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1817 - FIRST ONE-INCH ORDNANCE SURVEY MAP PRODUCED > This first map showed no buildings or settlement in Pamber Heath at that time - the land was detailed as 'Common'. ITEM 0102 SOURCE: Reprint of the map by David & Charles, publishers.

1823 - DRAFT OF PROPOSED INCLOSURE BILL AVAILABLE > 'Pamber Inclosure - The proprietors of lands and others interested in the intended inclosure at Pamber, Ewhurst, and Ham, are requested to meet at the Crown Inn, Basingstoke, on Monday the 17th day of November instant, at twelve o'clock at noon, when a draft of the proposed Bill will be submitted for their perusal and consideration.' ITEM 0388 SOURCE: Hampshire Chronicle, 17th of November, 1823.

1824 - ACT OF ENCLOSURE FOR PAMBER PASSED > An Act was passed entitled 'An Act for dividing, allotting and enclosing the commons, waste lands and commonable woods of and within the several tithings of Pamber and Inhurst in the respective parishes of Pamber and Baughurst in the County of Southampton'. ITEM 0304 SOURCE: Enclosure document dated the 2nd of May, 1827, published in the Hants & Berks Gazette, 13th of May, 1922. A copy of the Act of Enclosure is held at Hampshire Record Office: Document ref. 10M57/A17, 17th May, 1824.

1824 - TWO ROADS AT PAMBER HEATH SET OUT AND APPOINTED > 'Pamber and Inhurst Inclosure - We George Barnes and Samuel Collett, gentlemen, the Commissioners named and appointed in and by an Act of  Parliament...do hereby give notice  - That we have set out and appointed the following Public Carriage Roads and Highways...The Silchester and Kingsclere Road, 30 feet wide, commencing at a place called the Imp Stone, in the Parish of Pamber, extending westwardly along the northern boundary of Pamber Heath into the parish of Tadley...The Silchester and Tadley Road, 30 feet wide, commencing at the termination of the last described road, extending southwardly along the west side of Pamber Heath, to its entrance into the parish of Tadley, near the gravel pits, on Heath, Pamber.' ITEM 0388 SOURCE: Hampshire Chronicle, 16th of August, 1824.

1824 - MEETING TO BE HELD REGARDING ACT OF INCLOSURE > 'Pamber and Inhurst Inclosure - We the undersigned, George Barnes, of Andover, and Samuel Collett, of Wolverton, in the county of Southampton, gentlemen, the Commissioners appointed in and by an Act of Parliament...Do hereby give notice, - That we have caused Accounts or Schedules, in writing, of the several claims, which have been delivered to us...to the commons, wastelands and commonable woods, to be allotted and inclosed...to be deposited at the Offices...in Basingstoke...for the inspection and perusal of all persons interested...And we hereby give further notice, - That we shall hold a Meeting, at the house of Peter Adams...Aldermaston...on Monday the 4th day of October next, at twelve o'clock at noon, to proceed further in the execution of the said Act, and for the purpose of receiving the objections of all...interested....in writing...no objection...can afterwards be received, unless for some legal disability or special cause to be allowed by us the said Commissioners - George Barnes, Samuel Collett, Dated this 7th day of September, 1824.' ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Hampshire Chronicle, 20th of September, 1824.

1825 - ALLOTMENTS FOR SALE IN PAMBER > Allotments in the parish of Pamber and parish of Inhurst were to be sold and a map showing relevant details was made available. ITEM 0326 SOURCE: Document ref. 10M57/A18, 18th April, 1825, Hampshire Record Office.

1825 - FURTHER PAMBER HEATH ROADS ETC. SET OUT AND APPOINTED > 'We the undersigned, George Barnes and Samuel Collett, gentlemen, the commissioners appointed in and by an Act of Parliament...Do hereby give notice, that we have set and appointed the further public Carriage Road and Highway, and also the several private Carriage Roads, Bridle Roads, Drift and Foot ways, through and over the commons and waste lands intended, and by the said Act directed, to be divided, allotted and inclosed - that is to say; In the Parish of Pamber...No. 1. One private Carriage Road and Drift Way, 30 feet wide, leading out of the parish of Tadley near the north west corner of Pamber Heath, north easterly over Pamber Heath by the side of Heath Coppice, into an allotment to Richard Benyon de Beauvoir, Esq. on Pamber Heath...No. 15. One public Bridle Road and Footway, six feet wide, leading out of the Silchester and Tadley Road, at the south west corner of an allotment to Bernard Brocas, Esq. on Pamber Heath, eastwardly over the said allotment, and an adjoining allotment to Wither Bramston, Esq. to encroachments now occupied by Timothy Simpson and David Simpson. (Now Church Road)' ITEM 0388 SOURCE: Hampshire Chronicle, 3rd of October, 1825.

1825 - MAP OF ROADS AND FOOTWAYS IN PAMBER PUBLISHED > A map of public carriage roads, private roads, footways and allotments in the parish of Pamber was published in October, 1825. ITEM 0326 SOURCE: Document ref. 10M57/A19, Hampshire Record Office.

1827 - PEOPLE OF PAMBER AWARDED PUBLIC STONE & GRAVEL PIT > The Commissioners appointed under the Act of Enclosure for Pamber, awarded the people of Pamber a public stone & gravel pit at Pamber Heath on a plot of land measuring 2 acres. The site was described as being bounded by the Silchester and Tadley Roads and by the allotments of the Provost and Scholars of Queen's College, Oxford (now the Red House Estate) and Jenny Wakeford (now Burney Bit). (Was located at the present site of the tennis courts and Memorial Hall in Pamber Heath Road). It was declared to be for the use and enjoyment only of the owners of lands and estates in the tythings and parish of Pamber. ITEM 304 SOURCE: Original document dated the 2nd of May, 1827, lodged with the Clerk of the Peace for the County of Southampton and reproduced in the Hants & Berks Gazette, 13th of May, 1922.

1827 - ENCLOSURE MAP OF PAMBER PUBLISHED > The enclosure map of Pamber was published, detailing parcels of land and ownership. The northern area was named as 'Pamber Heath'. Extracts from the map for the Pamber Heath area are as follows:

Jenny Wakeford, widow, sold to William Congreve Esq.,  1st allotment, 15.0.25. (a.r.p.) - now the Burney Bit area up to the start of the 1969 council housing extension area.

Gravel Pit, 2.0.0. (a.r.p.) - now the site of the Memorial Hall and tennis courts.

Queen's College, Oxford, 1st allotment 12.3.12. (a.r.p.) - now the Red House Estate area (Heath Road, Eastlyn, Westlyn).

Bernard Brocas Esq., 1st allotment, 19.1.12. (a.r.p.) - now the area bounded by Church Road, Pamber Heath Road and Silchester Road.

Wither Bramston Esq., 1st allotment, 27.3.16. (a.r.p.) - now the area between Impstone Road and The Glen, including Knollys Road/Erskine Close area, Romans Gate area, Clappsgate Road area, Springfield Road area, Oakfield Road area and the eastern side of Church Road (St. Luke's Church etc.).

R. B. De Beauvoir Esq., 5th allotment, 7.2.16. (a.r.p.) - now the recreation fields and the 1969 council housing estate extension of Burney Bit.

R. B. De Beauvoir Esq., various small allotments - now part of The Glen area next to the recreation fields.

Timothy Simpson, plots 1 and 2, small allotments - now the area around Ilex Close, the southern part of Springfield Road and Valley Way.

ITEM 0321 SOURCE: 1827 Enclosure Map of Pamber ref. Q23/2/108, Hampshire Record Office.

1839 - PAMBER TITHE MAP PRODUCED > A map was produced, dated September, 1839 by the surveyors R C Gale of Winchester, Hampshire, detailing all the parcels of land in the parish of Pamber. Each parcel of land was given a number to identify it so it could be referred to in the accompanying Tithe Award. The map showed the public gravel pit location as well as the first few cottages in what is now The Glen area of Pamber Heath. ITEM 0107 SOURCE: Pamber Tithe Map ref. 21M65/F7/185/2 and Tithe Apportionment ref. 21M65/F7/185/1, Hampshire Record Office.

1841 - CENSUS OF PAMBER HEATH TAKEN > A census was taken of Pamber Heath on Sunday the 6th of June and revealed that several families had settled in the area. This was the first census since 1801 that gave names, ages and occupations of those in each household. However, relationships were not stated. ITEM 0117 SOURCE: Census Returns.

1841 - TITHE AWARD OF PAMBER CONFIRMED > The Tithe Award for Pamber was confirmed in a document dated the 30th of September, 1841, which detailed the owners and occupiers of lands in the parish and referred to plot numbers detailed on the accompanying Tithe Map. The amount due to the rector in each case was stated. ITEM 0107 SOURCE: Tithe Apportionment ref. 21M65/F7/185/1, Hampshire Record Office.

1844 - SILCHESTER SCHOOL OPENED > 1844 (Church of England) with accommodation for 129 scholars. ITEM 0107 SOURCE: Victoria History of the Counties of England - Volume 2 (Hampshire & the Isle of Wight).

1848 - WILLIAM GILES CHARGED WITH STEALING POLES FROM JOHN STROUD > 'Stealing Fir Poles at Pamber - William Giles, alias Clark, charged with stealing two poles of fir, at Pamber, the property of John Stroud. Guilty: three months' imprisonment.'  ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Hampshire Advertiser, 4th of March, 1848.

1850 - PAMBER BOOK OF VESTRY PROCEEDINGS BEGAN > A book was started to record various proceedings of the vestry meetings held to discuss matters concerning the local community, such as payments of charity to the poor and management of the public gravel pit. ITEM 0326 SOURCE: Documents ref. 15M70 (Collection number - also includes many other Pamber Parish Council documents), Hampshire Record Office.

1850 - PLYMOUTH BRETHREN ROOM ESTABLISHED BY WILLIAM STROUD > The story passed down from William Stroud's son Albert to family members is that William built or had built a meeting room next to his home in Pamber Heath Road during this year. The room became a Plymouth Brethren place of worship. Ownership is said to have passed to Mr. Sidney Monger of Haughurst Hill and then to Albert Stroud (William's son) and then to Albert Stroud junior. No documents have been found so far to prove the date of building or ownership. ITEM SOURCE: Jack Stroud.

1854 - AUCTION OF LAND IN PAMBER HEATH IN TWO LOTS > 'Valuable Freehold Estate in Pamber - Messrs. Trimmer and Hewett...to sell by auction, at the College Arms, Pamber, on Friday the 28th of July, 1854, at two o'clock in the afternoon, in six lots...Lot 5 is 19a. 1r. 0p. of land, recently allotted under the Inclosure Act, situated at Pamber Heath, and bounded on the west and north by the road leading from the turnpike road to Silchester. (The area which is now bounded by Church Road, Silchester Road and Pamber Heath Road - was owned by Bernard Brocas Esq.)...Lot 6 is 6a.0r. 35p. of land, also allotted under the Inclosure Act & situated at Pamber Heath, and is bounded on the west by the road running from Basingstoke Road to Tadley Common and land allotted to Elizabeth Stroud, and on the north by a private road.' (Now probably the Sandy Lane area). ITEM 0388 SOURCE: Hampshire Chronicle, 8th of July, 1854.

1854 - PART OF THE PUBLIC GRAVEL PIT IS LEASED TO JAMES BOMAN > On the 12th of December, 1854, a memorandum in the book of Vestry proceedings was made declaring that part of the parish gravel pit had been leased to James Boman for his cottage and garden. (The cottage was known later as 'Gravel Pit Cottage' and stood next to the old Memorial Hall in Pamber Heath Road). ITEM 0304 SOURCE: Book of Vestry proceedings extract published in the Hants & Berks Gazette on the 29th of April, 1922. The actual wording of the memorandum is as follows:

'Memorandum. Be it remembered that James Boman the elder did on Monday the 27th of November 1854 pay into the hands of Jas. Pope, overseer for the time being, a sum of five shillings as the first one years ground rent for that part of the parish gravel pit occupied by his cottage and garden, due 29th of  September 1854, being the property of the surveyor of the parish for the time being. Pamber, 12th December 1854.' ITEM 0323 SOURCE: Book of vestry proceedings for Pamber, ref. 15M70, Hampshire Record Office.

1858 - BARZILLAI STROUD ORDERED TO PAY POOR RATES > 'County Bench, Wednesday - Barzillai Stroud, of Pamber, was summoned on the information of Mr. Eccardt, the assistant overseer of Pamber, for non-payment of poor-rates. Ordered to pay rates and costs forthwith.' ITEM 0380 SOURCE: Berkshire Chronicle, 13th of February, 1858.

1859 - MOSES RAWLINS CHARGED WITH DAMAGING TREES > 'Kingsclere Petty Sessions, Dec. 31 - Moses Rawlins, of Tadley, chimney sweep, was charged with having, on the 23rd of November, willfully damaged two oak trees, growing in a coppice at Baughurst, the property of the Rev. L. W. Wither. The offence was fully proved by police constable 173, Martin; and the defendant was fined 14s. 6d., to include damage and costs, or 21 days' imprisonment.' ITEM 0380 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 8th of January, 1859.

1859 - JOHN CHARLES STROUD ASKS FOR REPAIR OF PUBLIC HIGHWAY AT PAMBER > 'Basingstoke Petty Sessions, Wednesday - The Surveyor of the Highways for the parish of Pamber, appeared to answer the information of John Charles Stroud for non-repair of a certain public highway within the parish of Pamber (thought to be Silchester Road). On the hearing, the Surveyor undertook to do the repairs, which the Magistrates assented to, on payment of costs.' ITEM 0380 SOURCE: Hampshire Telegraph, 14th of May, 1859.

1860 - NEPTUNE PIKE CHARGED WITH CRUELTY TO A HORSE > 'County Magistrates' Office, Saturday, May 5 - Cruelty to a Horse - A man named Neptune Pike was charged with being drunk and cruelly using a horse, at Mortimer Fair. There was not sufficient evidence to convict the prisoner, and he was discharged.' ITEM 0380 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 12th of May, 1860.

The Berkshire Chronicle gave more detail: 'Charge of Cruelty - Neptune Pike appeared to a summons for cruelty to a horse on the 27th April, at Stratfield Mortimer. Serjeant Mansell deposed that he was at Mortimer fair on that day when he saw the defendant, who had with him a pony. There was a hempen halter round its jaws, and defendant was tugging at it forcibly. The pony appeared to suffer from it. The defendant called two witnesses, one named Sylvanus Pike, his father, who denied in general terms the evidence of the serjeant, and William Penford, the owner of the pony, who stated that the animal, which was with the defendant at the fair, was not injured; it ate well, and he saw it at three o'clock on that day in defendant's care. The justices, upon considering the evidence, dismissed the charge.' ITEM 0380 SOURCE: Berkshire Chronicle, 12th of May, 1860.

1860 - THOMAS STACEY FINED FOR TRESPASSING > 'County Bench, Wednesday - Thomas Stacey, of Pamber, was fined £1 11s. 6d., including costs, for trespassing in search of game at Pamber, on land in the occupation of W. W. B. Beach, Esq. In default of immediate payment he was committed for one month.' ITEM 0380 SOURCE: Berkshire Chronicle, 27th of October, 1860.

1861 - GEORGE FRANKUM, BASKET MAKER, ON TRIAL AT WINCHESTER FOR THEFT > 'Basingstoke County Petty Sessions - George Frankum, of Pamber, basketmaker, was committed to Winchester gaol for trial, for stealing a quantity of poles from a coppice, the property of Mr. C. Hammington.' ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Hampshire Advertiser, 9th of February, 1861.

1861 - PELICAN INN ESTABLISHED AT PAMBER HEATH > Around this time, it is believed that James Boman was the landlord of the Pelican Inn and the first one to be so. James was listed as a beer retailer at Pamber Heath on the 1861 Census. The Pelican was not mentioned but he definitely held the licence in 1863 when it was transferred to James Moore, so very likely to have held it in 1861 and possibly earlier.

1862 - NEPTUNE PIKE AND THE CURIOUS COLT > 'A man named Pike called on me this morning and informed me he has a curious colt. One fore-leg has the perfect hoof of an ox, but very much misshapen, The colt will never be fit for any work. The owner wishes to dispose of it. Should any one be disposed to treat with him, a letter addressed to Neptune Pike, Pamber, Basingstoke, will find him - Higford Burr (Aldermaston).' ITEM 0384 SOURCE: Hereford Times, 2nd of August, 1862.

1862 - JAMES MOORE COMPLAINS ABOUT THE STATE OF THE SILCHESTER ROAD > 'Kingsclere Petty Sessions, Friday, October 31st - A Road Case: Mr G. Penford and Mr. W. Allen, Surveyors of the Highways of the parish of Tadley, appeared in answer to complaints of Mr. James Moore, Aldermaston, for non-repairs of the road...James Moore...had known the road for 28 years...known as the road from Silchester to Newbury...continuation of road was in the parish of Pamber, and he had known it repaired by the Surveyors...The Bench here examined the plans of the road; and John Stroud was called, and stated that he lived at Pamber, and had known the road for 40 years...the road remained as it was but was in very bad repair...People went off the road to get along...The Chairman said the Bench saw no difficulty in the cases...having shown it to be a highway, they were bound to order an indictment to be preferred at the Sessions.' ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 1st of November, 1862.

1863 - GEORGE LONG ACCUSED OF DAMAGING A FENCE > 'Damaging a Fence - George Long, a labourer, of Pamber, was summoned by Thomas Stacey, of the same place, for damaging a fence belonging to him. It appears that there is a footpath through one of Mr. Stacey's fields, but in order to "cut" a corner, people get through his fence and break it down, and on the 9th instant he saw Long get over it, but could not swear he did any damage, as some one had previously broken it down where he went through. The defendant said he did not do any damage, as he jumped over, and that Mr. Stacey was two or three hundred yards off and could not see. The magistrates decided to dismiss the information, as the complainant could not prove any damage.' ITEM 0380 SOURCE: Berkshire Chronicle, 28th of February, 1863.

1863 - PELICAN INN LICENCE TRANSFER REQUEST BY JAMES BOMAN > 'County Bench, Wednesday - An application was made by James Boman, landlord of the Pelican public house, Pamber, for permission to transfer his licence to James Moore, of Aldermaston, Berks. Service of the necessary notices having been proved, the magistrates consented to Boman's request, who stated he was leaving the inn in consequence of his wife's illness. ITEM 0380 SOURCE: Berkshire Chronicle, 10th of October, 1863.

1864 - GEORGE MASKELL THREATENS PROCEEDINGS  OVER LOST WOOD > Advertisement: 'Lost, from Wood Lane, Beech Hill, in May last, a quantity of oak stackwood. If taken by mistake, it is requested that it may be paid for to George Maskell, Pamber Common, Hants, within a fortnight, or further proceedings will be taken - October 29, 1864.' ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 29th of October, 1864.

1865 - PELICAN INN LANDLORD JAMES MOORE ASSAULTED > 'County Bench, Feb. 22nd - Assaults - William Cripps and David Cripps, labourers, both of Tadley, were summoned by James Moore, of Pamber, inn keeper, for assaulting him on the 14th inst. They pleaded not guilty, but the charge being proved, they were fined £1 and 10s. costs.' ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 25th of February, 1865.

The Berkshire Chronicle gave more details: 'It appeared that the defendants were in the complainant's house on the day in question creating a disturbance, when he requested them to leave, and on their refusal he endeavoured to put them out, when they both struck him several times in the face and knocked him down. The complainant's sister, named Mary Ann May, corroborated this statement. The defendants pleaded that the quarrel occurred in consequence of their owing Moore some money. The Bench considered the assault fully proved, and inflicted a fine of £1 10s. 6d. including costs, to be paid in a week, or in default each to undergo 21 days imprisonment in Winchester Gaol.' ITEM 0380 SOURCE: Berkshire Chronicle, 25th of February, 1865.

1865 - THOMAS STACEY FINED FOR ASSAULTING MARY ANN MAY > Following on from the above case: 'Thomas Stacey, a labourer residing at Pamber, was then charged with assaulting Mary Ann May, the witness in the preceding case. It appeared that complainant was going to the assistance of her brother, when defendant (who is a friend of the Cripps) struck her a blow with his fist in the face. Defendant denied striking her at all, but the Bench, not believing him, inflicted a fine of £1, or in default similar to the above case.' ITEM 0380 SOURCE: Berkshire Chronicle, 25th of February, 1865.

1865 - PAMBER FOLK  ENJOY TEA AND CAKE AT TADLEY > 'Tadley - A somewhat novel but pleasing meeting was held in this village, on Wednesday, June 21st, when through the kindness of the Rev. G. Jennings's family, nearly 300 poor people from Tadley and Pamber parishes were regaled with abundance of tea and cake, in a meadow belonging to the Tadley Independent Parsonage...All appeared thoroughly to enjoy the entertainment, and fully to appreciate their benefactor's kindness.' ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 1st of July, 1865.

1866 - PELICAN INN LANDLORD JAMES MOORE ASSAULTED EVICTING TADLEY MEN > ' Assault - George Benham and Benjamin West, of Tadley, were summoned by James Moore, landlord of the "Pelican" Inn, Pamber, for an assault on Good Friday. The landlord was from home during part of the day, and on his return found the defendants in his skittle ground, when on being asked to leave they refused. Complainant then attempted to put them out, and the assault was committed, for which they were ordered to pay a fine of 1s. and costs.' ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 21st of April, 1866.

