DOCSLIB.ORG

Petty on Primitive Methodism V1.Qxp:Biography of George Whitefield 5 12 2008 21:43 Page 1

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Petty on Primitive Methodism V1.Qxp:Biography of George Whitefield 5 12 2008 21:43 Page 1 Petty on Primitive Methodism v1.qxp:Biography of George Whitefield 5 12 2008 21:43 Page 1 A HISTORY OF THE PRIMITIVE METHODIST CONNEXION BY JOHN PETTY QUINTA PRESS Petty on Primitive Methodism v1.qxp:Biography of George Whitefield 5 12 2008 21:43 Page 2 Layout © Quinta Press 2008 All rights reserved ISBN ??????????????? Typeset in Bembo Standard 10 on 12 point 2 Petty on Primitive Methodism v1.qxp:Biography of George Whitefield 5 12 2008 21:43 Page 3 first proof-reading draft 3 i THE HISTORY OF THE PRIMITIVE METHODIST CONNEXION FROM ITS ORIGIN TO THE CONFERENCE OF 1860, THE FIRST JUBILEE YEAR OF THE CONNEXION. COMPILED UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE BOOK COMMITTEE OF THE DENOMINATION, AND APPROVED BY THE CONFERENCE. BY JOHN PETTY. A NEW EDITION REVISED AND ENLARGED. LONDON: PUBLISHED BY R. DAVIES, CONFERENCE OFFICES, SUTTON STREET, COMMERCIAL ROAD, EAST; ALL BOOKSELLERS; AND MAY BE HAD OF THE PRIMITIVE METHODIST MINISTERS. PRINTED BY F. H. HURD, 22, ALBERT SQUARE, COMMERCIAL ROAD, EAST. 1864. Petty on Primitive Methodism v1.qxp:Biography of George Whitefield 5 12 2008 21:43 Page 4 4 the history of the primitive methodist connexion ii iii To the Ministers, Office-bearers, and Members of The Primitive Methodist Connexion The following History is inscribed, As a Faithful Record of The Principal Events which have occurred during the first half Century of the Denomination, And as a Grateful Memorial of the Providence and Grace of God in behalf of the Community. By their Fellow-labourer in the Gospel. THE COMPILER. iv Petty on Primitive Methodism v1.qxp:Biography of George Whitefield 5 12 2008 21:43 Page 5 first proof-reading draft 5 v PREFACE. N authentic History of the Primitive Methodist Connexion has long Abeen regarded. by many of its friends as a desideratum. A brief “History of the Primitive Methodists, giving an account of their Rise and Progress to the year 1823,” was published by Mr. HUGH BOURNE, and extensively circulated. But that work has long been out of print; and as it only extended to the year above-named, a larger and more comprehensive History has for many years been demanded. The necessity of a more ample and extended record of the origin and progress of the Connexion was increasingly felt as the fiftieth year of its history approached. With the view of meeting this requirement, and of promoting the best interests of the denomination, the Author of the following History, at the recommendation of several influential brethren, was induced to commence preparation for it in the year 1856. The Conference of 1857 was pleased to appoint him to write the work, and considerately made provision for all necessary official documents being placed at his service. The journals and papers of the late Mr. HUGH BOURNE were also vi purchased under Conferential direction, and entrusted to the care of the Author, to assist him in his undertaking. These documents, journals, and papers, the brief History of the Connexion by Mr. H. BOURNE, the denominational Magazine from the commencement, the Journals and the Life of Mr. CLOWES, the Memoir of Mr. BATTY, and all other published works casting light upon the origin and progress of the community, have been carefully examined, and rendered tributary to the work. Many of the Author’s ministerial brethren, and other esteemed friends, have also rendered valuable service by communications respecting the missionary labours in which they have been engaged, or of which they have been witnesses. In some cases the materials placed at his command were so abundant as to cause him embarrassment in selecting the most valuable, and as to task his ability at condensation. To have made the work twice or thrice its present size would have been comparatively easy, and would, doubtless, Petty on Primitive Methodism v1.qxp:Biography of George Whitefield 5 12 2008 21:43 Page 6 6 the history of the primitive methodist connexion have rendered it more acceptable to a few persons; but this would have materially impeded its circulation. In a few cases, however, his materials have been scanty, and therefore the information he has furnished respecting the commencement and progress of the denomination in certain districts is not so ample as might vii be desired. But he has furnished all which was in his power to obtain. Many important facts have irrecoverably perished through not being recorded