Tag: Burton Pynsent (location)

Western Daily Press: Saturday 11th March 1939

On 22nd – 24th MARCH, 1939: BURTON PYNSENT: CURRY RIVEL, SOM.: WOOLLEY & WALLIS acting in conjunction with RAWLENCE & SQUAREY will SELL by AUCTION THE CONTENTS OF’ THE RESIDENCE, the Property of Mrs. S. M. Crossley, deceased, and Sold by order the Executors: Including Valuable Old Pictures (formerly in the Peto and Albertini Collections, including by or attributed to Carlo Crivelli, Filippo Lippi, Benardino Luini, Marco Basaiti, Pinturicchio: Antique and Modern Furniture. Illustrated Catalogues (price 1s 6d) may be obtained from Woolley and Wallis, Salisbury.

[see similar: Western Daily Press: Saturday 4th March 1939, 18th March 1939 etc]

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Western Gazette: Friday 10th March 1939

Burton Pynsent, Curry Rivel, Somerset: 10 Miles from Taunton (G.W.R.), 20 from Yeovil (S.R), 3 from West Langport Station, 13 from Bridgwater: WOOLLEY & WALLIS acting in conjunction with RAWLENCE & SQUAREY are instructed by the Executors of Mrs. S. M. Crossley, Deceased, to SELL by AUCTION on the Premises, on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 22nd, 23rd, and 24th March, 1939, Commencing precisely at 12 Noon on the First Two Days and at 11.30 o’clock on the Third Day, THE CONTENTS of the MANSION, Comprising Interesting Old Period FURNITURE of Early English, and the Oak, Jacobean, Walnut, and Georgian Mahogany Periods, Early Italian and Flemish Periods; The Superior, Useful and Tasteful Appointments and Furnishings of the Suite of Reception-rooms and 13 Bed and Dressing-rooms; PERSIAN RUGS and TURKEY CARPETS; VALUABLE and RARE OLD PICTURES one time in the Albertini and Peto Collections (H. A. Peto was a Brother of Mrs. Crossley). by or attributed to Carlo Crivelli. Marco Basaiti. Filippo Lippi. Nunez, Italian School (XV. and XVI. Century), Venetian School (XV and XVI. Century), Bernardino Luini, Pieter Codde, Florentine School (XV. Century), Pinturicchio, Fra Angelico, Cornelius Decker. Sir Edwin Landseer. Objects of Art: Bronze. Ivory and Early Wood Figures; China; Glass: Books. The Equipment of the Domestic Offices; Outdoor and Garden Effects: Poultry and Appliances: View, by Catalogue only, on Friday and Saturday March 17th and 18th, 10 — 5. Illustrated Catalogues, 1/6 each, may be obtained from Messrs. Rawlence & Squarey at their Sherborne Office or at Salisbury, Southampton, or 4. The Sanctuary, Westminster; or from the Auctioneers, Messrs. Woolley & Wallis, The Castle Auction Mart. Salisbury, and at Ringwood and Romsey. Hants: or on the Premises on View Days and Days of Sale.

[see also Western Gazette: Friday 17th March 1939]

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Western Gazette: Friday 27th January 1939

SARAH MAUDE CROSSLEY, DECEASED: PURSUANT to the Trustee Act, 1925, Section 27.  NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that all Creditors and other Persons having ANY DEBTS. CLAIMS, or DEMANDS against the Estate of Sarah Maude Crossley, late of Burton Pynsent House, Curry Rivel, in the County of Somerset (who died on the 12th day of October, 1938, and whose Will was proved by Coutts & Co., 440, Strand, London, W.C.2, and Henry Kelsall Beckford Mitchell, of Folke Manor, Sherborne, in the County of Dorset, the Executors therein named, in the Principal Registry of the Probate Division of His Majesty’s High Court of Justice, on the 11th day January, 1939, ARE HEREBY REQUIRED to SEND PARTICULARS in writing of their DEBTS, CLAIMS or DEMANDS to us, the undersigned, as Solicitors to the said Executors, on or before the 28th day of March, 1939. AND NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at the expiration of that time. the said Executors WILL PROCEED to DISTRIBUTE the ASSETS of the said Testatrix among the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to the DEBTS, CLAIMS, and DEMANDS of which they shall then have had notice; and that they WILL NOT BE LIABLE for the ASSETS or any part thereof so distributed to any Person or Persons of whose Debt, Claim, or Demand they shall not then have had notice: Dated this 23rd day of January, 1939, LEE & PEMBERTONS, 44, Lincoln’s Inn Fields, London, W.C.2, Solicitors to the said Executors.

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Western Daily Press: Monday 16th January 1939

Bequests to S.P.G. and Church Fund: Mrs. Sarah Maude Crossley, of Burton Pynsent House, Curry Rivel, who died on October 12 last, aged 91 years, widow of Clement Crossley, and daughter of the late Sir Morton Peto, Bart. left gross estate of the value of £14,784 6s, with net personalty £9,545 4s 11d. Testatrix left among other bequests £100 each to the Society for the propagation of the Gospel, the Charity Organization Society, and the Central Church Fund.