1866 - PELICAN INN LICENCE TRANSFERRED TO GEORGE BARTLETT > 'County Bench - Wednesday - ...This was also a special sessions for the transfer of alehouse licenses, and the following being made: "The Pelican", at Pamber, from James Moore to George Bartlett.' ITEM 0380 SOURCE: Berkshire Chronicle, 29th of December, 1866.

1866 - BASINGSTOKE UNION WORKHOUSE CHRISTMAS TREAT > 'The guardians of this union afforded the usual treat to the inmates of the workhouse on Christmas Day. They were all liberally regaled with beef and plum pudding for dinner, and in the afternoon and evening tobacco and snuff were supplied to the men and women, whilst the children enjoyed numerous games, frequently interspersed with oranges, sweets, &c. All most thoroughly enjoyed themselves, and expressed their gratitude for the kindness extended to them.' ITEM 0380 SOURCE: Berkshire Chronicle, 29th of December, 1866.

1867 - JAMES MOORE CHARGED FOR STEALING HAY > 'County Bench, Wednesday - Hay Stealing: James Moore, of Aldermaston, who formerly kept the Pelican Inn, Pamber, was charged by Superintendent Kellaway with stealing, on the 23rd ult., 28 lbs. weight of hay, the property of Mr. Arnold Lainson, of Burghfleld, Berks. Evidence was taken which bore out the charge, and the prisoner, who denied his guilt, was committed for trial.' ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Hampshire Advertiser, 9th of March, 1867.

1867 - INQUEST AT THE PELICAN INN ON THE BODY OF SAMUEL TULL > 'Sudden Death - An inquest was held on the 21st inst., at the Pelican Inn, Pamber, before Spencer Clarke, Esq., Coroner, on the body of Samuel Tull, aged 27 years, a shoemaker, who suddenly became speechless on the morning of the 18th inst., at seven o'clock, and died immediately. The opinion of Mr. Izod, surgeon, of Mortimer, being that the deceased died from natural causes, a verdict being returned to that effect.' ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 26th of October, 1867.

1867 - JAMES BOWMAN CHARGED WITH KEEPING UNLAWFUL HOURS > 'James Bowman, of Pamber, was summoned by Superintendent Kelleway, for keeping open his beerhouse (Hatchet ?) at Pamber, between the hours of three and five o'clock in the afternoon of Sunday, the 20th instant. Defendant's wife appeared and pleaded guilty, and a fine of £1, including costs, was inflicted.' ITEM 0388 SOURCE: Berkshire Chronicle, 2nd of November, 1867.

1868 - HENRY MONGER CHARGED WITH STEALING MANURE > 'County Bench - Henry Monger, a labourer, of Pamber, was brought up in custody, charged with stealing about two cart loads of manure, belonging to Mr. Charles Fisher, of Tadley. The prosecutor had placed the manure in a field at Pamber, in his occupation, in the beginning of this month. On going into the field on the 15th instant he missed it, and suspecting the prisoner, went into a piece of land adjoining, occupied by him (the prisoner), and found a quantity of manure, similar to that missed. He also traced the wheels of a cart...to the land occupied by the defendant. Thomas Simpson, a labourer, living at Pamber,...saw a white pony and heard the wheels of a cart...The prisoner had a white pony. Monger, who pleaded "not guilty", was committed for trial at Winchester.' ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Hampshire Advertiser, 25th of January, 1868.

1868 - HENRY MONGER IMPRISONED FOR STEALING MANURE > Following on from the above item, Henry Monger went to trial at Winchester: 'Henry Monger, for stealing manure at Pamber, was convicted and sentenced to one month's imprisonment.' ITEM 0380 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 7th of March, 1868.

1868 - SALE BY AUCTION OF PREMISES OCCUPIED BY JAMES MOORE > Advertisement: 'Freehold Property, Pamber, Hants: Messrs. Henry Downs and Francis D. Awberry...to sell by auction at the Fox and Hounds Inn, Tadley, on Thursday, the 23rd of April, 1868, at five o'clock in the afternoon, a newly erected brick and tiled cottage, with large garden and piece of ground adjoining, containing in the whole 2r. 6p., situate at Pamber Heath, by the side of the road leading from Tadley to Reading, in the occupation of James Moore. Particulars and Conditions of Sale may be obtained at the Offices of Samuel Chandler, Esq., Solicitor, Basingstoke and Hartley Row; and at the Offices of the Auctioneers, Winchester Road, Basingstoke.' ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 18th of April, 1868.

1868 - JOHN BARTLETT ASSAULTS LITTLE BOY NAMED JOHN PIKE > 'John Bartlett, a deaf and dumb man (a labourer, of Silchester), was brought up in custody, charged with assaulting a little boy named John Pike, of Pamber, at Silchester, on the 6th instant. The complainant met the prisoner in a lane leading to Silchester on the day in question, when the latter threw him down, took out his knife, and threatened to cut his (the complainant's) throat. The little fellow succeeded in getting away, but was recaptured by the prisoner, who took him into an adjoining field, and beat him several times with a stick. Another man coming up he desisted. The magistrates...considering the case...sentenced the prisoner, who had been previously convicted, to one month's imprisonment in Winchester gaol.' ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Hampshire Advertiser, 18th of April, 1868.

1868 - SUDDEN DEATH OF JEMIMA BOMAN AT ALDERMASTON > 'On Tuesday, W. J. Cowper, Esq., Deputy Coroner, held an inquest at Aldermaston, on the body of Jemima Boman, aged 35, who had died suddenly about two o'clock on the previous morning. The jury, after hearing the evidence of James Boman (husband of deceased), Jemima Wiggins, and Dr. F. Izod, of Mortimer, showing that deceased had suffered for a long time from heart disease, returned a verdict that deceased "Died suddenly from disease of the heart." ' ITEM 0380 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 31st of October, 1868.

1869 - POACHING AT MORTIMER - SEVERAL IN COURT > 'The Poaching Affray at Mortimer - On Thursday the five prisoners - Thomas Long, Dennis Long, James Long, Francis Ham, and William Saunders, were brought up on remand at the Assize Courts...charged with having on the 27th December last been on land at Stratfield Mortimer, belonging to R. Benyon, Esq., M.P., for the purpose of taking game and with having unlawfully assaulted James Newman and George Duffin...On the application of the Chief Constable, the prisoners were remanded till Thursday next.' (This is a large article and seems to relate to people living at Pamber End or Pamber Green and too long to reproduce any more here. James Newman, gamekeeper, who later lived at Pamber Heath, was seriously injured in the assault). ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 16th of January, 1869.

1869 - HATCHET BEERHOUSE IN EXISTENCE > The Hatchet Beerhouse, located in High Road (Silchester Road), Pamber Heath, was established by 1869. The earliest record that I have found so far is that of a mention in a local newspaper report about keeping unlawful hours in 1869 (see below). The beerhouse landlord at the time was Francis Bristow. The establishment was located at what is now the western corner of Springfield Road at its junction with Silchester Road. It is known that it ceased to be a beerhouse in 1909 - see the article on this web site. It was just a residence from 1909 and it is known that the Potter family were living there by 1921. It was demolished around 1975 to make way for the Springfield Road housing development. ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 24th of December, 1869, as well as Census returns, maps and other documents.

1869 - HATCHET LANDLORD FRANCIS BRISTOW CHARGED WITH KEEPING UNLAWFUL HOURS > 'County Bench, Wednesday, Dec. 22 - Francis Bristow, beerhouse-keeper, of Pamber, was summoned by Supt. Kelleway for having his house open at an unlawful hour, viz., after 10 on the 15th inst. P.C. Wellman went into the house after 10 o'clock and found persons drinking. He asked the landlord if he knew the time, and he replied "no". Witness showed him his watch, and the landlord said he was very sorry and hoped he would not say anything about it. Fined 15s., including costs.'  ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 24th of December, 1869.

1870 - HATCHET INN LICENCE TRANSFERRED TO GEORGE SUMPSTER > 'Francis Bristow to George Sumpster.' ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 19th of March, 1870.

1870 - MATTHEW STACEY CHARGED WITH ASSAULT ON ELIZABETH CRIPPS AT THE HATCHET > 'County Bench, Wednesday, March 30. Cases...Matthew Stacey, a labourer, of Pamber, was charged with an assault on Elizabeth Cripps, at the "Hatchet" beerhouse, on the 26th March, and the same being proved, he was fined 30s. including costs, to be paid in a week, or, in default, one month's imprisonment.' ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 2nd of April, 1870.

1870 - BENJAMIN WEST CHARGED WITH ASSAULT ON ELIZABETH LONG AT THE HATCHET > Following on from the case above: 'Benjamin West was next charged with an assault on Elizabeth Long at the same time and place, it being another part of a general quarrel. Convicted and fined 2s., including costs.' ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 2nd of April, 1870.

1870 - OCEAN LONG HAS ASSAULT CASE DISMISSED > 'County Bench, Wednesday - 'Ocean Long, a labourer's wife, of Pamber, was summoned by her neighbour, Martha Chandler, for an assault, but the case appeared to be of a very trivial nature, and the bench dismissed it accordingly.' ITEM 0380 SOURCE: Hampshire Advertiser, 10th of December, 1870.

1871 - GEORGE SUMPSTER CHARGED WITH KEEPING UNLAWFUL HOURS > 'County Bench, Wednesday - George Sumpster, landlord of the Hatchet public house, at Pamber, was summoned for having his house open at unlawful hours, on Sunday, the 22nd of January. P.C. Bennett proved that he went into defendant's house at 10.30 p.m. on the 22nd ult. There were two men and a woman there, and cups and glasses on the table, one of which had beer in it. None of them were lodgers. Convicted and fined 12s., including costs.' ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 4th of February, 1871.

1872 - FIRST 25-INCH ORDNANCE SURVEY MAP PRODUCED > First edition of 'Pamber Common'. This map was the first one to show detailed settlement. The village was labelled as Pamber Common and revealed that most of the dwellings were in the northern part of the village. The Burney Bit was just a footpath and this part of the village only had a few dwellings. Most dwellings were along what is now Impstone Road, Silchester Road and Pamber Heath Road as well as Church Road and The Glen. Wells were identified and all footpaths were shown. The public gravel pit was shown (now the site of the tennis courts in Pamber Heath Road) and the only roads were what is now Church Road and part of Clappsgate Road.  Impstone Road was a footpath, as was what is now Pamber Heath Road. The Pelican Inn was shown with that name in its current location in Silchester Road. The Red House Estate area was just a woodland. ITEM 0099 SOURCE: Copy of map.

1872 - JAMES SIMPSON CHARGED WITH ASSAULT ON GEORGE LONG AT THE 'HATCHET' > 'Assault - George Long, labourer, of Pamber, was summoned at the instance of James Simpson, of the same place, who charged him with an assault on the 6th inst. The parties were at the "Hatchet" on the evening in question, when a dispute arose in reference to the payment for some beer, and defendant struck complainant. Fined 10s. including costs, to be paid in a fortnight.' ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 20th of January, 1872.

1872 - ARMY ON MILITARY MANOEUVRES, CAMPED AT PAMBER COMMON > 'Silchester Common, Tuesday Evening - The 4th Division, under Lord Mark Kerr, marched here today from Hazely Heath...The second column, consisting of one Brigade, a squadron of Cavalry, a battery of Artillery, and a detachment of Engineers, was commanded by Colonel Stephenson. They took the route by Willer's Green, Chandler's Green, Tinge's Green, Bramley, and Pamber-end to Pamber Common...Silchester Common is not sufficiently extensive for the encampment of over 7,000 men; but Pamber Common lies close by, and no inconvenience is felt from the fact that one portion of the camp is separated from the other by a road of about half a mile in length. The march to-day was a good 12 miles...came upon a brigade on Silchester Common. About a mile further on we found another brigade, on Pamber Common, and the third upon Tadley, so that the Division covers about two miles of ground.' ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 31st of August, 1872.

1872 - ASSAULT ON MIRIAM SUMPSTER BY WILLIAM BROADHURST > 'William Broadhurst, labourer, appeared to answer a charge of assaulting Miriam Sumpster, wife of George Sumpster, beerhouse-keeper at Pamber, on the 28th August. Defendant had been drinking with another man, and getting quarrelsome, was turned out of the house; he, however, contrived to get in another way, and was again ejected. Some time after he knocked at the door, and on complainant opening it, he put his foot in and forced the door open, and in doing so committed the assault complained of. Fined 15s. and costs, or in default of payment, 14 days' imprisonment.' ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 14th of September, 1872.

1872 - CHARLES LONG SENT TO GAOL FOR BEING DRUNK > 'Town Bench, Tuesday - Charles Long, of Pamber, labourer, was charged by Police constable Heath with being drunk, on Monday last, and was fined 5s 6d, but as the money was not paid, he was sent to Winchester Gaol for seven days.' ITEM 0380 SOURCE: Hampshire Advertiser, 9th of November, 1872.

1872 - CHARLES LONG TO FACE TRIAL FOR SUICIDE ATTEMPT > 'County Bench - Charles Long of Pamber, appeared in custody of the police, charged with attempting to commit suicide by cutting his throat with a razor. Prisoner, it appeared, had lately been drinking  a great deal, and was in a desponding state. On Thursday morning he asked his wife to bring his razor to cut his corns, but she said she would cut them for him, and laid the razor on the shelf. When she went into the room again she saw prisoner take the razor and attempt to cut his throat, but she took hold of his arm and prevented him, though he made a gash under his chin. She called for help, and took the razor from him, and succeeded in stopping the bleeding. Prisoner was given into custody and taken to the station, and after hearing the evidence the bench committed him for trial at the next assizes.' ITEM 0380 SOURCE: Hampshire Advertiser, 30th of November, 1872.

1872 - CHARLES LONG IS ACQUITTED FOR ATTEMPTING SUICIDE > At the Epiphany Quarter Sessions held at Winchester on the 30th of December, 1872, Charles Long was acquitted on the charge of attempting to commit suicide. ITEM SOURCE: Court register, page 35, 30th of December, 1872.

1873 - CHARLES LONG AND WILLIAM WEST DRUNK AT SILCHESTER > 'Charles Long and William West, of Pamber, labourers, were also summoned by Superintendent Cook for being drunk and riotous, at Silchester, on Boxing day. The offence was proved by Police-constable Beale, and the magistrates fined Long 14s 6d, to be paid in a fortnight, with the option of ten days' imprisonment, and West was fined 9s 6d, and allowed a fortnight to pay, or be imprisoned for seven days.' ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Hampshire Advertiser, 4th of January, 1873.

1873 - JANE PIKE CHARGED WITH ASSAULT ON MARY SUMPSTER > 'County Bench, Wednesday - Jane Pike, wife of Neptune Pike, a labourer, living at Pamber, was summoned for assaulting Mary Sumpster, wife of George Sumpster, another labourer, living at Tadley, and being found guilty, was fined 10s, including costs, and allowed a fortnight to pay.' ITEM 0380 SOURCE: Hampshire Advertiser, 15th of February, 1873.

1873 - PETER BOMAN CHARGED WITH ASSAULTING HIS WIFE EMILY > 'County Bench, Wednesday - Assault: Peter Boman, of Pamber, appeared to a summons for assaulting his wife, Emily Boman, on the 5th instant, and, being convicted, was bound over to keep the peace for twelve-months, himself in £20 and one surety in £10.' ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Hampshire Advertiser, 15th of March, 1873.

1873 - GEORGE SIMPSON CHARGED WITH POISONING HIS WIFE TO ABORT HER BABY > 'County Bench, Wednesday - Serious Offence: George Simpson, a labourer living at Pamber, was charged with having, on the 30th ultimo, administered a noxious drug to his wife, with intent to procure abortion. The evidence of the poor woman and her mother was taken, but was not sufficient to warrant a conviction, and the bench therefore bound the prisoner in his own recognizance of £20 to keep the peace for twelve months.' ITEM 0375 Hampshire Advertiser, 29th of November, 1873.

1875 - ESAU WIGLEY AND GEORGE MILLER CHARGED WITH POACHING > 'County Magistrates' Office, Reading, Saturday, Dec. 26 - Poaching: Esau Wigley and George Miller, of Pamber, Hants, were charged with having trespassed in search of game on land belonging to M. G. Thoyts, Esq., Sulhampstead, on the 16th inst. John Webb, gamekeeper to Mr. Thoyts, said that he saw the defendants in a copse at Sulhampstead, and when he went to them he found that they had two nets, and there was a live ferret in a hole. Defendants said nothing. Fined 25s. and 30s. costs each; in default to be committed to 14 days' hard labour.' ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 2nd of January, 1875.

1875 - CHARLES LONG FINED FOR BEING DRUNK > 'County Bench, Wednesday - Drunk - Charles Long, living at Pamber, was charged with being drunk, on the 7th instant, at Pamber - Defendant did not appear to the summons, but the charge being proved, and this being his second offence, he was fined 27s 6d, inclusive of costs, to be paid forthwith, or imprisonment for twenty-one days, with hard labour.' ITEM 0380 SOURCE: Hampshire Advertiser, 24th of April, 1875.

1875 - PETER BOMAN CHARGED WITH BEATING HIS WIFE > 'County Bench, Wednesday - Assault: Peter Boman, a labourer, living at Pamber, was charged with beating his wife. The complainant said that he had been drunk for about a fortnight, had refused to work, and had sold several articles of furniture. On Thursday in last week he assaulted her by turning her out of the house and throwing the lid of a copper at her. He had more than once threatened to take her life. Sentenced to six weeks' hard labour, and bound in his own recognizance to keep the peace for six months after the termination of his sentence.' ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Hampshire Advertiser, 26th of June, 1875.

1876 - TADLEY BOARD SCHOOL BUILT > Tadley Board School was built in 1876 with accommodation for 222 scholars. ITEM 0107 SOURCE: Victoria History of the Counties of England - Volume 2 (Hampshire & the Isle of Wight).

1876 - JOHN PEARCE OF PAMBER FINED FOR BEING DRUNK > 'Petty Sessions, Sept. 29...John Pearce, of Pamber, for being drunk on the Ewhurst Road, on the 19th September, was fined 20s., and costs 8s. 6d. Paid.' ITEM 0384 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 7th of October, 1876.

1876 - JAMES STAMP FINED FOR STEALING TURNIPS > 'James Stamp, labourer, pleaded guilty to stealing some turnips belonging to Mr. George Frankum, of Pamber, and fined 10s.' ITEM 0384 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 16th of December, 1876.

1877 - GEORGE LONG AND BENJAMIN WEST FINED FOR BEING DRUNK AT THE PELICAN > 'County Bench, Town Hall, Wednesday...George Long and Benjamin West, of Pamber, were summoned for being drunk at the Pelican publichouse, on Saturday last, and were fined 14s. 3d. each, and allowed a week for payment, failing which imprisonment for fourteen days. Charles Saunders, landlord of the "Pelican," was also charged with permitting drunkenness on his premises, and a fine of 2l. (£2), inclusive of costs, was imposed. Defendant paid the money.' ITEM 0384 SOURCE: Berkshire Chronicle, 13th of January, 1877.

1877 - WILLIAM BROADHURST FINED FOR DISORDERLY CONDUCT AT THE HATCHET > 'William Broadhurst was summoned for disorderly conduct on the 30th. ult., at a beerhouse at Pamber, kept by George Sumpster. Complainant's wife proved the case and the Bench imposed a fine £2 10s., with the option of three weeks imprisonment with hard labour.' ITEM 0384 SOURCE: Berkshire Chronicle, 10th of February, 1877.

1877 - PETER BOWMAN FINED FOR BEATING HIS WIFE > 'County Bench, Wednesday - Peter Bowman of Pamber, was also bound over in a similar penalty for twelve months (in the previous case referred to the magistrates bound the defendant over for three months in his own recognisance of £10), to keep the peace towards his wife, Emily Bowman, whom he had assaulted, on the 14th instant, by beating her.' ITEM 0380 SOURCE: Hampshire Advertiser, 26th of May, 1877.

1877 - HATCHET LICENCE TRANSFERRED TO GEORGE BOMAN > 'Transfer - The licence of the Hatchet beerhouse, at Pamber, was transferred from George Sumpster to George Boman.' ITEM 0388 SOURCE: Hampshire Advertiser, 30th of June, 1877.

1877 - JANE PIKE AND REBECCA BUCKLAND IN A FIGHT AT THE PELICAN INN > 'Jane Pike, wife of Neptune Pike, of Pamber, was summoned for assaulting Rebecca Buckland, wife of Jabes Buckland, a hawker, living at Tadley. A cross-summons was taken out by Mrs. Pike against Mrs. Buckland, and the evidence showed that the parties were at the "Pelican" beerhouse, Pamber, when words ensued and blows followed, the one woman exhibiting a pair of eyes unnaturally dark, and the other showing a trophy in the form of a handful of hair and a corresponding bald place on the head. It appeared, however, that Mrs. Buckland had given the first blow and she was therefore ordered to pay 12s. 6d., inclusive of costs, the other summons being dismissed.' ITEM 0384 SOURCE: Berkshire Chronicle, 17th of November, 1877.

1878 - NEED FOR CHURCH IN PAMBER HEATH > The vicar of Monk Sherborne stated that the '...few scattered cottages at Pamber Heath had greatly increased but the cottagers were too far from either church (Pamber Priory or All Saints, Monk Sherborne) to attend regularly'. SOURCE: Letter from Vicar of Monk Sherborne.

1878 - HANTS & BERKS GAZETTE FIRST PUBLISHED IN BASINGSTOKE > Bird Brothers of Basingstoke began publication of the Hants & Berks Gazette. SOURCE: Basingstoke Library.

