April 2019

Issue 158 Produced in for Desborough Folk £2.00 PANCAKE COMPETITORS LINE-UP

With pancakes at the ready, the young competitors line up for a series of races in Havelock Street on Strove Tuesday. More photos on page 5. A BIG THANK YOU TO THE TELEGRAPH The Scrapbook would like to say a big thankyou to Neil Burkett, the Deputy Editor of the Telegraph for allowing us to reprint their old stories in the Desborough Scrapbook. Reprinting these stories help to keep the A car crash between two cars occurred on Saturday morning, 2nd March at the junction history of Desborough in one place. Which of Gold Street and Harborough Road. in turn allows the people of Desborough to Police were in attendance to divert the traffic as a tow-truck took one of the damaged search and discover their past easily cars away from the scene of the accident. through the Scrapbooks. 2 Desborough Scrapbook 158 April 2019 ENTERTAINMENTS AND EVENTS

Whatever your style! 2019 Researched and compiled by Steve Richards Friday 19th: Desborough & Rothwell Photo- APRIL graphic Society – “GOOD FRIDAY – No Meeting”. Thursday 4th: Friends of Desborough Library – “Coffee Morning” 9.30am. Saturday 20th: The Old Works – “Claire Mac”. Friday 5th: Desborough & Rothwell Photo- graphic Society “DPI Heat 2” 8pm at Marlow Saturday 20th: Conservative Club – House. “Dominic Nivens”. Saturday 6th: Heritage Centre – “Coffee Wednesday 24th: Bosom Friends – 8pm in Morning” 10am – 12pm. the Community Centre. Saturday 6th: The Old Works – “Kelly Jens”. Friday 26th: Conservative Club – “Open Mic Night”. Saturday 6th: Conservative Club – “Steve Jay”. Friday 26th: Desborough & Rothwell Photo- graphic Society – “Photoshop Workflow – Sunday 7th: Services Club – “Bingo” and From Basics to Advanced” 8pm at Marlow every Sunday. House. Sunday 7th: Football Club – “Bingo” 8pm Saturday 27th: The Old Works – “Neil and every Sunday. Warner”. Monday 8th: Services Club – “Steam & Rail Saturday 27th: Conservative Club – “Johnny Enthusiasts Evening” 7.30pm in the lounge. O’Sullivan”. Tuesday 9th: Desborough & District Wildlife Monday 29th: Desborough Civic Society – Trust – “AGM followed by The Past and the “Music and Memories of a 1950s Childhood” Future of Natural History” 7.00pm in the by Polly Feeley – 7.30pm in the Heritage Heritage Centre. Centre. Friday 12th: Desborough & Rothwell Photo- graphic Society – “Annual Meal” 8pm at Marlow House Heritage Centre Saturday 13th: The Old Works – “Jenna”. Saturday 13th: Conservative Club – “Jayson COFFEE Meager is Elvis”. Monday 15th: Desborough WI – “Funny MORNING Fellas (The Two Ronnies)” by Tricia First Saturday in the month, 10 - noon at the Thompson 7.30pm Heritage Centre, Station Road. in the Community Centre.

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TITTLE-TATTLER NOTES The first of the weekly meetings of the Desborough Family History Group on Thursday 21st February was well attended and enjoyed by IF YOU HAVE ANYTHING OF INTEREST CONCERNING DESBOROUGH PLEASE GET IN TOUCH everyone, the organisers couldn't have wished for a better start. For more information you can find it on YUNG UNS TODAY their Facebook page. THE DESBOROUGH RUMOUR was So I said to th’ol boy, if yuwanner goo Translation: So I said to my son, “If you true, No. 76 is up for rent at £1100 pcm. the shortist way yadder goo dairn strate want the shortest route, you will have to go Whom ever takes on the bistro we wish f’lung. down Straight Furlong”. them well. E lucked awl gon airt at me an e sez He gave me an unknowing look and THE SPEED AWARE campaign began strate f’lung? Weirs strate f’lung? asked as to the whereabouts of Straight So o sez “Well o dornt no yu lived in Furlong. last month but judging by the number of Dezbra orl yer lowif an yu dornt no weir car crashes seen locally. People are still strate f’lung is”. Dear Scrapbook driving too fast and are unable to stop in Yung uns today. I love the Scrapbook. The amount of time to avoid an accident. Anon. – Otherwise known as Tony Foster. work you put into it must be enormous. It WELSH GRAND SLAM Has had a good Note: Fer them as dornt no wot oma gooin is a brilliant publication and is especially affect on sales at the Heritage Centre as valuable and appreciated by those of us three red, glass dragons have been sold on abairt, yule adder put in an explinashun (and a translashun) at the end. who live away. since Wales thrashed at Cardiff! I hope you’re keeping well and well done for all the work you put in. Best wishes Brian Manton FLY-TIPPING AT GREEN LANE AN UNUSUAL PIECE OF LACE

Can any reader help identify what this piece of lace was used for? It has an opening to the centre that can Lorraine Nibloe from Desborough The Facebook post brought about some overlap. Possibly to go around a candle- reported on Facebook that she was out remarks showing their disgust from other stick or oil lamp. Is this theory correct? walking down Arthingworth Road when Desborians: Crochet lace has many types including she came across this disgusting sight. James Hakewill: Someone somewhere Irish crochet, (which is a particular style of It really beggers belief that in this day saw this being loaded from a house near crochet invented during the 19th century), and age that people still think that’s okay to where they live . . . just wish we could pineapple crochet, and filet crochet. defile the countryside in this way. prosecute more cases. Crochet lace is usually made with a steel Let’s hope that there’s some clue amid all Les Coleman: Pigs need locking up, I hook, and sometimes with plastic and that rubbish that will lead back to the hate litter bugs of any kind. wooden hook for large scale work. culprits and that they get a heavy fine for Christine Maclachlan: I have reported Crochet is a very useful technique for fly-tipping. this to KBC. making objects for home. 4 Desborough Scrapbook 158 April 2019 WHY TOWN FEARS SPEED LIMIT RISE A MAN WHO LIVES beside Des- borough’s “danger mile” – a stretch of the A6 – has warned that the road could turn into a death trap if the limit is raised. The Government proposal – which still hung in the air this week is worrying townspeople, who fear children and old people would be in danger if the present 30mph limit is raised to 40 mph. “The kids come running out into the Her neighbour Mrs. Pearl Adams, also of road and there is no way a motorist would Valley Rise criticised drivers who don’t be able to see a child running up to the road stick to the limit. “I’ve seen drivers on the past my pub.” road doing 50 and 60 mph. They don’t see Following pressure from the town the 30 mph limit – or if they do they ignore council chairman, Mr. Nicholas Loake, it. MP Sir Geoffrey de Freitas “The road is dangerous already. To my tackled transport Minister Mr. William mind it would be silly to increase it at all. Rodgers on Wednesday about the speed There are lots of people with children proposals and how they could be justified. along that road – to raise the limit would be In a written reply, transport under- stupid.” secretary Mr. John Oram said a decision Evening Telegraph, November 1977 had not yet been made but the limit could be raised when speed readings and accident figures showed the road was capable of Kings Arms’ landlord Mr. Maurice Styles. carrying traffic at 40 mph without risk. OLD DESBOROUGH Landlord of the Kings Arms public The controversial new stretch of road house Mr. Maurice Styles, which stands was completed in 1975 at a cost of nearly only feet away from the road’s zebra £400,000, but 12 months before then local crossing, is horrified at the suggestion. residents began fighting for safety IN PHOTOGRAPHS “They’ve got to be joking,” he said. measures for the stretch described by “The road is dangerous enough now, county councillor Tony Allen as “Murder motorists should slow down when mile”. approaching that crossing. The truth is that The subway he suggested did not mater- it’s very difficult to slow down and a lot of ialise. A pelican crossing that did was later people don’t. demolished in an accident. “That crossing is used a lot – all day and Luckily nobody was using it at the time. every day. Increasing the speed will do Local residents are still annoyed at the nothing but harm.” dangers. Mr. Styles said the peak danger was One angry woman opposed to the around 4 pm when local children were increase is Miss Vi Timpson of Saxon making their way home from school. Close in Desborough. “We don’t want the road any faster. Sometimes I’ve got to wait five minutes to get over – and there’s a crossing. “We get an awful lot of heavy traffic on the road. If there were to be an increase in the speed limit God only knows what would happen,” she said. Mr. Ronald Hebbs of Princess Avenue in Desborough said “I don’t think the road is really dangerous – but at the same time I think it should be kept to 30 mph. I think the speed should be kept to the rest of the town. Housewife Mrs. Jane Connell of Valley Rise in Desborough said; “There is certainly danger on that road. Often, when you try to turn right into Desborough, Mrs Gamble outside her home in people are travelling so fast that they have Leicester Place/Square. to try to overtake you on the outside Leicester Place or Square was in the Mr. John Oram transport under-secretary. because they can’t stop.” High Street next to Sid Brown’s shop. April 2019 Desborough Scrapbook 158 5 PANCAKE COMPETITORS RACE ON

What fun! Desborough kids get into the swing, tossing their pancakes as they race towards the finish line. 6 Desborough Scrapbook 158 April 2019

