Western Gazette: Friday 10th October 1873

Langport County Court: Wednesday: … Jury Case: Adam Sherrin, farmer, etc. High Ham, v. James Taylor, yeoman, Nythe, Pedwell. This was a claim for £50, “for damages sustained by the plaintiff in consequence of the defendant’s negligence, in allowing a horse of his to unlawfully break into a field occupied by the plaintiff, and kick and otherwise injure a mare, from which injuries the mare died”. This was a jury case, and the following gentlemen were sworn to try it: Messes. Maurice Davis, Portway; T. T. Cuff, Burton Pynsent; Thomas Bicknell, Fivehead …



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Western Gazette: Friday 19th September 1873

Hambridge: On Wednesday, the members of the church choir and Sunday School teachers received their annual treat. In former years a seaside resort was generally chosen but, on this occasion, it was selected to hold the fete at Burton Pynsent …


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Central Somerset Gazette: Saturday 13th September 1873

Wedding: The marriage of Mr. Eustace Vere Piers Barker of Crewkerne, to Frances Elizabeth, youngest daughter of Mr. Richard Bath of Above-town, was celebrated in St. John’s church on Wednesday … … (continues) … … Mr. Cox officiated as “best man,” and was accompanied by Messrs. B. C. Board, Walter Mathew and Pynsent Mathew …


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North Devon Journal: Thursday 11th September 1873

NORTHAM, WESTWARD HO! North DEVON: Freehold Villa Residences, Small Farms, Detached Lands, and Long Leasehold Cottages for Sale, with Land Tax free. EDWARD PARTRIDGE is instructed to offer for Sale, by Public Auction (unless previously disposed of by Private Contract), at the New Inn Hotel, Bideford, Devon, on THURSDAY, the 18th day of September, 1873, at Three for Four o’clock in the Afternoon, subject to such conditions shall be then and there produced, the following eligible PROPERTIES, and in the under-mentioned or such lots as may be determined on at the Auction. Lot 1: LAKENHAM HOUSE, handsome detached Freehold Villa Residence, erected in 1866, on eminence overlooking the Bristol Channel, by the road leading from Northam Church to Westward Ho! with convenient Coach douse, Stabling, Yards and Outbuildings, Croquet Ground, and Walled Ground, together containing 2r. 17p. or thereabouts. The House contains double Drawing Room, 46 feet in length, separated by sliding doors, Dining Room with bay window, Conservatory, Servants’ Hall or Schoolroom, 10 good Bedrooms, and the usual Domestic Offices, and has abundant supply of Soft and Spring Water. Immediate Possession may be had special arrangement. The purchaser of this Lot may be accommodated with more Land contiguous thereto, if required. Lot 2:  HILLSBOROUGH, a Marine Villa Residence, also Freehold, Detached, and in the Italian style, erected about eight years ago, and standing on its own grounds on a slip above the high road leading from Bideford, through Northam, to the Hotel at Westward having a similar view to Lakenham House, with convenient Coach House and Stabling, Croquet Ground and Summer House, containing in the whole la. 2r. 28p. or thereabouts. Besides, a handsome Entrance Hall, the House contains Drawing Room, Dining Room, communicating with Conservatory, Library, Servants’ Hall, 9 Bed Rooms, and all necessary Offices. Also, an excellent Walled Garden abutting on the high road above mentioned, and close the grounds of Hillsborough, containing lr. 3p. or thereabouts. The whole is now occupied by Mr. Pynsent, and early possession may be had. This Lot is well supplied with Water, and its purchaser may also be accommodated with more Land contiguous thereto, if required. Lot 3: The FURZE HILLS and the HAMS, being 14a. 2r. 4p. or thereabouts of Pastureland, with two Stone Quarries thereon, adjoining Hillsborough westward, on the same slope and equally eligible for Building Sites, having a long frontage to the high road above mentioned. It has an access in the upper part from the Abbotsham Road. This Lot is Freehold and is in hand. Lot 4: The Freehold Farmhouse called COMMONS, with the Farm Buildings, Yard, and Garden, fronting the road leading from Northam Church to Westward Ho! Hotel, and the four Closes of Land adjoining or near thereto between the said road and Blackmore Lane, com- rising in the whole 14a. Or. 37p., or thereabouts, and will be sold subject to the perpetual payment of £12 2s. per annum for certain annuities to charities. This Lot is occupied by Mr. Richard Spearman, under lease expiring at Michaelmas, 1874, and has a good Water supply. Lot 5: TADWORTHY FARM, with the Farmhouse, Outbuildings, Yards, and Gardens, situate on the lower road from Northam Village to Westward Ho! and the lands near or adjoining them, and extending nearly down to Northam Burrows, the whole comprising 24 acres or thereabouts, abutting on and intersected by various roads. This Lot is Freehold, and in the occupation of Mr. John Mill, under lease and agreements expiring at Michaelmas, 1874. Lot 6: A Freehold Close of Arable Land, called BURROW PARK, containing 4a. 2r., or thereabouts, lying at Underborough, between Blackmore Lane and the Northam Burrows, in the occupation of Messrs. Lily and Skinner, under a lease expiring at Michaelmas, 1874. Lot 7: The WOODBINES, Double Cottage, newly built, with the Land held therewith, called Higher Field, otherwise Studstons, containing 3a. Or. 32p., or thereabouts, fronting the lower road from Northam Village to Westward Ho! is held for a term of years, whereof about 885 years are unexpired, without any ground rent, now occupied by Mr. William Ward, under lease expiring at Christmas, 1873. Lot 8: CLOVER BANK COTTAGE and Garden, with Osier Bed, on the road leading from Northam Church, past the Bone Hill Playground, to the Burrows. Is leasehold for about 97 years unexpired, without any ground rent. The Cottage is now rented by Miss Devereaux, whose tenancy expires at Michaelmas next. This Lot is subject to Land Tax of 2s. per annum. To view, apply at Hillsborough, to the respective tenants; or to Mr. Thomas Cook, builder, Northam; and for particulars and conditions of sale, with plans, Mr. James Stubbins, Solicitor, 29, Great Charles-street, Birmingham; or to Mr. Edward Partridge, the Auctioneer, Monkleigh, near Torrington, or at his temporary offices, No. 76, High-street, Bideford.

