pain of Mutford, farmer, 10 May 1831 [grand-daughter of Joseph
Lambert] Executors: Joseph Lambert Neve & James Paine, my sons. I give to James Paine my husband
Task 10d
Rent 10d
Rent 10d
Rent 10d
my natural life under a lease made to him some years ago. After my husband’s death, Robert Fisk to be
offered the premises for £400 - if he does not wish to purchase them they are to be sold.
CODICIL; I appoint my son-in-law Thomas Woodthorpe of Gisleham, farmer, to be an executor, and to
have an equal share in the estate.
1845
1851
1861
1864
1865
1865
1865
1873
4 & 1/2 Pier Head, London Docks, dockmaster & Thomas Woodthorpe of Gisleham, gent & Harriet, his
wife, late Harriet Pain, spinster [& two others], Edward Colby Sharpin, 3rd Part. [JamesPain, senior had
recently died]
SOLD to Thomas Woodthorpe for £550. Outgoings included Free Rent to the Manor of Beccles 10d.
ALL THAT messuage, or tenement with houses, outhouses, edifices, stables, yards, gardens, orchards,
lands, meadows, pastures, etc.
Puddingmoor, EAST;
River Waveney, WEST;
Yards & Grounds belonging to M Barne, then to - Dowson on the NORTH;
Yards & grounds of William Bendy, tanner & then of John Crisp, merchant, SOUTH
Formerly in the Occupation of Bartholomew Purvis, Mrs Baker, Thomas Baker & Lambert, then in the
occupation of J Crisp & his under tenants
Thomas Woodthorpe of Gisleham, farmer, messe & yard in Puddingmoor, late Hannah
Lambert, Joseph Lambert
ORIENTATION: see map of sale of John Crisp’s estate on 5 June 1851:
Property of Thomas Woodthorpe is shown as being immediately to the north of the
estate of John Crisp [Puddingmoor 42]
WILL of Thomas Woodthorpe, 19 September 1861.
Executors: George Harvey of Belton & William Vince Barnard of Lowestoft
His daughter Isabella Carman
He died 18 September 1864.
SALE: Stock in Trade of Jeremiah Tyrell (as the premises are coming down) beds, mattresses, watches,
bowls, vases etc
SALE: 24 February 1865, Late Thomas Woodthorpe.
LOT 9: Cottages with a frontage of 60ft and gardens, situate in Puddingmoor, with boarded
outbuildings in the occupation of Jeremiah Tyrell, furniture broker & John Tillett, his under-tenant at
apportioned rent of £10-9s 0d p.a. Tenure Freehold; Outgoings: Free Rent to Manor of Beccles 10d;
Apportioned Land Tax 7s 3d & appotioned commuted Rent Charge in lieu of Tithes 4s 5d.
A 12ft carriageway will be reserved over this Lot for purchaser of Lot 11.
LOT 10: Tenements with frontage of 65ft including the opening & Gardens, adjoining Lot 9 in the
several occupation of Robert Tyrell, John Blake, Chris Reynolds, William Gardiner & Mrs Peck
Also part of garden occupied by Jeremiah Tillett (apportioned rent 10s) at Rents amounting to £13 10s
0d. Freehold. Land Tax 5s.
The purchaser of this Lot is to raise a fence, as staked out, to divide it from Lot 9. This is sold subject to
the Right of Way through the opening now used.
LOT 11: A valuable piece of Meadow Land containing 0a 2r 22p adjoining Lots 9 & 10 and the
property of Mr Dowson & Mr Crisp, with a considerable frontage next the River Waveney; in the
occupation of Jeremiah Tyrell at Apportioned Rent of £2 10s 0d p.a.
Freehold. Land Tax 8s; Commuted Tithe 5s 0d.
The Purchaser of this Lot will be entitled to a carriage way as reserved over Lot 9
Lots 9, 10 & 11 sold to Jeremiah Tyrell for £330.
Jeremiah Tyrell, messe & yard in Puddingmoor, late Thomas Woodthorpe, formerly
Hannah Lambert & before of Sophia Lambert
SALE of all valuable stock-in-trade of Jeremiah Tyrell, who having purchased the premises, for several
years in his occupation, being about to alter the same, is obliged to effect a clearance of stock.
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE
NO little alarm was caused in Beccles on Tuesday morning last by the solemn sound of the fire-bells,
Mayor
end, and
but Mr
present, giving directions and personally doing all in their power to get the flames under.
Notwithstanding that there was abundance of help and that plenty of water was available from the river,
it soon became evident that all attempts to save the warehouse (a weather-boarded and asphalt-roofed
building, containing articles of almost every possible description), in which the fire originated, would be
worse than useless. Accordingly, the efforts of the firemen and those who were present were directed to
saving the dwelling-house of Mr. Tyrrell with the shop adjoining, together with their contents. In an in
credibly short space of time these buildings were emptied of their contents, one of the fire-engines
meanwhile playing upon them to keep them cool, whilst the warehouse, in which the fire first broke out,
was left to its fate, and was quickly being consumed. The rapidity with which the flames spread was
something unprecedented, and notwithstanding the most strenuous efforts, it was found impossible to
prevent the flames spreading to the shop, and dwelling-house, all the woodwork of which was
consumed, merely the roofs and walls being left standing. fortunately, however, the flames were
prevented spreading beyond the property of Mr. Tyrrell, although the adjoining property was very much
damaged by the quantity of water that was obliged to be plentifully bestowed upon them. In a little more
than an hour from the time of the commencement of the fire, the flames were well under control, and all
danger of their spreading further was at an end, but it was of course necessary to keep the engines
out in the warehouse of Mr. Jeremiah Tyrrell, Pudding-moor, who is well known as a general furniture
dealer and broker. In as short a time as possible the fire engines were on the spot, as were also the
police, under the command of Superintendent Gobbett and Inspector Cole, and besides these, the
(T. A. Laws, Esq.). the Town Surveyor (Mr. G. Fenn), and other of the borough officials were also
Although the damage sustained is very considerable, it is nothing to what might have been the case.
From what has since transpired, it seems that in a box beneath the shop, to which we have said the
flames extended, and all the woodwork of which was burnt, were stored no less than 200 cartridges, and
had these exploded (and it is marvellous they did not, as they were in close proximity to the flames), the
results must have been most disastrous, probably both to life and property. Providentially, no such
Tyrell is insured to the extent of £510. The total value of the premises and stock consumed is estimated
at upwards of £1,159.
We cannot conclude our report without a word of praise to all those who were present for the energetic
manner in which they endeavoured to get the command of the flames, and for their praiseworthy efforts
in saving the property in danger. [The property destroyed was number 40 Puddingmoor]
shortly after the premises were left in charge of the police. The cause of the fire is unknown,
1867
1868
1873
1874
1891
1892
PROPERTY DIVIDED: DIVISION B - LOT 10 [Nos 42-46]
1865.1
1870.1
SALE: Clearance, without reservation, stock of Furniture of Jeremiah Tyrell
SALE: Furniture: All that remains of furniture & effects of Jeremiah Tyrell: 100 ounces of plate,
etchings & engravings etc. 300 pieces of fine old China.
SALE: Furniture in Puddingmoor, to be sold on his temporary premises.
Mr Jeremiah Tyrell, proprietor of the “Old Curiosity Shop” in Puddingmoor, died aged 75.
SALE: Furniture of late Mr Jeremiah Tyrell: Modern & Antiques, 2000 books, old China & Pottery, Oil
Paintings. In Puddingmoor
several occupation of Robert Tyrell, John Blake, Chris Reynolds, William Gardiner & Mrs Peck
LOT 10
0d. Freehold. Land Tax 5s.
The purchaser of this Lot is to raise a fence, as staked out, to divide it from Lot 9. This is sold subject to
the Right of Way through the opening now used.
James Culham
1896
IN Puddingmoor: 4 Brick & Tiled Cottages with extensive Garden.
in the occupation of: Mrs Tyrell, Chris Reynolds, James Callow, Ann Peck. Rental Value: £18-19s-10d
in the ownership of J Edwin Crisp
1865
1865
1872
1874
1895
DIVISION OF PROPERTY ‘D’ Waterworks
1888
INDENTURE 2 May between George Harvey of Belton, gent & William Vince Barnard of Lowestoft,
gent, of First Part
John Edwin Crisp of Beccles, merchant of the Other Part
ALL THAT Meadow Land abutting on the River Waveney 2r 22p with the right of way reserved over
Lot 9 of 12ft
Memorandum endorsed 11 October 1872 Between John Edwin Crip of One Part
George Tyrell of Southtown, builder the Other Part
ALL THAT right of way reserved over Lot 9, purchased of late Thomas Woodthorpe is released by
Crisp to George Tyrell
Council: A paled fence to be erected between Mr Crisp’s Land & the Road leading to the Bathing Place.
INDENTURE 2 April 1895 between John Edwin Crisp, Esq, of One Part
The Mayor & Aldermen & Burgesses of the Other Part for £110
ALL THAT land in or near Puddingmoor bounded on
NORTH EAST by property of Mayor, Aldermen & Burgesses of Beccles
SOUTH WEST by property of John Edwin Crisp
EAST or SOUTH EAST by property of - Tyrell
WEST or NORTH WEST by the River Waveney
Land of 3 rods, now in the occupation of Robert Markwell
Beccles Waterworks of the Other Part
Conveyed land [see map]
1851
1861
1871
1881
CENSUS 1881
Woodthorpe, Thomas
Woodthorpe, Thomas
Tyrell, Jeremiah
Tyrell, Geo
Tyrrell, Robert
Tyrrell, Jeremiah
Tyrell, Jeremiah
Tyrell, Jeremiah
263
Furniture
264
265
266
267
268
269
270
Pud
Jeremiah TYRRELL
M
65
M
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Pud
Pud
Pud
Pud
Pud
Pud
Martha TYRRELL
Frederick TYRRELL
Ernest A. TYRRELL
Adelaide TYRRELL
Ethel V. TYRRELL
Edith M. TYRRELL
U
15
7
4
F
12
10
F
F
9 m
Beccles, Suffolk, England
M
M
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
F
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Son
Son
Scholar
Scholar
Daur
Scholar
Beccles, Suffolk, England
1904
1906/07 Survey
garden)
1907
Tyrell
Tyrell, FW
Tyrell, Maria
Tyrell
dwelling
1927
1933+
1936
1948
1954
1965
1974
Flat 1
Tyrell, Misses
Tyrell, Fred
Tyrell Fred
Tyrell, Fred
Tyrell, Misses
Tyrell, Misses
Barratt, Gerald
Page John
1974
Pipe, Percy
& Mr George Tyrell with good gardens, containing nearly one rod, occupied by Brady, Reynolds,
Peck, Tyrell & Gardener, quarterly Tenants. Rentals £17 2s
1851
1861
1871
1881
CENSUS 1881
Woodthorpe, Thomas
Woodthorpe, Thomas
Tyrell, Jeremiah
Tyrell, Geo
Gray, Geo
Davey, William
Tyrell, Jeremiah
Tyrell, Jessie
272
273
274
275
Pud
Pud
Pud
Pud
Jessie TYRRELL
Eva TYRRELL
Martha TYRRELL
Lydia TYRRELL
56
18
16
14
F
F
F
F
Devonport, Devon, England
Devonport, Devon, England
Devonport, Devon, England
Devonport, Devon, England
Head
Daur
Daur
Daur
U
U
U
Printer Book Binders Sewer
Printer Book Binders Sewer
Printer Machine Taker Off
1904
1906/07 Survey Elliott, Cornelius
Crisp’s dyke)
1907
1914
1927
1933+
1936
1948
1954
1965
1974
Tyrell
Finch, Geo
Tyrell, Maria
Betts, Chas
Suckling, Herbert
Harper, Eliza
Harper, Mrs
Harper, Misses
-
-
Gibbons, Mabel
& Mr George Tyrell with good gardens, containing nearly one rod, occupied by Brady, Reynolds,
Peck, Tyrell & Gardener, quarterly Tenants. Rentals £17 2s
291
292
293
Pud
Pud
Pud
Ann PECK
Charlotte KABLE
Samuel TILLETT
76
67
34
F
F
M
Ringsfield, Suffolk, England
Stoven, Suffolk,
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Head
Domestic Servant Cook Unemployed
Lodger
U
U
1933+
Betts
Woolnough, Geo
£7
& Mr George Tyrell with good gardens, containing nearly one rod, occupied by Brady, Reynolds,
Peck, Tyrell & Gardener, quarterly Tenants. Rentals £17 2s
295
296
Pud
Pud
Robert TYRRELL
Sarah TYRRELL
72
70
M
F
Cape Of Good Hope
Devonport, Devon, England
Scavenger
Wife
M
& Mr George Tyrell with good gardens, containing nearly one rod, occupied by Brady, Reynolds,
Peck, Tyrell & Gardener, quarterly Tenants. Rentals £17 2s
298
299
Pud
Pud
Chris REYNOLDS
Ollia REYNOLDS
77
78
M
F
Aberdeen, Scotland
Redisham, Suffolk, England
Agriculture Labourer
Wife
M
dyke)
1933+
Betts
Blaza
Leegood, William
Ho
demolished 1951
& Mr George Tyrell with good gardens, containing nearly one rod, occupied by Brady, Reynolds,
Peck, Tyrell & Gardener, quarterly Tenants. Rentals £17 2s
301
302
303
304
305
306
307
308
309
310
311
Pud
Pud
Pud
Pud
Pud
Pud
Pud
Pud
Pud
Pud
Pud
James CALLOW
Hannah CALLOW
Annie CALLOW
Mary Ann CALLOW
Alice CALLOW
Clara CALLOW
Harriett BARBER
Emma BEALES
James BEALES
William BEALES
Alice M. BEALES
40
27
5
2
11 m
15
30
5
3
1
M
F
F
4
F
F
F
F
M
M
F
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Norwich, Norfolk, England
Hackney, London, Middlesex, England
F
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Shipmeadow, Suffolk, England
Shipmeadow, Suffolk, England
Head
Wife
M
Daur
Daur
Daur
Niece
Boarder ((Lodger))
Boarder ((Lodger))
U
M
Scholar
x 3
1933
1751
1851
“Mr Colby, 1583 built Rosehall. Previously lived in a house, the site of which occupied ‘now’ by a
Maltings ‘under the Cliff’, by the river. The remnants of the old garden wall (1887) marks the site. In the
Task Book it is called ‘Mr Colby’s under the Cliff.