3rd: Government agrees to begin release of up his garden without result), there was seemingly “Summer Time.” Some of my readers imprisoned conscientious objectors. insufficient evidence for a murder charge. How- found themselves too late on Sunday morn- 5th: Pinsk massacre: 35 Jews are killed ever, police did eventually find fragmentary ing to receive their usual moiety of without trial, after being accused of paperwork listing the missing women, and com- spiritual instruction. And the matrons who bining this with other documents provided the Bolshevism. took their dinners to the bakehouse at necessary evidence. 6-7th: The Bavarian Soviet Republic is 11.45 instead of 10.45 not only dined late, founded. Landru stood trial on 11 counts of murder in November 1921. He was convicted on all counts, but wanted extra coal for cooking pur- 7th: The Original Dixieland Jazz Band sentenced to death, and guillotined three months poses. brings Dixieland jazz to England, later in Versailles. During his trial, Landru drew Note: On Sundays, Desborians could take their opening a 15-month tour at the Hippo- a picture of his kitchen, including the stove in Sunday joint to the several bakehouses in the drome, London. which he was accused of burning his victims, town to be cooked. 10th: Mexican Revolution leader Emiliano and gave it to one of his lawyers; he had written Whoever put the Church clock forward was Zapata is ambushed and shot dead in on the back, “Ce n’est pas le mur derrière lequel determined not to be like the ‘foolish virgins’ – Morelos. il se passe quelque chose, mais bien la cuisinière too late. There is nothing like being in good 12th: French serial killer Henri Désiré dans laquelle on a brûlé quelque chose” (It is not time, but if I were to enumerate the curses that Landru is arrested. the wall behind which a thing takes place, but were voiced on Saturday through the Church indeed the stove in which a thing has been clock being put forward seven or eight hours too burned). This has been interpreted as a soon, I should have no space to deal with other confession. matters. Allotment holders, hearing the Church 13th: Amritsar Massacre: British and Gurk- clock strike five, were rather surprised that their ha troops massacre 379 Sikhs at tea-time had arrived so quickly and hurried Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar, in the home only to find that the kettle had not been Punjab Province (British India). filled. Eugene V. Debs enters prison at the ELECTION – Two candidates for every Atlanta Federal Penitentiary in Atlanta, seat! A very fine game of “musical chairs!” Henri Landru. Georgia for speaking out against the There are plenty of prognostications as to Historical note - Landru was born in Paris. draft during World War I. what the result of the election with be, and After leaving school, he spent four years in the 15th: The Save the Children Fund is created as to who will be at the top of the poll. But French Army from 1887 to 1891, and afterwards in the UK, to raise money for the relief seeing we have not had an election for so had a sexual relationship with his cousin, who of German and Austrian children. long, and that the electorate, which includes bore him a daughter. They wed two years later, 20th: The French Army blows up the bridge the ladies, is so different from what it was, I and had three more children. After being over the Dniester at Bender, Moldova, think I had better not predict this time. All I swindled by his employer, he turned to fraud to protect the city from the Bolsheviks. trust is that we shall have a good business himself, often swindling elderly widows; he was 23rd: The Estonian Constituent Assembly Council to deal with the housing and older sentenced to two years’ imprisonment in 1900, convenes its first session. important matters that lie before us. the first of several such convictions. By 1914, 25th: The Bauhaus architectural and design Landru was estranged from his wife and movement is founded in Weimar, Historical note: Women leaders accepted a working as a second-hand furniture dealer. Germany. ANZAC Day is observed for cut off age of 30 in order to get the vote for Landru began to run lonely hearts advertise- the first time in Australia. Pancho Villa most women. Finally, in 1918, Parliament ments in Paris newspapers (for example, takes Parral, Chihuahua, in Mexico, passed an act granting the vote to women “Widower with two children, aged 43, with and executes the mayor and his two over the age of 30 who were householders, comfortable income, serious and moving in good sons by hanging. the wives of householders, occupiers of society, desires to meet widow with a view to matrimony”). Because of World War I there were 30th: Several bombs are intercepted, in the property with an annual rent of £5, and plenty of widows upon whom he could prey. He first wave of the 1919 United States graduates of British universities. would seduce women, gain access to their assets, anarchist bombings. ROLL OF HONOUR – Dear “Tatler”, - then kill them and burn their dismembered When do you think we shall hear something bodies. Between 1914 and 1919 he killed ten Week ending 4th April 1919 more about the Roll of Honour? How is the women and the teenage son of one of them. The committee getting on with regard to the War police did not connect the disappearance of these DESBOROUGH NOTES Memorial? In my opinion such questions as women, as Landru used a wide variety of aliases in his schemes. He kept a ledger listing the By “The Tatler” these ought to be tackled before their particular alias he used when corresponding CHANGING THE CLOCKS – A news- interest begins to wane. with each woman. paper writer declared we should get up an Yours truly, PROCRASTINATION. In 1919, the sister of one of Landru’s victims hour earlier on Sunday morning. So, we did. SPECIALS AND FIREMEN – When our attempted to track him down. She did not know But what of the Desborough individual who worthy “Mayor” made the wittiest speech of Landru’s real name but she knew his appearance and where he lived, and she eventually persuaded not only put his clock forward but got up an the evening at the Specials’ dinner at the police to arrest him. Initially, Landru was hour earlier by the clock! Kettering things were evidently a little charged only with embezzlement. He refused to A good many amusing incidents came to different. It showed, amongst other matters, talk to the police, and with no bodies (police dug my notice as the result of the starting of that he recognised his responsibilities as the April 2019 Desborough Scrapbook 158 7 war-time “Mayor” of the ancient borough of he has served the town faithfully and well its kind. It is more or less of an experi- Desborough when he was told through the on the Kettering Board of Guardians, being mental character, but great things are bedroom window that an air-raid warning first elected for the Central Ward in 1910, expected of it. The hull is beautifully made had been received, and that he found the whilst six years ago he was returned with- and finished, being entirely built of Specials and Firemen in readiness as he out a contest. Nine months ago, owing to mahogany, and is 65 feet long. It serves to walked down the village street. I quite agree failing health, Mr Robinson tendered his illustrate the extraordinary strides made in that our Specials and Firemen did well. resignation and Mr F. W. Roughton was aerial navigation during the past four years. Some of the Firemen, who years ago had elected in his place. For their advanced age, On its way to Bradford, the huge flying thought the time had come for them to both Mr and Mrs Robinson are in fair boat was stranded in Chesterfield, where it retire, gallantly “stuck to their guns” health, and their many friends to-day will was found impossible to get it to pass under through the war period. And I was not congratulate them on the attainment of the bridges. surprised on being told that several new their diamond wedding. Historical note – The Gosport Aircraft Company Firemen are now required. Historical Notes: Eli Robinson was born on 1st was a short-lived manufacturer, (1914 - 1920), based at Gosport, Hampshire, formed at the start EMPLOYEES DANCE – The employees May 1836 and christened at the Wesleyan of the First World War by Sir Charles Allom of of B. Riley, Ltd., held a dance in the Drill Church, Desborough, on 10th July 1836. His parents were James Robinson (born in White, Allom & Company and Charles Ernest Hall on Friday last, Mr Cecil York being the Desborough) and Ann Heel (born in Sheffield, Nicholson of Camper and Nicholson’s boat- M.C. and Mr G. Ginns pianist. Yorkshire– parents Richard and Elizabeth Heel). builders. The company built a number of flying- DANCE – The troop of Boy Scouts held a On the 1851 census he is living with his parents boats for the British government including the in Gold Street, Desborough and is a silk weaver. hull for the Fairey Atalanta which at the time was dance in the Drill Hall on Thursday last the largest flying-boat hull built in the world. week, Miss K. Ginns being the pianist and In 1860 he married Sarah Coe, of Rothwell. In the 1851 census she was a frame lace runner. Mr B. Sparkes M.C. A cake-guessing Sarah’s parents were Edward and Ann Coe. competition took place, Mr F. Ginns being In the 1861 census Eli and Sarah are living in DESBOROUGH COUNCIL the winner. Newland Street, Kettering and Eli is a velvet Passing from the Old to the New. weaver. His parents and siblings live next door. The last monthly meeting of the present Eli’s occupations were listed as: – Week ending 11th April 1919 Desborough Urban Council, which goes 1871(Sewing machine fitter), 1881 (Iron Turner & Fitter), 1891 (Mechanical Engineer), 1901 out of office on April 14th, was held on Tuesday evening, when there were present: MARRIED SIXTY YEARS (Mechanical Engineer) and 1911 (Retired engineer). Mr F. C. Fenton, J.P. (chairman), Mr F. T. Kettering Ex-Guardian Celebrates Eli and Sarah had seven children, two had Riley (vice- chairman), Rev. H. J. T. Eacott, his Diamond Wedding died by 1911. The ones that survived were Messrs. R. Panter, G. Luck, H. Burdett, J. Cedella (b1863), George (b1865), Harry Clarke, J. W. Loomes, W. Whymant, D. (b1867), Wilfred (b1870), and Benjamin Arthur Palmer, J. Coe, and P. Thomas. (or Arthur B), b1874. Eli Robinson died on the 24th February 1920 Mr Palmer, on behalf of the Roads – age 84 and Sarah died 1st Qtr/1924 – age 89. Committee, reported an application from the Council’s workmen for an increase of wages. The committee recommended an WORLD’S LARGEST FLYING increase of 2s. per week to all the Council BOAT employees. The recommendation was adopted. Mr Whymant showed that the Water Committee had considered the question of This week we have pleasure in present- the resignation of the Fire Brigade captain, ing our readers with a photograph of Mr and the reorganisation of the brigade. They and Mrs Eli Robinson, of Thorngate Street, Great interest was aroused in North- had decided to advertise for a captain and Kettering, who to-day (Friday) celebrate ampton by the arrival on the Market Square members of the brigade. The Chairman their diamond wedding, having been of the hull of a new flying boat - the largest said he was pleased to know that the married on April 11th, 1859. Mr Robinson in the world. The boat, which was carried brigade would continue to act for the time is a native of Desborough, and will be 83 on a specially-constructed motor lorry, has being, at any rate. Serious consequences years of age on May 1st, (born 1836), been designed and built by the Gosport might ensue if there were any trouble in whilst his wife was born at Rothwell, and Aircraft Company to the order of the Air getting the engine properly manned. Mr has seen 85 summers (born 1834). Both Ministry, and when completed it will be the Palmer said he had been seriously con- husband and wife have lived at Kettering biggest machine of its kind in the world. Its sidering as to whether the appointments during the whole of their married life. Mr engines will develop no less than 2,400 should be open to ladies. Robinson’s name will always be associated horse power, and, in addition to being the Mr Clarke: Do you mean a mixed with the Kettering Town Football Club, largest, it will also be one of the fastest of brigade? which he helped to form some 46 years Mr Palmer: No; all women. ago, and for the long period of nearly 40 Mr Whymant: That would be quite a new years he acted on the committee of the club departure. and for several years as treasurer. Both The Chairman: Certainly it is a new idea. husband and wife have taken an active The Chairman remarked that when they interest in the temperance cause in the were elected six years ago, they had no idea town, Mr Robinson having been a total that six years would elapse before another abstainer for 44 years and Mrs Robinson local election. His mind went back to the for 53 years. Mr Robinson has also done first meeting of the Council in the Board good work in connection with the Kettering School in January, 1895, and in giving a Liberal Association. For nearly nine years retrospect of the doings of that body he 8 Desborough Scrapbook 158 April 2019 said it inherited serious work. That night This is not the first time that Mr Riley guessing that Mr Cox would rise to the there were four gentlemen present who has occupied the Council chair; he was opportunity. He did not think that the were not members of the new Council. He elected to that position in 1911, and dividend should be included in the income could tell Mr Clarke, Mr Loomes, Mr discharged his duties with tact, zeal, and in calculating the amount an old age Panter, and Mr Coe that they parted with ability. Some of us older ones can look pensioner should receive. If a shoe all goodwill. He thanked all the back to the time when he began semi- manufacturer on buying leather detained a Councillors for the way they had supported public life as quite a youth, namely, as discount would he be asked to include the him. secretary to the Nursing Fund, his election discount in his income-tax returns? Mr Palmer moved a vote of thanks to the to the Presidency of the Kettering and Whatever is thought on such matters, it chairman, who, he said, had discharged District Sunday School Union in 1903, his should be remembered that the local arduous duties with credit to himself and to various offices at the Congregational Pensions Committee is an administrative the town. Mr Clarke seconded. The Chair - Church, and his Presidency of the Liberal body, and if the law is wrong in some man, in reply, expressed thanks to the vice- Association. Surely with such a record he particular the committee should not be chairman, and Mr Thomas seconded. Mr has worthily earned the position he has blamed for it. As for the income-tax, it is Riley, in the course of a suitable reply, said attained. most unsatisfactory. A friend of mine liable they were losing men from the Council The out-going chairman, Mr Fenton, has to income-tax, who has never been asked to who had been of great value to it. done a great deal for the town in a zealous pay income-tax, is, of course, keeping the and business-like manner. That his services matter dark; while another friend of mine Week ending 18th April 1919 are recognised is shown by the fact that his pays on the interest which his wife receives colleagues on the Council appointed him as from the Post Office Savings Bank. chairman of the Council for seven years, Eight years last Monday the Rev. H. DESBOROUGH NOTES. vice-chairman ten years, and chairman of Heberden, vicar of Desborough, passed By “The Tatler” the Sanitary Committee 23 years. As one away, and his mortal remains were buried in the local Churchyard. “Who threw that brick?” asked the wife who has devoted much attention to our Whilst wishing good luck to Mr Stowe, of a local butcher when she heard the shop public life, especially during the past who has done good work for the Urban window crash. With haste a local quarter of a century, he gave a vivid Council in a trying period, and con gratu - gentleman came forward and offered an contrast between the condition of the town, lating him on the public offices he has apology that a brute of a dog would persist as it existed when the Council came into attained, I would like to join in the wel- in fighting the one he owned. Taking up a being, and to-day. come to our new Clerk, Mr Addin stone to throw at “the brute,” he had got “ Every effort to provide additional means Tyldesley, who has made a name for too much break” on it, with the result that of passing our leisure time pleasantly himself as “the Town Clerk over the hill.” the stone cannoned off the pathway, and hit should be encouraged; therefore, I am New buildings at Desborough are like the window instead of the dog. Including pleased to hear that the iron room at the the fruit trees - just beginning to bud after the cost of the licence, his dog will be a Temperance Institute is to be used chiefly a dreary season. The Crompton Boot Co.’s dear one this year. for billiards. Many have been wishing for fine extension has had a good start, and Bird & HOLIDAY – When we cannot have every - weather, not only for the enjoyment of the Co.’s is nearly finished. Then on Tuesday a thing our own way we must compromise. holidays, but to get on with the garden plan was posed for Messrs. Toone’s Therefore, although some surprise – indeed work, which is now very pressing. After all extension. All this is good for our staple a little unpleasantness to some – has been the rain we have had, the ground does not industry. What a pleasure and novelty it is caused by the decision to close the local turn over so easily as a year ago. Still the to see the bricklayers at work. I trust they shoe factories from Thursday to Wednesday, time has come when progress must be will soon be erecting new houses. We want and a number would have preferred from made. I guess that between now and the them badly. Monday to Thursday, let us accept the time we resume our ordinary duties again inevitable with good grace. Some of my pals after the Easter “break” a good many spuds NEW CHAIRMAN say it is better than last year, when the will find themselves in mother earth at “shops” were closed for ten days. How our Desborough, especially if the weather is Desborough Council and old Age ideas have altered since we were boys at favourable. Pensions. school. The first meeting of the new Council at NEW “MAYOR” – Since the days of Desborough was held on Tuesday evening, Joseph there have been many favourites when there were present: Messrs. F. C. named Benjamin, including the father and Fenton, J.P., and F. T. Riley, the Rev. H. J. T. grandfather of our “new Mayor.” Both of Eacott, Messrs. F. J. Goosey, D. Palmer, P. these Benjamins were associated with the Thomas, S. J. B. Barnes, W. Whymant, G. velvet and plush weaving in London, and Luck, W. A. Cox, and E. F. Bosworth; had factories at Kettering, Rothwell, and together with Mr W. F. Stowe (acting clerk), Desborough. In fact, Mr Riley’s grandfather Mr Addin Tyldesley (the new clerk), and was granted the Freedom of the City of Mr R. Marlow (inspector and surveyor). London in 1844. His father established the THE CHAIRMAN boot trade at Desborough in 1868, when, Mr Fenton (the former chairman) moved through the decline of the plush weaving the Some of our new Councillors soon made that Mr Riley be elected chairman, saying people were practically starving. In these their maiden speeches, and now they have that it was a generally accepted principle days before education was general, Mr “broken the ice.” I trust they will become that the vice-chairman who had served any Benjamin Riley established a reading room successful Councillors. When there was length of time in that position should and institute here. Born in 1876, Mr Riley some talk about a pension officer asking an qualify for the premier office. The Vicar succeeded his father in the business upon applicant for a pension about the dividend seconded very warmly, while expressing the latter’s death in 1894. received from the Stores I was not wrong in regret that Mr Fenton was retiring from the April 2019 Desborough Scrapbook 158 9 chair. The motion was carried unanimously. take up the duties of manager of the wishes to spend their honeymoon at Mr Riley, in taking the chair, expressed Desborough Labour Exchange, to which he Newton Abbot, Devonshire. There were thanks for their confidence and the honour had been appointed by the Labour very many handsome wedding gifts. they had conferred upon him. He hoped Advisory Committee, and to use the that he would fill the position to the Council’s office for correspondence. Mr satisfaction of all, and that they would be Whymant was against the principle of one NEW CHAIRMAN able to deal with the town’s affairs without man having two or three offices, but if there Changes on Local Councils thought of self, class, or party. was not a great deal to do in what had been Biography of the New “Mayor” Mr Riley then proposed that Mr Palmer, spoken of as a spare-time office he would who had rendered long, valuable, and not be against it. Mr Barnes said it would faithful service to the Council, be elected be abominable to ask the unemployed to go vice-chairman. Mr Thomas seconded. Mr to Kettering; and he favoured facilities at Fenton, as the oldest member, supported Desborough, as a sub-office of the the proposal, saying that Mr Palmer was Kettering Labour Exchange. elected in 1902, and no one had given more assiduous, constant, and painstaking Week ending 25th April 1919 service. The motion having been carried unanimously, Mr Palmer replied. The various committees were then INTERESTING WEDDING. elected, each member being placed on two County Councillor’s Son Married at of the principal committees. Desborough. OVERSEERS In the presence of very many well- On the election of the overseers – wishers a charming and popular wedding Messrs. Marlow, Goosey, Barnes, and took place at Desborough Parish Church on Barratt – Mr Fenton spoke of the Easter Monday, the contracting parties importance of these duties, which did not being Mr Ewart Marlow, fourth son of Mr come much before the public. Jesse Marlow, C.C., and Mrs Marlow, of NEW CLERK AND PENSIONS “Iseleigh,” Desborough, and Miss Ethel Mr Whymant wanted to know how it was Kathleen Curtis, third daughter of Mrs that old people had to wait so long for the Curtis and the late Mr Curtis, of Mr F T Riley. old age pensions. The Chairman said that Braybrooke Road. The bridegroom, who The new chairman of the Desborough Mr Tyldesley, their new clerk, had been had recently been demobilised, came back Urban Council, Mr Fred T. Riley, J.P., shoe invited to that meeting to get in touch with from the war with the Military Cross, after manufacturer, has had a very interesting the Council’s work. They were very pleased serving as a lieutenant in the 6th Northants career. He inherits the business capacities to see him there. As Mr Tyldesley was Regiment. of his grandfather and father, who were secretary to the Old Age Pensions Com- The organist, Mr J. Tailby, played nuptial associated with the velvet and plush mittee, he would ask him to reply to Mr music whilst the numerous guests and weaving in London, and had factories at Whymant. friends were assembling. The bride arrived Kettering, Rothwell and Desboro’. His Mr Addin Tyldesley expressed thanks to leaning on the arm of her brother Harold father established the boot trade in Des- the Council for the confidence they had (formerly a prisoner of war in Germany), borough in 1868. Born in 1876, Mr Riley placed in him in appointing him as their who gave her away, and the vicar, the Rev. succeeded his father in the business upon clerk. In reply to several questions with H. J. T. Eacott, was the officiating clergy- the latter’s death in 1894; and its growth regard to old age pensions, he explained man. The bride was attended by four under his able direction is indicated by the the method of procedure at some length, bridesmaids, namely, Misses Beatrice and enlargement of the factory from time to and the constitution of the committee to Dorothy Curtis (sisters), Miss Grace time, and a continual increase in the which this Council sent representatives. It Marlow (cousin of the bridegroom), and number of employees. Mr Riley’s energetic was competent for anyone to make Miss Dorothy Aiers (niece of the bride- public work extends over a lengthy period. application four months before they groom); and the best man was the bride- It was commenced when he attained his attained the age of 70 years. The pension groom’s brother, Mr Oliver Marlow. 20th year. Interested in Sunday school officer then investigated, and made a Further appropriate music was ably played work from the time he was eighteen years recommendation to the committee. whilst the register was being signed, and of age, his efforts on this connection were Mr Whymant had a good deal to say as to when the wedding party were leaving the deservedly recognised by his election in what he considered were unnecessary sacred building. The dresses were in good 1903 as president of the Kettering and questions put to the old people by the taste, and very picturesque. That of the District Sunday School Union. A staunch pension officer, probing into private affairs. bride was of white crepe-de-chine, with Congregationalist, he has held several For instance, if there was a little dividend embroidery and fringe, together with the offices in connection with the Desborough from the Stores he put that down. Mr bridal veil. Arum lilies formed her lovely Congregational Church. Fenton endorsed the protest. Mr Cox bouquet. Of the bridesmaids, Miss Beatrice Mr Riley has rendered conspicuous thought they should have a clear under- Curtis and Miss Grace Marlow wore blue service to the Liberal cause, notably as standing about the dividend question. crepe-de-chine; and the others were attired president of the local association, and Mr Whymant did not approve of such in Jap silk. Each carried a very nice chairman of the election committee. questions as, “Have you eggs given you?” bouquet of white and pink carnations. Mr Riley’s work on the Urban Council “Have you rich relations?” and such Their brooches and pendants were the gifts should be specially mentioned. Entering “mullook.” Mr Luck also spoke of his of the bridegroom. the Council Clamber after a by-election in experience, and after further discussion the A reception was held at the residence of 1905, he did good work for two years, and question was dropped. the bride’s mother, and afterwards Mr and was defeated in 1907. The electors, Mr G. E. Marlow asked permission to Mrs Ewart Marlow left amid hearty good however, made sure of him next time, for in 10 Desborough Scrapbook 158 April 2019