1878 - GEORGE SUMPSTER AND JOHN STROUD FINED FOR BEING DRUNK > 'County Bench - George Sumpster, a labourer, living at Pamber, was summoned for being drunk by P.C. Beale, and defendant was fined 10s., including costs, which he paid. On being convicted defendant threatened to "do something for Beale" - John Stroud was charged with a similar offence at the same time and place as in the last case, and was fined 8s.' ITEM 0384 SOURCE: Berkshire Chronicle, 9th of February, 1878.

1878 - AARON TULL DIES  AT THE AGE OF 70 > Aaron Tull died on the 8th of June, 1878, aged 70. He was buried at the Mortimer West End Chapel on the 12th of June, 1878. Aaron was born in Mortimer West End on the 18th of May, 1808, the son of David Tull and Lydia Tull (formerly Pearce) and was baptised at the Mortimer West End Chapel on the 10th of June, 1809. He took on the trade of shoemaker. He married Rachel Lambden at the Pamber Priory Church on the 22nd of February, 1840. Aaron and Rachel lived at Pamber Heath after marriage in 1840 and several children were born to them there. ITEM SOURCE: Church registers and Census returns.

1878 - MIRIAM SUMPSTER FINED FOR BEING DRUNK AND ABUSIVE > 'County Bench - At the Townhall, Wednesday...Miriam Sumpster, of Pamber, was summoned for a similar offence (refusing to quit a beerhouse, when requested by the Landlord) at Pamber on the same day, also for being drunk and abusive - Fined £1 17s 6d, and allowed a week for payment.' ITEM 0380 SOURCE: Hampshire Advertiser, 15th of June, 1878.

1878 - GEORGE BOWMAN CHARGED WITH ASSAULT BY MIRIAM SUMPSTER > 'George Bowman, landlord of the Hatchet beerhouse, Pamber, was charged by Miriam Sumpster, wife of George Sumpster, labourer, with assaulting her on the 3rd inst. This was a cross-summons following a case heard a fortnight ago, in which complainant was fined 37s. 6d. for refusing to leave the Hatchet public house, and being drunk. Her evidence in this case totally failed, and the charge was dismissed. Not having paid her fine, as ordered, she was committed to Winchester Gaol for 14 days.' ITEM 0384 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 29th of June, 1878.

1878 - JOSEPH SMITH FINED FOR GAME OFFENCE > 'Game Offence - Joseph Smith of Pamber, a labourer, was summoned by Charles Broadhurst, gamekeeper to Mr. Cooper of Silchester, for trespassing on land in his occupation in search of game. He was fined 7s. 6d., including costs.' ITEM 0384 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 30th of November, 1878.

1879 - DEATH OF PELICAN LANDLORD CHARLES HUNT > 'March 14, at the Pelican Inn, Pamber, after a short illness, Mr. Charles Hunt, in his 45th year.' ITEM 0384 SOURCE: Berkshire Chronicle, 15th of March, 1879.

1879 - PELICAN INN LICENCE TRANSFERRED TO ELIZA HUNT > 'The licence of the Pelican Inn was temporarily transferred to Eliza Hunt, widow of the former landlord recently deceased, Charles Hunt.' ITEM 0388 SOURCE: Hampshire Advertiser ?

1879 - SUDDEN DEATH OF FREDERICK BOWMAN > The sudden death of Frederick Bowman, 36, son of George Bowman, the landlord of the Hatchet beerhouse, Pamber, was reported at Basingstoke Police station by P.C. Beale. The deceased had left home with a horse and cart about one o' clock on 'Thursday' to go to Upton Court but was found later in the day 'quite dead'. ITEMS 0167 & 0304 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 31st of May, 1879.

1879 - PELICAN INN LICENCE TRANSFERRED TO FREDERICK LAVEY > 'County Bench, Wednesday - Transfers - Pelican Inn, Pamber, from Eliza Hunt to Frederick Lavey'. ITEM 0375  SOURCE: Hampshire Advertiser, 31st of May, 1879.

1879 - INQUEST ON FREDERICK BOWMAN AT THE HATCHET BEERHOUSE > An inquest was held on Frederick Bowman at the Hatchet beerhouse, Pamber. Mr W. Stroud was chosen as the jury foreman. Frederick had left home with a pony and cart to fetch wood and was seen having a fit on the Ufton road. On examination, he was found dead. A verdict of death from natural causes was returned. ITEMS 0167 & 0304 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 7th of June, 1879.

1879 - JOHN COTTRELL CAUSES MALICIOUS DAMAGE TO PELICAN INN DOOR > 'Malicious Injury - John Cottrell, labourer, of Pamber, was charged by Frederick Lavey, landlord of the Pelican Inn, Pamber, with maliciously injuring a door of his house in trying to regain admission after he had been put out for making a disturbance. He was fined 1l (£1), including costs and damage.' ITEM 0384 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 14th of June, 1879.

1879 - DONKEY STUNG TO DEATH BY AN ADDER > 'Mr Bone, a labourer living at Pamber Heath, turned out his donkey into a bye lane to graze and, to his surprise, it returned home a short time afterwards - an unusual occurrence. When he went to the stable to look at the donkey, he found its head swollen, the swelling having proceeded from the upper lip. Within five days the animal had died, its head having swollen to nearly three times its natural size. It was supposed that the donkey had been bitten by an adder.' ITEMS 0167 & 0304 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 28th of June, 1879.

1879 - REV. CECIL BEADON YOUNG ADMITS HIS ERROR > 'Burghclere, July 9 - The Rev. C. B. Young, lately assistant curate at Burghclere church, who became a Roman Catholic about a year ago, has returned to the communion of the Church of England. Mr. Young has written to the Bishop of Winchester, acknowledging his error and expressing his desire to resume clerical work.' ITEM 0388 SOURCE: Hampshire Advertiser, 9th of July, 1879.

1879 - REV. CECIL BEADON YOUNG APPOINTED CURATE > The Rev. Cecil Beadon Young was appointed curate of the parish of Monk Sherborne, Hants.  ITEM SOURCE: Crockford's Clerical Directory, 1885.

1879 - SUCCESSFUL SERVICES AT 'THE HERMITAGE' SHOWS NEED FOR A CHURCH > 'Last winter the Vicar of Monk Sherborne, the Rev. H. L. Browne, who is also Vicar of Pamber, assisted by his curate, the Rev. C. B. Young, organised a series of special services on Sunday evenings, at the Hermitage, Mr. Young's residence, and this step was eminently successful, the room being so crowded that many persons nightly were unable to gain admission. The Vicar then thought that the time was ripe for a small church to be built, and plans were accordingly procured, and it was proposed to build it by public subscription.'  ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 4th of December, 1880.

1880 - PETER BOMAN FINED FOR NOT SENDING CHILDREN TO SCHOOL > 'County Bench, Wednesday - School Board Case: Peter Boman, labourer, of Pamber, was summoned by Joseph Jibb, attendance officer of the Wootton and Tadley School Board, for neglecting to send his children, aged respectively 11 and 9, to school. He was fined 5s., including costs, a fortnight being allowed for payment.' ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 6th of March, 1880.

1880 - EDWARD PIKE CHARGED WITH ASSAULT BY GEORGE SUMPSTER > 'County Bench, Town Hall, Wednesday, May 12 - Assault: Edward Pike, of Pamber, labourer, was charged by George Sumpster, labourer, of the same place, with assaulting him on the 26th April. The parties agreed to the case being heard before one magistrate. The evidence, which was very conflicting, shewed that both parties were more or less at fault, and the case was dismissed.' ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 15th of May, 1880.

1880 - PAMBER HEATH CHURCH AND SCHOOL UNDER CONSTRUCTION > During the summer of this year, work was carried out on the building of a church and school at Pamber Heath on land kindly donated by Richard Benyon - see the item of the 4th of December below. ITEM 0107 SOURCE: Victoria History of the Counties of England - Volume 2 (Hampshire & the Isle of Wight) and ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 4th of December, 1880.

1880 - PETER BOMAN FINED FOR NOT SENDING SON WALTER TO SCHOOL > 'County Bench, Wednesday - The Education Act: Peter Boman, of Pamber, was fined 5s. for not sending his son, Walter Boman, to school. A fortnight allowed for payment.' ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 29th of May, 1880.

1880 - RICHARD MONGER DAMAGES A WINDOW OF THE PELICAN INN > 'Willful and Malicious Injury - Richard Monger, of Pamber, labourer, was brought up in custody, charged with maliciously injury to the window of the Pelican public-house at Pamber, on the 28th of Sept. It appears there was a general dispute about some goods that were lost between defendant and some others in the taproom, and the landlord found it necessary to turn them all out, upon which defendant and another man not in custody, broke the window in question. Defendant was fined 7s., with costs.' ITEM 0384 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 2nd of October, 1880.

1880 - PAMBER HEATH CHURCH AND SCHOOL COMPLETED > 'The proposal (to build a church), however, having come to the knowledge of Mr. R. Benyon, of Englefield House (who is one of the chief landowners in the parish), he at once offered to give the site, and to defray all the expenses connected with the building of the edifice. This kind and liberal offer was most gratefully accepted, and the work has been carried out during the summer...it is intended to be used as a school during the week. A suitable class-room and residence have also been built adjoining.' ITEM 0107 SOURCE: Victoria History of the Counties of England - Volume 2 (Hampshire & the Isle of Wight) and ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 4th of December, 1880.

1880 - ANN BOMAN ASSAULTED AT THE HATCHET PUBLIC HOUSE > 'County Bench, Town Hall, Basingstoke, Wednesday - Assault: Nathaniel Stacey was summoned by Ann Boman of Pamber, for assaulting her at The Hatchet public house, on her refusing to draw beer for him, he being then drunk. The defendant did not appear, and, the charge being fully proved, he was fined £1, including costs, and allowed a fortnight for payment.' ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Hampshire Advertiser, 30th of October, 1880.

1880 - FREDERICK LAVEY CHARGED WITH CUTTING FERN AT MORTIMER WEST END > 'County Bench, Town Hall, Basingstoke, Wednesday - Cutting Fern: Frederick Lavey, of Pamber, was summoned for cutting fern at Mortimer West End, on property belonging to Mr. R. Benyon. Mr. Chandler defended. George West, of Tadley, was also summoned for cutting heath on Mr. Benyon's land, but after hearing the evidence both informations were dismissed.' ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 27th of November, 1880.

1880 - OPENING OF CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOL CHAPEL > Pamber Heath Church of England School Chapel opened, on 'Tuesday the 9th last', being the first service, where it was reported that there was not enough room for all wanting to attend the event. ITEM 0178 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 4th of December, 1880.

1880 - PAMBER HEATH CHURCH OPENED > 'The opening service was held on Sunday evening, and long before the commencement of the service the sacred edifice was filled to overflowing, large numbers of persons being unable to gain admission...Service commenced by the surpliced choir entering the building singing the processional hymn, Onward, Christian soldiers, in which the congregation joined most heartily, as indeed they did throughout the entire service.' ITEM 0107 SOURCE: Victoria History of the Counties of England - Volume 2 (Hampshire & the Isle of Wight) and ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 4th of December, 1880.

1880 - EDWARD PIKE IN MALICIOUS DAMAGE TO PELICAN INN > 'County Bench, Basingstoke, Wednesday - A Double Charge: Edward Pike, a labourer, was brought up under a warrant, charged with malicious injury to the premises of the Pelican public house at Pamber; also with assaulting P.c. Woods, and resisting his apprehension on the 28th September last. It appeared that the prisoner succeeded in getting away from the constable, but was subsequently apprehended. He was convicted on both charges and sentenced to a fine of £5, or one month, for assaulting and resisting the constable; and £1 18s. 6d. (including damage, penalty, and costs), or a fortnight's imprisonment for the other offence. The money was not paid, and the prisoner was committed to Winchester Gaol for six weeks.'  ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 11th of December, 1880.

1881 - CONCERT AT PAMBER HEATH CHAPEL > Concert held at Pamber Heath Chapel. ITEM 0167 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 1st of January, 1881.

1881 - PAMBER HEATH SCHOOL OPENED > 12th of February, 1881 (Church of England) with space for 93 scholars. (The school was intended only for infants when opened, meaning older children had to attend Tadley or Silchester School.) ITEM 0107 SOURCE: Victoria History of the Counties of England - Volume 2 (Hampshire & the Isle of Wight).

1881 - TADLEY SCHOOL IRREGULAR ATTENDANCE FORCES LEGAL ACTION > The attendance at Tadley School had been so irregular during the past year that the School Board decided to use the law against parents and several summonses were ordered to be taken out. ITEMS 0167 & 304 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 19th of February, 1881.

1881 - NATIONAL DEPOSIT SOCIETY MEETING NEAR 'THE PELICAN' > There was a talk on the benefits of joining the National Deposit Society, followed by dancing, games etc. in a meadow near the Pelican Public House. The Ramsdale Brass Band were present. ITEM 0178 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 11th of June, 1881.

1881 - PETER BOWMAN FINED FOR BEING DRUNK ON THE HIGHWAY > 'County Bench, Wednesday - Drunk - Peter Bowman, of Pamber, labourer, was summoned for being drunk on the highway at Silchester, on the 17th inst. He pleaded guilty, and was fined 10s. and costs, which he paid.' ITEM 0384 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 3rd of September, 1881.

1881 - PAMBER HEATH SCHOOL BECOMES A 'MIXED SCHOOL' > A letter was sent to the Clerk of the Wooton and Tadley School Board by Rev. H.L. Browne of Monk Sherborne stating '...we have been obliged to make the school at Pamber Heath a mixed school (all ages) because we found parents were reluctant to send their children to two schools and thus pay double for them.' The change had an immediate effect on Tadley School. Their log book for the 17th of October, 1881 states: '24 scholars left to attend Pamber Church School.' SOURCE: Letter from Rev. H.L. Browne and Tadley School Log Book.

1881 - HARVEST FESTIVAL AT PAMBER HEATH CHAPEL > A harvest festival was held on 'Sunday evening' at Pamber Heath Chapel. The church was re-opened 'about three weeks ago' after the summer break. The church was full, many had to stand and nearly 100 people were outside, unable to gain admission. There was a contingent from Bramley and Thatcham. Prayers were by Rev. C.B. Young. The lesson was by the Hon. Coutts Marjoribanks. A collection was taken for the Berkshire Hospital. ITEM 0178 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 22nd of October, 1881.

1881 - PELICAN LICENCE TRANSFERRED TO ROBERT BEDWELL > 'County Bench - At the Town Hall Wednesday...The licence of the Pelican Inn, Pamber, was temporarily transferred from Frederick Lacy (should be Lavey) to Robert Bedwell.' ITEM 0384 SOURCE: Berkshire Chronicle, 29th of October, 1881.

1881 - HON. COUTTS MARJORIBANKS IN CYCLE ACCIDENT AT SILCHESTER > 'Accident - On Monday morning last as the Hon. Coutts Marjoribanks was riding his bicycle from Silchester he met with a very severe accident at a most dangerous place known as Silchester Brook. At this place a stream of water crosses the road. The hon. gentleman was thrown off into the water, and although no bones were broken he sustained a severe shaking. The machine was considerably injured.' ITEM 0384 SOURCE: Berkshire Chronicle, 19th of November, 1881.

1881 - MOSES RAWLINS, WIFE AND SON FINED FOR BEING DRUNK > Moses Rawlins, his wife, Amelia, and son, Charles, all of Pamber Common, were summoned before the Reading County Magistrates for being drunk and incapable on the highway at Burghfield. Charles, who did not appear, had runaway and enlisted at Reading, Moses and Amelia being hot on his heels to buy him off, which they did. On the way home they quarrelled and a fight broke out. Each were fined five shillings with seven shillings and ten pence costs. Amelia left the court expressing her disapproval at the whole proceedings. ITEMS 0167 & 0304 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 3rd of December, 1881.

1882 - ASSAULT ON ALICE LONG BY CHARLOTTE WIGLEY > 'Basingstoke - Assault: Charlotte Wigley, married woman, was summoned for an assault upon Alice Long, aged 12 years, daughter of Chas. Long, at Pamber, on the 23rd inst. Complainant was on her way to school when defendant came out, took hold of her and shook her, then pulled off her hat and struck her twice on the side of the head. It appeared complainant had quarrelled with defendant's daughter on the Sunday previous. The facts were corroborated by the mother and sister of complainant. Defendant was fined 17s. 6d., including costs; in default 14 days' hard labour.' ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 28th of January, 1882.

1882 - NATIONAL DEPOSIT FRIENDLY SOCIETY ENTERTAINMENT IN SCHOOL ROOM > 'Entertainment at Pamber - The annual winter entertainment in connection with the Pamber District of the National Deposit Friendly Society was held on Friday evening in the Pamber school-room, which was lent for the occasion. The Rev. C. B. Young occupied the chair and there was a large attendance...ladies and gentlemen took part in the programme...the accompaniments were efficiently played...The songs given...The Ramsdale band rendered valuable assistance by performing...Readings were given...At the close...Mr. W. ford presented the chairman with the society's medal...National Anthem, brought a very pleasant evening to a close.' ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 28th of January, 1882.

1882 - ALFRED SIMPSON KICKED BY A HORSE > Alfred Simpson, a 12 year-old boy employed by Mrs Follett of Pamber as a carter boy, was kicked by a horse on the head on 'Wednesday week' causing severe lacerations. Dr Johnson of Basingstoke attended the boy, who was removed to the Cottage Hospital. ITEMS 0167 & 0304 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 4th of February, 1882.

1882 - TREAT FOR CHILDREN OF BENYON'S HEATH SCHOOL > Children of Pamber Heath School were given a treat on 'Tuesday' with their friends. Tea was given in the School-room and each child was presented with a toy from a large tree. Loud cheers were given for Rev. C.B. Young for the treat and Mr Benyon for building the school. The school mistress was also cheered and Major Young presented each child with a box of sweets, oranges and apples at the close. ITEMS 0167 & 0304 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 4th of February, 1882.

1882 - PELICAN INN LICENCE TRANSFERRED TO WILLIAM POFFLEY > 'County Bench - At the Townhall, Wednesday - Transfer - The license of the Pelican Inn, Pamber, was transferred from Robert Bedwell to William Poffley.' ITEM 0380 SOURCE: Hampshire Advertiser, 11th of February, 1882.

1882 - CHURCH OF ENGLAND DAY SCHOOL REPORT > Pamber Church of England Day School report by Her Majesty's Inspector was published and the results were highly satisfactory. Every child passed the standard reading and writing examination and only four failed the arithmetic examination. Geography and grammar was very fair and sewing excellent. Mr G. Figgins, school master, was praised for his 'painstaking' efforts. (Note: I am not sure if this refers to the school at Pamber Heath or another that existed in Pamber parish). ITEMS 0167 & 304 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 15th of April, 1882.

1882 - INQUEST AT THE PELICAN INN ON JANE MARIA POFFLEY > An inquest was held at the Pelican Inn on the '2nd inst.' before the county coroner Spencer Clarke. The one month-old child Jane Maria Poffley, daughter of William Poffley, a publican, had been found dead in bed by her mother at 'about three o'clock on Sunday morning'. Dr Davis of Mortimer said that the child had been born with an infection of the spine and death was due to exhaustion from weakness. There was no evidence of suffocation. A verdict of death from natural causes was returned. ITEMS 0167 & 0304 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 6th of May, 1882.

1882 - MOSES RAWLINS FINED FOR BEING DRUNK IN CHARGE OF A HORSE AND CART > 'Drunk Whilst In Charge Of A Horse And Cart - Moses Rawlins, a sweep, pleaded guilty to being drunk whilst in charge of a horse and cart at Mortimer, on the 13th inst., and, it being his second offence within twelve months, he was fined £1 and 9s. and 6d. costs.' ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 27th of May, 1882.

1882 - EDWARD PIKE FINED FOR DISORDERLY CONDUCT AT THE FIGHTING COCKS > 'Disorderly Conduct - Edward Pike, of Pamber, was charged with being disorderly and refusing to quit licensed premises, viz., the Fighting Cocks Inn, Tadley, on the 1st June, 1881. Prisoner could not until now be found. He was fined 2l. (£2), including costs - He was further charged with cruelly ill-treating complainant's pony by kicking it, at the same time and place, and for this offence was fined a further sum of 2l. (£2), including costs. In default, he was sentenced to one month's imprisonment in each case.' ITEM 0384 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 3rd of June, 1882.

1883 - MR FIGGINS GIVEN A GOOD SEND OFF > Mr Figgins, schoolmaster and choir master of Sherborne St. John, presided at the harmonium at the Mission Church and was given 'a bountiful tea on Sunday last in respect of his kind manner and readiness for any good work', as was possibly the last time he would attend Pamber Heath. ITEM 0176 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 3rd of February, 1883.

1883 - PELICAN INN LICENCE TRANSFERRED TO GEORGE HENRY GILES > 'The Pelican Inn, Pamber from Wm. Poffley to Geo. Hy. Giles, was granted.' ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 24th of February, 1883.

1883 - PRESENTATION TO MR FIGGINS > There was a presentation of a Family Bible on Friday evening to Mr Figgins, subscribed to by many parishioners, in respect of his service to Pamber Heath Church. ITEM 0176 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 3rd of March, 1883.