John Crisp’s Malting Offices - where Mr Thomas Colby lived and died. The last Sir Robert Rich.
ORIENTATION from numbers 42-46
ALL THAT freehold messe etc in Puddingmoor abutting: Puddingmoor to the EAST;
the River Waveney to the WEST;
the Messe, Yards & grounds belonging to Matthew Barnes, now in the occupation of John Ducker [the
Pickerel] NORTH;
the Messe, Yards and grounds of William Bendy, tanner, SOUTH;
late in the occupation of Daniel Baker, deceased, father of Thomas Baker, now in the several
occupations of Bartholomew Purvis, Mrs Baker, widow, mother of Thomas Baker, and Joseph Lambert.
For £200.
SALE:- John Crisp, senior
Substantial brick and tiled Malting Office and Granary, with spacious Yard and Staithe; Coal Shed,
Cinder Oven, Cottage, Garden and a small piece of Pasture Land; abutting on Puddingmoor and the
River Waveney; also the navigable dyke skirting the greater part of the South side of the Premises.
The Malting has a 30 coomb steep, working floor, kiln (recently laid with iron plates), barley and malt
chambers, granaries, store room and counting room.
The Granary 80ft by 23ft has two floors, from which wherries lying in the boat dyke are loaded by spout.
The floors are remarkably good and the sides are lined four and a half feet high.
This Lot with buildings 0a 2r 32p freehold.
The buildings are well arranged for carrying on considerable mercantile business.[with map]
313
314
Pud
Pud
David SHARMAN
Anna SHARMAN
75
49
M
F
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Head
Daur
U
Seamstress
1933+
Crisp, John & Co
Crisp, John & Co
malthouse
/
316
317
Pud
Pud
Benjamin WOOLNER
Martha WOOLNER
M
M
62
61
M
F
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Halesworth, Suffolk, England
Wife
dyke)
1933+
Waterworks Co
Beccles Corp
Waterworks Co
Beccles Corp
Pumping Station Ringsfield Rd
Lowestoft Record Office.
This property was not owned by the Manor of Beccles, nor does it seem to have been owned by the Manor of Rosehall &
Ashmans. It is therefore difficult to trace further back than 1805 with any certainty.
1799
1805
1832
1845
1846
1846
1887
1887
LAND TAX: Owner: Sir Charles Rich
Sir Charles Rich, Bart owned Roos Hall and was Lord of the Manor of Rosehall & Ashmans
He sold the Manor to Thomas Rede of Beccles in 1805.
Conveyance: Sir Charles Rich to William Bradnum?
The property changed hands in 1805 & I have assumed that it was sold by Rich, but have no proof
William Bradnum an elector in the Parliamentary election
William Bradnum died December 1845 aged 85
listed as being of the “second part”, when part of the Mill Lands in London Road were to be used as a
cemetery “for the internment of the dead.”]
Dwelling House, Stable and other Buildings in Puddingmoor together with 2a 1r 12p of productive land
of which 1a 1r 38p is cultivated as Garden well planted with trees and bushes
Executor of William Bradnum: Robert Ward [He was probably Robert Ward, senior, the owner of the
Wine Vaults in Blyburgate, who was a senior member of the Congregational Church and who was one
of the sixteen named on the indenture in 1841 “of the first part” when the minister John Flower was
[PC Benns was a shoemaker who owned a lot of property in the town.]
SALE: by H & J Read for Executors of PC Benns:
LOT 4 A well planted MMarket Garden and piece of Pasture Land with Cottage and Buildings in
PUDDINGMOOR, containing 2a 1r 12p, now occupied by Henry Benns.
[6 September: not listed in Sale]
1892
[1897
Newly erected brick & tile Residence “Waveney Villa”, brick & tile Stable, Coach
House with loft over, Outbuildings; Market Garden also small Marsh adjoining &
River-Wall with large frontage to the River. 2a 1r 12p
[did not reach reserve; withdrawn]
SALE: Henry Benns and CF Parker (who owned the mortgage), sold to EJ Crisp.
1841
1851
CENSUS 1851
John Goodbourn
Harriet Goodbourn
Lucy Goodbourn
Mary Goodbourn
William Goodbourn
George Goodbourn
1861
1871
1881
CENSUS 1881
William Bradnum
PC Benns [shoemker]
William Bradnum
James Goodbourn
gardener
£8
£13
44
11
9
2
Beccles
Kent, East Wickham
Kent, East Wickham
Beccles
Beccles
John Goodbourn
John Goodbourn
Frederick Harvey
PC Benns
PC Benns Exors
PC Benns Exors
£17
£17
House & Garden
392
393
394
Pud
Pud
Pud
Julia M. HARVEY
Alice E. HARVEY
M
30
8
F
F
Mallow, Ireland
Alderney, Channel Islands
Wife
Daur
396
397
Pud
Pud
Ellen M. HARVEY
Charlotte HARVEY
3
1
F
F
Wangford, Suffolk, England
Wangford, Suffolk, England
Daur
Daur
1904
1906/07 Survey
1907
1914
1914-1918 WAR SERVICE
Crisp, JE
Rush, AR
4 Bedrooms, 4 Sitting, 10 Occupants
Arthur Rush
1933
1936
1948
1954
1965
1974
1994?
Crowfoot, Arthur
Crowfoot, Arthur
Arthur Crowfoot
Arthur Crowfoot
John Treadgold
Mrs M Metcalfe
Michael Palmer
James & Suzanne Gibbons
1576
1593
1600.1
1600.2
1600.3
1668
1680
1700
1707
1720
1729
1761
1772
1804
William Leper, for 2 tents in Puddingmoor, late Robert Smith, before Sybleys
(post Robert Soane)
Vynors
Mason
Quash
Robert Soane, for a messe & meadow in Puddingmoor called the Sun, late Quash,
since Mason, since Vynor (now Arthur Artis)
Jeoffrey Purvis, for a tent (parcel of two tents) in Puddingmoor, late Soane, now
called the Sun
Bartholomew Purvis, tent in Puddingmoor, called the Sun, late of Geoffrey Purvis,
his father
Geoffrey Purvis, for tent in Puddingmoor, late by him again purchased of the above
Bartholomew Purvis
Arthur Artis, tent in Puddingmoor, late Geoffrey Purvis, before Bartholomew Purvis
[Geoffrey Purvis’s Will 1719: to daughter Frances, wife of Arthur Artis, the house
and land called the Sun]
Arthur Artis, Arthur, the son
Arthur Artis, messe & meadow in Puddingmoor called the barn, late Quash, since
Mason & Artis
?? Arthur Artis, late Le Grys now:-
William Crowfoot in right of his wife for a messe & barn in Puddingmoor formerly
Ma[r]shes
[This Does not sound like the same property]
Task 10d
converted into a Garden) containing 2 & 1/2 acres, were in the occupation of Robert Davey & William
Bradnum respecively.
OTHER PART; for £210
some years since which was called the SUN, with the buildings thereon (it was some years since
William Crowfoot & Elizabeth his wife, both deceased.
Witnessed by EC Sharpin, clerk to Messrs Rede & Smith - also Henry Clarke.
plot and has evidently been pulled down.
pieces of Pasture Land adjoining containing FIVE ACRES
BETWEEN Henry Woolnough of Woodbridge, gent, FIRST PART
George Blowers, market gardener SECOND PART
Lease for SIX YEARS:
ALL THAT Cottage & Stable & Outbuildings with the Garden & Orchard in Puddingmoor & three
He will cultivate the Garden & Orchard & manage the fruit trees, bushes, plants, shrubs & hedges
135
286
250
41
61
20
1
19
2
Gooseberry Bushes
Raspberry Bushes
Plumb Trees
Apple Trees
Pear Trees
Cherry Tree
Willows by the Dike
Ashes
Oaks & other trees
1824
1828
1832
1841
1841
1845
1845
1850
1850
Brooks, John B
Brooks, John B
Brooks, John B
Brooks, John B
Brooks, John B
Brooks, John B
Sam Mobbs
Sam Mobbs
Sam Mobbs
Sam Mobbs
Sam Mobbs
Sam Mobbs
Sam Mobbs
Robt Taylor
Robt Taylor
Ho
Ho
Ho
Ho
Garden
Ho
Garden
Ho
Garden
(316) } £4 10s
(316) }
(318) }
(318) }
(350) }
(350) }
£2 6s 8d
£2 6s 8d
£2 6s 8d
£4
£4 10s
£4
£4 10s
Rachel ELVIN
Robert Alger
M
U
61
20
F
M
Barsham, Suffolk
Beccles, Suffolk
Wife
Lodger
1855
1860
1860
1865
1870
1875
1875
1880
1880
1881
Brooks, John B
Brooks, John B
Brooks, John B
Brooks, John B
Brooks, John B
Brooks, John B
Brooks, John B
Burstall, HRH
Burstal, HRH
H Burstal
Benjamin Elvin
Benjamin Elvin
Benjamin Elvin
Benjamin Elvin
Benjamin Elvin
William Sturman
William Sturman
William Sturman
William Sturman
Edward Davey
Garden
Ho
Garden
Ho & Garden
Ho & Garden
& Garden
Land
& Garden
Garden & Marshes
Journeyman Bricklayer
(350) }
(344) }
(344) }
(343)
(361)
(353) }
}
(412) }
}
£4 10s
£5 5s
£4 10s
£11
£9
£25
£25
1a 0r 31p
1a 0r 31p
1a 0r 31p
3a 3r 38p
1a 0r 31p
3a 3r 38p
Edward DAVEY
34
M
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Head
M
Hannah DAVEY
8
F
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Niece
1885
Henry Woolnough
Simon Tillett
Garden & Marshes
}
3a 3r 38p
1890
Henry Woolnough
George Blowers
Garden & Marshes
}1
3a 2r 27p
George BLOWERS
Matilda BLOWERS
Herbert BLOWERS
1906)
Charlotte DYER
Matilda BRADY
M
S
52
24
F
M
Beccles, Suffolk
Beccles, Suffolk
Wife
Son
Gardener’s assistant
(died 1903)
(married Eliza Gooda 1892; died
S
16
F
Beccles, Suffolk
niece
House servant
1895
1899
1899
1900
1902
1906/7 Survey
1907
1914
1914-1918 WAR SERVICE
Henry Woolnough
Henry Woolnough
Henry Woolnough
Henry Woolnough
George Blowers
George Blowers
George Blowers
George Blowers
George Blowers
Garden & Marshes
& Garden
Garden & Marshes
Market Gardener
dwelling
}
(546) }
}
£25
3a 2r 27p
1a 1r 28p
3a 2r 27p
4 Bedrooms, 3 Sitting Rooms, 4 Occupants (sewage to dyke)
Cornelius Elliott
Pleasants, William (father of the for sons killed in the war)
Greengrocer
PLEASANTS, Henry A
PLEASANTS, Thomas
PLEASANTS, William
1916
1916
1914
8th
City of London
Labour Corps
Suffolks
Pte
Pte
Pte
b 1886
b 1888
b 1884
Killed
Killed (accident)
Killed
30/10/1917 }
28/03/1918
05/05/1917
1927
1927
1936
1948
1954
1965
1967
1974
Mobbs, Ethel
Mobbs, John
Mobbs, John
Mobbs, John
Bottrill, Halford
Wells, Jn
Wells, Jn
Wells, Jn
Mallett, Thos (Syon Lodge)
killed in Hungate. With Bertie White, aged 13, of 1 Puddingmoor, jumped on the coupling of the back
truck being pulled by Mr Rose’s traction engine as it was passing through Exchange Square. As he
jumped or fell off the coupling his coat caught in the wheel and he was dragged underneath and the
wheel passed over him, killing him.
William Poll, carman of 1 Newgate, said he was on the traction engine loaded with corn and cake
on the way to Raydon. He noticed a number of children running beside the trucks & called out to
the children to keep away. Arthur Gorham, of Swine’s Green, was driving the engine. The Coroner
stated that the driver was not to blame. A juror said that the schoolmasters cautioned their children
yesterday.
