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Essex Standard 16 June 1888, p.2. Latchindon Petty Session. - June 9. DRUNK WHILE IN CHARGE. – Wm Stock, a farmer of Little Baddow, pleaded guilty to being drunk while in charge of a horse and cart, at Woodham Walter, on 23 May. – Defendant said he had a glass or two too much, and he was fined 5s. and 11s. 6d. costs.- Paid. Essex County Standard 1 September 1894, p.6. CHELMSFORD ACCIDENT. - An accident occurred at Springfield on Monday, Aug. 27. A horse and cart belonging to Mr. Dixon, of Boreham, was standing outside a tailor’s shop when something caused the animal to bolt. The groom, who was standing near with the reins in his hand, was dragged some distance, one wheel eventually going over him. Fortunately, how-ever, the man was not seriously hurt, though his face and nose were cut. The horse continued its run to Boreham, a lady and gentleman narrowly escaping being run down on the way. Next tracks were made for Little Baddow. Here the cart was overturned, and the horse promptly released by Mr George Hare of Chelmsford, apparently little the worse for its adventure. One shaft was broken. A botanical ramble and lecture - in 1891 click here Sunday Times, (Perth, Western Australia) 23 February 1913. p.12. PUSHED OUT OF A BALLOON. An exciting balloon flight was experienced by Captain Penfold, the Australian aeronaut, Mr. Spencer, the pilot, and a representative of Gaumon's moving pictures last month. The balloonists left Battersea (Eng.) with the intention of landing in Hyde Park, but in consequence of boisterous weather were carried to Chelmsford before a landing was effected by Captain Penfold in a parachute and the others from the balloon. Captain Penfold thus related their adventures:--"We were driven along at about 1200ft. at the rate of 45 miles an hour. I sat on the edge of the basket dressed as Santa Claus, and I watched for a chance to get away with the parachute. But there was no hope of doing so, as I would have been dashed against the buildings, while the other occupants of the balloon would have hardly had the chance of saving themselves. At 1500ft. we entered the clouds, and ballast was thrown out, and we jumped into the sunlight at about 2000ft. Time after time we tried to get down. But as there was no lessening of the balloon's velocity we had to keep on. At Chelmsford, a distance of between 30 and 35 miles from our starting point, we got into the clear country, and this was the first chance we had of seeing earth after leaving Westminster. "Still sitting on the edge of the basket, I was, at my own request, violently pushed off at a height of about 3000ft. I dropped between 400 and 500 feet before the parachute opened. I then felt my speed slackening, and I managed to get my breath. When I left the basket the balloon, with decreased weight, bounded up to 10,000ft. I landed on the back of my head in a field at Little Baddow. I heard some voices, and two farmers came running across to my assistance." The occupants of the balloon, after an exciting adventure, landed at Hatfield Peverel. They were dashed violently against a tree, which lacerated Mr. Spencer's hand, while the other occupant had one of his fingers almost torn off. The men were pulled along in the basket for about 200yds.
Essex Standard 2 August 1890, p.6. ATTEMPTED SUICIDE OF A DOMESTIC SERVANT.- On July 29 Agnes Lindsell (16), of Little Baddow, was discharged from service by Mrs. Reynolds, of the Griffin Hotel, Danbury. Later on the day she was seen near a pond in Springfield. A man, who had been observing her, all at once missed her, and upon going to the spot he saw her struggling in the water. He plunged in and rescued her, and Police-sergt. Dale took her into custody on the charge of attempting to commit suicide. She was subsequently brought before Henry Collings Wells, Esq., and remanded until the petty Sessions. The accused is a girl of violent temper, and as she was being conveyed to gaol she expressed her determination to destroy herself, remarking she had better be dead than alive. Essex Standard 9 August 1890, p.1. Chelmsford Aug. 1. CHARGE OF ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.