in due time. The Author judges it probable that a measure of disappointment and dissatisfaction may be felt by some persons on account of the labours of certain brethren being pretty fully recorded, whilst those of others, perhaps equally successful, are scarcely noticed, or it may be, not even mentioned. Two very good reasons may be assigned for this inequality. First, in most cases where omissions may be observed no information has been available to the Compiler. He has more than once advertised on the covers of the denominational Magazine for all requisite information; and if any, who had it in their power to communicate useful information, omitted, through modesty or otherwise, to furnish it, the Author is not blameable for recording little or nothing of their labours. He has been desirous of giving them due prominence, and has been prevented from it only through lack of sufficient information. He has not willingly passed over the labours of any brother, the record of which would have thrown additional light on the history of the denomination. He has anxiously endeavoured to do justice to all, rendering honour to whom honour is due; and has done his utmost to furnish information respecting the progress of the community in every district. Where he could not furnish all the information desirable, he has given viii all that was obtainable. Secondly, in the latter part of the work several years are embraced at one view, and the successful labours of some brethren could not well be noticed, because the stations on which they laboured made little or no progress on the whole during the period under review, though they might greatly improve during the time that these brethren laboured thereon. As to the general character of the work, the Author believes it may correctly be represented as a sober and truthful record of facts. He has spent no little time in carefully examining his materials and in balancing Petty on Primitive Methodism v1.qxp:Biography of George Whitefield 5 12 2008 21:43 Page 7 first proof-reading draft 7 evidence, in order that he might give the substance truthfully and correctly. And it is some evidence of the accuracy of the facts he has detailed, that though they have all been examined by ten different corn1rnttees, living in the several districts of the Connexion, not a single objection has been raised to any fact of any moment. The writer can conscientiously affirm that he has laboured to avoid all colouring or exaggeration, and to present the naked truth before his readers. The work is neither controversial, laudatory, nor apologetic. The Author has anxiously guarded against feeding denominational pride and vanity, and has seldom adduced an argument directly in favour of the Connexion, or as an answer to an opponent. He has invariably felt an earnest desire to promote the spiritual good of his own community, by recording examples ix worthy of imitation, and narrating evils and failures as an admonition to increased vigilance and caution; and has been wishful to furnish such information, and present such facts, as would enable intelligent readers of other denominations to form their own unbiassed judgment of the community those history he has written. He hopes he has not recorded any thing that will give just cause of offence to any section of evangelical Christians. The intollerance and persecuting spirit of many clergymen of the Church of England is noticed in several places, but never except when necessary to the fidelity of the narrative. Innumerably more examples of a similar kind could have been furnished had the writer felt any pleasure in recording them; but he can truly say that it has been far more agreeable to him to narrate the generosity and Christian kindness of other clergymen than to record examples of the foregoing class. He has felt bound to give a full account of the expulsion of Messrs. BOURNE and CLOWES from the Wesleyan community; but he hopes he has done it in a spirit of candour, and without transgressing the law of brotherly kindness and charity. Grateful mention of the kind assistance of Wesleyan ministers and friends, and of the catholicity of sentiment manifested by Independents, Baptists, and other religious denominations, will be found in many portions of this volume. To enhance the value of the work as a book of reference, x a copious index has been prepared. This, it is hoped, with the ample Petty on Primitive Methodism v1.qxp:Biography of George Whitefield 5 12 2008 21:43 Page 8 8 the history of the primitive methodist connexion headings of each chapter, will be of considerable service in enabling readers easily to find any particular which they may desire to examine. Those readers who are not familiar with the ecclesiastical terms common among Methodists, nor acquainted with the constitution of Methodist societies, would do well to read the former part of the last chapter before the other portions of the volume. It may not be improper to add a word about the style in which the work is written. The Writer has not studied ornament—he makes no pretention to polish; he has aimed at simplicity, perspicuity, and sobriety, and hopes he has not greatly failed in this respect.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • 70 Appendix C Road Contingency Treatment
