Sheffield Independent 2 February 1867
As well as William Webster from Parwich , there is William Dakin whose death was reported in 1892, originally from Elton but from at least 1881 was living at Slate House.
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In the News – 150 Years Ago
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In the News – 125 Years Ago
Posted in History on Saturday March 11, 2017| Leave a Comment »
Derbyshire Advertiser and Journal 15 January 1892
The Dakins lived at Slate House. William Dakin’s eldest daughter referred to in this newspaper announcement, was Mary Elizabeth Dakin 20 Feb 1860 – 3 Jan 1892. She married William Webster on 27 Mar 1890 in Parwich. During her short married life she lived at Littlewood. She died following confinement of her second child, Ernest. Ernest was christened the day before they were buried, the note in the parish register stating “these persons, Mother and Child, were buried in the same coffin. The mother died after confinement” (more…)
In the News – 100 Years Ago
Posted in History, Uncategorized on Wednesday March 8, 2017| Leave a Comment »
Derbyshire Advertiser and Journal 12 January 1917
Douglas Twigge lived at Flaxdale in 1911. In the 1910 Valuation, Flaxdale had 37 acres. These 32 acres for rent are likely to be the part of Flaxdale off Dam Lane ( that is now known as Flaxdale Holdings) with the other 3 acres being adjacent to the house. In 1910 Ernest Webster owned Flaxdale. Did Mr Allsopp own it in 1917 or was he the agent?
Derbyshire Advertiser and Journal 27 January 1917
DERBYSHIRE APPEALS TRIBUNAL
Local Military Service Tribunals heard applications for exemption for military service. These applications could be made on grounds of doing work of national importance, business or domestic hardship, medical unfitness and conscientious objection. County Appeals Tribunals heard appeals against decision made by local Military Service Tribunals.
Who was this Parwich farmer? The 1910 survey and 1911 census would indicate that the most likely candidate was William Bunting from Low Moor. However a member of the Bunting family has told me that by 1917 William was living at Middle Hills. Has anyone any idea who this farmer was from the description of his family and the acreage farmed?
A typical advert of the time
In the News – 75 Years Ago
Posted in History on Tuesday March 7, 2017| Leave a Comment »
Manchester Evening News 16 January 1942
Derby Daily Telegraph 18 February 1942
The print is not very clear but the last paragraph tells us that since September 1939, the work party, the hon.secretary of which is Mrs Brownson of Brentwood, has sent 1,030 garments to the county clearing house, and the sum of £696 6s 3 1/2d, has been raised by the Red Cross local committee.
Wigber Low Talk
Posted in History, Out & About on Sunday October 23, 2016| Leave a Comment »
There is a talk this Wednesday 26th October at Queen Elizabeth Grammar Schhol about Wigber Low which may be of interest to Parwich locals as Wigber low is quite prominent on the road to Ashbourne and is close to the the old medieval track from Parwich to Ashbourne which went via Knivetonwood.
There is also a display at Ashbourne Library for the next two weeks with some of the objects found at Wigber Low together with a storyboard display.
Happy 4th of July
Posted in Events, History on Monday July 4, 2016| 1 Comment »
To our American residents and readers, Happy Independence Day.
Local links to America date back to well before 1776, with Aslops, Brownsons and Hawleys emigrating to New England in the early 1600s, and, following the persecution of Quakers in Ashbourne, Henry Gibbons of Parwich emigrated in the 1680s to Pennsylvania (See History Society News letter #21).
Creamery Cottage
Posted in History on Wednesday May 4, 2016| Leave a Comment »
Malcolm H and Lucie-Clare W are in the process of buying Creamery Cottage which they intend to re-name The Creamery. They have asked us to put a post on here asking for any information people might have about the history of the property.
Goldstraw Photos on our Facebook Page
Posted in History, People on Wednesday April 13, 2016| Leave a Comment »
Thank you to Christine B for posting these photos on our Facebook page. The first is her mum and dad in parwich, holding her sister 1948…(George and Olive Goldstraw), and the second herself, her sister, mum and dad standing on the steps of Crown House, where her grandparents lived …Mr and Mrs Goldstraw:
Goldstraw Family at Crown Cottage
Posted in History, People on Monday March 28, 2016| 3 Comments »
Christine B (née Goldstraw) has put several posts on our Facebook page asking if people remember her late grandparents (see https://www.facebook.com/parwich/ – Visitor are posts lower down on the left hand side of the page).
