Trawl of Newspaper Reports from 1700 from FindMyPast.co.uk Newspaper & Date People Place Event / Report Personal & Appointments etc. Morning Post 02 November 1814 Spencer Kilderbee CA ‘Fashionable World’: ‘Mr Spencer Kilderbee, from a tour, to Campsea Ashe near , ’ Bury and Norwich Post 08 May 1816 Miss Rackham CA marriage to Mr Peter Archer, veterinary surgeon of Morning Post 28 April 1829 Rev. G F Tavel CA death announcement. ‘Rector of Campsea Ashe and Euston’ The Journal 21 August 1830 The Rev. Revett Wrabness death of Rev Sheppard, Rector of Thwaite, “to which he was instituted on the presentation of the late John Sheppard Wilson Sheppard of Campsea Ashe in 1825” Durham County Advertiser 02 Jermyn Pratt CA “ University Appointments”: The Rev. Jermyn Pratt of Trinity College Cambridge to the Rectory of Campsea December 1836 Ashe Suffolk …” The Ipswich Journal 13 October 1838 John Cook CA death of John Cook (67) Clerk & Sexton to the Parish … “his upright conduct gained him esteem …” The Ipswich Journal 11 April 1840 Jermyn Pratt CA advertisement for “A Person to Play the Organ and superintend the singing … at CA” The Ipswich Journal 21 February Mrs Letitia CA in Cumberland Street, Woodbridge (aged 74 after a long illness…) obituary for the ‘relict of John Sheppard of 1846 Sheppard Campsea Ashe’. Accompanied by a 6 verse ‘Original Poem’ “On the Death of Mrs Sheppard” Carlisle Patriot 21 May 1847 Jermyn Pratt Pimlico marriage of Rev Jermyn Pratt to Mary Louisa Murray daughter of the Bishop of Rochester, by the Lord Bishop of Rochester Cambridge Independent Press 16 W R Villiers CA Clerical Appointments: appointment to “Campsea Ashe C Suffolk” October 1858 Essex Standard 24 May 1867 Jermyn Pratt CA death announcement “May 15th at Royston Hall, Norfolk in the 70th year of his age, the Rev. Jermyn Pratt M.A. Rector of Campsey Ash, Suffolk, of which county he was a Magistrate” The Ipswich Journal 23 September W Paternoster CA Advertisement for a for a “Good Man constant employ [sic.] - Apply to W Paternoster, Campsea Ashe, 1871 Wickham Market” The Ipswich Journal 10 March 1874 Mr Sheppard CA meeting at which Sheppard was noted as the President of the Ipswich Auxiliary of the London City Mission Cambridge Chronicle and Journal 21 Rev G A Archer Littleport marriage of Harold Archer to Sophia Little … by Rev Archer “the brother of the bridegroom” April 1877 The Ipswich Journal 26 November Eliza Fish CA Death announcement of Eliza, wife of Lewis V Fish, late of Park Farm, Campsea Ashe 1878 The Ipswich Journal 05 July 1879 T Algar CA Advertisement for a for an Apprentice (Good youth) for a builder or cabinet-maker - Apply to T Algar, CA The Ipswich Journal 16 April 1881 Ann Paternoster CA Death of Ann Paternoster (61), wife of late Wm. Paternoster, harness maker, CA The Ipswich Journal 03 June 1893 Lucy Newson CA Marriage by the Rev. C Hodgson, Frederick George Davy () to Lucy Newson, daughter of H Newson of CA The Ipswich Journal 30 June 1894 Emma Moy CA Marriage of Sgt. Horace Hills to Emma Moy, fourth daughter of the late Harry Moy of Quill Farm, CA The Ipswich Journal 18 March 1898 Charles Bridges CA Plomesgate RDC elections Leeds Mercury 08 October 1912 Mr Lowther CA Society & Court News: The Speaker leaving his northern home. “The Speaker has decided to give up his house in Cumberland, for a few months ago, on the death of his father, he inherited the family estate in Campsea Ashe, Suffolk”. Luton Times and Advertiser 16 Miss Lowther CA Miss Lowther … honorary scoutmaster of the troop at Capmsea Ashe, Mr Lowther’s new home. January 1914 Hull Daily Mail 11 July 1917 Mr Lowther CA The Speaker “called up” and offered a labourer’s job in Wolverhampton at 4s 10d per week … (!) The notice was intended for a gardener on Mr Lowther’s estate at Campsea Ashe and was wrongly addressed.

