This section contains a Catalogue of the items that we hold in Archive.
(The Catalogue is updated on a regular basis)
Last update 18th December 2023
Stalbridge Archive
Object number | Entry number | Object name | Brief description | How acquired | Acquired from | Address | Date acquired |
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2017-1 | ALL001 | document | list of rents for allotments 1947 | gift | Peter Prideaux | ||
2017-2 | ASSOC001 | photograph | Black & white copy of photo of Ladies Hockey team 1930's | Ann Moore | |||
2017-3 | ASSOC002/CKT | cricket club | Account of the history of Stalbridge Cricket Club printed from website page | Clive Moore | |||
2017-4 | ASSOC003 | playing field | Agreement to return five a side trophy 1974 | Philip Knott | |||
2017-5 | ASSOC004/FBL | photograph | copy of black and white photograph taken against Park Wall | Chris Wiles | |||
2017-6 | ASSOC005/FBL | photograph | Photocopies of photographs with names produced for the centenary of the football club established in 1889 | Ken Butt | |||
2017-7 | ASSOC006 | plans | folder containing details of the building of the sports pavillion in playing fields together with plans and letters | Clive Moore | |||
2017-8 | ASSOC007 | photograph | Original photograph of Playing Field officers at the opening of the new sports pavillion - Clive Moore, Cyril Dike, Robert Dendy, Mr. Hayfiels (sec of DPFA) Ron Thrift | gift | Clive Moore | ||
2017-9 | ASSOC008 | photographs | 2 colour photographs showing the Just Sing choir singing in st Mary's in front of the rood screen at a service, possibly the Harvest Festival | John Foster-Pegg | 20.9.2017 | ||
2017-10 | ASSOC009 | catalogue | Catalogue of cattle, horses etc to be held at Stalbridge Park on Weds Nov 19th 1884 | Mr J Lambert | 27.9.2017 | ||
2017-11 | ASSOC010 | catalogue | Catalogue for the fifth annual flower show and sports at the park, Stalbridge on Saturday August 14th 1948 | Mr J Lambert | |||
2017-12 | ASSOC011 | photograph | Copy of colour photo taken at a Playing field fete held annually on Whit Monday. Named - Dora Robson, Miss Read, Miss May Mathews, Miss Nelly Mathews and Mrs Fezzard | mr C Moore | 29.11.2017 | ||
2017-13 | BBS001 (A and B) | book | A bound copy and a typed transcript of a booklet by W. S. Swayne. Titled "The History and Antiquities of the Parish of Stalbridge" includingthe history of Stalbridge Parish Church. | Mr A Wood | 2017 | ||
2017-15 | BBS002S | booklet | copy of a booklet by Percy Dike containing personal memories and reiniscences of Percy Dike, after WW1 until 1978 | Mrs John Harris | 2017 | ||
2017-16 | BBS003S | document | Rules as adopted at the AGM 15th March 1968 | Mrs John Harris | |||
2017-17 | BBS004A | booklet | Booklet of a story published by the Bournemouth Daily Echo monday 29th June 1931 "in the Good Old Days" Crew family and Stalbridge reminescences (See also BBS004B) | Stalbridge Library | |||
2017-18 | BBS004B | booklet | booklet of recollections from a newspaper article Crew family and local reminiscenses (see also BBS004A) | Joy Rabbetts | |||
2017-19 | BBS005 | newspaper article | photocopy of article from Dorset Life Magazine about Irene Jones who researched Robert Boyle . Photograph of Irene Jones with a model of Boyle's air pump | gift | Joy Rabbetts | ||
2017-20 | BBSS006 | booklet | A walking guide through Stalbridge to historic buildings and places of interest | Stalbridge History Society | |||
2017-21 | BBS007 | booklet | memoir by Hillary Townsend (Joy Rabbetts) | Mr A Wood | |||
2017-22 | BBS008 | booklet | record of those who served in two world wars,titled "The Men of Stalbridge who gave their lives in two World Wars" compiled by Tim Lee and printed by John Fieldhouse | ||||
2017-23 | BBS009 | magazine | Article about Stalbridge Town pages 18 - 20 | Mrs J. Harris | 2017 | ||
2017-24 | BBS010 | magazine | article in Dorset Life Magazine by Hillary Townsend (Joy Rabbetts) on protecting the Stalbridge Cross | Mrs J Harris | 2017 | ||
2017-25 | BBS011 | diary | Miniature Huntley and Palmers biscuits diary with hand written note referring to W Dike January 1904 | Mr Richard Chant | |||
2017-26 | BBS012 | booklet | booklet prepared for the Parochial Church Council as a potted history' for sale for Church funds | unknown | |||
2017-27 | BBS013 | book | Book by G Smith including an article on Henstridge Airfield | Mr A Wood | |||
2017-28 | BBS014 | booklet | collection of ten circular walks compiled by Ronald and Beryl Bryant | unknown | |||
2017-29 | BBS015 | booklet | booklet containing a collection of recipes produced to raise money for St Mary's Church | Mrs C Foster-Pegg | |||
2017-30 | BBS016 | booklet | A pamphlet produced by Sturminster Museum written by Irene Jones detailing the early history and development of the town | Mr A Wood | |||
2017-31 | BBS017 | book | Paperback book of the story of the ways in which man has shaped the Dorset landscape by Christopher Taylor | Mrs S Vincent | |||
2017-32 | BBS018 | booklet | a booklet by Irene Jones detailing early and mediaeval history of St Mary's Church together with developments and improvements. List of Rectors. Account of schools and Congregational & Methodist Churches, Stalbridge and The Market Cross 18th, 19th & 20th century | gift | Mr & Mrs A Wood | 30.8.2017 | |
2017-33 | BBS019/SCHU 009 | book | Stalbridge Parish Magazine | loan | Mr C Moore | 5.7.2017 | |
2017-34 | BBS020 | booklet | A booklet of a brief guide to St Mary's Church produced by the P.C.C. | gift | St Mary's Church | ||
2017-35 | BBS021 | booklet | booklet prepared by Stalbridge P.C.C. to raise money | St Marys Church | |||
2017-36 | BBS022 | booklet | a booklet on the history of Stalbridge and st Mary's Church by Irene Jones B.A. to raise funds | Mrs J Harris | |||
2017-37 | BBS023 | booklet | booklet by Ernie Wilson covering his early life in Northumberland, war time service and later life in Stalbridge | EH Wilson | |||
2017-38 | BBS024 | booklet | booklet produced by Hillary Townsend (Joy Rabbetts) A History of the Congregational Church from it's origins | Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-39 | BBS025 | book | paperback book containing black and white photographs and annotations about old Stalbridge and surrounding area by Robert Gutteridge | Mrs J Watts | 7.6.2017 | ||
2017-40 | SCHU103 | book | bound book of daily meditations (slim dark green) | Mrs J Harris | |||
2017-41 | BBS028 | book | hardback book on general history of Dorset with mention of Stalbridge on pages 25,36,55,91,113 | Mrs A Moore | |||
2017-42 | BBS030 | book | handbook compiled by Dorset Federation of Womens institutes. Stalbridge mentioned on pages 122,123 | Mrs A Moore | |||
2017-43 | BOY001 | newspaper cutting | copy of a newpaper cutting about Robert Boyle | Mrs J Harris | |||
2017-44 | BOY002 | booklet | booklet about "Robert Boyle, Lord of the Manor of Stalbridge 1643 - 1691", by Irene Jones covering his life and work including several photographs. Booklet produced by Sturminster Newton Museum in 1989 (2 copies) | gift | Mr T Wood | ||
2017-45 | BLDS001 | newspaper cutting | copy of transcription of newspaper article in the Western Gazette covering the opening of the new Stalbridge Hall. | Mrs J Harris | |||
2017-46 | BLDS002 | newspaper cutting | copy of newspaper article reprinted from an original article on 8.10.1879 covering the opening of the Hind Inn Coffee House | Mrs J Harris | |||
2017-47 | BLDS003 | plan | hand drawn paper plan of a building unknown. Impressed stamp for Bath written pencil 55 x 20 | Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-48 | BLDS004 | plan | Hand drawn paper plan of the Comrade Hut which was on the site of the present Stalbridge Hall (possibly for a Choir competition) | Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-49 | BLDS005 | document | time line of the ownership of the Old Bakehouse Stalbridge produced by David Beardsmore | Stalbridge Library | |||
2017-50 | BLDS006 | magazine cutting | photocopy of properties in Stalbridge taken from Dorset County Magazine Oct/Nov 1974 showing the cross, Red Lion, cottages in Ring Street and old farm building in Duck Lane | Joy Rabbetts | |||
2017-51 | BLDS007 | photograph | copy of black and white photograph of Motcombe House, residence of Lord Stalbridge | Stalbridge photo archive | |||
2017-52 | BLDS008 | magazine cutting | copy of an article in Woodworking Today by Hillary Townsend (Joy Rabbetts) describing the joinery work to support a split beam in Silk Hay, High St | Mrs J Harris | |||
2017-53 | BLDS009 | photograph | copy of a black and white photo showing showing 2 members of the Brown family standing outside their property which was demolished in the 1930's and Guggleton House (now 2020 -Tulips) built | Mr T Lee | |||
2017-54 | BUSI001 | photograph | copy of black and white photograph of the Matthews standing in front of Rattley a van - Grocer and Confectioner Alan worked for Dikes | photo archive | |||
2017-55 | BUSI002 | photograph | copy of black and white photograph of the interior of the milk factory, Gold Street. possibly the boiler room or sterilising/drying unit, with unknown employee | not known | |||
2017-56 | BUSI003 | document | copy of black and white photograph of the front of the shop and a map produced for clients | ||||
2017-57 | BUSI004 | photograph | copies of black and white photographs Reg Moore on right with white hat | Mrs C Eavis | |||
2017-58 | BUSI005 | photograph | copy of black and white photo at West Mill Claud Moore RT Walter Warren Left | Mrs C Eavis | |||
2017-59 | BUSI006 | photograph | copy of black and white photo of younger Alan Matthews in Rattleys van | Mrs C Eavis | |||
2017-60 | BUSI007 | document guion line | copy of flyer advertising passages to USA by by Guion Line Streamers with agent Hy. (Henry) Habershon, Stalbridge | Mrs C. Eavis | |||
2017-61 | BUSI008 | document stalbridge quarry | copy of an article in the BVM magazine about the opening of the 'new'/ modern quarry 19th June 1998 | Mrs John Harris | |||
2017-62 | BUSI009 | photograph stalbridge sawmill | copy of black and white photograph - aerial view of sawmill | unknown | |||
2017-63 | BUSI010 | photograph stalbridge sawmill | copy of B/W photo of the interior of the sawmill | unknown | |||
2017-64 | BUSI011 | document | typed list of public houses in Stalbridge showing location with handwritten note possibly pre 1900's | ||||
2017-65 | BUSI012 | document sturminster official guide | printed booket with reference to Stalbridge history (p15) church hill (p17) glove factory (p29) and numerous advertisements of stalbridge businesses | Mrs Lesley Wood ( Bob Rabbetts) | |||
2017-66 | BUSI013 | fabric print | copy of fabric print & information about shirtmaking in Stalbridge circa C19th | Mrs J Harris | |||
2017-67 | BUSI014 | document high street properties | photocopies pages of BVM ' articles written by Hillary Townsend (Joy Rabbetts) about high street properties - the old bakehouse, the cycle shop, Red Lion, Manchester house, Wayside, The Swan, Chemist shop, Collectables/Oceania, Geoffs hair | Joy Rabbetts | |||
2017-68 | BUSI015 | document sturminster newton directory | directory of business and social , Sturminster Newton | ||||
2017-69 | BUSI016 | newspaper cutting | copy of article in BVM about Stalbridge businesses written by Hillary Townsend (Joy Rabbetts) 2003 | Joy Rabbetts | |||
2017-70 | BUSI017 | photograph | copy of aerial photograph of West Mill Farm and Mill 1959 | Mr D Vincent | |||
2017-71 | BUSI018 | magazine article | original colour cutting from Dorset County Magazine with three photos about Stalbridge shops and businesses. On reverse advertisement for Fudges | Tony Wood | |||
2017-72 | BUSI019 | document glove factory | copy of a newspaper article re: opening of new glove factory at Silk House Barton with a brief history of the gloving and silk industries in Stalbrdge | Sue Stone | |||
2017-73 | BUSI020 | photograph felix cox | copy of B&W photograph of Felix Cox shop. - Cox family outside with horse and trap. | Mr J. Foster-Pegg | |||
2017-74 | BUSI021 | photograph calendar | promotional calendar of 1980 showing views of old Stalbridge from mid 1800's | Yvonne Drew | 19.7.2017 | ||
2017-75 | BUSI022 | document fc bollen | unused printed postcard promoting FC Bollen, tailor and outfitters "Tor and Elephant " brand boots and shoes | St Mary's Church | 18.10.2017 | ||
2017-76 | CAT001 | catalogue | Bound catalogue showing hardware & ironmongery items and prices, description & illustrations - from the stock of G Harding & sons London - copy belonging to Chas Meader | Mr & Mrs A Wood | 9.8.2017 | ||
2017-77 | CAT002 | book | Bound catalogue of steel tools as supplied to Meaders shop | gift | Lesley Wood | 9.8.2017 | |
2017-78 | CAT003 | book | bound ironmongery catalogue | gift | Mr & Mrs A Wood | 9.8.2017 | |
2017-79 | CAT004 | book | bound catalogue of silverware ,pewter, electro plate supplied to Charles Meader | gift | Mr & Mrs A Wood | 9.8.2017 | |
2017-80 | CAT005 | book | bound hardback catalogue of tools and machinery as supplied to Meaders 1952 | gift | Mr & Mrs A Wood | ||
2017-81 | CEL001 | magazine cutting | page from "Farmers Weekly" magazine with photographs of Dorset friendly societies annual club walk circa 1888. also three copies of procession photos | gift | Mrs Lesley Wood | ||
2017-82 | CEL002 | photograph | original photograph of Devonshire House previously Prideaux milk factory office decorated for the coronation of Edward V11 1902 | gift | Mrs J Harris | ||
2017-83 | CEL003 | photograph | copy of black & white photograph of procession of annual club walk of Dorset Friendly Society with band, banner and club stewards, outside Anglesey Cottages, Lower Road. Original in Sturminster museum | gift | John Case | ||
2017-84 | CEL004 | photograph | copy of black & white photograph of Friendly Society parade outsideS Anglesea Cottages on The Ring with banners, sashes and medals circa 1900 | gift | Stalbridge Church | ||
2017-85 | CEL005 | photograph | copy of black and white photograph of friendly society club walk at bottom of Church Hill looking north | Mrs A Tory | |||
2017-86 | CEL006 | invitation coronation supper | Invitation to Miss Stoodley to attend a Coronation supper to celebrate the Coronation of King George V1 and Queen Elizabeth on Wed 12 May 1937 at 7pm at Stourton Caubdle Church Hut | gift | Phil Knott | 11.10.2017 | |
2017-87 | CONV001 | document | 7 pages of conveyance of the sale of Church land to J & R Turner with supporting correspondence 17th Aug 1950. Paper document and letters | gift | Mrs J Harris | ||
2017-88 | CONV002 | document | Copy of Conveyance | gift | Kirstie Burden | 29.11.2017 | |
2017-89 | DIR001 | typed list | typed list of Stalbridge businesses extracted from Dorset Directories 1823 - 1824 (date of extraction unknown) extracted by Mary Dawson nee Rabbetts | gift | unknown | ||
2017-90 | DIR002 | typed list | typed list of Stalbridge businesses extracted from Pigots Directory for Dorsetshire 1842 | gift | Joy Rabbetts | ||
2017-91 | DIR003 | typed list | typed list of Stalbridge businesses extracted from PIgots Directory for Dorsetshire 1830 | gift | Joy Rabbetts | ||
2017-92 | DIR004 | extract kelly's directory | photocopy of two pages from Kelly's Directory with description of Stalbridge including Thornhill. list of residents & businesses ( reference to census population returns 1931) | Joy Rabbetts | |||
2017-93 | DIR005 | book | Hardback trade directory for Bristol, Chelteham, Gloucester, Somerset including Dorset (green) | Mr & Mrs A Wood | 30.8.2017 | ||
2017-94 | DIR006 | book | Red bound Kelly's directory of Dorset 1903 | Mr & Mrs A Wood | 30.8.2017 | ||
2017-95 | DIR007 | book | Bound directory of places and streets of Somerset & Bristol 1889- Kelly's Directory | Mr & Mrs A Wood | 9.8.2017 | ||
2017-96 | DIR008 | book | bound directory of businesses in Hampshire,Wiltshire,Dorsetshire,& Channel Islands 1931 with maps | Mrs A Moore | 19.7.2017 | ||
2017-97 | EVT001 | photograph | original photograph of group with Rev Seaman in Stalbridge Rectory garden in late 19th early 20th century | Mrs J Harris | |||
2017-98 | EVT002 | photograph | original B/W photograph of mothes & babies with Mr George Prideaux (annotated on reverse)with copies and copies & newspaper re-print 1920's Vera Williams with baby Verle on RHS | Mrs J Harris | |||
2017-99 | EVT003 | newspaper cutting | original newspaper cutting reporting opening of Church fete by M F Lindsay in rectory grounds with Rev D Saunders with photograph and details of people shown,including approx 1975 | Mrs J Harris | |||
2017-100 | EVT004 | photograph | original photograph of funeral procession for Robert Avis aged 79 (Crimean War Veteran) on 24th November 1909 with enhanced photographic copy | Mrs C Foster-Pegg | |||
2017-101 | EVT005A | photograph | copy of a B/W photograph of "Grandma's Album float in flower show procession with Jack Meader, Norman Brown,Arthur Bollen, Kathy Moore Mr Claude Moore 1938/39 | Mr C Moore | |||
2017-102 | EVT005B | photograph | copy of photograph of flower show procession decorated lorry in High Street | Mrs A Moore | |||
2017-103 | EVT006 | photograph | copy B/W photograph of outing of Stalbridge Wesleyan Sunday School Treat at Manor Farm, Bagber 11th August 1926 | Mrs A Moore | |||
2017-104 | EVT007 | photograph | copy of B/W photograph of Harvest supper in Methodist school room named on reverse | Mr C Moore | |||
2017-105 | EVT008 | photograph | copy of B/W photograph of parade (possibly Church) at bottom of Church Hill with banners and flags. Early 20th century | Unknown | 17.1.2018 | ||
2017-106 | FAB001 | stalbridge tea towel | two linen tea towels printed for fundraising for St Mary's Church, designs by Tony Wood , December 2006 | Mrs C Foster-Pegg | |||
2017-107 | FAB002 | stalbridge flag | cottton hand printed flag designed & printed by Tony Wood as prototype for the Stalbridge flag which has been adopted by the town. circa 2010 | Mr T Wood | |||
2017-108 | FAM001 | family tree | family tree of Henry Habershon, 1851-1936, cabinet maker of Stalbridge. Shipping agent for Guion Line selling steerage passage to America | internet researched | |||
2017-109 | FARM001 | magazine article | copy of magazine article by Hilary Townsend (Joy Rabbetts) about the history of people & businesses at Cooks Farm in the 1930's cheesemaking, milking including photographs | unknown | |||
2017-110 | FARM002 | letter | copy of a letter from Dorset Records Office to Mrs E. Hamilton of Antioch, giving information of the origins of the name "Antioch" in Stalbridge in 18th Feb 1980 | ||||
2017-111 | GENHIST001 | newspaper article | copy of transcription from an article from the Western Gazette 8th August 1879 about the opening of a coffee house at The Hind | Mr & Mrs A Wood | |||
2017-112 | GENHIST002 | stalbridge history | copy of article on Stalbridge History - Pevsner and Beyond by Hillary Townsend (Joy Rabbetts) originally from the Dorset Year Book | Joy Rabbetts | |||
2017-113 | GENHIST003 | protestation return | copy of internet article. Protestation return 1641, where Stalbridge residents swore allegiance to the Protestant Faith | Mrs A Moore | |||
2017-114 | GENHIST004 | Stalbridge history | photocopy of printed article of extract from 2011 Dorset Historic Towns Survey - the Stalbridge section. 18th/19th century Stalbridge (1700-1899) | Mrs A Moore | |||
2017-115 | GENHIST005 | printed notice | printed notice appealing for help to regain access to fresh water from the pump on Stalbridge Common | Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-116 | GENHIST006 | type written sheets | copies of typewritten sheets. Three brief histories of Stalbridge from Doomsday quoting references and extracted information, one dated July 1989 and written by Irene Jones. One covering the Manor from 1600 to quite recent times, one showing facts taken from Hutchins book. | Mrs J Harris | |||
2017-117 | GENHIST007 | poster | photocopy of a poster advertising steerage passage to New York, Boston, Philadelphia - tickets available from Henry Habershon, Cabinet maker Stalbridge. approx 1880 | Carol Eavis | |||
2017-118 | GENHIST008 | guion line | copy from Wikipedia relating to history of the Liverpool & Great Western Steamship Company (known as Guion Line) tickets sold by Henry Habershon (Stalbridge) | Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-119 | GENHIST009 | newspaper cutting | copy of newspaper Daily Graphic - cutting of strike emergency edition on seventh day of strike. with emergency transport & distribution of milk May 10th 1926 | Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-120 | GENHIST010 | directory | photocopies of entries for Stalbridge from Kellys Directories also Piggot and Slaters Directorties from 1823 to 1939 | Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-121 | GENHIST011 | population | typed table of Stalbridge population taken from censuses from1921 - 20 | Robert Ralph | 2016 | ||
2017-122 | GENHIST012 | document | historical facts & associations of the Antioch name with quotations from several sources. date unknown. Also a report from the Dorset Year Book 1956 - 57 on the name Antioch and a report fro m Hutchins | Stalbridge Library | |||
2017-123 | GENHIST013 | letters and papers | collection of photocopies letters and papers which formed the basis of a study by John Harris on the history of the Stalbridge name - 2009 | Mrs J Harris | |||
2017-124 | GENHIST015 | original drawings | Original pencil drawings by Tony Wood designed for tea towels produced to raise money for St Mary's Church. Dec 2006 | Tony Wood | |||
2017-125 | GENHIST016 | book | Bound hardback book listing businesses in Dorset & Wilts including Stalbridge on page 175 - 1864 | Mr & Mrs A Wood | 16.8.2017 | ||
2017-126 | GENHIST017 | booklet | Two booklets produced by Charles Meader on the general history of Stalbridge between 1850 - 1940 | Mr John Lambert | 27.9.2017 | ||
2017-127 | GENHIST018 | newspaper cutting | copy of newpaper article about Stalbridge businesses, people & stories (poss Western Gazette) late 1970's | Mr John Parsons | 24.1.2018 | ||
2017-128 | GROS001 | grosvenor family | loose leaf file containing record of the estates owned by the Grosvenor family from mid 19th century tp early 20th century compiled by Alan J Miller 2007 with photgraphs and maps | Mr Peter Prideaux | |||
2017-129 | GROS002 | letter | type written letter signed by Lord Stalbridge to Mr Seaman thanking him for a cheque and informing him that the schools were to be sold to the Church. 24.7.19 | St Mary's Church | |||
2017-130 | MAPS001 | map | original Ordinance Survey map 1958, 2.5 inches to 1 mile, sheet ST 71 | Mrs J Harris | |||
2017-131 | MAPS002A | map | photocopy of Ordinance Survey map showing part of the County of Dorset 1811 | Mr Jim Eeles | 3.2017 | ||
2017-132 | MAPS002B | map | photocopy of map showing a section of Stalbridge 1811 | Mr Jim Eeles | 3.2017 | ||
2017-133 | MAPS003 | map | two modern enlarged photocopies of ordinance 25m maps(part of Stalbridge) surveyed 1886 showing Basel Bridge, sheepwashing pool & spring sluice | Mr R Ralph | |||
2017-134 | MAPS004 | map | copy of original Ordinance Survey map 1900's | Mr A Wood | |||
2017-135 | MKTX001 | photograph | copy of black and white photograph of Stalbridge Market Cross. mid to late 20th century | Stalbridge Photo Archive | |||
2017-136 | MKTX002 | magazine article | photocopy of the legend of the Market Cross from Salisbury Journal 29.2.1768 extracted from notes of 1534 | unknown | |||
2017-137 | MKTX003 | photograph | photographic plate taken from a book showing black and white photograph of the Market Cross | Mrs A Moore | |||
2017-138 | MKTX004 | magazine article | article from Dorset Life Magazine about the Market Cross by Hilary Townsend (Joy Rabbetts) | ||||
2017-139 | MKTX005 | article | copy of a section from a book by Alfred Pope 1906 describing the Stalbridge Market Cross | ||||
2017-140 | MKTX006 | photograph postcard | original black and white post card of the Market Cross early 20th century | Mr J Foster-Pegg | |||
2017-141 | MKTX007 | booklet | typewritten booklet of the Market Cross with referernces from various books and journals - Stalbridge Market Cross - legend and history by Barbara Jayes | Stalbridge LIbrary | |||
2017-142 | MKTX008 | magazine article | copy of an extract from the Dorset Year Book 1957 - 58 written by Howard Fletcher relating to Stalbridge Cross | Stalbridge Library | |||
2017-143 | MKTX009 | magazine article | copy of extract from Dorset Year Book 1954 - 55 taken from St Mary's Parochial magazine May 1891 with reference to the Market Cross | Stalbridge Library | |||
2017-144 | MEADF001 | newspaper cutting | original newspaper cutting reporting the obituary of Charles Meader 1941 | Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-145 | MEADF002 | certificate | completed printed form "W.D.Form 1672" certifying competence of C. Meader in Rifle knowledge and firing 1871 (form completed in handwriting) | Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-146 | MEADF003 | letter | letter dated 28th June 1902 to Charles Meader from The British Museum returning his coins and stating that they identified them and already have specimens of the coins | Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-147 | MEADF004A | letter | original typewritten air mail letter to Cyril & Molly Meader from Bishop Curtis Bishop of Mauritius with reference to a visit to Fosters School, Sherborne. | Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-148 | MEADF004B | letter | original typewritten letter from the headmaster of Fosters School to Cyril Meader about the proposed visit of Bishop Edwin Curtis Bishop of Mauritius to the school.dated 14th May 1968 | Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-149 | MEADF005 | letters | Two typed letters to Mr AG (Garfield) Meader from Farnfield & Nicholls (Solicitors) re the Sale of The Old Curiosity Shop. 17th Feb 1964, 2nd March 1964 for the sum of £950.S | Mrs L. Wood | |||