    APPENDIX C ROAD CONTINGENCY TREATMENT NETWORK ROUTE 1 Route Ward Road From To Description No. 1 Lambourn B4001 Wantage Road District Boundary Oxford Street 1 Lambourn Unnamed Road District Boundary B4001 Road to Trabbs Farm 1 Lambourn Sheepdrove Road Drove Farm Oxford Street 1 Lambourn Oxford Street & Market Place Mill Lane Newbury Street 1 Lambourn Mill Lane Newbury Road Oxford Street 1 Lambourn Parsonage Lane Market Place Big Lane 1 Lambourn Big Lane & Broadway Parsonage Lane Oxford Street 1 Lambourn B4000 Upper Lambourn Road Big Lane District Boundary 1 Lambourn High Street, Upper Lambourn B4000 Upper Lambourn Road B4000 Upper Lambourn Road Loop through village 1 Lambourn Maddle Road High Street End of highway 1 Lambourn Malt Shovel Lane B4000 Drain Hill 1 Lambourn Drain Hill End of highway B4000 Upper Lambourn Road 1 Lambourn Folly Road B4000 Upper Lambourn Road 1 Lambourn Baydon Road Parsonage Lane Ermin Street 1 Lambourn Crowle Road High Street Baydon Road 1 Lambourn High Street, Lambourn Market Place Crowle Road 1 Lambourn B4000 Crowle Road Ermin Street via Hungerford Hill 1 Lambourn Newbury Street High Street, Lambourn Mill Lane 1 Lambourn Newbury Road Mill Lane A338 Great Shefford 1 Lambourn Bockhampton Road Newbury Road Station Road 70 APPENDIX C ROAD CONTINGENCY TREATMENT NETWORK ROUTE 1 (cont’d) Route Ward Road From To Description No. 1 Lambourn Edwards Hill Station Road High St, Lambourn 1 Lambourn Close End Edwards Hill End of highway 1 Lambourn Greenways Edwards Hill End of highway 1 Lambourn Baydon Road District Boundary A338 via Ermin Street 1 Lambourn Unnamed Road to Ramsbury Ermin Street District Boundary via Membury Industrial Estate 1 Lambourn B4001 B400 Ermin Street District Boundary 1 Lambourn, Newbury Road A338 Great Shefford Oxford Road via Boxford Kintbury & Speen 1 Kintbury High Street, Boxford Rood Hill B4000 Ermin Street 1 Speen Station Road A4 Grove Road 1 Speen Love Lane B4494 Oxford Road B4009 Long Lane 71 APPENDIX C ROAD CONTINGENCY TREATMENT NETWORK ROUTE 2 Route Ward Road From To Description No.
    [Show full text]
  • Proceedings Wesley Historical Society
    Proceedings OF THE Wesley Historical Society Editor: REV. JOHN c. BOWMER, M.A., B.O. Volume XXXIV December 1963 CHURCH METHODISTS IN IRELAND R. OLIVER BECKERLEGGE'S interesting contribution on the Church Methodists (Proceedings, xxxiv, p. 63) draws D attention to the fact that the relationship of Methodists with the Established Church followed quite a different pattern in Ireland. Had it not been so, there would have been no Primitive Wesleyan Methodist preacher to bring over to address a meeting in Beverley, as mentioned in that article. Division in Methodism in Ireland away from the parent Wesleyan body was for the purpose of keeping in closer relation with-and not to move further away from-the Established (Anglican) Church of Ireland. Thus, until less than ninety years ago, there was still a Methodist connexion made up of members of the Anglican Church. In Ireland, outside the north-eastern region where Presbyterian­ ism predominates, tensions between the Roman Catholic and Protestant communities made it seem a grievous wrong to break with the Established Church. In the seventeenth century, the Independent Cromwellian settlers very soon threw in their lot with that Church, which thereby has had a greate~ Protestant Puritan element than other branches of Anglicanism. Even though early Methodism in Ireland showed the same anomalous position regard­ ing sacraments and Church polity generally, the sort of solution provided in England by the Plan of Pacification was not adopted until 1816, over twenty years later. Those who disagreed were not able to have the decision reversed at the 1817 Irish Conference. Meeting at Clones, they had formed a committee to demand that no Methodist preacher as such should administer the sacraments, and then in 1818, at a conference in Dublin, they established the Primitive Wesleyan Methodist Connexion.