1910 they placed him at the head of the FRIEND – Our of friend, the Rev. W. R. Browning (sister and cousin of the bride), poll. Since his chairmanship, which began Harvey, formerly of Desborough, seems to Miss Vera Pownall (niece), and Miss Vera in May, 1911, he has done valued work as have had some very remarkable experiences Liner (cousin of the bridegroom). Mr A. E. vice-Chairman of the Council and as Acting Chaplain to the Mediterranean Liner, brother of the bridegroom, acted as Chairman of the Finance Committee, and Fleet. He told me this week of a good deal best man. As the bridegroom is a Church he has been heartily congratulated upon that was very interesting, indeed at times worker, the service was fully choral. On the being again selected for the premier honour thrilling, and I felt I ought to congratulate arrival of the bride the hymn, “The Voice (upon the proposition of the outgoing him on the fact that he is alive to tell the that breathed o’er Eden” was sung by the “Mayor”). Mr Riley was married in 1889, tale. surpliced choir. After the service the vicar, to a daughter of Mr R. Humphrey, of BOTTLE-KICKING – Many Desborians, the Rev. H. J. T. Eacott, gave a very helpful Desborough. I am told, went to Hallaton bottle kicking on and inspiring address. As the bride and Monday. A correspondent writes: “They bridegroom left the vestry the organist, Mr DESBOROUGH NOTES. fared a lot better than those who visited James Tailby, played the “Wedding March.” Birmingham races and didn’t come back Amongst the people in church were noticed By “The Tatler” with two lovely black eyes.” What a Mr J. O. Monk, who represented the school OUT OF TOUCH – We are not surprised scrimmage! But they didn’t get the bottle to managers, and Mr F. J. Starling, the that some of our boys who were absent from Medbourne. teachers. Owing to the illness of the sexton, us so long got “a little bit out of touch” with WEDDINGS – The greatest holiday a merry peal could not be rung on the bells. the local way of doing things. One of them attractions at Desborough seemed to be the The happy couple were the recipients of went to the Co-op. Stores, and an interesting weddings. All roads appeared to lead to the many and useful presents. conversation ensued: Parish Church on Monday, and some of us Note [1] Ninon is a sheer fabric of silk, rayon, or “What is your number,” asked the fair were there for a couple of hours. There were nylon made in a variety of tight smooth weaves, maiden behind the counter. “My number,” two significant weddings in which Mr open lacy patterns, or open mesh-like appearance. said the ex-Tommy, “is C37859” (or Ewart Marlow, son of our County Coun- It is described as very delicate or lightweight and something to that effect). “Now you are cillor, was married to Miss Curtis, and Mr is sometimes referred to as “French tergal”. having some sport with me,” thought the Harold Liner, a well-known church worker, Available in a variety of solid colours and tone- on-tone woven vertical stripes. Some ninon young lady, who asked again for his was joined “in the holy bonds” to Miss fabrics have embroidered borders. Because the number. “I have given you my regimental Annie Betts. Everybody seemed to be there fabric is made with high twist filament yarns, it number,” he declared. “Yes,but I want your to join in the congratulations and one has a crisp hand. End uses include eveningwear, check number,” said the dainty damsel. particular feature struck me. The Church of doll clothes and curtains. “My check number? How can I give you England service, according to the Prayer Book, begins with “Dearly beloved that if I haven’t a cheque book?” Burials in Desborough cemetery – brethren,” and ends with the word “amaze- LONG WAIT – A local lady wants me to ment” (not even with the familiar Amen). April 1919 mention that she doesn’t like to stand so But in neither of these cases did it end with COE, Benjamin – Labourer aged 80 years. long when she goes to purchase certain “Amazement.” For instead of the printed Died at 44 Gold Street, Desborough and necessaries. She feels so faint, in fact some exhortation which comes at the finish, the have “gone off completely.” Well I don’t was buried on 2nd April 1919; Rev Vicar gave a special address. know whether extra assistance could be pro- Blacklidge officiated. cured; most people say there is a difficulty HOLIDAY – Four things have been very PAYNE, William – Labourer aged 83 in getting labour – although you would not notable in our Easter holidays. Beyond the years. Died at Kettering Union Workhouse think it to see the queues drawing the weddings there seemed to be almost an and was buried on 3rd April 1919; Rev unemployment dole. At the same time, I absence of the social life which used to Blacklidge officiated. sympathise with the ladies. We men don’t characterise our old-time holidays. Second- GOODMAN, Henry – Foreman Platelayer understand much about tedious shopping. If ly the conspicuous notices, “No beer” at aged 82 years. Died at Water Mill House, nothing else could be done, it seems to me local pubs. Thirdly the great number of Desborough and was buried on 12th April that the provision of a few chairs and cups cyclists that passed through the town, many 1919. Rev Eacott officiated. at a dangerous speed. Fourthly the fact that of tea, to enable the ladies to pass the time WALKER – Stillborn child of Mrs Walker. wherever I went in the district I was bound of waiting more pleasantly, would be very Died at The Mill, Desborough and was to come across Desborough people acceptable. buried on 9th April 1919. “basking in the sunshine.” RAINFALL – I am told that the rainfall of BLISSETT, Kathleen M. – Daughter of March was under four inches, namely 3.85. WEDDING – A very pretty wedding took Mrs A. Blissett aged 1 day. Died at 39 Union “Tatler” is rather sceptical. “The rain it place on Monday afternoon at the Parish Street, Desborough and was buried on 15th Church, when Mr Harold John Liner was cameth every day” was then our constant April 1919. married to Miss Annie Betts. The bride, who exclamation. It descended 22 days out of the CRICK, Thomas William – Labourer was given away by her father, wore a pretty 31. aged 44 years. Died at Mapperley Hill dress of ivory satin charmeuse, with hand Asylum and was buried on 19th April 1919. WATERMILL –Itusedtobeasaying embroidered ninon [1] tunic and blouse of Rev Blacklidge officiated. “that nobody had ever died at the watermill, ninon over shadow lace. She wore a bridal which was the source of Desborough’s water veil and a wreath of orange blossom, and BASSETT, Alice – Daughter of William supply.” Not even the oldest inhabitant carried an ivory and silver-mounted Prayer Bassett aged 29 years. Died at 31 Gas could remember a funeral procession from Book (the gift of the bridegroom), and also Street, Desborough and was buried on 25th the mill. Indeed, I am told that for at least wore a golden pendant, set with a turquoise April 1919; Rev E. Pomfret officiated. two centuries no death has taken place there, and pearls. There were four bridesmaids, WARD, Albert – Son of Mrs Mary Ann until a few days ago, when Mr Henry dressed in deep cream crepe rajah, with Ward aged 28 years. Died at 21 Gas street, Goodman breathed his last there, at the age georgette panels, finished with mauve belts, Desborough and was buried on 30th April of 83. namely Miss Alice Betts and Miss Violet 1919; Rev E. Pomfret officiated. April 2019 Desborough Scrapbook 158 11

15th Ninety-four people are killed and 170 injured during an incident at Baby Boomer the FA Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Nottingham Years Forrest at Hillsborough.

by Mark “Big Boomer” Goff

April 1959 3rd Contractors bore a test hole for a prospective Channel tunnel.