1883 - REV C. B. YOUNG DANGEROUSLY ILL > Rev. C.B. Young, having just finished his work at Pamber Heath Chapel after four years, was taken dangerously ill and unable to receive a gift of a silver fish knife and fork with a monogram and inscription, subscribed to by Pamber people. The gift was entrusted to his sister instead. ITEM 0176 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 26th of May, 1883.

1883 - REV. SHAW IS NEW CURATE OF HEATH CHAPEL > Rev. John Shaw D.D., has been appointed in charge of the 'Heath Chapel' at Pamber Heath in place of Mr Young, a former Roman Catholic, whose poor health was put down to having too large a district. 'The ring of the old fashioned gospel is drawing hundreds'. Rev. Shaw was formerly a dissenting preacher for several years! ITEM 0176 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 2nd of June, 1883.

1883 - PELICAN INN LANDLORD HENRY GILES CHARGED OVER LICENCE BREACH > 'County Bench, Town Hall, Basingstoke, Wednesday - Drunkenness In A Licensed House:  Henry Giles, landlord of the Pelican public-house, Pamber, was summoned at the instance of P.c. Hewlett, for allowing a man named J. Pierce to be on his premises at unlawful hours, and while in a state of intoxication. P.c. Hewlett said he was going his rounds at 12.30 a.m. on the 1st inst, and when some distance from the public-house he heard hallowing proceeding from it. On reaching the house and turning on his light he saw through a window the man Pierce lying on his back and heard him calling for beer. He tried to get up but fell down again. Witness roused the landlord and made him open the door. He at first said he had no one on the premises but his own people, but afterwards admitted that he had allowed old Jack Stroud to lie down in one of the rooms. Witness went to the man and found it to be J. Pierce, who asked him what his business was and swore at him. He saw Pierce leave early next morning, still drunk. Defendant was convicted, and fined 40s. and costs, the conviction to be endorsed on his license.' ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 16th of June, 1883.

1883 - PETER BOMAN CHARGED IN CONNECTION WITH THE UNION WORKHOUSE > 'County Bench, Basingstoke - Non-Maintenance Of A Family: Peter Boman, of Pamber, was charged with allowing his family to become chargeable to the funds of the Union Workhouse, where they now are. The defendant said he had no work. The Bench convicted him, and sentenced him to one month's hard labour.' ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 14th of July, 1883.

1883 - PELICAN INN LICENCE TRANSFERRED TO CHARLES ROBERTS > '...beerhouse, Pamber, from Geo. Hy. Giles, to Chas. Roberts.' ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 28th of July, 1883.

1883 - WILLIAM BROADHURST IN DRUNKEN ASSAULT AT THE HATCHET > 'Basingstoke County Bench, Aug. 22 - Refusing To Quit A Public House: William Broadhurst, of Tadley, labourer, was summoned by Inspector Rapkins, for being drunk and refusing to quit the Hatchet public house, on the 14th July last. The landlord, George Bowman, proved the offence, and his daughter Ann deposed that she was struck by defendant. He was fined £2, and costs 8s. 6d., in default two months' hard labour.'  ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 25th of August, 1883.

1883 - ANNUAL PAMBER HORTICULTURAL SHOW > The Pamber and Tadley Horticultural Society held its sixth exhibition on 'Monday last' in a meadow at Little London. Exhibits were arranged in a large tent. Dinner was supplied in a tent by Mr C. Brown of Basingstoke. Many prizes were awarded. Lots of names given. Full text available on request. ITEM 0176 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 1st of September, 1883.

1883 - HARVEST FESTIVAL AT THE MISSION CHAPEL > On Sunday evening a harvest thanksgiving service was held at the Mission Chapel. The church was decorated with corn, fruit, vegetables and flowers by 'a few willing friends'. Rev. H.L. Browne presided. Rev. R.F. Hessey of Basing preached the sermon. There was a crowded congregation and a collection was made for the Royal Berks. Hospital. ITEM 0176 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 27th of October, 1883.

1883 - ARTHUR BROADHURST AND HENRY GUNNELL IMPRISONED FOR STEALING RABBITS > 'Arthur J. Broadhurst and Henry Gunnell, labourers, of Pamber, were brought up in custody charged with stealing three tame Angola rabbits, valued at 6s., the property of the Rev. Thos. Langshaw, rector of Silchester, on the 17th inst. Prosecutor said the rabbits were pets belonging to his children...John Ward, labourer, stated he saw defendant's clambering through the rev. gentleman's hedge...After further evidence of a criminating character, defendant's pleaded guilty, and Broadhurst, having been convicted before, received a sentence of three months' imprisonment; Gunnell, against whom nothing was known, two months' imprisonment.' ITEM 0384 SOURCE: Hampshire Chronicle, 27th of October, 1883.

1883 - JOHN PEARCE AND DRUNKENNESS AT THE PELICAN INN > 'County Bench, Town Hall, Basingstoke, Wednesday -  Caught At Last: John Pearce was charged with being drunk on licensed premises, on the 1st of June. It appeared that defendant is well known in the neighbourhood of Pamber, and that on the day in question the landlord of the Pelican Inn allowed him to sleep in an outhouse there. His slumbers, however, were disturbed, and at midnight the policeman on duty found him rather too boisterous, and threatened to summon him. Defendant, however, absconded, but on his return to the neighbourhood, the vigilant officer in blue was on his track, and brought him before the bench, who fined him 10s.' ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Hampshire Advertiser, 3rd of November, 1883.

1883 - WEDDING OF REV. H. BROWNE TO FRANCES SHAW > 'Wedding Festivities at Monk Sherborne - The marriage of the Rev. H. L. Browne (Rector of Monk Sherborne and Vicar of Pamber), with Miss Frances Annie Shaw, youngest daughter of the Rev. J. Shaw, curate of the district, was celebrated at the Parish Church, Monk Sherborne, on Wednesday week. At the house of the bride's father, the rectory, and the Church gate arches had been erected, bearing suitable mottoes. The Church, which was prettily decorated, was crowded...bride given away by her brother, Mr. W. H. Shaw...Dr. James Browne (brother of the bridegroom) acted as best man...wedding breakfast took place...at the house of the bride's father..couple left for the South of France, to spend the honeymoon.' ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 17th of November, 1883.

1883 - PELICAN INN LICENCE TRANSFERRED TO JOHN WOODESON > 'County Bench - At the Town Hall, Wednesday - Transfers - The licence of the Pelican Inn, Pamber, was transferred from Charles Roberts to John Woodeson.' ITEM 0380 SOURCE: Hampshire Advertiser, 1st of December, 1883.

' County Bench - Transfers - The licence of the...and that of the Pelican Inn, Pamber, from Chas. Roberts to Jno. Woodeson.'  ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Hampshire Advertiser, 12th of January, 1884.

1884 - WILLIAM BROADHURST FINED FOR NOT SENDING SONS TO SCHOOL > 'County Bench, Basingstoke, Wednesday - Non-attendance At School: Wm. Broadhurst was summoned by the school attendance officer of Pamber for neglecting to send his sons Job and Arthur to school. A fine of 5s. for each of the two children, including costs, was imposed.' ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 9th of February, 1884.

1884 - REV. C.B. YOUNG ACCEPTS LIVING OF COBHAM > Former Pamber Heath curate, Rev. C.B. Young, accepted the living of the parish of Cobham. ITEM 0176 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 5th of April, 1884.

1884 - HATCHET BEERHOUSE NOW KNOWN AS THE 'OLD HATCHET' > From this time onwards the Hatchet Beerhouse was referred to as the 'Old Hatchet'. ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 20th of September, 1884.

1884 - HENRY MARLOW IN COURT OVER THEFT AT THE OLD HATCHET BEERHOUSE > 'County Bench, Basingstoke, Wednesday - Theft: Henry Marlow, labourer, was charged with stealing a half-sovereign from a drawer in a grocery shop attached to the Old Hatchet beerhouse at Pamber (where he lodged) the property of George Bowman, the landlord. On being charged with taking the money, he at first denied, but afterwards confessed to having taken it. He was sentenced to one month's imprisonment.'  ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 20th of September, 1884.

1884 - MRS RAVENSCROFT GIVES A MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA > The Heath School schoolmistress, Mrs Ravenscroft, gave a musical concert in the schoolroom by permission of Rev. H.L. Browne. Fair audience. Various songs performed by many and Mrs Ravenscroft, who was suffering from a severe cold, was given a warm reception. ITEM 0176 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 18th of October, 1884.

1884 - JOHN CHAPPLE STARTS A CARRIER SERVICE > John Chapple announced that he had commenced business as carrier from Tadley Post Office, through Padworth and Burghfield to the Sun Inn, Castle Street, Reading on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Also from Tadley Post Office to The Rose Inn, Basingstoke on Wednesdays via Pamber and Sherborne St. John. ITEM 0176 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 25th of October, 1884.

1885 - CHARLES GREETHAM IN COURT OVER DRUNKENNESS AT THE OLD HATCHET > 'Basingstoke - Drunk And Refusing To Quit Licensed Premises: Charles Greetham, labourer, of Pamber, was summoned for being drunk and refusing to quit the Old Hatchet Beer-house, Pamber, on Dec. 26th. Ann Boman, daughter of the landlord, proved the offence, and defendant was fined £2., with 15s. 6d. costs. Allowed a fortnight for payment; in default to be imprisoned for 14 days, with hard labour.' ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 10th of January, 1885.

1885 - THOMAS BOWMAN AND GEORGE DICKER ON SUSPICION OF POACHING > 'Basingstoke - Game Transfer Cases: George Dicker and Thomas Bowman, labourers, of Pamber, were charged on suspicion with being in search of game on land at Pamber, belonging to Mr. R. Benyon. P.c. Hewlett said he saw defendants in a field with a gun and saw a pheasant rise before them but they did not fire. The case was dismissed.' ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 10th of January, 1885.

1885 - PELICAN LICENCE TRANSFERRED TO WILLIAM HOLLIS > 'Transfer of Licences - ...On the application of Messrs. Simonds and Co., brewers, of Reading, the licence of the Pelican Inn, Pamber, was transferred from John Wodeson to William Hollis.' ITEM 0384 SOURCE: Hampshire Chronicle, 21st of February, 1885.

1885 - MRS RAVENSCROFT GIVES A CONCERT IN PAMBER SCHOOLROOM > Mrs Ravenscroft gave a concert in the Schoolroom at Pamber 'on Monday evening in last week'. There was a varied programme of musical entertainment and some vocalists came from Basingstoke. Mr H.E. Powell of Basingstoke was the principal accompanist. The audience was small due to the rough and stormy weather. ITEM 0176 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 28th of February, 1885.

1885 - DAVID LAMBDEN DIES AFTER BEING BITTEN BY MAD DOG > A mad dog was roaming in Pamber about a year ago and several people were bitten at the time. One case shortly after proved fatal. David Lambden, a well known carrier, showed dangerous symptoms recently and was conveyed to Basingstoke Cottage Hospital, where he remained until his death 'Saturday last'. ITEM 0176 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 28th of March, 1885.

1885 - TREAT FOR PAMBER HEATH SCHOLARS, PARENTS & AGED > A 'liberal tea' and entertainment was provided on 'Tuesday' at the Church Mission School, Pamber Heath, for scholars, their parents and a number of aged people of the congregation. Musical entertainment was provided by vocalists and pianoforte solos. Each child, on leaving, was given a large piece of cake and an orange. ITEM 0176 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 25th of April, 1885.

1885 - SCHOOLMISTRESS MARY RAVENSCROFT RECEIVES A COUNTY COURT JUDGEMENT > On June 15th, 1885 a County Court Judgement was made against Pamber Heath schoolmistress Mary Ravenscroft, widow, for the sum of £18, 8s, 0d. No further details were given. ITEM 0388 SOURCE: Commercial Gazette, London, Middlesex, 23rd of July, 1885.

1885 - MISS CATHERINE RAVENSCROFT PASSES MUSICAL EXAMS > Miss Kate Ravenscroft, daughter of Pamber Heath schoolmistress, Mrs Ravenscroft, successfully passed the local examination of elementary musical knowledge, held at Reading in June. She had been a pupil of Mr H.E. Powell M.R.A.M., of Basingstoke. ITEM 0176 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 15th of August, 1885.

1885 - WILLIAM SAUNDERS DIGS A REMARKABLE CROP OF POTATOES > On 'Thursday', William Saunders dug 125 potatoes (White Elephants) from three roots, weighing nearly 17 pounds. ITEM 0176 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 5th of September, 1885.

1885 - MAN FALLS OFF STEAM THRESHING MACHINE AND RUN OVER > A steam threshing machine, belonging to Mr G Lucas of Shinfield, was passing through Pamber when one man accidentally fell off and the elevator passed over him. He suffered a broken leg and other injuries and was conveyed to the Royal Berks County Hospital at Reading. ITEM 0176 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 12th of December, 1885.

1885 - PELICAN INN LICENCE TRANSFERRED TO FREDERICK HAWKINS > '...the Pelican public-house, Pamber, from W. (William) Hollis to F. Hawkins. ' ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 12th of December, 1885.

1886 - CATHERINE RAVENSCROFT PASSES ANOTHER MUSICAL EXAMINATION > 'Miss Catherine Emma Ravenscroft, daughter of Mrs. Ravenscroft, Pamber Heath School, has made another successful step in her musical progression, having just passed the Honour Section of junior candidates, Trinity College Local Examination.' ITEM 0332 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 30th of January, 1886.

1886 - TEMPERANCE MEETING AT SILCHESTER PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHAPEL > 'A Temperance Meeting was held in the Primitive Methodist Chapel here, on Thursday evening week. The chair was taken by Mr. Follett of Pamber, who in an excellent address, showed the evils arising from the use of strong drink, and the need of united action among temperance workers.' The Charter Alley Band of Hope was on the platform, addresses were given and the choir performed a selection of music, despite the absence of an organist. The meeting ended with a vote of thanks to the Charter Alley friends. ITEM 0332 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 6th of March, 1886.

1886 - MOSES AND AMELIA RAWLINGS CHARGED WITH BEING DRUNK AT 'OLD HATCHET' > 'County Bench, Town Hall, Basingstoke, Wednesday - Drunkenness: Moses and Amelia Rawlings, husband and wife, were charged with being drunk at the "Old Hatchet," Pamber, on the 22nd ult.; and George Bowman, the landlord (who did not appear, but was represented by his daughter), was charged with permitting the drunkenness on his licensed premises. In the former case the defendants pleaded guilty, and were each fined 5s. and 4s. 6d. costs. The case against the landlord was also proved, and he was fined £1 with 15s. costs.'  ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 3rd of April, 1886.

More details of the above event were reported in the Hants & Berks Gazette on the 3rd of April, 1886: '...P. C. Dew said that on the night of the 22nd ult., about 8-30, he was on duty at Pamber. He heard some swearing at the "Old Hatchet". He also heard someone trying to sing. Witness saw Moses come out of the house drunk: he returned into the house and stayed till 9-20. Witness saw Moses helplessly drunk in the passage, and he was assisted out by a young lad, whom he believed to be his son. He went about twenty yards and fell down. Amelia was also drunk, and was led out by a young man. She went into the "Pelican" public house, and asked for brandy, which the landlady refused and told her to go out. She refused to do so, and witness then went and ordered her out. She then went home.' ITEM 0388 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 3rd of April, 1886.

1886 - HATCHET BEERHOUSE LICENCE TRANSFERRED TO FREDERICK WHEELER > '...from George Boman to F. Wheeler.' ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 15th of May, 1886. This change of tenant was obviously due to the incident above as the Hants & Berks Gazette article stated this: 'Mr. Neville, on behalf of Messrs. May and Co., said that after the evidence that had been given to-day, there would certainly be a change of tenant. The man, however, (George Bowman) had conducted the house satisfactorily for nine years,...' ITEM 0388 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 3rd of April, 1886.

1886 - MARY STACEY CHARGED WITH BIGAMY > 'Newbury Borough Police Court. Case of Alleged Bigamy- Mary Stacey, woman of respectable appearance, was charged on remand with committing bigamy at Newbury, on the 17th November last. John Ward, a labourer, of Pamber Heath, said he was present at the marriage of Samuel Stacey, his brother-in-law, and Mary Dicker. Prisoner was the last-named person. The marriage took place 14 years ago, at the Priory Church, Monk Sherborne. William King, a labourer, of Cold Ash, said he married the prisoner on the 17th November, 1885, at the Primitive Methodist Chapel, Newbury. She was married to him as Mary Stacey...The magistrates...decided to dismiss the case...prosecution failed to prove that the prisoner knew her husband was alive at the time of her second marriage. The announcement was received with applause.' ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 22nd of May, 1886.

1886 - HANNAH STAMP BADLY BURNED IN ACCIDENT > 'Early on Wednesday morning a girl, named Hannah Stamp, aged 14 years, daughter of James Stamp, carrier, of Little London, had her clothes accidentally ignited. Her cries quickly brought her father and mother to her assistance, and the former in extinguishing the flames, had one of his hands burnt. Medical aid was sent for, and Dr. Webb, of Basingstoke, was soon in attendance. The poor girl was so seriously burnt that she now lies in a precarious state.' ITEM 0332 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 12th of June, 1886.

1886 - GEORGE LONG IN ASSAULT CHARGE ON OCEAN LONG > 'George Long was summoned for assaulting Mrs. Ocean Long, at Pamber, who said: "Defendant is my husband's brother. I am the wife of Charles Long. On the 7th July, about half-past-eight o'clock, p.m., defendant came by our house...I was out in the garden and defendant came and began swearing at me...spat in my face and called me bad names. Afterwards he knocked me down, gave me a black eye, and cut my nose and cheek...my clothes were covered in blood...Defendant looked as though he had had some beer"...Eliza Long, wife of James Long, who said defendant was cousin to her husband, gave testimony...She saw defendant (George Long)...She (Ocean Long) went towards him (George Long), and then repeatedly said "Hit me then." Defendant then called her a whore, and she then hit him with a hoe on the head...The case was dismissed and the complainant was ordered to pay the fees.' ITEM 0381 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 24th of July, 1886.

1886 - TREAT FOR PAMBER HEATH SCHOOLCHILDREN > 'On Thursday week, through the liberality of R. Benyon Esq., Mrs. Ravenscroft provided a good tea for the children belonging to the school. They assembled about three p.m. and attended a short service held by the Rev. E. W. Jones, curate. After service the children, 31 in number, sat down to tea and did great justice to the good things so plentifully provided. The evening was spent in various games & c. After giving ringing cheers for their kind entertainers, the children received a piece of cake and returned home much pleased with their enjoyment.' ITEM 0332 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 14th of August, 1886.

1886 - DEATH OF SIEGMUND ARMIN OPPE IN LONDON > On the 27th of October, 1886 Siegmund Armin Oppe of 197 The Grove, Camberwell, London died at St. Martins-le-Grand in the City of London at the age of 51. The death occurred in the street near his office in London. He was the husband of Pauline Oppe who would later come to live in Pamber Heath about 1898. Pauline Oppe became a prominent member of the Pamber Heath community. Siegmund was born on the 19th of October, 1835 in Muhlhausen, Germany, the son of Abraham Armin Oppe and Adelheid and Bridget Herz Sieskind. A silk merchant, Siegmund married Pauline Jaffe on the 6th of September, 1868 at Parchim, Germany. The couple lived in Lyon, France for many years after marriage, then moved to London, where they lived at The Grove in Camberwell. ITEM SOURCE: Probate Registry Index and other documents.

1886 - PELICAN INN LICENCE TRANSFERRED TO CHARLES BROOKER > 'Pelican Inn, Pamber, from Frederick Hawkins to Charles Brooker.' ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 4th of December, 1886.

1887 - ADVERTISEMENT FOR PUPIL TEACHER AT PAMBER SCHOOL > 'Wanted - A Transfer Pupil Teacher, second or third year. - Address "Mistress", Pamber School, Basingstoke.' ITEM 0388 SOURCE: Hampshire Chronicle, 22nd of January, 1887.

1887 - PAMBER HEATH SCHOOL LOG BOOK STARTED > A log book for recording various events at Pamber Heath School was started. The first entries were as follows: 'Dimensions of  schoolroom. Length 40 feet, breadth 15 feet, height 20 feet. Classroom length 12 feet, breadth 12 feet, height 12 feet.'

'Pamber Heath C. E. School, departmental number 17.775. Accommodation 60.' ITEM 0322 SOURCE: Pamber Heath School log book, document ref. 141M87/LB1, Hampshire Record Office.

1887 - MARY HURLOCK BECOMES SCHOOLMISTRESS > March 28th, 1887. 'I, Mary A. Hurlock, second class certificated teacher, took charge of this school today. Admitted three children.' ITEM 0322 SOURCE: Pamber Heath School log book, document ref. 141M87/LB1, Hampshire Record Office.

1887 - SPARK FROM TRACTION ENGINE SETS FIRE TO KIMBER'S PROPERTY > 'Narrow Escape - On Monday a traction engine was passing down the Aldermaston Road towards Basingstoke when the outbuilding of Messrs. Kimber's grocers was seen to be on fire. An alarm was raised and the men in charge of the engine, with others, used their utmost efforts and succeeded in extinguishing the flames. It is surmised that a spark from the chimney on the engine was the cause.' ITEM 0332 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 28th of May, 1887.

1887 - FUNERAL OF CHARLES HUNT > 'The funeral of Charles Hunt took place at the Priory Church on Sunday, after the afternoon service, Canon Willes kindly granting permission. The deceased was a member of the Silchester Primitive Methodist Club and a large number of club members and others attended. At the grave, the hymn "Jerusalem my happy home" was sung. The deceased was formerly a Dissenter but a few years ago was offered and accepted the care of the mission church at the Heath.' ITEM 0332 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 28th of May, 1887.