    [Show full text]
  • Upper Lambourn, Berkshire RG17 8RA EQUESTRIAN DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY at UPPER LAMBOURN Maddle Road, Upper Lambourn, Berkshire RG17 8RA
    EQUESTRIAN DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY Maddle Road, Upper Lambourn, Berkshire RG17 8RA EQUESTRIAN DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY AT UPPER LAMBOURN Maddle Road, Upper Lambourn, Berkshire RG17 8RA Lambourn 2 miles | Wantage 11 miles Marlborough 16 miles Newbury 17 miles | Oxford 27 miles (distances are approximate) A fantastic opportunity to purchase a greenfield site with planning consent for a new training yard in a prime location within the Valley of the Racehorse SITE ON MADDLE ROAD, UPPER SITUATION LAMBOURN The site is situated on the western fringe of the The Property for sale is a green field site with village of Upper Lambourn enjoying far reaching planning consent for a new training yard comprising views over the countryside whilst being only 8 miles a four-bedroom trainers house, 40 boxes, an eight- from the M4 Wickham Interchange. The location on bedroom hostel, storage barn, horse walker and a the edge of Upper Lambourn puts the property at office all set within approximately 2.45 acres (0.99 the heart of the racing community in the area and hectares). Once complete the Property will provide within easy reach of the Jockey Club Estates first superb training facilities in a prime location within class training grounds. the Valley of the Racehorse. The site is near to the village of Lambourn which Planning consent has been granted under provides a range of services including the Valley reference: 19/02596/FULD and permits the Equine Hospital, doctors surgery, a primary construction of the new equestrian training centre school along with various pubs, restaurants and in this prime location. The site affords excellent local shops.
    [Show full text]
  • General Index
    Wesley Historical Society GENERAL INDEX TO THE "PROCEEDINGS" VOLS. I - XXX AND PUBLICATIONS I - IV (1897-1956) Compiled by JOHN A. VICKERS, B.A. PR.IN1ED FOR. THE WESLEY HISTOR.ICAL SOCIETY by ALFRED A. T ABERER 295. WELFORD ROAD, LEICESTER 19 60 CONTENTS Introductory Note IV Abbreviations VI General Index Letters of John Wesley 45 Index to Illustrations 49 Index to Contributors 53 INTRODUCTORY NOTE HIS general Index to the Society's Proceedings Volumes I-XXX and Publications Nos. I-IV has occupied the leisure hours of Tthe past five years. Begun on a much more limited scale in response to a· passing remark by the Editor in Volume XXXI, p. 106, it has since been revised, at the request of the Society's Executive Committee, to make it as comprehensive as the limit­ ations of the compiler and the hard economics of publication allow. It is an entirely new index, the fruit of three successive journeys through the Proceedings; not an amalgam of the indexes to the sep­ arate volumes (though it has been carefully checked against many of these in the closing stages of the work). It has also been checked against L. T. Daw's "Skeleton" Index to Volumes I-XVI, which it therefore supersedes. A very large proportion of the references given in the volume indexes are too incidental to be of any value: the unconvinced reader is invited to confirm this the hard way. I have attempted both to exclude incidental references which would merely waste the time and patience of the user, and at the same time to include all references, however incidental, which may at some time be of use.