2017-150 | MEADF006 | letter | original typed letter from Sturminster Newton RDC about change of use for the "Old Curiosity Shop" to residential dated 12.8.1960 | Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-151 | MEADF007 | letters | original correspondence regarding income tax claims on the Crown Inn from Dixon, Wilson, Tubbs & Gillett and Eldridge Pope, Dorchester 1936-1940 | Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-152 | MEADF008 | letters | letters regarding Charles Meader's offer to buy Guggleton Farm and final purchase of the Store, Staion Road. Nov 1927 - Aug 1928 | Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-153 | MEADF009 | letter | letter and invoice from Farnfield & Nichols re sale of Crosby (previously The Hind) and purchase of Milestones by Cyril & Molly Meader11th November 1968 | Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-154 | MEADF010 | letters | eight hand written letters from Eldridge Pope, Dorchester Brewery to Charles Meader re the sale of The Crown Inn 30th September - 13th November 1918 (after the Stalbridge Estate Sale) | Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-155 | MEADF011 | letter | hand written pencil draft of letter to Eldridge Pope re negotiation on price for the sale of the Crown Inn 1st Oct 1918 (after the Stalbridge Estate sale) | Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-156 | MEADF012 | letters | two letters from FHS Styring re ground rent and taxes for the Crown Inn and a letter from Inland Revenue to Chas Meader on the same subject.Jan 1920 | Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-157 | MEADF013 | letter | type written letter from FHS Styring (Eldridge Pope) re - building an extension Meaders Shop against the Crown Inn. 1928 | Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-158 | MEADF014 | letters | two typewrtten letters from Freame, Light & Wyld solicitors re payment and Deed of Conveyance to Charles Meader relating to Stalbridge Estate sale lot 133, The Crown Inn | Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-159 | MEADF015 | letter | original letter from Bartlett & Sons, solicitor re purchase of Manchester House by Charles Meader 10.10.1938 | Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-160 | MEADF016 | invoices | Family handwritten invoices for services from: cobbler, photographer, monumetal sculptor 1897-1899 | Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-161 | MEADF018 | letter | typewritten letter and envelope to Miss Kit Meader from Buckingham Palace, - Lady-inWaiting to Princess Margaret thanking her for "putting up" Lt Bernard Elfert US army and also conveying her sympathy for the loss of Kit's sister, Florence (Jack) Meader also included are two photos of Kit & Jack with the airman Lt Elfret S | Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-162 | MEADF019 | photograph | mounted monochrome photograph of Charles & Agnes Meader in the garden of Meaders shop 1930's | Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-163 | MEADF020 | christmas card | Official printed Christmas card with ribbon decorations and RAF badge on front sent from Sgts Mess, Cornwall, on behalf of Sgt CG Meader (Cyril Meader) POW in Germany. Cyril broke his back parachuting out when his plane was shot down Dec 1941 | Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-164 | MEADF021 | photograph | photograph and copy of Charles & Agnes Meader with two unknown ladies outside Stalbridge Park farm | Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-165 | MEADF022 | photograph | modern copy of photograph of Kit Day (Meader) Mary Sharp (Meader) and Jack (Florence Meader) taken in the garden of Meaders shop | Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-166 | MEADF023 | photograph | copy of B & W photograph of Meader family taken in the garden of Meaders shop (now The Maples) with Charles and Agnes Meader with their nine children (Edgar and Claude died in their early 20's) named on reverse | Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-167 | MEADF024 | photograph postcard | original B & W photograph/postcard of Charles Meader with his daughter Kit and Clive Moore as a child outside their house at top of Station Rd (now Oldways flat). On reverse handwritten - Grandpa Meader, Kit & Clive | Mr & Mrs A Wood | 2016 | ||
2017-168 | MEADF025 | photograph | photograph of a portrait of Charles Meader - half length late 19th, early 20th century | Mrs & Mrs A Wood | |||
2017-169 | MEADF026 | photograph | B & W photograph of Gar Maeder and family in the garden of their home, now York House / previously The Hind . named - Garfield Meader, wife Dora nee Brown,daughter Mary ( married Rex Sharp) and seated Margaret Bollen | Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-170 | MEADF027 | medical receipts | Family medical receipts from Dr's Ensor 1896, Dr Spooner 1898. Dr Atwood Beaver 1903, | Mr & Mrs A Wood | |||
2017-171 | MEADF028 | account | Account of the estate of Louisa Meader ( sister of Charles Meader) 1915 | Mr & Mrs A Wood | |||
2017-172 | MEADF029 | letter | type written letter and envelope to Miss Charlotte Meader from Lambeth Palace acknowledging receipt of her letter. 8th May 1913. Charlotte was Charles Meader's sister. | Mr & Mrs A Wood | 23.8.2017 | ||
2017-173 | MEADF030 | letters | various handwritten letters from Charlotte and Jesse Meader to Charles Meader relating to the death of their sister Louisa Meader 1848 - 1915 | Mr & Mrs A Wood | 23.8.2017 | ||
2017-174 | MEADF031 | estate accounts | particulars and accounts of estate of Miss Louisa Meader ( sister of Charles Meader) 1848 - 1915 | Mr & Mrs A Wood | 23.8.2017 | ||
2017-175 | MEADF032 | note book | small blue note book belonging to Mrs C Meader with handwritten shopping lists in a/c with AH Curtis 1898 | Mr & Mrs A Wood | 30.8.2017 | ||
2017-176 | MEADF033 | account book | handwritten small black account book of Miss Louisa Meader (Charles Meader's sister) in account with her uncle Jesse Meader Post Office, Sturminster Newton 1903 | Mr & Mrs A Wood | |||
2017-177 | MEADF034 | document | copy of Last Will and Testament of Ellen Crew - Charles Meader's mother-in-law 25.3.1916 | Mr & Mrs A Wood | |||
2017-178 | MEADF035 | document | executors statement of account - Ellen Crew (Charles Meaders' mother-in-law) 31st Jan 1932 | Mr & Mrs A Wood | |||
2017-179 | MEADF036 | letters | bundle of 27 letters some from solicitors regarding estate of Ellen Crew tracing her son James Crew in South Africa. Also three handwritten letters from William Crew (son) 1932-33 | Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-180 | MEADF037 | letters and document | Ten letters from solicitors in South Africa regarding proof of identity of James Crew son of Ellen Crew deceased with photograph. Also wikipedia information sheets on "Siege of Mafeking" and Cape mounted police 1933 | Mrs L Wood | 20.9.2017 | ||
2017-181 | MEADF038 | family tree | handwritten family tree of Crew family, Cooks Farm, Stalbridge. Charles and Ellen Crew. | Mrs L Wood | 20.9.2017 | ||
2017-182 | MEADF039 | will | Office copy of Charles Meader's will ( original will dated 10.3.1932) typed document with added note confrming probate granted 18.4.1941 | Mrs L Wood | 13.12.2017 | ||
2017-183 | MEADF040 | probate document | Office copy of probate for Charles Meader died 26.12.1940 granted to surviving executor Jesse Meader (brother) retired postmaster Sturminster Newton. original dated 18.4.1941o | Mrs L Wood | 13.12.2017 | ||
2017-184 | MEADF041 | document | copy of typewritten list of properties purchased by Charles Meader in the 1918 Estate Sale, detailing prices paid. includes notes about "Guggleton" in 1928 and negotions with Eldridge Pope re The Crown Inn | Mrs L Wood | 13.12.2017 | ||
2017-185 | MEADF042 | newspaper cutting | original newspaper cutting reporting on the funeral of Agnes Meader 4th December 1939 and "In Memoriam" card | Mrs L Wood | 3.1.2018 | ||
2017-186 | MEADS001 | receipts | collection of original handwriten receipts from Felix Cox & Son, Stalbridge made out to Meaders | Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-187 | MEADS002 | receipts | collection of original handwritten receipts from A.H. Curtis (tea merchants) Stalbridge to Meaders | Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-188 | MEADS003 | invoices | collection of original handwritten invoices on pro forma sheet from George Harris & Sons, Buckhorn Weston early 1900's | Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-189 | MEADS004 | receipts | collection of original handwritten receipts from A Harris, cabinet maker and upholsterer, Gold Street, purchases of Charles Meader. | Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-190 | MEADS005 | receipts | collection of original handwritten receipts from Walter Mogg (general dealer, coal merchant and haulier) to Meaders late 1800's to early 1900's | Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-191 | MEADS006 | invoices | collection of original handwritten invoices from various local businesses to Meaders late 1800's | Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-192 | MEADS007 | receipt | original handwritten receipt of purchases from Habershon & Son with pencil writing on reverse 1904 | Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-193 | MEADS008 | photograph | 2 x copies of B & W photograph of Meaders shop decorated for the Coronation of Edward V11 1902 | Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-194 | MEADS009 | newspaper cutting | original cutting from BVM with article and photo of the painters of Dunheved China in front of Market Cross. Dunheved China was sold by Meaders in 1980's | Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-195 | MEADS010 | licence | Licence for Charles Meader from Rural District Council of Sturminster Newton to keep petroleum. early 1900's | Mr & Mrs A Wood | |||
2017-196 | MEADS011 | poster | original poster -yellow with black lettering advertising Meaders annual sale of good commencing 21st Sept 1907 | Mr & Mrs A Wood | |||
2017-197 | MEADS012 | plans | architects plan on tracing paper of proposed petrol pump for Meaders shop with plan details of concrete base also Xerox copy of part of architects plan 1931 | Mr & Mrs A Wood | |||
2017-198 | MEADS013 | catalogue | printed catalogue of prams on pink paper. supplement to the Journal of domestic appliances, sewing machines & cycle gazette 1902 | Mr & Mrs A Wood | |||
2017-199 | MEADS014S | newspaper cutting | small Sadvert in Western Gazette advertising goods for sale by Charles Meader 1879 | Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-200 | MEADS015 | document | original form issued by DCC for payment receipt from Meaders 1897 | Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-201 | MEADS016 | advertisement | Meaders business - Trade Terms for hiring goods from Simmonds Bros, London 1910 -1920 | Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-202 | MEADS017 | invoices | bundle of hand written invoices regarding shoe repairs for the Meader family early 1900s | Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-203 | MEADS018 | newspaper cutting | cutting from the Daily Echo re article celebrating Meaders 125 years in business April 4th 1998 | Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-204 | MEADS019 | newspaper cutting | An article in the Western Gazette 29th Jan 1998 of an extract from a weekly feature originally published on 28th Jan 1898. Including an article by Charles Meader | Mr & Mrs A Wood | |||
2017-205 | MEADS020 | newspaper cutting | Cutting of article in the Western Gazette reporting that the District Council would no longer allow Meaders to display shop goods including dustbins on the pavement. Picture of Lesey & Tony Wood outside their shop 1998- | Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-206 | MEADS021 | note book | book of accounts of purchases of stock made by Mr Charles Meader at auctions including some loose invoices. 1883 | Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-207 | MEADS022 | invoices | collection of invoices between Charles Meader and his oldest son Arch Meader, (watchmaker, gold and silversmith) Boscombe. also cleared cheque 1902 - 1960 | Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-208 | MEADS023 | invoice | Invoice from Charles Meader for purchase of stock receipted on a "one penny" stamp 1904 | Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-209 | MEADS024 | invoices | bundle of hand written invoices to Charles Meader from Jesse Meader - brother (watchmaker & jeweller, of Blandford and Sturminster Newton) 1896 - 1905 | Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-210 | MEADS025 | agreement | memorandum agreement between Charles Meader (owner) and Martha Hunt (hirer) for hire of furniture and household goods, handwritten on printed form. 1894 | Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-211 | MEADS026 | invoices | collection of hand written printed invoices for goods, made out to Charles Meader from Sturminster Newton, Blandford, Wincanton and Buckland Newton 1898/99 | Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-212 | MEADS027 | invoices | collection of invoices to Charles Meader from Walter Mogg, haulier and general dealer 1893 -1907 | Mrs L Wood | 14.3.2020 | ||
2017-213 | MEADS028 | invoices | various hand written printed invoices for goods - not local 1899-1906 | Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-214 | MEADS029 | document | handwritten bank cheque drawn on National Provincial Bank, Stalbridge signed by Charles Meader in favour of Mr HW Tite for the sum of Six pounds,two shillings and 11d - June 11th 1878 | Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-215 | MEADS030 | letter | handwritten letter on funeral stationary with envelope from a child requesting a packet of Pansy seeds 1909 | Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-216 | MEADS031A | photograph | original photograph of items for sale in Meaders shop arranged in a small outside yard. On reverse monochrome photo of oriental wood carving - details not known (see also MEADS 031Bcopy of same photo) circa 1900's | ||||
2017-217 | MEADS031B | photograph | modern copy of original photograph of items for sale at Meaders shop arranged in a small outside yard (see also MEADS 031A) circa 1900's | Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-218 | MEADS032 | document | List of goods in stock at Charles Meader's Old Curiosity Shop, High Street. Includuding furniture, china, stuffed birds, oil paintings and various household items. List No 1 | Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-219 | MEADS033 | photograph | copy of B/W photo of Charles Meader and his wife Agnes outside his original shop at the top of Station Road, before the current building was built. The picture shows the clock in the window that Mr Meader put there so that the people could tell the correct time for the trains. The clock is still going and still in the shop window above the door. See also MEADS 034 | Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-220 | MEADS034 | photograph | copy of photograph of original Meaders Shop on corner of Station Road and High Street. The clock in the the window put there by Mr Meader for the townspeople is still in the shop window above the door. (see also MEADS 033) | Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-221 | MEADS035 | advertisement | original poster for Charles Meader for the sale of lamp oil | Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-222 | MEADS036 | invoices | Invoices for purchases from Hill & Smith, Wollaston Mills, Isaac Nash, Hathaways,churns & butter workers 1897,1898,1904 | Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-223 | MEADS037 | invoices | collection of invoices for purchases made out to Charles Meader 1896 - 1906 | Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-224 | MEADS038 | photograph | original photograph of Meaders shop decorated for the Coronation of King Edward V11 with Charles Meader, family and staff in front of the shop 1902 | Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-225 | MEADS039 | invoices | a bundle of original purchase invoices for goods supplied to Charles Meader 1897 - 1901 | Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-226 | MEADS040 | invoices | collection of invoices for goods purchased by Charles Meader 1903 - 1904 | Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-227 | MEADS041 | photograph | two copies of original photograph of Meaders shop with Charles and Agnes Meader outside, decorated for the coronation of King Edward V11 1902. The photo shows scaffolding on the new Crown building next door. | Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-228 | MEADS042 | invoices | handwritten invoices from JR Booth, The Museum, Exeter for military curios 1900 - 1901 | Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-229 | MEADS043 | photograph | Display of grandfather clocks for sale outside Meaders Shop. On reverse photograph of chair before being upholstered - details unknown 1910's | Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-230 | MEADS044 | photograph | Meaders shop decorated for the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897. Four members of family/ staff | Mr & Mrs A Wood | |||
2017-231 | MEADS045 | invoices | hand written invoices to Charles Meader for goods 1899 - 1903 From J Stewart, JH Helliwell, W Madeley | Mr & Mrs A Wood | |||
2017-232 | MEADS046 | photograph | Christmas display of goods inside Meaders shop. On reverse - trimmed hand written letter dated March 3rd 1900 from the British Museum concerning an inscription on a Chinese ancestral Table - details not known. | Mr & Mrs A Wood | |||
2017-233 | MEADS047 | photograph | Three people including Charles and Agnes Meader outside Manchester House, one of Charles Meaders' shops, early 1930's | Mr & Mrs A Wood | |||
2017-234 | MEADS048 | document | Note from E Buxton on behalf of the Bishop of Southwark to Charles Meader 1903 requesting a receipt for a purchase | Mr & Mrs A Wood | |||
2017-235 | MEADS049 | invoices | bundle of hand written invoices from suppliers in Blandford made out to Charles Meader - Dispensing chemist, gun cartridges bell hangers, wine & spirits, stationer, seedsman, printer, china & glass | Mr & Mrs A Wood | |||
2017-236 | MEADS050 | invoices | two bundles of hand written invoices from Birmingham suppliers for good : trunks, sewing machines & cycles, iron & brass, jewellery, cutlery, watches, gold & silver, garden tools | Mr & Mrs A Wood | |||
2017-237 | MEADS051 | invoices | bundle of invoices to Charles Meader from Wincanton suppliers for goods: wines & spirits, seedsmen, printers | Mr & Mrs A Wood | |||
2017-238 | MEADS052 | certificate | Incorporation of Charles Meader Ltd No 405947 under Companies Act 1929 1946 | Mr & Mrs A Wood | 26.7.2017 | ||
2017-239 | MEADS053 | newspaper article | Blackmore Vale Magazine with an article about the 125th anniversary of Meaders of Stalbridge with picture on front page and pages 64 -.27.3.1998 | Mr & Mrs A Wood | 27.7.2017 | ||
2017-240 | MEADS054 | magazine | North Dorset Church magazine circulated to parishes including Stalbridge contains an advert for Charles Meader December 1926 | Mr & Mrs A Wood | 27.7.2017 | ||
2017-241 | MEADS055 | lists | handwritten lists of furniture for sale by Charles Meader August /September 1898 | Mr & Mrs A Wood | 27.7.2017 | ||
2017-242 | MEADS056 | poster | Framed poster for the annual clearance sale of Meaders - Saturday 25th Oct 1902 | Mr & Mrs A Wood | |||
2017-243 | MEADS057 | Tea Towel and booklet produced to celebrate the 125th anniversary of Meaders traditional family business founded in 1873. The booklet gives a history of the business from clock maker and antique dealer to locksmiths. | Mr & Mrs A Wood | ||||
2017-244 | MEADS058 | book | handwritten notebook with list of contents of cottage - list of payments at the end of book 1914 - 1919. Found in Meaders shop | Mr & Mrs A Wood | |||
2017-245 | MEADS059 | book | Bound hardback book, alphabetically tabulated with notes and prices of goods sold during the 1940's with printed information and leaflets from suppliers | Mr & Mrs A Wood | 16.8.2017 | ||
2017-246 | MEADS060 | poster | Advertising poster for "Holloways Pills and Ointment" for the cure of coughs, colds etc. sold by Charles Meader with handwritten notes of sale on reverse. date unknown. | Mr & Mrs A Wood | |||
2017-247 | MEADS061 | booklet | Trade Advertiser for 1884 - Almanack including advertising and various articles from the time. Advertisement for C. Meader on front cover also other Stalbridge traders inside. See also MEADS 067 | Mr & Mrs A Wood | 30.8.2017 | ||
2017-248 | MEADS062 | lists | hand written list of jewellery and metal ware items with prices bought from The Town Produce Mart 3.4.1915. list of household and furniture lots bought by C Meader with prices. Handwritten list of accounts paid | Mr & Mrs A Wood | 30.8.2017 | ||
2017-249 | MEADS063 | note book | small notebook of index of accounts with alphabetical tabs - hand written ledger references with names and numbers of accounts to be used in conjunctionwith day book | Mr & Mrs A Wood | 13.9.2017 | ||
2017-250 | MEADS064 | card | pre printed unused savings cards from Meaders, with descriprion of articles available printed on reverse | Mr & Mrs A Wood | 13.9.2017 | ||
2017-251 | MEADS065 | printing block | wood mounted copper plate for printing pictures of "The Ring" for sale in Meaders shop | MR & Mrs A Wood | |||
2017-252 | MEADS066 | printing block | Wood mounted copper plate for printing postcards of Meaders shop 's Christmas display for sale in the shop plus three paper copies | Mr & Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-253 | MEADS067 | booklet | Almanack and trade advertiser for C Meader. Booklet of household furniture, garden tools, ironmongery,pills & potions, Christmas & birthday cards etc, plus useful informationand articles of the period 1883. See also MEADS 061 | Mr J Lambert | 27.9.2017 | ||
2017-254 | MEADS068 | documents | Correspondence in connection with the purchase of Manchester House by Charles Meader in 1937. 29 type written and hand written replies. In the names Florence Meader and Katherine Meader. (Hand written letters are on the reverse side of typewritten business letters - not to do with the sale!) | Mr & Mrs A Wood | 3.1.2018 | ||
2017-255 | MEADS069 | letters | type written letters to Charles Meader regarding the use of the Drill Hall as a Respirator Store and Lease from County Offices for five years 1938 | Mr & Mrs A Wood | |||
2017-256 | MEADS070 | invoice | Invoice to C Meader from Rippingilles Ltd, Oil stove manufacturers 18.12.1958 | Mr & Mrs A Wood | |||
2017-257 | MEADS071 | plan | copy of plan for proposed front elevation of Meaders shop showing shop with house at side 1950's | Mr & Mrs A Wood | 24.1.2018 | ||
2017-258 | NWS001 | newspaper cutting | newspaper cutting about Percy Dike's Booklet entitled Stalbridge Peeps 1977 | Mrs J Harris | |||
2017-259 | NWS002 | newspaper cutting | photocopy of newspaper cutting reporting the celebrations at Thornhill House at the kind invitation of Miss Dorothy Parke celebrating "Peace" in South Africa and the Coronation of Edward V11 1902 | Mrs L Wood from Frank Rabbetts | |||
2017-260 | NWS003 | newspaper cutting | cutting reporting the death of Lord Stalbridge Dec 30th 1949 | Mrs J Harris | |||
2017-261 | NWS004 | newspaper cutting | various cuttings from the Western Gazette, one in memory of Lord Stalbridge reporting on meeting at Wincanton race course. Also cuttings about The Swan Slate Club, North Dorset Conservative Club whist drive attended by Mr Robert (Bob ) Croich prospective candidate for N Dorset Friday Dec 30Th 1949 | Mrs J Harris | |||
2017-262 | NWS005 | newspaper cuttings | pages 5 - 12 of the Western Gazette including articles about Stalbridge sports and Stalbridge Players (page 7) 1954 | Mrs J Harris | |||
2017-263 | NWS006 | newspaper cutting | newspaper cutting with facts about Stalbridge, the Town and the people from 1850's" written by George Parker in 1913 | Mrs J Harris | |||
2017-264 | NWS007 | newspaper cutting | Aerial View of Stalbridge from the Western Gazette 1977 | Mrs J Harris | |||
2017-265 | NWS008 | newspaper cutting | copy of newspaper article about the retirement of popular rector Rev FAO Sanders after nineteen years. Photo shows Mr Ron Thrift, Mr D Arnold, Mrs Sanders, Mr C Moore and Rev Sanders Friday 7th April 1978 | Mrs J Harris | |||
2017-266 | NWS009 | newspaper cutting | newspaper article about the need for more light industry in Stalbridge June 19th 1962 | Mr J Harris | |||
2017-267 | NWS010 | newspaper | original newspaper. includes job application for assistant overseer in parish of Stalbridge Thursday March 21st 1833 | Mr & Mrs A Wood | |||
2017-268 | NWS011 | newspaper cutting | original newspaper cutting containing brief stories : Congregational anniversary services. Garden meeting of NSPCC mentioning REV WM Askwith Mrs Moyle. Presentation to Mrs Charles Meader of the Stalbridge & District Nursing Club at Inwood by Lady Theodora Guest . April 1923 | Mr & Mrs A Wood | |||
2017-269 | NWS012 | newspaper cutting | photograph by Market Cross after presentation of cheque to Terry Harvey (Leukaemia Research )and Eric Williams (Stalbridge Hall). Charity Road Run organised by Tony & Lesley Wood, Christine & John Foster-Pegg (not shown) and Diana Stickland Nov 1986 | Mr & Mrs A Wood | |||
2017-270 | NWS013 | newspaper cutting | original cutting from Western Gazette showing Tony & Lesley Wood, John Foster-Pegg and Diana Stickland presenting cheque to Yeovil branch of Leukaemia research with money raised from the first Charity Road Run they organized 1986 | Mr & Mrs A Wood | |||
2017-271 | NWS014 | newspaper cutting | cutting from the BVM including article about the opening of the Hall extension. Vic Ford (former chairman Stalbridge Hall) Breddan Colohan - (builder), Stuart Waite (architectural consultant) (on reverse is a report of the death of Claude Jeans,blacksmith, who died 23rd Janusry 1995) | Mr J Lambert | 4.10.2017 | ||
2017-272 | NWS015 | newspaper cutting | article and picture in BVM about the welcoming new Vicar Rev Mark Godson and his family to Stalbridge 27.1.1995 | Mr J Lambert | 4.10.2017 | ||
2017-273 | NWS016 | newspaper cutting | cutting from BVM about the life of Claude Jeans - blacksmith following his death on 3.2.1995 | Mr J Lambert | 4.10.2017 | ||
2017-274 | NWS017 | newspaper cuttings | three albums of press cutting relevant to Stalbridge Album 1 - 1992 -1995, album 2 - 1995 - 2003, album 3 - 2003 - 2010 | Stalbridge Town Council | 31.1.2018 | ||
2017-275 | PPL001 | photograph | Miss Guest on a horse by the wall outside Grove House - monochrome photograph early 1900's | Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-276 | PPL002 | poem | poem copied by Vic Ford of Stalbridge written by an old lady over ninety and sent to him | Mrs Ann Moore | |||
2017-277 | PPL003 | document | list of everyone on Stalbridge Electoral Role colour codes by political colours to indicate peoples assumed voting intentions 1960's | Mrs J Harris | |||
2017-278 | PPL004 | photograph | photograph of Peter Prideaux and Arthur Shepherd standing beside a motor vehicle - titled on reverse - 1950's | Mr Peter Prideaux | |||
2017-279 | PPL005 | document | Peter Prideaux's memories of Stalbridge and it's inhabitants in street order, susbsequently added to with other memories especially by Clive Moore created in 2016. | Mr P. Prideaux | |||
2017-280 | PPL006 | photograph and document | Photograph of Irene Jones standing by model of Robert Boyle's invention with a brief biography produced for the sale of her book "A Stalbridge Inheritance" 1993 | Mr A Wood | |||
2017-281 | PPL007 | newspaper cutting | article about John Dike, violin maker by Hilary Townsend (Joy Rabbetts) in Dorset LIfe Magazine No 184 July 1994 | Stalbridge Library | |||
2017-282 | PPL008 | photograph | photograph of Lesley Wood & Christine Foster-Pegg with representative from Leukaemia Research after second fund raising event 1987 | Mr & Mrs A Wood | |||
2017-283 | PPL009 | photograph | photo of Olive Hedditch with her two oldest sons Julian and Anthony sitting on the new seat on The Ring with newly planted tree behind monochrome copy 1940's | Jude Watts nee Hedditch | |||
2017-284 | PPL010 | photograph | photograph of Stalbridge Football Club with names of team members. original photo ASSOC 028/FBL | unknown | 10.5.2017 | ||
2017-285 | PPL011 | photograph | color photograph of Vic Ford at a Christmas event early 2000's | John Foster-Pegg | 19.7.2017 | ||
2017-286 | PPL012 | photograph | collection of photographs of Stalbridge inhabitants with names and details produced for the millenium by the Town Council Volume 1 | Stalbridge Town Council | 18.10.2017 | ||
2017-287 | PPL013 | photograph | Collection of photographs with names of the inhabitants of Stalbridge produced for the Millenium by Town Council | STalbridge Town Council | 18.10.2017 | ||
2017-288 | PPL014 | documents | collection includes: Bastard certificate for son of Pricilla Brooks. Conveyances - cottage at Henstridge, letting of cottage, Barrow Hill from George Curtis to James Tite, cottage from James Tite to George Curtis, cottage in Henstridge William Biss to George Curtis, conditions of sale and Indendure six cottages. Licence to assign Cottage in Wood Lane 1865 - 1876 | Mr N Batty-Smith | 13.2.2017 | ||
2017-289 | PPL015 | photograph | photograph of children at birthday party at the Moore's house (later the doctors surgery) Station Road with names Bottom left clockwise - Peter Moore, Eric Williams ,Linda Harris, Jane Dufosee, Alan Williams,Sally Dufosee and Jane Rabbetts. Monochrome about 1951 | Mr Clive Moore | |||