Newspaper & Date People Place Event / Report Crime & related … The Ipswich Journal 22 July 1809 John Goodwyn, CA “rewards … for prosecuting felonies” presented by the Wickham Market Association (?) Thomas Woodard The Ipswich Journal 27 October 1821 John Sheppard CA & elsewhere Notice of Spring Guns constantly set in woods and plantations in CA, Tunstall, , The Ipswich Journal 08 November N/A CA & elsewhere Notice of Man Traps & Spring Guns set in woods, grounds and plantations of the Estate… 1823 The Ipswich Journal 06 November John Wilson CA & elsewhere Notice of Spring Guns & Traps set in woods and plantations belonging to John Wilson Sheppard in CA, 1824 Sheppard Tunstall & Blaxhall … also in the Rendlesham Estate The Ipswich Journal 05 March 1836 Samuel Youngman CA Convicted at Woodbridge for “trespassing and … pursuit of game …” Fined £3.2s or 2months hard labour. Bury & Norwich Post 08 January 1840 Sparrowhawk Smith CA 14 days sentence from Woodbridge Sessions for stealing a ‘young oak stand’ from J W Sheppard Esq. The Ipswich Journal 28 November William Clarke, CA & “Affray with Poachers” Full report of affray between the Clarke brothers and several poachers (see similar in 1846 gamekeeper The Ipswich Journal 17 March 1849) The Ipswich Journal 17 March 1849 Clarke family CA Eight men … “for feloniously wounding” Isaac, William & Charles Clarke. Also for “armed night poaching” at CA The Ipswich Journal 05 September Frederick Ling Woodbridge; CA Proceedings before Woodbridge Magistrates: Ling convicted of stealing a quarter of a peck of apples from 1857 Mrs Caroline Fish; sentenced to 6 weeks hard labour in Ipswich Gaol. The Ipswich Journal 19 November William Noy alias CA fined £1 for obstructing footpath across the railway line 1859 Buckles The Ipswich Journal 04 February Mary Battle; Samuel CA Woodbridge Petty Sessions. Mary Battle of CA alleged to have stolen a piece of woollen cloth at 1865 Bond Woodbridge, from Samuel Bond, Innkeeper. Report of case; defendant discharged. Bury and Norwich Post 21 March William Smith; Bury St. Eds; CA Bury Assizes: William Smith & William Upson, poaching at CA 1865 William Upson The Ipswich Journal 21 March 1868 Clara Coleman CA Suffolk Lent Assizes. “In the County Gaol at Ipswich, Prisoners for trial: … Clara Coleman, murder of her child at Campsea Ashe; this prisoner has also been in an asylum previous to the commission of the offence with which she is now charged” [NB. Clara Coleman was from Wickham Market.] The Ipswich Journal 12 June 1869 (i) John Smith; CA Woodbridge Petty Sessions. (J G Sheppard Esq., on the Board): John Smith charged with assaulting Emma Emma Fitch; Fitch at CA on the 23rd ult. (for picking lilac bushes). Report of the case, but dismissed by Magistrates as (ii) Jemima “evidence so conflicting...” Chilvers; Mary Ann 2nd case: Jemima Chilvers for assaulting Mary Ann Pooley (widow) at CA on the 7th inst. for striking child. Pooley; Mary Mattin Report of the case, defendant fined 1/- and 12/6 costs. The Ipswich Journal 21 May 1870 Charles & James Woodbridge Petty Sessions. Charles & James Mattin of Lt Glemham charged with assaulting Richard Mattin Mattin; Richard of CA. Defendants bailed at £10 each. Mattin The Ipswich Journal 02 July 1870 James & Charles CA “Brutal Assault at CA”. Both J & C Mattin sentenced to 1 year hard labour. Mattin; Richard Mattin The Ipswich Journal 14 November William Keeble; ; “Claim for personal Injuries” following an assault at Campsea Ashe Bucks Head Inn. Sarah Mattin (“living 1876 Samuel Meadows; Marlesford near the Bucks Head Inn”) was a witness. The Ipswich Journal 26 May 1883 Wm. Mowson; CA Woodbridge Petty Sessions. Assault on Whit Tuesday: Wm. Mowson (CA) was charged with assaulting Wm. Wm. Meadows Meadows (CA) on the 15th inst. for taking money … defendant fined 2/6 with 22/- costs. The Ipswich Journal 11 November John Barham; CA Woodbridge Petty Sessions. John Barham of CA charged with assaulting William Rawlinson of Hacheston by 1893 William Rawlinson throwing a stone at him … fined 2/6 with 12/6 costs. Essex Standard 24 November 1894 William Lowther; CA “Supposed child murder” – child’s body found decomposing in the woods of Ashe Park Martha Hammond The Ipswich Journal 08 December Martha Hammond CA Campsea Ashe Tragedy: “Committed to the Assizes” for the murder of her infant Newspaper & Date People Place Event / Report 1894 The Ipswich Journal 26 January 1895 Martha Hammond CA full report of court case and acquittal of Martha Hammond regarding the infant body in Ashe Park. The Ipswich Journal 30 June 1900 Henry Mayes CA Henry Mayes, labourer of CA was fined 2/6 for each of two summonses for not sending children to school.