1887 - PEA-PICKING CAUSES POOR SCHOOL ATTENDANCE > July 11th, 1887, Monday. 'Admitted one fresh child. Only 13 children present. Several of them gone with their parents pea-picking.' ITEM 0322 SOURCE: Pamber Heath School log book, document ref. 141M87/LB1, Hampshire Record Office.

1887 - OLD HATCHET BEERHOUSE LICENCE TRANSFERRED TO WILLIAM MOULDING > '...Thomas Frederick Wheeler to William Moulding.' ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 15th of October, 1887.

1888 - WINTER WORK FOUND FOR NEARLY 100 MEN > '...Mr. Benyon has found work for nearly one hundred men in Pamber Forest during the winter, in breaking up stumps and tree stools, in addition to employing 29 regular hands as drainers and planters during the winter season.' ITEM 0388 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 14th of January, 1888.

1888 - GENEROUS GIFT TO THE PAMBER HEATH CHURCH > 'The same gentleman (Mr. Benyon) has lately presented a handsome costly Communion Service to the Mission Church at "The Heath".' ITEM 0388 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 14th of January, 1888.

1888 - PARSONAGE BUILT AT PAMBER HEATH > 'Mr. Benyon has also built a substantial house and offices for the curate, the Rev. Norman Salisbury, who has become very popular, he being a fluent extempore preacher, and a constant visitor to the sick and aged. Unfortunately, Mr. Salisbury will be leaving in a short time, and there can be no doubt he will be sadly missed in the parish.' ITEM 0388 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 14th of January, 1888.

1888 - PRESENTATION TO REV. NORMAN SALUSBURY AT PAMBER HEATH SCHOOL > 'The inhabitants of Pamber and Monk Sherborne having heard, with great sorrow, that the popular curate was about to leave them, decided to present him with a testimonial as a token of their esteem and regard. On Wednesday evening last at the schoolroom, Pamber Heath, a large number of the parishioners being present, the testimonial was duly presented to the rev. gentleman by General Lukin, of Monk Sherborne, who kindly attended for that purpose.' An engraved English Lever watch and chain was presented to him, subscribed to by the parishioners. Rev. Salusbury then gave a short speech, thanking those present for the kind gift. ITEM 0332 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 24th of March, 1888.

1888 - REV. GILBERT STAPLETON BECOMES CURATE AT PAMBER HEATH > More to follow.

1888 - SYLVANUS HICKS CHARGED WITH ASSAULT > 'County Bench, Town Hall, Basingstoke, Wednesday - Assault: Sylvanus Hicks, labourer, of Pamber, was charged with assaulting and threatening Henry Buckland, on the 30th May, on the highway at Pamber. He was convicted, and fined 12s., including costs.'  ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 9th of June, 1888.

1888 - PELICAN INN LICENCE TRANSFERRED TO WALTER BARNETT > '...the Pelican Inn, Pamber from Charles Brooker to Walter Barnett.' ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 7th of July, 1888.

1888 - NEW READING ROOM FOR PAMBER FOLK > 'A meeting was held on Monday evening at the Church-room, Little London, for the purpose of establishing a reading room for the inhabitants of this district...The meeting was well attended, and 16 members were enrolled. The Rev. (Gilbert) Stapleton, curate of Pamber, undertook the management and the procuring the necessary papers, games &c. A vote of thanks to Canon Willes brought a successful meeting to a close.' ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 8th of December, 1888.

1889 - PAMBER PARISH OVERSEERS' PAYMENT BOOK BEGAN > A book for recording payments and receipts by the overseers of the parish of Pamber was started. ITEM 0326 SOURCE: Document ref. 68M72/DU33 Parish Overseers' receipt and payment book, Pamber, 1889-1911, Hampshire Record Office.

1889 - PELICAN LICENCE TRANSFERRED TO WILLIAM DIBLEY > Presumably from Charles Brooker.

1889 - CONCERT GIVEN IN PAMBER HEATH SCHOOLROOM > 'A concert was given in the Schoolroom, Pamber Heath, on Monday evening, when there was a good attendance.' A programme of songs and music was performed by Mr. and the Misses Oliver, Miss Stapleton, Mr. Horwood, Miss Wyand, Miss K. Oliver, Mrs. Horwood, and Miss N. Oliver. Proceedings ended with "Auld Lang Syne", followed by "God save the Queen". ITEM 0332 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 12th of January, 1889.

1889 - WILLIAM CHANDLER IN GAME CHARGE CLAIMS ALIBI > 'County Bench, Wednesday - Game Trespass Cases - In an adjourned case the defendant, William Chandler, charged with trespassing in search of game at Sherborne St. John, upon land belonging to Mr. Thornton, on the 24th of January, proved an alibi that he was in the Pelican Inn, Pamber, four miles away at the time he was charged with the offence. The Bench came to the conclusion that the keeper was mistaken, and dismissed the case.' ITEM 0384 SOURCE: Hampshire Chronicle, 16th of February, 1889.

The Reading Mercury gave further information: 'Mrs. Alice Digweed, wife of the landlord of the "Pelican" Inn, Pamber, proved that defendant was in their house at the time in question, and the case was dismissed.' ITEM 0384 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 23rd of February, 1889.

1889 - ESTHER WOODS FINED FOR DAMAGING WOOD > 'County Bench, Wednesday - 'Esther Woods, wife of a labourer, was charged with damaging certain wood, the property of the Governors of Winchester College, at  Pamber Heath, on the 23rd inst. The defendant admitted taking a little bit of wood. There was a previous conviction against her for a similar offence. She was fined 6d.' ITEM 0380 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 30th of March, 1889.

1889 - PELICAN LICENCE TRANSFERRED TO JAMES NEWMAN > 'County Bench, Wednesday - ...A temporary transfer of the licence of the Pelican Inn, Pamber, from Wm. Dibley to Wm. C. Newman (should be James C. Newman) was granted.' ITEM 0384 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 13th of April, 1889.

1889 - ESAU WIGLEY FINED DUE TO BEING TOO FAR FROM HIS HORSE > 'Highway - Esau Wigley, of Pamber, was summoned for being at a distance of 30 yards from his horse and cart on the 8th inst. at Heckfield. Defendant pleaded guilty, and was fined 1s. and costs 4s.' ITEM 0384 SOURCE: Hampshire Chronicle, 27th of April, 1889.

1889 - GEORGE MONGER REQUESTS LEASE OF 'OLD GRAVEL PIT' > At a Vestry meeting on the 25th of March, 1889, it was agreed to lease the 'old gravel pit' at Pamber (Heath) to George Monger, as the result of an application from him, for a period of 60 years at an annual rent of ten shillings. ITEM 0304 SOURCE: Vestry minutes published in the Hants & Berks Gazette, 29th of April, 1922.

1889 - ARTHUR CRIPPS INJURED IN AN ACCIDENT > 'Accident at Pamber - On Thursday afternoon, the 9th inst., as a man named Arthur Cripps, of Pamber Common, was engaged in cutting trees, one of them accidentally fell on him. The unfortunate man sustained severe injuries to his legs and internally, and at the time of writing he was lying in a precarious state.' ITEM 0384 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 18th of May, 1889.

1889 - FORMER PELICAN LANDLORD CHARLES BROOKER DIES IN LONDON > 'On the 27th ult., at Cornwall Street, Fulham, Mr. Charles Brooker, late of the Pelican Inn, Pamber, aged 52.' ITEM 0384 SOURCE: Hampshire Chronicle, 8th of June, 1889.

1889 - DEATH OF FORMER CURATE REV. C. B. YOUNG AT COBHAM > The former curate of Pamber Heath Church died on the 27th of May, 1889 at the Vicarage, Cobham, Surrey. He left estate valued at £1,176 10s. 8d. and administration was granted to his only next of kin - his mother, Jane Margaret Young, a widow, living at 2 Southwell Gardens, South Kensington in the County of Middlesex. ITEM SOURCE: National Probate Calendar, 1889.

1890 - NEPTUNE PIKE FINED FOR CART WITHOUT A NAME > 'Excise Prosecution - Neptune Pike, a gipsy, was charged by P.c. Bell with being in possession of a cart without the owner's name on it on 8th May, 1888. Defendant, who had kept out of the way since, was now ordered to pay a fine of 6s.' ITEM 0384 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 4th of January, 1890.

1890 - PAMBER HEATH SCHOOL ATTENDANCE > The Pamber Heath School attendance in February was as follows: February 7th, 1890. Attendance: 'Average for the week 29'. February 14th, 1890. Attendance: 'Average for the week 27'. ITEM 0322 SOURCE: Pamber Heath School log book, document ref. 141M87/LB1, Hampshire Record Office.

1890 - PRISCILLA JAMES WAS 'WORSE FOR DRINK' AT PELICAN INN AND FINED > 'County Bench, Basingstoke, Wednesday - Priscilla James, a gipsy, was charged with being drunk and refusing to quit the Pelican Inn, Pamber, on 29th March last, when requested. Defendant expressed her regret, and said she was the worse for drink. She was fined 12s., including costs.'  ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 12th of April, 1890.

1890 - ALSFORD ENGLEFIELD CHARGED WITH STEALING A WHIP FROM HENRY LONG > 'Theft by a Boy.-Alsford Englefield, aged 10, was charged with stealing a whip, the property of Henry Long, of Pamber Heath, on April 17th. Prosecutor missed the whip from his cart, and on going to the boy's father's house with P.c. Steel found  it there. The Magistrates ordered the boy to receive four strokes with the birch rod.' ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 3rd of May, 1890.

1890 - JAMES CARR NEWMAN, LANDLORD OF PELICAN INN, DIES, AGED 76 > 'Births, Marriages and Deaths - Deaths: Newman, On the 4th inst., at the Pelican Inn, Pamber Heath, James Carr Newman, aged 76.'  ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 9th of August, 1890.

1890 - PELICAN INN LICENCE TRANSFERRED TO HANNAH NEWMAN > From deceased husband James Carr Newman. ITEM 0116 SOURCE: Census Returns, 1891, provided by the National Archives under the Open Government Licence (see the link at the top of this page).

1890 - HATCHET BEERHOUSE LICENCE TRANSFERRED TO CHARLES. LONG > '...from W. Maiden (should be Moulding) to C. Long.' ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 22nd of November, 1890.

1890 - PRISCILLA ALLEN, GIPSY, ASSAULTED > 'County Bench, Basingstoke, Wednesday, Dec 17 - Cross-summons For Assault: George Simpson and Isabella Saunders, gipsies, were summoned by Priscilla Allen, also a gipsy, for assaulting her at Pamber, on December 4th. Complainant had some words with defendants, when she alleged they hit and kicked her about so that she had to consult a doctor. Several witnesses gave evidence as to the attack on complainant, but defendants denied the offence. Fred Allen and Priscilla Allen were summoned by Geo. Simpson for an alleged assault at the same time and place. Simpson alleged that he was seriously kicked and punched by the male defendant, and Isabella Saunders, his married daughter, corroborated. The bench, considering the contradictory nature of the evidence, decided to dismiss both cases, each party to pay their own costs; and they also bound over all the defendants to keep the peace in sureties of £5 each.'  ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 20th of December, 1890.

1891 - WEDDING OF REV. GILBERT STAPLETON TO ANNA LANGSHAW AT SILCHESTER > 'Marriages - Stapleton-Langshaw. On the 21st April, at Silchester Church, the Rev. Gilbert Stapleton, of Pamber Heath, nephew of the eighth Lord Beaumont, to Anna Mary Katharine, eldest daughter of the Rev. T. Langshaw, Rector of Silchester, Hants.' ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Hampshire Advertiser, 29th of April, 1891.

1891 - ANNA LANGSHAW'S SHOCKING DEATH AT SUCH A YOUNG AGE > 'The inhabitants of this village and parish received a painful shock on hearing of the death of Mrs Anna Mary Kathleen, wife of the Rev. Gilbert Stapleton, curate, on Thursday week. Mrs. Stapleton, it appeared, was well on the previous Monday, when she visited Silchester Ruins with her father, the Rev. T. Langshaw, of that parish. On Tuesday she visited the cottagers at the heath and Silchester, bidding them farewell, as they were about to leave, Mr Stapleton having been appointed vicar of Herriard, near Basingstoke. On Wednesday Mrs Stapleton was seized with what was at first thought to be influenza. Shortly afterwards paralysis sat in. She received the advice and help of Dr Linden and succumbed on the 18th. Mrs Stapleton was barely 20 years old, and was married on the 20th of April last.' ITEM 0384 SOURCE: Berkshire Chronicle, 27th of June, 1891.

1891 - REV. WILLIAM STERNDALE STEGGALL COMMENCES HIS MINISTRY > Around this time, the Rev. William Sterndale Steggall became the resident curate at the Pamber Heath Mission Church.

1891- JANE STROUD UNABLE TO OVERCOME FEVER > Jane Stroud, wife of William Stroud, grocer of  Pamber Heath, lost her battle with a fever, which developed in September this year, and she passed to her rest on the 2nd of October, 1891. She was attended by Doctor Henry Linden of Tadley, who certified her death. Jane was born in Tilehurst, Reading in 1844, the daughter of James and Ann Wickens. James was a leather worker. She married William Stroud at Sherborne St. John Parish Church in 1866 and was a domestic servant at the time. She had several children and her untimely death at the age of only 46 was a sad event for all the family to bear. She was fortunate to be photographed at an early stage in the development of photography and there were at least two early photographs taken of her, the earliest believed to have been taken in the 1860s. She left a husband and six children and was buried at the Tadley Old Meeting burial ground, Tadley Hill, on the 5th of October, 1891. If one bereavement was enough for anyone to bear, William sadly also was to lose his father Barzillai Stroud in the following month of 1891 (see below). SOURCE: BMD certificates, verbal testimonies, photographs and other documents.

1891 DEATH OF 'THE CUNNING MAN' (BARZILLAI STROUD) AGED 74 > Barzillai Stroud (also known as 'The Cunning Man') died at Pamber Heath on the 12th of November, aged 74. He was born in Silchester about 1817, the son of John and Mary Stroud. He worked as an agricultural labourer for many years. He married Sarah West of Tadley in 1844 at Pamber Priory Church. He moved to Bramley around 1860, becoming gamekeeper on the Beaurepaire estate of Mrs. Brocas. While there he became well known as a 'Cunning Man' - a person who could tell you where missing items could be found and tell your fortune by consulting the stars and his books. His father John was also a 'Cunning Man' and no doubt from whom he learned his art. Barzillai's wife Sarah died in Bramley in 1886 and after retirement as a gamekeeper he moved to Pamber Heath, living with his brother John Stroud. His burial took place at the Tadley Old Meeting burial ground, Tadley Hill, on the 16th of November, 1891. ITEM SOURCE: Tadley Independent Church burial register and other documents.

1892 - INQUEST ON THE BODY OF SUSANNAH HOLLOWAY > 'An inquest was held on Saturday at the Pelican Inn, Pamber, by Mr. Spencer Clarke, county coroner, on the body of Susannah Holloway, widow, aged 60 years. George Rivers, a labourer, said the deceased lived next door to him. He last saw Mrs. Holloway on Wednesday evening...She seemed very well except that she had a cold; she was short of breath...Emily, wife of the last witness, said she was with the deceased for some time last Wednesday. She complained of being ill, but she would not have the doctor...Next morning witness...found her dead in bed...Dr. Henry Linden, of Tadley,...was of the opinion that death was due to failure of the heart's action, arising from pulmonary congestion, the result of bronchitis. Verdict accordingly.' ITEM 0388 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 2nd of January, 1892.

1892 - EVENING ENTERTAINMENT AT PAMBER HEATH SCHOOL > 'A most successful evening entertainment was recently given at the Pamber Heath Schools. The arrangements were made by the Rev. W. S. and Mrs. Steggall. to whose energy the success of the entertainment is due. The room was filled by an appreciative audience. The programme was admirably rendered throughout, several of the singers being deservedly encored, including Mr. Longman, Mr. Marsh, Mr. Goddard, and the Rev. W. S. Steggall, and Messrs. Ford and Stacey in their part-song. The juvenile troupe of minstrels from Aldermaston, who appeared under the title of the Aldermaston Snowdrops, caused continuous applause by their jokes, songs, stump orations, &c., and reflected much credit on Mrs. Harwood for training her.'  ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 30th of January, 1892.

1892 - MRS DAVID BOMAN'S HOUSE BURNT TO THE GROUND > 'Fire - About 10.30 on Saturday evening a fire was discovered at Pamber Common, the house of Mrs. David Boman being burnt to the ground, and the inmates, Mrs. Boman, her son and daughter, having a narrow escape of being burnt in their beds. An alarm was raised, and Pc. Astridge, stationed at Silchester, was quickly on the spot, but the building, being a thatched one, was soon destroyed. The property is insured; the origin of the fire is unknown.' ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 27th of February, 1892.

1892 - PAMBER HEATH SCHOOL IN SERIOUS TROUBLE > April?, 1892. School Report: 'I regret to say that, as far as I can judge, there is no improvement in the condition of this school. The children can read fairly well but do nothing else and I was disturbed to find that the mistress did not scramble to help the children to answer my questions. Her Majesty's Inspector reports the school to be inefficient under Article 86. I do hereby give formal warning that the grant may be withheld under the Article at the next annual inspection if H.M. Inspector again reports the school to be inefficient.'

'Fixed grant £9, variable grant £2, Needlework £1, Singing by ear six shillings - total  £12. 6s. £16 5s. 0d on average attendance - fee grant. ITEM 0322 SOURCE: Pamber Heath School log book, document ref. 141M87/LB1, Hampshire Record Office.

1892 - THEFT OF PROPERTY BELONGING TO ROSE RIVERS > 'Prudence Clara Ford, 15, the daughter of John Ford, of Mortimer, was charged with stealing 11s. and a bag, value 1s., the property of Rose Rivers, daughter of Samuel Rivers, of Pamber Heath. Evidence was given by Rose Rivers, 14, and Elizabeth Bowman, 13, and by P.C. Astridge...on Wednesday, 6th April, the girls went to the village of Mortimer collecting subscriptions to help the brother of Elizabeth Bowman, now abroad, to pay his passage home. They met with the defendant...Eleven shillings were collected...Defendant came up behind Rose Rivers, snatched the bag away from her and ran away with it...P.C. Astridge was informed...defendant admitted taking the bag of money, and said she threw it in the heath near Silchester Chapel...The constable afterwards searched...failed to find anything...defendant dismissed with a caution.' ITEM 0388 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 16th of April, 1892.

1892 - HATCHET BEERHOUSE LICENCE TRANSFERRED TO JOSEPH WOOKEY > '...to Joseph Wookey.' ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 23rd of April, 1892. The Hants & Berks Gazette stated: 'the licence of the Hatchet, Pamber, from Charles Long to Joseph Wookey.' ITEM 0388 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 23rd of April, 1892.

1892 - MARY HURLOCK RESIGNS AS SCHOOLMISTRESS > May 27th, 1892. 'Average (attendance) for the week 30. I, Mary A. Hurlock, resigned my charge of this school today.' ITEM 0322 SOURCE: Pamber Heath School log book, document ref. 141M87/LB1, Hampshire Record Office.

1892 - ELIZABETH AREY BECOMES SCHOOLMISTRESS > May 31st, 1892. 'I, Elizabeth Ellen Arey, an ex - P. J. - Article 50, took charge of this infants school today. The Rev. Cannon Willes and the Rev. W. S. Steggall visited the school during the morning.' ITEM 0322 SOURCE: Pamber Heath School log book, document ref. 141M87/LB1, Hampshire Record Office.

1892 - HARVEST FESTIVAL AT PAMBER HEATH CHURCH > 'Harvest Thanksgiving Service was held Sunday evening last, and was attended by a large congregation. The little church was prettily decorated for the occasion. The service was conducted throughout by the Rev. Steggall (curate).' ITEM SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 15th of October, 1892.

1892 - GEORGE MITCHELL BADLY BEATEN BY GANG OF MEN NEAR PELICAN INN > 'County Bench, Wednesday - Assault - David Monger, H. Smith, Albert Bowman, Chas. Stroud, Arthur Smith, Emmanuel Rivers, and Noah Monger were charged on remand from last week, with causing grievous bodily harm to Geo. Mitchell, at Pamber, on the 9th inst...Thomas Peter Mitchell then deposed that he was with the prosecutor (his father) and his mother on the 9th inst., near the Pelican Inn, on Pamber Heath, when the defendants knocked his father about...complainant was seriously ill and it might be a question of manslaughter. Defendants were admitted to bail...case was adjourned for a week.' ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 19th of November, 1892.

1893 - SEVERAL IN COURT CHARGED WITH BEATING GEORGE MITCHELL > 'Hants Epiphany Sessions - A Row at Pamber - David Monger, 20; Henry Smith, 20; Albert Bowman, 18; Arthur Smith, 21; Charles Stroud, 21; Noah Monger, 20; Emanuel Rivers, 19; all labourers, and on bail, were charged with maliciously inflicting grievous bodily harm on George Mitchell, at Pamber-heath, on November 9. Mr. Lambert prosecuted. Mr. Greenwood and Mr Bell defended all the prisoners save Stroud. The case occupied the entire day, and was of no interest whatever beyond the primitive frontiers of Tadley and Pamber-heath...prisoners, who had suffered eight days imprisonment...were bound over...£5 each...to keep the peace...for twelve months.' ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Hampshire Advertiser, 7th of January, 1893.

