1830 - 1869 1832 Committed to the House of Correction Devizes Richard Taylor, of Ludgershall, for 12 months, unless he sooner enter into recognizance in 20/. and find two sureties in 10/. each, to keep the peace towards his wife and all others. Salisbury and Winchester Journal 30 April 1832 To be Sold by Auction On the premises, by T Rawlins, on Wednesday, the 22d of February, 1832. The household furniture, a gig, and other effects, late the property of Mr John Hutchins, deceased, at Ludgershall, consisting of four-post and other bedsteads, feather beds, double and single chests of drawers, oak bureau, dining and other tables, mahongany and black- stained chairs, weather glass, two 30-hour clocks, and one 24-hour ditto, a three-leaf screen, kitchen-range, dresser with drawers and shelves, writing-desk, pictures framed and glazed, japanned trays, kitchen requisites and culinary articles, patent roasting-jack, flour and bacon-bins, crockery, iron-bound casks, tubs, a gig and various other effects. Sale to commence at eleven o’clock. Salisbury and Winchester Journal 20 February 1832 1833 Estate Sale On Friday, at the Mart, a freehold estate in the parish of Ludgershall, on the turnpike-road from Andover to Devizes, was disposed of by auction, comprising the manor, extending over 1100 acres, two farms, and requisite buildings, cottages, gardens, and land, in all 595 acres, for 12,300/. The advowson and next presentation, the incumbent, aged 48, of the Rectory of Ludgershall; the tithes of 147 acres producing 330/. a year, and a house, stabling, carriage- house and other buildings for 2300/. Salisbury and Winchester Journal 02 September 1833 Committed to the House of Correction Devizes John Blake, for three months, for leaving his family chargeable to the parish of Ludgershall. Salisbury and Winchester Journal 18 November 1833 Committed to Fisherton Gaol James Lansley, charged with having committed a rape on the person of Sarah Guyatt at Ludgershall, in August. Devizes and Wiltshire Gazette 28 November 1833 1835 Committed to the House of Correction Devizes Charles Reeves, of Ludgershall for one month for breaches of the game laws. Devizes and Wiltshire Gazette 19 February 1835 1836 Committed to the New Prison Devizes Isaac Cook and George Coombs, 2months each, for a misdemeanour in the service of Jacob Crook, of Ludgershall. Salisbury and Winchester Journal 10 October 1836 1837 On Friday last, at the Petty Sessions, held at Pewsey, Henry Hunt, beer seller, of Ludgershall, was fined the sum of ten pounds, for selling beer to be consumed on his premises, he having a license only to sell beer not to be consumed on the premises. Wiltshire Independent 16 March 1837 Committed to New Prison Devizes John Blake, for three months, for leaving his family chargeable to the parish of Ludgershall. Salisbury and Winchester Journal 20 March 1837 Mr R Cully’s opening dinner, at Ludgershall, which took place on Friday, the 8 th inst., was most numerously and respectably attended. The dinner, which consisted of all the delicacies of the season, was served up in Mr C’s superior style. The wines were considered by all present to be of the first quality and the evening was spent in the most convivial manner. Salisbury and Winchester Journal 18 December 1837 1838 Committed to Marlborough Bridewell Henry Cook, for trial, charged with stealing a pewter plate, the property of Robert Cully, at Ludgershall. Salisbury and Winchester Journal 05 February 1838 Bankrupts from Tuesday Night’s Gazette: George Lansly, Ludgershall, Wilts, Blacksmith Devizes and Wiltshire Gazette 24 May 1838 1839 Committed to the Bridewell Marlborough Joseph Coombs, one month, for destroying game, at Ludgershall. Wiltshire Independent 03 January 1839 Committed to the New Prison Devizes Jane Cooke and Caroline Sturgess, 1 month each, for wilfully destroying part of a dead fence, the property of Richard Harrison, at Ludgershall. Salisbury and Winchester Journal 20 May 1839 Committed to Marlborough Bridewell William Reeves, for trial, charged with stealing an earthen cup, the property of Robert Cully, at Ludgershall Salisbury and Winchester Journal 09 December 1839 1840 Committed to Marlborough Bridewell Hester Dobbs, for one month, for stealing wood, the property of the Marquis of Ailesbury, at Ludgershall Devizes and Wiltshire Gazette 06 February 1840 Committed to the New Prison Devizes William Lansley, 1 month for leaving his family chargeable at Ludgershall Salisbury and Winchester Journal 18 May 1840 1841 Mr T A Smith, of Tedworth House, with his usual liberality, gave 200 bushels of coals to the poor of the parish of Ludgershall during the late severe weather. This gift has been received by the poor creatures to whom it was dispensed with greater gratitude, since Mr Smith has no land, or any interested whatever in the parish, but was solely moved to this act of generosity by witnessing the destitution of the poor. Salisbury and Winchester Journal 01 February 1841 J H Everett, Esq., of Biddesden-house, has, during the late severe weather, given