Can anyone in the village remember my late grandparents? Left with hat on Mr Clifford Goldstraw, next to him Harriet Goldstraw. They lived at Crown House, Parwich.
Crown House, formerly the Crown Inn and the original home of the Parwich Oddfellows, is now called Crown Cottage.
Note: You can comment on this post or reply to the Facebook posts or alternatively if you are a member of Facebook you can message Christine directly through Facebook.
Local History Talk
Posted in History on Monday March 21, 2016| Leave a Comment »
Professor John Moreland of Sheffield University is giving a talk about “Britons and Saxons of the Peak District in the Early Middle Ages“.
The talk will commence at 7.30pm on Thursday, 28 April 2016 at Bradbourne Church Hall. The entrance fee will be £3 per person (including refreshments) and all are most welcome.
Steeples Buses
Posted in History, People, Transport on Thursday March 10, 2016| 1 Comment »
We have received this request for information about Steeples bus service:
I am currently writing a history of Derbyshire’s independent bus operators in the days before deregulation and one of the 20+ operators which will be covered is Steeples of Parwich. I’m sure that many of your readers will remember this firm which ceased to trade in November 1967.I already have information on the “technical” side (such as the vehicles used and the licences held) but have been able to discover remarkably little about Mr RH Steeples himself. I wonder if I might appeal to your readers for some biographical information about the proprietor and his immediate family? Anecdotes and personal reminiscences about the bus services would also be welcome, although I am unable to use longer stories as I have more than 20 operators to fit into my allocated 160 pages!Those who provide assistance will receive a free copy of the book, which will have around 200 illustrations, 35 of them in colour, and will also include other companies once familiar in Ashbourne such as Allen of Roston, Carter of Hales Green, and Webster of Hognaston. The book is due to be published by Ventuire of Glossop later this year and will be priced at around £19.I hope that your readers can help me to do justice to the memory of this small but vital bus company – please feel free to pass my email address on to anyone who might be interested in helping.Best Wishes,Neville Mercerneville.mercer@googlemail.com
History Society AGM – Tonight
Posted in History, Societies on Thursday February 25, 2016| Leave a Comment »
Parwich & District Local History Society
AGM
Thursday 25 February 2016
Parwich Memorial Hall
7.30 pm
All welcome.
Quiz Night
Posted in Events, History on Friday February 5, 2016| Leave a Comment »
Historic Moment
Posted in History, Photography on Saturday August 29, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Thank you to Darwin for allowing us to share his photo of the last flying Vulcan, which was seen in our skies this teatime. This is the last year the plane will fly, so those that saw it were very lucky.
Photo taken from Longcliffe.
Tudor Farming Day
Posted in Events, Farming, History on Monday June 15, 2015| Leave a Comment »
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Families are invited to journey back in time to experience a day during the reign of Henry VIII at the Great Tudor Faming Day, in the Dove Valley, on Sunday July 5. The event runs from 12pm until 4pm at the Dove Valley Environmental Centre, Under Whitle Farm, at Sheen near Longnor. The event is paid for by donations. Peak District National Park ranger Lynn Burrow, one of the organisers, said: “If you fancy yourself as a bit of a Henry, or perhaps a beautiful Anne Boleyn, come and join us in 1537. You will meet the Horobyn family and share the everyday lives of these good country folk.” Children can dress in Tudor outfits and have a go at 16th century crafts including spinning, weaving, cooking, and reed light making. They can join in with farming, hedging, and ploughing. Families can watch a play, meet a Tudor quack (doctor), learn a traditional Tudor dance, write with a quill or take a tour of Tudor landscape and wildlife. There is also chance for people to discover how to research their own local history. The event is coordinated by Elspeth Walker of the Dove Valley Environmental Centre and run mainly by volunteers. People should bring a packed lunch (drinks will be available) and wear clothing suitable for a day outdoors. Wellies will be needed if it has rained the night before to avoid getting wet legs from long grass. The postcode for the Dove Valley Centre is SK7 0PR, or ordnance survey map reference SK107 635 (near Sheen). More information is available from 01298 84992 or 01298 83282, or by visiting www.peakdistrict.gov.uk or http://www.dovevalleycentre.co.uk |
Plan Your Costumes
Posted in Events, History, Pub on Thursday April 30, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Sycamore Celebrates VE Day
Posted in Events, History, Pub on Friday April 24, 2015| Leave a Comment »
History Society AGM on Thursday
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History Society AGM
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History Society Quiz – Photo Round
Posted in History, Pub, Quiz, Societies on Monday January 19, 2015| Leave a Comment »
For those who missed the Quiz on Saturday evening, who want a go at the Local Photograph Round, click on the image below to access the photographs as a pdf. To see the answers click on “Continue reading” at the bottom:
NB This is a large file so it may take a minute or so to down load.