[see also Western times: Friday 12th September 1873]


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Western Times: Friday 5th September 1873

Auction Sales by Mr. E. Partridge: Northam, Westward Ho! North Devon: Freehold Villa Residences, Small Farms, Detached Lands and Long Leasehold Cottages for sale with land tax free. Mr. Edward Partridge is instructed to offer for sale by Public Auction (unless previously disposed of by private contract) at the New Inn Hotel, Bideford, Devon, on Thursday the 18th day of September, 1873, at 3 for 4 o’clock in the afternoon, subject to such conditions as shall be then and there produced, the following eligible properties, and in the under-mentioned or such lots as may be determined at the Auction: Lot 1: “Lakenham House”… … Lot 2: “Hillsborough,”: A marine Villa Residence, also freehold, detached, and in the Italian style, erected about eight years ago, and standing in  its own grounds on a slope above the high road leading from Bideford, through Northam, to the hotel Westward Ho ! having a similar view to “Lakenham House”, with convenient coach-house and stabling, croquet ground, and summer-house, containing in the whole la 2r 28p or thereabouts. Besides a handsome entrance hall, the house contains drawing-room, dining room, communicating with conservatory, library, servants’ hall, 9 bedrooms, all necessary offices. Also, an excellent walled garden abutting on the high road abovementioned, and close to the grounds of “Hillsborough”, containing lr 3p thereabouts; the whole now occupied by Mr. Pynsent, and early possession may had. This lot is well supplied with water, and its purchaser may also be accommodated with more land contiguous thereto if required. Lot 3 … The “Furze Hills” and the “Hams” … … 

[see related Western Times: Tuesday 22nd July 1873]


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North Devon Herald; Thursday 31st July 1873

Northam: The Local Board have elected Mr. Pynsent to fill a vacancy created by his absence for six months from this country, and the ratepayers of Westward Ho! have appointed Captain Molesworth, Mr. Pynsent, and Mr. Beer a committee on their behalf.


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Trewman’s Exeter Flying Post or Plymouth and Cornish Advertiser: Wednesday July 30th, 1873: Issue 5670.