    [Show full text]
  • Diversity and Co-Operation
    CHAPTER 2 Diversity and Co-operation Dissent traced its origins back to the seventeenth century. During the Commonwealth Presbyterianism had triumphed. The Church of England had been re-organised on Presbyterian lines: bishops had been abolished; all ministers were treated as equal. In 1662, following the restoration of Charles II to the throne and bishops to the church, those ministers who could not accept the new dispensation were ejected from their posts. Many gathered congregations outside the Church of England; and most were Presbyterians. During the eighteenth century their successors, swayed by the influences of the Age of Reason, gradually abandoned Trinitarian orthodoxy. By the early nineteenth century many of these ‘rational Dissenters’ were prepared to call themselves Unitarians.1 Although their origins were mainly Presbyterian, they differed totally from the Presbyterians of the nineteenth century—essentially Scottish immigrants who brought their orthodox religion to the major cities, together with Northumberland, and who in 1851 possessed 160 places of worship and 0.2% of the population.2 The Unitarians were of comparable strength,SAMPLE with 229 chapels and 0.2%, but were spread rather more evenly over the country. Their city centre causes, such as High Pavement in Nottingham or Mill Hill in Leeds, were dominated by prosperous business and professional families with a powerful civic spirit whose Dissent was usually hereditary. Yet a wide social range was to be found amongst them. In Lancashire a rationalist schism from Methodism had brought over a substantial working-class membership.3 There was a steady 1 R. K. Webb, ‘The Unitarian Background’, in Barbara Smith, ed., Truth, Liberty, Religion: essays celebrating two hundred years of Manchester College (Oxford, 1986).
    [Show full text]
  • Caspian House, High Street, Upper Lambourn, Hungerford, Berkshire RG17 8QT D
    Caspian House, High Street, Upper Lambourn, Hungerford, Berkshire RG17 8QT D D CASPIAN HOUSE, HIGH STREET, UPPER LAMBOURN, HUNGERFORD BERKSHIRE RG17 8QT LAST ONE REMAINING! Part exchange considered. A very rare opportunity indeed. The chance to purchase a new four bedroom house in a secluded hamlet at the foot of the Downs built by Pomroy and Hine in association with Rivar. The house has been completed to the very high specification associated with Rivar Homes who are developing on behalf of Pomroy and Hine. LOCATION Upper Lambourn is located within the stunning Lambourn Valley which is widely recognised as a major centre for horse racing. It is within 7.5 miles of junction 14 of the M4 and 15.5 miles to Newbury rail station with direct fast trains to London Paddington and the West County. Hungerford train station is 10.1 miles away. On it's doorstep is the village of Lambourn with a selection of local shops, a doctors surgery, a church and pubs. Upper Lambourn is also approximately 10 miles from Wantage and Hungerford. DIRECTIONS From Downer & Co's offices in Newbury, join the A339 northbound and follow signs to the M4 (junction 13). Join M4 westbound and exit at the next junction, 14, for Hungerford and take the third exit heading north on the A338. Take the first left onto the B4000 towards Lambourn and continue for approximately 3.1 miles turning right into Lambourn. On entering Lamborn, turn first left on the High Street sign posted Upper Lambourn. On entering Upper Lambourn, take the fourth right turn into High Street where Caspian House will be on the left hand side.
    [Show full text]
  • Methodists in Military Garb
    Aldersgate Papers, Vol.2 September 2001 METHODISTS IN MILITARY GARB The Salvation Army as a living expression of John Wesley's movement by Alan R. Harley Introduction I worshipped everything that bore the name of Methodist. To me there was one God, and Wesley was his prophet. I had devoured the story of his life. No human compositions seemed to me to be comparable to his writings, and to the hymns of his brother Charles, and all that was wanted, in my estimation, for the salvation of the world, was the faithful carrying out into practice of the letter and the spirit of his instructions.1 So said the young William Booth. Even though Booth's subsequent writings make scant reference to Wesley and things Methodist, these words, uttered when twenty years old, find an echo in all Booth did in his subsequent ministry. Salvationist historians have called the early Salvation Army "old Time Methodism" and "a derivation of Methodism". The purpose of this paper is to ask if indeed there is such a relationship between Methodism and the Salvation Army. At the outset a difficulty is acknowledged. The younger movement has developed a strikingly distinctive identity, polity and ethos. These tend to make Salvation- ists feel self-contained rather than in continuity with a larger, older movement. It can be argued that in a significant number of instances these 'distinctives' represent the influence of the parent body. 1 F. De Latour Booth-Tucker, The Life of Catherine Booth, Vol.1 (Westwood: Fleming H. Revell, 1892) p.74. Aldersgate Papers, Vol.