2017-290 | PPL016 | photograph | photographs of Lewis family amd school coach trips. also details of Pat Lewis's Air Force career as a navigator. From 1949 | Mrs Margaret Thomas (daughter of Pat Lewis) | 10.1.2018 | ||
2017-291 | PPL017 | photograph | photograph of decorated bicycles celebrating the Coronation of George V taken in front of Stalbridge Park House 1911 | Mr Nick Brown | |||
2017-300 | PHO001 | photograph | small group of four men on a horse with handwritten title "Dick & Ed at Camp" (Dick Meader & Edwin Curtis) Ed Curtis was born at the Stalbridge Arms and later became Bishop of Mauritius | Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-301 | PHO002 | photograph | large group at camp, with six men on a horse including Dick Meader and Edwin Curtis. Ed Curtis was born at the Stalbridge Arms and later became Bishop of Mauritius | Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-302 | PHO003 | photograph | Some Meader family with others in the garden of their house behind Meaders shop in Station Road. Lady on back row in white dress is Violet Meader (married Frank Rabbetts) | Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-303 | PHO004 | photograph | This image also appears in "Blackmore Vale Camera" by Roger Gutteridge 1991 identified as Garden Party, Lydlinch Vicarage early 20th century. See also PHO 008A | Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-304 | PHO005 | photograph | photograph with hand written title "Chris? at fancy dress ball" details unknown see also PHO 011 | Mrs L Wood | |||
2017-305 | PHO006 | photograph | Four men in uniform circa WW1? sitting on low wall with handwritten note "Jack, Claude, Howard & Fred at Corfe Castle" ( see also PHO 006 A & B) | Mr & Mrs A Wood | |||
2017-306 | PHO007 | photograph | a group of six young men subsequently identified as "The Dandies". Also computer print out of page from scrapbook with names. and a modern copy of photo | Felicity Harrison / Mrs & Mrs A Wood | |||
2017-307 | PHO008A | photograph | There is another photo at PHO 004 entitled "The Merry Makers" Roger Gutteridge identifies it as "Garden Party at Lydlinch Vicarage" early 20th Century (Blackmore Vale Camera) see also PHO 008B | Mr & Mrs A Wood | |||
2017-308 | PHO008B | photograph | copy of original see PHO 008A. Roger Gutterage identifies this as 2The Merry Makers in Blackmore Vale Camera. see also PHO 023 blind stamped "AR Hallett" Sturminster Newton | Mr & Mrs A Wood | |||
2017-309 | PHO009 | photograph | photocopy of photo showing inside of marquee at celebration 1902 | Mr & Mrs A Wood | |||
2017-310 | PHO010 | photograph | original monochrome photo of Friendly Society procession at the top of Barrow Hill see also CEL 003 for similar. Late 19c early 20th century. | gift | Mr & Mrs A Wood | ||
2017-311 | PHO011 | photograph | (Chris?) at fancy dress ball see original PHO 005 | Mr & Mrs A Wood | |||
2017-312 | PHO013 | photograph | group of children at Christmas party with sign YHL Stalbridge Xmas 1916 . "The Young Helpers League" was formed by Dr Barnard in 1891 - a scheme for mass charity giving. | gift | Mrs J Harris | ||
2017-313 | PHO014 | photograph | modern copy of photo of Church sidesmen with names: back L-R Comm Seaman, Lionel Prideaux, George Hatcher, Harry Dufosee, Fred Bright, Harry Hobs, Claude Moore, Mr Pragnell, Mr Robinson. Front row L-R Garfield Meader, Henry Stroud, Mr Moss, George Prideaux, Rev Merriman, Dr Moyle, Reg Moore, Will Brown, Albert Forte. | gift | John Foster-Pegg | ||
2017-314 | PHO015 | photograph | bell ringers named on separate sheet : Ivor Mogg, Jack Mogg,Joe Hatcher,Geoff Biddle, Norman Brown,Claude Jeans,Charlie Bollen,Ernest Merriman,Arthur Bollen,, Geoff Lane. | gift | Mr John Foster-Pegg | ||
2017-315 | PHO016 | photograph | unused letter card by Drews, Stationer, Stalbridge, with small printed photographs of North entrance to Stalbridge, The Church, The Market Cross, Ring Street, and High Street. Early 1900's | gift | John Foster-Pegg | ||
2017-315A | PHO016 | photograph | Yellow mounted copy of Stalbridge High Street looking North from the Post Office dated 1904, with printed text. This image appears in Blackmore Vale Camera by Roger Gutteridge plate 85 See also PHO 016 | unknown | |||
2017-316 | PHO017a | photograph | original postcard photo of men in charabanc,(also with small copy of photo) possibly a club outing . see original Accession No 2019-254 also PHO 017A | John Foster-Pegg | |||
2017-317 | PHO017b | photograph | large copy of men in a charabanc - possibly club outing, see also PHO 017a | gift | John Foster-Pegg | ||
2017-319 | PHO018A | photograph | photo post card (unused) showing view of the entrance drive to Stalbridge Park. Dated by hand on reverse 1931 | gift | John Foster-Pegg | ||
2017-320 | PHO018B | photograph | photo postcard (unused) of The Ring, Stalbridge showing Anglesea Cottages and Lower Road | gift | John Foster-Pegg | ||
2017-321 | PHO018C | photograph | photo postcard (unused) showing various views : Interior of Church, Lions Gate, The Cross, View from Basils Hill , High Street - dated on reverse 1932 | gift | John Foster-Pegg | ||
2017-322 | PHO018D | photograph | photo post card (unused) of View looking up Gold Street. Serial Number 3843. "Guaranteed Real Photograph " printed on reverse | John Foster-Pegg | |||
2017-323 | PHO019A | photograph | men and young boys haymaking See also larger copy of this image PHO 019B | gift | John Foster-Pegg | ||
2017-324 | PHO019B | photograph | Men and young boys haymaking. see also PHO 019A | gift | John Foster-Pegg | ||
2017-325 | PHO020 | photograph | Stalbridge residents in High Street decorated with flags - possibly for a celebration of Coronation of Edward V11 eary 1900's - 2 copies | John Foster-Pegg | |||
2017-326 | PHO021 | photograph | The staff outside Stalbridge Post Office . on right Cristobel Roberts and Alec Roberts - 1920 - 1930's - 2 copies | John Foster-Pegg | |||
2017-327 | PHO022 | photograph | photocopy of Church Hill looking north from Red Lion Court. Late 19th century | Jill Smith | |||
2017-328 | PHO023 | photograph | Stock House giving a concert. Handwritten on reverse " Stock House (Gaylard), Stalbridge party giving a concert" This image appears as plate 117 in Blackmore Vale Camera by Roger Gutteridge who identifies it as "Summer garden party at Lydlinch Vicarage first quarter 20th century (possibly incorrect) see also PHO 004, PHO 008A & B | Mr & Mrs A Wood | |||
2017-329 | PHO024 | photograph | Group including a donkey and trap outside the old Crown Pub 1890's (Possibly the Stalbridge Carrier Jimmy Hambleton and his donkey cart - mentioned in Charles Meader memoirs) two copies | Mr & Mrs A Wood | |||
2017-330 | PHO025 | photograph | Title "Grove House, Stalbridge 1871"handwritten on back taken from top end of Church Walk. copy of B/W hpoto | Mr & Mrs A Wood | |||
2017-331 | PHO026 | photograph | Men in a charabanc. Handwritten on reverse "Frank Rabbetts standing by driver" also outside " Lovelace Garage" 1920's to 1930's. original photograph | Mr & Mrs A Wood | |||
2017-332 | PHO027 | photograph | Church parade on The Ring with flags and banners, one with "God Bless our Church". Early 1900's | Mr & Mrs A Wood | |||
2017-333 | PHO028 | photograph | The Old Curiosity Shop when Charles Meader occupied it as an Antique shop. marked in pencil on reverse 1946 | gift | Tony & Lesley Wood | ||
2017-334 | PHO029 | photograph | Fete and Celebration in Church Hill looking south - Comrades of the Great War August 27th 1919 See also PHO 040 | Tony & Lesley Wood | |||
2017-335 | PHO030 | photograph | Postcard 1906 with small section of views of Stalbridge within the numbers 1906, including an older one of The Crown Inn. Published in 1906 | Tony & Lesley Wood | |||
2017-336 | PHO031 | photograph | Photograph of Dick Meader as a young man. Dick and his brother Cyril were grandsons of Charles Meader and directors of the family business. Their father was Garfield Meader. Circa 1930's | gift | Lesley Wood | ||
2017-337 | PHO032 | photograph | Photograph of Cyril Meader as a young man. Cyril and his brother Dick were grandsons of Charles Meader and directors in the family business. Their father was Garfield Meader Circa 1930's | gift | Lesley Wood | ||
2017-338 | PHO033 | photograph | Ring Street looking South , mounted on a card. Thought to be one of the earliest photographs of Stalbridge. Also an A3 copy. Mid to late 19th Century (possibly 1872?) | gift | Tony & Lesley Wood | ||
2017-339 | PHO034 | photograph | Group of boys in the field below the "Top School" with view of Drews Lane and Cottages and Stalbridge Church in background. dated 1988 on reverse | gift | Tony & Lesley Wood | ||
2017-340 | PHO035 | photograph | High Street looking north from the Post Office . Titled "High Street, Stalbridge Queen's Jubillee 1887" Showing Meaders corner and the old Crown Inn. High Street decorated for Queen Victoria's Jubilee. See also STST016 (same origial photo on a postcard) | gift | Tony & Lesley Wood | ||
2017-341 | PHO036 | photograph | The Old Curiosity Shop with donkey and cart in the street. On reverse stamp: 2 JUL 22. (donkey and cart possibly belonged to Jimmy Hambleton, the Stalbridge carrier as mentioned in Chas Meader's memories of Stalbridge) | gift | Tony & Lesley Wood | ||
2017-342 | PHO037 | photograph | An early photo mounted on card of the Poat Office & High Street looking north from the Crown taken from an upper window This photo is also one of two mounted on an old card. This photo often dated as 1860. Second photo - looking north along the High Street showing well-head in the middle of the road on the junction of Station Road and High street. (On reverse - lower portion of original photo of four youngest daughters of Charles Meader (Tops, Kit, Maggie & Florence known as Jack - with Dick Meader signature) - Mid 19th Century | gift | Tony & Lesley Wood | ||
2017-343 | PHO037A | photograph | Looking North along the High Street- yellow copy of original (1860) See also original PHO 037 | 10.5.2017 | |||
2017-344 | PHO038 | photograph | Charles Meader and his wife Agnes standing outside Meaders shop with various items of stock on display on the pavement. The shop is before alterations but shows "the Clock " in the window. Charles put the clock in the window in 1877 for the town,so that people knew the correct time for the trains. Late 19th century | gift | Lesley & Tony Wood | 8.3.1017 | |
2017-345 | PHO039 | photograph | Parade with band celebration Armistice Day 1926 at the bottom of Church Hill on photo postcard - on reverse in pencil "Armistice Sunday 1926" | gift | St Mary's Church (L Rose) | ||
2017-346 | PHO040 | photograph | parade at the bottom of Church Hill on original photo postcard August 27th 1919. See also PHO 029 | gift | St Mary's Church (L Rose) | ||
2017-347 | PHO041A | photograph | Charabanc outing showing George Prideaux in foreground with walking stick. Vehicle probably belongs to Lovelace garage. Dated on reverse 1921. See also original photo (Accession NO 2019-254) | gift | St Mary's Church | ||
2017-348 | PHO041B | photograph | Charabanc outing show George Prideaux standing in front . Vehicle probably belongs to Lovelace garage. Some names in pencil on reverse - dated on reverse 1921. another copy PHO 041A | St Mary's Church | |||
2017-349 | PHO042 | photograph | Blackmore Vale Hounds meeting at the bottom of Church Hill and top of Duck lane 19.2.1921 - two copies | gift | John Foster-Pegg | ||
2017-350 | PHO043 | photograph | Two photographs showing buildings and businesses at the top of Station Road. The Post Office, The Old Curiosity Shop and Meaders late 1800's | gift | John Foster-Pegg | ||
2017-351 | PHO044 | photograph | Aerial colour photograph of NE edge of Stalbridge, showing part of Westacres and industrial estate. 1990's | gift | Christine & John Foster-Pegg | ||
2017-352 | PHO045 | photograph | Aerial photo of High Street & Church Hill taken from the Church tower with CC Moore looking across the hills to Sturminster Newton. C1900 on rever | Christine & John Foster-Pegg | |||
2017-353 | PHO046 | photograph | Aerial colour photo of Church Hill taken from the Church Tower showing CC Moore and fields to the East - C1990 on reverse | gift | Christine & John Foster-Pegg | ||
2017-354 | PHO047 | photograph | Aerial colour photo of Stalbridge taken from the Church tower looking South towards Sturminster Newton C1990 on reverse | gift | Christine and John Foster-Pegg | ||
2017-355 | PHO048 | photograph | Aerial view of the High Street from The Market Cross and The Old Rectory looking South circa 1960's | gift | Christine & John Foster-Pegg | ||
2017-356 | PHO049 | photograph | Aerial B/W photo looking up Station Road towards the High Street, and bottom of Barrow Hill - circa 1960's | gift | Christine & John Foster-Pegg | ||
2017-357 | PHO050 | photograph | Aerial photo showing centre of Stalbridge - late 1970's | gift | St Mary's Church | 10.5.2017 | |
2017-358 | PHO051 | photograph | Anglesea cottages and horsedrawn cart - sign written L.C. BRYANT . also man with basket and dog approaching door. Late 19th century | gift | St Mary's Church | ||
2017-359 | PHO052 | photograph | St Mary's Church Choir with names . on reverse 1972 | gift | St Mary's Church | ||
2017-360 | PHO053 | photograph | A parade taken from the Cross towards the Post Office circa 1910 - A4 photocopy | gift | Mrs Anne Tory | 10.5.2017 | |
2017-361 | PHO054 | photograph | Church Hill also showing the milk factory at the bottom of Gold Street and across the Blackmore Vale. 1950's | gift | St Mary's Church | 17.5.2017 | |
2017-362 | PHO055 | photograph | Church Hill House, High Street, Woodmills development, as far as the Ring taken from the Church Tower. Early 2000's | gift | St Mary's Church | ||
2017-363 | PHO056 | photograph | 2 x Stalbridge from the Church Tower looking south; Stalbridge Park; along the A 357 towards Henstridge; across the Blackmore Vale; Drews Lane; | gift | St Mary's Church | ||
2017-364 | PHO057 | photograph | A long parade coming down Church Hill with many banners, and a motor car, but otherwise unidentifed. On reverse B & W photo of unidentifed back garden. 1910's | unknown | |||
2017-365 | PHO058 | photograph | Stalbridge from The Church Tower 1997 | gift | John Foster-Pegg | ||
2017-366 | PHO059 | photograph | Envelope dated 1970 containing photos of various views of Stalbridge including - The Church; The Ring; Church Hill; The Market Cross; Gold Street; High Street; and aerial views. Also postcards of some the the views | gift | Tony and Lesley Wood | ||
2017-367 | PHO060 | photograph | View of High Street, Church Hill and Gold Street on a postcard addressed to Rev WM Askwith in Africa from A Moyle. Also two enlarged copies of the same view. 12th July 1926 | gift | St Mary's Church | ||
2017-368 | PHO061 | photograph | 3 x A4 colour Aerial views showing High Street and the town North and South - 2007. 2 x aerial views on postcards of Westacres in construction and The Ring. 2 x original aerial photos | gift | Christine and John Foster-Pegg | ||
2017-369 | PHO062 | photograph | The Ring showing Anglesea Cottages, the pump, flower beds, the lime tree and flag pole. Caption "The Ring 2000" | John Foster-Pegg | 17.1.2018 | ||
2017-370 | PRI001 | document | Pro- forma letter from Tithe Redemption Commission. Printed sheet and hand written calculations 1953 | Mrs John Harris | |||
2017-371 | PRI002 | photograph | Lionel Prideaux WW1 Royal Flying Corps 1917 see also PRI025 | Peter Prideaux | |||
2017-372 | PRI003 | booket | The journal of the Cow & Gate group sports and social organisation - pamphlet Feb 1961 (copied from original) | Peter Prideaux | |||
2017-373 | PRI004 | photograph | Outside The Milk Factory, Gold Street, Stalbridge - showing William Hopkins, Bob Senior, Jimmy Fudge. | Joan Bryan | |||
2017-374 | PRI005A | documents | Plan of freehold properties for sale at Stalbridge & Shillingstone together with Sale Catalogue and map 1950. Private Sale re GE Prideaux deceased. | The Rabbetts Family (Lesley Wood) | |||
2017-375 | PRI005B | documents | Sale catalogue and maps of Prideaux Sale of Properties in Stalbridge and Shillingstone, 7th June 1950 GE Prideaux deceased | Rabbetts Family (Lesley Wood) | |||
2017-376 | PRI006 | newspaper cutting | Tributes at the funeral of the late Mr George Prideaux December 30th 1949. Newspaper cutting | Mrs John Harris | |||
2017-377 | PRI007 | photograph | photograph of Grove House - date unknown | Mrs John Harris | |||
2017-378 | PRI008 | magazine article | Charles Prideaux and the firm of C & G Prideaux article - copied from the Dorset Year Book 2000 | Peter Prideaux | |||
2017-379 | PRI009 | newspaper cutting | Tribute to Charles Prideaux - copy of newspaper article 1933? | Peter Prideaux | |||
2017-380 | PRI010 | newspaper cutting | Tribute to Lionel Prideaux "Silent Tribute to ex-parish councillor " 1987 | Peter Prideaux | |||
2017-381 | PRI011 | document | Legal agreement for the sale of land adjoining Grove House by Prideaux family 1947 to Sturminster RDC for allotments with plan( see also ALL001) | gift | Peter Prideaux | ||
2017-382 | PRI012 | photograph | Prideaux lorry reg no AM 6494 beside the Market Cross 1920's | gift | Joan Bryant | ||
2017-388 | PRI013 | photograph | Prideaux lorry (Garner) beside the Market Cross 1920's | gift | Joan Bryant | ||
2017-389 | PRI014 | photograph | C & G Prideaux lorry next to the Market Cross reg no : FX 3608 1920's | Joan Bryant | |||
2017-390 | PRI015 | photograph | C & G Prideaux lorry by the Market Cross reg no : FX 3390 1920's | Joan Bryant | |||
2017-391 | PRI016 | photograph | Prideaux Milk Factory at the bottom of Gold Street (left hand side) showing three employees and carts. | gift | Joan Bryan | ||
2017-392 | PRI017 | photograph | Five members of staff standing on a loading platform outside the Prideaux milk factory at the bottom of Gold Street (LHS) date unknown | Joan Bryan | |||
2017-393 | PRI018 | photograph | Side of Grove House with ornamental garden in foreground, home of the Prideaux family. | gift | Mrs J Harris | ||
2017-394 | PRI019 | photograph | Prideaux family gathering with Seaman family in the Rectory garden (now The Old Rectory) early 20th Century. Names on reverse: Mr Loader, Mr Bugg, Rev Seaman, Harold Seaman, Winnie Seaman (note - Mother behind Lionel and ?) | gift | Mrs J Harris | ||
2017-395 | PRI020 | photograph | large group of Prideaux family on the lawn. Early 20th century | gift | Mrs J Harris | ||
2017-396 | PRI021 | note card | handwritten note on headed card from Rev Askwith to Mr LG Prideaux regarding a fete. date unknown | gift | Mrs J Harris | ||
2017-397 | PRI022 | photograph | group of Milk Factory staff named: back L-R Bob Senior, George Hatcher ??? Front Jasper Turner, Fred Ash. 1920's - 1930's | Peter Prideaux | |||
2017-398 | PRI023 | photograph | studio photograph of Prideaux Family named: L - R George Prideaux, Stella (daughter) Lionel (son) Kezia (wife of George), Barbara (baby daughter in arms) 1980's ? Original photograph by Clarke and Son | Peter Prideaux | |||
2017-399 | PRI024 | plaque | Brass/copper plaque from Stalbridge Station originally welded to a Prideaux milk churn so they were always returned to their own station. 1890's | gift | Keith Watts | ||
2017-400 | PUB001 | visitor book | pages from original hard back visitor book from The Red Lion with names, addresses and dates of stays from 1936 - 1959. Copies taken from the back pages showing signatures of local people attending the closing down party in 1959. | Mr M Wines | |||
2017-401 | PUB002 | photograph | landlord and landlady of the Red Lion Inn, Church Hill. 1950's | Mr M Wines | |||
2017-402 | PRSC001 | booklet | The history of the Manor at Purse Caundle, possibly produced for public open day 1960's. Printed by Clavendon Printers Lts, Beaconsfield, Bucks. | gift | Lesley Wood | ||
2017-403 | REC001 | recollections | Original handwritten recollections by Mrs Harris for her 80th birthday of people and places in Stalbridge. Trandscribed by Tim Lee 1990's | gift | Mrs John Harris | ||
2017-404 | REC002 | recollections | recollections of Joan Bryan 8.12.2021 lifelong Stalbridge resident, written down by Jude Watts September 2016 | Joan Bryant | |||
2017-405 | REC003 | recollections | recollections of Don and Avril Orchard including many names, people and where they lived, worked or had businesses in the 20th century. written down by Jude Watts September 2015 | Don & Avril Orchard | |||
2017-406 | REC004 | recollections | recollections of Tom Butt written down by Jude Watts 3rd May 2017 | Tom Butt | |||
2017-407 | REC005 | recollections | Amazing list of people and businesses with interesting comments and recollections in High Street, Gold St and Knapp, Drews Lane,Church Hill, Station Rd, The Ring, Higher Rd in 1915 Possibly by Harry Hobbs | gift | John Lambert | 10.10.2017 | |
2017-408 | REC006 | recollections | reminiscences by Percy Dike of his father's life and other stories and tales of local people 1950's. type written article | John Lambert | 11.10.2017 | ||
2017-409 | RBL001 | newspaper cutting | newspaper article about the history of Stalbridge Royal British Legion including a photo of Lionel Prideaux. Ernie Wilson died 2006/08? | Peter Prideaux | |||
2017-410 | RBL002 | typed document | history of the Royal British Legion in Stalbridge. Typed document - expansion of information in RBL 001 | Joy Rabbetts | |||
2017-411 | RBL003 | documents | The Royal British Legion Club accounts year ending 30.9.1978. two pages of accounts and photocopy of document | Joy Rabbetts | |||
2017-412 | RBL004 | conveyance | Conveyance of sale of land at Barrow Hill for the building of the British Legion. Vendor : Robert George Drew. Purchasers: Vivian George Kennard, Henly Hamlyn Moyle, Hugh Claude Parsons 1931 | Joy Rabbetts | |||
2017-413 | SDR001 | booklet | An account of the role of the railway in a rural community and effects of closure in October 1963. A dissertation by Rosemary Barnes (niece of Peter Prideaux ) | Peter Prideaux | |||
2017-414 | SDR002A | photograph | Vic Williams (driver on left) and Basil Foot of Horsington (fireman on right) on the footplate of S&D R locomotive (***1621) 1950's SDR 005 contains biographic details of Loader family and Keith Williams | Keith Williams (son of Vic Williams) | 6.2016 | ||
2017-415 | SDR002B | photograph | original photograph of Drews Lane crossing of Somerset & Dorset railway including group of crossing keepers family, the Loader family (girl in white dress is Lillias / Lily Loader) on a postcard franked Aug 1913 ? See also SDR 005 | Keith Williams | 6.2016 | ||
2017-416 | SDR002C | photograph | Drews Lane crossing of Somerset & Dorset Railway (see also SDR 002A&B SDR 005) | ||||
2017-417 | SDR003 | newspaper cutting | newspaper cuttting about the long service on the Somerset & Dorset Railway of Harry Sneade. 19th October 1984 | Christine Coffin | |||
2017-418 | SDR004 | book | memories from employees of the Somerset & Dorset Railway compiled by Alan Hammond 1993 | Mrs S Vincent | |||
2017-419 | SDR005 | documents | page from 1911 census with explanatory notes on the Loader family and copy of photo of their house at Drews Lane crossing on the Somerset & Dorset railway. June 2016 | Robert Ralph | 8.11.2017 | ||
2017-420 | SCHU001 | document | Carol service sheet, date unknown | Mrs J Harris | |||
2017-421 | SCHU002 | order of service | order of service for the dedication of the St Joseph Chapel in St Mary's Church 19.3.1969 | Mrs J Harris | |||
2017-422 | SCHU003 | sermons | Collection of 16 sermons throughout the year, St Mary's Church | gift | Mrs J Harris | ||
2017-423 | SCHU004 | letter | hand written note regarding St Mary's Church magazine 1902 | gift | Mrs K Harris | ||
2017-424 | SCHU005 | photograph | Aerial view of St Mary's Church on an original postcard - pre 1985 | John Foster-Pegg | |||
2017-425 | SCHU006 | photograph | Church Fete titled "On the Rectory Lawn" Names on reverse - Mrs Brown, Auntie Dora ( wife of Garfield Meader) on unused post card 1920's. Now the "Old Rectory" | Lesley Wood | |||
2017-426 | SCHU007 | magazines | collection of bound illustrated Church magazines including St Mary's Church Parish records relating to the year. 1887 - 1903 | gift | St Mary's Church | ||
2017-427 | SCHU008 | magazines | collection of bound illustrated Church magazines including St Mary's Church Parish records relating to the year 1891 - 1918 | gift | Mrs J Harris | ||
2017-428 | SCHU009 | magazines | collection of bound illustrated Church magazines of St Mary's Church Parish records relating to the year 1880 - 1902 | gift | Mrs J Harris | ||
2017-429 | GENHIST068 | magazines | copies of "The Ring" magazine mostly in black ring binders 1969 - 2007- loose 2008 - 2011 (some missing) see notes below | gift | Bob Service | ||
2017-430 | SCHU011 | notes | information about St Mary's Church, the building, fixtures & fittings, Allen Memorial window, organ and bells on handwritten sheet - date unknown | gift | Mrs J Harris | ||
2017-431 | SCHU012 | photograph | engraved glass inner door in St Mary's Church donated by Bernard Clarke and family in memory of his wife Mildred ( a Church member and flower arranger who was responsible for the flower rota for many years | ||||
2017-432 | SCHU013 | photograph | The bells from St Mary's Church being delivered back after renovation. photo shows lorry and workmen unloading the bells on Church Hill. In a late 1990's booklet about the Church it states that some restoration of the bells was carried out in 1926. This copy photo was probably taken then. | Lesley and Tony Wood | |||
2017-433 | SCHU014 | photograph | The bells from St Mary's Church outside the Church awaiting installation after renoveation - possibly 1926 | Lesley & Tony Wood | |||
2017-434 | SCHU015/1 | receipts | folder of hand written receipts for St Mary's Church in tin deed box marked Rev H Boucher - "containing papers relating to Stalbridge Rectory" late 1800's | gift | St Mary's Church | ||
2017-435 | SCHU016/2 | documents | accounts and balance sheets in connection with the Allen Memorial Window in tin Deed box marked Rev H Boucher - "Containing papers relating to Stalbridge Rectory" Early 1900's | gift | St Mary's Church | ||
2017-436 | SCHU018/3 | documemts | correspondance and accounts from the Church Commissioners re Stalbridge Deanery in tin Deed Box marked Rev H Boucher - "Containing papers relating to Stalbridge Rectory" 1920 - 1950 | gift | St Mary's Church | ||
2017-437 | SCHU018/4 | documents | invoices and accounts re Church restoration in tin Deed box marked Rev H Boucher - "containing papers relating to Stalbridge Rectory" Late 1800's early 1900's | gift | St Mary's Church | ||
2017-438 | SCHU019/5 | correspondence | correspondence from the Diocesan Registry, The Close, Salisbury re the appointment of a new incumbent from tin box marked Rev H Boucher - "containing papers relating to Stalbridge Rectory" 1890 | gift | St Mary's Church | ||
2017-439 | SCHU020/6 | documents | Valuation and correspondence re Glebe Land from tin deed box marked Rev H Boucher - "containing papers relating to Stalbridge Rectory" 1870's | gift | St Mary's Church | ||
2017-440 | SCHU021/7 | correspondence | official correspondence between Salisbury Diocese and Rev E Merriman from tin deed box marked Rev H Boucher - "containing papers relating to Stalbridge Rectory 1927 | gift | St Mary's Church | ||
2017-441 | SCHU022/8 | correspondence | correspondence and newspaper cutting relating to levelling Churchyard from tin deed box marked Rev H Boucher - "containing papers relating to Stalbridge REctory" | gift | St Mary's Church | ||