- Agnes Lindsell domestic servant, of Little Baddow, was brought up in custody on a charge of attempting to commit suicide at Springfield, on July 29. The accused, who had got into trouble, was discharged from service on the day named, and subsequently she appears to have made a faint-hearted attempt at drowning. She was handed over to the care of her father. Essex Standard 13 January 1896, p.1. I, WILLIAM EDWARD BRIGHT, formerly of Clovelly, Loughton, but late of Phillows, Little Baddow, Chelmsford, both of the county of Essex, herby Notify that after this date I shall NOT hold myself RESPONSIBLE for any DEBTS or ENGAGEMENTS incurred or entered into by my WIFE, SUSANNAH, commonly called “Susie”, resident as above. – Dated 10th January 1896. W. EDWARD BRIGHT Essex County Standard 22 July 1899, p.7. LITTLE BADDOW A BROKEN THIGH.- Albert Cottis, a single man of about 20 years of age, was shoeing a horse the other day at the engineering shop and forge of Mr. James Everett, Little Baddow, when the animal, which belonged to Mr. Praed Wood, of Phillows Farm, seems to have thrown him down, with the result that one of his thighs was broken. He was attended to by Dr. Scott of Little Baddow, and removed home. Essex County Standard, 13 Jan. 1900, p.3. CHELMSFORD PETTY SESSION. Jan. 5 George Harris, labourer, Little Baddow, for having been drunk at Little Baddow, was fined 2s. 6d. and 7s. 6d. costs, or 7 days’ imprisonment. – James Unwin, labourer, Little Baddow, for a similar offence on Boxing night was fined 2s. 6d. and 6s. costs
Essex Standard 27 June 1885, p6. CHELMSFORD Petty Session.-June19 Charles Foster was fined 5s and 8s costs (or 14 days’ imprisonment) for being asleep while in charge of a horse and cart at Little Baddow on May 30th.
Essex Standard 23 March 1889, p6. Maldon March 19 LEAVING A HORSE AND CART UNATTENDED - Chas. Foster, carter, of Little Baddow, was charged with leaving his horse and cart unattended to the common danger of the public, on Thursday, the 14th March. Defendant pleaded guilty, and was fined 2s 6d, and 4s costs. Paid.
Essex County Standard 26 November 1892, p6. CHELMSFORD PETTY SESSION.-Nov.18. CHARGE OF FURIOUS DRIVING – James Gibson, dealer, of Little Baddow, for furious driving at Chelmsford, was fined 5s and 8s costs. He declared the horse was a “thirty shilling” one, and would not go 7 miles an hour.
Essex Standard 21 November 1891, p2. Chelmsford Nov.13. DOG CASES - Robert Gompertz, an actor, of Little Baddow, was fined 5s and 8s costs for an offence under the Dogs Muzzling Order.
Essex Standard 2 May 1891, p7. A NOVEL CHARGE – The Rev. F. T. Tayler, rector of Little Baddow, was charged with erecting a gate so as to open outwards onto the highway. – He was fined 6d. and costs 10s.
Essex Standard 30 January1892, p5. INFLUENZA Little Baddow. Mr. Robert Mason, bailiff to Lord Rayleigh at Warren Farm, Little Baddow, his wife, and his only son were taken with influenza a few days ago. The poor woman died on Jan 21, and the son, who had been ailing for some time before he was attacked by the disease, died on Jan. 25. The father lies in a precarious state. Much sympathy is expressed.
The Times 29 December 1921, p11. CONGREGATIONAL LOSSES The Congregational churches have lost by death this year 61 ministers. Of these one was a nonagenarian and 11 were octogenarians. The senior minister was the Rev. Edwin Corbold, of Little Baddow, who died in his 94th year. In 1856 Mr Corbold was the minister of the British-American church at St. Petersburg, whence he returned to England in 1863.
The Times 28 June 1861, p2. FOR SALE, A DARK BROWN COB GELDING, With black eyes, seven years old, sound, very gentle in harness, an exceedingly safe stepper, would be suitable to a lady or gentleman who may be timid. Apply to Mr. Grove, Warren Farm, Little Baddow, Essex
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TOFTS ADVERTISEMENTS The Times 10 August 1914, p12. SITUATIONS VACANT PARLOURMAID Superior: about 30, for Essex, September; wages £30; good plate cleaner, carver, valeting; family 6; 8 servants; no outside windows, boots, knives: fortnight’s holiday.- Interview in town.-Mrs. Woodhouse, Little Baddow, Essex.
The Times 8 July 1915, p15. LADY HOUSEKEEPERS, HOUSEKEEPERS, AND COOKS CAN LADY RECOMMEND Good PLAIN COOK? Small dairy and baking; kitchenmaid kept; country. Required beginning of August. State wages requested. Mrs. Woodhouse, Little Baddow, Essex.