1907
1914
1914-1918 WAR SERVICE
WHITE, Charles S
1
Puddingmoor
1916
Royal Field Artillery
Gnr
1927
1936
1948
1954
1965
1974
White, Charles
White, Charles
/
/
Yard 6ft x 3ft)
1907
1914
1922
1927
1936
1948
1954
1965
1974
Parr, James W,
Reeve, Sidney
/
/
/
/
/
tailor
1907
1914
1922
1927
1936
1948
Scott, John
Scott, John
/
/
1965
1974
/
/
1907
1914
1922
1927
1936
1948
1954
1965
1974
Sturman, James
Sturman, James
Thrower, Dennis W
Tovell, Ronald
Tovell, Ronald
Luck, Mrs
Luck, Mrs
1907
1914
1922
1927
1936
1948
1954
1965
1974
Johnson, Mrs
Johnson, Mrs
Barnard, Edward A [and 3a]
Barnard, Edward A [and 3a]
Barnard, Edward A [and 3a]
Stevens, C
Stevens, C
1907
1914
1922
1927
1936
1948
1954
1965
1974
Barnard, Edward A
Barnard, Edward A
Barnard, Edward A [and 2a]
Barnard, Edward A [and 2a]
Barnard, Edward A [and 2a]
Fairhead, Herbert
Fairhead, Herbert
1954
1965
1974
Turner, Miss E
/
/
1871
1871
LOT 3: Puddingmoor: 4 brick & tiled Cottages with a piece of land at the back forming part of the Cliff
& adjoining west part of Lot 12 [in Newmarket]. In the occupation of Widow Sprunt, Widow Kerrison,
W Gardener & - Spalding. Rent £11 - 5s -4d
[James Barkway £75]
containing 6 perches
1841
1851
1861
1871
1881
CENSUS 1881
Gooch, William
Gooch, William exors
Gooch, William exors
Barkway, James
Freestone, Eliz
Kerrison, Mary
Kerrison, Mary
Youngs
248
249
Pud
Pud
William YOUNGS
Ellen YOUNGS
28
24
M
F
Halesworth, Suffolk, England
Henham, Suffolk, England
Head
Wife
M
1904
1906/7 Survey
1907
1914
1922
1927
1933+
1936
1948
1954
1965
1974
Hockey, AK
Hockey
Edwards, Lazarus
Edwards, Lazarus
Webb
Wilcox, D
Ling, Mrs
Bobbitt, Herbert
Leegood, Robert [& no 5]
Spalding. Albert
Spalding, Albert
English, Kenneth [and 5]
Rowe, Mrs [and 5]
/
/
1841
1851
1861
1871
Gooch, William
Gooch, William exors
Gooch, William exors
Peake, William
Tillett, John
Sprunt, Harriet
CENSUS 1881
242
Pud
Charlotte MARTIN
66
F
Bungay, Suffolk, England
Head
1904
1906/7 Survey
1907
1914
1922
1927
1933+
1936
1948
1954
1965
1974
Hockey, AK
Hockey, AK
Webb
Brady, Charles
Wilcox, D
Farmin, Mrs
Baxter, Simon
Leegood, Robert
Leegood, Robert [and No 3]
Link, Mrs
/
English, Kenneth [and No 3]
Rowe, Mrs [and No 3]
Sindrey, Mrs N
Sindrey, Mrs N
1916
7, Puddingmoor, was killed in action 12 October
1851
1861
1871
1881
CENSUS 1881
Gooch, William
Gooch, William exors
Gooch, William exors
Barkway, James
Nicholds, John
Beck, late
Gardiner, Lewis
Johnson, William
251
252
253
Pud
Pud
Pud
William JOHNSON
Harriett JOHNSON
Ethel JOHNSON
20
19
3 m
M
F
F
Ringsfield, Suffolk, England
Lowestoft, Suffolk, England
Shipmeadow, Suffolk, England
Head
Wife
Daur
M
1904
1906/7 Survey
1907
1914
1914-1918 WAR SERVICE
Hockey, AK
Hockey, AK
Oxborough, John
Oxborough
Barkham, Mrs
LARKE, William
7
Puddingmoor
1915
7th
Middlesex
Pte
BARKHAM, Edwin G
BARKHAM, Frederick W
BARKHAM, James A
Royal Field Artillery
Royal Field Artillery
Royal Field Artillery
7
7
Puddingmoor
Puddingmoor
BQMS
1927
1936
1948
1954
1965
1974
Larke, Mrs
Ellis, Miss [and No 9]
Whale, Frank [and No 9]
Stagg, Horace [and No 9]
Baldwin, Mrs MS
Baldwin, Mrs MS
1841
1851
1861
1871
1881
CENSUS 1881
Gooch, William
Gooch, William exors
Gooch, William exors
Barkway, James
Sterling, Henry
Rouse late
Spalding, George
Barkway, James
255
256
Pud
Pud
James BARKWAY
Harriett BARKWAY
62
M
M
55
Beccles, Suffolk
F
Income Deriving From Cottage Property
Beccles, Suffolk, England
1904
1906/7 Survey
1907
1914
1922
1927
1933+
1936
1948
1954
1965
1974
Hockey, AK
Hockey, AK Wright, Henry Mrs
Webb
Wright, Henry
Wright, Henry
Reynolds, Mrs
Fiske, Claude
Bobbitt, Herbert [see No 3 in 1922??]
Thurgon, Wm
Ellis, Miss [and No 7]
Whale, Frank [and No 7]
Stagg, Horace [and No 7]
/
/
Stagg, HH
1974
Lumson, James
1826
1830
1833
1835
(received from
Henry Larke MORTGAGE TO Mrs Eleanor Fish, widow for £20.
Henry Larke the elder, yeoman, MORTGAGE of £25 to Mrs Fish
Mrs Eleanor Fish admitted on failure of Henry Larke to pay Mortgage of £20 & £22. MESSUAGE or
Tenement described 5 Oct 1670 on admission of John Herrod.
of which a part of Lot V was formerly Copyhold and ... to which certain small free rents were payable, shall be required except the
deed by which such freehold is enfranchised, and such free rents released.
LOT 5 A Double Cottage situate adjoining Lots I and IV & fronting Puddingmoor
In the respective occupations of Noah Grey and Mary Carter, under notice to quit on 6 April 1879, at
Rents amounting to £8 pa.
The Cottages contain Five Rooms and Two Wash Houses; with a small yard in which is a Pump & Well.
The Land, which is now cultivated as Gardens, contains (together with the site of the buildings) nearly
17 rods, and has sufficient frontage for the erection of another Cottage.
Tenure: Freehold. _ Land Tax £0 5s 2d
The parochial Rates in Lot 5 are borne by the Landlord.
The Title to part of Lot V will begin with a conveyance dated 1844.. “No evidence of Title to the Nanor
1841
1845
1845
1851
1861
1871
1881
CENSUS 1881
No285
Richard Bohun, LAND at the NORTH end of Copyhold PREMISES of late Henry Larke
Bohun, Richard
Bohun, Richard
Bohun, Richard
Bohun, Richard
Hockey, AK
Sprunt, Fred
Gray, Noah
Gray, Noah
Gray, Noah
£6- 5s
£4
£4- 10s
£4-10s
281
282
283
284
285
286
287
Pud
Pud
Pud
Pud
Pud
Pud
Pud
Noah GRAY
Maria GRAY
Edward GRAY
Hannah GRAY
Walter GRAY
Jessie GRAY
Henry OVERTON
51
53
25
18
13
9
20
M
F
M
F
M
F
M
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Brandon, Suffolk, England
Head
Wife
Son
Daur
Son
Daur
Visitor
M
U
U
U
U
Printer Warehouse General Work
Printer Machine Boy
Scholar
Baker Journeyman
1904
1906/7 Survey
1907
1914
1922
1927
1933+
1936
1948
Hockey, AK
Hockey, AK
Reynolds, Harry
Bowden, Mrs
1 Bedroom, 2 Sitting, 1 Occupant
Bowden, Mrs
Chatters, Percy
White, Mrs E
Crack, George
Wilmott, Hy ??
Suckland, Frank
Ruthen, James
289
Pud
John BURGESS
60
M
Hapton, Norfolk, England
1974
/
1845
1878
1914
LOT 5
A Double Cottage and Garden Ground with a site for an additional Cottage, situate in Puddingmoor
Street, let to Noah Grey and Mary Carter at £8 pa.
[Mr Culham £175]
drowning by young man beside river.
1845
1851
1861
1871
1881
CENSUS 1881
Bohun, Richard
Bohun, Richard
Bohun, Richard
Bohun, Richard
Hockey, AK
Knighgts, Jas
Lockwood, Alf
Carter, Mary
Carter, Mary
£2 15s
£4- 10s
£4- 10s
277
278
279
Pud
Pud
Pud
Mary CARTER
Elizabeth CARTER
John CARTER
84
81
61
F
F
M
Brampton, Suffolk, England
Brampton, Suffolk, England
St Cross, Suffolk, England
Head
Sister
Son
U
U
Charwoman
Labourer General Unemployed
1901 CENSUS
1904
1906/7 Survey
1907
1914
1914-1918 WAR SERVICE
Frederick Lark,
Hockey, AK
Hockey, AK
4 rooms,married,
Larke, Fdwelling
Larke, Fred
Larke, Frederick
LARK, Frederick W
13
Puddingmoor
1914
Royal West Kents
Cpl
1927
1933+
1936
1948
1954
1965
1974
Reynolds, Harry
Fairweather, Arthur
Cooper, George
Cooper, George
Cooper, George
/
/
/
COOPER, George E.,
COOPER, May,
1941
13 ?
Puddingmoor
W.A.A.F.,
L.A.C.W.
4d
1593
TWO OF William Stapleton’s CHILDREN DIED OF THE PLAGUE IN 1597
There were 151 deaths in Beccles that year, compared to the average per year at this time of 39. Most
died from the Plague, but one woman was recorded as dying in childbirth and another was executed.
a
witch”.
1649
1658c
1658
1677
1693
1705
1749
1777
“1829”
1830
1837
1879
John Stapleton
Edward Dickerson, for tent in Puddingmoor, late John Stapleton, before William
Stapleton (folio 206)
Robert Dickerson, for the tent late Stapleton
John Dickerson, for two tents in Puddingmoor late Stapleton vid Edward Dickerson
(folio 265)
Robert Dickerson, for tent, late Stapleton in Puddingmoor
Richard Carsey, tent in Puddingmoor, late John Dickerson, formerly Robert Dickerson
Sarah Carsey, widow, tent in Puddingmoor, late Richard Carsey, before Dickerson,
formerly Stapleton
John Jones, tent in Puddingmoor, Sarah Carsey, widow, Richard Carsey, Dickerson
Sarah Jones now Bexfield, late John Jones, before Carsey, tent in Puddingmoor
& enclosure from waste
Susan Jones, widow, tent in Puddingmoor, late John Jones, her husband,
formerly Carsey (later Benjamin Bexfield)
Benjamin Bexfield of Gillingham, farmer, tent in Puddingmoor, late Susan Jones,
before John Jones, formerly Carsey
Task 4d
Rent 2d
Rent 2d
Puddingmoor and the path leading to Ballygate in occupation of John Lockwood & James Gray. The
land, now cultivated as Gardens, contains (with the site of the buildings) 28 rods, has a frontage of
135ft & well adapted for the erection of several cottages. [Mr AE Hockey £195]
1780
1851
1861
1871
1881
CENSUS 1881
Bexfield, Benj
Bexfield, Benj
Bexfield, Benj
Hockey, AK
Gray, Jas
Gray, Jas
Gray, Jas
Gray, Fred
319
320
321
Pud
Pud
Pud
Frederick GRAY
Eliza GRAY
Annie E. GRAY
28
23
1
M
F
F
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Aldeby, Norfolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Head
Wife
Daur
M
1904
Hockey, AK
Gardiner, Fred
1907
1914
1922
1927
1933+
1936
1948
1954
1965
1974
Lee WR
Reynolds, FH
Gardiner, Fred
Gadiner, Fred
Smith, George
Smith, George
Smith, George
Smith, George
Low, Mrs
/
/
/
1851
1861
1871
1881
CENSUS 1881
Bexfield, Benj
Bexfield, Benj
Bexfield, Benj
Hockey, AK
Howell, Robert
Woolnough, Charles
Lockwood, John
Lockwood, John
323
324
Pud
Pud
John LOCKWOOD
Maria LOCKWOOD
Ipswich, Suffolk, England
F
Carter General
Wife
M
68
Beccles, Suffolk, England
1904
1906/7 Survey
1907
1914
1914-1918 WAR SERVICE
Hockey, AK
Hockey, AK
Weavers, Nellie
Weavers, Edward
Weavers, Mrs
Weavers, Mrs
02/11/17
1927
1933+
1936
1948
1954
1965
1974
Lee, WR
Weavers, Mrs
Kent, Bertie
Rouse, William
Rouse, William
Kirby, Harry
Kirby, Harry
Kirby, Harry
funeral director
and one under Puddingmoor
1882
SALE of Harriet Meen’s property 21 June 1882
Map showing position, & information above
1851
1861
1871
1881
1878
known as the “Hole in the Wall”. The house has only two rooms, one a wash house and the other the living room. The living room
is about six yards square, the other room is about three. In each there is a bed. There are no upper rooms. Seven people sleep in the
house, viz: defendant & her brother-in-law, a boy aged 16 years of age, one about 10, another about 7, a little girl a year and a half
old, and a baby.
Mr AG Love, Inspector of Nuisances, said he had served notices on defendant, who had repeatedly promised to get out some of
the children, but she had not done so.
Defendant said that the oldest boy was going to sleep out after this. Her children enjoyed excellent health while living there. One
boy particularly weak before, was now quite jolly. It was her wish to get another house, but she could not get one.
The Bench made an order that only one adult and four children under the age of 16 should sleep in the house.
Meen, Harriet
Meen, Harriet
Meen, Harriet
Meen, Harriet
Pleasants, Mary
Packham late
/
Davey, Jane
£1- 15s
£2- 5s
£3
£3
POLICE COURT:Information against Jane Davy, the occupier of an overcrowded house in Puddingmoor,
Pudding Moor Stepping Hill, Beccles, Suffolk, England
Jane DAVEY
Robert DAVEY
John DAVEY
Walter DAVEY
Herbert DAVEY
Maria J. DAVEY
Elias DAVEY
This house was owned by Harriet Meen. It was the third house down from the top of Stepping Hill from Ballygate.]
Marriage of Jane Spall to Robert Davey
20
13
10
3
2
36
M
M
M
M
F
M
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Son
Son
Son
Son
Daur
Brother In Law
General Labourer
General Labourer
Scholar
Scholar
U
U
JANE SPALL 19 years spin servant otp by banns
G.F. DAVID DAVEY
B.F. ROBERT SPALL
by J. T. Johnston
he signed x
she signed
tailor
Eliza Spall X
1904
1907
1914
1922
1927
1936
1948
Barkway, Edw
Hindes, MA
1965
1974
LOT 2 was the row of cottages along Stepping Hill
1838
Henry Larke, (the first as a yearly tenant and the last three as weekly tenants,) at rents amounting to £17
per annum, or thereabout
situate in or near Ballygate, and now occupied by George Algar, George Norman, James Laws, &
Five Capital brick & tiled Cottages or Tenements, with Yard, Stable & Pump with fine spring water,
13th December 1788, and shall be presumed to have then been seized in fee simple. [a freehold estate in
land which passed at death to the common law heir]
of the Manor of Beccles; the remainder of the LOT is freehold.
This Lot is exclusive of the Wall next the Street & is sold subject to the use of the pump & privy by the
owners & occupiers of Lot 3
Apportioned Land Tax
Quit Rent to the Manor of Beccles
Free Rent to Manor of Beccles
As to Lot 3, and a small part of Lot 2, the title shall commence with the will of Orpha Gooch dated
4d 1/2d
5d 1/2d
the same from Ballygate to Puddingmoor
Reserve £145. Bidding reached £135. Bought in
1888
PROPERTY B
These properties were behind the Almshouses
1838
1888
PROPERTY A & B
Matilda Spall, Mary Ann Balls & William Scarlett at rents aggregate £23-8s-0d
13th December 1788, and shall be presumed to have then been seized in fee simple.
An excellent freehold brick & Tiled Cottage (nearly new) situate in PUDDINGMOOR adjoining Lot 2,
and late in the occupation of George Weeds, at the rent of £5 per annum. Now untenanted.
The owners & occupiers of this Lot are to have the right of using the pump & well and the northernmost
privy upon Lot 2, paying one-fifth part of the expense of repairing & cleansing them.