    [Show full text]
  • Church, State and Establishment
    A REPORT ON CHURCH, STATE AND ESTABLISHMENT Received by the Methodist Conference of 2004 SUMMARY OF CONTENTS Introduction (paragraphs 1-10) - an explanation of the background to the report. Beginning with stories (11-22) - examples and stories that are told, from the past and the present, which have a bearing on the subject being discussed. Using stories and experiences (23-29) - initial reflection on how such examples and stories help to shape what we believe about ‘establishment’. Establishment (30-52) - detailed discussion of what the establishment of the Church of England entails at present, concluding with a brief comparison with other situations in the United Kingdom and beyond. Biblical material (53-70) - exploration of biblical material, particularly in the Old Testament, which underpinned discussions of the establishment of the Church of England as it was shaped in earlier centuries. Other biblical texts are also explored, more briefly. Theological material (71-82) - as with the biblical section, an exploration of theological discussions which underpinned early discussions of the establishment of the Church of England, with reflection on how the theological discussions shifted in subsequent centuries. Methodist historical background (83-88) - brief exploration of how the debates on establishment affected, or were discussed in, Methodism, largely before the 20th century. Reflections (89-109) - the drawing out of important strands and implications from the previous material in the report, focusing on such areas as mission and unity and the variety of possible models of Church/state relationships. Conclusions and recommendations (110-119) - recommendations for discussion and action for the British Methodist Church. Resolutions Appendix - a summary of previous Methodist reports on areas related to the subject of establishment, particularly on political responsibility.
    [Show full text]
  • Proceedings Wesley Historical Society
    Proceedings OF THE Wesley Historical Society Editor: REv. WESLEY F. SWIFT Volume XXVIII September 1952 EDITORIAL VERY member of the Wesley Historical Society will wish to congratulate our Secretary, the Rev. Frank Baker, who has Ebeen awarded the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy by the University of Nottingham for a thesis entitled: "The Rev. William Grimshaw (1708-1763) and the eighteenth-century revival of religion in England ". Dr. Baker's friends never cease to marvel at his capacity for meticulous and sustained research, his mastery of detail, and the wide range of his interests, though they often wish that in his eagerness to crowd his days he would not so fre­ quently burn the candle at both ends. He is a tower of strength to our Society., and his learning as well as the contents of his numerous filing cabinets are always at the disposal of any inquiring student. We have been privileged to read in typescript the thesis on Grim­ shaw of Haworth. It is a massive work on an important subject, and will never be superseded for the simple reason that every possible scrap of information, direct and indirect, has been care­ fully gathered and woven into the theme. We are glad to know that the work is being prepared for publication, and meanwhile we rejoice in Dr. Frank Baker's new distinction and the reflected glory which has thereby come to our Society . • • • • We did not know that there existed a Swedish Methodist His­ torical Society until a letter recently arrived from its Secretary, the Rev. Vilh.
    [Show full text]
  • Lambourn Valley Welcome 161218.Doc Prayers and Readings Matthew 1:18 – 25 Now the Birth of Jesus the Messiah Took Place in This Way
    Lambourn Valley Contacts Lambourn Valley Vicar: Welcome The Rev’d. Martin Cawte 73920 St James the Greater Eastbury [email protected] All Saints East Garston Associate Clergy: St Michael & All Angels Lambourn The Rev’d. Martin Partridge 670281 [email protected] Sunday 18th December 2016 Advent 4 The Ven. Christine Allsopp 674108 Welcome to everyone! [email protected] We are glad to have you join us Church Wardens: as we worship God in this church. Eastbury Paul Reynolds 71001 Merrita Jones 72858 The Week Ahead Today: East Garston Bob Briant 648646 8.00am Holy Communion BCP Lambourn Dawn Tonge 648370 11.00am Nativity Lambourn 6.00pm Carol Service Lambourn Lambourn Malcolm Rolfe 71396 Bruce Laurie 71294 Monday: 9.30am Prayers PCC Secretaries: 10.00am Parents & Toddlers Party Lambourn Eastbury Jenny Powell 72741 7.00pm Carol Singing Queen's Arms East Garston East Garston Karen Sperrey 648365 Lambourn Ruth Honey 71158 Christmas Eve: 4.00pm Nativity Eastbury 11.00pm Christmas Communion Lambourn Prayers for People We continue to pray for: Anthony Jefferson, Tony th Basden, Jan Reynolds and Daniel Gould. Next Sunday 25 December 2016 Christmas Day Deanery Prayer Cycle 9.00am Christmas Communion East Garston Walbury Beacon 10.30am Christmas Communion Eastbury Matthew Cookson, Sue Webster 10.30am Christmas Communion Lambourn St. Michael Inkpen, St. Swithin Combe, St. Michael Enborne St. Mary Hamstead Marshall, St. Readings Laurence West Woodhay Isaiah 52:7 - 10; Hebrews 1:1 - 4; St. Mary the Virgin Kintbury with Avington John 1:1- 14. Or Notices & Diary Dates Isaiah 62:6 - 12; Titus 3:4 - 7; Luke 2:1 - 20.