2017-442 | SCHU023/9 | correspondence | Correspondence to Rev Powys from the rector of Upwey, Weymouth re the resignation of the Parish clerk from tin deed box marked Rev H Boucher - "containing papers relating to Stalbridge Rectory" 1847 | gift | St Mary's Church | ||
2017-443 | SCHU024/10 | correspondence | Correcpondence between Charity Commission and varios rectors of St Mary's Church - from tin deed box marked Rev H Boucher "containing papers relating to Stalbridge REctory" 1896 - 195h | gift | St Mary's Church | ||
2017-444 | SCHU025/11 | correspondence | correspondence to Rev Seaman from Lord Stalbridge and others concerning attendance and membership of meetings of the charity - from tin deed box marked Rev H Boucher "contains papers relaiting to Stalbridge Rectory" 1895 - 1901 | gift | St Mary's Church | ||
2017-445 | SCHU026/12 | documents | NatWest Bank, Stalbridge paying in slips, dividends or interest due to Boucher Charity from official custodian for charities - from tin deed box marked Rev H Boucher "containing papers relating to Stalbridge Rectory" 1967 - 1976 | gift | St Mary's Church | ||
2017-446 | SCHU027 | deed box | tin deed box marked WM Boucher Esq and Rev H Boucher Stalbridge Charity together with key inside lid together with contents listed SCHU 015 - SCHU 027 | gift | St Mary's Church | ||
2017-447 | SCHU028 | magazine article | article in Dorset magazine about the Carilon in St Mary's Church written by Hilary Townsend (Joy Rabbetts) | Sally Millington | |||
2017-448 | SCHU029 | correspondence | letter from Canon Oldfield to Mr Seaman regarding Lord Stalbridge's Schools, having spoken to the Bishop and Legal Adviser Mr Bigg regarding conveyance and it's slow progress. Also it was agreed to buy two schools of Sir R Glyn Schools £150 each 2nd July 1919 | gift | St Mary's Church | ||
2017-449 | SCHU030 | correspondence | Postcard from Britford Vicarage regarding the paying of rates on a property (unknown) purchased by the Diocese 22nd June 1920 | gift | St Mary's Church | ||
2017-450 | SCHU031/A | leaflet | leaflet giving details of a visit by the Bishop's Sunday School Visitor giving lectures and making suggestions on running Sunday School , 1914. Hand written comments on reverse | gift | St Mary's Church | ||
2017-451 | SCHU031/B | document | suggestions made by the Bishop's Visitor about how to run the Sunday School 4th Oct 1914 | gift | St Mary's Church | ||
2017-452 | SCHU032 | photograph | the interior of St Mary's Church before the erection of the Rood Screen in about 1878 | St Mary's Church | |||
2017-453 | SCHU033 | notebook | names and addresses of Bible members with two recipes of reverse Jan 29th 1893 - 1923 | gift | Mrs J Harris | ||
2017-454 | SCHU034 | documents | leaflet titled "The Carillon" and typed sheet on St Mary's Church Clock and Carillon date unknown. Also a leaflet of an illustrated description of the Clock and Carillon. | gift | Lesley and Tony Wood | ||
2017-454/A | SCHU035/A | photograph | Exterior of St Marys Church taken from Church Hill 1997 | gift | St Mary's Church | ||
2017-455 | SCHU035/B | photograph | Interior of St Mary's Church showing the Rood screen ,choir and chancel 1997 | gift | St Mary's Church | ||
2017-456 | SCHU036A | magazine article | Article recording thanks to Mr G Dredge for the upkeep of the memorial gardens. Mr Dredge was a signalman who lived in Grove Lane (Back Lane) "Highview". Also a letter from Mrs N Watkins (daughter) refering to Mr Dredge's retirement. | gift | St Mary's Church | ||
2017-457 | SCHU036B | photograph | the War Memorial in Stalbridge Churchyard - circa1930 see also SCHU 036A | gift | St Mary's Church | ||
2017-458 | SCHU037 | book | "Dorset Essays" by Llewelyn Powys with a chapter on Stalbridge Rectory including letters and stories of local characters - first published 1935 | gift | Mrs S Vincent | ||
2017-459 | SCHU038 | magazine article | short article by Hilary Townsend (Joy Rabbetts) for the Dorset Year Book with snippets of historical information and memories of Church and Chapel activities in Stalbridge in 1930's see also SCHU067. (Pen and ink drawing of the Church by Tony Wood) | St Mary's Church | |||
2017-460 | SCHU039 | photograph | photo of A W Wills Esq M.P. and Mrs Wills at the opening of the Wesleyan Bazaar, at the Drill Hall, Station Road 6th May 1908 | St Mary's Church | |||
2017-461 | SCHU040 | documents | bundles of application forms for a pension from the Boucher Charity ( pre-printed forms completed by the applicants covering six years) 1893 - 1902 and one bundle undated. In Boucher Deed Box | gift | St Marys Church | ||
2017-462 | SCHU041 | photograph | postcard with small early photograph of interior of St Mary's Church (written,stamped and franked) pre 1907 | gift | St Mary's Church | 9.8.2017 | |
2017-463 | SCHU042 | photograph | black and white negatives on glass of St Mary's Church - various aspects early 20th century | gift | Tony & Lesley Wood | 16.8.2017 | |
2017-464 | SCHU043 | printed material | transcription from hardback copy of the printed book showing editorial material relating to Stalbridge Church 's and societies, including baptisms, marriages and burials. Also refers to the setting up of a library. Transcribed by Mrs Julie Wiles from 1878 | St Mary's Church | |||
2017-465 | SCHU044 | photograph | photograph of a Harvest Festival in Stalbridge Hall showing many residents enjoying the evening - circa 2000 | gift | John Foster-Pegg | ||
2017-466 | SCHU045 | extracts | Extract of the history of Corpus Christi College and Stalbridge taken from Hutchin's History of Dorset - Gough's edition - circa 1800's | St Mary's Church | |||
2017-467 | SCHU046 | notes | Notes on St Mary's Church written by Revd Derrick Saunders taken mostly out of Hutchins - mid 1970's | St Mary's Church | 18.10.2017 | ||
2017-468 | SCHU047 | photograph | Top of St Mary's Church Tower circa 2010 | St Mary's Church | 18.10.2017 | ||
2017-469 | SCHU048 | copy | A4 black and white copy of a watercolour representation of St Mary's Church showing the Church before Victorian changes, when the tower was raised also showing the little cottage e below the Church, which has since been demolished - about 1850's. | Mr John Lambert | 16.10.2017 | ||
2017-470 | SCHU049 | photograph | St Mary's Church Choir with list of known names - late 1960's one original and four copies | John Foster-Pegg | |||
2017-471 | SCHU050 | photograph | photograph of St Mary's Church on a post card taken from Church Hill entrance - pre 1985 | gift | John Foster-Pegg | ||
2017-472 | SCHU051 | photograph | Four photographs of the workings of St Mary's Church Carillon after restoration taken by John Foster-Pegg - about 1990's | gift | John Foster-Pegg | ||
2017-473 | SCHU052 | photograph | montage of four small photos of the Congregational Church, school, The Manse with annotations - founded 1662. Street scenes of Station Road and Gold Street | Mr Bob Service | 28.11.2017 | ||
2017-474 | SCHU053 | poster | framed poster advertising the occasion of the distribution of prizes for the Congregational Sunday School. The Revd. Walter P. Hogben to take the chair February 28th 1893 | gift | Mr Bob Service | 28.11.2017 | |
2017-475 | SCHU054 | photograph | Church fete held at the School playground with water tower and sawmills in the background. Names on back. Circa 1970 | Mr Clive Moore | 29.11.2017 | ||
2017-476 | SCHU055 | photograph | 1, Derek Bollen on Church Tower. 2. Service at Stock Gaylard Park on a Sunday afer the Oak Fair. 3. Members of the St Mary's Church Choir taken in the churchyard. Circa 1995 | gift | John Foster-Pegg | ||
2017-477 | SCHU056 | photograph | bundle of colour photographs of St Mary's Church showing details of stonework, stained-glass windows, exterior of the Rectory and general views of the Church . Early 21st century | gift | John Foster-Pegg | ||
2017-478 | SCHU057 | document | balance sheet of the Stalbridge War Memorial showing receipts and expenditure for the erection of the War Memorial in the churchyard 1920 | gift | St Mary's Church | ||
2017-479 | STEST001 | letters | bundle of letters and list of properties bought by Charles Meader from Lord Stalbridge in the sale of the Stalbridge Estate. 1918 - 1919 | on long term loan | Lesley Wood | 2017 | |
2017-480 | STEST002 | catalogue | Illustrated particulars with plans of agricultural estate and properties of Bagber & Stalbridge to be sold at auction by Lord Stalbridge "The Stalbridge Estate Sale " September 1918. | on long term loan | Lesley Wood | 2017 | |
2017-481 | STEST003 | note book | black exercise book containing hand written notes on details of tenants, purchasers and prices realised for land & properties sold by Lord Stalbridge in Stalbridge and Bagber - Stalbridge Estate Sale. Compiled and written by Frank Rabbetts of Antioch Farm (Grandfather of Lesley Wood) 1918 | on long term loan | Lesley Wood | ||
2017-482 | STEST004 | conveyance | Conveyance of land and cottages (3.12 acres) being part of Barrow Hill Farm in the parish of Stalbridge. Henry James Stroud - 1936 | Joanne Bruton | 2017 | ||
2017-483 | STEST005 | document | Indenture made between - 1st part : Rt Hon Hugh Baron Stalbridge and 2nd part: Sir Henry Hugh Arthur Hoare and Hon Alexander Edward Parker and 3rd part: Arthur Higgins. Concerning land adjoining Anglesey Cottages | Joanne Bruton | |||
2017-484 | STEST006 | catalogue | particulars of sale by Lord Stalbridge in Shaftesbury, Cann, Gillingham and Marnhull | gift | Lesley Wood | ||
2017-485 | STEST007 | documents | Abstract of Title specifically re Charles Meader's purchases in the 1918 Sale of Stalbridge Estate by Lord Stalbridge. mentions Lots 127,133,134,137,163,169. | gift | Lesley Wood | ||
2017-486 | STEST008 | catalogue | Illustrated particulars with plans for the 1918 sale of town and agricultural properties at Stalbridge and Bagber by Lord Stalbridge. Includes black & white photographs of farms for sale and large folded coloured maps with lot numbers. also handwritten notes of purchasers names and amounts paid. (WH Curtis written in pencil on cover | gift | Mr & Mrs M Syms (bought at auction) | 27.9.2017 | |
2017-487 | STEST009 | document | legal document concerning the loans by the Board of Agriculture to Lord Stalbridge for the building of Motcombe House 1919 | gift | Mr & Mrs M Syms | 2017 | |
2017-488 | STEST010 | documents | contracts for the towns of Shaftesbury and Stalbridge for the purchase of properties by Charles Meader in the Stalbridge Estate Sale by Lord Stalbridge. Including lot numbers 127,133,134,137,163. Together with Per-Paro Post envelope 3rd August 1918 adresses to Mr C Meader. | gift | Lesley Wood | 22.11.2017 | |
2017-489 | STEST011 | plan | plan for the sale of Stalbridge Estate by Lord Stalbridge 1918 with lot numbers (Copy in Cupboard 1, Original in Drawer 4) | gift | Lesley Wood | 2017 | |
2017-490 | STEST012 | document | hand writen document detailing results of the 1918 auction sale of the Dorset Estates of Lord Stalbridge showing lot numbers, description, buyer, and amounts realised. Section 1 - The Stalbridge & Bagber s Estates (sections 2 - 6 - other estates in Dorset) | gift | Mr & Mrs M Syms | ||
2017-491 | STPARK001 | magazine article | article entitled "The Old Stone Wall at Stalbridge"- a history of the wall at Stalbridge Park with photographs taken from Dorset Life magaazine written by Hilary Townsend (Joy Rabbetts) MArch 2012 | Mrs J Harris | |||
2017-492 | STPARK002 | documents | collection of articles about the history of Stalbridge Manor House including - walled kitchen garden, Stalbridge Park farm(view of keepers cottage and Dairy House), Park Wall (The Old Barn), The Radar Shed, The Aquaduct. date unknown | gift | Jaine Harding | ||
2017-493 | STPARK003 | copy of engraving of Stalbridge House 1813 by J Emes, hand coloured. Original print donated by Tony Wood hanging in "The Tim Stone Room" in The Hub. | Tony Wood | ||||
2017-494 | SCHO001 | correspondence | correspondence between the Estate office (Allen & Freame ) and Mr Bugg and Rev Seaman regarding repair of Boy's School wall 1906 | gift | St Mary's Church | ||
2017-495 | SCHO002 | correspondence | letter from Alice M Clarke giving notice of her resignation from Thornhill School Jan 10th 1919 | gift | St Mary's Church | ||
2017-496 | SCHO003 | document | hand written receipt with envelope addressed to Reverend C E Seaman 21.3.1923 ( See also SCHO004 - uncashed cheque) | gift | St Mary's Church | ||
2017-497 | SCHO004 | document | uncashed cheque for the National Provincial & Union Bank for £14-16s-1d made payable to the Rector & Churchwardens, together with envelope addressed to Rev C E Seaman . (See also SCHO 003 - receipt for this cheque) | gift | St Mary's Church | ||
2017-498 | SCHO005 | booklet | Various booklets on the rules and regulations issued by Dorset County Council Education Committee to the Rector of St Mary's Church for the governors of Stalbridge School | gift | St Mary's Church | ||
2017-499 | SCHO006 | letter | handwritten letter from Warmwell Rectory Dorchester re Stalbridge School about liability for rates payable during transition period (Dorset Schools Association) 1.7.1920 | gift | St Mary's Church | ||
2017-500 | SCHO007 | documents | pamphlets and papers from the Board of Eductaion in connection with various information and directives to schools 1891 - 1919 | gift | St Mary's Church | ||
2017-501 | SCHO008 | document | handwritten letter from George Gordon at North Cheriton to Mr Seaman re grant for school. Feb 14th year unknown | gift | St Mary's Church | ||
2017-502 | SCHO009 | documents | various letters to Rev Seaman concerning the schools of the parish - Stalbridge, Stourton Caundle, Stalbridge Weston, from Dorset County Council Eductaion Committee. Also various blank return forms 1916 - 1919 | gift | St Mary's Church | ||
2017-503 | SCHO010 | document | circular from The Dorset County Voluntary Schools Assoc regarding funding 1904 | gift | St Mary's Church | ||
2017-504 | SCHO011 | correspondence | letter from Dorset County Council Education Committee regarding the forming of a new District Education Sub-committee 30th June 1920 | gift | St Mary's Church | ||
2017-505 | SCHO012 | document | original copy of draft conveyance between The Rev Canon E S Merriman of Stalbridge School and Dorset County Council 1958 | gift | St Mary's Church | ||
2017-506 | SCHO013 | letters | Stalbridge Girls and Infant School - notification of increase in teachers salaries from 1st April 1919. names mentioned J Greenstock, A Williams, A F & L Golesworthy. | gift | St Mary's Church | ||
2017-507 | SCHO014 | cheque book stubs | cheque book stubs 24.10.1913 to 23.10. 1919 Counterfoil to Accountant (Dorchester) 4.12.1918. list of various expenditure 1916 relating to Stalbridge School | gift | St Mary's Church | ||
2017-508 | SCHO015 | letters | Letter from the War Dept. Land Agent to Rev. E S Merriman to relinquish the use of the pipe line and inspection chamber in the garden behind Stalbridge Junior School (veg garden to what was then the Rectory) and a letter from T Hedditch, Builder to undertake the work for the sum of £2.0s.0d -1949 | gift | St Mary's Church | ||
2017-509 | SCHO016 | documents | Box file containing unused stationary including forms for numbers attending each week, various postcard, forms for management meetings, requisition forms and letterheads . Early 1900's | gift | St Mary's Church | ||
2017-510 | SCHO017 | magazine article | magazine article by Hilary Townsend (Joy Rabbetts) about her memories of school in Stalbridge in the 1930's and teachers. Photo of Miss Pearse with Rev Saunders | unknown | |||
2017-511 | SCHO018 | book & documents | Stock Book for Stalbridge Junior C of E School listing all items on school premises. Also loose papers regarding lists of various items - gardening tools, needlework equipment, convector heaters 5.2.1966 | gift | Mr Chris Wiles | ||
2017-512 | SCHO019 | book | Admissions register for Stalbridge School - hard back book /pre printed. Handwritten names of scholars with admission numbers. Also attendance record from 4th May 1903 - 1922 | gift | Chris Wiles | 14.7.2017 | |
2017-513 | SCHO021 | book | Admissions register for Stalbridge School - handwritten with details of names addresses and attendance. \set 1960 -1971 | gift | Chris Wiles | ||
2017-514 | SCHO022 | book | Stalbridge Primary C of E School inventory book of furniture and general equipment 1979 | gift | Chris Wiles | ||
2017-515 | SCHO020 | book | Stalbridge Primary C of E School Inventory containing : furniture and general equipment, good returns nots Guarantee for scales, blottong paper. 1968 | gift | Chris Wiles | ||
2017-516 | SCHO023 | book | D.C.C. Education Committee Admissions Register for Stalbridge Primary School with names and addresses of pupils with dates of admission and withdrawal- mixed and infants sept 13th 1971 - Nov 27th 1978 | gift | Chris Wiles | ||
2017-517 | SCHO024 | book | D.C.C. Education Committee Admissions Register for Stalbridge Primary School with names and addresses of pupils with dates of admission and withdrawal- 11.12.1978 - 07.01.1991 | gift | Chris Wiles | ||
2017-518 | SCHO025 | book | D.C.C. Education Committee Admissions Register for Stalbridge C of E Junior School with names and addresses of pupils with dates of admission and withdrawal 9.11.1948 | gift | Chris Wiles | 14.7.2017 | |
2017-519 | SCHO026 | photograph | Stalbridge Top School Netball team with names: back row - Mr Trewella, Joan Francis,Anne (Nancy) Day, Betty Jeans, Mary Rabbetts, ? Miss Kite. front row - Evelyn Bennet, Olive New, Connie Perrott, Gladys Butler. 1937 | St Mary's Church ( John Foster-Pegg) | |||
2017-520 | SCHO027 | documents | Box file containing stationary and minute book from Stalbridge School including - attendance sheets, stationery application card,pre addressed cards,staff advertisement cards, envelope agenda forms, requisition forms etc. | gift | Chris Wiles | 13.12.2017 | |
2017-521 | SCHO028 | book | Diary / Log book for Stalbridge Boys School, handwriten entries 5th June 1882 - 1914 | gift | Tim Lee | 10.1.2018 | |
2017-522 | SCHO029 | photograph | photos of pupils at Stalbridge Primary School from 1959 with some names | gift | Mr J Parsons | ||
2017-523 | SDR001 | document | already catalogued see Accession no 2017-413 | ||||
2017-524 | SSTA001 | photograph | black & white photos of Stalbridge Station . a differently cropped image appears in "Blackmore Vale Camera - Roger Gutterige plate 104 about 1905 | gift | John Foster-Pegg | ||
2017-525 | SSTA002 | postcard | train at Stalbridge Station (2-6-2T41243) with level crossing and gates and porter October 1963 | Judith Ralph | |||
2017-526 | SSTA003 | photograph | Stalbridge station showing level crossing, signal box and waiting room 1960 - 1961 | St Mary's Church | |||
2017-528 | STST001 | photograph | Stalbridge High Street decorated for Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee | gift | Mrs J Harris | ||
2017-529 | STST002 | photograph | Stalbridge Market Cross and High Street. mid 20th century | unknown | |||
2017-530 | STST003 | photograph | photos of Stalbridge High Street showing shops, horse and rider, and local bus & crew 1920's | Stalbridge Photographic Archive | |||
2017-531 | STST004 | photograph | Station Road, Stalbridge looking east, decorated for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth11. 1953 Clive Moore confirmed that the wall on the old Doctors surgery was built after WW11 to replace railing taken away for war effort | Carol Eavis | |||
2017-532 | STST005 | newspaper cutting | cutting from Bournemouth Evening Echo with photo of Church Hill, Stalbridge and explanation for origins of town's name. 3rd March 1969 | gift | Tony and Lesley Wood | ||
2017-533 | STST006 | article | article with list of buildings, objects of interest and historical information in Stalbridge - The Ring, the pump,etc | Mrs J Harris | |||
2017-534 | STST007 | photograph | Stalbridge High Street with wooden hitching rails outside the bank - shops and people late 19th century (see also STST008) | gift | John Foster-Pegg from Walter Ricketts | 2016 | |
2017-535 | STST008 | photograph | Stalbridge High Street- enlarged copy of STST007 | John Foster-Pegg (Walter Ricketts) | |||
2017-536 | STST009 | photographs | Church Hill Salbridge looking north with groups of people and mounted soldiers coming down the hill 1890's | gift | John Foster-Pegg from Walter Ricketts | ||
2017-537 | STST010 | photographs | Five old photographs of Stalbridge: Old Roundhouse and Stocks,Old Market Place, Ring Street, High Street, Church Hill. Mounted on the reverse of a coloured advertisement for Milner Safes. Some of the images noted elsewhere as some of the earliest photographs of Stalbridge. Mid 19th Century | gift | Lesley Wood | 2016 | |
2017-538 | STST011/A | photograph postcard | Aerial view over the Ring to Grosvenor Road showing Westminster Cottages and gardens and Stalbridge Arms on postcard Photographers reference 3836 1969 -71 | gift | John Foster-Pegg from Fred Clark's collection | ||
2017-539 | STST011/B | photograph postcard | Aerial view of the development of West Acres including the gasometer, old station buildings and the Hut. 1969 -71. photographers ref 3837 | gift | John Foster-Pegg from Fred Clark's collection | ||
2017-540 | STST012 | photograph postcard | photographic postcard of Gold Street looking east towards The Old Rectory showing Milk Factory and cottages since demolished possibly 1920's | John Foster-Pegg from Fred Clark's collection | |||
2017-541 | STST012/A | photograph postcard | postcard titled "Gold Sreet, Stalbridge" (16) looking east down Gold Street with a number of girls 1920's | gift | John Foster-Pegg from Fred Clark's collection | ||
2017-542 | STST012/B | photograph postcard | postcard titled "Gold Street, Stalbridge (18) looking North up Gold Street - gentleman walking down 1920's | gift | John Foster-Pegg from Fred Clark's collection | ||
2017-543 | STST013 | photograph | view from St Mary's Church Tower showing the milk factory and chimney in Gold Street, cottages since demolished, and the High Street. | gift | John Foster-Pegg from Fred Clark's collection | ||
2017-544 | STST014 | photograph | The High Street looking south with railing each side of the road, scaffolding on Wayside. Late 19th century (1872 on original elsewhere) | gift | John Foster-Pegg from Fred Clark's collection) | ||
2017-545 | STST014/A | photograph | High Street showing Wayside with wooden scaffolding (Yellow laminated copy with details of other businesses) 1872 | St Mary's Church | |||
2017-546 | STST015 | photograph | Annual "Club Day" parade in May outside the present Crown Inn replaced after a fire. Photograph and caption featured in "Blackmore Vale Camera". yellow laminated copy | St Mary's Church | |||
2017-547 | STST016 | photograph postcard | High Street, showing Meaders original shop with the clock, decorated for Queen Victoria's Jubilee 1887, the original Crown Inn, thatched. On reverse - Mrs K Day, Tree Tops, also stamped Clarke & Son, Stalbridge. See also same original photograph PHO035. | Lesley & Tony Wood | |||
2017-548 | STST017 | photograph | Stalbridge High Street in the snow, when the village was cut off for several days - milk was supplied from Mr A Dufosee, Park Farm and bread from Dikes. 1978 | Brian Chenery | |||
2017-549 | STST018 | photograph postcard | original postcard of Stalbridge High Street sent in 1979 by Mrs Molly Meader to Mr & Mrs A Wood prior to their move to The Hind, renamed "York House". Published by Dearden & Wade, Bournemouth Ref 3821 | Lesley & Tony Wood | |||
2017-550 | STST019 | photographs | The High Street with horse and cart outside the Post Office and The Crown Inn. Late 19th century | St Mary's Church | |||
2017-551 | STST020 | photograph | New Council houses on Thornhill Road about 1950's | Chris & Julie Wiles | |||
2017-552 | STST021 | photograph | The Close. Newly built retirement homes off Ring Street behind the Methodist Chapel early 1950's | Chris & Julie Wiles | |||
2017-553 | STST022 | photograph | View of Church Hill looking north from Duck Lane up Church Hill. See original STST010. yellow laminated copy dated 1840 | unknown | |||
2017-554 | STST023 | photograph | collection of colour photographs showing various Stalbridge street scenes about 2000 | gift | John Foster-Pegg | 19.7.2017 | |
2017-555 | STST024 | photograph | View of the High Street from south to north from the paper shop 1930's | gift | St Mary's Church | ||
2017-556 | STST025 | photograph | View showing north end of Church Hill 1930's | gift | St Mary's Church | ||
2017-557 | STST026 | photograph | View of Stalbridge Church showing bottom of Church Hill in foreground and St Mary's Church tower in background. 1930's. ( before the red phone box) | gift | St Mary's Church | ||
2017-558 | STST027 | photograph | Anglesey Cottages built 1830-1831 yellow laminated copy circa 2000 | John Foster-Pegg | 20.9.2017 | ||
2017-559 | STST028 | photograph | view from the Market Cross to the bottom of Church Hill | gift | St Mary's Church | ||
2017-560 | STST029 | photograph | Cottages now demolished in Station Road (left hand side going down) on the site of the old Doctors surgery and above what is now Honey Pot Cottage circa 1930's | John Lambert | 16.10.2017 | ||
2017-561 | SWARS001 | photographs | photo of "The Home Guard" probably taken in Stalbridge Park - farm cottages in background with names on reverse | Stalbridge Players (A Wilson) | |||
2017-562 | SWARS002 | magazine article | short magazine article titled "Strangers in the Village" about WW11 evacuees in Stalbridge by Hilary Townsend (Joy Rabbetts) | unknown | 3.5.2017 | ||
2017-563 | SWARS003 | photograph | Group of officers of the Dorset Yeomanry Queen's Own - believed to be Territorial Unit ,1st SW Mounted Brigade - HQ in Sherborne. D Squad drew men from Gillingham, Shaftesbury, Stalbridge and Sturminster Newton 1914 - 1918 | gift | John Foster-Pegg | ||
2017-564 | SWARS004 | photograph | photograph of "The Home Guard" 1940's | gift | John and Margaret Porter | ||
2017-565 | SWARS005 | newspaper cutting | newspaper article about a display of photos in The Hub with names and details of the men who died in WW1 as they appear on the War Memorial in Stalbridge Churchyard. 4.11.2013 | gift | Stalbridge Library | ||
2017-566 | STCAU001/A | photograph postcard | After the fire at Stourton Caundle showing two gutted buildings, onlookers, motor car reg:HW2826, horse and cart. Cottage on left known as "Emmerdale". Hand writtne on reverse, but card not posted. The fire was in 1929 | gift | Olive Hancock from her mother Mrs Goobey | ||
2017-567 | STCAU001/B | photograph postcard | the aftermath of the fire at Stourton Caundle showing furniture and items recovered from the buildings, onlookers, bicycles and a car. The fire was in 1929 | gift | Olive Hancock from her mother Mrs Goobey | ||
2017-568 | STCAU001/C | photograph | before the fire at Stourton Caundle showing the cottages which were destroyed in the fire in 1929. One was the home of Alan Mullet's family | gift | Harry Dike | ||
2017-569 | STCAU002 | document | Index of the Archive from Stourton Caundle. This list refers to the Archive see STCAU 003 | gift | Philip Knott | ||
2017-570 | STCAU003 | archive | The Stourton Caundle Archive. see also the Archive Index STCAU 002 | gift | Philip Knott | ||
2017-571 | THORN001 | photograph postcard | photograph postcard showing picture of unknown woman, postmarked Dorchester and addressed to Miss Edie Gould, Thornhill Farm, possibly 1906 | gift | Ann Moore | ||
2017-572 | THORN002 | booklet | booklet documenting the life of Sir James Thornhill of Thornhill House, written by Irene Jones, July 1989 | gift | Lesley & Tony Wood | ||
2017-573 | THORN003 | document | proposal for the erection of a plaque to the memory of Sir James Thornhill in the Joseph Chapel and copy of email from Rev William Ridding Rector of St Mary's Church - 2015 | Lesley Wood | |||