Apportioned Land Tax
As to Lot 3, and a small part of Lot 2, the title shall commence with the will of Orpha Gooch dated
the same from Ballygate to Puddingmoor
ii) 3 Freehold Cottages in Puddingmoor near the Feoffees Almshouses, now or lately occupied by Mark
Peake, Edward Weavers & Edward Rouse at Rents aggregate of £14-14s-8d
1938
Three houses owned by the Ancient Order of Foresters were considered unfit
There were living in the three properties: 1 person, 4 people & 5 people
Three of these cottages were deleted from the Rates List (and pulled down)
1841
1851
1861
1871
1881
CENSUS 1881
334
335
336
337
Wyett, James
Wyett, James
Wyett, James
Wyatt, Mary
Ed FAIRWEATHER
Lzb FAIRWEATHER
Jes FAIRWEATHER
Tm FAIRWEATHER
Freestone, David
Wright, William late
Wyett, James
Fairweather, Edw
£2- 5s
£4
£4
£4
Pud
Pud
Pud
25
2
1
F
F
M
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Wife
Daur
Son
1904
1914
1933+
STEPPING HILL COTTAGE 2
Barkway, Edw
Barkway Mortgagees
Barkway, Edward
1851
1861
1871
1881
CENSUS 1881
344
345
346
347
Wilson, Aldred
Wilson, Aldred
Wilson, Aldered
Wilson, Aldred
Chilvers, Robert
Riches, John late
Tillett, Dan
Peak, Mark *
Pud
Pud
Pud
Mark PEAK
Susan PEAK
Taresa CUDDON
M
M
U
M
F
F
Bungay, Suffolk, England
Ditchingham, Norfolk, England
Ditchingham, Norfolk, England
Agriculture Labourer
Wife
Step Daughter
46
13
1904
1914
1927
1933+
1936
Barkway, Edw
Barkway Mortgagees
Cockrell
Larke, Mrs
Lacey, Mrs
Lacey, Frederick
men the women went back to their old house carrying the infection.
1851
1861
1871
1881
CENSUS 1881
354
355
356
Wilson, Aldred
Wilson, Aldred
Wilson, Aldred
Wilson, Aldred
Lawes, William
Wilson, late
Wilson, Aldred
Gower, William
Pud
Pud
Charles SPALDING
Caroline SPALDING
M
M
54
Ringsfield, Suffolk, England
F
Malster Labourer
Wife
M
Norwich, Norfolk, England
1904
1907
1914
1927
1933+
Barkway, Edw
Barkway Mortgagees
Moore, Wm
Moore, Wm
Moore, William Walpole
Moore, Mrs William
1841
1861
1871
1881
CENSUS 1881
348
349
Balls, John
Balls, John exors
Balls, MA
Balls, Mary
Balls, MA *
Cagill, Ben
Pud
Mary Ann BALLS
W
F
Carlton Corville, Suffolk, England
Head
1904
1914
1927
1933+
1936
1948
1954
1965
STEPPING HILL COTTAGE 5
[No4]
Barkway, Edw
Barkway Mortgagees
Hewett
Cooper, Albion
Cooper, Mrs
Cooper, Mrs
Cooper, Mrs
Cooper, Mrs
Cooper, George
1851
1861
1871
1881
CENSUS 1881
350
351
352
353
Balls, John
Balls, John
Balls, John exors
Balls, MA
Pitchers, Joseph
Tripp, Emma
Morfrey, Cath
Pud
Pud
Pud
Emma TRIPP
William TRIPP
Jessie TRIPP
W
U
F
M
F
Wheatacre, Norfolk, England
Wheatacre, Norfolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Char Woman
Printer Machine Boy
15
3
Son
Daur
1904
1907
1914
1927
1933+
1936
1948
STEPPING HILL COTTAGE 6
[No 6]
Barkway, Edw
Barkway Mortgagees
Cattermole
Barkway, Edw jun
Barkway, Edward
Barkway, Edward
Barkway, Mrs
Barkway, Mrs
1851
1861
1871
CENSUS 1881
338
339
340
341
342
343
Wyett, James
Wyett, James
Wyett, James
Waters late
Rouse, Thomas
Pitchers, Robert
Pud
Pud
Pud
Pud
Pud
Charles SPALDING
Emma SPALDING
Eleanor SPALDING
Alice SPALDING
John SPALDING
M
M
U
Barsham, Suffolk, England
St Andrews, Suffolk, England
St Andrews, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Barsham, Suffolk, England
Head
Wife
Daur
Daur
Cousin
Labourer General
24
3
2
22
F
F
F
M
1933+
Barkway Mortgagees
1841
1851
1861
1871
1881
CENSUS 1881
357
358
Raven, Jn
Raven, Jn
Raven, Jn exors
Raven, J
Love Sarah
Lake, William
Gardener, William
Rouse, Fred
Pud
Frederick ROUSE
M
M
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Head
360
361
362
363
364
365
Pud
Pud
Pud
Pud
Pud
Pud
Thomas ROUSE
Alfred ROUSE
Alice ROUSE
Frank STUPARL
Harriett STUPARL
Jane E. STUPARL
U
M
M
U
6
3
1
35
29
10
M
M
F
M
F
F
Newcastle On Tyne, Northumberland
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Stoke, Stafford, England
London Kingst, London,
London Kingst, London,
Son
Daur
Boarder ((Lodger))
Boarder ((Lodger))
Boarder ((Lodger))
Musician Travelling
Musician Travelling
1904
1933=
Barkway, Edw
Barkway Mortgagees
Meadows, William
1841
1851
1861
1871
1881
CENSUS 1881
366
367
368
369
370
371
372
373
374
Raven, Jn
Raven, Jn
Raven, Jn exors
Raven, J
Godbold
Sampson, Robert
Alding, James
Drewell, Sam
Pud
Pud
Pud
Pud
Pud
Pud
Pud
Pud
Samuel DREWELL
Jane Ann DREWELL
Samuel A. DREWELL
Jeremiah DREWELL
Alice G. DREWELLU
Octavius DREWELL
William DREWELL
Elizabeth DREWELL
M
M
56
28
22
F
15
10
6
Beccles, Suffolk, England
F
M
M
Geldeston, Norfolk, England
M
M
F
M
U
U
18
U
U
Thornington, Suffolk, EnglandWife
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Son
Laundress
Son
Son
Daur
Malster Labourer
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Scholar
Scholar
1904
Barkway, Edw
Drew, Walter
1933+
Barway Mortgagees
Ellis, Edward
Ho
£7
deleted 31/5/38
1727
1741
1751
1762
for
1788
Elizabeth, his wife (daughter of Hammond & only child of Elizabeth, his first wife) to
his wife) & John Schuldham executor of John Mason to Stephen Utting of Beccles, linen weaver
Messuage with parcel of land adjoining 69ft long x 30ft wide, abutting on the Common Highway to the
west.
Mortgage from Stephen Utting to Thomas Frewr of Framlingham, bricklayer.
Mortgage from Stephen Utting to John Gooch of Beccles, cordwainer.
Assignment of Mortgage from John Strowger of Beccles, cordwainer, executor of the late John Gooch,
to Mary ward of Beccles, widow, with the consent of Stephen Utting.
Will of Stephen Utting: Messuage in Beccles ALSO one occupied by John Archer. Left to wife Orpha
life & then James & Thomas Utting, Orpha Gooch & Elizabeth Knitting, his children.
CONVEYANCE from Hammond Knighting of Beccles, labourer & Charles Ablett of Shipmeadow &
administrator of Mary Ward of Beccles, widow, deceased) with the consent of Orpha Gooch .
HALF A DWELLING (the south end: in length from the south end 15ft) with half of the chimneys &
yard 36ft long.
Orpha Gooch to move to the northern part of the Dwelling House 22ft 5in in length with a yard 40ft
an old Almshouse 5 July 1789
Indenture between Thomas Rede, gent, of the FIRST PART &
Robert Rede, gent, one of the surviving Feoffees, Collector, & John Farr, Esq., Rev Bence Sparrow, clerk, Rev John Amyas, clerk,
Rev James Safford, clerk, Thomas Rede, Le Grice Brown, Thomas Farr, GWB Bohun, John Assey, Robert Purvis, Isaac Blowers,
William Hunter, Samuel Lillistone & Owen Holmes, gentlemen, of the SECOND PART
and Jeremiah Smith, of the THIRD PART.
Thomas Rede had requested to the use of “a certain old building in or near Ballygate called the Almshouse, then consisting of four
rooms (& which was much decayed & out of repair) together with the ground & appurtenances. by way of exchange for a
Messuage in Puddingmoor with yard & ground lately purchased by Thomas Rede of Hammond [Knighting]. He would take down
the Messuage & build an Almshouse there with bricks & tiles in the form of the old Almshouse as near the street as the ground
would admit.
It was agreed that as soon as the new Almshouse was built an exchange would be made & 10 guineas paid to Thomas Rede as the
new Almshouse would exceed the old in value.
A committee was appointed to superintend the new building.
The site of the new Almshouse in Puddingmoor:
Thomas Rede purchased of Hammond Knighting & others between an indenture of six parts, 1 October 1788.
Martha Sewell, spinster of FIRST PART; Orpha Gooch, widow of the SECOND PART; Hammond Knighting of THIRD PART;
Charles Ablett & Elizabeth, his wife of the FOURTH PART; Thomas Rede of the FIFTH PART; Robert Rede of the SIXTH PART.
The exchange of the old Almshouse lately standing beside Ballygate & 18 rods
on the lands of John Micklethwaite, Esq., on the EAST & NORTH
on Ballygate to the WEST
& upon the road leading from & out of the street to Worlingham to the SOUTH
Street, Beccles, and now occupicd by George Algar, George Norman, James Laws, and Henry Larke, (the first as a yearly tenant and the last three
as weekly tenants,) at rents amounting to £17. per annum, or thereabout.
Quit Rent to the Manor of Beecles
Free Rent to ditto
0
0
0
0
0
6
4 1/2d
5 1/2d
10
adjoining Lot 2, and late in the occupation of George Weeds, at the rent of £5. per annum ; now untenanted.
[Written in Ink: Sayer £60]
375
376
Pud
Martha HOWARD
75
F
Aberdeen, Scotland
Occupant
1914
1922
1927
1933+
1936
1948
1954
1965
1974
Beccles Feoffees
Piper Angelina
Larke, Mrs
Farman, Mrs
Farman, Mrs
Borrett, Miss [and 21]
Borrett, Miss [and 21]
378
Pud
Hannah JOVELL
74
F
Rushmere, Suffolk, England
1914
1922
1927
1933+
1936
1948
1954
1965
1974
Beccles Feoffees
Leach, Emily
Leech, Miss
Borrett, Miss
Borrett, Miss
Borrett, Miss [and 19]
Borrett, Miss [and 19]
380
Pud
Sarah READ
80
F
St Margarets, Suffolk, England
Occupants
1914
1922
1927
1933+
Beccles Feoffees
Bryanton, Gert
1948
1954
1965
Wilson, Mrs
/
Long, Miss J
382
383
Pud
Pud
Maria JARMEY
Harriet JARMEY
88
69
F
F
Langley, Norfolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
U
Step Daur
Attendant To Blind Woman
1914
1922
1927
1933+
1936
1948
1954
1965
1974
Beccles Feoffees
Robinson, Mrs
Lockwood, Sarah
George, Miss
George, Miss
George, Miss
/
/
together 2 & 1/2 roods, parcel of Waste of the Manor,. called Ballygate Mount.
Situate & lying in Beccles
Formerly in the occupation William Matchett & since of Henry Ferryman.
BETWEEN the King’s Highway called Ballygate on the EAST
the Common Street & the King’s Highway called Puddingmoor in part & the lands whereupon the Lord
has a Pump of the Manor formerly stood in part & the common footway leading from the Market Place
of Beccles to Puddingmoor in part of the WEST.
& abut upon the common lane called Water lane on the SOUTH
& upon Ballygate to the NORTH
formerly of Robert Garman, now in the occupation of Francis Bunfellow.
Puddingmoor.
1630
1630.1
1651
1653
1654
1657
1677
1680
1681
1687
1743
1756
court in the fifth year [1630] of King Charles
Edward Dennington deed of feoffment under Thomas Manthorpe on 7 April 1649, the said Thomas,
above, confirmed Edward Dennington and Margaret, his wife, all messe or tents, yards and gardens
BETWEEN the messe late Thomas Falks, after John Newstead in part & the land belonging to the
Hospital of Mary Magdalene in part & Puddingmoor in part of the WEST
and one head abutteth upon the common watercourse, NORTH
Lands 21ft by 9ft at the west end of the said messe & between the messe and Puddingmoor.
John Parminter was admitted and after the death of Julia Parminter his mother, at a court in the fifth year
[1630] of King Charles. Dennington said it was his freehold & refused to take it as a Copyhold to the
disinheritance of the lord of the manor and therefore commanded the bailiffs to seize the parcel of land
into the lord’s hands etc.
Edward Dennington did fealty for one messe with yard on west side of Ballygate, late
Thomas Manthorpe
Edward Dennington surrenders a parcel of land of the demesne of the manor containing by estimation
21ft, lying in the west end of a messe which Edward late puchased of Thomas Manthorpe and
BETWEEEN the messe & Puddingmoor & abutting on Puddingmoor NORTHWARDS
and upon the ground belonging to the Hospital of St Mary Magdalene SOUTHWARDS
which was lately taken into the lord’s hands as forfeited because Thomas Manthorpe, son, the same
amongst other hands to the said Edward Dennington by final deed ? To the use of John Botswaine,
(25 April 1743 Matthew Spencer admitted)
John Botswaine was admiited (16 Nov) upon the surrender of Edward Dennington to a parcel of the
Demesne of this manor containing by estimation 21ft lying at the west end of a messuage which the said
Edward heretofore purchased of Thomas Manthorpe and
BETWEEN the messuage and Puddingmoor and Abuts on Puddingmoor Northwards [in fact WEST]
upon the ground belonging to St Mary Magdalene in Beccles, SOUTHWARDS
which the said Edward Dennington had at the Court 14 April 1652
John Botswaine, son of John Botswaine admitted (3 September) to the premises
DEED of Covenant betweeen numerous people from surrounding area, but including from Beccles
William & Ann Denny, locksmith granting to Stephen Alden of Beccles, worsted weaver :-
All that messe or tent, yards, gardens & grounds thereunto belonging with appurtenances, sometime of
Edward Dennington, deceased, afterwards of John Botswaine and late of the said John Payne, situate
and lying and being in Beccles aforesaid or near a certain street called Puddingmoor,
BETWEEN a certain watercourse next unto a hill through which lieth the common church path on the
part of the NORTH,
the messe and grounds sometime of Francis Warne in part and the messe and grounds now or late of
John Botswaine in part and grounds sometime of John Mason, in part of the SOUTH
[Lowestoft Record Office 688/1]
Rose Hawke admitted
Elizabeth Bunfellow & Mary Brewster, daughters & co-heirs of Rose Hawke admitted.