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Quiz on Saturday
Posted in History, Pub, Quiz on Friday January 16, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Quiz on Saturday
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Local History Society Publications
Posted in Classified adverts, History, Photography, Societies on Monday January 12, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Although stock is limited, some Parwich & District Local History Society publications are still available:
“Voices: Women of a White Peak Village” by Gillian Radcliffe
- £5 per copy.
- only limited stock available.
- A collection of photographs and memories, recording life in Parwich over the last 100+ years.
Pub Quiz
Posted in History, Pub, Quiz on Friday January 9, 2015| Leave a Comment »
The low sun highlights history
Posted in Ballidon, Environment, History, Photography on Sunday January 4, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Above, looking across the ridge and furrow of one of the Ballidon medieval open fields, towards one of Bradbourne’s medieval open fields close in to the village, and another up on Haven Hill. Below, the plough lines on the Parwich open field, the Wings, contrast the medieval elongated ‘s’ shaped ridge and furrow to the left with the dead straight ‘modern’ ridge and furrow created by steam ploughing. Photos by David G.
History Society Bookshop
Posted in Classified adverts, History, Photography, Societies on Sunday December 14, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Looking for Christmas presents, well some Parwich & District Local History Society publications are still available:
“Voices: Women of a White Peak Village” by Gillian Radcliffe
- £5 per copy.
- only limited stock available.
- A collection of photographs and memories, recording life in Parwich over the last 100+ years.
“A Parwich Walk” by Patti Beasley and Peter Trewhitt
- £2 per copy.
- only limited stock available.
- A history of Parwich set out as an illustrated walk through the Village.
Reproduction post cards of old Parwich scenes
- 20p per individual card.
- £1 per set of 8 different cards
- 8 different scenes reprinted from Edwardian images of the Village and village life.
- illustrated below:
Memorial Hall Christmas Fayre
Posted in Arts, Crafts, History, Memorial hall on Wednesday November 26, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Also Ashbourne’s Flower Café are opening a Pop up Café at the Memorial Hall during … …
Tickets available from Cheryl Woolley or at the door on the night. Also, if anybody wants to donate a raffle prize, they would be gratefully received.
Don’t miss out!
Posted in Arts, Crafts, Events, History, Memorial hall on Saturday November 22, 2014| 1 Comment »
Tickets available from Cheryl Woolley or at the door on the night. Also, if anybody wants to donate a raffle prize, they would be gratefully received.
Talk on local Lead Mining
Posted in History, Out & About on Tuesday November 4, 2014| 1 Comment »
Thank you to Bradbourne Local History Group for the following information:
Jean Castledine who runs the local history group has arranged for John Jones to talk about
Lead Mining & Lead Miners in Derbyshire
and in particular in the local area. The talk will be held on
Thursday 6 November 2014 at 8pm
in the Bradbourne Church Hall, entrance fee will be £3 (including refreshments) and all are most welcome, so do please spread the word.
Local History Talk in Bradbourne
Posted in History, Out & About on Sunday October 19, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Thank you to Bradbourne Local History Group for the following information:
Jean Castledine who runs the local history group has arranged for John Jones to talk about
Lead Mining & Lead Miners in Derbyshire
and in particular in the local area. The talk will be held on
Thursday 6 November 2014 at 8pm
in the Bradbourne Church Hall, entrance fee will be £3 (including refreshments) and all are most welcome, so do please spread the word.
Medieval Parwich Land Grant on eBay
Posted in History on Tuesday October 14, 2014| 2 Comments »
Our readers might be interested to see this Medieval land grant, spotted by Fiona, for sale on eBay:
Described as:
Parwich, Derbyshire. A 1332 Grant of Land at “Perwyche” [Parwich].
