Late Victorian Box 1870 to 1920s Issue 5 January 2015
This is a 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 characters 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. Click on the blue headings below to read the articles.
The site publishes articles about the characters 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. Click on the blue headings below to read the articles.
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The Parade and Queen's Head
Discover the connection between these two well-known Box buildings. This is the story of how a single family took over the centre of the village including the Queen's Head and established a dynasty lasting almost until today. They were the Ponting family.
We have re-designed the website to make articles easier to find. Use the blue headings on this page for new articles.
Or use the Index headings below to access all stories.
Discover the connection between these two well-known Box buildings. This is the story of how a single family took over the centre of the village including the Queen's Head and established a dynasty lasting almost until today. They were the Ponting family.
We have re-designed the website to make articles easier to find. Use the blue headings on this page for new articles.
Or use the Index headings below to access all stories.
People Index [Click on the blue heading left for a full list of articles about Box People]
This issue records the memoirs of Geoff Bence (left) who ran a business in the village for many years; and you can hear his views about some of the People he Remembers in Box. Go back in time to the Daniell Clan who were once so numerous in the village but now the name has virtually disappeared locally.
Were you in the village in the1950s? If so, you may be one of the people that Les Dancey remembers in the Class of 1954. Or perhaps you sang at Box Church and will recall the personalities in One Choir and Two Selwyn-Smiths.
Readers sometimes find that their lives connect with articles that we have published. This happened to Eric and Sandra Callaway in A Child of the Workhouse and with David Ibberson in More Sudells.
This issue records the memoirs of Geoff Bence (left) who ran a business in the village for many years; and you can hear his views about some of the People he Remembers in Box. Go back in time to the Daniell Clan who were once so numerous in the village but now the name has virtually disappeared locally.
Were you in the village in the1950s? If so, you may be one of the people that Les Dancey remembers in the Class of 1954. Or perhaps you sang at Box Church and will recall the personalities in One Choir and Two Selwyn-Smiths.
Readers sometimes find that their lives connect with articles that we have published. This happened to Eric and Sandra Callaway in A Child of the Workhouse and with David Ibberson in More Sudells.
Places Index [Click on the blue heading left for a full list of the articles about Places in Box.]
June 2015 is the 800-year anniversary of the Magna Carta. What was it? Why was it important to Box? Find the answers at Jane Cox's fascinating article A Monk's Tale.
See St Thomas à Becket Church in an entirely new way in Martin & Elizabeth Devon's article, guide to and history of the building.
Want more details about Box's past? Patty Baldwin's Timeline starts with the building of Box Tunnel and takes us through all the important events.
Right: Ogilby's Map of Box in 1675
See St Thomas à Becket Church in an entirely new way in Martin & Elizabeth Devon's article, guide to and history of the building.
Want more details about Box's past? Patty Baldwin's Timeline starts with the building of Box Tunnel and takes us through all the important events.
Right: Ogilby's Map of Box in 1675
Victorian Box [Click blue heading left for details.]
Do you want to know about Box in late Victorian and Edwardian times? We have a treasure trove of pictures and articles starting with the story of Valens Terrace (left). Or enjoy fabulous pictures at 1899 A Year of Festivities when Box residents celebrated the new century .
Village Outings tells of charabancs and bicycles and Local Pubs explains inns, ale-houses and beer-cellars. And if you want to understand Victorian prices use our Currency Converter.
Do you want to know about Box in late Victorian and Edwardian times? We have a treasure trove of pictures and articles starting with the story of Valens Terrace (left). Or enjoy fabulous pictures at 1899 A Year of Festivities when Box residents celebrated the new century .
Village Outings tells of charabancs and bicycles and Local Pubs explains inns, ale-houses and beer-cellars. And if you want to understand Victorian prices use our Currency Converter.
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World War One [Click blue heading left for all articles]
All of the articles commemorating Box village and its servicemen in the Great War are still available to view if you click on the link above. Nothing is deleted, just hidden to make room for new stuff. You can see Box School children's research projects, photos of 2014 Remembrance events and read extracts of Cecil Lambert's fabulous diary and letters home. There are also the tributes that you have sent us for your family. You can still pay your respects by sending us details for publication in future issues. |
Poppy plaque in the village
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Finally
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