2017-574 | THORN004 | correspondence | Correspondence regarding transfering the ownership of Thornhill School, between The Thornhill Estate office (Allen & Freame), The Palace, Salisbury, Stalbridge Rectory (Rev Seaman), MIss Parke of Thornhill House ( Bartlett & Sons, Sherborne) 1903 | gift | St Mary's Church | ||
2017-575 | THORN005 | document | copy of legal document to enable the purchase and surrender of the Crown leases of the Thornhill Estate, plus certificate of contract to be confirmed by an Act of Parliament, during the reign of George 111. 12th May 1815 | gift | Dr G Tapper | Shaftesbury | 3.1.2018 |
2017-576 | TITHE001 | documents | Tithe Redemption certificates from the Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries in handwritten envelopes. 1921 -1923 | gift | St Mary's Church | ||
2017-577 | TITHE002 | document | Tithe Redemption Commission - rent charge liability in respect of Chancel repairs in St Mary's Church 1949 | gift | St Mary's Church | ||
2017-578 | TITHE003 | booklet | Tithe rent- charge, Owners Union. A report of the council and list of members . 1890 - 91 | gift | St Mary's Church | ||
2017-579 | TITHE004 | booklet | A brief explaination of the Tithe Act 1891 and its provisions | gift | Mrs John Harris | ||
2017-580 | TITHE005 | document | Extracted information from the Tithe Apportionments for Back Lane (Grove Lane) with map/plan and 1841 census entries for Back Lane as a comparison. Modern extract of information | gift | Mrs J Harris | ||
2017-581 | TRAN001 | document | used single journey bus ticket by Nicolson's Bus Service for 7 shillings - destination unknown | Mrs John Harris | |||
2018-001 | SSTA004 | artifact | metal stencil plate for Stalbridge Station - mid 1860's | gift | Keith Watts | 31.1.2018 | |
2018-002 | SCHU102 | book | hard back book of Stalbridge Parish Magazine from Jan 1880 | gift | Clive Moore | ||
2018-003 | ASSOC012/CKT | photograph | Stalbridge Cricket Club with names on reverse- early 1960's | gift | Michael Wines | ||
2018-004 | PPL018 | photograph | Mr Charles C Moore and Elizabeth (Bessie) Moore and George E Prideaux and Kassia Prideaux in the garden at West Mill -1920's | Mrs John Harris | 7.2.2018 | ||
2018-005 | MKTX010 | newspaper cutting | article about the bollards built to protect the Market Cross with picture of John Foster-Pegg Chairman of Stalbridge Town Council in front of the Cross | John Foster-Pegg | 7.2.2018 | ||
2018-006 | ASSOC013 | photograph | Moving Stalbridge Scout Hut - photo showing Adrian Dalziel driving car with trailor - with John and David Foster-Pegg, Neil Powers, Ian Moore and others pictured in the trailer. The Hut was collected from Piddlehinton Camp.The Scout Hut was sited at Stalbridge Hall, and later replaced with a new building. 1980's | gift | John Foster-Pegg | ||
2018-007 | ASSOC014 | photograph | group of five Boy Scouts with Scout leader all in uniform and standing in front of a bell tent | gift | John Foster-Pegg | ||
2018-008 | ASSOC016/FBL | newspaper cutting | picture from the Blackmore Vale Magazine showing the under 8's football team with names entered in a "5 a side" tournament- 2014 | gift | Stalbridge Library | ||
2018-009 | SCHO030 | newspaper cutting | article and picture of Stalbridge School junior football team when they were joint winners with Blandford in 1955 | gift | Chris Wiles | 21.2.2018 | |
2018-010 | NWS019 | newspaper | The Blackmore Vale Magazine with article about Meaders 125th anniversary celebrations. see pages 64 - 65- 27th March 1998 | gift | Tony & Lesley Wood | 21.2.2018 | |
2018-011 | ASSOC015/FBL | photographs | photos of Stalbridge Football Club from 1960's - 70's mostly named | gift | Chris and Julie Wiles | 21.2.2018 | |
2018-012 | PHO063 | photograph | group of ladies seated for "Ladies Day" names copied from original, written on reverse: Mother , Mrs Bugg, Mrs Barnett, Mrs Curtis, Mrs Winsor? Mrs Louch, Mrs Taylor, Mrs Lark, Miss Antell. Also pphotographic copy of original postcard. See also Tim Lee's photographic archive G14. about 1906 | St Mary's Church | |||
2018-013 | PHO064 | photographs | group of revellers on the Market Cross, some in uniform, with bunting in the background - possibly celebrating VE Day 1945. named Connie Philpot nee Guy with her husband John Philpotin front . | gift | John Foster-Pegg | 21.2.2018 | |
2018-014 | CONV003 | document | Lease between Charles Meader & Dorset County Council for the Old Drill Hall , Station Road for use as an Air Raid Precautions Respirator Store. 20th July 1938 | gift | Lesley Wood | 21.2.2018 | |
2018-015 | PHO065 | photograph | original small photograph of The Old Curiosity Shop in the High Street, owned by Charles Meader which he had as an antique shop. 1950's | gift | Lesley & Tony Wood | 21.2.2018 | |
2018-016 | ASSOC017/FBL | newspaper cutting | cutting from the BVM of Stalbridge Youth Football Club showing the winners of the 5 a side tournement, hosted by Stalbridge. 25.4.2014 | gift | Stalbridge Library | 21.2.2018 | |
2018-017 | BUSI023 | photograph | interior of Stalbridge Saw Mills with two named workers ; Jack Parsons and Leo Rideout (from Okeford) 1950's | gift | Jack Parsons | ||
2018-018 | STST032 | photograph postcard | Grove Lane looking down from Grove Lane Close to "Sylcott" at the bottom of Barrow Hill, including "Linnets" and "Pixies Cottage" 1950's | ST Mary's Church | 28.2.2018 | ||
2018-019 | MAPS005 | map | Replica of "Old Map of Dorsetshire 1610" in cardboard envelope originally produced in 1610 | gift | Mr & Mrs Brian Scott | 28.2.2018 | |
2018-020 | EVT009 | poster | poster advertising an exhibition of Old Stalbridge held at Gugglrton GAllery to raise funds for St Mary's Church Carillon Restoration fund - 18th/19th Nov 2000 Includes copy of photo outside the Red lion. Exhibition organised by John & Christine Foster-Pegg for "The Friends of St Mary's" 2000 | gift | John Foster-Pegg | ||
2018-021 | STST031 | drawing | Pen and Ink drawing looking up Church Hill from The Red Lion toward the Church. Drawn by Mrs C Moss - Telegraph.1930's Original held by Michael Wines | gift | Michael Wines | 28.2.2018 | |
2018-022 | SCHU058 | newspaper cutting | Photograph postcard and article in BVM dated 12.9.1997 entitled "Ringing Down" showing the Church bells outside St Mary's Church in 1926 when they were taken down for repair. They were taken down again 71 years later and reported in the BVM with all the names of people. Also photographic postcard of same image with people and notes on inscriptions on the bells. | gift | Julie Wiles | ||
2018-023 | PPL021 | photograph | W.J.(Bill) Dike, father of Percy, Cyril and May, husband of Ada nee Dewfall. Founder of Dike and Sons, Stalbridge. 1930's | gift | Lesley & Tony Wood | 28.2.2018 | |
2018-024 | STST030 | photograph | The bottom of Gold Street showing the Milk Factory, the Market Cross and surrounding houses 1940's | gift | Michael Wines | 28.2.2018 | |
2018-025 | PHO066 | photograph | Stalbridge Cricket Club Team named - back row : Jamie Dike,Sally Williams, Roy Foreshaw, Chris Miles, Ryan Cains, Steve Foreshaw, Hayden Williams, Jason Forsey, Simon MIles, Clive Moore, Mike Clarkson. Middle row: Colin Eggleton, Colin Moore, Mark Chant, Paul Waddington, Richard Waltham, Matthew Chant. Front Row : Matthew Williams, Chris Hedges, Harry Dike. approx 2002 | John Foster-Pegg | |||
2018-026 | PPL020 | newspaper cutting | cutting from the BVM about Bradley Downton-Jones, titled "Motoring - Bradley sets sights on British Superbike Paddock" 13th Dec 2013 | gift | Stalbridge Library | 28.2.2018 | |
2018-027 | BBS031 | book | soft backed book titled "The Stalbridge Inheritance 1780 - 1854" by Irene Jones about the history of Stalbridge Estate and town and also Robert Boyle - with photographs | gift | Jude Watts | 14.3.2018 | |
2018-028 | MEADS072 | photograph | photograph of a whippet standing on Meader's motorbike which was used for deliveries, in front of No6 Station Road, showing building materials which were stored hehind the cornstore next door. Late 1940's | gift | Tony & Lesley Wood | 14.3.2018 | |
2018-029 | SCHU059 | photographs | numerous photographs of The restoration of St Mary's Church bells - 1. Bells after re-hanging, 2. Bells leaving Stalbridge for Bridport, 3. Bells leaving Stalbridge, 4. Bell re-hung, 5. Inscription on the bells. 2000 | gift | John Foster-Pegg | 14.3.2018 | |
2018-030 | MEADF043 | photograph | Headly Meader, son of Jesse Meader who was Charles Meader's brother. Headly emigrated to New Zealand. In the photo he is possibly wearing Colonial uniform | gift | Lesley Wood | 14.3.2018 | |
2018-031 | MEADS073 | invoice | Charles Meader - handwritten invoice for household items of furniture - June 1900 | gift | Tony & Lesley | 14.3.2018 | |
2018-032 | PPL019 | photograph | Civic opening of The Hub showing Tracey Watson, John Smith,Tim Lee, Graham Carr-Jones, Diana (Danny) Hine, and Katie Garland. 20.9.2013 | gift | Stalbridge Library | 21.3.2018 | |
2018-033 | SCHU061B | photograph | original mounted photograph of the Bells of St Mary's Church before returning June 1926 | gift | John Foster-Pegg | 21.3.2018 | |
2018-034 | SCHU060 | photographs | collection eleven photographs of people watching the removal of the bells from St Mary's Church. 2000 | gift | John Foster-Pegg | 21.3.2018 | |
2018-035 | PHO069 | photographs | Procession at the bottom of Church Hill, many people some in fancy dress - possibly walking to Stalbridge Park for the Flower Show 1920's | John Parsons | 21.3.2018 | ||
2018-036 | PHO068 | photographs | mixed groups of Stalbridge people: school outings, flower shows, shooting party, students - some identified.. Mid to late 20th century | John Parsons | 21.3.2018 | ||
2018-037 | MEADS075 | photograph | The staff of Meaders outside the shop taken at the time of their 125th anniversary. named L to R - Tash?, Trudy Clarkson, Ron Eastes, Lesley Wood, Tony Wood, Yvonne Drew, Peter Christopher, Pat Riches - with Carys the Corgi 1998 | gift | John Foster-Pegg | 21.3.2018 | |
2018-038 | PHO067 | photograph | Charles and Agnes Meader sitting with others in the rear of a charabang - unknown setting. Handwirtten on back Bob Rabbetts (grandson) 1920's | Lesley & Tony Wood | 21.3.2018 | ||
2018-039 | MEADS074 | photograph | Meaders of Stalbridge shop front on the corner of Station Road and High Street probably taken at the time of their 125th anniversary 1998 | John Foster-Pegg | |||
2018-040 | MAPS006 | plan | coloured map showing nine lots for sale by auction by Messrs John Jeffery and Son. from lots bought in the 1918 sale of Stalbridge Estate. Mostly fields, also Home Farm and Guggleton Farm. 1925 | on long term loan | Lesley & Tony Wood | 28.3.2018 | |
2018-041 | STST033 | photograph | aerial photo of Gold Street circa 1950's | Mr & Mrs M Cripps | |||
2018-042 | GENHIST021 | newspaper article | short article about the history of the Stalbridge Community Office with photograph of the opening of the original office in Ring Street in 1997 | unknown | 28.3.2018 | ||
2018-043 | CONV004 | document | an indenture from the Earl of Uxbridge (Lord Stalbridge) to the lease of land to Mr Thomas Bartlett. Thought to be part of Grays Farm, Stalbridge 1789 | gift | Robert Lovell | ||
2018-044 | CONV005 | document | Indenture to the trustees of the National School of Stalbridge from The Marquis of Anglesey (also Earl of Uxbridge) with a transcript of the text 1850 | Mr & Mrs Cripps | Knapp House | ||
2018-045 | GENHIST020 | document | Notes on a talk given by Tim Lee on "Recollections of the Third Cod War" to Sherborne Probus club 2.8.2017 | gift | Tim Lee | The Old School House | |
2018-046 | STEST014 | catalogue | Revisions of the first edition of the Particulars of Sale re Stalbridge Estate Sale 1918. Includes the outlying agricultural portions of the Motcombe Estate with Towns of Shaftesbury and Stalbridge | on long term loan | Lesley Wood | 4.4.2018 | |
2018-047 | SCHO032 | photograph | group photograph of staff and pupils of Stalbridge School together with a photcopy with names - early 1965-66. Photo copy in exhibition folder | gift | Chris Wiles | 4.4.2018 | |
2018-048 | MEADS076 | invoices | cardboard box of invoices from companies supplying Charles Meader with goods for the shop sorted by company 1890's | gift | Tony and Lesley Wood | 4.4.2018 | |
2018-049 | SCHO031 | photograph | Group of Stalbridge School children (year 3/4) and thier teacher Michael Tetley sitting on the steps at Old Wardour Castle. taken by Debbie Barter 1996 | gift | 4.4.2018 | ||
2018-050 | STEST013 | letter | letter dated February 1918 to Messrs H & F Rabbetts, Antioch Farm from Lord Stalbridge advising of the forthcoming sale of the Stalbridge Estate, giving reasons and regrets, with envelope. | gift | Lesley Wood | 4.4.2018 | |
2018-051 | SCHU062 | photograph | Members of St Mary's Church Choir outside the South door of the Church, together with a photocopy with names. Late 1960's | gift | Shirley Cawley | 4.4.2018 | |
2018-052 | MEADS077 | invoices | bundle of invoices to and from Charles (Chas) Meader and Mr A Harris for goods, repairs, furniture. Written in pencil 1897 - 1903 | gift | Lesley & Tony Wood | 4.4.2018 | |
2018-053 | BUSI024 | photographs | two photographs of the Glove Factory, Silk House Barton, taken to mark the completion of the buildings. Late 1930's | gift | Sue Stone | 11.4.2018 | |
2018-054 | PRI025 | photograph | studio photograph of Lionel Prideaux in the uniform of the Royal Flying Corps WW1 See Also PRI002 | gift | Peter Prideaux | 11.4.2018 | |
2018-055 | PPL023 | photoghraphs | Collection of photocopies of photographs 1. Reverend Asquith, Rector from 1920 - 1929 , 2. Ron Curtis who kept the Stalbridge Arms 1929 3. five group photos of WI party 1954, 4. Carnival float 1953 5. Stalbridge WI Pantomime 1948, one group photo including Rev Asquith. | gift | Mr M Lewis | 11.4.2018 | |
2018-056 | STEST015 | document | 2x original copies of Act of Parliament for inclosing lands in the parish of Stalbridge dated 1811 in the reign of George 111, covering commons and wastelands estimated at approx 500 acres. See STEST016 for a copy of this document | gift | Dr Geoffrey Tapper and Ian Semple | 18.4.2018 | |
2018-057 | PPL022 | newspaper cuttings | Cuttings form the Horse & Hounds - Len Jenkinson owner of "Stalbridge Bill" and jockey Rilly Goschen.. Also 1966 Hennessy Gold Cup won by "Stalbridge Colonist" owned by Mr Harry Duffosee who farmed and bred horses at Stalbridge Park Farm | gift | Mrs Diana Hine | 18.4.2018 | |
2018-058 | SCHU063 | photograph | group from the Ladies Bible Class including : Mary Hatcher, Mrs William Hopkins, Mrs Wiles, and Maria Neal early 1900's | gift | Joan Bryan | ||
2018-059 | GENHIST022 | newspaper cutting | article from the Times - Herald written by Olive Knott on some of the history of Stalbridge entitled "Fiery Fate for Gamekeepers Daughter" 1969 | gift | Mrs Diana Hine | ||
2018-060 | STST034 | photographs | collection of street scenes : Church Hill, High Street, Grosvenor Rd, Ring Street, The Market Cross, The Church, and The Lion Gates. 1930's - 1950's | gift | Mr M Lewis | 18.4.2018 | |
2018-061 | HENAIR001 | document | Detailed study of the History of Henstridge Airfield and HMS Dipper (Royal Naval Air Station, Henstridge) with diagrams, maps and drawings. Researched and written by Duncan Black, Yeovil College as part of the Higher Diploma. 1999 - 2001 | Geoff Jarvis | Henstridge Airfield | 18.4.2020 | |
2018-062 | PPL024 | newspaper cutting | two newspaper articles about Harry Dufosee, Stalbridge Park Farm and his horse Stalbridge Colonist | gift | Mrs Diana Hine | 25.4.2018 | |
2018-063 | STST035 | photograph postcard | Stalbridge Market Cross taken from the High Street looking towards Red Lion Court 1970's | gift | Mrs Diana Hine | 25.4.2018 | |
2018-064 | GROS003 | document | short typewritten biography of Lord Stalbridge /Richard Grosvenor, 1837 - 1912. including his interest in the Railway and Transport. Also the history of "Stalbridge Dock", the port of Garston, and its link to Lord Stalbridge. | Lesley Wood | 25.4.2018 | ||
2018-065 | BUSI025 | invoices | invoice and letter from Leslie W Hobbs (Les Hobbs) in rhyme made out to Jane Rabbetts (approx 5 years old) about a fitting for a coat. signed ppDB HOBBS- Hobby 1 22.11.1950 | Jane Craven | 2.5.2018 | ||
2018-066 | SCHU064 | documents | Extracts of births, marriages and deaths taken from bound copies of the Parish Magazines from 1878 - 1885 by Julie Wiles 9 (Julie has transcribed exactly as it was printed) | 2.5.2018 | |||
2018-067 | MEADS078 | documents | collection of samples, correspondence, invoices and receipts from crockery, china and earthenware suppliers, with colour illustrations 1890 - 1900's. a letter from Raleigh Cycles dated 1945 | gift | Tony & Lesley Wood | 2.5.2018 | |
2018-068 | STST036 | photographs | photocopies of old views of Stalbridge Sreets: High Street, Church Hill, Gold Street. Some with people, horses and carts Late 19th / early 20th century | gift | Joan Bryan | 9.5.2018 | |
2018-069 | PHO070 | photographs | Christingle at St Mary's Church showing prepared Christingle oranges, Church members - Wally Rickets, Joan Bryan, Mr & Mrs Godden and Doris Clarke | gift | Joan Bryan | 9.5.2018 | |
2018-070 | BLDS011 | photographs | Glebe Court and different aspects of The Knapp, from 1930's to 1960's. With notation referring to the Jeans family who lived there. Also 1901 census recording occupants at that time. | Peter Robinson | 9.5.2018 | ||
2018-071 | GROS005 | document | Basic family tree of the Grosvenor family starting with Richard Grosvenor (1795 -1869) up to 21st Century with additional notes. | Lesley Wood | 9.5.2018 | ||
2018-072 | BLDS012 | photographs | Original postcard photograph of The Knapp, also three photographs of the Knapp at the top of Gold Street/Grove Lane: 1. Glebe Court, 2. Top of Grove Lane with Glebe court to right, a cottage in the centre and two cottages on left now demolished. 3. Two cottages now demolished on site of Chestnut View at end of Church Walk. 1900-1910 | gift | Peter Robinson | 9.5.2018 | |
2018-073 | STEST016 | document | Act of Parliament inclosing land, 500 acres of "Commons & Waste Lands" in Stalbridge by Lord Uxbridge in 1811. see also STEST015 | unknown | 9.5.2018 | ||
2018-074 | STEST017 | magazine article | Articles in Dorset Life March 2008 "The Fall of the House of Stalbridge" by Alan J Miller re the sale of Shaftesbury 1918; Richard Grosvenor 1st Lord Stalbridge and his son Hugh Raife, 2nd Lord Stalbridge and his sale of the estates. Hugh was killed in a flying accident in 1930. Also reference to Motcombe House | Lesley Wood | |||
2018-075 | BLDS013 | newspaper article | article in BVM entitled "The Old Butchers Shop" detailing the history of the shop in the high Street from early 1900's written by Hilary Townsend (Joy Rabbetts) | Peter Robinson | 9.5.2018 | ||
2018-076 | STEST018 | newspaper cutting | report on the 1918 sale of Shaftesbury and Stalbridge Estates by Lord Stalbridge. Details of properties, tenants, purchasers & amounts paid | Lesley Wood | 9.5.2018 | ||
2018-077 | MEADF044 | letter | letter to A G (Gar) Meader from Mr JC Wood with a proposal to rent /buy "The Old Curiosity Shop" dated 19th July 1960. Not acted upon. (with a reference to his son Dick Meader) 1960 | gift | Lesley Wood | ||
2018-078 | BUSI026 | article | recollections by Clive Moore describing the tenants and owners of farms in the Parish of Stalbridge as he remembers | Clive Moore | 16.5.2018 | ||
2018-079 | STEST019 | letter | Letter to Charles Meader from Solicitors Freame, Light & Wyld re: Segeant Major Stanbrook's tenancy of the Library & Reading Room (previously The Hind Inn) which was purchased by Charles Meader after the 1918 Stalbridge Estate sale. Letter dated 15.8.1919 | gift | Lesley Wood | 16.5.2018 | |
2018-080 | GROS006 | document | printed card relating to the marriage of "The Right Hon Lord Richard Grosvenor MP and The Hon Beatrice Vesey" 5th Nov 1874( in fragile condition) | gift | Mrs H Redman | 23.5.2018 | |
2018-081 | CONV006 | documents | collection of conveyances, plans, maps and various documents tracing the development of the Westacres Estate, specifically plot 169 later no , Duncliffe Close 1925 - 1990's | gift | Robert Lovell | 23.5.2018 | |
2018-082 | MEADS079 | letter | Letter to Charles Meader from Lord Stalbridge "Willbury", Salisbury, replying to Charles Meader's request for some refurbishment of his shop and house at the top of Station Road. 7th March 1887 | gift | Lesley Wood | 23.5.2018 | |
2018-083 | PPL025 | photograph | Stalbridge Youth Club and headmaster holding a trophy. also Mr & Mrs Walters (Chemist) a teacher and Mr Horn. names identified with photo. about 1957 | Mr Richard Curtis | 23.5.2018 | ||
2018-084 | ASSOC018/FBL | document | programme for the County Cup Final of the Dorset Football Association 25th April 1996 for the Dorset Junior Cup between Stalbridge and Weston United with an autographed list of the Stalbridge team. | gift | Sally Bowles | 23.5.2018 | |
2018-085 | SCHU065 | document | record of the bells of St Mary's Church and their inscriptions including names & dates | St Mary's Church | 20.5.2018 | ||
2018-086 | PRI026 | artifact | metal plaque/label from a milk churn stamped "C & G Prideaux, S & D. J.R. Stalbridge Station". Used to identify milk churns to ensure their return to home railway station. C & G Prideaux owned the milk factory in Gold Street. 1980's Badly damaged, in two pieces. see also PRI024 | unknown | 30.5.2018 | ||
2018-087 | SCHU066 | Duplicate in SCHU032 | |||||
2018-088 | GENHIST023 | photographs | DVD's of Stalbridge & Thornhill views | gift | John Lambert | 20.5.2018 | |
2018-089 | MEADS080 | artifact | Mazawattee Tea tin and lid with price 1/6 (one shilling and six pence)Half pound size "Delicious Mazawattee Tea" printed on lid | gift | Tony & Lesley Wood | 20.5.2018 | |
2018-090 | GROS007 | letters | two letters from Elspeth Huxley regarding a request for copies of a photo of Lord Stalbridge and one from an unknown person. Elspeth Huxley is the grand-daughter of Lord Stalbridge | Tony and Lesley Wood | 30.5.2018 | ||
2018-091 | BUSI027 | documents | annual reports and statement of accounts relating to Stalbridge Gas, Coal and Coke Company, showing general accounts, income and expentiture and profit and loss. 1904, 0905, 1911 | gift | Geoff Jeanes | 5.6.2018 | |
2018-092 | STEST020 | document | list of properties bought by Charles Meader in the 1918 Stalbridge Estate Sale, with their auction price and tenants - Hobbs, Shute, J Davidge, Ham and Senior, Stanbrook and Meader | Lesley Wood | 6.6.2018 | ||
2018-093 | PHO071 | photographs | A wallet containing colour photographs of Senior Citizens Christmas party at Stalbridge Hall. The club was run by the Hall Committee, Vic Ford was MC. Late 1990's | Stalbridge Players | 13.6.2018 | ||
2018-094 | STEST021 | catalogue | a revision of the summary of holdings for auction on September 3rd 1918 for the Motcombe Estate with Shaftesbury and Stalbridge. | gift | Mrs C Simms | 13.6.2018 | |
2018-095 | STPL001 | documents | The Stalbridge Players Archive from 1952 - 2019, containing scrapbooks, scripts, photos and programmes. Another box with album of "The Rivals" and assorted programmes. in 3 three boxes | Stalbridge Player | 13.6.2018 | ||
2018-096 | PHO072 | photograph | photographs of The Market Cross on two thick cards Titled: "View before the damage" and "Cross and Canopy after the damage". | unknown | 13.6.2018 | ||
2018-097 | STEST022 | document | list of documents relating to the Grosvenor family dating from 1874 - 1918 possibly from the 1918 sale of the estate | gift | Mrs C Syms | ||
2018-098 | BUSI028 | documents | A brief history of Dike and Son Ltd in Stalbridge and other towns in Dorset from the shop starting in Stalbridge in 1851 to the new superstore opening in 2007 written by Andy Dike | Andy Dike | 13.6.2018 | ||
2018-099 | SCHU067 | magazine article | an article entitled "Church and Chapel in Stalbridge" from the Dorset Year Book relating to social occations at St Mary's Church, The Methodist Chapel and Congregational Chapel, by Hilary Townsend (Joy Rabbetts) see also SCHU 038 | Sally Millington | 27.6.2018 | ||
2018-100 | MKTX011 | document | part of an extract of an article on the Market Cross by Mrs EW Coward who was an astromomer and historian. She and her husband were the local pharmasists | loan | Mrs Ann Moore | 27.6.2018 | |
2018-101 | GROS008 | magazine article | copy of an article in the Dorset Year Book written by Laurence Clark giving a history of the Grosvenor Family in Stalbridge | Sally Millington | 27.6.2018 | ||
2018-102 | SCHU068 | document | copy print of the seal of John of Stalbridge, Abbot of Sherborne who granted the licence for the market at Stalbridge on behalf of Edward 1. Also print cut from "Monasticum Anglicanum" showing him as "John de Staplebridge" 1285 - 1310 | Ann Moore | 27.6.2018 | ||
2018-103 | STST037 | magazine article | copy of article in Dorset Life with a brief description of Stalbridge and 20 black and white photos of shops, houses and interesting features | Sally Millington | 27.6.2018 | ||
2018-104 | ASSOC019 | document | original handwritten programme for a concert by the Choral Society. 6th Feb 1929. At some stage written over in biro. | loan | Anne Moore | 27.6.2018 | |
2018-105 | SCHU069 | photographs | photographs taken during a Service in St Mary's Church, possibly Midnight service | gift | Ann Moore | 27.6.2018 | |
2018-106 | GENHIST024 | magazine article | copy of an article written by Irene Jones "Stalbridge's Loss, Sturminster's Gain" covering the markets in Stalbridge back to 1286 and it's development up to the removing of the rails in 1896 | Sally Millington | 27.6.2018 | ||
2018-107 | BOY003 | documents | copy of extracts about Robert Boyle taken from various sources by Irene Jones 1992 includes a diagram of Boyle's first Air Pump. | SAlly Millington | 27.6.2018 | ||
2018-108 | MEADF045 | newspaper cutting | copy of article in the Western Gazette June 21st 1901 about "local athlete" Edgar Albert Meader (1878 -1915). Edgar was the 2nd son of Charles and Agnes Meader 1878 - 1915. | copied by Jacqui Wragg | 12.7.2018 | ||
2018-109 | STST038 | photograph | copy of photograph of The Red Lion Hotel with adjoining cottages and shop with horse and carriage, cart and people Late 1800's | Keith Watts | 12.7.2018 | ||
2018-110 | BBS032 | booklet | a series of occasional papers on aspects of the history of the Gillingham area including references to Stalbridge see page 11 2017 | John Porter | |||
2018-111 | SCHU070 | booklet | extracts of various records of St Mary's Church from 1690 - 1999 two copies | St Mary's Church | 17.7.2018 | ||
2018-112 | SCHU071 | newspaper cutting | newspaper article titled "More Money Neded" reporting a meeting of the annual parochial meeting of St Mary's Church . Late 1940's early 50's | St Mary's Church | 18.7.2018 | ||
2018-113 | MEADS081 | photographs | a collection of photographs and postcards describing items for sale in The Old Curiosity Shop in the High St, which was owned by Charles Meader. Early 1900's | gift | Lesley & Tony Wood | 17.7.2018 | |
2018-114 | CEL007 | photograph | copy of photograph of Senior Citizens tea party for the Coronation of George V1 1937 held in "The Hut" which was on the site of the present Stalbridge Hall | gift | John Foster-Pegg | 18.7.2018 | |
2018-115 | SCHU072 | booklet | Type written notes on St Mary's Church , Stalbridge Parish Church - mostly out of Hutchins | St Mary's Church | 18.7.2018 | ||
2018-116 | GROS009 | magazine article | copy of an article in the Dorset Year Book about "The Rt Hon Lord Richard de Aquila Grosvenor, Lord Stalbridge, 1st Baron Stalbridge written by Laurence Clark | Sally Millington | |||