Rural / Agricultural The Ipswich Journal 04 November John Goodwyn CA Obtained a Game Certificate for 1826 at £3. 13/6d each. 1826 The Ipswich Journal 22 September L Culling CA Obtained a Game Certificate at £3. 13/6d each. 1838 The Ipswich Journal 04 April 1840 N/A CA & elsewhere ‘Captain’ 5 year-old chestnut “best cart stallion …” – “will attend …” at CA and many other places (for servicing mares?); also mention of Mr John Gooding of CA the owner of ‘Bly’ (another chestnut cart stallion) The Ipswich Journal 26 March 1842 N/A CA & elsewhere ‘Knowsley’ “splendid bright bay thoroughbred” to attend CA at the Bucks Head …; The Ipswich Journal 16 September J G Sheppard CA Agricultural Association Awards “for the best 2 year old filly … J G Sheppard Esq., £3.00” 1848 The Ipswich Journal 29 March 1851 Messrs. Sawyer & CA Stallion “Young Captain” owned by Messrs. Sawyer & Rackham of Campsea Ashe. Horse’s credentials, Rackham, CA prizes etc. listed, and offered for siring at £1 each mare including the groom. The Ipswich Journal 12 June 1852 James King; Robert CA East Suffolk Agricultural Association. several CA residents as prize winners of the ploughing matches. Hart; William winners noted as “horse-drivers to…” John Walker, Walter Burch, George Fish and John George Sheppard Barber; James respectively. Mattou (?) The Ipswich Journal 13 March 1858 E M Smith MD; CA E M Smith MD, Medical Botanist of Diss, Norfolk “celebrated for the treatment of Scrofula …” “Attested by John G Sheppard John George Sheppard Esq., High House, Campsea Ashe, near Wickham Market …” The Ipswich Journal 01 May 1858 do. do. (as Ipswich Journal 13 March 1858) The Ipswich Journal 26 June 1858 do. do. (as Ipswich Journal 13 March 1858) Essex Standard 09 July 1858 Mr Burch CA Suffolk Agricultural Society: best horses (foal & gelding) shown by Mr Burch of Campsey Ash Bury and Norwich Post 27 September J G Sheppard CA Obtained a Game Certificate for 1859 at £4. 0/10d each. 1859 Essex Standard 11 April 1860 Geo. Thurston CA named in a Lawes Patent Turnip Manure advertisement as the Woodbridge Agent Essex Standard 20 April 1860 Geo. Thurston CA named in a Lawes Patent Turnip Manure advertisement as the Woodbridge Agent Essex Standard 25 April 1860 Geo. Thurston CA named in a Lawes Patent Turnip Manure advertisement as the Woodbridge Agent Essex Standard 27 April 1860 Geo. Thurston CA named in a Lawes Patent Turnip Manure advertisement as the Woodbridge Agent Essex Standard 03 July 1861 several … ? CA Listed prize winner(s) at the Essex Agricultural Society competitions The Ipswich Journal 22 October 1864 Mrs Goodwyn CA report of a barley stack on fire … accidentally started by a man lighting his pipe. Covered by insurance. The Ipswich Journal 25 March 1865 Geo. Thurston CA named in a Lawes Manures advertisement as the Woodbridge & Agent Essex Standard 13 July 1866 John G Sheppard CA 2nd prize for agricultural horse at the Suffolk Agricultural Association The Ipswich Journal 13 June 1868 Mr Geo Fish CA named in a Lawes’ Turnip Manure advertisement as the Woodbridge & Framlingham Agent The Ipswich Journal 20 March 1869 Edmund CA & elsewhere Stallion “Talbot” owned by Edmund Cottingham of Dunningwirth Hall, nr. Wickham Market, bred by J G Cottingham; J G Sheppard, Esq., Campsea Ashe. Horse’s credentials, prizes etc. listed, and offered for siring at £1 each mare Sheppard, Esq. and 2/- for the groom. The Ipswich Journal 03 April 1869 Edmund CA & elsewhere Stallion “Talbot” owned by Edmund Cottingham of Dunningwirth Hall, nr. Wickham Market, bred by J G Cottingham; J G Sheppard, Esq., Campsea Ashe. Horse’s credentials, prizes etc. listed, and