Events 1800 - 1899
Please note that more records may be added here from time-to-time but will continue to be generally only those relating to Pamber Common (Heath), NOT Pamber Green or Pamber End.
All records are in DATE ORDER BY YEAR
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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.
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 Enlosure is held at Hampshire Record Office: Document ref. 10M57/A17, 17th May, 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 - 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).
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).
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, Hampshire Record Office.
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.
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).
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.
1879 - HATCHET BEERHOUSE IN EXISTENCE > The Hatchet Beerhouse, located in High Road (Silchester Road), Pamber Heath, was established sometime between 1871 and 1879. It was first mentioned in a local newspaper report in 1879 (see below). The beerhouse landlord at the time was George Bowman. The establishment was located at what is now the western corner of Springfield Road at its junction with Silchester Road. It is not known when it ceased to be a beerhouse but was still one in 1891. However, it was just a residence of the Potter family in 1921. It was demolished around 1975 to make way for the Springfield Road housing development. ITEMS 0167 & 0304 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 31st of May, 1879, as well as Census returns, maps and other documents.
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 - 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 - 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.
1880 - PAMBER HEATH SCHOOL BUILT > Pamber Heath School was built in 1880. ITEM 0107 SOURCE: Victoria History of the Counties of England - Volume 2 (Hampshire & the Isle of Wight).
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.
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 - 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 - 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 - 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 O167 & 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 - 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 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.
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 - 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 - 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.
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 - 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 - 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 - 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.
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. Follet 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 - 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 - 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.
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.
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.
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 - 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 - 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.
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.
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 October this year, and passed to her rest. 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. If one bereavement was enough for anyone to bear, William sadly had also lost his father Barzillai Stroud in the following month of 1891. SOURCE: BMD certificates, verbal testimonies, photographs and other documents.
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 - 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.
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). ITEM 0044 SOURCE: Wedding date from the parish register of weddings. Photograph from Charles Stroud's daughter, Nancy. Names for people on the photograph from the Stroud family.
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 - 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 and there was no 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, 8th of April, 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.
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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 and the first parish councilors were chosen. 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.
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 - 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 - INFANT'S SCHOOL, PAMBER HEATH > Inspector's report (Date to be confirmed - probably April, 1895). 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, around 1895.
1896 - SECOND 25-INCH ORDNANCE SURVEY MAP PRODUCED > Second edition of 'Pamber Common'. ITEM 0100 SOURCE: Copy of map.
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 - 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 - 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 - 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).
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 - 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 - 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 - PRESENTATION TO REV. W.S. STEGGALL > 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 - 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 - 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. ITEM 0322 SOURCE: Pamber Heath School log book, document ref. 141M87/LB1, Hampshire Record Office.
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.
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 - 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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