9th NASA announces the test pilots, all servicemen, chosen to partici- pate in its manned space project, Mercury. They will not receive extra pay for hazardous duty. 25th 500 more troops are to be sent to 20th 47 sailors are killed when a gun Northern Ireland. turret blows up on the US battle- ship, Iowa. April 1979 1st The last Royal Navy warship 29th Fourteen Liverpool football fans leaves Malta, ending British receive jail terms in Brussels for military ties with the island. their part in the 1985 Heysel stadium disaster, when 39 people 4th The ‘Yorkshire Ripper’ claims his were killed and 600 injured. 11th victim, in Halifax, the first woman not to be a prostitute. April 1999 17th Four policemen are killed in 1st A national minimum wage is Northern Ireland by a 1,000- introduced in the UK of £3.60 for pound bomb, the IRA’s most over-21s and £3.00 for 18 to 21 powerful yet. year olds. 24th Teacher Blair Peach dies follow- 17th The refugee crisis in Kosovo has ing clashes at a National Front 16th A revolutionary new vehicle, reached a ‘biblical’ scale, with rally in Southall the previous day, which travels on a cushion of air, more than half a million ethnic when 300 arrests were made. is under construction by Saunders Albanians displaced by Serbs. Roe on the Isle of White. There are claims he was killed by the Special Patrol Group. 20th Two teenagers kill 13 people and 30th The cabinet approves plans for wound 23 others in a shooting at British space research. Columbine High School in the USA, when bombs were also thrown into crowds of students. April 1969 18th Civil Rights worker Bernadette Devlin is elected as the West- minster MP for Mid-Ulster with a large majority, beating her Unionist rival.

22nd Robin Knox-Johnson wins a single-handed round-the-world yacht race. April 1989 7th A Soviet submarine catches fire in 24th British Leyland announces its 27th President Clinton announces the Norwegian Sea and sinks, new 1500 Austin saloon, called measures to improve gun safety with the loss of 42 lives. the ‘Maxi’. among young people. 12 Desborough Scrapbook 158 April 2019 WOLSELEY 6/90 SERIES I - SERIES II - SERIES III

produced 95 hp (71 kW) coupled to a four speed manual transmission. The 6/90 series II and III did without the Mark I Pathfinder’s sophisticated rear suspension. It rocked Wolseley traditionalists with a grey striped formica instrument panel and central large chrome mesh “cheese-cutter” speaker grille. The hand brake control was under the dash to the side of the steering column and the gearchange was column mounted opposite the dip switch. The leather trimmed front seats were mounted closely together and the rear bench had a fold down centre arm rest – 5776 were made. The Motor magazine tested a 6/90 in 1955 and found it to have a top speed of 96 mph (154 km/h) and acceleration from 0-60 mph Wolseley Six-Ninety 1959. (97 km/h) in 17.3 seconds. A fuel consump- tion of 21.6 miles per imperial gallon (13.1 Determining British Car/Chassis number 1957 -1959 l/100 km; 18.0 mpg/US) was recorded. The divisions for various Marks and or Series can SERIES III- Car Number 7702 - To end of test car cost £1063 including taxes. be sketchy at best. Post-war British Auto- production. It is also somewhat notorious for leading to mobile manufacturers used parts left over The Wolseley 6/90 was a car from the the sacking of its designer Gerald Palmer (by from previous models, ran out of some and British Wolseley Motor Company, produced BMC’s Leonard Lord) in favour of Alec replaced with what was available, or brought from 1954-59, which replaced the 6/80 as the Issigonis. in changes mid-model. company’s flagship model. It was badged as Series II The 6/90 during its build dates 1954 to the Six-Ninety on the bonnet and 6/90 on the Series II 6/90s, introduced for 1957, 1959 was divided into three Series for various bootlid. included leaf springs on the live axle in the reasons. Poor handling with its original rear Whereas the 6/80 had shared most of its rear, a more conventional walnut dash and a spring setup, an interesting, but disliked body panels with the Morris Six, the 6/90 floor-mounted gear lever – unusually on the ‘formica’ facia rather than wood and small design was similar to the Riley Pathfinder. right-hand side, on right-hand-drive cars. rear window were some of the characteristics Morris, Riley and Wolseley had all been Overdrive and automatic transmissions were of Series I. owned by the Nuffield Organisation which available as options. Improved handling, floor gear shift, and had merged with Austin to become BMC, In production for only 8 months, the Series revised interior marked the Series II. and all three marques would soon be heavily II gave way to the Series III in 1958 after only The Series III introduced the larger rear involved in BMC’s badge engineering; for 1024 had been made. window and power assisted brakes. Wolseley enthusiasts, in retrospect the 6/90 Series III Car Numbers are approximate and based seemed like the last true Wolseley, being The Series III included larger power brakes on the part number changes found in the visually distinct from contemporary (and and a larger rear window. This design was Wolseley Parts Catalogue Series I/II/III cheaper) Austin and Morris offerings. The also available, rebadged, as Riley’s Pathfinder 1954 -1956 Pathfinder and 6/90 were still essentially replacement, the ill-fated Two-Point-Six. SERIES I - Car Number 501 - 6801 Nuffield designs, although BMC rationali- 5052 were made. 1956 -1957 sation meant that the Wolseley received the 6/90 production ended in 1959 with the SERIES II - Car number 6802 -7701 new BMC C-Series straight-6, an engine that introduction of the Pininfarina-designed 6/99.

Leather and wood interior came as standard for the Wolseley. The advert on the right emphasises that you had “class” to own a Wolseley. April 2019 Desborough Scrapbook 158 13

AR TARN CROW Reserves setback in the title hunt! Desborough’s first team seem set for a mid-table finish and are looking ahead to Hi Scrapbook, I have found this photo which shows a shot of the Co-op dairy and houses next season with some younger players in the High Street, the photo was taken from the yard which provided access to the Co-op being introduced. At Leicester Nirvana butchers abattoir and my Great-Grandmas house and surrounding cottages. The photo they ran out comfortable 3-0 winners shows my Great-Grandma and my sister Barbara, taken 1949. Hope this of interest – regards Mick Crick thanks to two late Jason Turner penalties, bringing him to 17 goals this season. Previously, they had drawn 1-1 away to a revitalised Boston but lost 0-2 home MORE NEW HOMES FOR to leaders in what was, to everyone’s relief, an uncontroversial match, and 0-1 away to 4th placed DESBOROUGH APPROVED Holbeach. Meanwhile attention has deservedly Plans for 135 homes on two fields in ecologist that a licence is not needed. focused on the Reserves. Following a 1- Desborough have been approved. Part of the plan had involved a large field 1 draw at Yaxley, played in a mini-tor- Kettering Council’s planning committee on the northern side of Arthingworth Road nado, and convincing victories 6-0 home gave the go-ahead for the scheme off being used as informal open space for the to Harborough and 5-2 at Irchester, the Buxton Drive on Tuesday night 12th development but the planning officers had March, despite an objection to the scheme ruled this out because of the distance crunch match against Bugbrooke by Desborough Town Council and 40 between the field and the planned develop- Reserves pitted them against their residents. ment and the fact users would have had to second placed challengers. Sadly, after Residents had claimed there was cross the road to use it. The application is squandering first-half chances, they were brownfield land available for development close to Green Lane, a popular dog walking unable to contain the powerful and that the town was already above its route in the town. opposition attackers and went down 1-3. news homes quota as dictated in the North Kettering planning officers had recom- They are still in the best position with the Northamptonshire Joint Core Strategy – mended the application was approved and easier run-in but cannot afford another the agreed blueprint for development in the development manager Peter Chaplain told area. There were also concerns raised about the committee that he had walked the site slip-up. potential flooding problems that could be and that it was ‘boggy in parts’. We hope to host the Desborough Town caused by development of the site. He said : “It is not land that is beneficial Veterans team next season: more details Residents had claimed there was use at the moment.” elsewhere in this month’s “Scapbook” brownfield land available for development He said : “It is not land that is beneficial page 16. and that the town was already above its use at the moment.” You can check our website www. news homes quota as dictated in the North hey said: “New dwellings should prefer- pitchero.com/clubs/desboroughtown to Northamptonshire Joint Core Strategy – ably be back to back with the existing keep up to date with scores, news and the agreed blueprint for development in the dwellings; rather than have a planting/ area. There were also concerns raised about hedgerow strip between them, as the plant- fixtures. Best of all, come along and potential flooding problems that could be ing/hedgerow strip could make the prop- support us; you will be very welcome. caused by development of the site. erties more susceptible to crime and anti- Finally, please note, our presentation The existing pond and hedgerow will be social behaviour.” evening has had to be re- scheduled and kept as a feature of the scheme. The application for outline planning per- will now be held at the Club on Saturday There are great crested newts on the site mission was unanimously approved by the 4th May when the League Chaiman will so a planning condition imposed says the committee. present the awards. Starts at 8pm then developer cannot proceed until the plan- By SARAH WARD ning authority has either a licence from followed by a disco. All welcome! Natural England or confirmation from an Reproduced by courtesy of the Northants Telegraph Ar Tarn Crow 14 Desborough Scrapbook 158 April 2019 USUAL SUPECTS – MONTSAYE SCHOOL

Do these photos of Montsaye School bring back memories of the glory days of school? How many of your old mates do you recognise? April 2019 Desborough Scrapbook 158 15 COUPLE RAISE £700 FOR CHARITIES

Pippa and Nicky Limmage.

Nicky and Pippa Limmage who live at Bridge Road have asked us put these two letters in the Scrapbook. £700 was raised with a hamper raffle at the Services Club in memory of relative Elliot Moyes who was lost to child cancer. Proceeds being split As the Services Club is not mentioned in the letters they evenly between Chestnut Tree House (Children’s Hospice Care) and Young would like to thank the club and Albany Sheds for providing Lives vs Cancer. the hamper.

Look into Desborough Family History Group the historyA new of Desborough informal group is forming to meet every Thursday at the Heritage Centre 1-3 pm. This is to aid participants in discovering their ancestors and where information can be found to help them, how to understand a census form, parish records, old documents including newspapers and where to look for records. We also will look at old family photographs and how you can date them. Make a Note to meet Every Thursday

£1 per meeting to include coffee/tea 16 Desborough Scrapbook 158 April 2019 GOINGFORASPIN LOOKING FOR LOCAL WITH IRVING STENSON How many Desborians can remember this shop where you could buy records to go along with your wireless, motorcyle or bicycle. VETERAN FOOTBALLERS

Desborough FC Vets are up and running with their first training/ kickabout being held at the Desborough Leisure Centre 3G pitch on the 11th April at 7pm. The cost is very cheap at £2 per session. This is a team for 35+ so don’t worry about fitness as we’ll all get up to speed as the the sessions progress. We should be ready for the first year in the Northants Vets League. Pre-season games will be looked into around July. Please get in contact if you are interested in coming along to a session. There has been a lot of interest shown in playing and the organisers would like to know rough numbers ahead of time. For more details see their Facebook page and give them a like if you fancy getting involved. Desborough FC Vets. www.facebook. com/events/ 586360358496542/ THOUGHTS TO PONDER Ever wonder about those people who spend £2.00 a piece on those little bottles of Evian water? Try spelling Evian backwards : NAIVE *** *** *** *** If 4 out of 5 people SUFFER from diarrhea does that mean that one enjoys it? *** *** *** *** If people from Poland are called Poles, why aren’t people from Holland called Holes? *** *** *** *** If a pig loses its voice, is it disgruntled? *** *** *** *** Why do croutons come in airtight packages? Aren’t they just stale bread to begin with? *** *** *** *** Why is a person who plays the piano called a pianist but a person who drives a race car is not called a racist? *** *** *** *** If lawyers are disbarred and clergymen defrocked, doesn’t it follow that electricians can be delighted, musicians denoted, cow- boys deranged, models deposed, tree surgeons debarked, and dry NOTICE OF VACANCY cleaners depressed? OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR *** *** *** *** Do Lipton Tea employees take coffee breaks? DESBOROUGH TOWN COUNCIL *** *** *** *** LOATLAND WARD What hair color do they put on the driver’s licenses of bald men? NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN *** *** *** *** Pursuant to Section 87(f) of the Local Government Act 1972, a vacancy now exists in the office of Councillor for the Loatland Ward I was thinking about how people seem to read the Bible a whole of the Town Council. lot more as they get older; then it dawned on me ... they’re If, within fourteen working days* of the date of this notice, a request cramming for their final exam. for an election to fill the vacancy is made in writing to: *** *** *** *** The Town Clerk: Desborough Town Council, Library Building, If it’s true that we are here to help others, then what exactly are High Street, Desborough NN14 2QS the others here for? By TEN electors for the Ward, an election will be held to fill the *** *** *** *** vacancy. If no such request is received the Town Council may fill the You never really learn to swear until you learn to drive. vacancy by co-option. Graham Soulsby, Returning Officer *** *** *** *** Dated: 28th February 2019* Ever wonder what the speed of lightning would be if it didn’t zigzag? April 2019 Desborough Scrapbook 158 184417 THROUGH NEWSPAPER REPORTS OF THE DAY