Matthew Spencer, bricklayer, land late Elizabeth Bunfellow and Mary Brewster
(John Bradnam 1756)
John Bradnam, the younger, cordwainer, for Copyhold land of Matthew Spence, 21ft of land at the end
of a messe,
BETWEEN late Botswaine to the west, [in fact EAST]
abutting on Puddingmoor to the north.[in fact WEST]
1807
1829
“1829”
1838
William Bradnum, gardener, messe in Ballygate, late Isaac Mayhew, before
Blowers, widow (later Dykes)
Philip Dykes, Esq., from William Bradnum, 21ft of land lying at the east end of a messe between/ late
Botswaine to the west;/ Puddingmoor to the north;/ with the pump and outbuildings thereon for £15
(later William Sayer 1839)
Dykes, Philip, Esq. William Sayer of Thurlton, Copyhold, Rows Hill late Bradnum Rent 4d 1/2d
SALE: Number 27 is the part in bold type.
A substantial COTTAGE,in Ballygate Street, Beccles, with Yard and Garden, now in the occupation of
EIizabeth Cullingford, and William Pallant, at weekly rents amounting to £7. per annum, or thereabout.
the Owners and Occupiers of Lot 5].
Pump of excellent water, and Garden ; now occupied by the
£10.
Copyhold of the Manor of Beceles, Fine arbitrary.
Apportioned Land Tax
Quit Rent .. .
0
0
8
1
0
1 1/2
1845
1860
1862
1863
surrender of William Bradnum) Copyhold, 21ft of land and outbuildings in Puddingmoor (later Miss
Howman) at the east end of a messe late Botswaine, towards the west
Abutting Puddingmoor to the north, with the pumpand outbuildings thereon.
Better described as:
21ft & outbuildings abutting on premises of Willaim Balls to the NORTH
Premises lately purchased by Dorothea Howman EAST
Premises purchased by William Sayer SOUTH & in part WEST
ALSO all part of the Cophold tenure (if any)
Fine 30s
Dorothea Howman, spinster, admitted on surrender of William Sayer of Thurlton, for £25, 21 ft of land
with pump and outbuildings,
ABUTTING
upon premises lately purchased by and now belonging to Miss Dorothea Howman to the EAST;
upon premises lately William Sayer and since purchased of him by Dorothea Howman to the SOUTH;
and part to the WEST, and by almshouses in part to the WEST;
Received in 1839 from the executors of Philip Dykes.
Dorothea Howman 21ft of land with pump. Copyhold
SALE: Monday 9 June 1862 by order of the executors of Miss Howman:
[Well Situated and genteel Residence, with Conservatory, Garden, Coach House, Stable, etc.]
LOT 2; [lot 1 was No 27 Ballygate, Ballygate House]
A brick and tile cottage in Puddingmoor Street, with pump, shed, yard and garden adjoining Lot 1.
Occupied at the yearly rent of £5 by William Jarrell, under notice to quit at Old Michaelmas, next.
(This lot is sold subject to the public right of way from Ballygate and Puddingmoor and is exclusive of
the wall on the east side, the doorway in which is to be bricked up by, and at the expense of the
purchaser of Lot 1.)
Of this Lot 21ft of land with the pump and outbuildings are copyhold of the Manor of Beccles, fine
arbitrary. The Residue is freehold.
Land Tax 3s 4d 1/2d Quit Rent 4d 1/2d
Edmund Hollond, (on the death of Doroth Howman) 21ft of land with pump and outbuildings
ABUTTING on William Balls to the north;
premises late of Dorothea Howman towards the EAST and SOUTH
& in part towards the WEST
admitted 1845 from William Sayer
1851
1861
1871
1881
CENSUS 1881
Howman, Dorothea
Howman, Dorothea
Hollond, Rev Edw
Hollond, Rev Edw
Jerrold, William
Jerrold, William
Gardiner, William jun
Gardener, William
385
386
387
388
389
390
Pud
Pud
Pud
Pud
Pud
Pud
William GARDINER
Elizabeth GARDINER
Mary A. GARDINER
Elizabeth GARDINER
William. GARDINER
Fred GARDINER
M
M
5 m
39
36
13
5
2
M
M
F
F
F
M
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Gillingham, Norfolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Wife
Daur
Daur
Son
Scholar
1904
1906/7 Survey
marsh)
1907
1914
1922
1927
1933+
1936
1948
1954
1965
1974
Hollond, Rev
Long (Saxmundham)
Gardener, William
Gardiner, Wm
Shiplee, George
Gardener, Williamchimney sweep
Gardener, William
/
Shiplee, George
Shiplee, George
Shiplee, George sen
Nicholls, Mrs L
Nicholls, Mrs L
Nicholls, Mrs L
1600.2
1670
1671
1723
1739
1752
Henry Ferryman
John Herrod admitted to
i ) one piece of land parcel of the waste of this Manor, containing in length 82ft and in breadth 49 ft,
with a cottage thereon built, situate in Beccles upon the Cliff there
Formerly in the occupation of Mary Blowers
BETWEEN the Highway called Puddingmoor on the WEST;
Abutting on the Lord’s Waste on part of the EAST
and abut upon the lands of John Stapleton towards the SOUTH
and abut upon the Lord’s Waste to the NORTH.
John Herrod - his tenement in Puddingmoor
Thomas Yull
Edmund Ward, tent formerly in the occupation of William Matchett and since of Henry
Ferryman , with yards etc.
William Gowing, late Edmund Ward, tent formerly in the occupation of William
Matchett, since Henry Ferryman and now of Eizabeth Ward, widow, with yards and
1765
1769
1782
1797
1797
1838
Elizabeth Lee, wife of Joseph Lee, yeoman, heiress of Edward Ward, her father, (in the occupation of
Isaac Moore, deceased), also Ann, grand-daughter of Ward, and wife of John Andrews of Mutford,
wishes to inherit subsequently. Late William Matchett, Henry Ferryman, Elizabeth Ward, now Ann Lee,
with the yard. Abutments in the admission of John Herod 5 October 1670
That Elizabeth Lee, widow, and Ann Andrews, lately the wife of John Andrews of Barnby, husbandman.
Elizabeth admitted for the term of her life, Ann Andrews, late called Ann Lee, under the will of Edmund
Ward: Ann Andrews to have the house, but pay to her sister Sarah Lee the sum of 20s per year, or Sarah
shall take the profits until paid. Sarah Lee, now Sarah Russell, wife of Edward Russell, a gardener, says
that default made. Asks for power of entry to premises. Formerly in the occupation of William Matchett,
since of Henry Ferryman, late of Elizabeth Ward and then of Ann Lee. Sarah Russell, to have possession
of property, but must pay John Andrews, the son of Ann Lee, deceased, £21 on his reaching the age of
twenty-one.
Edward Russell to Philip Dykes, Esq., subject nevertheless for life of Sarah Russell [died 1829 aged 73]
and Edward Russell, to tent formerly in the occupation of William Matchett, afterwards of Henry
Ferryman, since of Elizabeth Ward, widow, and late of Ann Lee, with all the yards and grounds and
appurtenances belonging. Abutments 5 October 1670. On the east side thereof another small tent or
cottage hath since been erected.
Philip Dykes, Esq
SALE: of Philip Dykes’s estate: Lot 4 comprised two properties, this, and
27 Puddingmoor. This property is in heavy type:
thereabout.
Pump by the Owners and Occupiers of Lot 5.
excellent water, and Garden ; now occupied by the
Apportioned Land Tax
Quit Rent .. .
0
0
8
1
0
1 1/2
1839
1852
1862
Herod 1670. Ballygate Mount.
WE Crowfoot, late Dykes, copyhold
Rent 9d
1838
RATES BALLYGATE 22.2
1838
LAND OPPOSITE THE OLD RECTORY
1832
formerly Baxter
on the west side of Ballygate & the east side of Puddingmoor
1693
1736
1743
John Brewster & William Boonfellow, for part of a tent late Hawkes in Puddingmoor
Robert Smyth, part of a tent in Puddingmoor, late Brewster &Bunfellow, before Hawkes
Thomas Baxter & Robert Roe, hold tents late Brewster in Puddingmoor
Rent 4d
1751
1783
1812
Henry Baxter, tent in Puddingmoor, late his father, Thomas Baxter, Brewster, Hook
Richard Roe, tent in Puddingmoor, formerly Henry Baxter, before Thomas Baxter
1751
1761
1794
1799
1800
1818
1832
1832
John Rookins
Richard Roe, in Puddingmoor, late Hooke, Brewster, late John Roe, his father, decsd
Elizabeth Roe, widow, messe in Puddingmoor, late Richard Roe, decsd, her husband,
before John Roe
Widow Roe, Herself
Richard Roe, carpenter, messe in Puddingmoor. late Elizabeth Roe, widow, his
grandmother, & before Richard Roe, his grandfather
Philip Dykes, freehold messe in Puddingmoor, late Richard Roe, before of Elizabeth
Roe, his grandmother, before Richard Roe, his grandfather & formerly Hooks (later
Mrs Stone)
Elizabeth Stone, widow, part of a tent in Puddingmoor, late Philip Dykes, before
Richard Roe & formerly Baxter
Elizabeth Stone, tent in Puddingmoor, late Philip Dykes, before Richard Roe, formerly
Hooke
These last two pieces are laid into and situate at the south west corner of a piece of
land, now walled in and lying opposite the said Mansion
[Mrs Elizabeth Stone was the aunt of WE Crowfoot’s wife, Ellen.]
Rent 2d
Value 10s
?
4d
1832
situated in the NORTH EAST corner thereof, being late part of the Waste of the Manor, enclosed by
Philip Dykes on the EAST side of Roe’s Hill.)
1700
1740
1751
1779
1792
1792
1810
1839
Widow Gardner, tent in Puddingmoor, late Yells
Edmund Ward, formerly in occupation of Mary Blowers, widow, now in occupation
of Caleb Dunn, carpenter, with half a well & 4 rods of land set out with a hedge &
pales
Caleb Dunn, for a tent in Puddingmoor, late Yells, before Gardner (in 1757 James Smith)
COPY
Ann Smith, widow of James Smith, tent formerly in the occupation of Mary Blowers,
widow, and now in the occupation of James Smith, formerly Caleb Dunn
Ann Smith, widow, relict of James Smith, tent formerly in the occupation of Mary
Blowers, widow, lately of James Smith, and then of Robert West & half a well &
4 rods of land (received 17 November 1740)
Thomas Rede, on surrender of daughters of Ann Smith. Tent formerly Mary Blowers,
James Smith, & since of Robert West & half a well & 4 rods of land
Philip Dykes, from Thomas Rede, formerly of Mary Blowers, widow, lately of James
Smith & since of Robert West, with half a well & 4 rods of land (received 19
October 1792 at absolute surrender of Ann Smith, widow) (WE Crowfoot admitted 1839)
WE Crowfoot, tent formerly Mary Blowers, widow, lately James Smith, & since Robert
Ward & half a well & 4 rods of land
COPY
Rent 1d
6d
1593
6d
1649
1680
1693
1693
1746
1751
1753
1755
1765
1780
1860
1886
1919
Robert Cutlove, tent (parcel of 2 tents) in Puddingmoor late Soane (folio 273)
William Crane, gent, for a tent late Print in Puddingmoor
William Bendy, in Puddingmoor, formerly Soane, late Cutlove
William Bendy, tent late Crane, before Prints in Puddingmoor
William Bendy, tent late Crane, before Print in Puddingmoor (now T Rede)
Mary Bendy, tent formerly Crane, Prints, late William Bendy in Puddingmoor
William Bendy, tent in Puddingmoor, late his Father, before Cutlove
James Barber, tent in Puddingmoor late Mary Bendy, Crane, Prints
Thomas Rede, tent in Puddingmoor, late Bendy, formerly Cutlove
SALE: Lot 12 Ashman’s Estate of Robert Rede Rede
Two Freehold Cottages & Yards, situate close to the Town of Beccles, fronting the Old Road to
Bungay. No 395a on Plan, containing five perches
In the occupation of Messrs Pitchers and Aldred as yearly tenants, amounting to £9 p.a. The landlord
paying Rates and Taxes
SALE: LOT 5 Executors of James Culham
In Puddingmoor: 2 Brick & Tile Cottages, 4 Rooms, Outer Wash-house & Garden
in the occupation of Joseph Gray & George Weavers
SALE: LOT 2: PUDDINGMOOR: Brick & Tiled Double Cottage with small Garden in occupation of E
Bailey & E Staff
[withdrawn]
Task 4d
Rent 3d 1/2d
Rent 3d 1/2d
Rent 3d 1/2d
Rent 3d 1/2d
Rent 3d 1/2d
Rent 3d 1/2d
1851
1861
1871
1881
CENSUS 1881
Rede, Rede Rev
Cullum, James
Cullum, James
Cullum, James
Stimpson, Robert
Aldred, Jas late
Purland, Benj
Leighton
399
400
Pud
Pud
George LEIGHTON
Ellen LEIGHTON
25
24
M
F
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Mettingham, Suffolk, England
Head
Wife
M
1904
1907
1914
1914-1918 WAR SERVICE
Betts,
Middleton, George
Smith, Sidney
1927
1933+
1936
1948
1954
Staff, Ernest
Bailey, Ernest
Bailey, Ernest
Bailey, Ernest
Bailey, Ernest
Bailey, Ernest
1974
Bailey, Ernest
1851
1861
1871
1881
CENSUS 1881
Rede, Rede Rev
Cullum, James
Cullum, James
Cullum, James
Moore, William
Pitchers, Wm
Pitchers, Wm
Gower, Stephen
402
403
404
405
Labourer
Pud
Pud
Pud
Pud
Stephen GOWER
Ann GOWER
George GOWER
James READER
48
54
19
31
M
F
M
M
Mettingham, Suffolk, England
Hardley, Norfolk, England
Geldeston, Norfolk, England
Heckingham, Norfolk, England
Head
Wife
Son
M
U
M
Boarder ((Lodger))
1904
1907
1914
1914-1918 WAR SERVICE
Betts
Barker
Staff, Ernest
1927
1933+
1936
1948
1954
1965
1974
Staff, Ernest
Staff, Ernest
Staff, Ernest
Staff, Ernest
Staff, Ernest
Staff, Ernest
Staff, Ernest
Staff, Ernest
Ho
It is listed as a pub up to 1865. It appears to have been divided up into two cottages some time after 1900.