1893 - WEDDING OF CHARLES STROUD & ALICE MONGER > A wedding took place between Charles Stroud of Pamber Heath, son of William Stroud of Pamber Heath and Alice Monger, daughter of George Monger of Pamber Heath. The ceremony was performed on April 3rd, 1893 at the Priory Church, Pamber. A photograph was taken of the wedding party, believed to be outside 'The Cabin' (5 Burney Bit) - the home of Alice Monger. The photograph shows many members of the STROUD and MONGER family, such as George Monger, Martha Monger, Andrew Monger, William Stroud, Sarah Stroud and Kate Stroud. It is a rare find as photographs before 1900 were not very common. A copy is available from Raymond West (author of this web site). Wedding date from the parish register of weddings. Photograph from Anita Leighton (a descendant of Charles Stroud), who was given the original by Amelia Stroud in Canada, it presumably being taken there by Len Stroud (Amelia's husband) when he emigrated to Canada. Names for people on the photograph from the Stroud family. ITEM 0044 SOURCE: Copy of the photograph with names.

1893 - PAMBER HEATH SCHOOL GIVEN A FAVOURABLE REPORT > April, 1893 - School Report. 'I am glad to be able to report a very different state of things as to what existed here last year. The children are bright and intelligent and well forward in their work. I am to point out that E. A. Arey, being qualified only as an assistant teacher under Article 50, her employment does not satisfy the requirements of Article 82 - exception (a) and a deduction under Article 82 has been made for the period during which she has been in charge.' ITEM 0322 SOURCE: Pamber Heath School log book, document ref. 141M87/LB1, Hampshire Record Office.

1893 - ELIZABETH AREY TO TEACH AT MONK SHERBORNE SCHOOL > 'Pamber Heath: Infants' School - "The children are bright and intelligent and well forward in their work." Notwithstanding the high commendation bestowed on this school by Her Majesty's Inspector, the grant has been withheld, and Mrs. Grey (Arey), who has done such good work in for the past nine months, is compelled to resign the charge of it, as her qualifications do not satisfy the Code. Mrs. Grey (Arey), will however, continue to reside on Pamber Heath, and act as assistant mistress in the Monk Sherborne - Pamber Mixed School. A certificated teacher has been engaged to succeed her at Pamber Heath.' ITEM 0388 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 1st of April, 1893.

1893 - PAMBER HEATH SCHOOLMISTRESS RESIGNS HER POST > April 7th, 1893. 'I Elizabeth Ellen Arey resigned my charge of this school - infants' school, today.' ITEM 0322 SOURCE: Pamber Heath School log book, document ref. 141M87/LB1, Hampshire Record Office.

1893 - SILCHESTER CRICKET CLUB WIN FIRST MATCH OF SEASON > A cricket team was in existence by this year in Silchester and they opened the season in 1893 by playing a team from Messrs. George Ford & Sons, saw mills on 'Easter Monday'. Mr. George Parker was the Hon. treasurer. Mr. A. J. Goddard was the Hon. secretary and captain. The Silchester club won the match by 48 runs. It is not known if Pamber Heath people were on the team but possible as there were names such as Smith and Ward, which were known to be in Pamber Heath, although there is evidence of a Pamber Heath cricket club being in existence at this point in history. ITEM 0304 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 8th of April, 1893.

1893 - WEDDING OF CHARLES BOWMAN TO ROSA WARD > 'A pretty wedding took place on Tuesday afternoon between Charles Lemuel Bowman, son of the late Mr. David Bowman of Pamber Heath and Miss Rosa Gertrude Ward, daughter of Mr. John Ward of Pamber Heath. The marriage ceremony was performed by the Rev. W. S. Steggall. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr. Matthias Ward. The bridesmaids were Drusilla Ward, sister of the bride, and Miss Elizabeth Bowman, Mrs. Louisa Doe, Mrs. Edith Adkins, sisters of the bridegroom, who wore dark blue dresses with white hats. The bride's dress was of light blue material with hat to match. The presents to the bride and bridegroom were good and useful.' ITEM 0304 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 5th of August, 1893.

1893 - MARY HORNSBY BECOMES SCHOOLMISTRESS > April 10th, 1893. 'I, Mary Alice Hornsby, provisionally certificated teacher, took charge of this school today. The Rev. W. S. Steggall visited the school both morning and afternoon. Admitted one child.' ITEM 0322 SOURCE: Pamber Heath School log book, document ref. 141M87/LB1, Hampshire Record Office.

1893 MARY HORNSBY RESIGNS AS SCHOOLMISTRESS > May 9th, 1893. 'I, Mary Alice Hornsby, resigned my charge of this school today.' ITEM 0322 SOURCE: Pamber Heath School log book, document ref. 141M87/LB1, Hampshire Record Office.

1893 - ELIZABETH AREY AGAIN BECOMES SCHOOLMISTRESS > May 10th, 1893. 'I, Elizabeth Ellen Arey (Article 50), again took charge of this school today.' ITEM 0322 SOURCE: Pamber Heath School log book, document ref. 141M87/LB1, Hampshire Record Office.

1893 - ESTHER MONGER FINDS GEORGE MONGER OF TADLEY IN ROAD > 'Tadley - An Inquest was held on Tuesday last at "The New Inn" Tadley, by Spencer Clarke, the county coroner, on the body of George Monger, a labourer of Tadley, aged 83 years. Elizabeth West, wife of John West, a labourer, said she knew the deceased...saw him on a stool at the front of the "Fox and Hounds" Inn. He went to get up and fell down...found him out on the road afterwards, and washed his face with water. He was alive then and partly sensible...Nobody knocked him down...Esther Monger, wife of George Monger. a labourer living at Pamber, said that last Saturday evening she found the deceased helpless in the road. Witness helped to get him home. Witness did not think there was much life in him then...Dr. Henry Charles Linden, of Tadley, said...He was dead when he was taken out of the cart...was of the opinion that death was due to a rupture of a vessel on the brain. He did not smell of drink. Verdict - Death from apoplexy.' ITEM 0388 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 3rd of June, 1893.

1893 - NEPTUNE PIKE IN TROUBLE FOR LIGHTING A FIRE AT SILCHESTER COMMON > 'Neptune Pike, a gipsy, was summoned by the Duke of Wellington, as Lord of the Manor, for damaging turf and herbage on Silchester Common, by lighting a fire on it, on April 9th. The case was dismissed.' ITEM 0384 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 1st of July, 1893.

1893 - CRICKET MATCH BETWEEN PAMBER HEATH AND TADLEY > 'Pamber Heath v. Tadley - This match was played on a meadow kindly lent by Mr. Urban Rose, and resulted in easy victory for the visitors. The members of the Pamber Heath Club are to be congratulated on their success, as the club has only recently been established and this was their first match. Mr. J. Wookey kindly allows them the use of his meadow for practice.' ITEM 0388 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 1st of July, 1893.

1893 - CRICKET MATCH BETWEEN PAMBER HEATH AND TADLEY > 'This return match was played at Pamber on Saturday. It was a most enjoyable game and was well contested. Pamber won easily.' ITEM 0388 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 15th of July, 1893.

1893 - GEORGE SIMPSON FINED FOR MOVING SWINE AGAINST REGULATIONS > 'Caution to Owners of Swine - An elderly man named George Simpson, living at Pamber, was charged with moving swine into the borough on the 14th inst., contrary to the regulations. The defendant pleaded ignorance of the regulations. His pigs were healthy, and there was no swine fever in his neighbourhood. Supt. Bennett said swine fever existed at Baughurst...The Bench told the defendant it was the duty of owners to make themselves acquainted with the regulations. Defendant must pay £1 penalty and costs. Defendant said he had no money, and appealed to the Bench to reduce the fine. The Mayor told him the Bench could not do so, but they would allow him a week for payment.' ITEM 0384 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 21st of October, 1893.

1893 - NATHANIEL STACEY CHARGED WITH ASSAULT ON OCEAN JAMES > 'County Bench - Nathaniel Stacey, of Pamber, was charged with assaulting Ocean James at the Pelican Inn, Pamber the 1st of November last. Plaintiff said that the defendant was in the Pelican on the day in question. She had two pints of beer but was quite sober. The defendant was there and also Job and Moses Rawlings. Job Rawlings began fighting with two men. She went to his assistance and the defendant struck her on the mouth knocking her down, making her nose and mouth bleed and cutting her lip. Plaintiff then called Martha Rawlings, of Pamber, who said she was at the Pelican Inn at about half-past eight o'clock. She saw defendant there and heard him say at the bar at the Pelican that he would kill Ocean James before he left the country. After a short consultation the magistrates decided to dismiss the case.' ITEM 0388 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 11th of November, 1893.

1893 - JOHN DICKER FINED FOR TRESPASSING IN SEARCH OF GAME > 'John Dicker, of Pamber Common, was summoned for trespassing in search of game on the 9th inst. He did not appear - George Hammond, gamekeeper to Mr. Higford, said that on Oct. 9 he was in Aldermaston Park, and saw the defendant and another man ferreting. The defendant asked to be forgiven. Witness knew Dicker, but the other man gave a false name. The defendant was fined £1 and 9s. and 6d. costs, or a month's hard labour.' ITEM 0384 SOURCE: Berkshire Chronicle, 18th of November, 1893.

1893 - THOMAS RAWLINS AND MAURICE HICKS CHARGED FOR POACHING > 'Reading County Magistrates' Office, Saturday, Dec. 16 - The Game Laws: Thomas Rawlins and Maurice Hicks, gipsies, of Pamber, were summoned for trespassing in search of game on land belonging to Mr. Benyon, at Englefield, on the 2nd of December...P.c. Waite said he was a private constable at Mr. Waring's, Beenham House. He saw the two defendants with two lurcher dogs in the Bath-road, the men being in a cart; they were coming from the direction of Reading. In a field close to witness there was a hare. The defendants stopped and urged their dogs on to the hare, which they hunted. Witness stopped the defendants, and told them he should report them. The defendants said "It is nothing to do with you."  The defendants did not call their dogs back until the hare got away...The Magistrates convicted the defendants, and fined them each 5s. and 11s. 6d. costs; in default, seven days' hard labour.' ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 23rd of December, 1893.

 1894 - SCARLET FEVER OUTBREAK CLOSES TADLEY SCHOOL > 'In consequence of the prevalence of scarlet fever, the Board Schools at Tadley were closed on Wednesday, under the direction of the Medical Officer of Health. The fever is of a rather malignant type, one case having already had a fatal termination'. ITEM 0304 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 13th of January, 1894.

1894 - FATAL CASE OF ENTERIC FEVER AT PAMBER HEATH > 'The following is the annual report of the Medical Officer of Health for the Basingstoke Rural Sanitary District for the year 1893...The second fatal case of enteric fever was that of John Simpson, of Pamber Heath, who contracted the disease whilst working near Reading. I examined and found to be pure the drinking water at his own cottage, the drains, &c., being also in good order...C. H. Johnson, Medical Officer of Health.' ITEM 0388 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 17th of February, 1894.

1894 - PAMBER HEATH SCHOOL WITHOUT CERTIFICATED TEACHER > The report of Her Majesty's Inspector on the Pamber Heath School is as follows: 'The order is good, the children are bright and interested and have been nicely taught. The mistress having unfortunately no certificate, the school can only be recognised as certified efficient'. ITEM 0304 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 12th of May, 1894.

1894 - FREE RAILWAY TICKETS FOR SHOPPERS AT BURBERRY'S > An advertisement appeared  in the local newspaper on the 12th of May, 1894 saying that as customers had 'thoroughly appreciated' the free railway tickets and carriers' fares during their sale, T. Burberry & Sons had decided to continue, throughout the year, to provide free third-class return railway tickets and pay all carriers' fares for travellers from all villages and various local railway stations, if they purchased goods to the value of 20 shillings. ITEM 0304 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 12th of May, 1894.

1894 - NATHANIEL STACEY AND THE STRAYING HORSE > 'Divisional Petty Sessions - Nathaniel Stacey, of Pamber, whose arm was in a sling, was charged with being the owner of a horse which was found straying on the highway leading from Pamber End to Tadley. P.C. Bell stated the facts and the defendant pleaded guilty. He was fined 5s. and 4s. costs, and was allowed a week to pay.' ITEM 0388 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 19th of May, 1894.

1894 - MEETING TO INFORM PARISHIONERS OF THE NEW PARISH COUNCILS' ACT > 'On Tuesday evening, at the Priory School, Monk Sherborne, the Rev, Canon Willes addressed a large audience on the Parish Councils Act, 1894. The chair was taken by General Lukin...The Chairman in opening proceedings, said: The business this evening is the discussion upon the Parish Councils Act...and is to come into force as soon as possible after the 8th of November of this year...The Rev. Canon Willes has kindly come forward to address you, and instruct you on this subject.' ( A long and detailed speech was then given covering many aspects of parish life that the new parish councils will have the power to deal with)...'Canon Willes then concluded his speech...and was heartily applauded on resuming his seat.' (Others then briefly spoke and the meeting was concluded). ITEM 0388 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 16th of June, 1894.

1894 - PAMBER HEATH SCHOOL ATTENDANCE > June 29th, 1894. 'Average for the week 56.3. Number on the school now on books is 63.' ITEM 0322 SOURCE: Pamber Heath School log book, document ref. 141M87/LB1, Hampshire Record Office.

1894 - ELIZABETH AREY RESIGNS AS SCHOOLMISTRESS > July 4th, 1894. 'I, Elizabeth Ellen Arey, resigned my charge of this infants school today.' ITEM 0322 SOURCE: Pamber Heath School log book, document ref. 141M87/LB1, Hampshire Record Office.

1894 - ALICE GARDINER BECOMES SCHOOLMISTRESS > July 5th, 1894. 'I, Alice Mary Gardiner, took charge of this Pamber Heath Infants School today. The Rev. W. S. Steggall visited the school from the morning.' ITEM 0322 SOURCE: Pamber Heath School log book, document ref. 141M87/LB1, Hampshire Record Office.

1894 - PAMBER HEATH SCHOOLCHIDREN ENTERTAINED TO TEA > 'Treat - Through the kindness of Mrs. Patrick of the Wilderness, Tadley, the children attending the Tadley Board Schools and Pamber Heath School, numbering upwards of 300, were entertained to tea at four o'clock at the Wilderness on Wednesday. A Punch and Judy show from London, swings, sports and other amusements followed, and the children dispersed about 8 o'clock midst hearty cheers for Mrs. Patrick.' ITEM 0388 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 14th of July, 1894.

1894 - ALICE GARDINER RESIGNS AS SCHOOLMISTRESS > July 19th, 1894. 'I, Alice Mary Gardiner, resigned the charge of this school on account of my not being qualified under Act.' ITEM 0322 SOURCE: Pamber Heath School log book, document ref. 141M87/LB1, Hampshire Record Office.

1894 - MARY JEFFERY BECOMES TEMPORARY SCHOOLMISTRESS > July 19th, 1894 'I took temporary charge of this school, signed Mary Jeffery, certificated teacher of the first class.' ITEM 0322 SOURCE: Pamber Heath School log book, document ref. 141M87/LB1, Hampshire Record Office.

1894 - MARY JEFFERY RESIGNS AS SCHOOLMISTRESS > August 9th, 1894. 'School closed for the harvest holidays. Average for the week (attendance) 24. I resigned charge of this school today, signed Mary Jeffery.' ITEM 0322 SOURCE: Pamber Heath School log book, document ref. 141M87/LB1, Hampshire Record Office.

1894 - MISS HAMMOND APPOINTED SCHOOLMISTRESS > 'The managers of Pamber Heath School have appointed Miss Hammond (certificated teacher) as mistress in succession to Mrs. Arey, who for private reasons has, to the regret of all in the school and parish, removed to and accepted a similar post in her native town of Hereford.' ITEM 0388 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 22nd of September, 1894.

1894 - J.E. HAMMOND BECOMES SCHOOLMISTRESS > October 8th, 1894. 'I, J. E. Hammond, commenced duties this morning as mistress of the Pamber Heath School. The Rev. W. S. Steggall, accompanied by Mrs. Steggall, visited the school at 9.27am.' ITEM 0322 SOURCE: Pamber Heath School log book, document ref. 141M87/LB1, Hampshire Record Office.

1894 - GIRL SETS FIRE TO HER FATHER'S HOUSE AT PAMBER GREEN > 'Divisional Petty Sessions - Elizabeth Smith, 20, was charged with unlawfully and feloniously setting fire to her father's house at Pamber on the 6th inst. Charles Smith, a road  labourer, of Pamber, said the prisoner was his daughter. On the 6th November at 9 p.m., he was in his sitting-room with his wife. He smelt fire and looked up the chimney but could see nothing. Looking up again he saw smoke coming through a chink in the wall. He ran outside and found that the thatch was on fire...He got some water and put the fire out...Witness asked her if she had just come from her brother George's at Pamber Heath and she said "Yes"...She said "I set it on fire because they turned me out of doors". The chairman committed her to take her trial at the Assizes.' ITEM 0388 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 17th of November, 1894.

1894 - ELIZABETH SMITH SENT TO GAOL FOR HOUSE FIRE > 'Hampshire Autumn Assizes - Home Discord - Elizabeth Smith, 20, servant, was indicted for setting fire to the dwelling house of Charles Smith at Pamber Green, on November 6th...prisoner is his daughter. He had married a second time and there were disagreements between his wife and her step-daughter (the prisoner)...In consequence of the disagreements...told his daughter she had better not come back to his house again. She had been sleeping at her uncle's...on Sunday, November 6th, prosecutor found the thatch of his cottage on fire, and it took twenty buckets of water to put it out...The jury found the prisoner guilty, but recommended her to mercy...His Lordship sentenced prisoner nominally to one day's imprisonment.' ITEM 0388 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 24th of November, 1894.

1894 - PAMBER PARISH COUNCIL FORMED > Pamber Parish Council began, in response to an Act of Parliament which established local government throughout the country. The first meeting was held in the Mission Room, Little London on the 13th of December, 1894, the first parish councilors having been elected at a parish meeting (see item below). Previously, local matters, such as roads, footpaths, the public gravel pit and even social services in the form of parish payments to the poor, were discussed at what became known as 'vestry meetings', as the local church was at the heart of the parish. Members of the new parish council were elected from members of the local community and a chairman was also elected to oversee the meetings. William Stroud was elected as the first chairman. He was a grocer of Pamber Heath. A minute book was started to record proceedings and those books for the period 1894 - 1988 are lodged with Hampshire Record Office. Most business was mundane - road building, hedge cutting, ditch clearance, letters to various people or authorities requesting action of one kind or another etc., for the smooth running of the parish. ITEM 0326 SOURCE: Documents ref. 15M70 (Collection number - also includes many other Pamber Parish Council documents), Hampshire Record Office.

1894 - PAMBER PARISH MEETING > 'Parish Council Elections in Hampshire - Pamber: The Parish Meeting at Pamber on Tuesday was well attended. It was held at the Mission Room, Little London..There were eleven candidates nominated, six of whom were duly elected without a Poll being demanded, namely: Mr. W. Follett, farmer, Ravenscott Farm, Pamber. Mr. W. Stroud, grocer, Pamber Common. Mr. W. Cullum. farmer, Pamber. Mr. F. Baker, labourer, Pamber Green. Mr. T. Kimber, grocer, Pamber Green. Mr. F. Follett, blacksmith, Pamber End.' ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 8th of December, 1894.

1895 - FIRST PAMBER PARISH COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING > The first meeting to discuss parish business was held on the 8th of January, 1895 and chaired by William Stroud. The meeting was held in the schoolroom at Pamber Heath. SOURCE: Pamber Parish Council minute book, 1895.

1895 - CHICKEN POX OUTBREAK AFFECTS SCHOOL ATTENDANCE > February 6th, 1895. 'Only 22 children present owing to chicken pox and bronchitis.' ITEM 0322 SOURCE: Pamber Heath School log book, document ref. 141M87/LB1, Hampshire Record Office.

1895 - ABATEMENT OF ALLOTMENT RENTS DUE TO POOR HARVEST > 'A petition was recently sent to Mr. Richard Benyon, of Englefield House, from the allotment holders of the Pamber district asking him to kindly consider the state of the crops at this critical time. To this Messrs. F. and T. Kimber have received a reply in which Mr. Benyon says that he is sorry to hear his tenants at Pamber have suffered so much, and that whilst hoping for better times for all interested in agriculture, whether with farms or allotments, he will reduce the rents 5s. per acre for last year, and until times mend. The abatement applies to all holders of allotments on Mr. Benyon's Pamber estate.' ITEM 0384 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 28th of September, 1895.

1895 - SEVERAL MEN CHARGED WITH LOITERING AT PAMBER HEATH CHURCH > 'Charge of Loitering Near the Church - Charles Monger, Albert Smith, Albert West, Thomas Chapman, all of Tadley, and Arthur Long, of Pamber, were charged, under the County Bye-laws by Inspct. Carpenter, with persistently loitering at the entrance of Pamber Heath Church at the time of Divine Service on the 20th inst. Evidence was given by P.c. Bradbury to the effect that he saw 20 or 30 young men loitering near the church entrance and that he watched them for some considerable time, but on his approach they all ran away with the exception of the defendants, who went into church....there was no annoyance...The Bench decided to dismiss the case, but administered a severe caution to the defendants.'  ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 2nd of November, 1895.