offered for siring at £1 each mare Newspaper & Date People Place Event / Report Sheppard, Esq. and 2/- for the groom. The Ipswich Journal 12 August 1882 Mr Buxton CA “Agricultural Prospects”: peas sold at Ipswich Market by Mr Buxton The Ipswich Journal 31 March 1888 Alfred J Smith CA & elsewhere ‘’Blazer’ “bright chestnut cart stallion” offered for siring at 25s each mare and 2/6 for the groom. CA named on (Rendlesham) calendar The Ipswich Journal 21 December Mrs J Mill; Hon W CA among the many winners of prizes at the Christmas Show at Woodbridge 1888 Lowther MP; Lord Rendlesham The Ipswich Journal 07 November Hon W Lowther CA Ipswich & East of Horticultural Society: Hon W Lowther named amongst the winners of the flower 1891 show competition The Ipswich Journal 19 November several … Woodbridge; CA Listed prize winners at the Woodbridge Agricultural Club competitions 1892 The Ipswich Journal 30 December Mr Andrews Framlingham; CA Mr Andrews gave last technical lecture on gardening in St Michael’s Hall, Framlingham. Presented 1893 afterwards with a cruet stand. (Also results of examinations). The Ipswich Journal 17 September C Bridges CA judge at the Wickham Market Cottagers’ Show 1898

Sales & Commerce etc. Ipswich Journal 23 April 1726 John Sheppard CA Sale of a “very good coach neatly lin’d” The Ipswich Journal 22 August 1772 John Sheppard CA … meet with John Sheppard & Daniel Gardiner on 4 Sept. to settle affairs of the late John Sheppard The Ipswich Journal 26 April 1788 Jenney Braham Berkley Sq. & CA Notice to persons indebted to late Mrs Jenney Braham (whose country residence was at CA) to pay … The Ipswich Journal 03 May 1788 Jenney Braham Berkley Sq. & CA Notice to persons indebted to late Mrs Jenney Braham (whose country residence was at CA) to pay … The Ipswich Journal 04 March 1797 Wm. Wade WM & CA Auction of 24 acre farm on 10 Oct. by Thomas Dodson, Auctioneer The Ipswich Journal 20 June 1801 N/A CA General Courts Baron: persons entitled to Copyhold to attend Bucks Head on 29 June The Ipswich Journal 11 May 1822 N/A CA Auction of the Bucks Head Inn, CA “on Friday 24th” Gloucestershire Chronicle 25 July J Beeden CA Bankrupt, J Beeden, Campsea Ashe, Suffolk, Innkeeper 1835 The Ipswich Journal 24 May 1851 B Moulton CA Sale by Auction “60 Fine Oak Timber Trees measuring from 20 to 60 feet, adapted for all purposes …”; also “90 Ash and Elm ditto. … Hurdle Poles, Stakes etc. The Ipswich Journal 31 May 1851 B Moulton CA Sale by Auction “60 Fine Oak Timber Trees measuring from 20 to 60 feet, adapted for all purposes …”; also “90 Ash and Elm ditto. … Hurdle Poles, Stakes etc. The Ipswich Journal 16 August 1856 Geo Fish Stradbroke; CA “Valuable Estate at Stradbroke, Suffolk …” for auction … further particulars, Mr Geo Fish, CA The Ipswich Journal 21 February J Munro Woodbridge Advertisement from J Munro’s Booksellers & Stationers … “Beautiful Prints … 2/6 each … High House, 1857 Campsea Ashe” The Ipswich Journal 30 May 1857 Messrs. Crabtree & Glemham Hall “Mansion and Shooting in Suffolk” to let … “The fine old Family Mansion known as Glemham Hall” … House Cross to be let furnished … gardens and pleasure grounds, 3000 acres … Two miles from the proposed station of the East Suffolk Railway at Campsea Ashe. Further Particulars apply Messrs. Crabtree & Cross Halesworth The Ipswich Journal 17 September George P Freeman Suffolk general Large advertisements for “Michaelmas Sales of Agricultural and other Property “. CA station named as a 1859 departure point for “persons travelling by railway” The Ipswich Journal 22 September B Moulton; Mr CA Auction Notice for Ashmore Hall, CA … “about half a mile from the railway station”. Very detailed list of “the 1866 Walter Burch entire … stock of Mr Walter Burch … who’s tenancy expires …” Chelmsford Chronicle 13 July 1877 Lenny & Smith Messrs. Lenny & Smith sale by competition: “ … old family property situated in the parish of Charsfield near (auctioneers?) the Campsea Ashe Station of the Great Eastern Railway … Charsfield Hall [and several] Farms and Newspaper & Date People Place Event / Report Enclosures” [NB. property in Charsfield but CA station used a selling point]