A lovely early vellum grant by John, son of John of Sutton to John le Herdemon of Perwyche for “one half ferling” of land and meadow in Perwyche from that ferling which Lord Roger, son of Ralph of Perwyche, the Chaplain once held in the village. Robert de la Dale of Perwyche is noted within text as being a witness. In Latin, 9 lines of text, dated Sunday 5th January 1332. With single vellum tag below, without seal. Ref: ARA
Approx. 260x80mm., minor soiling, though overall in an excellent state of preservation.
Click here to see the eBay entry.
Classic Car Meet on Sunday
Posted in History, Pub, Transport on Saturday August 30, 2014| Leave a Comment »
There is a Classic Car Meet at the Sycamore Inn, Parwich, this Sunday 31st of August, from 12.30pm.
Wayne Family History
Posted in Church, History, People on Saturday August 30, 2014| Leave a Comment »
A descendant of a nineteenth century Parwich Vicar, is researching his family history and requests any information on the Rev William Henry Wayne:
A family researcher asks: Does anyone know anything about W.H. Wayne, vicar at Parwich church 1833-37? How was he related to the local Wayne families?
RW
If you have any information please add a comment below or email parwich@hotmail.co.uk (we will forward any messages to RW).
Parwich Commemorates ‘Lights Out’
Posted in British Legion, Church, Events, History on Wednesday August 6, 2014| 1 Comment »
Parwich commemorated the centenary of the start of World War I, perhaps the darkest four years of the twentieth century, with an exhibition, a talk and a moving service at the War Memorial.
Some 80 Parwich men served in the Arm Forces during WWI, the Exhibition included details and photographs of some of those that the History Society and Parwich Legion have managed to identify from local knowledge and newspapers of the time. More need to identified, so if you know of anyone who served, have any stories or have photographs do get in touch.
Lights Out – TONIGHT
Posted in British Legion, Church, Events, History, Memorial hall, People on Monday August 4, 2014| Leave a Comment »
TOMORROW (Monday 4th August) – Parwich Remembers
Posted in British Legion, Church, Events, History on Sunday August 3, 2014| Leave a Comment »
WW1 Shrovetide
Posted in History on Thursday July 31, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Thank you to Cheryl W for sending us this piece from the ANT. Does anyone know anything about Cpl J H Robinson? If you have any knowledge of those who volunteered or enlisted, or any stories you have had passed down in your family about life during the WWI period, we should love to hear about it. Don’t forget the talk on Monday evening when Parwich will start it’s work on the WWI in Parwich project.
MEMBERS of the Ashbourne Royal Shrovetide Committee have taken a ball back to a village in France where it was used to play the game during the First World War.
The 1916 ball was taken back to the spot in Sus St Leger, where the match was played, by members of the Sherwood Foresters Regiment.
It was part of a research trip as the game’s organising committee gathers pictures and information ready for a commemoration in 2016.
Members are planning to commission a painting of the game played against the backdrop of the buildings that remain in the village, which was largely untouched during the war.
A limited run of 300 Royal Doulton figurines depicting the soldiers kicking the ball will also be produced.
Committee chairman Brell Ewart and secretary Mick Betteridge, along with an interpreter and a driver, met the village’s Mayor, Marc Dufour, and elder statesman Charles Gavory for a walk through the streets.
Mr Ewart said: “This visit has been a number of months in the planning.
“There are very few records of the game and, with the committee planning to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the game in 2016, a visit was essential in order to establish links and gather information.
“One of the principal reasons for the visit was to photograph the village to produce an accurate backdrop for the oil painting.
“We knew the game was played in Sus St Leger, as this is recorded on the ball goaled by Cpl J H Robinson, of Parwich. We also knew that men from Ashbourne in the Sherwood Foresters were billeted there at Shrovetide in 1916.”
The game was played in snow and Lt Colonel Goodman arranged for two companies to play as Up’Ards and two more as Down’Ards.
Mr Ewart added: “The 2016 anniversary is very special.
“Sending a ball to France in 1916 for the game to be played by men from the town is probably one of the most prominent actions ever taken by a Shrovetide committee.”
Monday 4th August – Parwich Remembers
Posted in British Legion, Church, Events, History on Wednesday July 30, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Lights Out – Monday 4th August
Posted in British Legion, Church, Events, History, Memorial hall, People on Sunday July 27, 2014| 2 Comments »
Lights Out – Monday 4th August
Posted in British Legion, Church, Events, History, Memorial hall, People on Wednesday July 16, 2014| Leave a Comment »
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