February 27th – The Dominican Republic organisation in the world - “The Young Men’s by the Millerites for the Second Coming of gains independence from Haiti. Christian Association”, commonly known as Jesus, leads to the Great Disappointment. The February 28th – A gun on the USS Princeton YMCA. It would grow to a worldwide Seventh-day Adventist Church denomination explodes while the boat is on a Potomac River organisation based in Geneva, Switzerland, of the Christian religion believe this date to be cruise, killing 2 United States Cabinet with more than 57 million beneficiaries from the starting point of the Investigative members and several others. 125 national associations. George Williams judgment just prior to the Second Coming of March 8th – King Oscar I ascends to the aimed to put Christian principles into practice Jesus as declared in the 26th of 28 funda- throne of Sweden–Norway upon the death of by developing a healthy “body, mind, and mental doctrines of Seventh-day Adventists. his father Charles XVI/III John. spirit.” These three angles are reflected by the October 23rd – The Báb publicly proclaimed March 12th – The Columbus and Xenia Rail- different sides of the (red) triangle—part of to be the promised one of Islam (the Qá’im, road, the first railroad planned to be built in all YMCA logos. or Mahdi). He is also considered to be simul- Ohio, is chartered. June 15th – Charles Goodyear receives a taneously the return of Elijah, John the March 21st – The Bahá’í calendar begins. patent for vulcanization, a process to Baptist, and the “Ushídar-Máh” referred to in March 23rd – The Edict of Toleration is strengthen rubber. the Zoroastrian scriptures. He announces to passed, allowing Jews to settle in the Holy June 22nd Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity the world the coming of “He whom God shall Land. was founded. ΔΚΕ is home to many well- make manifest”. He is considered the fore- runner of Bahá’u’lláh – the founder of the April 2nd – The Fleet Prison for debtors in known VIPs, such as U.S. Presidents George Bahá’í Faith – whose claims include being the London is closed, marking a significant W. Bush, George H. W. Bush, Gerald Ford, return of Jesus. milestone in the country’s human rights and Theodore Roosevelt. record. (Note: Fleet Prison was a notorious June 27th – Joseph Smith, founder of the November 6th – The Dominican Republic London prison by the side of the River Fleet. Latter Day Saint movement, and his brother drafts its first Constitution. The prison was built in 1197, was rebuilt Hyrum, are killed in Carthage Jail, Carthage, December 4th – U.S. presidential election, several times, and was in use until 1844. It Illinois by an armed mob, leading to a 1844: James K. Polk defeats Henry Clay. was demolished in 1846.) Succession crisis. John Taylor, future December 21st – The Rochdale Pioneers president of The Church of Jesus Christ of commence business at their cooperative in Latter-day Saints is severely injured but Rochdale, England. survives. Note: The Rochdale Society of Equitable July 3rd - The United States signs the Treaty Pioneers, founded in 1844, was an early con- of Wanghia with the Chinese Government, sumer co-operative, and one of the first to pay the first ever diplomatic agreement between a patronage dividend, forming the basis for China and the United States. The last the modern co-operative movement. definitely recorded pair of great auks are Although other co-operatives preceded them, killed on the Icelandic island of Eldey. the Rochdale Pioneers’ co-operative became August 8th – During a the prototype for societies in Great Britain. meeting held in The Rochdale Pioneers are most famous for Nauvoo, Illinois, the designing the Rochdale Principles, a set of May 1st – Hong Kong Police Force, the Quorum of the principles of co-operation that provide the world’s second, Asia’s first modern police Twelve, headed by foundation for the principles on which co-ops force is established. Brigham Young, is around the world operate to this day. The model the Rochdale Pioneers used is a focus May 23rd – Persian Prophet the Báb privately chosen as the leading of study within co-operative economics. announces his revelation to Mullá Husayn, body of The Church just after sunset, founding the Bábí faith (later of Jesus Christ of evolving into the Bahá’í Faith as the Báb Latter-day Saints. intended) in Shiraz, Persia (now Iran). August 16th – Narciso Claveria, the May 24th – The first electrical telegram is Governor-General of the Philippines made a sent by Samuel Morse from the U.S. Capitol decree announcing that Monday, 30th in Washington, D.C. to the B&O Railroad December, 1844 would be immediately “outer depot” in Baltimore, saying “What followed by Wednesday, 1st January, 1845. hath God wrought”. Tuesday, 31st December, 1844 was removed June–July – The from the Philippine calendar because from Great Flood of 1844 1521 to 1844, the Philippines was one day hits the Missouri behind its Asian neighbours. River and Mississippi August 28th – Friedrich Engels and Karl River. Marx meet in Paris, . Note: You can visit the site (now a museum,) June 6th –George September 25th - 27th – The first ever inter- at 31 Toad Lane, where the ‘Pioneers’, 28 Williamssets up in national cricket match is played in New York working people opened a co-operative store London what is often City, United States v Canadian Provinces. on the 21st December, 1844. Website: cited as the first youth October 22nd – This second date, predicted www.rochdalepioneersmuseum.coop 18 Desborough Scrapbook 158 April 2019

beg to suggest that all persons residing in support of a child (Eliza Reculest - Leicester Mercury 13th January 1844 the neighbourhood of , illegitimate) born of Sarah Reckless, also HARBOROUGH PETTY and interested in the welfare of the residing in the Kettering Union Workhouse, SESSIONS Agricultural interest, may be invited to £1 9s. 8d. expenses incurred. attend. Tuesday, Jan. 9. Before the Rev. F. Mercury 2nd March 1844 Apthorpe, W. C. Brooke, Esq., and the Note: there were 35 signatures of which the Hon. R. Watson. following were from Desborough: KETTERING PETTY William Cave SESSIONS FELONY – John and Martin Coe, father W. M. Iliffe and son, of Desborough, silk weavers, were Robert Nursey charged by Mr Thomas Payne with stealing In compliance with the above Requisi- a quantity of wood from the premises of Mr tion, I appoint a General Meeting of this William Morris Iliff and Mr Jas. Biggs, of Society to be held at the Swans Inn, Market the same place, about one o’clock of the Harborough, on TUESDAY, the 30th of morning new year’s day. Mr Payne was January instant, when the attendance of all going from a friend’s house, and met them persons anxious for the protection of with it. Coe stated that he had been drinking Agriculture and its general welfare, is with several others that night, and they went earnestly requested. into a stack-yard, where they left him, and H. H. H. Hungerford when he was coming away he saw the wood, Dingley Park, 24th Jan. 1844. and took it. The damage and costs amounted to £3, which he was ordered to pay in an Northampton Mercury 10th February 1844 hour, and the boy was discharged because of his youth, (about 13), in which time the HARBOROUGH PETTY money was paid and he was liberated. SESSIONS EJECTMENT – Mr W. M. Iliff, of The Talbot Inn in 1969 – formerly The Desborough, applied for a warrant to eject Horse and Groom – built in 1675. John Bates from the possession of a tenement he rented him, legal notice (1st DRUNKEN ASSAULT – Mr Thomas, of and 2nd Victoria, cap 74), having been Kettering, superintendent of police, given him without effect. After twenty-one charged Thomas Long with being drunk, days’ notice a warrant would be issued for and assaulting William Baines, of Des- ejectment. borough, on the 21st instant. He (Wm. Baines) deposed that on the evening of the Northampton Mercury 13th January 1844 above day he went into the Horse and Groom public-house, in Desborough, and KETTERING PETTY CRUELTY TO A HORSE – George that he had not long been there when SESSIONS Wittering, of Desborough, aged 17, was defendant came into the parlour where he REMOVAL – Orders were made for the charged with cruelty to a horse, on the 19th was drunk, and desiring the landlady to removal of Elizabeth Fox and child from January, by Mr J. Furness, of Market draw him beer, in a quarrelsome manner. Desborough to Theddingworth. Harborough. Complainant was going to He, complainant, wished him to go home, Geddington, and overtook the boy with a and told him he had had beer enough. Note: Removal Order – under the poor law cart load of coals, and noticed his harsh Defendant then held his fists, and told him Act of Settlement and Removal. The conduct, and remonstrated with him. On that he would drag him out and stab him, at Settlement Act allowed for the removal his return he again overtook the youth, who which time the police constable came and from a parish, back to their place of was belabouring the poor beast with a took him away. Defendant admitted that settlement, of newcomers whom local hedge-stake, and actually knocked pieces was drunk, but did not know that he had justices deemed “likely to be chargeable” of skin and flesh off the back. The animal insulted, or even saw Mr Baines on that to the parish poor rates which belonged to Mr Manton of Des- night. It appeared that for the preceding month and since the above day he had been Leicester Journal 26th January 1844 borough, was afterwards killed in con- sequence, and defendant discharged from an inmate in the union house (workhouse), MARKET HARBOROUGH his service. The Bench reprobated in the and that on the date in question he was out AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY strongest manner the cruel conduct of the of the house, and working at labouring youth, and wished they had the power to work. His getting drunk while thus living at 35 signatures order him a good flogging. He was con- the public expense was considered an To Henry Hungerford Holdich Hunger- victed in a fine of 20s. and costs, in default aggravation of his crime. He was ordered ford, Esquire, President of the Market of paying which he was, committed to the to pay 10s. and costs, and not being able to Harborough Agricultural Society. House of Correction Northampton for 14 do this he was sentenced one month’s We the undersigned Members of the days. imprisonment. above Society, request you will convene a GENERAL MEETING of the Society, on Northampton Mercury 2nd March 1844 Leicester Mercury 2nd March 1844 an early day, to take into consideration the efforts now making by the “Anti-Corn Law KETTERING PETTY HARBOROUGH PETTY League,” and others, to obtain a total SESSIONS SESSIONS abolition of all protective duties on Corn, CHILD SUPPORT – George Yeomans, of Joseph Sharman, servant to Mrs Sumner, and to adopt such measures in reference to Desborough, was ordered to pay one of Desborough, was charged by Mr James them as may be then determined upon, and shilling and sixpence per week, for the Sumner with taking a number of eggs at April 2019 Desborough Scrapbook 158 19 different times from the hen’s nests. Note [1] – According to the 1843 Rate charged, but Page was convicted in a William Whitting, who lives at the same Book, Ebenezer Wilford occupied land penalty of 20s. and costs, and in default of place, deposed that Sharman said he should belonging to Thomas Smith (called payment was committed for two months. like an egg or two; further he said he used Dawkins’ Closes), land in Harboro’ Road ASSAULT – Thomas Fenton, parish to have some where he lived before, and belonging to James Winsall; land on High watchman of Desborough, charged Daniel asked him if Mrs Dickins would cook them Hill belonging to George Booth; and land in Taylor and George Bamford, of the same where he lodged. Sharman had two and he Rushton Lane belonging to John Loake. He place, with assaulting him on the night of one about six weeks ago and he had had was also the owner of the New Inn with its the 30th of March. He deposed that on the some several times since, but he did not see land and orchard. above-mentioned night a nephew of his, him take them. For the want of sufficient Note [2] James Winsall occupied a house who it seemed was in company with the evidence the case was dismissed. owned by Thomas Smith in the High Street defendant, asked him for his staff, and that and owned land in Harboro’ Road and an while he was producing it, Taylor snatched Northampton Mercury 16th March 1844 Orchard and premises in the High Street. it from his hand; that he then ran after DESBOROUGH, Northamptonshire Taylor till he came up to him, when they Northampton Mercury 16th March 1844 VALUABLE FREEHOLD collared each other, and Taylor besides HOMESTEAD AND CLOSE OF KETTERING PETTY calling him opprobrious names, threatened to knock him down, and did actually put his PASTURE LAND, SESSIONS TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, fist in his (complainant’s) face. He also Mr R. Kilbourn, of Desborough, was stated that Bamford threatened to knock By HOLLOWAY & SON, summoned for refusing to pay the sum of him down. Taylor denied taking the staff At the George Inn, in Desborough, on £6. 4s. 1½ d., Church-rate. He objected to from complainant, and pleaded that he took Monday, the 18th day March, instant, at pay on the ground that there is considerable it from complainant’s nephew. He also five o’clock in the evening, in the following property in the parish which is not rated. stated that he resigned the staff again of his lots, or otherwise, as may be determined The Bench recommended him to pay the own accord, and did not wait to have it upon at the time of Sale; unless previously present rate, and enjoined on the church- taken from him. Bamford stated in his Disposed of by Private contract. warden an enquiry into the allegation made defence that he was provoked to threaten Lot 1. All that CLOSE or inclosed by the defendant. complainant by the staff being flourished ground called Cox’s Close, containing 5a. by him in his (defendant’s) face. Ir. 2p., at Desborough aforesaid, next to the Northampton Mercury 23rd March 1844 Fenton had been appointed to the office turnpike road leading from Harborough to DEATHS of watchman by his fellow parishioners, Kettering, in the occupation of Ebenezer but had not been duly sworn into that On the 17th instant, at Desborough, Mr Wilford [1] office, which latter circumstance deprived James Winsall, farmer and grazier. Lot 2. All those TWO CLOSES or him of that protection in his official inclosed grounds called Humfrey’s Close Northampton Mercury 13th April 1844 capacity he otherwise could have claimed. and Humfrey’s near Close, containing The defendants were cautioned and dis- respectively 2a. 3r. 2p. and 3a. 2r. 12p in MARRIAGE missed, and the complainant was forthwith Desborough aforesaid, next to the highway On Sunday last, at the Wesleyan Chapel, sworn into office. leading from _____ to Dob Hall and Stoke Desborough, in this county, by the Rev Mr Historical note: Prior to the establishment Albany, in the occupation of Thomas Gibson, Mr George Coe, to Sarah, only of uniformed police forces in the United Loake. daughter of Mr Thomas Panter, all of Kingdom, each parish had a Parish Lot 3. All that CLOSE or inclosed Desborough. This being the first wedding Constable – a person appointed locally who ground called Far Close, containing 5a. 2r. celebrated at the above chapel great had responsibility for enforcing the law 28p. in Desborough aforesaid, next to the interest was excited on the occasion and within their own village. In villages and said turnpike road, in the occupation of after the ceremony was performed a hand- towns, a system known as Watch and Ward John Cotton. some bible was presented to the newly was employed, where paid Watchmen Lot 4. All that BUILDING used as a wedded pair. guarded towns at night. Barn fronting the street, in Desborough, (Author – I wonder where that bible is The first police force to be established in with Yard, Garden, and Orchard, or today – does it still exist?) the was the City of homestead adjoining, in the occupation of Glasgow Police, following an Act of Northampton Mercury 13th April 1844 James Winsall [2]. Parliament in 1800. Organised policing The Lots 1, 2 & 3, are well fenced and KETTERING PETTY followed in London with the introduction watered, and the land is of good quality. SESSIONS of the Metropolitan Police Act 1829, in Lot 4 contains some very superior fruit royal boroughs and counties in 1835, and trees, in quality and productiveness; and April 8th - Present, the Rev. J. Hogg, and nationally in 1856. being centrally situated, the Barn may be the Rev. G. E. Hanmer. can trace its easily converted into a comfortable ASSAULT – Jonathan Page and Lester earliest roots to 1840 when the North- dwelling-house, and the frontage is Ginns, both of Desborough, were charged amptonshire Constabulary and Daventry extensive enough for a good residence with with assaulting Jeff’s, the police constable Constabulary were formed. The establish- carriage entrance from the High Street. in the execution of his duty, on the 28th ment of police forces at that time was For a view of the premises apply to the March. It appeared that at the time stated in based upon principles established by Sir respective tenants, and for further the charge the defendants and others were Robert Peel, the Home Secretary in 1822 particulars to Mr William Payne of seen by the complainant with some hurdles and founder of modern-day policing in , or Mr William Andrews, and stakes in their possession; complainant most Westminster-based systems of gov- Solicitor, Market Harborough, or the wished to know when they had had them, ernment. Known as the Peelian Principles, Auctioneers. when the parties abused him, and Page they describe a philosophy that define an Harborough 1st March, 1844. challenged him to fight. Ginns was dis- ethical police force and include: 20 Desborough Scrapbook 158 April 2019

