Burton Pynsent (location) – Page 2

The Bristol Mercury and Daily Post: Wednesday 19th December 1888

At a public meeting held at Curry Rivel on Monday afternoon when there was a large attendance, Mr. E. B. Cely Trevilian, J.P., of Midelney place Curry River; Mr. Francis Meade, merchant of Landport; Mr. Peters, landowner, South Petherton and Mr. T.T. Cuff, farmer of Burton Pynsent, Curry Rivel were nominated as candidates for the representation of the Curry Rivel Division on the County Council. The meeting was rather lively. Ultimately, it was understood that both Mr. E.B. Cely Trevilian and Mr. Cuff withdrew in favour of Mr. Meade.

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The Bristol Mercury and Daily Post: Saturday 7th October 1888

Langport: The annual ploughing matches of the Curry Rivel, Drayton, Langport, Huish Episcopi and Muchelney Agricultural Association were held at Curry Rivel on Wednesday. …. The prizes given to general ploughmen were won as follows: 1^st, £3 10s, John Dabinett, with Mr. H. Mend, Drayton; 2^nd £3 Dan Cox, with Mr. W. Fry, Curry Rivel; 3^rd, £2 10s Charles Grinter, with Mr. T.T. Cuff, Burton Pynsent, 4^th, £2, Robert Cox with Mr. Weaver… (etc).

Pall Mall Gazette: Wednesday 6th June 1888

Johnsonian Relics Under the Hammer: Messrs. Christie and Manson sold at their rooms in King Street, St. James’s Square, yesterday, the extensive collection of Johnsonian relicts, portraits, autograph letters of the Doctor and his friends and contemporaries, when high prices were obtained. … A most curious collection of “franks”, many of which were addressed to Lord and Lady Chatham at Burton Pynsent, Pitt’s favourite seat in Somersetshire were knocked down for £5.

[see also Birmingham Daily Post: June 7^th, 1888]

Gloucestershire Chronicle: Saturday 3rd December 1887

THE LATE MR. W. SPEKE. —The funeral of the late Mr. William Speke, of Jordans, took place at Dowlish Wake. The service was conducted by Prebendary Gowring. Among those present were Mr. William Speke, the only surviving son of deceased; Mr. C. T. Murdoch, M.P., Sir John E. Dorington, M.P., Mr. J. R. Pine-Coffin, sons-in-law; the Rev. J. Frith, rector of Alwington; the Rev. F. H. Mules, rector of Dowlish Wake, and many representatives of the leading families in the neighbourhood. The deceased had died at Portledge, near Bideford, the residence of his son-in-law (Mr. J. R. Pine-Coffin), at the good old age of 89. — A correspondent at Ilminster says that by the death of Mr. William Speke the county of Somerset has lost its oldest magistrate, and a gentleman who, until within a few years of his death, took the liveliest interest in county affairs. Mr. Speke had a very commanding appearance and was the very type of the “Old English Gentleman.” The Spekes have been connected with the county for centuries, and when Lord Chatham and William Pitt lived at Burton Pinsent friendly relations existed between the two families, and we believe there are in the possession of the Spekes some valuable letters from the celebrated Minister. The late Mr. Speke was justly proud of the honourable distinction gained by his son, the late Captain Speke, the renowned African explorer.

The Bristol Mercury and Daily Post: Thursday 8th April 1886

Langport: Board of Guardians: The only changes in the guardians elected for the Langport Union for the ensuing year are as follow: Currey Rivel, Mr. Thos. Trout Cuff, yeoman, Burton Pynsent, vice Mr. Thos. Chard Taylor, yeoman, Hambridge, resigned; Fivehead, Mr. Robert Barrington, yeoman, vice Mr. Michael Gange, yeoman, resigned; Somerton, Mr. Herbert W. Ord, brewer, vice Mr. I. J. Hodges, farmer, Catspore, resigned. Mr. C.J. Hallett, yeoman, has been elected for the parish of Swell where no guardian was appointed last year.