The North Devon Exhibition: Inaugurated some seven years ago, the Bideford and North Devon horse, dog, poultry donkey and Channel Island Cattle Show continued a steady existence up to 1872 and annually exhibited itself, but last year the exchequer being low, and the spirit of the committee having ebbed, the annual event was allowed to lay quiescent. This year, however, matters have not been permitted to continue in so very unsatisfactory a state and the meeting commenced at Westward Ho! On Thursday … [description of show and committee, then prize lists: including] … Horses: Galloways: Best Galloways for riding or driving, not exceeding fourteen hands high: First Mr. E.U. Vidal, Cornborough; second, Mr. T. Pynsent, Hillsborough; highly recommended, Mr. J.B. Torr, Westleigh, Bideford …  etc. …


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Western Times: Friday 25th July 1873

Bideford: the Show: Opening of the Pier: The new pier was formally opened yesterday, and in connection with the event a horse, cattle and poultry show was held, and very largely patronized: … Horses: Galloways: Best Galloway for riding or driving, not exceeding 14 hands high, 1st, Mr. E. U. Vidal, Cornborough; 2nd, Mr. T. Pynsent, Northam; h.c. Mr. J. B. Torr, Bideford …


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Western Times: Friday 25th July 1873

Northam, Near Westward Ho! North Devon: TO be SOLD by Auction, next month, unless previously disposed of by private contract, lots to suit purchasers: The VILLA RESIDENCE “Lakenham House,” lately occupied by Mr. Percival Angelsmith, with the Stables, Coach-houses, and other Buildings, Gardens, &c. The VILLA RESIDENCE of “Hillsborough,” occupied by Mr. Pynsent, with the Stables, Coachhouses, and other Buildings, Gardens, &p. The FARM-HOUSE of “Tadworthy,” with the Buildings and Lands held therewith, by Mr. John Mill. The “WOODBINES,” with the Land occupied therewith, by Mr. William Ward. The FARM-HOUSE called “Commons,” with the Buildings and Lands occupied therewith, by Mr. Richard Spearman. “BURROWS PARK,” occupied by William Lilly and John Skinner, “PEBBLE RIDGE HOTEL,” near the Baths at Westward Ho with the Buildings thereto, lately occupied by Mr. John Stacey, now in hand. Also, various FIELDS and HILL LANDS (having stone quarries thereon) suitable for the erection of Villas, all situated near the above. For further particulars, and to treat, apply to Mr. James Stubbin, Solicitor, Birmingham, or to the Auctioneer. More detailed particulars of such the properties as may remain on hand for auction will appear in future papers. To view the properties, apply to Mr. Pynsent, Hillsborough, Westward Ho! to the Tenants on the Premises, or to Mr. Thomas Cook, Builder, Northam, Dated July 15th, 1873,

[see also North Devon Journal: Thursday 24th July 1873]


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North Devon Journal: Thursday 24th July 1873

NORTHAM: The Local Board met at the Vestry on the 14th July Present — T. Evans, Esq., chairman; Rev. I. H. Gosset, Messrs. J. Mill, H. Cawsey, J. Parkhouse, E. Williams J. Penhorwood, and E. Reynolds. — The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. —Thomas Pynsent, Esq., lately a member of this Board having been absent for the last six months and up wards, a vacancy has been occasioned. — Moved by Mr. Gosset, and seconded by Mr. Williams, that Mr. Pynsent be re-elected to fill such vacancy. — Carried. Mr. Gosset reported that a meeting of the Westward Ho! ratepayers had been held, and that Mr. Molesworth, Mr. Pynsent, and Mr. Beer had been appointed the Committee on their behalf. — The Committee reported that a letter had been sent to Mr. Woodhouse asking information respecting the foundation of a Port Sanitary Authority, but no reply had been received to such letter. The subject was directed to stand over until the next meeting. — The Committee reported on the application of Mr. Gordon, to make certain alterations proposed to be made to the road at Orchard Hill. — Ordered that the common seal of the Board be affixed to the notice requiring the parties to connect their drains with the common sewer, and the clerk was authorised to sign notices on behalf of the Board. — The inspector’s report on Holywell was read. — Moved by Mr. Williams, and seconded by Mr. Gosset, that Messrs. Pynsent, Mill, an Cawsey be appointed a committee to meet the Surveyor to examine and report on the drainage for Lyall’a Lane through Castle-street, connecting with the main sewer at the bottom of the latter street, and also to consider the drainage from the proposed buildings to be erected by Mr. Phillpotts. — The same committee was also authorised to report on the drainage so as to prevent the same from percolating into the Holywell. Also, to inspect the matter complained of by Mr. Cobbledick and do what is necessary to abate the nuisance complained of. …


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