The Times 29 June 1916, p14. HELPS AND NURSES CAN lady RECOMMEND CHILDREN”S or USEFUL MAID. Good needlewoman? Required at once: charge of two children. Three and six: country place: could make appointment in London Monday.-Write, stating wages &c. to Mrs. Woodhouse, Tofts, Little Baddow, Essex.
The Times 5 March 1924, p1 PERSONAL LADY would like GIRL, 8-9 years, EDUCATE with own; P.N.E.U. governess; could remain holidays; Country house; high, healthy, home farm- Mrs. Woodhouse, Tofts, Little Baddow, Chelmsford.
The Times 17 June 1924, p29. CATS FOR SALE, LONG-HAIRED BLUE PERSIAN Kittens B Nicholas Nickelby, grandchildren Buzz: males £2 2s, females 30s-Mrs. Woodhouse, Tofts, Little Baddow.
The Times 18 January 1927, p1. PERSONAL LADY requires one or two girls (10-13) to share governess own daughter: country place; home farm: high. Healthy: tennis. River bathing. Riding: good references given holidays also if required.-Mrs. Woodhouse, Tofts. Little Baddow. Essex.
The Times 25 April 1930. P 23. FURNISHED COUNTRY AND SEASIDE HOUSES NEWLY FURNISHED LODGE to be LET: three bedrooms, two sitting rooms, bath room &c. lovely country. sahibs only.-Mrs. Woodhouse, “Tofts” Little Baddow, Chelmsford.
The Times 23 July 1931, p1. CATS PEDIGREE long-haired BLUE PERSIAN KITTENS males from 35s: blue-cream also cream females from 15s. Bargains.-Mrs. Woodhouse, “Tofts, Little Baddow, Chelmsford.
The Times 18 July 1933, p1. PERSONAL FRENCH BOYS or GIRLS. Good family. 15 or older. RECEIVED holidays or longer in private English Country House: large grounds: tennis: swimming golf: home comforts: terms 3½ guineas inclusive: references required:-Mrs. Woodhouse. “Tofts”. Little Baddow. Chelmsford. Essex.
The Times 28 April 1936, p29. APARTMENTS AND BOARD RESIDENCE PRIVATE family, take married couples, elderly or young people as paying guests. permanently or otherwise; lovely wooded country, garden, park, tennis, golf, bathing pool; home farm: London 30 miles.- Mrs. Woodhouse, “Tofts”, Little Baddow. Chelmsford. Essex.
The Times 8 September 1936, p22. APARTMENTS AND BOARD RESIDENCE PRIVATE FAMILY take PAYING GUESTS permanently or otherwise: lovely wooded country. garden, park: tennis, golf; bathing pool: home farm: 30 miles from London: bus service: 3 to 3½ guineas inclusive.- Mrs. Woodhouse, Tofts. Little Baddow. Chelmsford.
The Times 16 February 1937, p3. HOUSE KITCHEN AND SCULLERY MAIDS EXPERIENCED Head Housemaid of two required: wages £35: country: six servants: good references essential.-Mrs. Woodhouse, “Tofts”, Little Baddow. Chelmsford. Essex.
The Times 11 March 1937, p3. MARRIED COUPLES AND MANSERVANTS SINGLE-HANDED House Parlourman required, wages £40: also Housemaid. £35: country. 6 servants.- Mrs. Woodhouse, “Tofts”. Little Baddow, Chelmsford.
The Times 27 April 1937, p3. MARRIED COUPLES AND MANSERVANTS PARLOURMAN and Housemaid: wages £40. £35: fond country. six servants: good references.-Mrs. Woodhouse. Tofts. Little Baddow. Chelmsford.
The Times 4 May 1937, p3. MARRIED COUPLES AND MANSERVANTS MARRIED COUPLE. good Cook and Kitchenman: £100: like country: coal range: housemaid, also parlourman or maid.-Mrs. Woodhouse. “Tofts”. Little Baddow. Chelmsford. Telephone. Danbury 15.
The Times 15 July 1937, p3. MARRIED COUPLES AND MENSERVANTS MARRIED Couple or otherwise required as House-Parlourman and Housemaid: wages £95. Also Kitchen Boy. Must like country: used to numbers: good references essential.-Tele., Danbury 15. Mrs. Woodhouse, “Tofts”, Little Baddow. Chelmsford Essex.