• Every police officer should be issued an quiet some persons who were fighting in her Northampton Mercury 20th July 1844 identification number, to assure account- house. He went to the house, and when he ability for his actions. arrived the fighting had ceased, but he saw TURNPIKE TOLLS TO BE LET • Whether the police are effective is not the defendant sitting besmeared with blood. MARKET HARBOROUGH AND measured on the number of arrests, but The landlady ordered him (deponent) to put BRAMPTON TURN-PIKE ROAD on the lack of crime. him out of her house. Complainant went to • Above all else, an effective authority the defendant and told him he must accom- figure knows trust and accountability are pany him, this he was unwilling to do; com- paramount. Hence, Peel’s most often plainant then attempted to force him, but he quoted principle that “The police are the turned and knocked him down, and further public and the public are the police”. acted very violently. Chapman expressed Upon creation, Northamptonshire Con- sorrow for what he had done, and the stabulary initially started with seven complainant spoke in favour of his general superintendents and 35 police constables, conduct, stating that he had often met with who worked in a primitive shift system and him and had never seen him quarrelsome were paid 12 shillings a week. before. He was convicted and ordered to pay NOTICE is hereby given, That the TOLLS In 1930, Northamptonshire Constabu- 20s. penalty and costs included. lary rolled-out their first motorised arising at the several Toll Gates upon the vehicles for law enforcement use. The Northampton Mercury 8th June 1844 Turnpike Road leading from Market inventory included two cars and four Harborough, in the county of Leicester, motorcycles for police officer use. The MARRIAGE through Desborough, Rowell. Kettering, vehicles were stationed throughout the On Monday the 3rd instant, at the Barton Seagrave, and , in the county, with one car based in Daventry and Independent Chapel, Rothwell, by the Rev county of Northampton; and through the other in Kettering. The motorcycles R. Jessop, Mr James Bradshaw, a brush Bythorne, Spaldwick, and Ellington, to the were stationed in Northampton, Welling- manufacturer, of Kettering to Martha, Pound, in the parish of Brampton, in the borough, and . eldest daughter of the late Mr Thomas county of Huntingdon, will be LET BY The Northamptonshire Constabulary Loake, farmer, of Desborough, in this AUCTION, at the White Hart Inn, merged with the borough police forces county. Thrapston aforesaid, on Wednesday the within Northamptonshire on 1 April 1966 14th day of August next, between the hours to form Northampton and County Northampton Mercury 6th July 1844 of Eleven o’clock in the forenoon and Four Constabulary with an estimated 442 KETTERING PETTY SESSIONS in the afternoon of the same day, to the best officers and actual strength of 387. ASSAULT – Charles Johnson, Robert bidders, for the term of one year, from the DRUNK – Robert Taylor, also of Des- Turner, Livius Jinns (Ginns) and George 29th day of September next, and will be put borough, was charged by Jeffs with being Bamford, all of Desborough, appeared to separately at such sums of money and drunk. He denied the charge, but the fact of answer a charge of assaulting police- subject to such conditions as the Trustees his drunkenness being distinctly sworn to by constable Jeffs on the night of the June present at the Meeting then to be held shall the complainant he was convicted in the 15th. George Johnson was also charged think proper, in the manner directed by the penalty of 5s. 6d.; a week was allowed him with the same offence, but did not appear. Acts passed in the third and fourth years of in which to pay the sum. It appeared that on the above night the the reign of his late Majesty George the A considerable portion of the Petty complainant was thrown down and seized Fourth, for regulating Turnpike Roads; Session’s time was occupied in the by the throat, but the only one of the party which Tolls were let in the last year for the swearing in of parish constables. against whom the assault could clearly be several sums hereinafter mentioned (that is proved was George Johnson, for whose to say): Northampton Mercury 27th May 1844 apprehension a warrant was issued. The Ellington Gate, with the Side Gate - £452 KETTERING PETTY defendants present were cautioned and Keystone Gate with the discharged. Weighing Machine - £352 SESSIONS Islip Gate - £448 Leicester Journal/Mercury 12th July 1844 Kettering Gate, with the Weighing ACCIDENT – CAUTION TO machine and two Side Gates - £566 DRIVERS Warren Hill Gate - £342 On Tuesday last, as a carrier of Des- Desborough Gate - £464 borough, named Aprice was driving his van Gate, with the at a fast pace down a Harborough street, at Side Gates - £442 a time when an auction sale was taking Whoever is declared the best bidder for place, a young boy, about 9 years of age, either of the said Tolls must immediately son of Mr William Holloway, was knocked pay down into the hands of the Treasurer down and severely hurt, his head and face one month’s rent in advance, and at the were much cut and bruised as the wheel same time be prepared with the Before the Revds. J. Hogg and G. E. Hanmer. went over part of his head, but fortunately undertaking in writing of two sufficient DRUNK and DISORDERLY –Thomas no bones were broken. He was instantly sureties to the satisfaction of the Trustees Chapman, of Rowell, was charged with taken up and carried home by his father. for payment of the rent, and performance being drunk and disorderly, and with assault- Aprice, who was the worse for liquor, was of the covenants to be contained in the ing the police-constable in the execution of taken before the magistrates to investigate lease of such Tolls. his duty. Jeffs, the police-constable, stated his neglect in driving, but the case was not JOHN ARCHBOULD, that on Saturday night last he was sent for by gone into, as he is to appear on Tuesday Clerk to the Trustees. Mrs Tailby, of the Swan Inn, Desborough, to fortnight. Thrapston, July 11th, 1844. April 2019 Desborough Scrapbook 158 21

Thomas Thacker, toll-gate keeper, Des- (the last letting). The toll-gate was situated Leicester Journal 26th July 1844 borough, complained that Wm. Philips, of at the top of Buckwell Street, as shown in HARBOROUGH PETTY Braybrook, did pass through his gate, with the 1965 photo, on the site of the shop then SESSIONS a cart drawn by one horse, on the 16th inst., occupied by H. C. Harvey as an “Iron- for which he refused to pay toll. The mongers, Electricians and Handyman’s FURIOUS DRIVING – Thomas Aprice, following appear to be the circumstances of Supplies”. The toll gate was removed in carrier of Desborough, appeared on behalf the case: The inhabitants of Desborough 1877 and the property sold off as shown in of his brother to answer the charge of Mr have a right, when carrying their own the article below: Holloway, Auctioneer, of Harborough, for goods, to pass through Thacker’s gate toll furiously driving up the market, at free. On the day in question the defendant, Northampton Mercury 27th October 1877 Harborough, on the 9th inst, and riding over in company with a person named George his son, who had sustained considerable TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, Tyrrell, inhabitant of the place, each of injuries therefrom. Mr Holloway stated that By TAYLOR and SON, them having a cart laden with fruit, passed if the defendant would express contrition for At the White Hart Hotel, Thrapston, on through the gate. The defendant’s cart was the offence, and pay the surgeon’s expenses Tuesday the 30th day of October, 1877, at in advance, in the care of lad, and according for Medicine and attendance, he would not Six o’clock in the evening (precisely), by to the complainant’s statement, defendant press the case, this being promised the the order of the Trustees of the Market was walking beside the cart owned by charge was withdrawn on those conditions. Harborough and Brampton Turnpike Trust, Tyrrell. When he arrived at the gate, he paid subject to such Conditions of Sale (if any), for his own horse, and was asked whether Northampton Mercury 4th August 1844 as shall then be produced, unless pre- the goods in Tyrrell’s cart were his; and on viously Sold by private Contract, ALL the TO BE SOLD BY PRIVATE replying in the affirmative, toll was Estate, Right, Title, and Interest of the said demanded of him for that also. This he CONTRACT Trustees in or to the following PROP- refused to pay. Philips, in his defence, stated ALL that well-established and well- ERTIES: that he was not by the side of Tyrrell’s cart, known INN, called the New Inn, situate at In Ellington, in the county of Huntingdon. nor had he the care of it, but that Tyrrell DESBOROUGH, now in full trade, con- Lot 1. A DWELLING-HOUSE, now himself was in charge of it, who was taining spacious tap-room, bar, two used as a Tollhouse, with the Garden (con- carrying defendant’s goods for hire. To this parlours, three bedrooms, two attics, large taining about 24 Poles of land) adjoining, Tyrrell also bore witness, as did also the lad club-room, where a good club is held, good and Outbuildings. ale and wine cellars, convenient brew- that was with defendant’s cart. Tyrrell afterwards offered to the complainant his In Keyston, in the county of Huntingdon. house, with pump of excellent water, dairy, Lot 2. A DWELLING-HOUSE, now coal-house, pigsties, large barn, stabling demand, but as he accompanied the offer with a threat that he would make it worse used as a Tollhouse, and small Garden and for ten horses, lock-up coach-house, large Premises adjoining. yard, garden, orchard with choice fruit for him next year, he (complainant) refused In Islip, in the county of Northampton. frees, containing Two Acres, more or less. to accept it. The magistrates expressed an Lot 3. A DWELLING-HOUSE, form- There is a silk factory adjoining, opinion that something wrong had been erly used as a Toll-house, with the Barn and employing 140 persons and it is situate on intended, but stated that Tyrrell appeared to Garden and Premises adjoining the High Road leading from Market Har- be the person against whom the complaint Lot 4. A DWELLING-HOUSE, now borough to Kettering, and any railway is ought to have been made. The parties were used as a Tollhouse, with the Gardens and not likely to injure it. (The railway arrived cautioned that if they claim an exemption to Premises adjoining, and occupied there- in 1856.) Apply to Mr Wilford, the owner which they are not entitled, they will be with. and occupier. liable to a penalty of £5 and thus the case was dismissed. In Barton Seagrave, in the County of Northampton. Lot 5. A DWELLING-HOUSE now used as a Tollhouse, with the Garden, containing about Seven Poles of Land, and Outbuild- ings adjoining thereto. In Kettering, in the county of Northampton. Lot 6. A DWELLING-HOUSE, now used as a Tollhouse, with the Garden, con- taining about one Rood, and the George Corner and top of outbuildings adjoining. New Inn circa 1890. Buckwell Street 1965. Lot 7. A DWELLING-HOUSE, now Historical note: It would appear that The 1851 census (7 years after this used as a Tollhouse, and known as “The Ebenezer Wilford did not sell the New Inn at this incident) still lists Thomas Thacker (age time as he is still shown as the owner in sale Warren Hill Toll-house,” with the Garden advertisements dated 30th June 1849 and 26th 55) as the Toll Keeper. His profession is adjoining thereto, containing about 30 January 1850. However, the 1851 Census listed as “Chelsea Pensioner and Collector Poles. records that William Lichfield, aged 32 and his of Tolls) – he was born in Northampton. In Desborough, in the county of family are in residence at the New Inn. The 1856 Also living there were his wife Elizabeth, Northampton. Rate Book lists: New Inn – Occupier: William age 39, born at Harpole; children Elizabeth Lot 8. A DWELLING-HOUSE, now Litchfield; Owner: Joseph Essam. (age 10 – a lace runner, born in Little used as a Tollhouse, with the yard in the Bowden), Rebecca (age 8 – a lace runner, Northampton Mercury 31st August 1844 rear. born in Desborough), Thomas (age 7, a In Little Bowden the county of KETTERING PETTY SESSIONS scholar, born in Desborough) and William Northampton. August 26th - Present, the (age 3, a scholar, born in Desborough). Lot 9. A DWELLING-HOUSE, now Revds. J. Wetherall and G. E. Hanmer, and Note – the income from the Toll House used as a Tollhouse, with Gardens adjoin- Sir Arthur De Capell Broke. declined from £542 in 1826, to £94 in 1873 ing and belonging thereto. 22 Desborough Scrapbook 158 April 2019