1895  - WEDDING OF WILLIAM BENHAM AND LUCY SOPER > 'On Saturday last a pretty wedding took place in the Parish Church, Padworth, the contracting parties being Mr. William Benham, baker and grocer of Silchester, and Lucy, only daughter of the late Mr. George Soper, Padworth. The Rev. W. O. Clinton officiated. The bride wore a dress of cream cashmere. She was given away by her brother, Mr. H. Soper. Mr. C. Soper acted as best man. There were bridesmaids, and they wore dresses of electric blue, cream silk fronts and hats to match. The bride was also attended by two little girls dressed in white. After the ceremony Mrs. Soper entertained a party of friends at her house. The Padworth ringers rang a peal of 360 changes, the following being the ringers: P. Hawkins, treble, P. Taylor 2nd, F. Lawrence, 3rd, J. Lawrence, 4th, G. Filling, 5th, O. Barefoot, tenor. The happy pair left for London by the 5 train carrying with them the good wishes of all. Both the bride and the bridegroom are highly respected in the neighbourhood and the presents they received, which were most useful and valuable, numbered over one hundred.' (Full list of presents and from whom in the full article). ITEM 0388 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 2nd of November, 1895.

1895 - COMPLAINTS OF STAGNANT WATER AT PAMBER HEATH > 'A Parish Council meeting...held on Friday evening at the Mission Room, Little London...Complaints have been received by the chairman of the Pamber Parish Council, respecting the stagnant water at Pamber Common between the Hatchet beer house and Impstone.' No action was taken. ITEM 0388 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 7th of December, 1895.

1895 - INFANT'S SCHOOL, PAMBER HEATH > ' Inspector's report. Her Majesty's Inspector's report said that the infants had been well taught and attentive to their work but were a little shy in answering. It was hoped that when the present teacher had been with them a little longer they would do much better.' ITEM 0014 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 4th of May, 1895.

1896 - SECOND 25-INCH ORDNANCE SURVEY MAP PRODUCED > Second edition of 'Pamber Common'. ITEM 0100 SOURCE: Copy of map.

1896 - PROPOSAL TO STOP A FOOTPATH NEAR THE GRAVEL PIT > 'Rural District Council...A letter was read from the Pamber Parish Council stating that at a meeting of that Council, held on the 29th November, a resolution was passed that a footpath leading through the furze at Pamber Common, near the gravel pit should be stopped, and that the necessary steps should be taken for this to be done...the piece of ground through which this path went was about 12 acres in extent, and was very valuable for building purposes...If the District Council expressed their assent...the ground could be enclosed...The Chairman: How can we assent to it when we don't even know if there is a footpath there?...We should have a map before us showing the footpath marked upon it. A reply was directed to be sent accordingly.' (This area in question is thought to be what became the 'Red House Estate' in Church Road) ITEM 0388 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 4th of January, 1896.

1896 - PAMBER HEATH ENTERTAINMENT > 'The above entertainment, with a few alterations in the programme, was given at the School, Pamber Heath, on the 27th ult. After the entertainment the performers were entertained by the Rev. W. S. Steggall, at the parsonage.' ITEM 0388 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 4th of January, 1896.

1896 - PAMBER HEATH SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENT > 'There was also a children's entertainment at Pamber Heath, on December 31st, and much credit is due to Miss Hammond for the way in which the children were taught.' ITEM SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 4th of January, 1896.

1896 - NEPTUNE PIKE FINED FOR CAMPING ON THE HIGHWAY > 'Neptune Pike, of Tadley, gipsy, was summoned for encamping on the highway at Ufton on December 10. P.C. Ottoway said that on December 10 at one o'clock in the morning he was in Ufton and saw a tent pitched on the side of the highway. There was also a van and two horses, which were loose. He called up the occupants of the tent. The defendant was there and his wife and children. He told them to get their horses and move along, but the horses galloped away into the wood and the defendant said he should not be able to catch them before morning. The defendant was fined 6d. and 9s. and 6d. costs.' ITEM 0384 SOURCE: Berkshire Chronicle, 11th of January, 1896.

1896 - MOSES AND AMELIA RAWLINGS IN COURT FOR OBSCENE LANGUAGE > 'Darby and Joan  - Moses Rawlins and Amelia Rawlins, of Pamber, pleaded guilty to using obscene language on the public highway. P.C. Roberts said that on Sunday, January 18th, at 4.30 pm, he heard the defendants quarrelling and making use of the language written on the paper produced. Women and children were passing at the time. Moses said: We was rather aggravated with one another, sir, and had a few words. The Chairman in ordering each defendant to pay 10s and costs, (28s altogether) said the language complained of was very disgusting and abominable.' ITEM 0388 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 25th of January, 1896.

1896 - LANDLADY OF THE PELICAN CHARGED WITH PERMITTING DRUNKENNESS > 'Hannah Newman, landlady of the Pelican Inn, Pamber, was charged with permitting drunkenness on her licensed premises...Henry Monger...was the first witness...He was perfectly sober when he went to the house...He had altogether while in the bar three three-penny worths of rum...he had further quantity of rum but could not remember how much...He was not ordered to leave the house...Mrs. Newman was 77 years old and although she was nominally the tenant her daughter and son-in-law conducted the house. Of course she was responsible for the acts of her servants...Mr. Chandler now addressed the bench and said the Pelican Inn was some 7 years ago let to the present landlady's husband, then a keeper in the employ of Mr. Benham. On the husband's decease about two years after, it was transferred to the widow and she had since kept the Pelican.' Witnesses were called and demonstrated that the house was in order and no quarrelling or drunkenness seen but the Bench were not convinced: 'The Bench convicted and inflicted a fine of 40s and costs. The licence would not be endorsed.' ITEM 0388 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 8th of February, 1896.

1896 - ELIJAH AND MAURICE HICKS AND JOSEPH ELLIOTT CHARGED WITH PONY THEFT > 'County Bench - Stealing a Colt - Elijah Hicks, Maurice Hicks and Joseph Elliott, young men, were charged with having on the 27th of January stolen a colt value £12 the property of Henry Monger...The three defendants came to Monger about 9 o'clock on the morning of the 27th bringing a broken-winded pony with them. They suggested that the colt should be exchanged  for this pony, which was in foal. It was hardly necessary to say that Monger declined...returned with an improved offer...exchange the pony and £1 for Monger's colt. Monger refused to sell the colt at all and the defendants went away...Sarah Monger, wife of Frederick Monger, a labourer, of Pamber, said she was with her mother-in-law (Esther Monger) (who lives next door to the prosecutor) (Henry Monger) on the day in question...she saw Elijah Hicks come out of Henry Monger's meadow with the colt...The magistrates decide to commit the prisoners for trial at the next Sessions.' ITEM 0388 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 8th of February, 1896.

1896 - MOSES AND JOHN RAWLINGS CHARGED WITH FENCE DAMAGE > 'Injury to a fence at Bramley - Moses Rawlings, a chimney sweeper, of Pamber, and John Rawlings, his grandson (the latter did not appear) were summoned for damaging a certain hedgerow by cutting or breaking or rooting up certain underwood, the property of A. B. Welch-Thornton Esq., at Bramley...William Leach, a cowman...said that on 18th February about 11.30 a.m., he was at Bramley Corner. Mr. Thornton was returning from the railway station when he saw the defendants getting wood out of the hedgerow...and requested him to go back to them..Moses Rawlings had a mattock and a piece of stump in his hands. His cart which was in the road, was partly full of wood...The damage done amounted to 2s 6d....The boy went across...and returned with a piece of wood in his hand which he placed in the cart...Mr. Thornton added that he did not want the man fined. He only wanted him to pay the costs of the proceedings and promise not to do it any more. Moses: "Thank you, sir, I'm very much obliged to you."...After what Mr. Thornton had said, they had decided to inflict a fine of 6d. and the costs 7s on each defendant. Moses paid the penalty for himself and his grandson amounting together to 15s. We are informed that Mr. Thornton afterwards gave him half-a-sovereign towards it - so that the combined penalty was very light.' ITEM 0388 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 7th of March, 1896.

1896 -  MR. HOBBIS AND THE CLAIM FOR UNPAID GOODS SUPPLIED > 'Hobbis v. Broadhurst - In this case plaintiff, a grocer of Pamber Heath, claimed 13s 7d for goods supplied to the defendant, who lives at Silchester Common. Against this defendant claimed a set off for damage done to his garden by plaintiff's cow...recommended plaintiff should be awarded 7s 7d. Judgement was given accordingly.' ITEM 0388 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 14th of March, 1896.

1896 - ELIJAH AND MAURICE HICKS AND JOSEPH ELLIOTT IN COURT OVER PONY THEFT > 'Hampshire Sessions - "Good Health To You" : Elijah Hicks, 23, Maurice Hicks, 22, and Joseph Elliott, 19, horse dealers, were indicted for conspiring to steal a pony, value £12, the property of Henry Monger, of Pamber, on January 27th. It appeared that prosecutor had a pony which prisoners wanted him to exchange for an old mare, which was almost worthless. All went to the Pelican public-house, and Monger admitted that he had "six or seven sixpenny-worths of rum." It was contended that prosecutor agreed to make the exchange, receiving a sovereign and the mare for the pony. Prisoners took away the pony from Monger's field, and left the mare, and subsequently the police were communicated with, with the result that the men were arrested. They were sentenced to imprisonment with hard labour for one month each. E. Hicks: "Thank you, sir; good health to you." ' ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Hampshire Telegraph, 11th of April, 1896.

1896 - APPOINTMENT OF CHARITY TRUSTEES > 'A meeting of the Parish Council was held at the schoolroom, Pamber Heath, on Thursday, April 2nd, to choose trustees for the Parish Charities. There was a small attendance. Mr. W. Stroud (chairman) was appointed trustee for the Samuel Wheat Charities, Mr. William Follett for the Adam De Port Charities, and Mr. F. Follett and Mr. W. Cullom for the Simpson's Charities.' ITEM 0388 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 11th of April, 1896.

1896 - FOOTPATH TO BE STOPPED AT PAMBER HEATH > 'The council agreed to sanction the closing of the footpath at Pamber Heath, which the Parish Council of Pamber considered unnecessary.' ITEM 0388 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 25th of April, 1896.

1896 - MEASLES OUTBREAK FORCES SCHOOL CLOSURE > May 6th, 1896. 'The school is closed by order of the Medical Officer of Health. I hereby certify that in consequence of the outbreak of measles, I consider it necessary to close the Pamber Heath School for three weeks provisionally. Signed E. H. Johnson, Medical Officer for Health.' May 29th, 1896. 'I hereby certify that I consider it necessary to keep the Pamber Heath School closed for another fortnight from this date in consequence of the continued presence of measles in the village. Signed E. H. Johnson, Medical Officer for Health.' ITEM 0322 SOURCE: Pamber Heath School log book, document ref. 141M87/LB1, Hampshire Record Office.

1896 - PELICAN INN LICENCE TRANSFERRED TO EDWIN ELSEY > ' Divisional Petty Sessions, Wednesday - The licence of the Pelican Inn, Pamber, was temporarily transferred to Edwin James Elsey, who informed the Chairman that he had been following the occupation of a baker.' ITEM 0388 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 16th of May, 1896.

1896 - PADWORTH FETE DAY > June 29th, 1896. 'Today being Padworth Fete day, the children had a whole holiday. Most of the children are connected with it by means of the Juvenile Branch of The Temperance Society. Consequently, all anxious to attend the fete.' ITEM 0322 SOURCE: Pamber Heath School log book, document ref. 141M87/LB1, Hampshire Record Office.

1896 - PONY FALLS DOWN A WELL AT PAMBER HEATH > 'A Pony Down A Well - On Friday, while a pony was grazing in a garden belonging to Mr. David Stacey, of Pamber Common, It happened to cross a well when the lid gave way, and the pony fell in nearly up to its neck. Some men were quickly on the spot and with some difficulty rescued the animal, which was not much the worse for its cold bath.' ITEM 0388 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 18th of July, 1896.

1896 - MEETING AT PELICAN INN TO FORM A MEDICAL SOCIETY > 'A Hearts of Oak Medical Society has been a long felt want in this district amongst the members of the Hearts of Oak Benefit Society. Several members approached Dr. Langley on the subject, who expressed his willingness to become medical officer for the Society, so a meeting was recently held at the "Pelican" Inn Pamber, Dr. Langley being present when the following committee was appointed...M. Holly (Pamber Heath),... E. J. Elsey (Pamber Heath), hon. sec...The surgery which is at Kiln House, Tadley, is situated in a central position to suit the members in this district.' ITEM 0388 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 15th of August, 1896.

1896 - ROGER LAMBDIN AND DRUNKENNESS AT PAMBER HEATH > 'A Butcher's Holiday - Roger Lambdin, journeyman butcher, of Harlesden, whose parents live at Pamber, was summoned for being drunk and disorderly at Pamber on the 27th September...P.C. Bradbury stated that at 10 p.m. on the Sunday in question, he saw defendant in company with another young man at Pamber Heath. He was drunk, staggering, and made use of very abusive language to witness - Penalty 10s. and 11s. costs, which was paid by a young man in Court.' ITEM 0388 SOURCE : Hants & Berks Gazette, 17th of October, 1896.

1896 - DEATH OF JOHN CHARLES STROUD ANNOUNCED > 'On the 13th October, at Pamber Heath, J. C. Stroud, aged 83.' ITEM SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 17th of October, 1896.

1896 - SICKNESS CAUSES POOR SCHOOL ATTENDANCE > November 6th, 1896. 'The attendance this week has been poor owing to sickness. The Monitress Rose West has been absent since Monday. The Rev. W. S.. Steggall visited the school on Monday. Lessons 'tin' and 'summer'.' ITEM 0322 SOURCE: Pamber Heath School log book, document ref. 141M87/LB1, Hampshire Record Office.

1896 - DISTRIBUTION OF CHARITABLE GIFTS AT PAMBER HEATH > 'A parish meeting was held on Thursday evening week at the Schoolroom, Pamber Heath, to consider the annual distribution of charities. The Samuel Wheat Charities of jackets to the three oldest men in the parish. Mr W. Follett, proposed that the persons to receive them this year be John Simpson, William Stacey and George Mulford, which was carried. Adam De Port Charity - Mr W. Stroud proposed that 12 of the oldest people in the parish receive 2s each according to ancient custom. Sympson's Charity - Mr. W. Follett proposed that the income of this charity be not given to the Coal Club as heretofore, but be distributed in blankets, which was carried unanimously.' ITEM 0388 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 5th of December, 1896.

1896 - JOB RAWLINGS  DISAPPEARS AFTER CRUELTY TO A PONY > 'Remission of costs - Inspector Lovejoy said he was instructed by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to mention case of cruelty in which a summons was issued last May against a man named Job Rawlings, who was charged with cruelly beating a pony. The defendant disappeared, and although every inquiry had been made, the police had been unable to serve the summons. He was instructed to ask if the Bench would be kind enough to remit the costs of the summons...The Chairman: We will allow the costs to be repaid.' ITEM 0388 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 12th of December, 1896.

1896 - PAMBER BOOK OF VESTRY PROCEEDINGS CLOSED > The book of vestry proceedings for the parish of Pamber, which was started in 1850, was closed. See 1850 item on this page. ITEM 0326 SOURCE: Documents ref. 15M70 (Collection number - also includes many other Pamber Parish Council documents), Hampshire Record Office.

1897 - HEARTS OF OAK MEDICAL SOCIETY COMMENCES > 'Silchester - Hearts of Oak Medical Society - This very useful society commenced on January 1st and the secretary has already got a good list of members on the books. The Committee earnestly request all members of the Parent Society in this neighbourhood to at once send in their names and contributions to the Secretary, Mr. E. J. Elsey, Pamber Heath. The medical officer is Dr. W. J. Langley.' ITEM 0388 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 30th of January, 1897.

1897 - PAMBER PARISH COUNCIL MEETING > William Stroud presided at a Pamber Parish Council meeting held at the Mission Room, Pamber Common on 'Thursday evening in last week' to elect members for the following years. Forty present. Eight candidates for six vacant seats. Voting was: John Dicker, 32, William Follett, 29, Walter Ford, 25, Thomas Kimber, 17, James Smith, 16, Frank Baker, 11, William Cullom (previous Council member), 8, James Robbins (previous Council member), 5. The first six were declared elected. ITEM 0178 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 27th of March, 1897.

1897 - WILLIAM STROUD RE-ELECTED AS COUNCIL CHAIRMAN > At a Pamber Parish Council meeting on 'Thursday' in the Mission Room, Pamber Common, T. Kimber proposed 'a hearty vote of thanks' to William Stroud, the late chairman for 'the able manner in which he had carried out the duties of his office during the past year that he be chairman for the ensuing year'. He was duly confirmed. ITEM 0178 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 24th of April, 1897.

1897 -  AUCTION OF THE 5 COTTAGES KNOWN AS 'THE BARRACKS' > 'Pamber Heath, Tadley. Near Basingstoke. Sale of Freehold Cottage Property - Mr. Alfred W. Tyrrell, is instructed by the executors of the late Mr. Jonathan Baker to sell by auction at the College Arms, Pamber, on Friday May 28th, 1897, at three o'clock, 5 cottages, known as The Barracks (Church Road), and piece of garden ground adjoining, situate at Pamber Heath, and in the occupation of Messrs. Simpson, Stacey and others. Further particulars may be had of Messrs. Lamb, Brooks and Sherwood, Solicitors, Basingstoke, Odiham and Aldershot, and of the Auctioneer, Basingstoke.' ITEM 0388 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 15th of May, 1897.

1897 - JUBILEE FESTIVITIES AFFECTS SCHOOL ATTENDANCE > July 9th, 1897. 'Week ending July 9th. The attendance this week has suffered by reason of Jubilee and other festivities. The children had holiday on Monday, Tuesday and Friday.' ITEM 0322 SOURCE: Pamber Heath School log book, document ref. 141M87/LB1, Hampshire Record Office.

1897 - QUEEN VICTORIA'S DIAMOND JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS HELD IN PAMBER > 'Diamond Jubilee Celebration: The inhabitants of Monk Sherborne and Pamber celebrated the Diamond Jubilee on Friday, July 9th, in a field near Wakeford Farm, lent by Mr. J. Robbins. A short service was previously held at the Priory Church, where the Tadley Temperance Brass Band was in attendance, and played the accompaniment to the hymns. The Rev. Sweetapple gave a short appropriate address, the church being well filled. The band led the procession to the field, where a meat tea was provided for all persons in the two parishes. Beer and ginger beer were supplied during the evening, and various sports were engaged in, for which money prizes were given. A steam roundabout and swings proved amusing to old and young. The Basingstoke Mechanics' Band was in attendance in the evening for the dancing, and the Tadley Band also played. The committee and the large staff of waiters worked hard.' ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 17th of July, 1897.

1897 - LANDLORD OF PELICAN IN COURT OVER ILLEGAL HOURS > 'Divisional Petty Sessions - Edwin James Elsey, landlord of the Pelican Inn, Pamber, was charged with keeping his house open during prohibited hours for the sale of intoxicating liquors. P.C. Bradbury, of Silchester, said that on Sunday, 4th July, at 10.30 p.m. he went to the Pelican Inn. The door was shut. Hearing voices within he opened it and went into the bar where two young men were standing taking to the defendant's wife. He called her attention to the time, it being 10.16 by their own clock. There was an empty pint cup in front of the young men...Mr Chandler defended - There was no sale after 10 o'clock, nor even consumption of liquor. The constable's own evidence showed the cup was empty...The Chairman: We find that there is no evidence that the house was kept open for sale of intoxicating liquor and therefore we dismiss the case (applause).' ITEM 0388 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 24th of July, 1897.

1897 - SALE OF LOTS BY AUCTION AT BURNEY PIECE > An advertisement was placed in the Hants & Berks Gazette, in the issue dated 2nd of October, 1897, giving notice of the sale of lots of land at Pamber Heath. The sale was to take place in a marquee on Burney Piece on Tuesday, October 5th, 1897 at 12 noon, conducted by Mr Alfred W. Tyrrell. ITEM 0178 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 2nd of October, 1897.

1897 - SALE OF LOTS AT PAMBER HEATH A SUCCESS FOR ALL > 41 lots, owned by W.W.B. Beach M.P., were successfully sold, realising between £450 - £25 per lot, ranging from £100 - £25 an acre. The great majority were sold to the existing occupants and all lots sold except for the one occupied by James Long (should be David Long?), who being aged was allowed to live there for the rest of his life. ITEM 0178 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 9th of October, 1897.

1897 - PELICAN LANDLORD IN COURT OVER ILLEGAL HOURS > 'Divisional Petty Sessions - Henry (should be Edwin) James Elsey, landlord of the Pelican at Pamber, was charged with opening his licensed premises for the sale of beer at 11.20 p.m. on the 20th November.' P.C. Collop said the house should have closed at 10 p.m. At 11.20 he was on duty in plain clothes in company with P.C. Bradbury. He saw six men come down the road...Charles Monger, of Tadley, went to the side door and knocked...Monger called for a gallon of ale...Defendant handed the jar full of beer to Monger...The defendant had eighteen pence in his hand that Monger had given him and he said "This is a fair 'cop'...The Chairman: Defendant will be fined £2 and the costs 7s, and the licence will be endorsed.' ITEM 0388 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 11th of December, 1897.