2018-117 | GROS011 | magazine article | copy of article in the Dorset Year Book covering the life and death of Captain The Hon Hugh Raufe Grosvenor (1904 - 1930) Son of the Hon Mr & Mrs Hugh Grosvenor, by Lawrence Clark son of Lord Stalbridge | Sally Millington | 25.7.2018 | ||
2018-118 | GROS010 | magazine article | copy of an article in the Dorset Year Book about The Right Hon Lady Theodora Guest, daughter of Richard Grosvenor (2nd Marquis of Westminster) written by Laurence Clark | Sally Millington | 27.7.2018 | ||
2018-119 | GROS012 | magazine article | copy of an article in Dorset Year Book about the life of Gladys Elizabeth, Baroness Stalbridge - wife of the Hon Hugh Grosvenor (later Lord Stalbridge) by Lawrence Clark | Sally Millington | 25.7.2018 | ||
2018-120 | PPL026 | magazine article | copy of an article in the Dorset Year Book by Hilary Townsend (Joy Rabbetts) about her Great Uncle George Rabbetts | Sally Millington | 25.7.2018 | ||
2018-121 | GENHIST025 | magazine article | article written by Hilary Townsend (Joy Rabbetts) titled "Blue Cheese, Ripe with a taste of Nostalgia " relaing to cheese making in Stalbridge going back to the 1870's | Sally Millington | 25.7.2018 | ||
2018-122 | WI001 | newspaper cutting | newspaper cutting with photograph of Stalbridge Women's Institute 21st birthday dinner - several ladies and two named cutting a cake 1950's | Ann Moore | 25.7.2018 | ||
2018-123 | STEST023 | document | statement to The Right Honorable Lord Stalbridge by Charles Bastable Scammell disclaiming his rights to unenclosed land in Landshire Lane. Signed by CB Scammell of Rhodes House Farm 15.2.1927 | Sally Millington | 25.7.2018 | ||
2018-124 | MEADF046 | recollections | Personal recollections and thoughts about Dick (Richard) Meader- grandson of Charles Meader, by his nephew Tim Sharp 1996 with a photograph of Dick on the front. | Sally Millington | 1.8.2018 | ||
2018-125 | ASSOC020 | newspaper cutting | An article celebrating five years of Stalbridge Community Library.- original page from the Blackmore Vale Magazine July 2018 | 1.8.2018 | |||
2018-126 | SCHO033 | photograph | Stalbridge Boys Group 1 - 1920 Photo of boys outside their school at the top of Church Hill, opposite the gates to Stalbridge Park | 8.8.2018 | |||
2018-127 | HENAIR002 | documents | A brief history of the building of Henstridge Airfield in 1943 and changing the course of the River Stour. Taken from a display produced by Tony Wood for the Airfield in 2018 | Tony Wood | 8.8.2018 | ||
2018-128 | ASSOC025/FBL | photograph | Stalbridge Football Club - postcard of the winning team of the 1932 - 33 Dorset Cup | gift | Clive Moore | 8.8.2018 | |
2018-129 | ASSOC027/FBL | photograph | Stalbridge Football Club, part of the winning team 1932/33 taken at the football pitch when it was in Lower Road, now Coppern Way - Goal keeper: Claud Jeanes | gift | Clive Moore | 8.8.2018 | |
2018-130 | ASSOC026/FBL | photograph | Stalbridge Football Club in their new seasons strip - some names: back row - Roger Else, Mike Pawley, Chris Chubb, Nigel Hann, Julian Else, Brenda Else outside Roger Else butchers shop | gift | John Foster-Pegg | ||
2018-131 | PPL027 | newspaper cutting | Group of Dorset Mayors, including Tony Wood, Chairman of Stalbridge Town Council, meeting a Suffolk mare at the Gillingham Rare Breeds Centre 6th Feb 1992 | Tony & Lesley Wood | 8.8.2018 | ||
2018-132 | GENHIST026 | photograph | Pub Clock displayed in auction room in July 2018 - tin, black and cloisonned enamel clock "Sam Elford, Stalbridge". Thought to have been in the Red Lion 1870's - 1890's | gift | Mr D. Harris (Tweed) | 23.8.2018 | |
2018-133 | MEADF047 | photograph | Charles & Agnes Meader and their nine children (twin girls died aged 2) in their garden,( now The Maples owned by Charles Meader's great ganddaughter.) Edgar and Gar with bicycles. Late 1890's - with all names | Lesley Wood | 22.8.2018 | ||
2018-134 | PPL028 | newspaper cutting | a fundraising "bash" for Brian Spiller (Stalbridge Garden Society) at Stalbridge Hall with Stalbridge Singers 20.7.2018 | gift | Christine Foster-Pegg | 22.8.2018 | |
2018-135 | CAT006 | advertisement | Robertson's Napierian Coffee Machine - an illustrated list of coffee making machines sold by Chas Meader. Late 19th Century | Tony & Lesley Wood | 22.8.2018 | ||
2018-136 | ASSOC021/CKT | photograph | photograph of Clive Moore receiving the "Torch Trophy" at a reception at Fortnum & Masons from HRH Duke of Edinburgh, for his work for Dorset Cricket 1970's | gift | Clive Moore | 22.8.2018 | |
2018-137 | BLDS014 | photograph | Print of The Old Thatch in Gold Street, showing cottage part thatched and part tiled. hand coloured. Mid 20th century | gift | Helena Redman | 8.8.2018 | |
2018-138 | SCHO034 | documents | collection of documents and correspondence relating to the founding of Stalbridge National School in 1832 | gift | Chris Wiles | 29.8.2018 | |
2018-139 | ASSOC022 | photograph | photo of a framed tapestry which hangs in Stalbridge Hall composed of panels depicting views and aspects of Stalbridge. Made by Stalbridge Women's Institute to celebrate the Millenium | John Foster-Pegg | 12.9.2018 | ||
2018-140 | SCHU073 | photograph | St Mary's Church Choir, on reverse "BBC broadcast 1949". Also 3 copies of same photo - with some names | Lesley Wood | 12.9.2020 | ||
2018-141 | PPL029 | photograph | Dick Meader and Les Walter in fancy dress annoted Stalbridge c 1952 | Lesley Wood | 12.9.2018 | ||
2018-142 | PPL030 | document | printed order of service for the funeral of Walter James (Wally) Ricketts - Church Warden and Church Administrator. Also typewritten obituary given by John Foster-Pegg outlining Wally's life and service to the Church. March 2001 | John Foster-Pegg | |||
2018-143 | PPL031 | photograph | photocopy of Dick Meader and Peter Walker with their entry to Sturminster Newton Carnival 1954 a mock up of "BBC outside broadcast van" | Lesley Wood | 19.9.2018 | ||
2018-144 | ASSOC023 | document | A typed transcription of the rules and orders of a Friendly Society which began 17.11.1760 to provide relief to members in times of distress. (Original poster dated 1770) | gift | Mr David Harris | 19.9.2018 | |
2018-145 | BUSI029 | photographs | The Glove Factory Christmas Party held at the Hut in 1948. Some names on sheet of paper appear on all four copies. See also PPL034 for more photos of employees | gift | Wendy Axford (Roy Stone) | 26.9.2018 | |
2018-146 | ASSOC024 | photograph | Group of five scouts with their leader in uniform standing in front of a bell tent. 2nd from left - Dick Meader 1920's | gift | Sally Millington | ||
2018-147 | STST040 | photograph postcard | used postcard of The Ring showing Anglesey Cottages, Ring Street, Westminster Buildings and Thornhill Road. late 1930's - (postmarked 1942) | purchased from Ebay | 26.9.2018 | ||
2018-148 | STST039 | photograph postcards | postcard photographs of St Mary's Church, Church Hill, The Market Cross, High Street and Barrow Hill. 1930's | gift | Mrs F Butt | 29.8.2018 | |
2018-149 | BBS033 | magazine | The Dorset Year Book 2000 - The Society of Dorset Men's Year Book. Articles relating to Stalbridge : Charles Pideaux (page 15) | gift | Blackmore Vale Magazine | 10.10.2018 | |
2018-150 | BBS034 | magazine | The Dorset Year Book 2002 - The Society of Dorset Men's Year Book. Articles relating to Stalbridge : The Rev Edwin Curtis, Bishop of Mauritius and Archbishop of the Indian Ocean who was born at The Stalbridge Arms | gift | Blackmore Vale Magazine | 10.10.2018 | |
2018-151 | PHO073 | photograph | The High Street taken from a first floor window (thought to be one of the oldest photgraphs of Stalbridge - poss 1860) On reverse in pencil "this is the property of Mr C. Meader, Stalbridge and must be returned to him. Please treat with great care" Also K. Day, Treetops - yougest daughter of C Meader | gift | Stuart Cox | 10.10.2018 | |
2018-152 | PHO074 | photograph | Three men on a bridge L - R: Dick Meader, Cyril Dike and Ivor Teed - possibly on Kings Mill bridge 1930's | gift | Sally Millington | 10.10.2018 | |
2018-153 | ASSOC028/FBL | photograph | Stalbridge Football team and two officials of the club for the season 1939-1940 See also PPL010 | gift | Sally Millington | ||
2018-154 | CEL008 | photograph | Rev Lionel Stock with gathering officiating at the "Dedictaion of a Plaque" celebrating the Millenium beside The Market Cross - 2000 | gift | John Foster-Pegg | 7.11.2018 | |
2018-155 | SCHU074 | documents | bundle of papers concerning surveys, inspections and details of the Church bells, the Carillon, The Clock and general notes on the church. copies of letters from 1904 and a booklet of "Odd" facts about the Church | gift | Phil Knott | 7.11.2018 | |
2018-156 | PPL033 | newspaper cutting | Obituary for Walter (Wally) Ricketts, Church Warden and later Church Administrator in the Blackmore Vale Magazine 6th April 2001 | 7.11.2018 | |||
2018-157 | MAPS007 | map | O.S Map with coloured areas (no key) and handwritten numbers stamped with "Farm Survey" - October 1941 | gift | Mrs S Finney | 14.11.2018 | |
2018-158 | MEADS082 | leaflet | a leaflet advertising the "Whirlwind Cleaner Sweeper" with illustrations, prices, testimonials etc - stamped "Meaders Stores Stalbridge Dorset" possibly 1930's | Tony & Lesley Wood | 14.11.2018 | ||
2018-159 | ASSOC029 | documents | Garden Show Minute books with hand written records from 1893 with rules of the show (the first to be held in Stalbridge called "Stalbridge Cottage Show") and accounts/balance sheets. also minute book from 1901 and classes which now include Henstridge and Stourton Caundle. | gift | Ian Semple | 14.11.2018 | |
2018-160 | PPL032 | photograph | Three Rabbetts girls in fancy dress for the celebration of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth 11 1952 at the park. L - R Lesley Wood, Jane Craven and Jill Whitfield (all nee Rabbetts) | Lesley Wood | 14.11.2018 | ||
2018-161 | BLDS015 | newspaper cutting | article about the Red Lion in the BVM writen by Hilary Townsend (Joy Rabbetts) as part of her story of Stalbridge Properties May 2003 | Joy Rabbetts | 21.11.2018 | ||
2018-162 | ASSOC030 | booklet | Stalbridge Garden Society - programme for the Annual Flower Show, Sat 18th August 2018. includes schedule and entry forms and some coloured photos of entries in 2017. | gift | Christine Foster-Pegg | 21.11.2018 | |
2018-163 | SCHU075 | magazine | Church Magazine for Spire Hill and community of Purse Caundle, Stalbridge,Stock Gaylard and Stourton Caundle covering the Centenary Remembrance month - November 2018. | gift | Christine Foster-Pegg | ||
2018-164 | PPL034 | photograph | group of employees outside the Glove Factory in Silk House Barton. In the background is one of the cottages since destroyed. See also BUSI029. | unknown | 21.11.2018 | ||
2018-165 | THORN006 | documents | Collection of articles relating to Sir James Thornhill. Magazine article Oct/Nov 1988, Daily Telegraph property section 2008, Arthur Oswold Country Houses of Dorset 1994, Hants & Dorset Antiques 1991, article form Dorset Museum1991, Leaflet "The Artist at Work" | gift | Joy Rabbetts | ||
2018-166 | PUB003 | photograph | The Swan Inn decorated for Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, Reading Room on left with "VR" decoration. 1897 | gift | John Foster-Pegg | 5.12.2018 | |
2018-167 | PHO075 | photograph | Gawler family photograph named on reverse by Ian Semple 1910 - 1914 | gift | Ian Semple | 5.12.2018 | |
2018-168 | PHO076 | photograph | wedding photograph of Henry Gawler and Emily Ann Ashford 19th August 1889 Ian Semple is their Great Grandson | gift | Ian Semple | 5.12.2018 | |
2018-169 | PHO077 | photograph | Henry and Emily Gawler celebrating their Golden Wedding Anniversary 19th August 1939. - Ian Semple is their Great Grandson | gift | Ian Semple | 5.12.2018 | |
2018-170 | CEL009 | photograph | procession in the High Street walking towards the post office. showing the Crown Inn before rebuilding. 1890 - 1900 | Ian Semple | 12.12.2018 | ||
2018-171 | PHO078 | photograph | Photograph of Emily Gawler nee Ashford, born 12th Jan 1868 died 21st Jan 1945 - Married Henry Gawler. They lived at No3 Anglesey Cottages from 1904 - 1945. Ian Semple is her Great Grandson | gift | Ian Semple | 12.12.2018 | |
2018-172 | PHO079 | photograph | photograph of Sidney Ernest Gawler, son of Emily and Henry Gawler. Born 7th Feb 1892, died 1916 in WW1. He lived at No 3 Anglesea Cottages. circa 1914 | gift | Ian Semple | 12.12.2018 | |
2018-173 | PPL035 | photograph | Local onion seller sharpening knives on the pavement in the High Street. Photo taken by Malcolm Slarke who owned the paper shop 1980 - 1990 | Malcolm Slarke | 12.12.2018 | ||
2019-174 | PPL036 | photograph | group photograph including the Meader and Burge family - names on reverse | gift | Ian Semple | 9.1.2019 | |
2019-175 | BBS035 | booklet | Booklet "Blackmore Vale Childhood" written by Hilary Townsend (Joy Rabbetts). A portrait of growing up in rural Dorset (Stalbridge) between the two wars. | BVM | 9.1.2019 | ||
2019-176 | ASSOC032/CKT | documents | Stalbridge Cricket Club. two reports written by Colin Moore for the Annual Town Meetings, with details of grant money received and an account of 2007 season | Joy Rabbetts | 9.1.2019 | ||
2019-177 | GENHIST027 | documents | assorted miscellaneous articles written by Joy Rabbetts . January 1991 - April 2000 | gift | Joy Rabbetts | 9.1.2019 | |
2019-178 | BLDS017 | photograph | Station, Sugar Store, Gasometer, Sawmill and Allotments. also showing ex British Military Artillary lorries which had been scrapped and elm coffin boards stacked | gift | Ian Semple | 9.1.2019 | |
2019-179 | BLDS016 | photograph | photo of Wendy Axford nee Stone at the back of the Glove Factory 24th April 1964 | gift | Wendy Axford | ||
2019-180 | PPL037 | newspaper cutting | article about Ron Gillingham- written on the anniversary of his death. - on reverse note of Maggie Wood's 40th birthday | Joy Rabbetts | 16.1.2019 | ||
2019-181 | STST041 | photograph | photo showing the bottom of Barrow Hill and Grove Lane looking up, with Grace's shop on the corner circa 1960's | Jude Watts | 23.1.2019 | ||
2019-182 | PPL038 | documents | A collection of handwritten notes by Charles Meader about Mr Charles Scammell and the Congregational Church meetings.1872 - 1901. Also the obituary of Charles Scammell from the Western Gazette Jan 1947 | Ian Semple through Dick Meader | 23.1.2019 | ||
2019-183 | SCHU076 | documents | Marriage licence for Maria Jeans and William Roberts, June 1814, with a copy of their marriage certificate. Marriage licence for Eliza West and Robert Sydserf September 1862 with copy of their marriaage certificate. Found by Diana Hine in an old safe used by the Town Council. | Ian Semple | 23.1.2019 | ||
2019-184 | STST042 | photograph | Eric and Alan Williams as children standing on the pavement of Station Rd outside Guggleton Farm. Cottage on right has since been demolished. Late 1940's | gift | Eric Williams | 23.1.2019 | |
2019-185 | SCHO035 | photographs | Souvenir copies of Stalbridge School from the Silver Jubilee 1935. One copy of an older photo 1910 - 1935. with some names. We now have an original from Ian Semple | Joy Rabbetts | 16.1.2019 | ||
2019-186 | GENHIST028 | brochures | Pre-application presentation to Stalbridge Town Council By developers "Lightwood" part of Pegasus group to build a development on land at Barrow Hill and Thornhill Rd. 26th April 2017 | Stalbridge Town Council | 6.2.2019 | ||
2019-187 | MEADF048 | memories | notes by Archibald Meader (oldest son of Charles & Agnes Meader) about his memories of the family : Henry Meader, Charles Crew, Ellen & Albert Crew 1950 - 1970 - with typed copy | Ian Semple from Dick Meader | 6.2.2019 | ||
2019-188 | SDR007 | leaflets | leaflets - "A Journey Down the S & D" Feb 1998; Article from Regional History of Railways; S & D. J.R. Pines Express. | gift | Joy Rabbetts | ||
2019-189 | STST043 | photograph | Aerial view of Station Road showing Williams Shop and Garden centre, Guggleton Farm & buildings, and Drill Hall. 1960's | Eric Williams | 13.2.2019 | ||
2019-190 | WI002 | magazine | Dorset W.I. News magazine which includes a "Profile of a Dorset WI" about Stalbridge Women's Institute with photographs, see pages 12 & 13. Nov/Dec 2018 | Lesley Wood | 13.2.2019 | ||
2019-191 | BUSI030 | document | An account of the Dike family business from 1851 written by Andy Dike.. See also BUIS028 | Andy Dike | 13.2.2019 | ||
2019-192 | STST056 | photograph | photo of the cottage in Station Road before alterations to a shop for Williams Florist | Eric Williams | 19.2.2019 | ||
2019-193 | SCHU084 | booklets | Sunday School books called "Gospel Stamp Album" with stamps for showing attendance for years 1928,1929 and 1930 | St Mary's Church | 20.2.2019 | ||
2019-194 | NWS020 | newspaper cutting | opening of Stalbridge Fete in the garden of the Vicarage 1965 | St Mary's Church | 20.2.2019 | ||
2019-195 | STST044 | photographs | printed plates of Old Stalbridge taken from a Dikes calendar 1. Post Office corner 1908, 2.Post office staff 1928, 3.Barrow Hill House, 4. Stalbridge Western. 5.Stalbridge Station, 6.Westmenister Buildings, 7.Church Hill, 8.Ring St, 9. Dorsetshire Bank 1897, 10.cottage in Station Rd (now Tulips), 11.Wood Lane, 12.Duck Lane. | Joan Pitman | 19.2.2019 | ||
2019-196 | NWS021 | newspaper cutting | Mrs Drew of North Cheriton performing the opening ceremony at Stalbridge Parish Fete - date unknown | St Mary's Church | 20.2.2019 | ||
2019-197 | BLDS020 | photograph | Westminster Cottages (middle pair) . Arthur Gunning and family used to live in one of these. 1900's | gift | Joy Rabbetts ? | 19.2.2019 | |
2019-198 | SCHU077 | photograph | St Mary's Church Choir with Mothers Union Standard shown 1920 - 1930 - originally from Christine Lewis | St Mary's Church | |||
2019-199 | SCHU078 | photograph | St Mary's Church Tower - South door. - originally fro Christine Lewis | St Mary's Church | 27.2.2019 | ||
2019-200 | SCHU079 | photographs | Photos of Womens Day of Prayer with Rev William Ridding and other parishoners | St Mary's Church | |||
2019-201 | STST045 | photograph | Photograph showing properties on LHS Station Road - 1930's | gift | Joy Rabbetts | 27.2.2019 | |
2019-202 | STST046 | photograph | photograph of properties on Ring Street looking towards the High Street - showing Dorset House and Lloyds News- 1920's | gift | Joy Rabbetts | 27.2.2019 | |
2019-203 | STST047 | photograph | photograph of The Ring (with a rose border) 1950 - 1960's | gift | Joy Rabbetts | 27.2.2019 | |
2019-204 | STST048 | postcard | Stalbridge from The Church Tower showing Church Hill and beyond 1920's | gift | Joy Rabbetts | 27.2.2019 | |
2019-205 | STST049 | photograph | photograph of Stalbridge High Street in 1960's | Sally Millington | 27.2.2019 | ||
2019-206 | STST050/A&B | photograph postcard | two postcard photographs of Park Grove , showing the park wall on the left dated 1939 and 1928 | gift | Joy Rabbetts | 27.2.2019 | |
2019-207 | EVT010 | photograph postcard | photograph of a group of men, women and children at the Conservative Fete in front of Thornhill House | gift | Joy Rabbetts | 27.2.2019 | |
2019-208 | BOY004 | magazine article | article on the life and Dorset connections of Robert Boyle of Stalbridge Park, one of the fathers of British Science from an article possibly in Dorset Life magazine | Sally Millington | 29.2.2019 | ||
2019-209 | PPL039 | photograph | photograph showing a vehicle with Kate Rabbetts (nee Johnson) 3rd from left and her daughter Mary 5th from left in vehicle | gift | Joy Rabbetts | 27.2.2019 | |
2019-210 | SCHU080 | magazine | two North Dorset Church Magazines including articles on Stalbridge Church Feb 1965 & Aug 1965 originally from Christine Lewis | St Mary's Church | 6.3.2019 | ||
2019-211 | STST051 | photograph | Photograph of the High Street showing the Market Cross 1950's - (1x small original and I x larger copy) | gift | Joy Rabbetts & Julian Snook | 6.3.2019 | |
2019-212 | STPARK005 | letter | letter sent to Mrs Sally Millington from JD Wilson discussing the old boundary of Stalbridge Park with a small photocopy of an old map showing the house and boundary. | gift | Sally Millington | 6.3.2019 | |
2019-213 | STST055 | photograph | photo showing Williams Shop with Eric and Alan Williams in doorway and above "Guggleton House" later Dr's Surgery, now "Tulips", with stone built store, part of this was demolished to provide a driveway, the other part now "Honey Pot Cottage". 1950's | Eric Williams | 19.2.2019 | ||
2019-214 | STPARK004 | documents | articles and photographs concerning the Dufosee family and the general history of The Park. Jan 1971 | Sally Millington | 27.3.2019 | ||
2019-215 | SCHU081 | document | coloured copy of a plan of the seating and heating in St Mary's Church. The original is framed and hanging in the Church | St Mary's Church | 6.3.2019 | ||
2019-216 | PPL040 | photograph | photograph of an unknown bridal party (rescued from the Crown Inn during redevelopment in 2018) 1920's | Stuart Cox (developer) | 13.3.2019 | ||
2019-217 | STST053 | photograph postcard | photograph showing lion head pillars each side of the drive to Stalbridge Park and the school with gas lamp in front. Late 1800's | gift | Joy Rabbetts | 7.3.2019 | |
2019-218 | STST054 | photograph | photograph of the High Street showing The Old Curiosity Shop and Vincents Saddlery Shop. Aug 1923 | gift | Joy Rabbetts | 20.3.2019 | |
2019-219 | SCHU082 | photograph | photograph of St Mary's Church taken from the rear with gravestones in the front. 1920's | gift | Joy Rabbetts | 13.3.2019 | |
2019-220 | STST052 | photograph postcard | photograph of the Post Office with a horsedrawn post van outside, also George Vincent, Sadlers next door | gift | Joy Rabbetts | 6.3.2019 | |
2019-221 | GENHIST029 | photograph | photo of lady and young boy haymaking with horse and hay waggon | gift | Joy Rabbetts | 20.3.2019 | |
2019-222 | STWEST001 | photograph postcard | Two views of Stalbridge Weston marked A & B | gift | Joy Rabbetts | 6.3.2019 | |
2019-223 | BUSI031 | invoices | Invoice from Felix Cox & Son - Drapers, & Millineres, Taylors & Outfitters at Manchester House (now Evans & Co) 27th August 1908 | Mrs John harris | |||
2019-225 | PHO086 | photograph postcard | photograph of ladies sitting in a charabanc - man driver and Mrs Kate Rabbetts 3rd from left 1920's - 1930's | Joy Rabbetts | |||
2019-226 | SCHU083 | photograph postcard | photograph of six Church Bells on the ground outside the Church having been sent away for repair before they were returned to the Bell Tower June 1926 | Joy Rabbetts | 20.3.2019 | ||
2019-227 | GENHIST030 | photograph | Election Rally in an old Dion Bouton car - posible celebrating an election success 1905 | gift | Joy Rabbetts | 17.4.2019 | |
2019-228 | SCHO036 | photograph | A year group of Stalbridge Primary School - with some names | gift | Stalbridge Primary School | 17.4.2019 | |
2019-229 | THORN007 | photograph | print of original Thornhill House, home of Sir James Thornhill and Rev Henry Boucher (1823 - 1836) | Sally Millington | 17.4.2020 | ||
2019-230 | GENHIST031 | magazine article | article in the Dorset Year Book about the history of Stalbridge Cattle Market and it's demise at the end of the 19th century. | Sally Millington | 17.4.2019 | ||
2019-231 | BOY005 | magazine article | article in the Dorset Year Book written by Irene Jones about the celebration of the Tercentenary of the death of Robert Boyle (born 1627, died 1691). Including photo of Boyle's Air Pump | Sally Millington | 17.4.2019 | ||
2019-232 | STST059 | photograph | photo of bottom of Gold Street with horse and cart 1896 | Joy Rabbetts | 8.5.2019 | ||
2019-233 | MKTX012 | printed articles | articles about aspects of the history of the Market Cross from 1970 onwards taken from "Somerset and Dorset Notes & Queries" | unknown | 8.5.2019 | ||
2019-235 | MAPS009 | photograph | Aerial photo of Stalbridge prior to the building of The Paddocks approx 1990 | unknown | 8.5.2019 | ||
2019-236 | SCHU085 | photograph postcard | photo of the Congregational Chapel with two girls in front Early 20th century | Joy Rabbetts | 8.5.2019 | ||
2019-237 | MAPS008 | map | Colored map of North Dorset . Local consultative plan (1st revision) March 1997 | NDDC | 8.5.2019 | ||
2019-238 | STST058 | photograph postcard | photograph of High Street and The Market Cross addressed and written to Miss Webber 1930 | Joy Rabbetts | 8.5.2019 | ||
2019-239 | PPL043 | document | letter dated 4.2.2018 to Mrs D Hine and email to Rev W Ridding regarding the grave of Ann Isabella Stowell who is buried in Stalbridge Churchyard see also accession no 2019-252 | William Ridding | |||
2019-240 | STST060 | photograph | photocopy of photograph showing top of Church Hill 1920's | gift | Joy Rabbetts | ||
2019-241 | BUSI032 | photograph | Photograph of Dorsetshire Bank, High Street. later Lloyds BAnk 1910's | Joy Rabbetts | |||
2019-242 | PHO080 | photograph | group of men in a car for an outing to Gough's Cave, Cheddar 1920's | Joy Rabbetts | 15.5.2019 | ||
2019-243 | PHO081 | photograph | group of people on an outing to Gough's Cave, Cheddar | Joy Rabbetts | 15.5.2019 | ||
2019-244 | PHO083 | photograph | group of men ready for an outing - named 1920's | Joy Rabbetts | 15.5.2019 | ||
2019-245 | STEST024 | document | probate for will of Peter Walter Oct 5th 1753. Grandson of Peter Walter, the Walter family were owners of Stalbridge Estate 1699 - 1780. Also connections by marriage with Grimston/Forrester dynasties and modern Earls of Vernlam. Original probate is in the National Archives: PROB11/804/271. | 15.5.2019 | |||
2019-246 | PHO082 | photograph | photo of Mrs George Bennett and family in a car 1920's | Joy Rabbetts | 15.5.2019 | ||
2019-247 | SCHO037 | photograph | photograph of Stalbridge Boys Order 11 1920 showing a class of boys and teacher. (copy held in School's photofolder in Cupboard ) | gift | Joy Rabbetts | 15.5.2019 | |
2019-248 | PPL041 | photograph | photocopy of photgraph of Eliza Ann Harris, Bessie Sylvia Amanda Harris and Elsie Louise Harris 1930's - 1940's | Joy Rabbetts | 15.5.2019 | ||
2019-249 | ASSOC033 | documents | Bundle including List of members of the Stalbridge Garden Society, also annual show results and photos of shows 1989 -2012 | gift | Stalbridge Garden Society | 15.5.2019 | |
2019-250 | PPL042 | magazine article | article in Dorset County Magazine written by Hilary Townsend (Joy Rabbetts) about the Jeans family, blacksmiths in Stalbridge since the middle ages. Including pictures of Geoffrey and Claude Jeans working in the forge | Joy Rabbetts | 15.5.2019 | ||
2019-251 | STST061 | photographs | View of the High Street - 1. - pre 1900om Market Cross looking south (handwritten note on reverse "Post War", 2. from Wayside looking south taken 1900 - 1910 franked 20th Dec 1932.. 3. from Post Office looking North pre 1900. 4. The "Olde Curiosity Shoppe" dated 1923 | gift | Joy Rabbetts | 22.5.2019 | |
2019-252 | PPL043 | documents | Already entered - see Accession No 2019-239 / PPL043 | ||||
2019-253 | CONV007 | documents | Termination of tenancy of The Park Farm with valuations, articles of agreement and correspondence concerning the termination held by Mr J Brunt and negotiations for its return to Lord Stalbridge. 2 copies of the original agreement dated 27th Sept 1880 between Lord Richard de Aquila Grosvenor M.P. and Mr Harry Bugg. | gift | Mark Lewis, Symonds & Sampson | Sturminster Newton | 5.6.2019 |
2019-254/1 | EVT011 | photographs | 1. photograph of Fete (possibly Church) taken late 1800's. 2. photograph of ladies with babies, possibly at a Flower Show 1920's. Photograph of gathering - possibly fete 1920's | gift | Mrs John Harris | 10.7.2019 | |
2019-254/2 | GENHIST033 | book | unused accounts book relaing to the Yeatman Hospital, Sherborne, with calendar for 1919 and 1917 and useful tables | gift | Mrs John Harris | 11.9.2019 | |
