Author: Antony Farmer
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Final Census of 19th Century – 1891
The final census of the 19th Century was taken in 1891. Slightly less information was captured in the Kings Newnham version. 1891 Church Lawford Census 1891 Kings Newnham Census See this category list for further census information. Read more
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Kings Newnham Smallholdings (1918)
When the Estates of Kings Newnham and Church Lawford were put up for auction in 1918 there were two distinct lots relating to smallholdings (Lots 11 (The Lodge) and 14 (The 5 acre site next to the Laurels rented by the Farmer Family) in the Kings Newnham Sale. Additionally there were farm buildings for Highfields Farm… Read more
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Church Lawford Smallholdings (1918)
At the time of the major auction of village properties in 1918 the following smallholdings were identified. More details will be added on the items with the co-operation of the current owners / residents. Lots 24, 29, 30 and 43 in the Church Lawford sale Read more
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Kings Newnham Lodge
With a dominant view over the Avon Valley, Kings Newnham Lodge can be seen from many vantage points. The position meant it was the home to the local Gamekeeper, which for many years in the Nineteenth Century was Thomas Rose, who followed in his father’s footsteps of working for the Duke of Buccleuch who was… Read more
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Dovecote at Newnham Hall
The Dovecote Read more
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King’s Newnham Census 1891
The 1891 Census for King’s Newnham Name Status Occupation Location Age DOB Birthplace John Brierly Head Farmer and Miller Newnham Hall 53 1838 Weldon, Northamptonshire Maria Brierly Wife Newnham Hall 46 1845 Cawston, Warwickshire Margaret M Brierly Daughter Newnham Hall 22 1869 Kings Newnham, Warwickshire Harry Lawrence Brierly Son Newnham Hall 13… Read more
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Little Lawford Lane
The lane from the top of the hill in Kings Newnham makes a gradual descent back down almost to the level of the River Avon whilst still in the parish – then runs alongside the river to Little Lawford where there is a branch down to the ford across the River. The section in Kings… Read more
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Church Lawford Census 1891
The 1891 Census for Church Lawford. The numbers shown in the location column are only to help to show the size of households, by giving each domicile a separate identifier, and are not the actual cottage numbers. See the 1921 census for some ideas of how to gauge actual locations. Name Status Occupation Location Age DOB Birthplace… Read more