Issue 10: End of an Era in Box, 1912 December 2015
There are three incredible maps of Box; Francis Allen's 1626 map of Hugh Speke's property, the 1840 Tithe Apportionment map which recorded the church's entitlement from land in the village, and the 1912 Northey Sale Particulars map shown below.
All recorded Box at momentous times of change.
The Northey Sale Particulars map of 1912 heralded modern Box and presaged private ownership and development of the village in a way that had never before been possible. Without it, your house may never have been built.
All recorded Box at momentous times of change.
The Northey Sale Particulars map of 1912 heralded modern Box and presaged private ownership and development of the village in a way that had never before been possible. Without it, your house may never have been built.
The Northey Sale Particulars of 1912 (courtesy Claire Botcherby)
rev and Mrs Foster (courtesy The Bath Chronicle)
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"Dear Little Box" - The diary and illustrations of Martha Shaw and her family who visited Box in 1850 and loved the area - at first !!
Pageant of Box History - Story of the Hazelbury Pageant of 1925, the history of Box written by Rev George Foster and his wife (left). Wartime at Boxfields - Maureen Nixon moved to Boxfields from Bath when she was three years old and stayed throughout the war period. Women and the Poor Laws - Life was harsh for women without a husband in the 1700s. They would often be sent back to the parish of their birth, as happened to two Unity Cogswells, Box mother and daughter. Townsend - Jane Townsend researched her husband's family in Box and found a history involving emigration to New Zealand, polygamy, bigamy and the Mormon Church of Latter-day Saints. |
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Licensees of Three Pubs - The Shewring Family ran the Northey Arms, the Queen's Head and the Lamb Inn until one branch emigrated to Australia.
Boxhill Rabbit Club - Plus other social and entertainment clubs that dominated life in Victorian Box. Box Cub Scouts - How it started and memories of the troop from ex-members who recall their childhood with affection. Prospect: Where Did it Go? - There was a grand Georgian House on the site which was demolished after just 50 years. The amazing story behind this rank of properties. Glorious Summer Days - All summer long in 1959. |
Old front of Northey Arms (courtesy Carol Payne)
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Find out where this is in Box (courtesy Carol Payne)
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Victorian Box Index
Methodism in Box - The rise of the movement in the late 1800s which resulted in the Methodist Church and School in central Box and chapels in several hamlets. Oddfellows, Foresters and Buffaloes - the story of Box Friendly Societies and Box Fete. Please Tell us Your Views
We welcome all corrections and additions and your suggestions for stories about the women of Box. You can contact us via the Contact tab with your ideas or email us to boxpeopleandplaces@yahoo.co.uk. |
Can You Help?
Rachel Amelia Lee of Spa House, Middlehill
The Bagshaw Museum, Batley, Yorkshire, have asked if we can find a picture of Rachel Amelia Lee (nee Oldroyd), who lived at Spa House, Middlehill in the 1930s. She was a fascinating woman, the local secretary for the Egypt Exploration Fund, and to Box residents, a generous and thoughtful employer. In her will of 1932 she left £500 to Elizabeth Jenks, her faithful friend and cook; £300 to Isabel Simpson, her kind maid; and £200 to Tom Leaver, her man servant.
Mr Maynard's Shop at Box Hill
We had a great response to Anne Butt's request for information about this building and you can read more at Maynard's Shop.
If you have a photo or can help in any of our searches, please contact us via the Contact tab.
You Did Help
Thanks to the effort of so many Box and Rudloe residents there have been pleasing developments about the boundary debate which so incensed local people. See latest news at Boundary Update.
Rachel Amelia Lee of Spa House, Middlehill
The Bagshaw Museum, Batley, Yorkshire, have asked if we can find a picture of Rachel Amelia Lee (nee Oldroyd), who lived at Spa House, Middlehill in the 1930s. She was a fascinating woman, the local secretary for the Egypt Exploration Fund, and to Box residents, a generous and thoughtful employer. In her will of 1932 she left £500 to Elizabeth Jenks, her faithful friend and cook; £300 to Isabel Simpson, her kind maid; and £200 to Tom Leaver, her man servant.
Mr Maynard's Shop at Box Hill
We had a great response to Anne Butt's request for information about this building and you can read more at Maynard's Shop.
If you have a photo or can help in any of our searches, please contact us via the Contact tab.
You Did Help
Thanks to the effort of so many Box and Rudloe residents there have been pleasing developments about the boundary debate which so incensed local people. See latest news at Boundary Update.
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NEXT ISSUE - Tudor and Stuart Box
We are launching a new series in 2016 recording the Tudor and Stuart history of the village. This is the first time that this period of Box's story has been recorded in depth. The series includes enlargements of Francis Allen's 1626 map (see extract right), pictures of Box's manor houses and the story of life in the village for ordinary residents at that time. Make sure you don't miss the articles by booking on our newsletter list to receive quarterly updates. Extract of Francis Allen's map of 1626 courtesy Wiltshire History Centre. |
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We are a not-for-profit website for people who are interested in the history of Box, in the county of Wiltshire, and its surrounding hamlets. The site publishes articles about the people who lived here and how the village developed. It is also a Community website where you can record your story and that of your ancestors.
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We are a not-for-profit website for people who are interested in the history of Box, in the county of Wiltshire, and its surrounding hamlets. The site publishes articles about the people who lived here and how the village developed. It is also a Community website where you can record your story and that of your ancestors.
Can't Find Something?
All previous issues are still available to access using the Previous Issues tab. You can track the people who have contributed from the Index by Author tab.Or go into People Index or Places Index for a list of articles and the chance to search the whole website for particluar items.