1897 - PRESENTATION TO REV. W. S.. STEGGALL ON HIS LEAVING > On the 13th of August, 1897, the children of Pamber Heath weekday and Sunday School presented the Rev. W. S.. Steggall with a 'handsome little reading lamp'. A few days ago, the parishioners of Monk Sherborne and Pamber presented him with a 'very beautiful octagal lantern' in respect of his six years work among them. ITEM 0178 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 25th of December, 1897.

1898 - PELICAN LICENCE TRANSFERRED TO DANIEL BEER > 'County Bench, Wednesday - ...Transfers - ...also of the Pelican, at Pamber, from E. Elsey to Daniel G. Beer.' ITEM 0384 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 22nd of January, 1898.

1898 - GEORGE WEST IN COURT OVER POOR SCHOOL ATTENDANCE > 'Divisional Petty Sessions - George West, labourer and broom-maker, of Pamber Heath, who did not appear, was summoned for not causing his son Philip, aged 9 years, to attend school...Mr. E. Pither...school attendance officer...said the defendant lived about a mile from the school. Philip, who was old enough to be in standard III at least, was only in standard I. His attendances had been 80 out of a possible 148. The father was very abusive to the attendance officer when questioned about the boy's attendance...the parents had notices time after time. - Fined 5s, including costs.' ITEM 0388 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 22nd of January, 1898.

1898 - REV. EDWARD RICHARDS ADAMS COMMENCES HIS MINISTRY AT PAMBER HEATH > Around this time, the Rev. Edward Richards Adams became the resident curate of the Pamber Heath Mission Church.

1898 - RED HOUSE UNDER CONSTRUCTION > A large house, that was to become known as 'Pamber Heath House' and later 'The Red House' in Pamber Heath, was built around this time but I have yet to research and find documents to give a more exact date. The house was designed by architect Mervyn Macartney and set in 12.75 acres of land with pine woodlands. The house comprised of four reception rooms on the ground floor, as well as domestic rooms including a kitchen, nine bedrooms on the first floor and four in the attic. The sale documents of 1949 referred to a 'Conveyance on Sale dated the 17th March, 1898.' ITEM 0311 SOURCE: Red House sale document, 1949.

1898 - J.E. HAMMOND RESIGNS AS SCHOOLMISTRESS > March 20th, 1898 'I, J.E. Hammond, resigned my charge of this infants school at Pamber Heath. Signed J.E. Hammond.' ITEM 0322 SOURCE: Pamber Heath School log book, document ref. 141M87/LB1, Hampshire Record Office.

1898 - SCHOOL CONCLUDED WITHOUT A SCHOOLMISTRESS > March 26th, 1898. 'Week ending March 26th, 1898. The Rev. E. Richard-Adams concluded the school during the week with the two monitresses Rose West and Annie Cripps. The school was inspected on Monday the 21st by the Diocesan Inspector Rev. Salter.' ITEM 0322 SOURCE: Pamber Heath School log book, document ref. 141M87/LB1, Hampshire Record Office.

1898 - CHARLES LONG FINED FOR DRIVING A CART WITHOUT A LIGHT > 'Driving Without a Light - Charles Long, wood dealer, of Pamber Heath, was summoned for being on the highway with his cart without a light on Saturday March 5th, at 8.15 p.m. Defendant said his candle had just gone out, but the constable said he felt the lamp, and it was cold. Fined 5s., including costs.' ITEM 0384 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 26th of March, 1898.

1898 - SARAH HALL BECOMES SCHOOL HEADMISTRESS > Miss Sarah Hall (about 34 years old) became headmistress of Pamber Heath School in March this year. The school log book recorded the following: March 28th, 1898. 'Sarah Hall took charge today. Eliza Hall also began duties.' Sarah Hall was born in 1864 at Killingworth, Northumberland and was a pupil teacher at the age of 17 in 1881, while living at Westoe, Durham. She was the daughter of blacksmith James Hall and his wife Mary. She lived in the School House, adjoining the school (now Church Cottage - next to St. Luke's Church), situated in what is now known as Church Road. Eliza Hall was Sarah's younger sister (aged about 19 years old) and took on the post of assistant schoolmistress. Eliza was born around 1879 in South Shields, Durham. ITEMS 0103, 0304 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 16th and 23rd of January, 1909, as well as the 1881 and 1901 Census and ITEM 0322 SOURCE: Pamber Heath School log book, document ref. 141M87/LB1, Hampshire Record Office.

1898 - MEDICAL OFFICER'S URGENCY QUESTIONED IN SCARLET FEVER CASE > 'The Pamber Scarlet Fever Case - Rev. A. L. White said that General Lukin, who was unable to be present to-day, had asked him to bring forward a matter respecting the Medical Officer's visit to the cottage at Pamber where there had been scarlet fever. He knew nothing about the case himself, he was simply spokesman for General Lukin. He produced a certificate from Mr. Adams, the clergyman at Pamber Heath, stating that notification of the case was sent to the Medical Officer by post on April 17th, and he must have received it on the 18th. General Lukin added to the certificate: "The Medical Officer visited this cottage on the Ist of May, having received notice of the case the 18th April. Is this acting up to his orders and duty? He (Mr. White) believed there was a report from the Medical Officer on the subject. The Medical Officer's report was then read. It stated that he received a notification of the case on April 18th, and on the following day the Sanitary Inspector visited the cottage and supplied disinfectants. He gave instructions that the other children were to be kept from school. There was no other case of scarlet fever in the neighbourhood. Under these circumstances he did not consider it necessary to make an immediate visitation himself. When he did visit the cottage he found that his directions had been well carried out and that no child had attended school, or gone beyond their own garden.' ITEM 0388 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 4th of June, 1898.

1898 - DEATH OF CHARLES WATSON, FORMER PAMBER FOREST WARDEN > 'We record this week, the death of Charles Watson, for many years keeper at Pamber Forest, who expired at Pamber on the 6th inst., at the advanced age of 87 years. The deceased was well known in the neighbourhood, and in former years wore gold lace round his beaver hat. For several years past he has received a  pension which was granted by the late R. Benyon, Esq., of Englefield House. The funeral took place at the Priory Church on Monday last and was attended by a goodly number of relatives and friends.' ITEM 0388 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 16th of July, 1898.

1898 - TELEGRAPH LINE AT PAMBER COMMON GRANTED > 'An application was also read from the Postmaster-General for consent for the erection of a telegraph line at Pamber Common. The application was granted.' ITEM 0388 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 30th of July, 1898.

1898 - WEDDING OF EDWARD ADAMS TO CHARLOTTE FORT IN LONDON >  'Richards-Adams-Fort: On the 7th inst. at St. Paul's, Camden Square, N.W...by the father of the bridegroom...Edward, elder son of the Rev. Edward Richards-Adams, M.A., The Parsonage, Pamber Heath, near Basingstoke, to Charlotte Anne, youngest daughter of Henry Fort Esq., of  6? New-square, Lincolns-inn and 6, Southview?, Camden-square, N.W.' ITEM 0375 SOURCE: London Standard, 9th of September, 1898.

1898 - EDWARD SMITH IN COURT FOR DRUNKENNESS > 'Drunkenness - Edward Smith, of Pamber. who did not appear, was summoned for being drunk at Sherborne St. John. P. C. Bradbury said : On September the 17th, I found defendant in the square at Sherborne St. John. He was lying in the road, drunk. I picked him up and found he could not get along. I put him in a field, and went and told his brother who took him home - Fined 3s 6d and the costs 6s 6d - in default a week's imprisonment.' ITEM 0388 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 1st of October, 1898.

1898 - WILLIAM STROUD'S WEDDING TO JESSIE HASTINGS > Widower William Stroud, grocer of Pamber Heath, married spinster Jessie Strange Hastings of Caversham, Reading, at Caversham Parish Church on the 2nd of November, 1898. William's first wife Jane had sadly died of an illness in October, 1891 at the young age of 46 (see the item concerning this above under the year 1891). This then was a time once again for happiness and William and Jessie lived together at the cottage/shop in what became known as Pamber Heath Road. SOURCE: Marriage certificate, death certificates and other documents.

1898 - CASE OF ANDREW SIMPSON AND ILLEGAL SWINE MOVEMENT > 'The Removal of Swine - Andrew Simpson was summoned for moving a sow along certain highway within a swine movement district without having a declaration as required by the Swine Movement Order. Being asked whether he was guilty of this offence defendant replied " I am guilty but  I am not guilty. I will explain my meaning if you will allow me." Mr. Brooks (magistrate's clerk): Was the sow moved without a declaration. Defendant: I had a declaration. Mr. Brooks: Then you should plead not guilty. P.C. Austin, stationed at Silchester, said that on Monday, October 24th about 9 a.m., defendant applied to him for a declaration to take a sow to Park Farm. Aldermaston. The declaration was granted and signed by the defendant. About twelve o'clock on the same day defendant came to witness' house and said "I have taken that sow to John Smith's, at Pamber Heath." Witness asked why he took it there and he said "there was no stock pig at Aldermaston." Witness told him he was liable to a penalty for taking the sow to Pamber Heath as he had declaration do so. Defendant said that if he had not taken it there the sow would have had be brought back to his, place and would not have been able to do any thing with her again for 14 days...The Chairman said the magistrates must convict in this case, but would simply impose a fine of 6d, without costs.' ITEM 0388 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 12th of November, 1898.

1898 - ASSISTANT SCHOOLMISTRESS TO TEACH AT TADLEY SCHOOL > 'Wootton and Tadley School Board - ...with the clerk (Mr. H. Wills Chandler). On the motion of the Chairman, the Board unanimously resolved to appoint Miss Eliza Hall, late assistant at the Pamber Heath School, to the vacant post of assistant teacher at the Tadley School. Although they have advertised for several weeks, the Board have yet failed to secure an assistant teacher for the Ramsdale School.' ITEM 0388 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 10th of December, 1898.

1899 - PAMBER HEATH SUNDAY SCHOOL TREAT > 'Sunday School Treat - The annual Christmas treat and distribution of prizes to the scholars attending Pamber Heath Sunday School was held in the schoolroom on Thursday, January 5th. The members of the girls' sewing class were entertained at the same time. The room presented quite a gay appearance, having been decorated on Christmas eve by a band of willing helpers. Tea and various kinds of cake were served and the wants of the children attended to by Mrs. Adams, the Misses Adams, and the Rev. E. R. Adams, who took every care to see that the guests thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Oranges, bonbons. and a bag sweets were supplied to each child, as well as a gift from the large Christmas tree, which was lighted up when darkness set in. The whole company stood encircling the tree and joined in singing the chorus of the carol "The first Nowell.", verses being sung very sweetly by one of the Sunday School children, a little girl named Emily Saunders. Mrs. Adams then distributed the prizes for attendance and good conduct, in her usual pleasing manner.' ITEM 0388 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 14th of January, 1899.

1899 - DEATH OF JOSEPH WOOKEY OF OLD HATCHET INN AT THE AGE OF 68 > 'Silchester - Death of Mr. Joseph Wookey. The death of Mr. Joseph Wookey took place at Pamber Heath on the 16th inst., after a long and painful illness. He was a native of Publow, Somersetshire, and in his younger days figured conspicuously in the Somerset Yeomanory...Since leaving Mortimer he has kept the "Old Hatchet Inn", Pamber Heath. Mr. Wookey, who was 68 years old, leaves a widow, four sons and five daughters. The funeral took place at the burial ground, Pamber Priory.' ITEM 0375 SOURCE: Reading Mercury, 21st of January, 1899.

1899 - OLD HATCHET LICENCE TRANSFERRED TO MRS. A. B. WOOKEY > 'Divisional Petty Sessions - Licence Transfers...and that of the Old Hatchet beerhouse, Pamber Heath, to Mrs. Ann B. Wookey, widow of the late landlord.' ITEM 0388 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 4th of March, 1899.

1899 - MOSES RAWLINGS DRUNK AND DISORDERLY > 'Petty Sessions - Drunk and Disorderly - Moses Rawlings, a chimney sweeper, of Tadley, pleaded guilty to the above offence at Dipley on the 28th inst...P.C. Ralph...saw the defendant leave the "Old Mill" publichouse, and stagger up the road brawling. The constable assisted defendant's daughter (Martha Rawlings) in getting him to his son's house (William Rawlings). Fined 1s and 7s cost. Defendant asked for time to pay and was allowed a fortnight, but on his daughter saying he was able to pay, he "brassed" up.' ITEM 0388 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 1st of April, 1899.

1899 - MISS HOBBIS ASKS COURT TO RESCIND LAND CONVEYANCE > '...Miss Mary Ann Hobbis, of Rochester, the vendor of a portion of land...brought an action against the defendant Mr. A. J. (Arthur) Goddard, builder of Silchester, the purchaser, to rescind or in the alternative, rectify a certain conveyance purporting to transfer a greater quantity of land than the parties had agreed to buy...according to an agreement which was drawn up by Mr. Goddard in his own handwriting it would be seen that the quantity to be conveyed was a quarter of an acre...The agreement was made between J. W. Hobbis on behalf of his sister...and Mr. Goddard...This land had been conveyed to Miss Hobbis in the year 1894...' (This was a long case covering three court sessions with many arguments for and against) - the result was as follows: 'I think there was a mutual mistake...and the order I make is that...the conveyance be rectified by limiting the parcels of land sold to a quarter of an acre...there ought to be no costs on either side.' ITEM 0388 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 22nd of April, 1899 and 6th of May, 1899 and 24th of June 1899.

1899 - DESERTER OF PAMBER HEATH FACES COURT ACTION > 'Arrest of a Militiaman - John Simpson, of Pamber Heath, was brought before A. Wallis, Esq., on Monday charged with being a deserter from the Isle of Wight Artillery Militia. He wore a Salvationist's jersey...P. C. Austin went to Pamber Heath...and saw the defendant. " Why are you not gone to the Militia?", he asked. " I have bought my discharge". " Produce It." "I cannot. I have not got it." Whereupon the constable arrested the young man on a charge of being a deserter...Addressing the magistrate Simpson said "I have done one seven-weeks training at the Isle Wight in this Militia...I had been away at work all the week, mother had my paper on the Saturday morning to say I was to go up with the Militia on the Monday - that is three weeks ago to day. I had got another job of work, so I looked at the paper and said 'I am not going with this Militia. I shall buy myself out.' I gets mother to send a pound and my sister went up to the Post Office on Monday and posted it. I have been under the impression that I was discharged." "You can explain that," said Mr. Wallis, " to your commanding officer, and no doubt be will take it into consideration." Mr. Wallis remanded Simpson to the police station to await an escort, and awarded 10s to the police constable who arrested him.' ITEM 0388 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 13th of May, 1899.

1899 - DANIEL SIMPSON SUMMONED FOR POOR SCHOOL ATTENDANCE > 'Looking after a Younger Child - Daniel Simpson, of Pamber Heath, who was represented by his wife, was summoned by the Wootton and Tadley School Board to show cause why his child, Rhoda Simpson, should not be ordered to attend school. Mr. H. Wills Chandler said the proceedings were not taken under the bye-laws. He applied under the Act itself for an order that the child should attend some school, with a view ultimately, if the order was not obeyed, of sending her an industrial school. Mr. Edward Pither, school attendance officer, said the child's father lived about a quarter of mile from the Infants' School at Pamber Heath. Her age was 10 years and 10 months, according to the school register. She had made 85 out of a possible 117 attendances in the 13 weeks ending February 1st. She had not attended at all since the 31st of January. He had seen the child about the road with a younger child. The father had told him that he really could not send her as be was obliged to keep her home to mind this child. Mrs. Simpson said her husband was not strong and she was obliged go out to work to get a living. There were three younger than Rhoda and she was obliged to be at home to look after the baby, who was three years old. The Bench made an order that the child should attend Silchester National School, which was stated to be about three-quarters of a mile from the defendant's house. Having regard to the defendant's ill-health they made no order as to costs.' ITEM 0388 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 24th of June, 1899.

1899 - DAVID LONG SUMMONED FOR POOR SCHOOL ATTENDANCE > 'Deplorable Ignorance - Mr. Wills Chandler made a similar application in respect of Rose Long, the daughter of David Long, of Pamber Heath. The defendant did not appear and the service of summons was proved by P. C. Austin, to whom the defendant said could not help what the children did - he was away at work all day. Mr. Chandler said the age of the child was stated differently at the two schools which the child attended. At Pamber Heath School it was stated to be 12 years and six months, and at Silchester Church of England School it was stated to be 13 years and five months, but in either case the magistrates had jurisdiction. Mr. Pither produced a certificate from the Head Teacher at Silchester School stating that Rose Long had made 104 out of a possible 150 attendances. The mother had told him that Rose had got a big girl now and she wanted her home to look after a younger child. The child was in the third standard. Mr. Wills Chandler said she could not do Standard II arithmetic, where the average age was eight, and she could not read as one would expect a child of seven to be able to read. She attended the infant school until January 1896. The Chairman expressed some surprise, and Mr. Wills Chandler said she was a perfect infant in knowledge. It was purely on the ground of her deplorable ignorance that he asked for this order. The magistrates made an order for the child to attend Silchester National School, and ordered the defendant to pay half the costs, which amounted to 12s.' ITEM 0388 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 24th of June, 1899.

1899 - FLOWER SERVICE AT PAMBER HEATH CHURCH > 'Flower Service at the Mission Church - An interesting flower service was held at Pamber Heath Mission Room on Sunday afternoon, June 25th, when Rev. E. Richards Adams, curate, gave an impressive address on "The lessons to be learnt from Rose." A goodly number of both adults and children were present. Each one offered a bunch of flowers, of which there were some very fine specimens. Roses seemed be the most abundant. The whole of the flowers were afterwards sent to the Reading Hospital. On Sunday, July 2nd, sermons were preached, both morning and evening, on behalf of the same institution by Rev. E. R. Adams, and the sum of £2 0s 3d was collected, the audience seeming to put forward every effort to respond the earnest appeal made by the curate. The collection this year exceeded that of last year, notwithstanding the fact that the offering of 1893 was a record one.' ITEM 0388 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 15th of July, 1899.

1899 - ANNUAL SUMMER TREAT FOR THE SCHOOLCHILDREN > 'The Annual Summer Treat of the Sunday and day schools combined was held was held on Wednesday in last week. The proceedings commenced by tea with various kinds of cake being served in the schoolroom at 4 p.m. The Vicar of the parish (Rev. H. D. S. Sweetapple) was present; and the Rev. E. R. Adams, Mrs. Adams, and the Misses Maud and Madge Adams attended to the wants of the company. An adjournment was afterwards made to a meadow, kindly lent by the friends at the Parsonage, where various games and sports were indulged in and a very happy time spent till the evening, when the children dispersed bearing home the prizes which they had gained for precedence in the sports. The following ladies and gentlemen subscribed towards the treat: The Vicar and Dr. and Mrs. Langley, money; Mrs. Roller, cake; Mr. Rose, tea.' ITEM 0388 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 15th of July, 1899.

1899 - CRICKET MATCH AT TADLEY FOR PAMBER HEATH JUNIORS > 'Tadley Juveniles v. Pamber Heath Juveniles - This match was played at Tadley on Saturday last, and resulted in a win for the homesters. Each team could only muster eight a side, so perhaps Pamber Heath was not very strongly represented. Rampton and White bowled well for Tadley, and only one boy could score against them in the first innings.' ITEM 0388 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 29th of July, 1899.

1899 - BARRIE STROUD BORN > Barrie Stroud was born on the 28th of August, 1899, the son of William and Jessie Stroud of Pamber Heath. His real name was Barzillai Stroud (named after his grandfather) but he would become known as 'Barrie Stroud'. He would grow up to continue the running of his father's grocery business. SOURCE: Birth certificate and other documents.

1899 - HARVEST FESTIVAL AT PAMBER HEATH CHURCH > The church was neatly and prettily decorated for the Harvest Festival. The Rev. H.D.S. Sweetapple preached in the morning and the Rev. E. Richards-Adams in the evening. Collections were taken in aid of the Royal Berkshire Hospital. ITEM 0178 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 30th of September, 1899.

1899 - WILLIAM BROADHURST FINED FOR BEING DRUNK AT THE PELICAN INN > 'Drunk and Refusing to Quit - William Broadhurst, a labourer, of Pamber, was summoned for being drunk and refusing to quit the Pelican Inn, Pamber, on the 26th September last. Defendant pleaded not guilty. Daniel George Beer, landlord of the Pelican, deposed that about five p.m. on the 26th September defendant entered his house, stood in the bar, and called for a pint of beer...Witness decided he was not sober, and after a struggle took the cup away from the defendant, who had seized it. During the struggle the beer was spilt. Defendant then commenced to use abusive and bad language, and witness ordered him to leave the house, but he refused to go...Witness sent for the police...the landlord...put him out...and he staggered away...Fined 9s. and 11s. costs, or 14 days in default.' ITEM 0384 SOURCE: Hampshire Chronicle, 14th of October, 1899.

1899 - RED HOUSE COMPLETED > The large house in Pamber Heath that had been under construction is believed to have been completed around this time but I have yet to research and find a document to give a more exact date. The land had been owned for many years by Queen's College, Oxford and was a plantation.

1899 - BENHAM'S BAKERY AND GROCERY SHOP BUILT > It is believed that around this time James Goddard & Son of Silchester were constructing the new bakery and grocery shop in Pamber Heath for William Benham. It was stated in a newspaper article of 1930, reporting the death of James Goddard, that: 'He built the bakery and Post Office at Pamber Heath and a good many houses in the district.' ITEM 0304 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 17th of May, 1930.

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