Social & Leisure The Ipswich Journal 12 April 1834 N/A CA “Some of the finest Cedars of Lebanon in England are in Suffolk. Those in Campsea Ashe are unrivalled as a group.” The Ipswich Journal 02 September N/A CA Cricket match between “I Zingari” and Brundish … in the Park at Campsea Ashe” 1848 The Ipswich Journal 16 January 1875 Miss / Mrs Jay CA Choir numbering 28 attending Christmas Tree celebrations at New Year 1875 The Ipswich Journal 31 July 1875 Mr & Mrs J G CA Treat for children of CA National School in grounds of Ashe High House (as similar report 28 June 1879). Sheppard; Treated by Mrs Sheppard to tea, games & toys etc. “So many happy little faces … for the boys shirts, Mrs Algar waistcoats, caps, ties, knives … for the girls dresses, calico, aprons, dolls, books etc. …” Mothers were invited to a sewing class. Event attended by Governess Mrs Algar. The Ipswich Journal 11 June 1878 Lord Rendlesham; CA; Rendlesham Bazaar & Fete in Rendlesham Park. … generosity of Rt. Hon. Lord Rendlesham MP., Fund-raising for the J G Sheppard organ chamber and organ. The Ipswich Journal 28 June 1879 J G Sheppard; CA School Treat: Children of Blaxhall & CA schools were treated to tea, games and toys at the High House by Rev Archer; Rev Mr J G Sheppard. Attended by Mr & Mrs Sheppard, Rev. Archer, Rev & Mrs Bates. Bates The Ipswich Journal 29 June 1880 J J Sheppard [sic.] CA hosted a Bowls match at Ashe High House park The Ipswich Journal 25 May 1895 N/A CA Advertisement for a “Grand Primrose League Gala” to take place in Campsea Ashe Park on Whit Monday (3 June 1895): Athletic Sports, Political Speeches, Bands etc. … The Gardens will be on view; admission 6d. The Ipswich Journal 02 June 1900 W Lowther CA CA Whitsuntide Fete held at CA Park by kind permission of the Hon. W Lowther … all the fun of the fair … grounds thrown open. The Ipswich Journal 17 November Warne CA Quoit Club Supper at the Talbot Hotel … plus toasts and songs 1900

Miscellaneous The Ipswich Journal 27 April 1811 John Sheppard CA “… tempest on Wednesday … unusual fall of rain” At Campsea Ashe a tree standing in the park of John Sheppard Esq. was shivered by lightening, and several fireballs were seen …” The Ipswich Journal 01 November John G Sheppard Irish Church Missions to the Roman Catholics … description and aims of the Society … Mr J G Sheppard in 1862 the Chair The Ipswich Journal 22 August 1863 Walter Burch; Charsfield; CA full report of accident and Inquest regarding the Steam Engine explosion at Charsfield. Ephraim Battle Essex Standard 28 August 1863 Walter Burch; CA Explosion of Steam Threshing Machine at Charsfield: 3 deaths including Ephraim Battle aged 14. Ephraim Battle The Ipswich Journal 14 May 1872 N/A CA “… in the neighbourhood of Campsea Ashe snow was reported as completely covering the ground …” The Ipswich Journal 15 April 1873 N/A CA “Battalion Review at Campsea Ash”: manoeuvres on a meadow near Ashe Station. The Ipswich Journal 22 February William Coates CA accident to William Coates (GER guard) injured leg after falling beside a moving railway truck. 1890

Pete Carter, Campsea Ashe Heritage Group, March 2015