    [Show full text]
  • Lambourn Parish Council
    LAMBOURN PARISH COUNCIL The Memorial Hall, Oxford Street, Lambourn, Berkshire. RG17 8XP Telephone: 01488 72400 Clerk: Mrs Karen Wilson Assistant Clerk: Mrs Ann McMath email: [email protected] MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE FULL COUNCIL ON WEDNESDAY 14 AUGUST 2019 AT 10 AM IN THE MEMORIAL HALL, LAMBOURN Present: Cllr Nims, Cllr Marks, Cllr Cocker, Cllr Rowlinson, Cllr Billinge-Jones, Cllr N. Spence, Cllr Riggall, Cllr E. Spence, Cllr Penfold, Cllr Bracey and Mrs Wilson (Clerk). Acceptance of apologies for absence Schedule 12 of the Local Government Act 1972 requires a record to be kept of the members present and that this record form part of the minutes of the meeting. Members who cannot attend a meeting should tender apologies to the Parish Clerk as it is usual for the grounds upon which apologies are tendered also to be recorded. Under Section 85(1) of the Local Government Act 1972, members present must decide whether the reason(s) for a member's absence are accepted. Apologies: Cllr Bulbeck Reynolds, Cllr Snowden, Cllr McKay, Cllr Phillips. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Disclosable Pecuniary Interests Regulation 2012 (SI 2012/1464). Cllr Bracey pecuniary interest in salting route. Cllr Riggall non pecuniary interest in 19/01437/MDOPO& 19/01439/MDOPO 54 MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING LGA 1972 Sch 12 para 41(1) The minutes of the 3rd July 2018 for approval. Cllr Phillips has emailed in amendments to the Clerks Minutes. Councillors present discussed this at length and declared the Clerks minutes a true reflection on the meeting. It was decided that Cllr Rowlinson and Cllr Billinge-Jones would request a meeting with Cllr Phillips to resolve this area of concern with Assistant Clerk to minute.
    [Show full text]
  • Historic Landscape Character Areas and Their Special Qualities and Features of Significance
    Historic Landscape Character Areas and their special qualities and features of significance Volume 1 Third Edition March 2016 Wyvern Heritage and Landscape Consultancy Emma Rouse, Wyvern Heritage and Landscape Consultancy www.wyvernheritage.co.uk – [email protected] – 01747 870810 March 2016 – Third Edition Summary The North Wessex Downs AONB is one of the most attractive and fascinating landscapes of England and Wales. Its beauty is the result of many centuries of human influence on the countryside and the daily interaction of people with nature. The history of these outstanding landscapes is fundamental to its present‐day appearance and to the importance which society accords it. If these essential qualities are to be retained in the future, as the countryside continues to evolve, it is vital that the heritage of the AONB is understood and valued by those charged with its care and management, and is enjoyed and celebrated by local communities. The North Wessex Downs is an ancient landscape. The archaeology is immensely rich, with many of its monuments ranking among the most impressive in Europe. However, the past is etched in every facet of the landscape – in the fields and woods, tracks and lanes, villages and hamlets – and plays a major part in defining its present‐day character. Despite the importance of individual archaeological and historic sites, the complex story of the North Wessex Downs cannot be fully appreciated without a complementary awareness of the character of the wider historic landscape, its time depth and settlement evolution. This wider character can be broken down into its constituent parts.
    [Show full text]