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1761
1772
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1782
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1835
1858
1864
1870
1870
Mary Martin, late her father
Hezekiah Martin of Great Yarmouth. One piece of land now built upon of half a rood
in Puddingmoor adjoining copyhold tenement, sometime of William Claxton, now or late of
John Norborne and right of taking water from a well called the Spittle Well.
Francis & Hannah James Cockrill (inn keeper)
James Cockrill, eldest son
Francis Turrill
Turrill, Francis, late Cockerills (Copy), Admitted 28 Nov 1755. Fine was £2 12s 6d
Turrell, Francis Copy
John Turrill, cordwainer, messuage & half a rood of land in Puddingmoor, purchased of
Hannah Cockrill & Francis Cockrill, adjoining copyhold tenement sometime of William
Claxton, now or late of John Norbens & right of taking water. Received 1755
Matthew Kerrison, surrendered by John Turrill
Sir Edward Kerrison, admitted on death of Matthew Kerrison, Esq. Land on which a messuage
now used as a pub called the Pigeons. (G Dowson 1828)
HG Dowson, merchant of Geldeston, admitted from Sir Edward Kerrison for £350.
Messuage used as a Public House, the Pigeons; half a rood, Puddingmoor, late Robert
Rede, clerk (later in the occupation of William Downing)
HG Dowson, surrenders copyhold to Jonathan Austin of Nottingham; mortgage of £2000 at 4 & 1/2%
The Pigeons in Puddingmoor near the entrance to the Town from Bungay.
The House a substantial brick building containing; a sunk cellar, mixing bar, spacious taproom, large and
small parlours, four sleeping rooms and landing, back kitchen and pantry.
A brick-built Stable for eight horses with loft over; a newly erected Stable for eight horses, Cart Lodge,
Cow House and Yard at the back of the House.
TO BE LET: The Pigeons at Beccles. Robert Godbold senior, farmer, St John’s, Bungay
Rev Octavius Hartley, surrender by HG Dowson; received 1828
TO BE LET: A good Cottage with Stable, Cow House & Outbuildings (late “The Pigeons”), with the
option of 2 1/2 acres of meadow in return for the use of two chambers as an Infirmary. A couple without
incumbrance preferred - Rev AO Hartley
COPY
Rent 2s
According to a photograph which appears to be of this building it states that it was “demolished in 1963 and a house Colbercyn
stands there now.” This is 43 Puddingmoor.
Samuel Fisk
Ann Fisk
M
65
Ellough, Suffolk
Wife
1841
1844
1850
1851
1855
1858
1860
1861
HV Dowson
DIRECTORY
DIRECTORY
HG Dowson
DIRECTORY
Godbold, Roibert
Godbold, Robert
Downing, Henry
Downing, Mary
Woods, William
Godbold, William
Godbold, William
Bullen, Maria
Bullen, Jas
Bullen, James
£12
£10- 10s
Pub
The Three Pigeons
The Three Pigeons
Pub
The Three Pigeons
£11- 5s
?
1865
1871
1881
CENSUS 1881
Godbold, Robert
Hartley, AO Rev
Hartley, AO Rev
Buller late
Fiske, Sam
Fiske, Sam
£12
£12
407
408
Pud
Pud
Samuel FISK
Ann FISKM
M
Ellough, Suffolk, England
Ellough, Suffolk, England
Carpenter Journeyman
65
F
1851
1861
1871
1881
CENSUS 1881
Rede, Rede Rev
Godbold
Hartley, AO Rev
Hartley, AO Rev
Weavers, Alan
Purland, Benj
Hambling, Sarah
Purland, Benj
410
unemployed
411
412
413
Pud
Benjamin PURLAND
M
45
M
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Pud
Pud
John PURLAND
Samuel A. PURLAND
U
20
U
M
15
Beccles, Suffolk, England
M
Agriculture Labourer
Son
Beccles, Suffolk, England
1904
1906/7 Survey
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1914
1922
1927
1933+
1936
1948
1954
1965
1974
Hockey, AK
Aldred, Arthur
(cesspool in Little Common)
Nobbs, John
Winter, Samuel
Winter, Samuel
Winter, Samuel
Winter, Samuel J
Davis, Albert
Davis, Albert
/
/
1851
1861
1871
1881
CENSUS 1881
Rede, Rede Rev
Godbold
Hartley, AO Rev
Hartley, AO Rev
Rackland, Phoebe
Elliott, Thomas
/
Purland, Benj
415
Pud
Alice PURLAND
18
F
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Head
1906/7 Survey
1907
Hartley (London) Boreham, Jas
1922
1927
1933+
1936
1948
1954
1965
1974
Nobbs, John
Roper, John
Roper, John
Roper, John
Roper, John W
Roper, John W
Roper, John W
/
/
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1761
1770
1770
1771
1783
1794
1796
1796
1860
12s
Jacob Moore, late Bardwell
Jacob Moore, late Bellward
Jacob Moore died
Jacob Moore, from Jacob Moore, the middle part of my house, now in the occupation
of John Smith
Ann Burrell, (nee Moore), from her Uncle Jacob Moore. Newly built, in occupation
of Mary Poots. Messe in Puddingmoor (in 1781 Parker Burrell)
Death of Jacob Moore. To Jacob Moore, his son: middle part of his house
Jacob Moore surrendered to Ann Burrell, late Ann Moore, by Parker Burrell, her husband,
by will of her Uncle, gave her new built house in Beccles in occupation of Mary Poots,
then to Jacob Moore, the younger, in Puddingmoor
John Moore, admitted to land of his Uncle
Robert Rede
SALE: Ashman’s Estate of Robert Rede Rede
Lot 11; Three Freehold Cottages with Gardens and Yard, No 394b on Plan, containing Twelve Perches.
Situate close to the Town of Beccles, in Puddingmoor, fronting the Old Road to Bungay.
In the occupation of Messrs Purland, Purland and Aldred as yearly tenants at Rents amounting to £9
per annum. The Landlord pays Rates and Taxes.
COPY
Rent 1s
COPY
1851
1861
1871
1881
CENSUS 1881
Rede, Rede Rev
Godbold
Hartley, AO Rev
Hartley, AO Rev
Pallant, William
Purland, William
Purland, William
Elvin, Rachel
417
418
419
420
Pud
Pud
Pud
Pud
Rachel ELVIN
Francis ELVIN
Samuel ELVIN
William ELVIN
47
21
14
8
F
M
M
M
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Weston, Suffolk, England
Shipmeadow, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Head
Son
Son
Son
U
U
U
Agriculture Labourer
Agriculture Farmers Cowboy
Scholar
1904
1906/7 Survey
1907
1914
1922
1927
1933
1936
1948
1954
1965
1974
Betts, Chas
West, William
West, William
West, William
/
/
/
/
/
Pigeons
1904
1906/7 Survey
1907
1914
1922
1927
1933+
1936
1948
1954
1965
1974
Betts, CC
Betts, Chas
Barker
Carey, Margaret
dwelling
Carey, Mrs
Barker, Robert
Spaul, Oliver
Whall, Robert
Payne, Jos
/
/
/
/
/
1914
1922
1927
1933+
1936
1948
1954
1965
1974
Betts, Chas
Balls, Walter G
Tutthill, William
Tuthill, William
Mitchell, Wm
/
/
/
/
/
adjoining Lot 2, and late in the occupation of George Weeds, at the rent of £5. per annum ; now
Gardens, situate in Puddingmoor, Beccles, and consisting of Four tenements, now or late in the
occupation of Sarah Jay, William Mills, Charles Larke, (as yearly tenants) and of the Widow Rackham,
(as a weekly tenant) at a rental of £16. per annum, or thereabout.
LOT 3. An excellent FREEHOLD brick and tiled COTTAGE, (nearly new) situate in Puddingmoor,
The Owners and Occupiers of this Lot are to have the right of using the Pump and welt and the
northermost Privy upon Lot 2, paying one-fifth part of the expence of repairing and cleansing them.
Apportioned land Tax .2s
[This property, Lot 3, seems to be Puddingmoor BG & was tenanted by James Laws in 1841 Value £3 ,
number 304]
LOT 5. Two good FREEHOLD COTTAGES, (one of them newly built, brick and tiled) with small
a moiety of the expence of repairing and cleansing the same.
Apportioned Land Tax 8s;
[This property Lot 5 was bought-in at the auction, but seems to be Puddingmoor AA or AC? & was
owned by William Crowfoot in 1841: tenants then:
Jay (late),
Esther Root
Charles Lark
£3
no 307
£4
no 308]
Friday, 16 November, 1860
Listed Buildings of Suffolk:
16th century. Initials TBC for Thomas Colby for whom the hall was built and d. 1593 which is considered the completion date.
3 storeys and attic. Red brick embattled parapet, crow stepped gables. Octagonal buttresses at corners with moulded brick
pinnacles. Plai tiles. Brick octagonal chimneys with moulded caps and bases. 3 windows to entrance front, brick mullion transom,
with drip moulds. Ground and 1st floors have pediments. These windows have imitation stone quoins and heads in cement, in some
cases removed to show original to show original treatment. Main entrance door with 4-centred arch in moulded brick with square
headed drip mould. Interior: stairs in oak with solid oak treads. There is an older staircase leading to the attic. There is original
panelling. Several contemporary fireplaces in stone.
Polygonal angle buttresses with circular decorated pinnacles. The windows are mullioned and transomed of 4 or 5 lights with
transom, diminishing to 3 with transom on the 1st floor, and in the gables to 3 and 2 without transom. All the windows are of brick
and all the principal ones carry pediments. The doorway still has a four centred arch with continuous mouldings. Hood moulds on
big stops.
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1449
ground
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1460.1
Geoff Russell (Pedder), Wm Plomer (Plumber), John Rede (Yeoman), Hy Lyster (lyster), Jn Greene
(Souter), & Jn Borell (Souter) assembled malefactors & disturbers of our Peace, armed and arrayed in
warlike manner, broke into the Close of Peter Garneys with force of arms and carried away his goods to
the value of 10 marks, and lay in wait to kill him at Beccles and assaulted and beat and wounded and evil
treated him, so that his life was despaired of, and threatened his men and servants with loss of their lives
and mutilation of their members, so that they for a great time did not dare to go about the business of the
said Peter. Witness Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester, Guardian of the Kingdom. (Pat Rol)
(Chandler), Jn Roo (Webster), Rich Durny, (Pedder) Geoff Ketyll (Baxter), Ralph Barbour (Barber),
Sir Robert de Roos probably lived at Roos Hall.
Thomas Roos
Sir Wm de Roos (temp Richard II = Agnes, daughter of Wm de Nairford of Wisset)
Joan de Roos = Sir Roger de Willington
Estate sold to Garneys of Redisham
Robt Garneys of Beccles (died 1411) = Katherine Brooke (died 1405)
Peter Garneys (died 1451) = Anne, daughter of one of heirs of Ralph Ramsey
Peter Garneys accuses Wm Oldton, Parson of Beccles, Clerk, Thos Oldton (Draper), Jn Birlyngham
Manor and a little pasture adjoining.
" And now of late time certain persons of Beccles, not his welwylers, of malice confered me of the same
town to him, and in my absence in riotous wise came to the said hill, and certain broom and brakes there
growing have and rpt up and bare it away, saying there openly, with great cry and clamour: "This is our
own Common". Whereupon I took an oyer and demyner against them, as my learned counsel gave me.
And when they could not justify this deed and riot they then voiced it was the paper and several
to the house of Bury, as appellant to here lordship of Beccles and to fortify this they informed then Wm
Babyngton, monk of Bury, late Chamberer and now Abbot, to which office of Chambourer the town and
lordship of Beccles is assigned, that is called Jeraldys Hill with the pasture annexed lying between the
Hill and the gates of my Manor appetant to his manor and lordship of Beccles. William Dalyngton, with
the supportation of mighty lordship, takes an anssire against me."
Garneys being of great age and feebleness not able to obtain Counsel and liable to be disinherited.
Edmund Garneys (died 1485) = 1. Matilda, daughter of Thos Ellis, Mayor of Norwich
Edmund Garneys (died 1485) = 2. Eliz, daughter of Sir John Jermy of Metfield (d. 1485)
Thomas Garneys (died 1527) = Anne, daughter of Thos Brampton of Brampton, Norf
Charles I (died 1627) = Martha Cranfield, sister of Earl of Middlesex
No heir. 1566 Manor held of Thos Playters.
Thomas Colby (died 1588) =1. Ursula nee Rede (above) [see Rede family]
Thomas Colby built Roos Hall
William Grimstone (above)
[Robert Suckling, Mayor of Norwich]
Purchased by Sir John Suckling, Knt, Secretary of State & Comptroller of Household to James I &
[ she = 2. Thomas Browne of Beccles ]
[= 3. Sir John Brend of Beccles ]
[= 4. Thomas Colby, son of Jn Colby of Brundish. (died 1588) ]
1575
1583
1593
1600
she = 2.William Grimstone in 1590
Sir John Suckling, Cavalier Poet. (He does not appear to have inherited)
Sir Robt Rich [Bart] (1638-1699) =Dame Mary, buried in Beccles Churchyard.
Given to such poor persons as helped to quench the fire at Rosehall
Sir Charles Rich [3rd Bart] died 1706 u.m.
Field-Marshal Sir Robt Rich [4th Bart] (died 1768) =Elizabeth, dau of Col Edward Griffith
Lieut General Sir Robt Rich, [5th Bart] (died 1785) = Mary, only dau of Rich Ludlow of Ardsallgate.
Sale of Mansion House [long description]
Mary Francis Rich = Rev Sir Chas (Bostock) Rich LLD of Waverley Abbey, Farnham
SALE:- Beccles: On Tuesday 30th instant, by order of the executors of the late Sir Robert Rich, Bart,
deceased, on his late premises known by the name of Rose Hall at Beccles: All the genuine Household
Furniture, Tapestry Hangings, Paintings, Prints & Drawings, Capital Brewing Coppers & Utensils,
useful kitchen furniture etc. & which will more particularly be described in catalogues which may be had
on Saturday 27th at most inns at Bury, Ipswich, Bungay, Yarmouth & of the auctioneer, Limehouse,
London.
