Church Lawford and King’s Newnham Timeline

Category: St Peters Church

  • Parish Clerk

    Antony Farmer

    The Parish Clerk was a well established post from a much earlier period than the concept of the Parish Council. Parish Clerks would have the following duties. Walter Cooke, Charles Whiteman Notable references to Parish Clerks are below. Walter Cooke (1820-1898) was a Parish Clerk for almost 30 years in the late 19th Century. Read more

  • Church of England Temperance Society

    Antony Farmer

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    The Church Lawford and Kings Newnham branch of the Church of England Temperance society was formed in 1864. The movement was strong in both villages, with several village benefactors being involved, as well as the Church – with additional advice being offered in the Village Magazine, such as this offering in August 1893 “Drunkenness may… Read more

  • William Manners Wood – Leaving Note April 1893

    Antony Farmer

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