2019-254/3 | GENHIST034 | document | typewritten knitting pattern with instructions for knitting a 12" childs vest | gift | Mrs J Harris | ||
2019-254/4 | GENHIST035 | photograph postcard | sepia photograph and B/W copy of Tableau of Uncle Tom's Cabin 1906 | gift | Mrs J Harris | ||
2019-254/5 | GENHIST036 | magazine article | Extract from Dorset in the Civil War 1625 - 1665 titled "Picking Up the Pieces May 1646 - 1650". Including Stalbridge and mentioning Robert Boyle. | gift | Mrs J Harris | ||
2019-254/6 | BLDS019 | photographs | 1. Two black and white photographs and copy of Sandhills before renovation . 2. One black and white photograph of Sandhills after renovation | gift | Mrs J Harris | 4.9.2019 | |
2019-254/7 | STST067 | photograph postcard | Black and white photoraph of workmen putting in pipes for a new water supply on land between Lower Road and Thotnhill Road. Showing Westminster buildings and Stalbrisge Arms 1906 | gift | Mrs J Harris | 4.9.2019 | |
2019-254/8 | STST068 | photograph postcard | black and white photograph of the High Street showing "The Hind Inn", "The Swan", and "The Crown" 1860. | gift | Mrs J Harris | 4.9.2019 | |
2019-254/9 | STST069 | photograph | black and white photograph of the Market Cross with The Old Rectory in the background circa 1950's | gift | Mrs J Harris | 25.9.2019 | |
2019-254/10 | SCHU090 | photograph postcard | black and photographs of: 1. Stalbridge Church, 2. two photos of Stalbridge Church Interior, 3. Stalbridge Church 1838. 4. Colour postcard of STalbridge Church 1838. | gift | Mrs J Harris | ||
2019-254/11 | SCHU091 | document | Typewritten copy of Evensong Service for Harvest Thanksgiving, Michaelmas 1940 listing hyms, Psalms and notices. Also an appleal for hrlp in furnishing houses for the homeless in London. | gift | Mrs J Harris | 4.9.2019 | |
2019-254/12 | SCHU092 | newspaper cutting | Newspaper cutting about the Allen Memorial Window in Stalbridge Church and dedication of the same with card regarding the late George Allen (envelope from George Allen & Unwin Ltd) 1907 also 2 x B/W photos of the Allen Memorial window | gift | Mrs J Harris | ||
2019-254/13 | SCHU093 | card | Prayer Card - St Mary's Church - A Memorial of Mercies and Warnings received during the mission, Feb 23rd to March 5th 1907 | gift | Mrs J Harris | 2.10.2019 | |
2019-254/14 | SCHU094 | document | A Special Service for the Occasion of the Coronation of King George V together with eleven Hymns with Tunes | gift | Mrs J Harris | 2.10.2019 | |
2019-254/15 | CEL010 | photograph | photograph of Devonshire House decorated for the Coronation of King Edward V11 and Queen Alexandra | gift | Mrs J Harris | 29.1.2020 | |
2019-254/16 | BUSI034 | Scrap of paper with a lable for Henry Habershon, cabinet maker, High Street Stalbridge (lived at Hillcrest , Church Hill) 1910 - 1920 | Mrs J Harris | ||||
2019-255 | BBS036A&B | magazine articles | Articles in Dorset Life Magazine 1. Guggleton Arts Project - Aug 2004, 2. Irene Jones, Stalbridge Historian, May 2009 3. Stalbridge and the Railway 2005, 4. The Trailway and Bringing the War memorial to Life 2014 | Vanessa Menage | 19.6.2019 | ||
2019-256 | SCHU086 | books | two copies of the parish magazine included in hardback copies of the Church Monthly with records of baptisms, marriages and burials and an editorial piece from the Rector | gift | Mrs John Harris | ||
2019-257 | PHO084 | photograph | photograph of High Street looking north taken from an upper room at bottom of Barrow Hill showing The Crown Inn, The Old Curiosity Shop | Joy Rabbetts | 26.6.2019 | ||
2019-258 | SCHU088 | documents | Miscellaneous letters , cards & pamphlets - Bundle as listed 1. Douch Memorial, 2.Friends of St Mary AGM, 3. Article by Stuart Waite, 4. Friends of St Mary AGM, 6. letter from Jan Carson, 7.Friends Newsletter, 8. Toilet facilities paperwork, 9. Quotation CCTV, 10. & 11. Letter from J Harris, 12. Letter from John Foster-Pegg, 13. leaflet Friends of St Mary, 14. leaflet The Clock and Carilon, 15. order of service, 16. Prayers for those serving their country, 17. Pattern of services. | Mrs John Harris | |||
2019-259 | ASSOC034/FBL | photographs | Football Club Team Photos - Shast League 1934 -34, various Dorset Minor Cups, B.M.V. league, Henstridge Tournament, Under 16's, Junior Cup etc | gift | Stalbridge Football Club | 3.7.2019 | |
2019-260 | SCHU087 | bible | small New Testament Bible embossed with "Centenary of Sunday Schools 1880" and "Stalbridge Congregational Sunday School" | gift | Amanda Fox | 3.7.2019 | |
2019-261 | BUSI033 | document | Character references written for John Harris by Turner Bros Saw Mills and Rossmore Saw Mills, Parkstone | gift | Mrs John Harris | 10.7.2019 | |
2019-262 | PPL044 | photograph | Miss Agnes Drew in the back garden of her house in the High Street (now The Cottage, next to Pharmacy) showing rear wall of house and sash window.. MIss Drew died 1932 | gift | Pete Morgan | 10.7.2019 | |
2019-263 | PPL045 | photograph | unknown group of nurses from Edwardian period | gift | Stuart Cox | The Crown | 10.7.2019 |
2019-264 | documents | Articles by Joy Rabbetts added to GENHIST027, 2019-177 | Joy Rabbetts | ||||
2019-265 | THORN008 | newspaper cutting | newspaper article from West Country Special Property on the sale of Thornhill House by Tommy Kyle 28th June 2008 | unknown | 2.10.2019 | ||
2019-266 | GENHIST037 | booklets | Dorset, it's History, Antiquities, Places of interest etc in eight parts. Stalbridge section has references to St Mary's Church , Boucher Charity, Stalbridge Park, and Boyle 1896 | gift | Mrs Z Gillespie | 4.12.2019 | |
2019-267 | FAM002 | photographs | Various original photographs of Jeans family - five old family studio photographs and four modern photos of Geoff Jeans in the forge. | gift | Stalabridge Primary School | 4.12.2019 | |
2019-268 | STST071 | photograph | A3 Aerial photograph of Stalbridge between Station Road and Ring Street 1989 | gift | Ian Semple | 6.11.2019 | |
2019-269 | CEL011 A,B &C | photographs | Three photographs of Christmas in Stalbridge: A. Midnight Service in St Mary's Church, B. Lime Tree on the Ring - illuminated. C. Cottages on Ring Street with Christmas trees. Early 2000 | gift | John Foster-Pegg | 6.11.2019 | |
2019-270 | SCHO039 | photographs | two photographs of the Dinner Ladies at St Mary's Primary School. 1970's named | gift | Chris & Julie Wiles | ||
2019-271 | PPL047 | photograph | Three men in fancy dress. From left: AA Brown (Alan) AG Meader (Gar) EA Meader (Edwin). Handwritten title "Coronation 1902" - Edward V11. Elizabethan costume also appears in CEL003 | gift | Tony and Lesley Wood | 13.11.2019 | |
2019-280 | SCHU095 | photograph | photograph of St Mary's Church Choir ourside the Church with Rev Sanders - some named late 1960's | gift | John Foster-Pegg | 2.11.2019 | |
2019-281 | SCHU096 | photograph | a group of farmers opposite the church (behind cottage) with their Harvest Festival offerings. Names shown on separate sheet. | John Foster-Pegg | 27.11.2019 | ||
2020-1 | STWEST002 | photograph | small wedding group outside Corner Farmhouse Stalbridge Western with bride and groom and two bridesmaids. Two horse carriage and coachman in attendance.. Identification made by Colin Elliot who used to live in the farmhouse. - details on reverse. 1900-1920's | John Foster-Pegg | 22.1.2020 | ||
2020-2 | SCHU099 | photograph | group of four bell ringers practicing in the bell room of St Mary's Church. Two younger members John & Jackie Wilmott, Pat Ashcroft and Nigel Pope (Captain of the Tower) | gift | John Foster-Pegg | 5.2.2020 | |
2020-3 | MAPS010 | document | Stalbridge Development Appraisal & Plan 1989 - residential options sites and potential options, and transport options. North Dorset Local Plan Jan 1989 | gift | Jan Wardell | 5.2.2020 | |
2020-4 | BLDS010 | newspaper cutting | Newspaper cutting reporting the official opening of The Hub in 2013 | Stalbridge Library | 14.2.2018 | ||
2020-5 | SCHU100 | silver | Silver plate (EPNS) teapot, milk jug and sugar bowl with inscription "Presented to Frank Fezzard and Gladys S Jeans on the occasion of their marriage at St Mary's 7th July 1934 by Rector, Churchwardens and Choir as a token of their high appreciation" | gift | St Mary's Church | 19.2.2020 | |
2020-6 | CERM001 | ceramics | Two plates depicting Parish Church and High Street with Medieval Cross (The Canterbury Collection limited edition 2/75) | 19.2.2020 | |||
2020-7 | Mrs John Harris | ||||||
2020-8 | NWS022 | magazine | A copy of the Blackmore Vale Magazine (BVM) when it was owned by Peter Jones before being bought by Ingrid and Alan Chalcraft. 4th March 1978. A1 size roll on two sheets | gift | Lyn Burfitt nee Eldridge | 11.12.2019 | |
2020-9 | STST070 | photograph | men standing outside shop in High Street of F Cox and Son. 1920's | gift | Johb Foster-Pegg | 23.10.2019 | |
2020-10 | STST072 | photograph | Original postcard photograph of Church Hill taken from the Tower also Aerial view of bottom of Church Hill and Gold Street showing Milk Factory chimney and hills in distance. Taken from Church Tower. 1930's - 40's | 6.11.2019 | |||
2020-11 | PPL046 | documents | collection of rhyming verses about occasions, memories and Stalbridge characters titled "Stalbridge Verse" by Leslie Hobbs (Les Hobbs) - 1930's. Reproduced by Ian Semple in 1984 with front and back cover. | gift | Ian Semple | ||
2021-1 | SCHU098 | photograph | Black and white photograph of a Church Fete held at The Old Rectory together with names on reverse 1950's - 60's | Stalbridge School | 29.1.2020 | ||
2021-2 | SCHU097 | photograph | black and white photograph of group of ladies and a gentleman possibly outside the Methodist Church 1900's | Stalbridge School | 11.12.2019 | ||
2021-3 | SCHU089 | photograph | original black and white photograph of the interior of St Mary's Chhurch before the Rood screen was erected, which was made by A Browne who worked for G Prideaux as a carpenter C1910 | Stalbridge School | |||
2021-4 | SCHO048 | photograph | copy photograph of Stalbridge Top School taken June/July 1939. Miss Gardener (teacher) took the photo because she was leaving and wanted it to remind her of the class (list of names attached) | Stalbridge School | |||
2021-5 | SCHO047 | photograph | original black and white photograph of Stalbridge Boys School outside Stalbridge Park gates 1923. On reverse written "Charlie Jack Jeans" | Stalbridge School | |||
2021-6 | SCHO045 | photograph | black and white photograph of Stalbridge School children in costume around the Maypole | Stalbridge School | |||
2021-7 | SCHO044 | photograph | Early black and white photo of Stalbridge Girls School Grade 1 showing a group photo of girls and boys in their best clothes with two lady teachers early 1900's | Stalbridge School | |||
2021-8 | SCHO041 | document | Letter from Dorset C.C. Education Committee on the Separation Allowances to Wives and Children of soldiers married "Off the Strength" August 1914 | Stalbridge School | |||
2021-9 | SCHO042 | document | Notice of increase of teachers salaries as from 1/4/1919 - Stalbridge Girls and Infants School. | Stalbridge School | |||
2021-10 | GENHIST038 | photographs | photograph of the Stocks on the site of Stalbridge Jail (situated in front of Fernleigh, Ring Street) | gift | Stalbridge Primary School | ||
2021-11 | PPL048 | photograph | a group photo of ladies - 4th left Miss Seamen 1900's | Stalbridge School | |||
2021-12 | PPL049 | photograph postcard | original postcard photo fo Dr Ensor on reverse written "with best wishes from TF Ensor January 1918" | Stalbridge School | |||
2021-13 | PPL050 | photograph | original black and white photo of Albert Gray (butcher) in his butchers shop, High Street Sept 1971 | Stalbridge School (Judith Newport nee Gray) | |||
2021-15 | BUSI035 | photographs | collection of photographs of Ann Powers (pharmacist) at her leaving presentation at the Doctors Surgery and also the welcoming of Richard Smyth and Valerie MacKay the new pharmacists 2005 | John Foster-Pegg | |||
2021-16 | BUSI036 | photograph | Photo showing Grace's shop, Southampton House,- Drapery, Clothing and Boots Establishment written on wall -1910's | Stalbridge School | |||
2021-17 | ASSOC035 | poleheads | a pair of Poleheads mounted on wooden blocks from Stalbridge Union Society of Forresters carried on club day parades late 1800's | on long term loan | Ann Moore | 11.8.2021 | |
2021-18 | MEADS083 | document | typewritten piece by Richard (Dick) Meader about when Meaders started to sell fuel and how it came to an end | Sally Millington | 6.3.2019 | ||
2021-19 | GROS013 | document | hand written extract of report of a yacht race off Scilly Isles on Hugh Grosvenor's yacht "Tally Ho" at the start of the Fastnet Race 1927 | Chris Harris | |||
2021-20 | SWARS006 | artifact | WW1 Wooden gas attack alarm rattle used in the trenches 1914 - 1918 | Judith Carrigan | Lostwithiel | ||
2021-21 | SWARS007 | artifact | Two war issue service mending/ sewing kits in cotton pouches containing needles and various threads and a thimble. also a small tin box of pins. | Judith Carrigan | Lostwithiel | ||
2021-22 | SWARS008 | artifact | Lapel badge of "Comrades of the Great War" which was an association prior to the R.B.L. and given to all survivors of WW1. | Joan Bryan | |||
2021-23 | SWARS009 | artifact | two brass button sticks used when cleaning brass buttons on army uniforms, dated 1955 & 1968 | gift | Judith Carrigan | Lostwithiel | |
2021-24 | SWARS010 | artifact | Army Gas Mask - probably WW11 | Joan Bryan | |||
2021-25 | SWARS011 | artifact | WW11 Air Raid wardens whistle 1939 - 1945 | LesleyWood | Weymouth | ||
2021-26 | SWARS012 | artifact | WW11 Fire extinguisher 1939 - 1945 | Bob Briney | Weymouth | ||
2021-27 | SWARS013 | artifact | 2 x WW11 gas masks and one container | Bob Briney | Weymouth | ||
2021-28 | SWARS014 | photograph | photograph on a postcard of children wearing gas masks 1941 | Bob Briney | Weymouth | ||
2021-29 | SWARS015 | booklet | Home Office booklet "Protection of your home against Air Raids" printed 1939 Price 1d net | Vintage Tool Shop | |||
2021-30 | SWARS016 | document | National Registration Identy Card for Mrs T Rabbetts, Antioch Farm, dated 13th May 1943 | Lesley Wood | |||
2021-31 | SWARS017 | artifact | WW11 Army tin helmet origianally belonging to Len Rose, Stalbridge ( Joan Bryan's father) | Tony Wood | |||
2021-32 | SWARS018 | artifact | WW11 Army Home Guard "Great Coat" originlly belonging to Len Rose, Gold Street, Stalbridge (Joan Bryan's father) | Tony Wood | |||
2021-33 | SWARS019 | artifact | WW11 Home Guard tunic and "fore & aft" cap originally belonging to Len Rose of Stalbridge (Joan Bryan's father) | Joan Bryan | |||
2021-34 | PPL051 | artifact | Nurses Blazer with badges and Red Cross beret belonging to Joan Bryan 1952 | Joan Bryan | |||
2021-35 | PHO085 | photograph | Charabanc outing to Gough Caves, Cheddar. Pictures on original postcards show a group of men in a charabanc and some standing. 1920/30's | Mrs John Harris | |||
2021-36 | PRI027 | document | Wedding service sheet of Barbara Prideaux and Mr Harris on Saturday Dec 3rd 1938 in Stalbridge Church. | Mrs John Harris | |||
2021-37 | PRI028 | photograph | Sepia photograph and copy of inside the Old MIlk Factory in Gold Street owned by the Prideaux family. 1920's/30's | Mrs John Harris | |||
2021-38 | PRI029 | document | In Memoriam - In loving memory of Mary S Harris Aug 9th 1917. Card sent to Mr & Mrs GE Prideaux | Mrs John Harris | |||
2021-39 | PRI030 | photograph | Black and white photo of an old gentleman sitting in a chair in garden (maybe related to Prideaux) | Mrs John Harris | |||
2021-40 | PRI031 | documents | series of handwritten menu lists -possibly written by a "carer" - hourly intake written on "The Creamery Stalbridge" note paper | Mrs John Harris | |||
2021-41 | PRI032 | document | C & G Prideaux balance sheet and profit and loss account - Year ending 30th Sept 1954 | Mrs John Harris | |||
2021-42 | SDR008 | letters | letter to Mr GE Prideaux, Templecombe Station (photocopy) 2 x letters from Somerset and Dorset Railway Trust and from Peter Cattermole Museum Curator to Mrs Harris, Grove House. | Mrs John Harris | |||
2021-43 | MEADS085 | document | advertising leaflet for Holloways Pills and Ointment - Always in the House. with account on reverse - Meaders 1899? | Lesley Wood | |||
2021-46 | STST062 | photograph postcard | Photograph postcards of Gold Street from two different aspects | Mrs John Harris | |||
2021-47 | STST063 | photograph postcards | Photograph postcards of Church Hill, showing four different aspects. circa 1906, 1920-30, 1950 | Mrs John Harris | |||
2021-48 | STST064 | photograph | photograph and copy of funeral procession at bottom of Church Hill (possibly GE Prideaux 1950's) | Mrs John Harris | |||
2021-49 | STST065 | photograph postcard | photograph showing Post Office corner including the capped top of the well at the top of Station Road 1860 - 1880 | Mrs John Harris | |||
2021-50 | STST066 | postcard photograph | photograph of Park Grove 1960's- 70's | Mrs John Harris | |||
2021-51 | BUSI037 | invoices | Collection of original invoices from different suppliers to L A Williams Nursery 1950's - 1960's | Eric Williams | |||
2021-52 | MEADS086 | plans | Stalbridge Estate - New Premises for Mr C Meader. Proposed plans for Charles Meader's new shop. 1887 | Lesley Wood | |||
2021-53 | BBS037 | books | 2 Books of Remembrance from Two World Wars compiled by Tim Lee. A third book is kept in a display cabinet in the Church and the pages turned every day. 1914 - 1918 and 1939 - 1945 | on long term loan | St Marys Church/Tim Lee | ||
2021-54 | BBS038 | books | two copies of the Dorset Year Book 2019 and 2020 | Ann Moore | |||
2021-55 | GENHIST040 | collection | collection of items relating to Christmas in Stalbridge covering the Lighting Up of Stalbridge at Christmas with photos, advertisements, and press cuttings from 2003 onwards | Mrs B Else | |||
2021-56 | WI003 | documents | a collection from Stalbridge W.I of paperwork, including programmes of activities & minute books from 1946 - 1986. Two WI related text books, a wooden plaque, accounts books, attendance register, competition points book, & press releases | Stalbridge WI | |||
2021-57 | SCHU101 | documents | extracts from Parish magazines, unbound. 1873-1908 | Stalbridge Church | |||
2021-58 | SWARS020 | artifact | WW11 Childs Gas mask and filter in a cardboard box with instructions on how to use it on the inside lid of the box - (in fragile condition) | gift | Bob Briney | Weymouth | |
2021-59 | CEL012 | photograph | Black and white photograph of the residents of Grosvenor Road at their Christmas Party at Stalbridge Hall taken from the stage 1977 | Danny Hine | |||
2021-60 | ASSOC(CKT)037 | photograph | Black and white photograph of Stalbridge Cricket Club at The Park with a trophy 1976 | Danny Hine | |||
2021-61 | STEST025 | document | Invoice for sale of LOT 148 Mr W Senior with details of purchase (recieved at 1918 Sale Exhibition) | ||||
2021-62 | STPARK006 | book | Bound account book for Stalbridge Park Farm with details of stock and farm accounts and milk & feed 1940 - late 1970's yields written by Harry Dufosee | ||||
2021-63 | REC008 | recollections | An account of the life of Tony Brown growing up in Stalbridge from 1942 taken down by Nicky Ryall | Tony Brown | |||
2021-64 | ASSOC038(CKT) | photograph | Original photograph of Stalbridge Cricket Club - all named with Muriel Meader (scorer) | Ann Moore | |||
2021-65 | GENHIST042 | photograph | colour photograph of all the Mayors & Town Council Chairmen of North Dorset, with Tony Wood Chairman of Stalbridge Town Council and Danny Hine, Town Clerk - about 1992 | Tony Wood | |||
2021-66 | BBS039 | booklet | A printed recipe booklet showing recipes given by Parishioners to raise funds for St Mary's Church and other charities 1984 | St Mary's Church | |||
2021-67 | WI004 | photograph | photograph of a Stalbridge WI Party at The Hut. Nearly all the ladies are named 1954 | ||||
2021-68 | MEADF049 | letter | Letter to Maggie Meader aged 14 from her sister Jack (Florence) - just childrens chatter (Maggie was probably staying with her brother Arch at Pokesdown, Bournemouth 1900 | Lesley Wood | |||
2021-69 | BUSI038 | newspaper article | article in the BVM about a craft and trophy shop in the Old Butchers Shop (Grays) in the High Street . picture shows Alan Newport outside his shop 12.11.1999 | ||||
2021-70 | SCHU104 | newspaper article | Article from BVM about the restoration of the Church Clock and Carillon. Photos show Church Tower and Rev Lionel Stock 5.11.1999 | ||||
2021-71 | GENHIST041 | newspaper article | Article from the BVM about Rose Newman (Nee Jeans) who was born in Stalbridge and celebrated her 100th birthday on 12th Nov 1999, her memories and interesting details of her life growing up in Stalbridge, including "When the Dancing Bear came to Stalbridge" | ||||
2021-72 | REC007 | recollections | recollections of Sally Millington (nee Dufosee) born 1947, of her life growing up in Stalbridge. Written in 2017 | Sally Millington | |||
2021-73 | GENHIST043 | artifact | Wooden Milkmaids Yoke used for carrying two buckets of milk | gift | Vintage Tool Shop | ||
2021-74 | GENHIST044 | artifact | wooden butter mould with daisy pattern in the bottom | Judith Carrigan | Lostwithial | ||
2021-75 | GENHIST045 | artifact | ceramic butter disc with a cow pattern, used to prevent milk from boiling over. Stamped on the bottom "made in Sturminster Marshall" | Judith Carrigan | Lostwithial | ||
2021-76 | GENHIST046 | artifact | A pair of wooden ribbed butter pats | Judith Carrigan | Lostwithial | ||
2021-77 | GENHIST047 | artifact | a spoon shaped butter curler, metal with wooden handle | Judith Carrigan | Lostwithial | ||
2021-78 | GENHIST048 | artifact | Two "Dazey" butter churns, one larger, one small, Glass square bottles with metal tops and wooden paddles inside. Early 1900's | The Vintage Tool Shop | |||
2021-79 | GENHIST049 | artifact | Nationl Dried Milk tin which would have contained "Modified Dried Full Cream Milk" for babies. Prideaux Milk Factory produced roller dried milk in Stalbridge during WW11. Packed under Government contract for the Welfare Food Services 1940's | Tony Wood | |||
2021-80 | GENHIST050 | artifact | Cow & Gate dried milk food - Full Cream. small red tin. This dried baby milk was produced after the war. Date on bottom of tin 1967 | Tony Wood | |||
2021-81 | SCHO049 | photograph | B/W photo showing a scene from Stalbridge Primary School Nativity Play. many children are identified circa 1976 | Ann Moore | |||
2021-82 | GENHIST051 | documents | Accounts and ledgers from JF & MA Rabbetts (John & Peg Rabbetts,brother & sister) consisting of: a, Turkey Ledger 19441, b & c, Purchase ledgers, d, Day book, e, Accreditation documents from ministry, f, Poultry breeders Associaton book. Circa 1940 | gift | Jane Craven (Nee Rabbetts) | ||
2021-83 | SCHU105 | photograph | Photograph of the Choir of St Mary's Church with Rev Richard Franklin and a small photo | John Foster-Pegg | |||
2021-84 | SCHU106 | photograph | colour photograph of a group inside St Mary's Church following a confirmation, with Rev Bill Pugh and Bishop ? circa 1970's 80's | gift | John Foster-Pegg | ||
2021-85 | ASSOC040 | documents | two Ladies Hockey Club fixtures cards, on front Captain - K Meader, Sub Captain - V Mead, Hon Sec Mrs Cracknell, Hon Treas Mrs H Benjafield. Dated 1925 - 26 and 1926 - 27. V. Mead was the Great grandmother of Malcom Holloway . Also a studio photograph of Miss V Mead. | gift | Denise Legg nee Holloway | ||
2021-86 | GENHIST052 | photograph | colour photograph of Dr Geoff Sparrow receiving a donation for the surgery from Liz Bassett (founder of the Friday Morning Coffee Group) circa 1980's | gift | Danny Hine | ||
2021-87 | CEL013 | photograph | photograph of a Christmas Party at The Close, Stalbridge dated 1945 | St Mary's Church | |||
2021-88 | SWARS021 | photograph | a photograph of the Stalbridge War Memorial with a photo of the Roll of Honour beneath it. | St Mary's Church | |||
2021-89 | SCHU108 | photographs | photographs of a Nativity Service at St Mary's Church, with Rev William Ridding, Alan and Ingrid Chalcraft about 2005 | St Mary's Church | |||
2021-90 | SCHU107 | photograph | B/W photograph of St Mary's Church Choir. Written below - "Broadcast Lamas Service"and dated 1946 | St Mary's Church | |||
2021-91 | SCHO050 | photograph | photo of group of pupils taken outside Thornhill School, also a cutting from the BVM of the same photo sent in by Harry Coombs whose mother -in-law was shown in the picture (Miss Buffet from Antioch- may be typing error could be Duffet). The press cutting has "Vi" marked on it by Bob Rabbetts, which could indicate that his mother Violet Meader is on the photo. Also included is a printed sheet with info regarding Sir William Parke of Thornhill House. 1890 | Tony & Lesley Wood | |||
2021-92 | SCHO053 | document | A brief history of the education of Stalbridge children from the mid 19th Century. Written by Mr G Mallett (headmaster) circa 1970's | Stalbridge School | |||
2021-93 | GENHIST054 | document | List of documents which are held at the Dorset Records Office on the Church, The School, Charities and miscellaneous items. Some dating back to mid 1800's - mid 1900's | Stalbridge School | |||
2021-94 | SCHU110 | photograph | Colour photograph of a group from the Hermitage Ensemble outside the Church following their visit in May 2005. Named on reverse | Stalbridge Church | |||
2021-95 | SCHU109 | photographs | A Rogation Sunday Service held at CC Moore showing the nusic group 2008 | Stalbridge Church | |||
2021-96 | EVT012 | photographs | 22 x colour photocopy photos of a fete at Stalbridge Hall - Springfest 2017 | ||||
2021-97 | GENHIST053 | photographs | 12 x A5 cards taken from a calendar produced by Dikes in the 80's Including: Church bells, the Hunt,The Old Curiosity Shop, The Toll House, Ring Street, Pines Express, Stourton Caundle, Gold Street, Dikes, Church Hill, The Ring, The Station, The PostOffice | Danny Hine | |||
2021-98 | SCHO052 | documents | 1. A confidential report by HM Inspectors on "Stalbridge Church of England Primary School" dated 13th & 14th May 1963. 2. A Health Check inspection report from DCC giving "all clear" dated 1961 | Stalbridge School | |||
2021-99 | SCHO051 | document | Salisburuy Diocesan "Bishop's Chaplain's Report". This is a good report on the standard of Religious Education at Stalbridge School . 12th June 1972 | Stalbridge School | |||
2021-100 | SCHO054 | books | 2 x Log Books recording daily entries of life at Stalbridge School. 1941 - 1977 and 1977 - 1999. On long term loan from Chris Wiles | on long term loan from chris wiles | Chris Wiles | 1.2022 | |
2022-1 | SCHO056 | photographs | An A5 Album containing colour photographs of Stalbridge Primary School in 1981. Showing all the pupils and teachers from each year. Mr Geoff Mallett was presented with this on his retirement after being headmaster of the school for 10 years. Many of the pupils and staff have been named on a separate sheet. | Simon Mallett | |||
2022-2 | SWARS022 | photograph | Black and white photo of Stalbridge Home Guard with names on a separate sheet | Danny HIne | |||
2022-3 | GENHIST055 | newspaper cutting | A cutting from the BVM about the first Stalbridge Charity Road Run in November 1986 together with 2 medals | Tony and Lesley Wood | |||
2022-4 | SCHO057 | photograph | a colour photograph on a card with signatures of the pupils on the photo thanking Hilary Townsend (Joy Rabbetts) for her talk on"Childhood during WW11". Photo shows the children dressed as evacuees in 2010 | Joy Rabbetts | |||
2022-5 | SCHO055 | photograph | copy of a photograph of Stalbridge School Netball Team - all named. circa 1965 | Diana Gibbs nee Stickland | |||