Wiltshire Times and Trowbridge Advertiser: Saturday 4th April 1885

Reminiscences of Wiltshire Boroughs: … William Pitt, Earl of Chatham, was first returned to Parliament in 1735 for the vacant mounds which went by the name of Old Sarum. Governor Pitt purchased the manor in 1690 for £1,500 and it afterwards passed into the hands of Lords Granville, Caledon and Camelford. The latter, during his proprietorship, sent John Horne Tooke to the House of Commons in 1801. The whole of the West Country was full of the fame of the elder Pitt. Sir William Pynsent, the last of his name, bequeathed Burton Pynsent to the great Minister “in his veneration of a great character of exemplary virtue and unrivalled ability” …

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Western Mail: 5th September 1883

Forestry (Rider and Son, 14 Bartholomew Close, E.C.), an excellent periodical, edited by Mr. Francis George Heath, has an article well worth of the Welsh reader’s attention on “The Rarer Flora of Carnarvonshire” from the pen of A.D. Webster. Mr. Lewis Rayne furnished the Forest Work for the month for Wales. A well-timed paper is that on Burton Pynsent, a spot adjacent to Taunton, where the bust of Fielding was unveiled on Tuesday.

Western Mail: Saturday 11th March 1882

Sale of Valuable Leaseholds in Richmond Road, Llandaff Road, Arthur Street, Thesinger Street and Upper George Street Cardiff: Mr. W.F. Gillett has been instructed to sell by public auction, at the Angel Hotel, Cardiff, on Monday, March 13^th, 1882, at seven o’clock in the evening precisely; the following lots of leasehold villas and dwelling houses: Subject to such conditions of sale as shall then and there be produced:

Lot 1: All that substantially erect and well-built villa residence, known as Pynsent House, being No. 120 Richmond Road, Cardiff, containing 11 rooms, with bath room, lavatory, and 2 w.c’s, also conservatory, greenhouse and forcing house, fitted with the latest appliances, now in the occupation of Mr. Davies:

Lot 2: All that well-built villa residence adjoining Lot 1, known as Burton House, being No. 118 Richmond Road, aforesaid, containing 8 rooms, with all necessary offices, bathroom, etc. now in the occupation of Mrs. F. Sparks. The above lots are held under lease for a term of 99 years, from the 17^th day of September 1878, subject to the annual ground rent of £9 17s 6d. If the lots are sold separately, the ground rent will be apportioned, but it is intended in the first place to offer both lots together. [see also Lot 3 to Lot 7]

The auctioneer begs to draw attention to the above very eligible lots of property and is confident that they afford a favourable opportunity for a sound investment. The greater part of the purchase money may remain on mortgage. For further particulars apply to the Auctioneer, at 80 St. Mary Street, or 34 Charles Street, Cardiff, or to Mr. John Jones, Solicitor, Philharmonic Chambers, Cardiff.

[Note 106 references to Burton Pynsent in Langport and Somerton Herald between 1958 and 1882]

Crediton Gazette: 5th November 1881

Langport District News: Agricultural Association: The 41^st annual ploughing match … took place on Thursday on fields lent by Mr. T. Cuff of Burton Pynsent. There were 28 ploughs at work in the field, the soil being stiff clay. …

Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Tuesday 29th November 1887

ILMINSTER: A Somersetshire Worthy: — By the death of Mr. William Speke, of Jordans, near Ilminster, the county of Somerset has lost its oldest Magistrate, and a gentleman who, until within a few years of his death, took the liveliest interest in county affairs. Mr. Speke had a very commanding appearance and was the very type of “Old English gentleman.” The Spekes have been connected with the county for centuries, and when Lord Chatham and William Pitt lived at Burton Pinsent friendly relations existed between the two families, and we believe there are in the possession of the Spekes some valuable letters from the celebrated Minister. The late Mr. Speke was justly proud of the honourable distinctions gained by his son, the late Captain Speke, the renowned African explorer.

[see similar Taunton Courier and Western Advertiser: Wednesday 30^th November 1887]