two hundred and forty bushels of coals to the poor of the parish of Ludgershall. Miss Everett, also of Biddesden, has been visiting the poor of Ludgershall, and supplied them with sheets, blankets, and clothing, in the most liberal manner. Salisbury and Winchester Journal 15 February 1841 1843 Andover Petty Sessions William Coombs, of Ludgershall, was fined 5/. for using a wire to take game at Thruxton, and in default of payment, was committed to Bridewell for three months, to hard labour. Salisbury and Winchester Journal 11 March 1843 Committed to Marlborough Bridewell James Lansley, for trial, charged with stealing a clock, the property of William Lansley, at Ludgershall Devizes and Wiltshire Gazette 25 May 1843 Committed to the New Prison Devizes James Lansley, for four months, for having assaulted and beat William Lansley and Jane Sconse at Ludgershall Devizes and Wiltshire Gazette 02 November 1843 Committed to Marlborough Bridewell William Coombs, for trial, charged with stealing ducks and geese, the property of Evi Cook, at Ludgershall. Salisbury and Winchester Journal 18 November 1843 1844 Wilts Quarter Sessions Three young men named Philip Coombs, Wm Coombs, and John Philimore, pleaded guilty to a charge of stealing 4 geese and 3 ducks, the property of Mr Evi Crook, of Ludgershall, and were sentenced to 6 months hard labour. Devizes and Wiltshire Gazette 04 January 1844 Andover Petty Sessions William Taylor and Joseph Reeves, the younger, of Ludgershall, Wilts, for using wires to take game on land in the occupation of John Drummond, esq., at Kingston, were committed to the House of Correction at Winchester for one month each, to hard labour. Salisbury and Winchester Journal 07 December 1844 1848 The 18 th of June falling this year on a Sunday, a club held in commemoration of that day met at Ludgershall on Monday, the 19 th , when the morning was ushered in by the ringing of bells, and a band played in front of the Crown Inn. At eleven o’clock, the members, amounting to one hundred and twenty-one, attended the parish church to hear an appropriate sermon preached by the Rev J Harrison. After Divine service, the members partook of the good old English fare, which was served up as usual in Mr and Mrs Lane’s excellent style. The cloth being removed and the usual loyal and other toasts proposed and received with hearty goodwill, the lads and lasses showed their skill in dancing to a few of Mr J Beams’s favourite tunes, and at nine o’clock they separated, and returned to their respective homes highly delighted with their day’s recreation. Salisbury and Winchester Journal 24 June 1848 1849 Wilts Quarter Sessions William Clifford, aged 40 years, was sentenced to 5 weeks’ hard labour, having pleaded guilty to stealing 3 harrow- tiers from Essau Williams at Ludgershall. Devizes and Wiltshire Gazette 05 April 1849 Coronation Day Thursday being Coronation-day, the morning was ushered in by the ringing of the bells of the once central church of the parish of Ludgershall in this county. At one o’clock, by the kind permission of the worthy occupier of the once renowned Castle Farm, there was a cricket match between the married and single. After some excellent play on both sides, the game was decided in favour of the married by 40 runs. There was also a well-contested race between the Flying Dutchman, Alice Gray, Tochstone, Muley Moloch, Riddlewsworth and eight others, when Touchstone and Riddlesworth came off victorious, after as well-contested races as could have been run on any course in the kingdom. Between the heats there were various contests in gymnastic games such as jumping in sacks, running for gown pieces by some of the fair sex, dipping for oranges, drinking tea, &c. for prizes. The Ludgershall Brass Band volunteered their services, and the afternoon was spent in a most loyal and joyous way until nine o’clock, when, after joining in the National Anthem and three cheers for long life and happiness to our Gracious Queen, the party separated to their respective homes, highly delighted with their afternoon’s excursion. Salisbury and Winchester Journal 30 June 1849 1853 Married On the 20 th inst., at Weyhill, Hants, by the Rev Dr Kilner, Dr Charles Smith of Ludgershall, Wilts, to Adela Caroline, daughter of William Hawkins Heath, Esq., of Andover, Hants. Salisbury and Winchester Journal 24 September 1853 1858 Pewsey Petty Sessions James Landsley was charged with stealing 1/. 5s, the property of George Alexander, at Ludgershall, on the night of the lst inst. Committed for trial. Salisbury and Winchester Journal 21 August 1858 Everleigh Petty Sessions Joseph Reeves charged with stealing a quantity of turnips, the property of William Hutchins, at Ludgershall, on 3 rd Oct, was fined 15s including costs and in default of payment was committed for 21 days hard labour Salisbury and Winchester Journal 06 November 1858 1860 Everley Petty Sessions Lucy Bowler, of Ludgershall, was charged with stealing a flitch of bacon, the property of Mr Stephen Weeks, at the above place, on the 20 th January.