2022-6 | PPL052 | document | An account of Tim Lee's life in the Royal Navy and his and Sue's life in Stalbridge after his retirement, with a photocopy of a photograph of Tim in uniform. Written in April 2020 | Tim Lee | |||
2022-7 | STST073 | photograph | Original black and white photograph glued onto a card showing Church Hill looking north with a view of the Church. A second photo has been glued to the back possibly of Kings Mill. | Tony and Lesley Wood | |||
2022-8 | GENHIST056 | document | A history of West Mill, West Mill Farm and The Moore Family from 1086 - 1943 | Colin Moore | |||
2022-9 | SCHU111 | photographs | 10 x colour photographs taken during the redecorations of the interior of Stalbridge Church, with scaffolding. | Stalbridge Church | |||
2022-10 | GENHIST057 | documents | 5 x photocopies of various documents relating to Tithe Redemption and Conveyance of land bought by WR Trevis at Priors Down.1950,1952. | Sarah Trevis | |||
2022-11 | GENHIST058 | Copper plate print of "Stalbridge House in Dorsetshire" belonging to The Right Hon The Earl of Uxbridge, published bas the Act directs Jan 1st 1813 - mounted (copy) | |||||
2022-12 | GENHIST059 | document | Advertising brochure for Springfields Estate produced by the developer Davies Homes with a brief description of Stalbridge and the layout of houses. Plot prices on a separate sheet May 1991 | ||||
2022-13 | GENHIST060 | document | An original agreement between Stalbridge Parish Council and William Mead (carpenter) to let the Round House. September 1908 | gift | Ian Semple | ||
2022-14 | GENHIST061 | newspaper cutting | newspaper cutting of a aphoto of Stalbridge Ladies at a cheeses and wine party in aid of Dr Barnardo's held at PArk House- named: Joyce DikeJean Shute, Mary Dufosee, Molly Doggerel,Eve Francis & Marjorie Murray-Rust. 1960's | Ian Semple | |||
2022-15 | GENHIST062 | document | A humorous poem written by Leslie Hobbs (Les Hobbs) about the Jubilee Celebrations in Stalbridge 6th May 1935 | Ian Semple | |||
2022-16 | SCHO058 | photograph | Year photograph of pupils at Stalbridge School with headmaster Mr John Heally. All named on a separate sheet 1958/59 | Ian Semple | |||
2022-17 | SCHU112 | photographs | Colour prints of young members and leaders of the Youth section of Stalbridge Church, one with Rev William Ridding circa 2000 | Stalbridge Church | |||
2022-18 | PPL053 | photographs | copies of photographs of: 1. Queenie Burden's mother outside farm yard in Station Road (was Trevis farm now Well Cottage). 2 &3 Bert Townsend and Phil Trevis as a young boy at Station Road water trough and going into Townsend Orchard opposite the sawmills. 1900's and 1940's | Mrs Sarah Trevis | |||
2022-19 | WI005 | newspaper cutting | Press cutting entitled "Stalbridge WI's Gift". A photo and write up of the Golden Jubliee meeting at the Village Hall where they unveiled a clock they had given to the Hall Sept 1965 | ||||
2022-20 | PPL054 | newspaper cutting | press cutting of Stalbridge Senior Citizens Party, photo shows group celebrating the club's 3rd anniversary. circa 1960's | ||||
2022-21 | GENHIST063 | documents | Two reports of meetings about the County Boundary mainly dealing with land along Landshire Lane. dated 2016 & 2017 | Ian Semple | |||
2022-22 | PPL055 | photocopy | photo of two ladies in a garden known as Elsie and Harris of Wood Lane circa 1960's | Ian Semple | |||
2022-23 | GENHIST064 | photographs | Photographs of carvings on the stones on Park Wall (on pillars by tin gate) - a stag and a hound. 2 x A4 copies | Ian Semple | |||
2022-24 | GENHIST065 | artifact | small brass button with the name F Cox Stalbridge engraved round the outside of the button,(F Cox, Outfitters, High Street, Stalbridge) early 1900's | Mrs N Ryall | |||
2022-25 | CONV008 | document | Copy of conveyance of property in the High Street between Albert Oriell Malcahy and Cyril Henry George Cheeseman (bootmaker) 1958 | Norma and Bryan Chenery | |||
2022-26 | GENHIST066 | photograph | photograph of the boiler from Stanton Cottage, Gold Street with text description and history. The actual boiler was in Sturminster Museum,they have given it to us, and is now in Ann Moore's studio. | gift | Sturminster Museum | ||
2022-27 | BUSI039 | photograph | black and white copy photo of the staff of Dikes with names 1950's | Mr H Dike | |||
2022-28 | GENHIST067 | photograph | photograph of Lionel Prideaux in uniform sitting in a car -(Crossley 20/25 HP Royal Flying Corps Model Tourer 1914) outside RFC Netheravon, Wiltshire 1913 - 1918 West Camp - men's quarters. Plus 4 copies. ALSO a short history of Lionel's service in the Royal Flying Corps | Peter Prideaux | |||
2022-29 | PPL057 | sheets | 6 x sheets produced for the RBL display Nov 2021 about the life of Joan Bryan as a Queen Alexander Army Nurse, and her father Leonard J Rose including a photo of Joan at 80. 1929 - 2021 | Pete & June Moore | |||
2022-30 | PPL056 | photographs | photographs of men from the darts team of the Old Inn, Stalbridge Weston - all named. 1950's | Danny Hine | |||
2022-31 | STPARK007 | document | Brief history of the arrival of the Dufosee family as Huguenot Immigrants to Wilton including photocopies of a piece of carpet | Sally Millington | |||
2022-32 | ASSOC041 | photographs | photograph of Stalbridge Football Club C1950's, tinted print copy and paper copy with names | ||||
2022-33 | SCHO059 | photographs | 4 x photographs: 1, 2 x photographs of Stalbridge School children C1959. 2, 2 x Stalbridge Junior School Christmas Concert 1960 . some names attached | ||||
2022-34 | SCHO060 | photographs | 2 x copy photos of children at Stalbridge Primary School with names on back of one copy. 1964 - 1966 | ||||
2022-35 | SCHO061 | photograph | copy photograph of "People of the World Tableau" at the Hut 1956 | ||||
2022-36 | ASSOC039 | photograph | photograph of Isle of Wight touring Cricket team from Shanklin 1922 | ||||
2022-37 | SCHU113 | photograph | Mothers Union with Mrs Askwith and babies (named on reverse L-R Dorothy Roberts, Mildred Senior, Dick Loveless 1820 | Joan Bryan | |||
2022-38 | SCHO062 | photograph | photograph of a group of school children. named L-R Gordon Ruddle, Robert Lane,Vernon Draycott, Richard, Arnold, Delia King, Lindsey Jenkins, ? Malcolm Rowland, ? Michaeearly 1960's | ||||
2022-39 | PPL058 | documents | papers etc relating to the railway career of Leonard J Rose: 1. memo from G Baker re employment 1920, 2. St John Ambulance Assoc Certficate 1938. 3. Letter from British Railways - Class 2 award for meritorous First Aid, 1950. 4.Original b/w photo (Len Rose 3rd left . 1950. 5. 2 x ID cards Len Rose and Daisy Rose 1962. 6. 2nd class pass (LJ Rose) Exp 1966. 7. Bicycle permit (LJ Rose) 1966. 8. St John Ambulance Southern Railway Certification LJ Rose 1st Aid 9. British Rail St John Ambulance certificate | Exors Joan Bryan | |||
2022-40 | GENHIST069 | newspaper cuttings | Newspaper cuttings re Cutt Mill 1. Memories of Cutt Mill, 20.6.2003 2. Letter to editor of BVM, one by Joan Bryam about her memories of Cutt Mill 25.7.2003 | Exors of Joan Bryan | |||
2022-41 | ASSOC042 | newspaper cuttings | 2 x newspaper cuttings of Stalbridge Show Cup Winners from different years one dated 18.8.67 | Exors of Joan Bryan | |||
2022-42 | SDR009 | newspaper cutting | newspaper cutting about the Somerset & Dorset Railway know as the Slow and Dirty" - mentioning Allan Gawler 6th Feb 1974. | Exors of Joan Bryan | |||
2022-43 | SCHU114 | magazine cutting | a page removed from a parish magazine dated 1905 with extracts from the Parish Registers. Baptisms, Marriage and Burials. | Exors of Joan Bryan | |||
2022-44 | SWARS023 | document | A circular letter regarding donations to the "Welcome Home Fund" for servicemen returning from the WW11 signed by HW Dufosee, chairman and N Brown Hon Secretary April 1945 | Exors of Joan Bryan | |||
2022-45 | PPL059 | printed sheet | Eulogy to Joan Bryan written and given by Joy Rabbetts 2020 | Exors of Joan Bryan | |||
2022-46 | SWARS024 | document | Application for payment of instalment of War Damage Contribution due 1st July ,for W Hopkins, Gold Street. Total amount payable £2-15-6 | Exors of Joan Bryan | |||
2022-47 | SWARS025 | document | "Active Service" envelope addressed to Mrs W Hopkins from Ivor Hopkins. Post mark "Field Post Office" 29th June 1918 | Exors Joan Bryan | |||
2022-48 | SWARS026 | document | Commemorative death document with inscription "In Ever Affectionate Memory of Pte Ivor R Hopkins, aged 18yrs 11 months 4th July 1918 | Exors of Joan Bryan | |||
2022-49 | PPL060 | certificates | 3 x original certificates from The British Red Cross in the name of Joan Rose (Bryan) 1, Attendance for lectures in Nursing 17th June 1948. 2, Attendance for "First Aid" 28th June 1948. 3, Joan Rose probation marks gained 87% | Exors Joan Rose | |||
2022-50 | STEST026 | map | Large original map of Stalbridge Estate, produced for the Estate Sale in 1918 | Jane Craven (nee Rabbetts) | |||
2022-51 | HENHIST070 | artifact | 3 pint stone hot water bottle stamped "Meader, Stalbridge" (found in the garden of no7 Anglesey Cottages) Manufactured by Price AR, Bristol - see also GENHIST072 original invoice 1896 | Karen Robinson | |||
2022-52 | GENHIST072 | document | Original invoice to Charles Meader from Price & Sons & Company - The Old Stoneware Pottery, Bristol, for the purchase of printed stoneware botle, feet warmers etc. (see also GENHIST070 & 073) 1896 | Tony & Lesley Wood | |||
2022-53 | GENHIST073 | artifact | Stoneware Pot - "Meaders, Stalbridge" manufactured by Price AR Bristol 1890's - see also GENHIST070 & 072 | Mrs J Harris | |||
2022-54 | BBS040 | book | Hard backed book "On the Development and Distribution of Primative Locks and Keys" by Lieut. - General Pitt-Rivers F.R.S. Ilustrated by specimens in the Pitt-Rivers Collection. Printed in 1883 | Tony Wood | |||
2022-55 | GENHIST071 | artifact | Early English Box Lock with key . lock has complex warding set into a wooden block. 1800's | Tony Wood | |||
2022-56 | ASSOC043 | booklet | Schedule of the 5th Annual Flower Show and Sports held in the Park in 1948 | Tony & Lesley Wood | |||
2022-57 | ASSOC044 | book | Hard back committee minutes book of the Salbridge, Henstridge & Stourton Caundle Cottage Garden Showwith hand written records concerning the organisation of the annual flower show 1901 - 1911 | Stalbridge GArden Society | |||
2022-58 | NWS023 | newspaper cutting | two original newspaper cuttings refering to the death of William Hopkins of Gold Street who was knocked down and killed on the railway. 1920's | Exors Joan Bryan | |||
2022-59 | NWS024 | newspaper cutting | original newspaper cutting about the death of Miss AMM Tite of Gold Street in 1947, who died after refusing to heat her home, she was found in an icy yard. The article described her as a "Miserly Woman" | Exors Joan Bryan | |||
2022-60 | NWS025 | newspaper cutting | Original newspaper cutting entitled "Planned to wed as he swam in the sea" about Ltn Charles Bentall Lambe who was rescued from a sinking aircarft carrier and was married 60 hours later to Josephine Francis Elgar. Ltn Lambe lived at Grove House. Also a type written history of the Lambe family 21.9.1939 | Exors of Joan Bryan | |||
2022-61 | NWS026 | newspaper cutting | Original newspaper cutting entitled "Homemade Cake to Celebrate Lunch Club's 25th". Celebration of the 25th anniversary of Stalbridge Lunch Club which was founded by Barbara Forward. Joan Bryan cut the cake as a founder member 2016 | Exors Joan Bryan | |||
2022-62 | NWS027 | newspaper cutting | newspaper cutting about prayer for orphans and elderly at the Womens World Day of Prayer. Photograph shows Kathleen Crew, Tessa Sheaf (guest Speaker), Jill Service and Joan Bryan. 1980's | Exors Joan Bryan | |||
2022-63 | NWS028 | newspaper cutting | newspaper cutting about money raised selling crafts & cards by residents of Knightstone Court. 35 residents attended. Photograph shows Sue Botterill receiving a cheque for £325 on behalf of Macmillan Others ladies in photo - Betty Pike, Joan Bryan & Christine Lewis. | Exors Joan Bryan | |||
2022-64 | ASSOC045 | photographs | 10 x photograph albums of Annual Flower Shows from 1995 - 2010. photographs of winners and exhibits | Garden Society | |||
2022-65 | ASSOC046 | photographs | A photograph album of the Garden Society Centenary Flower Show & Fete on 4th September 1993 opened by Mr Richard de Pelet | The Garden Society | |||
2022-66 | ASSOC047 | documents | Flower Show Schedules for the Stalbridge Garden Society from 1953 -1966, 1972, 1976, 1985 - 1989, 1990 - 1999, 2001 - 2006. | Stalbridge Garden Society | |||
2022-67 | GENHIST074 | artifacts | 2 x Roman coins - Emperor Constantine AD 320 & AD 368. 2 x Edward 111 coins - a penny and a half cut penny 1324 & 1327. Mounted in card pockets . Found at Gommershay Farm | Tom Spicer | |||
2022-68 | GENHIST075 | documents | Photocopies of photos taken of various artifacts found during a survey at Gommershay Farm. Items dateing from BC to early AD period and also Henry V111 and Charles 1 | Tom Spicer | |||
2022-69 | NWS029 | newspaper cuttings | Newspaper cuttings reporting on Stalbridge Garden Shows from 1956 - 1999 | Stalbridge Garden Society | |||
2022-70 | NWS030 | newspaper cutting | Newspaper cutting reporting on Gardeners Question Tme held at Stalbridge in May 1988 | Stalbridge Garden Society | |||
2022-71 | ASSOC050 | photographs | A bundle of photographs of the Garden Society Annual Produce and Flower Show which was opened by Rev Richard Franklin in 1990 | Stalbridge Garden Society | |||
2022-72 | ASSOC048 | posters | Posters advertising the Stalbridge Garden Society Annual garden shows 1957 - 2003 | Stalbridge Garden Society | |||
2022-73 | ASSOC049 | poster | Original poster advertising the Centenary Produce and Flower Show, original sire plan for show and fete 1993. Also extracts from St Marys Parish Magazine 1893 about - transcribed by Ian Semple | Stalbridge Garden Society | |||
2022-74 | ASSOC051 | documents | Stalbridge Hall & Playing Field Fete balance sheet and notes from a meeting held at the Park Pavilion re the Fete (3 copies) 1988 | Stalbridge Garden Society | |||
2022-75 | ASSOC052 | accounts | Bundle of minute and account books for the Garden Produce Association - 3 x minute books 1948-1968, Judges handbook, members register 1958-1969, 2 x account books and a petty cash book | Stalbridge Garden Society | |||
2022-76 | ASSOC053 | artifact | 4 x original printing blocks (in a box) of Stalbridge Garden Produce Association silver cups. 1900's | Stalbridge Garden Society | |||
2022-77 | ASSOC054 | letters | A collection of letters over a period of time proposing that due to lack of support for the Garden Produce Association the funds should be held in reserve, in the hopes that the association would re-start in the future. 1969 - 1974 | Stalbridge Garden Society | |||
2022-78 | ASSOC055 | artifact | A medal awarded to the Garden Produce Association by The Royal Horticultural Society in 1969 (medal in small red box) | Stalbridge Garden Society | |||
2022-79 | GENHIST076 | documents | 4 x bundles of research by Derek Loosen on the history of the police force and details of the policemen in Stalbridge | Derek Loosen | |||
2022-80 | GENHIST077 | dvd | DVD of entries researched by Derek loosen for the History Society exhibition of the Stalbridge Estate Sale on 1918 | Derek Loosen | |||
2022-81 | BBS041 | book | The Dorset Year Book 1955 - 1956 see an article on Sir James Thornhill on page 157 | John Rabbetts | Antioch Farm | ||
2022-82 | BUSI040 | card | A business card for Lewis Coaches Gragae, Marsh Lane Henstridge, Somerset directors MLO & AJ Withers, Preciously owned by Pat Lewis< Stalbridge | ||||
2022-83 | BUSI041 | document | Advertising pamphlet for Red Lion Pottery, Church Hill. late 1900's - 2000 | ||||
2022-84 | GENHIST078 | newspaper cutting | Cutting for the BVM 15.08.2006 about Stalbridge Garden Society's Annual Plant and Produce Show when Brian Spiller won the most points | ||||
2022-85 | GENHIST079 | newspaper cutting | Newspaper cutting from the Western Gazette titled "Garden Society Shows off it's Winning Crops" from the Annual Plant & Produce Show 24.8.2006 | ||||
2022-86 | GENHIST080 | newspaper cutting | Newspaper cutting from the BVM about the new Stalbridge flag designed by Tony Wood. Picture shows Tony with Rev. William Ridding. 13th September 2013 | Tony Wood | |||
2022-87 | ASSOC056 | poster | Poster advertising the "First Show" of the Stalbridge Cottage GArden Show held in Stalbridge Park on 16th August 1893 | ||||
2022-88 | GENHIST081 | newspaper cutting | Newspaper cutting from North Dorset Herald dated Friday 17th September 1909 reporting that Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyle visited the creameries of C & G Prideaux in Stalbridge. Very small entry marked with a cross at th bottom of the page. | Exors of Joan Bryan | |||
2022-89 | GENHIST082 | newspaper cutting | Cutting from the BVM 11th June 1993 on the Bristol to Bournemouth Veteran & Vintage Car Run passing through Stalbridge. Pictures show Ford Model T at the bottom of Church Hill and passing the Ring | Exors of Joan Bryan | |||
2022-90 | GENHIST083 | newspaper cutting | Newspaper cutting about the annual Fete on Bank Holiday Monday opened by John Tetley and showing results of the dog show which was judged by Ron Thrift. Picture show some of the exhibitors with their dogs. Circa 1980's | Exors of Joan Bryan | |||
2022-91 | GENHIST084 | leaflet | Leaflet produced by the Inland Waterways Association - giving a brief history and proposed route of the Dorset and Somerset Canal and Fussell's Balance Lock. produced in 1995 | Derek Hunt | |||
2022-92 | SCHU115 | document | Type written sheets about St Mary's Church Bells nos: 1,2,3,4,5 & 6 with a description and history of each bell | ||||
2022-93 | SDR010 | ticket | A British Rail second class ticket from Templecombe to Bournemouth issued for TWO people to Mr & Mrs Rose on 31.8.1965 | Exors of Joan Bryan | |||
2022-94 | SDR011 | newspaper cutting | Newspaper cutting from the Western Daily Press showing two pictures of steam engines and carriages with the caption "An up local from Templecombe at Wyke Champflower May 15th 1965" with other engines and the Pines Express. | ||||
2022-95 | STPARK008 | postcard | Used Postcard showing a view of Stalbridge Church taken from Stalbridge Park about 1915. Postage stamp is of George V | ||||
2022-96 | STST074 | photograph | Photograph of Gold Street looking down the hill with a child and a few other people - Edwardian costume about 1910's | Exors of Joan Bryan | |||
2022-97 | STST075 | photograph | photograph of Stalbridge High Street looking South towards the Post Office. Picture show a young girl in Edwardian clothes in foreground standing in front of shop E. Eavis Butchers- man standing in doorway, and a boy with hoop. Also a gas lamp post on pavement. about 1910 | ||||
2022-98 | STST076 A&B | photograph | Two original photographs mounted on two sides of a card. A. The Old Crown Inn when it was thatched showing man on ladder sweeping the chimney. B. Man with two horses - unknown | John Lambert | |||
2022-99 | GENHIST085 | artifact | A Meerschaum pipe in a velvet lined case | Ian Semple | |||
2022-100 | GENHIST086 | artifact | Broken pieces of clay pipe found in the garden of No3 Anglesey Cottage. Ian's grandfather used to smoke a clay pipe. | Ian Semple | |||
2022-101 | GENHIST087 | documents | Collection fo information about Robert Avis, Crimean Veteran and his funeral. 1, copy photograph of funeral with negatives, 2. letters from the War Museum, 3. Cuttings about the funreral of R Avis 24.11.1909 | Joy Rabbetts | |||
2022-102 | NWS031 | newspaper cuttings | Various newspaper cuttings 1. The Old Drapery in Gold Street - article by Hilary Townsend (Joy Rabbetts). 2. Article by Peter Pitman about his goat "Henry". 3. Restoring the Tudor staircase in Silk Hay by Hilary Townsend. 4. Article about proposed 400 new homes and relief road, mentioning Helen Dike and Bill Johnson. 5. Report on Charity Road Run in 1990 raising money for Leukaemia - John Foster-Pegg, Tony and Lesley Wood. 6. Article and picture about the garden belonging to Nesta Ann Smith of Cartref Station Road. | Joy Rabbetts | |||
2022-103 | GENHIST088 | magazines | Collection of the early Blackmore Vale Magazines from 6th May 1978 issue 3 to 29th March 1980 isssue 100 (unfortunately many are missing). Also 1. 500th edition 26th Feb 1988. 2. The last publication 10th April 2020 | BVM | |||
2022-104 | GENHIST089 | magazines | 3 x Blackmore Vale Magazines saved for local interest 1. Stalbridge Charity Road Run 7th Nov 1986 - race started by Michael Sharvell-Martin. 2. Article about John Dike - Violin Maker 30th Jan 1987. 3. Article in The New Blackmore Vale about Stalbridge Market Cross "Then and Now" Oct 2022 | ||||
2022-105 | SDR012 | documents | Various articles and letters about the history of the Somerset and Dorset Railway and Stalbridge Station 1985 | Joy Rabbetts | |||
2022-106 | GENHIST090 | newspaper cuttings | collection of articles written by Hilary Townsend (Joy Rabbetts) about Medieval Stalbridge including the Old Stone Wall around Stalbridge Park and the War Memorial. | Joy Rabbetts | |||
2022-107 | GENHIST091 | newspaper cuttings | Article by Hilary Townsend (Joy Rabbetts) remembering days of "Panel Patients" and home remedies in Stalbridge before the NHS | Joy Rabbetts | |||
2022-108 | GENHIST092 | newspaper cutting | Article by Hilary Townsend (Joy Rabbetts) looking back and growing up in Stalbridge. Featuring Hewletts Farm, Thornhill. Stalbridge School and Church. Various shops in High Street including Dikes. | Joy Rabbetts | |||
2022-109 | GENHIST093 | newspaper cutting | Article by Hilary Townsend (Joy Rabbetts) Stalbridge Life including - New School, Good Friend - John Harris, Pitch delight - Stalbridge Football Club | Joy Rabbetts | |||
2022-110 | GENHIST094 | newspaper cutting | Article in BVM written by Hilary Townsend (Joy Rabbetts) about restoring her home Silk Hay 24.11.2012 | Joy Rabbetts | |||
2022-111 | PPL061 | correspondence | Correspondence and notes referring to the Brown and Viney families of Stalbridge | Joy Rabbetts | |||
2022-112 | PPL062 | photograph | Black and white photograph of Kitt Hobbs as a young womwn. She taught secretarial skills in Hobbs shop, belonging to her brother Leslie Hobbs (Les Hobbs) | Joy Rabbetts | |||
2022-113 | GENHIST096 | documents | A series of Articles covering : 1. Stalbridge W.I. 2. The Stalbridge Carillon , 3. The Jeans Blacksmith family history. 4. The Market Cross 5. John Dike (Violin Maker) | Joy Rabbetts | |||
2022-114 | SCHO063 | accounts book | Stalbridge School Account Book - Expenditure from 1968 - 1992/3 | Stalbridge School | |||
2022-115 | SCHU116 | photographs | 4 x colour photographs of Christingle with Barbara & Stan Godden, Joan Bryan, Wally Ricketts and Win Clarke. Also 3 x colour photos of Palm Sunday with Rev Richard Franklin . 1980-1990's | Exors of Joan Bryan | |||
2022-116 | PPL063 | photographs | 5 x black and white photographs of Joan Bryan during her time as a Queen Alexandra Nurse. 1940's-1950's | Exors of Joan Bryan | |||
2022-117 | STST077 | photographs | Printed plates of Old Stalbridge taken from Dike & Son's Calendar. 1. Bottom of Church Hill towards Church 1840, Jan- Royal Mail cart 1900, Feb- Stalbridge Station, Mar - The Ring - Hospital parade 1900, Apl- Stourton Caundle Brewery 1784, May- Pines Express, June-Dikes 1922. July -Upper Ring Street 1840. Aug - Milk cart leaving milk factory in Gold Street. Sept - Turnpike gateway. Oct - Ye Old Curiosity Shoppe. Nov - Red Lion Hunt. Dec Bells of Stalbridge Church 1926 | Ian Williams | |||
2022-118 | STST078 | photographs | 2 x photocopies of Stalbridge Street - 1. High Street 1888 sent to Ian Semple 2. Cottages at bottom of Grosvenor Road - L hand cottage occupied by Scanny Hann's parents, next door an Ale House "The Hand to Hand" . Note dove cote on end of forge. (maybe Victorian) | Julian Snook & Exors Joan Bryan | |||
2022-119 | STST079 | photographs | 2 x Aerial photographs of the lower end of Gold Street ( Coloured and Black and White) 1990's | Exors of Mrs Joan Bryan | |||
2022-120 | GENHIST095 | magazine articles | Copies of articles by Hilary Townsend (Joy Rabbetts) for Dorset Life. Apl 1993- 50 years of Garden Society, BVM sold to Trinity, No traffic calming. Apl 1994 - Guide Dogs, Rosina Privett, Pot plants at butchers,John Harris. Feb 1995- Hall extebsion, British Legion,Ring magazine, posts around Market Cross. Jan 1996 - Primary School grant maintained, Guggleton Arts Centre, R Bryant and the Ring Sledges for sale. Apl 1997 - Opening Community Office, Famous golfer helps Scouts, Wally Ricketts and Church Interregnum. July 1998 - A Life of Music, Robert Keys, Guggleton courses, Nesta Smith Cartref garden. Sept 1999 - Badminton, Scout HQ, Ring Master, and Home watch. May 2001 - Bowls. May 2002 - Courts resurfaces, Chat group, Jubilee plans. Sept 2003 - Stalbridge, extension, Stalbridge Players, Ceramic artist. Jan 2005 - Moving th school, new football pitch, Friends of St Mary. Jan 2006 - Mission to Africa, Mystery Basel Bridge, Light up Stalbridge. Oct 2007 - Pantomime, New era for Church, Library threat lifted. July 2008 - Stalbridge walkers, Cricket, Head Teacher. Apl 2010 - Allotments, Pond Close, War Memorial. Apl 2009 - Irene Jones Stalbridge Inheritance. Apl 2012 - Silk Hay. June 2014 - Bringing the War Memorial to Life - recollections. | Joy Rabbetts | |||
2023-1 | GENHIST098 | invoices | Collection of invoices to J Rabbetts, Antioch Farm for purchases from local businesses: 1. Miss L. Masters, Thornhill School fees, 2. HE Cluett, 3. Dike & Son, 4. WH Grace & Son, 5. AJ Gray, 6. Tom Hiscock, 7. Henry E Hobbs & Son, 8. CJ Jeans & Sons, 9. HG Kendall, 10. Charles Meader, 11. Hugh C Parsons, 12. Turner Bros. 1942 - 1961 | Jane Craven nee Rabbetts | |||
2023-2 | GENHIST101 | documents | 2 x files catalogues with information on Pollock's Pipe factory with illustartions and written material - 1986. to complement the our collection of clay plpe | Ann Harris | |||
2023-3 | ASSOC057 | minute books | 4 x minute books of the Stalbridge Flower Group 1. Inagurial meeting March 4th 1957 - 1965, 2. 1965 - 1972. 3. 1973 - 1977, 4. 1977 - 1982. also 2, flower festival leaflets. | Mrs Norma Chenery | |||
2023-4 | SCHU117 | drawing | original pen and ink drawing of St Mary's Church by Tony Wood 1992. This drawing is widely used. | Tony Wood | |||
2023-5 | GENHIST100 | documents | photos and information on Private Harry Drew died 2703.1918 age 25. includings photos in uniform, newspaper cutting oof his death, Christmas card,memories written written by Yvonne Drew and other information. | Exors Yvonne Drew | |||
2023-6 | NWS032 | magazine | Dorset West Monthly magazine November 1980 price 50p. see article on Stalbridge page 4 by Leonard R Gooche | Exors Y Drew | |||
2023-7 | NWS033 | magazine | Dorset Life magazine July 1988 (95p) see page 35 - article and photo on Stalbridge. | Exors Yvonne Drew | |||
2023-8 | SCHU118 | photograph | photograph of Stalbridge Church Choir with Rev Derrick Sanders with names of separate sheet circa 1958/59 | ||||
2023-9 | BUSI042 | document | Leaflet of local Stalbridge businesses and street map produced by John Brodie FRICS | Exors Yvonne Drew | |||
2023-10 | PPL064 | photograph | photograph of a class at Gillingham School from mid 50's showing Yvonne Drew (front row 4th from left) and Nigel Pope (middle row 2nd from right) | Exors Yvonne Drew | |||
2023-11 | SCHO064 | photograph | photograph of infants class at Stalbridge Primary school Christmas 1948 nearly all named | Exors Yvonne Drew | |||
2023-12 | SCHO040 | document | Plans for digging trenches for schools in WW2 1939 | Stalbridge School |