In , in the county of Leicester Journal 20th September 1844 Northampton Mercury 16th November 1844 Leicester. Lot 10. A DWELLING-HOUSE, now Desborough, Northamptonshire. DESBOROUGH, Northamptonshire, used as a Tollhouse, with Barn and Garden, Valuable Flock of Sheep, Fat Beast, VALUABLE ASH AND ELM TIMBER, containing about 12 Poles adjoining Cows, team of Horses, Pigs, Implements of TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, thereto. Husbandry, Gig, Harness, Saddles and By HOLLOWAY & SON, Bridles, &c. &c. In Great Bowden in the county of On Wednesday, the 27th November, Leicester, and in Little Bowden, in the WILL SOLD BY AUCTION, 1844, on the premises in the Lordship of county of Northampton. BY HOLLOWAY & SON, Desborough; Lot 11. The BRIDGE across the ON Wednesday, October 2nd, 1844, on 347 ASH and ELM TIMBER TREES Welland. the premises of the late Mr Wm. Cave, by now standing blazed and numbered on At the same time will be sold the TOLL- order the Executors. farms in the occupation of Mr Samuel GATES WEIGHING-MACHINES, and Kilbourn, and others. To view the Timber, THE LIVE STOCK other personality belonging to the Trustees, application to be made to Mr S. Kilbourn. Comprises 147 two and three shear ewes, preference to be given to the purchasers of The Auctioneers request the company to 82 theaves, 107 shearhogs, 98 wether the respective Properties to which they meet at the George Inn, Desborough, at Ten lambs, 91 ewe ditto, 60 fat sheep, 75 fat adjoin. For further information, apply to o’clock, and then proceed to the place of Short-horn Hereford and Welsh beasts, 3 the Auctioneers, or to Geoffry Hawkins, Sale. fat cows, 2 dairy ditto, in profit, 6 valuable Thrapston, Clerk to the Trustees. cart horses, black carriage horse, capital Northampton Mercury 23rd November 1844 Leicester Journal 7th September 1844 nag mare and foal, 3 porket pigs. THE DEAD STOCK KETTERING PETTY SESSIONS Desborough, near Kettering, Five narrow-wheel waggons, 4 ditto AFFILIATION ORDERS Northamptonshire, carts, light market carts, 3 wheel ploughs, 1 Nov. 15th. Present, the Hon. R. Vernon TO BE LET, ribbing ditto, capital steer Drill, set of iron Smith, M.P., the Hon. R. Watson, and the And entered upon immediately, for a harrows, 2 pair gate ditto, 2 sheet ditto, Revds. J. Wetherall and G. E. Hanmer. term of years, or from year to year, roll, hay making machine, by Blocksom; An order of affiliation of the illegitimate A good substantial built HOUSE, con- turnip machine, by Gardener; chaff child of Joanna Farren, of Desborough, was sisting of large parlour, breakfast room and machine, by Cort & Co; 30 sheep troughs, made on John Tansley, of the same place. kitchen, with suitable attics, also good 10 bullock ditto, 6 sheep cribs, 8 foddering Thomas Benbridge, of Desborough, had garden with fruit trees attached. The above ditto, ladders, 30 doz. of hurdles, quantity affiliated on him an illegitimate child born is situated in the populous village of Des- of barn implements, harness for nine of Rebecca Sharp, on the 3d of May last. In borough, and is well adapted for a Ladies horses, neat gig, set of harness, saddles, both cases the usual allowance of ls. 6d. per School, an establishment of that sort being bridles, horse cloths, &c. &c. week, with costs, was ordered. much wanted in above village. Catalogues may be bad at the principal Historical note: Affiliation orders are For a view of the above and further Inns in the neighbourhood, of the Auction- legal documents declaring that a man is the particulars apply to Messrs. R. Attenbury, eers, Market Harborough, and of Cordeux, father of a child under question. This is of Braybrook, and John Branson, Printer, Northampton. requested by the woman who makes this Rockingham. declaration stating that the man who is the Northampton Mercury 28th September 1844 subject of the order is indeed the father of Leicester Journal 13th September 1844 DESBOROUGH, near Kettering, her child. Desborough, Northamptonshire. Northamptonshire. In the past, this was merely alleged HOLLOWAY & SON, TO BE LET, because it was the woman’s burden to BEG to announce that they have been And entered upon immediately, prove paternity and since there was no such honoured with Instructions from the For a term of years, or from year to year, thing as DNA matching before; it was quite Executors of the late Mr William Cave, of Good substantial-built HOUSE, con- an expensive and painstaking process. Desborough, to: sisting of large parlour, breakfast-room, Before the Family Law Reform Act of OFFER FOR SALE BY AUCTION, and kitchen, with suitable attics. Also, a 1987, affiliation orders were the manner by On Wednesday and Thursday, the 2nd and good garden, planted with fruit trees. which a single mother could compel the so- called putative or alleged father of her child 3rd October, 1844; the whole of his superior The above is situated in the populous to pay support. and truly Valuable FLOCK of 600 SHEEP, Village of DESBOROUGH and well Given the state of paternity testing then 78 fat oxen, dairy cows, team of valuable adapted for a Ladies School, an estab- (virtually non-existent), the existence of an horses, harness, implements of husbandry, lishment of that sort being much wanted in affiliation order did not affirm the fact that &c. &c. Further particulars will appear in the above village. For a view of the above the man was indeed the father. It was next week’s paper, and catalogues may be and for further particulars apply to Messrs adjudged, on the basis of whatever had in due time of the Auctioneers, Market R. Atterbury, of Braybrook and John evidence the woman provided, that the man Harborough, and at the place of sale. Bransom, Rockingham. is probably the father. Leicester Chronicle 14th September 1844 Northampton Mercury 9th November 1844 During that time, the burden of proof, chasing down the father and collecting pay- DIED KETTERING PETTY ment from him was the sole jurisdiction of On the 2nd inst., at her residence, SESSIONS the mother. Later on the process eased a bit Hinckley Road, Leicester, aged 77, Woodford Bradshaw, of Rowell, was by appointing collectors to take charge of Charlotte, wife of the Rev G. Bugg, of reputed the father of an illegitimate child collecting the payments but this took quite Desborough. born of Mary-Ann Harris, of Desborough. a long time to happen. April 2019 Desborough Scrapbook 158 23

NURSEY, Ann, aged 36 years of Des- Leicester Mercury 23rd November 1844 Northampton Mercury 14th December 1844 borough. Buried on 4th May 1844. HARBOROUGH PETTY HARBOROUGH PETTY COE, Fredrick, aged 9 years of Des- SESSIONS SESSIONS borough. Buried on 9th May 1844. MORRIS, Samuel, aged 75 years of Des- James Panter, Thomas Coe, and Thomas STOLEN RAILS – W. Varnham, of Great borough. Buried on 17th May 1844. Long, of Desborough, were charged by the Bowden, was charged with stealing two rails NURSEY, John, aged 33 years of Des- keeper of Looton Wood, (Loatland Wood?) from a fence belonging to Mr S. Tayler, of borough. Buried on 18th May 1844. with gathering nuts on the 5th of October Little Bowden. Police constable Issitt saw DAWKINS, George, aged 74 years of Des- last. Panter and Coe were ordered to pay defendant carry the rails home about 10 borough. Buried on 22nd June 1844. 3s. 9d. each, and the other was fined 5s. and o’clock one evening. Defendant denied YEOMANS, Catherine, aged 39 years of costs, 3s. 9d. having stolen them. He was returning from Desborough. Buried on 27th June 1844. a sale at Desborough, and found them on the COE, Levi, Infant of Desborough. Buried Northampton Mercury 30th November 1844 road near Dingley. Convicted, damage and on 7th July 1844. fine 10s., costs 9s.; in default, three weeks’ DESBOROUGH CAVE, William, aged 55 years of Des- imprisonment. To Publicans, Butchers, Bakers, and borough. Buried on 9th July 1844. others. REFUSING WORK – Mary Morris, of ANDREWS, Sarah Jane, Infant of Des- Freehold MESSUAGE, called the Desborough, was charged by R. Clark, of borough. Buried on 6th August 1844. “Horse and Groom,” Nottingham, lace agent, with refusing to COE, Rose, aged 17 years of Desborough. Stable, Yard, Garden, and Cottages IN work a piece of lace given to her in Feb., Buried on 6th September 1844. DESBOROUGH, 1841. Defendant made several poor COE, Charlotte, aged 1 year of Des- TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, excuses, and Mr Clark said he had applied borough. Buried on 13th November 1844. to her so often, and she had even been COE, James, aged 78 years of Des- By HOLLOWAY & SON, written to by the magistrates’ clerk, and borough. Buried on 16th December 1844. On Wednesday the 11th day of summoned in October last, that he must, in December, 1844, on the premises, at Five duty to his employers, press for conviction o’clock in the afternoon, subject to such and punishment. The bench, however, in conditions as will then and there produced, consideration of defendant being a widow DESBOROUGH ALL that MESSUAGE, Brewhouse, with six children, adjourned the case for Stabling, Yard, and Garden, called the six weeks, hoping in the interim the work “Horse and Groom,” centrally situated in would be completed. AIRMAN DIED the village of Desborough, on the high road from Harborough to Kettering, and in the Northampton Mercury 21st December 1844 occupation of George Robinson. The IN AIR CRASH accommodation is excellent, and a quick KETTERING PETTY draught of beer is consumed on the SESSIONS premises, the manufacturing population of Thomas Long, of Desborough, was Desborough and Rowell furnishing a ordered to pay 6s. 6d. within a month from lucrative trade, seldom to be met with in a that time, for trespassing on Sunday country village. morning in a certain wood to gather nuts. If Also, Four COTTAGES adjoining, now the above sum were not paid by the time occupied by Charles Manton, Widow specified, the expense of conviction would Woolams, Lester Ginns, and Mary be added, when he would be required to pay 10s .6d. At the time of his appearing he Dawkins at good rents. was in the Kettering Union (Workhouse – The Stabling, Yard, and Premises are now St. Mary’s Hospital), but expected to roomy, and if additions are required to the leave there soon, and the bench observed principal Messuage, any one or more of the that but for his bad character they would be Cottages are suitably situated for any disposed to deal leniently with him. enlargement. For a view of the premises apply to Mr Burials in Desborough Churchyard – Robinson, tenant; and for further 1844 particulars to Mr Samuel Harris, Maltster. Sgt C. R. Coe (Cecil Coe). YEOMANS, Elizabeth, aged 85 years of Mr William Andrews, Solicitor, or the Desborough. Buried on 29th January 1844. Cecil Coe of 23 Addison Road, Auctioneers, all of Market Harborough. COE, Ebenezer, Infant of Desborough. Desborough died in October 1944 when his Harborough, Nov. 23rd 1844. Buried on 22nd February 1844. Lancaster bomber was involved in a mid- air collision with another Lancaster over Northampton Mercury 7th December 1844 WINSALL, James, aged 36 years of Des- borough. Buried on 22nd March 1844. the town of Wolfsfield in Germany during a mission to bomb Saarbrucken. NOTICE ASHER, George, aged 15 years of Des- A relative, Mick Crick, formerly of THE SALE by AUCTION, on borough. Buried on 28th March 1844. Bridge Road, Desborough brought in Wednesday 11th December, 1844, of a YEOMANS, Elizabeth, aged 67 years of Cecil’s medals and details of the collision MESSUAGE and PREMISES, called the Desborough. Buried on 1st April 1844. and the squadron researched by John Smith Horse and Groom, in DESBOROUGH, COE, Euprice, Infant of Kettering Union to The Scrapbook. Unfortunately the only and Three Cottages. WILL NOT TAKE Workhouse. Buried on 3rd April 1844. photograph of Cecil that we could find is of PLACE. MANTON, Edward aged 79 years of Des- him as a child at Desborough Church Harborough, 4th Dec, 1844. borough. Buried on 3rd May 1844. School. 24 Desborough Scrapbook 158 April 2019 DESBRO’ JUNIOR FOOTBALL IN TEAM PHOTOGRAPHS