The Times 14 October 1937, p3. MARRIED COUPLES AND MENSERVANTS GOOD Kitchenman or Maid required, under chef; wages 40; country, 35 miles London: good references essential.-Telephone Danbury 15, Mrs. Woodhouse. “Tofts”. Little Baddow. Chelmsford, Essex.
The Times 23 November 1937, p4. APARTMENTS AND BOARD RESIDENCE PRIVATE FAMILY would receive GUESTS, any age, permanently or otherwise. Wooded country garden, park, tennis courts, golf, bathing-pool, bridge, billiards. Good stabling. Home farm. London 30 miles. Telephone. Danbury 15.- Mrs. Woodhouse, Tofts, Little Baddow. Chelmsford. Essex.
The Times 21 July 1938, p26. APARTMENTS AND BOARD RESIDENCE SINGLE ROOM £3 3s., private house: tennis, golf, large grounds: August.- Mrs. Woodhouse, Tofts. Little Baddow, near Chelmsford.
The Times 27 September 1938, p1. CATS PEDIGREE Blue long-haired PERSIAN KITTENS. July 7. by Glory of Rayleigh: male £2 2s., female £1 1s. -Woodhouse, “Tofts”, Little Baddow, Chelmsford.
The Times 3 January 1939, p3. HOUSEMAIDS HEAD Housemaid of Two required: wages £45-£50: not under 30: must be used to large household and country: staff six kept.-Mrs. Woodhouse, “Tofts”, Little Baddow. Chelmsford. Essex.
The Times 24 February 1939, p.29. MISCELLANEOS FULL-SIZED BILLIARD TABLE for SALE: retrieving pockets, thick slates. By Orme.-Mrs. Woodhouse, “Tofts”. Little Baddow. Chelmsford.
The Times 1 June 1939, p24. PAYING GUESTS PRIVATE FAMILY receive PAYING GUESTS: Large garden, park, tennis, golf: home farm: London 30 miles: 3, 3½ 4 guineas inclusive.-Mrs. Woodhouse “Tofts”,Llittle Baddow. Chelmsford. Essex. Tele., Danbury 15.
The Times 25 November 1939, p9. COURT CIRCULAR Mr. And Mrs. Arthur Woodhouse and Miss Pauline Woodhouse have left “Tofts”, Little Baddow, for their new address. “Scapa”, Little Baddow, Chelmsford. (Telephone: Danbury 336).
--------------------------- Essex County Standard 17 June 1893, p6. Charles Shipman, of Little Baddow, was summoned for assaulting Harry Pryor, a neighbour. He was bound over in his own recognizance of £5 to keep the peace for six months and ordered to pay the costs, 13s. Essex Standard 19 July 1890, p5. EXCURSIONS.-The children of St. Andrews School had their usual annual treat on July 15, at Little Baddow Rodney, where an enjoyable day was spent. The party numbered over 100, and on the same day there were present the children from the Ulting School, a party of lady visitors, and members of a mothers’ meeting from Chelmsford. Essex County Standard 6 August 1892, p8. SCHOOL TREAT.- The children attending the Sunday Schools of St. Mary’s Church, Chelmsford, had their annual treat on August 3. They were conveyed in barges down the river to the Rodney, Little Baddow, a favourite place of resort, where a capital tea and a variety of amusements were provided for them. The large and happy party thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Essex County Standard 24 June 1893, p5. SUNDAY SCHOOL OUTINGS.- The annual outing of the London Road Congregationalist Sunday School children, Chelmsford, took place on Wednesday, the party numbering about 560, being conveyed in a special train to Clacton-on-Sea. On Thursday the children attending the St. John’s Sunday Schools, Moulsham, accompanied by their teachers and friends were driven over to the The Rodney, Little Baddow, for a like joyous purpose. Mr. J. Hicks, confectioner, satisfactorily catered for between three and four hundred. Essex County Standard 5 January 1895, p5. Hatfield Peverel A FORTUNATE ESCAPE:- On Dec.29 Mr. C. Shipman, of Little Baddow, drove to the railway station to meet a passenger. While waiting in the station yard, the wind lifted the cover of the tank over the latrines right off. This covering fell a distance of about 20 feet or so, and alighted on the top of Mr. Shipman’s trap, doing considerable injury. Mr Shipman had been seated there only a moment or so before, and had gone on to the platform. His horse was somewhat frightened, but through the help of Mr, Trussell, of Danbury, who held the animal, further mischief was averted Little Baddow policeman goes mad - click here to view Works outing to the Rodney - click here to view The Essex Tornado, 1897 - click here to view Fire at Little Baddow Mill - click here to view
Extreme cold and the effects on our School - School Log Book Mr. Horth, School Master wrote, “every time there is actually or even a prospect of a flood it affects the attendance, especially because the floods rise so rapidly”. On another occasion he wrote “very deep snow: only a fireside school”, and in some winters for days children were unable to reach the school because snow had “completely blocked all communication”. Floods and snow were having almost the same effect up to the 1950s. Teaching had to be accommodated to the weather. In July 1880, during the “attendance depression” at pea-picking time, the weather was sultry so that teaching of the few pupils still attending was “carried on out of doors ‘sub tegmine fagi’” ( under the shade of the beech tree). The following winter, when for nearly a month snow and floods kept many children from school, at one period “the cold being so intense the children have to be kept very close to a good fire”. Sheila Rowley – Little Baddow an Essex Village - part three.