Sold Manor to Thos Rede of Beccles (1732-1811) for £12,160
Robert Rede, (1763-1822) [built Ashman's]
Rev Robt Rede (formerly Cooper) Rede, (died 1852) his nephew.
FD Robinson
FWD Robinson living in Roos Hall by 1879 until 1933
1655.1
1667
1699
1706
1768
1777
1785
1785:
1805
1811
1822
1854
1883c
1881Robinson, FWD
1904Robinson, FWD
1914
1922
1927
1936
1948
1954
1965
1974
Robinson, FWD
Roos Hall
50
1682
1693
1712
“1829”
1852
1880s
Thomas Colby
Sir Robert Rich, Bart., for the Manor of Rosehall, sometime William Grimstone, jux, before
Colby & Garney
Sir Robert Rich, for the Manor of Rosehall
Lady Mary Rich, for the Manor of Rosehall
Rev Rede Rede, late R Rede, formerly Sir R Rich, for the Manor of Rosehall
Buckley & others
[Lord of the Manor SW Rix]
Rent 13s 5d 1/2d
Rent 13s 5d 1/2d
Rent 13s 5d 1/2d
1634
1649
1651
part,
1652
1652
1693
1700
1736
1746
1755
1788
1823
Robert Harman, COPYHOLD
Proclamation: Whosoever did claim any right to the tenement in which Robert Harman, deceased, did
dwell and where he died, with yard and gardens, by estimation two and a half roods, and part of the
waste ground, three roods, anciently called Ballygate Mount lying
BETWEEN Ballygate on the EAST
and the street called Puddingmoor in part and the land on which the lord’s pound formerly stood, in
and a footpath leading from Beccles Market Place to Puddingmoor in the WEST;
abutting upon the land called Watery Lane towards the SOUTH
and upon Ballygate towards the NORTH
In the 36th year of Queen Elizabeth [1594] granted to Robert Herring and his heirs by quarterly
rent of 12d.
The lands and tents of Robert Harman were handed back to the manor, to Joseph Harbor:
a messe or tent and one rood of land at the south end of the Free School,
BETWEEN Spittlehill on the SOUTH
and a messe late John Thorne of the NORTH [Leman House]
abutting upon Ballygate towards the EAST
and Puddingmoor towards the WEST
Received 1634 on the surrender of Arthur Thornton and Elizabeth, his wife.
Ann Harman, late wife of Robert Harman, deceased, a cottage or tent with yard and garden called
Ballygate Mount, counting eastward 2 roods west, where Robert Harman lived and died.
Alice Stone, a tenement late Harbour at the Hospital COPY (now William Bendy)
Alice Stone, a tenement late Harbour at the Hospital COPY (now William Bendy)
William Bendy, a tenement by the Hospital, late Stone COPYHOLD
William Bendy, [born 1667] tanner, died, William Bendy to inherit the messuage or tenement and lands
of one rood lying at the south end of the Free School in Ballygate
BETWEEN a piece of land called Spittal Hill on the SOUTH
The messuage of John Thorne on the NORTH [Leman House]
Ballygate to the EAST
Puddingmoor to the WEST
(see Mary Bendy admitted 1755)
Mary Bendy, [born 1729] daughter of William Bendy,[William Bendy died in December 1754]
messuage and land adjoining the Free School, now in the occupation of Liddiman & Bridges.[see
Ballygate list No 29, 1756: late Robert Briggs 1s 10d]
John Leyland & Mary, his wife, formerly Bendy [John Leyland married Mary Bendy in July 1763],
surrendered to Robert Rede, gent: an Ancient & decayed tenement in Beccles with the land
adjoining of 1 rood lying at the south end of the Free School in Ballygate
BETWEEN a piece of land called Spittal Hill on the SOUTH
The messuage of John Thorne on the NORTH [Leman House]
Ballygate to the EAST
Puddingmoor to the WEST
Copyhold; received 1755 from her father, William Bendy
Rev Robert Rede, (late Robert Rede Cooper) received by will of Robert Rede, Copyhold: ancient
and decayed messe with land of one rood lying at the south end of the Free School in Ballygate
BETWEEN a piece of land called Spittal Hill on the SOUTH
The messuage of John Thorne on the NORTH [Leman House]
Ballygate to the EAST
Puddingmoor to the WEST
Robert Rede received 19 December 1788 on surrender of John Leyland & Mary, his wife
[This became absorbed in the property of Rev Rede Rede and was part of Lot 9, St Mary’s, in the Sale
of the Rede Estate in November 1860, and was described as:
Rent 10d
1853
1858
the Manor of Beccles, and subject to the annual Rent of ten pence.” ]
Mrs Loiuisa Fowke, & others, one rood of land lying at the south end of the Free
School where an ancient messe formerly stood. Copyhold
Agreed that AO Hartley, tenant of adjoining premises be allowed to erect a building against the gable
end of the School house, taking care to carry off all water from the gable and that neither he nor his
successors be allowed to break into the gable by fixtures within the building.
ancient messe formerly stood, late Fowke and others
1693
1700
1736
1751
1751
Widow Gardner, tent in Puddingmoor, late Yell, COPY
John Ward, part of tent in Puddingmoor, late Yells, before Gardner COPY
Edmund Ward, tent in Puddingmoor, late Edmund Ward, before Yells, formerly
Garnder COPY, (now Isaac Moore & William Moore)
William Girling & Isaac Moore, for a tent in Puddingmoor
1593
1614c
1638
1639
1649
DIVISION OF PROPERTY ?
1693
1736
1751
1765
“1829”
1853
John Wells, for his tent & grounds in Puddingmoor late Peck
George Garden, for a tent & land in Puddingmoor, late John Wells (folio 67)
William Watson, one tent in Puddingmoor of John Wells (William Bendy & William
Brettenham 1740)
Robert Girling, for a tent in Puddingmoor, sometime Peck, after Wells (folio 171)
Robert Girling, Puddingmoor, for 2 tents
Task 2s 4d
Task 2s 4d
Task 2s 4d
Wiliam Bendy & William Brittenham of Norwich, Two tents in Puddingmoor (now
John & William Crisp
Wiliam Bendy & William Brittenham of Norwich, Two tents in Puddingmoor (now
John & William Crisp)
William Bendy, two tents there [in Puddingmoor] late his Father
Rev Rede Rede, two tents, formerly Bendy
Louisa Fowke etc., two tents in Puddingmoor, formerly Bendy & one other
Rent 1s 5d
Rent 1s 5d
Rent 1s 5d
1668
1693
1693
1700
1729
1736
1742
1744
1750
1757
1761
1772
1773
Utber, Margaret Pitfield, for divers lands, late Gibson, since Bradley, late Thomas
Utber, her former husband
Renaldo Pitfield, for a tent in Puddingmoor
John Wild, for a tent in Puddingmoor, late Doggett & Utber
John Wild, tent in Puddingmoor late Utber
Rebecca Fairchild, late Pitfield, before Newbury
Rebecca Fairchild, for a tent in Puddingmoor, late Wild, late Utber
Rebecca Fairchild, tent in Puddingmoor, late Wilde, formerly Utber (Rebecca Ives later)
Thomas Fulcher, tent in Puddingmoor late Wilde
DEED No 62:-
William Bendy, Tanner, eldest son and heir of William Bendy, Tanner, deceased devisee of will.
Whereas a marriage lately solemnised between William Bendy and Mary one of the daughters of William
Ma(r)sh of Gillingham, Yeoman, a marriage portion of £250 agreed:
All that Tan Office or Yard lying in Beccles with the Bark Barn, Mill, House, Stables, Yards, Gardens,
Sheds, Vats, Utensils. And Meadows near adjoining called Wild's Meadows and Stables &co.
William Bendy, tent formerly Fairchild, Wild, Fulcher, late William Bendy
Charles Bendy, late Fairchild, before Pitfield (now Edward Blowers)
William Bendy, late Charles [Bendy] [see AAB below]
SALE: Beccles: house late occupied by William Bendy, with bark barns, mill house, buildings, yards,
Rent 8d
Rent 5d
Rent 5d
Rent 1s
Rent 5d
Rent 5d
Rent part of 3s 5d
Rent 1s
1829
1861
meadows, 4 acres. NB 115 very fine trees upon the premises
Rev Robert Rede, tent in Puddingmoor, late Robert Rede, formerly Bendy (later
Thomas Fowke)
Francis Fowke, Esq & Louisa Charlotte his wife & others to Charles Dashwood, Esq.
for £32 15s 6d apportioned rent
One piece of Land in Puddingmoor, formerly an Ozier Yard, now forminf#g part of a Meadow called
Wilde’s Meadow lying at the South WEst corner thereof & adjoining the River Waveney on the West.
1600.2
1668
1700.1
1729
1761
1772
Thomas Utber
Margaret Utber Pitfield, for a meadow in Puddingmoor, formerly Swant, since Fletcher, late
Pollus, last Thomas Utber, her former husband (now Charles Bendy)
John Wild
Rebecca Fairchild, late John Wild
Charles Bendy, late Fairchild, before Wild (now Edward Blowers)
William Bendy, late Charles [Bendy] [see AA above]
Rent part of 3s 5d
Rent 2s 5d
1668
1729
1761
1772
1806
Utber, Margaret Pitfield, part of lands late Gibson, since Matthews
Bellward, Richard, late Putfield (now Le Grys)
Robert Le Grys, late Bellward
Robert Le Grys, late Stockwood see also Artis, vide William Crowfoot under the title
Artis,
see Sale notice of Robert Le Grys 17 October 1767
Thomas Farr, messe, late Crowfoot, Le Grys, Stockwood
Rent 2s 1d
Rent 2s 1d
esse formerly Stockwood, Thomas Farr 1806; HS Farr 1851; Nathaniel Pells 1865
1576
1593
1652c
1668
William Grimston, for the tents & grounds before Denny, formerly Freeston
James Aldus, for a tent at the Hospital, belonging to Rosehall sometime Clements
& Freestone (folio 192)
James Aldous, (Copy) tent, Pringe (later Fisher)
Task 8d
Rent 4s
1576
1593
1617c
1668
Humphrey Trame, of the Hospital, for the tent Sterling’s in Puddingmoor in the right of the house
William Stedman, for a tent in Puddingmoor, late Humphrey Trame (folio 68)
Hospital Master, messe in Puddingmoor, late Starling, since Thorne
Task 5d
Rent 4d
1576
4d
1593
1611c
Thomas Vynior, tent in Puddingmoor, late Francis Rede, before Crask (folio 50)
Task 4d
1714
1714/5
1714/15
1722/3
1733
1735/6
George Hill of Great Yarmouth, surgeon, only surviving son and heir of John Hill, late of Mutford, Clerk
by Elizabeth his last wife, and brother and next heir of Henry Hill (another son of John Hill by Elizabeth)
of ONE PART
and Marmaduke Barchard of Great Yarmouth, mariner of the OTHER PART
in consideration of £50
ALL THAT his Capital Messuage or Tenement where John Haward formerly dwelt and lately Samuel
Baker did dwell, with Tanning Office, Houses, Outhouses, Edifices, Buildings, Yards, Orchards &
Grounds
AND ALSO
That other Messuage near there with edifices etc by Jeoffrey Purvis lately used or occupied all or the
greatest part of the premises, now in the use of John Meek and Stephen Seaman the younger and all the
ways, easments, commonage and appurtenances to the premises
BETWEEN: The Messuages, Yards and Grounds formerly of William Crane, Gent, deceased, and late
of One Short on the SOUTH PART
and the Parsonage House and Yards belonging to the Rectory of Beccles on the NORTH PART
Puddingmoor to the EAST
RENT of one Pepper Corn on 7th of September to John Hill
To repay £52 10s on September next
INDENTURE (SALE by LEASE AND RELEASE) BETWEEN
George Hill of Great Yarmouth, Gent of ONE PART
William Barnes of Beccles, baker of the OTHER PART
ALL THAT MESSUAGE formerly of Samuel Baker AND those tenements now in the
OCCUPATION OF John Meek, John Harvey, Henry Rising and Thjomas Scothborow
FOR THE SUM of £110.
Witnesses: Henry Clarke, J Schuldham, jun
INDENTURE (ASSIGNMENT of MORTGAGE) BETWEEN
Marmaduke Barchard of Great Yarmouth, mariner of the FIRST PART
George Hill of Great Yarmouth, surgeon etc of the SECOND PART
William Barnes, of Beccles, baker, & Abraham Browne of Beccles, Maltster (Trustee) THIRD PART
Marmaduke Barchard to receive £51 5s
INDENTURE (LEASE & RELEASE for one year) BETWEEN
William Barnes, of Beccles, baker of FIRST PART
Edward Mingay of Ditchingham, linen weaver & Richard Britten of Mettingham, miller OTHER PART
ALL THOSE Messuages etc Orientations the same until:
upon another Messuage and Lands of William Barnes to the SOUTH
in the OCCUPATION of Richard Ely, Thomas Knighting, Robert Bolt & - Sewell & several others
Marriage to take place between John Mingay (the son) & Mary Barnes [born 1699]
INDENTURE (LEASE & RELEASE) BETWEEN
John Mingay of Ditchingham, linen weaver & Mary his wife, daughter of William Barnes, baker,
deceased [He died April 1730], William Barnes of the City of London, toacconist (eldeast son & heir
apparent of William Barnes), John Barnes of Beccles, baker & Matthew Barnes of Worlingham, yeoman
(the other sons of William Barnes) of FIRST PART
John Singleton of Mettingham, yeoman & John Sewell of Earsham, Norfolk, linen weaver of the
OTHER PART
Samuel Rix of Denton, cheese factor of the THIRD PART
The cost seems to be £200
INDENTURE (RELEASE) BETWEEN
John Singleton of Mettingham, yeoman, John Sewell of Earsham, linen weaver, John Mingay of
Ditchingham, linen weaver & Mary, his wife of the FIRST PART
Robert Boult of Beccles, Tanner of the SECOND PART
1741
1745
1755
1766
1767
1770
1770
executors of the will of Henry Cooper, mariner of the FIRST PART
Robert Boult paid £60 & Henry Cooper [a mortgage] paid £100 to those of the First Part.