Over the next few months we will be featuring team photographs of our young footballers throughout the years. Here ARE the 2011-12 AND   seasonS.

Under 15s 2011-12 season. Under 16s 2011-12 season.

Under 9s 2012-13 season. Under 16s 2012-13 season.

Under 16s 2012-13 season. April 2019 Desborough Scrapbook 158 25 Post War Living

in Desborough April 1948

1st: UK Nationalisation of the electricity majority over the Popular Democratic 30th: Organization of American States (OAS) supply industry under terms of the Front Communist-Socialist coalition. founded. Electricity Act 1947 comes into effect. 19th: Burma joins the United Nations. The 30th: The English-built Land Rover is Fire services in the United Kingdom American Broadcasting Company unveiled at the Amsterdam Motor Show. return from the National Fire Service to (otherwise known as ABC) begins tele- control of local authorities (under terms vision services, on WFIL-TV in Phil- of Fire Services Act 1947). Physicists adelphia (now WPVI-TV). Ralph Asher Alpher and George 22nd: Civil War in Mandatory Palestine: Gamow publish the Alpher-Bethe- Battle of Haifa – The Jewish para- Gamow paper about the Big Bang. military group Haganah captures Haifa 3rd: United States President Harry S. from the Arab Liberation Army. Truman signs the Marshall Plan, which 24th: Manchester United F.C. defeat authorises $5 billion in aid for 16 Blackpool 4–2 in the FA Cup final at countries. Wembley Stadium to claim their first Jeju Uprising – residents’ revolt on Jeju major trophy for 37 years. The Costa island, South Korea, eventually leading Rican Civil War ends. to the deaths of between 14,000 and 30,000. Week ending 2nd April 1948 Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 is played on television in its entirety for the first time in a series of concerts featuring DESBORO’ PLAYERS MAKE UP FOR Arturo Toscanini conducting the NBC Symphony Orchestra in the United “POISON PEN” FIRST NIGHT States. The chorus is conducted by Robert Shaw. 5th: 1947–48 Civil War in Mandatory Palestine: Haganah launches Operation Nachshon; beginning of the 1948 Palestinian exodus. 7th: The World Health Organisation is established by the United Nations. 9th: Jorge Eliécer Gaitán’s assassination provokes a violent riot in Bogotá (the Bogotazo), and a further 10 years of violence (La Violencia) across Colombia. 13th: The Hadassah medical convoy massacre takes place in British Mandatory Palestine. 15th: Rowntree’s introduce Polo mint sweets. Poison Pen is Vivid Drama

Before the start of “Poison Pen”, a play which they are presenting at the Council School Hall, members of Desborough Amateur Dramatic Society are made up by Mr J. A. Dobie. 16th: Arrival of Australian cricket team in In the chair is Ernest Burditt (the sexton) and the other players left to right are: Frank England for a tour in which it will not Summery (Malcolm), William Davis (Sam Hurrin), Margaret Summers (Mrs Reynolds), loseamatch. Maggie Bassett (Mrs Skaife) and Fred Panter (the Rev. John Rainrider). The Organisation for Economic Co- operation and Development is founded The effect on a village community of at the Council School Hall, Desborough, as the Organisation for European that pernicious evil, “The Poison Pen”, is last night. Economic Co-operation (OEEC). vividly shown in the play of that name by The moral of the play advises (a) would- 18th: Italian general election – The first Richard Llewellyn (author of “How Green be poison pen scribes – not to write and (b) democratic general election with Was My Valley) which the Desborough the unfortunate recipients to pay no heed or universal suffrage is held in Italy. The Amateur Dramatic Society performed else, as in Mr Llewellyn’s drama, the Christian Democracy party achieves a before a packed and appreciative audience coroner will be kept busy pronouncing 26 Desborough Scrapbook 158 April 2019 verdicts of “Suicide while the balance of tenacity and a magnifying glass eventually A service at the house was conducted by mind, etc”. clears up the mystery. the Rev. S. F. W. Powell. The chief Central figure is the Rector (played by Comedy plays a big part in the drama mourners were Mr and Mrs F. Panter, Fred Panter). To him come the bewildered and Maggie Bassett succeeds in playing it Rothwell, Mrs D. Thompson, Kettering, victims of the pen and though he tries to re- with her excellent characterisation of the Miss G. Allen (daughters and son-in-law), assure them, the poison takes effect. He chief village gossip, Mrs Scaife and is ably Mr G. Thompson and Mr E. T. Panter then has another evil to combat, when local supported by Margaret Summers as her (grandsons), Mrs A Chapman and Mrs C. gossips lay suspicion of authorship on an second-in-command, Mrs Reynolds. They Bennett (sisters), Mrs F. Coe, Mrs W. innocent seamstress. are well contrasted by the dry humour of Brookes, Market Harborough (nieces). Mr A local J.P. (played by John Summers) the sexton, Mr Badham, played by Ernest H. Law (nephew). Mrs W. Smith, Mrs E. does the practical thing and calls in the Burditt. Panter, Mr S. Green (friends). Mr A. Allen police and a hand writing expert, who with (son) could not attend owing to illness.

FIRM FAILED TO FENCE MACHINERY GIRL LOST THUMB IN MISHAP

Rigid Containers Ltd., cardboard box manufacturers, of Rushton Road, Des- borough, were fined £30 at Kettering on Wednesday for failing to fence a dangerous part of their machinery. Mr Peter Wilson, First night audience of the Desborough Amateur Dramatic Society’s production of who appeared for the defendant firm, “Poison Pen”. A further performance will be given tomorrow night. pleaded not guilty. H.M. inspector of Factories, North- ampton, Mr J. Tecey, said the case con- EX-WOMEN’S LAND ARMY cerned the blade on the slotting machine. MEMBER MARRIES When the motor was running the blade At the Parish Church Desborough, where moved up and down. There was no guard of she is a Sunday School teacher, Miss Joyce any kind for the blade at the time of the Amelia Tailby, only daughter of Mr James accident. Tailby, “The Cedars,” Rushton Road, On December 4th, he said the injured Desborough and a former member of the girl, 15-year-old Margery Jones had no Women’s Land Army, was married to Mr association with the machine but was John Norman Paine on Tuesday. working at a table nearby tying up boxes. Only son of Mr and Mrs A. Paine, The girl (17) who was operating the Nichols Street, Desborough, the slotting machine found a coin on the floor bridegroom is employed as a clerk at the and asked Miss Jones if she had lost it. Ministry of National Insurance, Market Miss Jones turned around quickly, her foot Harborough. skidded on the floor, she put out her hand The bride was attended by a matron of and her left thumb went under the blade honour, Mrs D. Meredith, and two and was cut off at the first joint. bridesmaids, Miss Margaret Paine, sister of Mr Tecey said; “I do not think the firm the bridegroom and Miss Anne Smith. wilfully ignored the law and am convinced it is, perhaps, the managing directors’ Week ending 9th April 1948 intention to secure safety in the factory, but I regret to say that in my experience of this factory, implementation of that intention is Desborough Funeral of far from satisfactory, in spite of every Mr John Allen assistance I could possibly give.” The funeral of Mr John Allen, of 8 The firm he said, had been fined £5 in Station Road, Desborough took place at 1936 and £20 in 1944, for similar offences. Desborough cemetery on Saturday. Mr Mr Wilson submitted that the girl was Allen, widower of Mrs Lucy Ann Allen, not hurt by a machine which her work died on Wednesday, aged 78. required her to use. April 2019 Desborough Scrapbook 158 27 Week ending 16th April 1948 LEGO TO FUN AT AR TARN CLUB VISITS DESBORO’ About 100 members of Wood- bine Club, comprising three bus loads, visited Desborough Working Men’s’ Club on Saturday evening. An enjoyable evening was spent in games and a concert in which both “locals” and visitors indulged. Raunds won at darts, crib and dominies, but were beaten at skittles. An invitation to Raunds Club was extended by the president, Mr A. Craven, who thanked the members of the Desborough Club. The president of the Desborough Club responded.

Week ending 30th April 1948

TRANSFER HELD UP Flashback to last Parents and residents of have asked that children should be trans- year’s Desborough ferred from the school there to Desborough Carnival County School at the age of seven instead of 11 as at present. The Primary Committee are, however, unable to agree to this sug- gestion, and are inquiring as to alternatives, it was reported at a meeting of the County Education Authority. Under the development plan, Stoke Albany juniors and infants would attend school, but the accommodation there does not allow for immediate transfer. Burials in Desborough Cemetery – April 1948 ALLEN, John – Retired labourer aged 78 years. Died at 8 Station Road, Desborough and was buried on 3rd April 1948; Rev M. W. Powell officiated. SUMMERLY, Elizabeth – Widow aged 87 years. Died at 75a Union Street, Desborough and was buried on 14th April 1948; Fth. R. Freer officiated. MARLOW, Dorothy Maud – Clerk aged 31 years. Died at Kettering General Hospital and the cremated remains were buried on 14th April 1948; Rev F. Johnson officiated. LINER, George – Retired farm worker aged 84 years. Died at 77 London Road, Kettering (St. Mary’s Hospital) and was buried on 19th April 1948; Rev E. C. King officiated. COE, Caroline – Widow aged 75 years. Died at 17 Gas Street, Desborough and was buried on 20th April 1948; Rev E. C. King officiated. COE, Albert – Retired boot operative aged 88 years. Died at 5 Union Street, Desborough and was buried on 23rd April 1948; Rev M. W. Powell officiated. WIDDOWSON, Herbert N. – General labourer aged 65 years. Died at Kettering General Hospital and was buried on 28th April 1948; Rev E. C. King officiated. 28 Desborough Scrapbook 158 April 2019 WORK PROGRESSES ON OLD OWNERS NEW RAILWAY PLATFORM THANK TOWN FOR SUPPORT

The new railway platform is well under way, workers have managed to fit the station clock on the roof of the new waiting rooms. Although the clock tells the time, it cannot tell when the new platform will be commissioned. Gaynor and Terry James. Plans are also in place to have a single storey car park built over the existing Co-op car park for park and ride rail passengers. Terry and Gaynor James of Expressions Card Shop would like to thank all their customers for supporting the business over the many years they have been trading. Featuring: Ian Hammond Stark, They wish the new owners Sarah Conn and Joshua Daniel, The Decibelles, Jo Beasley every success for the future. Vicki Betts, Tracey Barker, Jasmine Barker and Lewis Mobbs

Sarah Conn and Jo Beasley. FIRST INDOOR MARKET DRAWS IN TOWNSFOLK

The first indoor market held at the Ritz in Station Road on Saturday 2nd March attracted good crowds through the day. With an excellent range of craft stalls there seemed to be good business for the stall holders and great bargains for the keen shoppers. Let’s hope that this is the start of some- thing good!