1801 census
As a background to the social history of the nineteenth century we have the decennial Census of the population, the first of which was taken for the parish of Little Baddow by William Mihill, Overseer of the Poor, on 10th March 1801.
The questions to be answered at every house in that year were simple: The name of the householder; the number of persons, and whether male or female, in the house, the occupations pursued, under three headings – 1. agriculture, 2. trade, manufacturing or handicrafts, and 3. all others.
As Mr. Mihill included all the household, babies as well, in the occupation figures, it is impossible to determine how many people were actually so engaged, but it is obvious that agricultural employment far outweighed all others.
The 1801 Census return gives the number of people living in the Poor House as twenty-six – nine males and seventeen females, including children.
(This census is available to view at The History Centre.) Christmas at our village butchers – 1970s At Christmas the whole family would help with the orders. Turkeys came plucked, but not drawn and this was one of the many jobs Shirley had to do, it was cold and sometimes painful work finishing late, between 10 and 11 at night. One Christmas it was snowing five days before Christmas when John had to pick up the turkeys and on Christmas Eve he cleared the front of the shop making a huge pile of snow. This was turned into a snowman and a pigs head was placed on top to the amusement of most of their customers, however a complaint was made after Christmas and the head removed. October 20 1880 Severe snowstorm and very few children attended. Some boys who in the dinner hour fought a battle of snowballs with the boys of the British School were punished on complaint made by the British School Mistress that in their victory over her boys they had overstepped decorum. The National School logbook WW1 - 6th Gloucester’s Christmas Day in Little Baddow The day began with reveille at six o’clock, so no extra lay-in! Breakfast was served at a quarter to eight and consisted of plenty of tea with sausages to eat. The men were allowed to entertain themselves, some choosing to play football. Dinner was at one o’clock when they were given a typical Christmas dinner with roast turkey, potatoes and Brussels sprouts. This name was easily changed to ‘Antwerp sprouts’ or some other more appropriate term! It was followed by Christmas pudding. One company, apparently, was particularly lucky because each man was presented with a packet of Gold Flake cigarettes, two packs of Woodbines, one briar pipe, one cigar and the Captain presented each man with a large enamel plant and a pint mug. The company was then dispersed to enjoy itself however it wanted, probably to sleep off the Christmas dinner! Afternoon tea was served at half past four with bread and butter, the latter being quite rare to these soldiers, and lots of tea and cakes. The company then assembled for a much appreciated concert given by the various members, in which the ‘Boys of the Village’ shone. Normal rations consisted of bacon for breakfast and often a stew, termed ‘shackles’, for dinner made with beef or mutton and vegetables or occasionally, roast beef and potatoes. Tea was bread and jam and for super a ration of cheese was received. A photograph apparently shows ‘Christmas on a shell carrier’! (to view Visit The History Centre) War-time Christmas - December 1941 Silenced and dumb The Christmas bells, and fear and law make dark All lights of earth; yet in the quiet, hark – The Christ-Child’s cry, sign of a Life new-come, A cry unheard in any other way; And but for darkness, unperceived were shed The glory glimmering on the manger-hay Beneath the Christ-Child’s Head.
Parish Magazine, Jesse Berridge
Disruptive behaviour in Little Baddow School - 1876 style! The witches of Little Baddow! Little Baddow residents sign the Protestation organised by the House of Commons!
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