INDENTURE (DEED OF GIFT) BETWEEN
Robert Boult the elder of Beccles, tanner [d 1762 widower] of ONE PART
Robert Boult, his son, wheelwright of Aldeby, Norfolk
ALL THOSE PREMISES in the
OCCUPATION OF: Robert Boult, the elder, John Smith, Francis Bean, Joseph Nicholls, Simon
Woodward, Samuel Young, Francis Davy, Thomas Baxter, Benjamin Boult & John Brooks
INDENTURE (ASSIGNMENT of MORTGAGE) BETWEEN
Henry Cooper of Great Yarmouth , mariner & John Playford, of Great Yarmouth, house carpenter,
Robert Boult of Beccles, tanner of the SECOND PART
Joseph Neech of Great Yarmouth, Esq of Great Yarmouth of the THIRD PART
INDENTURE (ASSIGNMENT of MORTGAGE) BETWEEN
Susannah Neech of Great Yarmouth, widow, sole executrix of the will of Joseph Neech, Esq her late
husband of the FIRST PART
Robert Boult, tanner of the SECOND PART
John Spurgeon of Great Yarmouth, gentleman, of the FOURTH PART
in the OCCUPATION OF Robert Boult, James Boast, Joseph Nicholls, Simon Woodard, Francis Davy,
William Dunn, John Brookes, Francis Beane [d 1762], their assigns or under-tenants
INDENTURE (LEASE & RELEASE) BETWEEN
Robert Boult of Wheatacre, All Saints, Norfolk, farmer, eldest son and heir at law of Robert Boult of
Beccles, tanner of the FIRST PART
Richard Gooding of Beccles, soap boiler & tallow chandler of the SECOND PART
John Spurgeon of Great Yarmouth, gent of the THIRD PART
John Preston, of Beccles, locksmith of the FOURTH PART
now in the OCCUPATION OF John Webster, Thomas Copeman and Richard Gooding and their assigns
and undertenants
INDENTURE BETWEEN:
Richard Gooding of Beccles, Soap Boiler & Tallow Chandler of ONE PART
William Carpenter of Aldeby, Norfolk, Gent of the OTHER PART
MORTGAGE of £100 at 4 & 1/2%
ALL THAT Messuage, late of John Sewell, John Mingay & Mary, his wife, since of Mary Bonet and
then of Richard Gooding
with the Cottages, Potash, Lime Kiln, outhouses, edifices, buildings, yards, gardens in Beccles
BETWEEN Puddingmoor on the EAST
River Waveney on the WEST
Lands belonging to the Rectory to the NORTH
Another Messuage and Land late of Matthew Barnes to the SOUTH
IN THE OCCUPATION OF John Webster, Thomas Copeman and Richard Gooding
INDENTURE BETWEEN:
William Carpenter of the FIRST PART
Richard Gooding & Priscilla, his wife of the SECOND PART
John Preston of Beccles, ironmonger of the THIRD PART
Thomas Rede of Beccles, Gent of the FOURTH PART
John Bilby of Beccles, plumber & glazier of the FIFTH PART
Mortgage not repaid.
John Preston had erected some buildings on the premises by virtue of a covenant with Richard Gooding,
contained in a Lease of part of the premises. John Preston empowered to take them down and use the
materials for his own use. Richard Gooding had agreed to the sale of all the premises for £230 to John
Preston. The mortgage being repaid to Wiliam Carpenter.
MORTGAGE of £200 from John Preston to William Grimmer of Herringfleet, Gent
ALL THOSE PREMISES in the occupation of John Preston, John Webster, Thomas Copeman, Oliver
Wicket, - Sparham, Abraham Bray, Robert Dawson & James Horth
1775
1761
1775
1783
1785
1787
1789
1790
1790
1792
1803
TO MANOR of BECCLES one shilling & one halpenny.
(Note in Margin: The barley rent is paid by Mr Lark the present owner of part of the property & the rent
of 1s 1d 1/2d by Charles Chinery the owner of the other part)
John Preston borrowed another £100 on Mortgage in 1772
John Preston died intestate. John Preston, aged 13 the heir at Law.
CERTIFICATE OF MARRIAGE etc
Marriage 1761: John Preston of this Parish, single man & Ann Utting of the same, single woman were
married by licence on 7 May 1761 by John Lodington, minister. Witnessed by Robert le Grys, Ann
Lodington.
Baptism: April 12, 1762: John son of John & Ann Preston
Burial:
Certified as true record from the Register, 29 April, 1829, Hugh Owen, Rector
INDENTURE between
William Grimmer of ONE PART
Aldous Arnold of Lowestoft, merchant seems to have taken over mortgage.
INDENTURE of Lease & Release Between
John Preston of Walbrook in the City of London, Gentleman (only son & heir at law of John Preston,
late of Beccles, ironmonger) of ONE PART
Edward Hooper of Seething Lane, Gent & Charles Pinkston of Seething Lane, Gent
Lease for a year.
ALL THAT Messuage with the offices Yards in the oiccupation of Mrs - Martin for rent of £10 a year
ALSO
ALL THAT Messuage in the occupation of Mrs Eleanor Preston
ALSO the parcel of Garden Ground in the occupation of Thomas Copeman for Rent of £6
ALSO the Lime Kiln, Barn & Yard in the tenure of Robert Chinery Rent of £5 15s
MORTGAGE Between
Aldous Arnold of the FIRST PART
Eleanor Preston, widow of John Preston, ironmonger of the SECOND PART
Elizabeth Balls the THIRD PART who lends on mortgage £300 in place of Aldous Arnold
INDENTURE Between
Robert Cracknell of Fressingfield, farmer & Elizabeth his wife, who was late called Elizabeth Balls,
spinster of the FIRST PART
Eleanor Preston of the SECOND PART
Edmund Barber of Aldeby, Norfolk, Gent of the THIRD PART who takes over Mortgage of £300
MORTGAGE transferred to William Howes of Beccles for £313 10s
Charles Bishop purchased premises for £260, being the best price that could be obtained.
£173 6s 8d to Edward Hooper & Charles Pinkston & £86 13s 4d to Eleanor Preston
MORTGAGE between Charles Bishop & Edward Hooper & Charles Pinkston
LEASE & RELEASE between
Edward Hooker of Stoke Newington, Gent of FIRST PART
Charles Pinkiston of Seething Lane in the City of London, Gent of the SECOND PART
John Lincoln of Beccles of the THIRD PART
Purchased for £380.
ALL THAT Messuage late of John Preston etc and the ground to the NORTH END of the Messuage
extending as far as the Posts & Rails
Puddingmoor on the EAST
Upon a Barn part of the hereditaments lately conveyed by Hooker, Pinkeston & Eleanor Preston to
Robert Chenery on the WEST
AND the Lime Kiln Yard (also conveyed to Robert Chenery) on the NORTH
The Garden or Orchard in the occupation of Anne Martin mentioned later on the SOUTH
INDENTURE BETWEEN
John Lincoln of the FIRST PART
Edward Hooper of the SECOND PART
1806
1824
1829
1829
1829
Eleanor Preston of the Fourth Part
Charles Bishop of Doctor’s Commons, London of the FIFTH PART
Elizabeth Cotton of Brockdish, spinster f the SIXTH PART for absolute purchase of property for £250,
although the deeds pole having been injured by mice and the material parts much defaced
ALL THAT Messuage etc, late of John Preston, then of John Lincoln.
BETWEEN
Puddingmoor on the EAST
A Barn, part hereditaments sold to Robert Chinery to the WEST
upon a Yard called the Lime Kilnm Yard sold to Robert Chinery on the NORTH
on the Garden or Orchard late parcel of the premises granted and released to Henry Larke formerly in
the occupation of Ann Martin afterwards of John Lincoln then late of William Rede, Esq and the
untenanted, with free ingress
Cotton, spinster, deceased, was well acquainted with Elizabeth Cotton, and also with John Cotton, late
of Wingfield, Gent, deceased and that she was cousin to Elizabeth and John Cotton. Elizabeth Cotton
and John Cotton were brother & sister, and John Cotton was heir at law to Elizabeth Cotton. John
Cotton married Phoebe Cotton, her sister and had an only son John Cotton of Weybread, Gent
Elizabeth Cotton of Beccles, spinster of the OTHER PART
Absolute purchase of Land or Garden for £42
ALL THAT piece of Land by estimation 2 rods
ABUTTING on the boarded fence of Elizabeth Cotton dividing the properties on the NORTH
on the wash-house of Elizabeth Cotton on the EAST
on the remainder of the Garden of Henry Larke on the SOUTH
on the Warehouse of Robert Chinery on the WEST
This was part of 1 acre of ground by Lease & Release of Thomas Farr 6 Dec 1792 of the FIRST PART
Henry Larke of the SECOND PART
John Farr of Beccles FOURTH PART
DEATH of Miss Cotton intestate, leaving John Cotton of Wingfield, Esq, her Brother, (who was a
lunatic) her heir at law.
Mr Cotton died a widower 25 December 1826, leaving John Cotton of Weybread, Gent, his only son
and heir at law
SALE of Messuage by Mr J Balls on 27 February 1829 at the King’s Head, Beccles at 12 o’clock.
A neat sash-windowed Dwelling House in good repair in Puddingmoor comprising: a Vestibule, two
Parlours, a Kitchen, Wash house, Store Room, Pantry, Closets and Cellar, three good Chambers, a
Garden partly walled-in and planted with fruit trees and a pump of excellent water.
The premises are Freehold and subject to no outgoing whatever and are now in the occupation of Mr
Edwin Cooper, artist, as tenant from year to year at the yearly Rent of £12.
[This was crossed out: “The proprietor, being an inhabitant of Beccles is entitled to depasture three
Beasts free of Expense upon Beccles Fen]
AFFIDAVIT as to HEIRSHIP
Sarah Wayth of Eye, widow maketh an oath. She is 71 and from her youth to the death of Elizabeth
John Cotton of Weybread, Suffolk, Gent of the FIRST PART
John Norman of Beccles, builder of the SECOND PART
James Utton of Beccles, carpenter of the THIRD PART
Richard Bohun of Beccles, Gent of the FOURTH PART
RECITING that Elizabeth Cotton died intestate in March 1824, her property went to her brother.
John Cotton the son arranged for the sale on 27 February 1829 at auction at the King’s Head. John
Norman the highest bidder at £240 as agent for James Utton
ORIENTATIONS
Upon certain Cottages of Charles Chinery (theretofore a Barn belonging to Robert Chinery) in PART
Upon the Piece of Land on the WEST
1850
Rede, Esq, [1767-1830 younger brother of Robert Rede ] with free access.
upon a piece of Land or Garden in PART & the Garden of Henry Lark on the SOUTH
IN OCCUPATION formerly of Ann Martin, afterwards of John Lincoln & since of Thomas William
The Garden [described previously]
JAMES UTTON by his will appointed his widow Esther Utton, Charles Dashwood & Nathaniel Pells
exors. Left his house in Puddingmoor & house in Northgate in the occupation of Himself, John Goffin,
George Woolnough & John Winsdall. After his wife’s death to sell properties.
James Utton died 12 Jan 1854. Probate granted 28 March 1854
Esther Utton died 21 February 1877
1877
1887
all
Robert Dashwood, of Dunburgh Hill, Geldeston, Esq & Mr Nathaniel Pells, of Beccles, builder,
Executors of the will of late James Utton, carpenter ONE PART
Edward Master, ironmonger the OTHER PART
SALE at White Lion on 28 May, 1877, LOT 1 Edward Masters the highest bidder for £165
ALL THAT MESSUAGE formerly of John Cotton
upon certain cottages now of Nathaniel Pells, formerly of Charles Chinery {formerly a barn belonging to
Robert Chinery) & upon Land on the WEST
Upon a Way or Yard called Lime Kiln Yard formerly of Rbert Chinery afterwards of Charles Chineryb
and now of Nathaniel Pells on the NORTH
and upon the Garden or Orchard of Rachel Lark on the SOUTH
Premises formerly in the OCCUPATION OF Ann Martin, afterwards of John Lincoln, since of Thomas
William Rede, Esq
ALSO
ALL THAT Land or Garden containing two Rods
abutting on the Garden of the previous Messuage on the NORTH
The Washhouse belonging to the previous premises on the EAST
on the Garden of Rachel Lark on the SOUTH
Upon the Cottages of Nathaniel Pells, formerly a Barn on the WEST.
Together with the Necessary House erected there
ALL Better described as one Dwelling House in the Occupation of James Edmunds iand the other late in
the occupation of Esther Utton with the Yard etc
INDENTURE BETWEEN
Edward Masters of ONE PART
Nathaniel Pells of the OTHER PART
same property for £165
WILL OF NATHANIEL PELLS
I appoint my dear wife Matilda Pells & my sons Nathaniel Walter Pells & Arthur Pells & my son in law
Robert Ebenezeer Howard, Executors.
My sons to carry on living in my houses where they are at present living during my wife’s lifetime, but
rents of other property to go to my wife. After the deathof my wife
To Arthur Pells all property in Puddingmoor except for the house bought from James Utoon’s Estate.
To Nathaniel Pells my Land in St George’s Road & Frederick’s Road
Julia Pells, to be sold
My Shop in New Market occupied by William Spaull
My two Houses in London Road with Land occupied by Charles Harrison & Emily Capon
My Land near those Houses occupied by Nathaniel Walter Pells
My two Houses in Hungate occupied by Charles Mayhew & Caleb Bowles
My Garden in (Ingate) Grove Road occupied by Samuewl Welham
My Messuages in Northgate & Ravensmere occupied by Henry Hopson & undertenants
1890
1902
Arthur Pells to pay £1700 into the Estate
[No mention is made of his son, Samuel Pells]
Death of Nathaniel Pells. Will proved on 15 August 1890
Matilda Pells died
Undated note
1907
1983
LOT 2 Pells Tustees to Bloomfield
Sold by Public Auction 29 July 1902 to Benjamin Bloomfield: Value £340; Annual Rent:
James Bloomfield £12 10s; Mrs Clarke £7
Note at the bottom of the Will of Nathaniel Pells:
Sold to Bloomfield at £340
REDEMPTION OF MORTGAGE
SH Bloomfield by Eastern Counties Building Society for £288 2s 6d
Proposed extension: Conservatory & Garage. HLA Designs, Beccles