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Western Gazette: Friday 21st October 1938

The Late Mrs. S. M. Crossley: Death at Burton Pynsent: Memorial Service at Curry Rivel: Friends from many parts of Somerset and Dorset attended a memorial service at Curry Rivel Parish Church, on Monday, to Mrs. Sarah Maude Crossley, widow of Mr. Clement Crossley and daughter of the late Sir Morton Peto, Bart., who passed peacefully away at her home, Burton Pynsent, the previous Wednesday, at the great age of 91. Mrs. Crossley, who was a sister of the late Sir Henry Peto, Bart., of Cheddington Court, who died earlier this year, had lived at Burton Pynsent for over 30 years, having come there following the death of her husband. She took a keen interest in all the affairs of the parish and particularly the church, at which she was regular worshipper. She was a member of the Parochial Church Council for many years, retiring about two or three years ago and also played a leading part in the affairs of the Mothers’ Union in that Deanery. For number of years Mrs. Crossley was also a member of the local Nursing Association. Her particular interest, however, was in missionary work, and for several years she had granted permission for missionary meetings, especially in connection with the Caravan Mission to Canada to be held at her house, which was also used as a retreat by many a missionary paying a return visit to his homeland. A lover of art and literature, Mrs. Crossley was also a great friend to the poor and in her earlier years was responsible for the foundation of St. Helen’s Home in the East End of London, and also bestowed many acts of kindness on the people of Stratford E. Before coming to Burton Pynsent, she had lived at Landford House, Salisbury, and also at Corfe Castle. In politics Mrs. Crossley was a staunch Conservative and took an active part in the campaigns of her brother, Sir Basil Peto, a former M.P. for the Barnstaple Division. Her three children, two sons and one daughter, all predeceased her. … (description of service and list of mourners) …

[see similar: Western Daily Press: Wednesday 19th October 1938]

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North Devon Journal: Thursday 20th October 1938

Sister of Sir Basil Peto: Memorial Service: Following the cremation of the remains of Mrs. Sarah Maude Crossley, of Burton Pynsent, Curry Rivel, near Taunton, a sister of Sir Basil Peto, formerly M.P for the N. W. Devon Division, a memorial service was held at the parish church at Curry Rivel on Tuesday. Mrs. Crossley, who was a daughter of the late Sir Morton Peto, Bt, died at the age of 91 … (description of service) … …

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Western Gazette: Friday 23rd September 1938

Country House Gardens: Open to the Public: By the kindness and generosity of the owners, the following country house gardens will be open to the public in aid of the Queen’s Institute of District Nursing and county nursing funds. Unless otherwise stated, the charge for admission is one shilling and the times of opening in Hampshire and Somerset, weekdays 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Sundays 2 – 7 p.m.: … (houses include) … Somerset: Saturday, September 24th. Burton Pynsent, Curry Rivel, Taunton (Mrs. Crossley): 2 – 7 p.m.

[see similar for June and July openings, Western Gazette: Friday 24th June 1938 and Friday 29th July 1938 and also Bath Chronicle and Weekly Gazette: Saturday 2nd April 1938]

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Western Gazette: Friday 8th April 1938

The Late Sir Henry Peto: Dies at Chedington Court, aged 97: Former High Sheriff of Dorset: Member of County Council for Nearly 20 Years: … (description of his life and activities) … Interest in Youth Organizations: In addition to his Dorset interests, Sir Henry, during his residence at Chedington had contributed much to the charitable and social organizations in the Crewkerne district. He displayed a keen interest, particularly, in young people’s organizations, including the Girls’ Club and Girl Guide movement, for which is sister, Mrs. W. R. Mitchell, of Seaborough Court, has also done so much. Another of Sir Henry’s sisters lives in the Crewkerne district. Mrs. Ingham Baker, of Wayford Manor, Crewkerne. Mrs. Crossley, of Burton Pynsent, Curry Rivel, is also a sister …

[for funeral see Western Gazette: Friday 15th April 1938]

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Western Gazette: Friday 5th February 1937

A Georgian Memory: [By Llewelyn Powys]: the great West Country Road from London to Exeter at one time ran through the village of Odcombe, Somerset, and from there over Ham Hill. A little past the cross-roads named Five Ashes there still may be seen standing on the bank half-hidden in grass and bracken a weather worn milestone with the exact distance between Hyde Park Corner and the sandy Somerset highway, cut deeply into its surface. If the traveller walks westward a few hundred yards from this stone, he will observe a gate on his left which leads down to Pitt Pond. This miniature lake was made by one of the Phelipses of Montacute House during the eighteenth century, at a time when landscape gardening on a large scale was a fashionable occupation with country gentlemen. Mrs. Ingilby, the eldest daughter of the last squire of Montacute, has told me that the pond owes its name to the fact that it was William Pitt, the elder, who first put the notion of damming up the stream that runs through the wood into her ancestor’s head. It is likely enough that the Great Commoner had come over from his newly acquired property of Burton Pynsent to visit the Elizabethan mansion of his neighbour, his mind full the changes that he himself was making on his Sedgemoor hillside, and eager to share with any friend the advantages of his own lively invention. … …

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Taunton Courier and Western Advertiser: Saturday 3rd October 1936

The Late Mr. J. F. Slade: Well-known Curry Rivel Farmer: Forty years of Public Service: Funeral Tributes at Isle Brewers: Mr. James Frederick Slade, of Burton Farm. Curry Rivel, one the best-known agriculturists in this part of the country, and a member of Langport Rural District Council, with service spreading over 40 years, died Thursday, following an operation. Son the late Edwin and Emily Slade, James Frederick Slade was born at Henley on August 31st, 1861. He was educated at the old Langport Grammar School under the headmastership of the late Rev. Joseph Stubbs. M.A. Later, his parents moved to Walrond’s Park, Isle Brewers, and Mr. Slade subsequently succeeded his father in the management of this farm. In 1895 he married Miss Susie Cossins, only daughter of Samuel and Susan Cossins, of Charlton Adam. He purchased Burton Pynsent Farm in 1909 and farmed there most successfully until his death. He was a valued member of the Langport branch of the National Farmers’ Union. … …

(also) … … Burrowbridge Baptists: Chapel Centenary Celebrations: Tributes to the Founder: Descendants of the founder, together with leading ministers and laymen of the denomination from various parts of the country joined in the successful centenary celebrations at Burrowbridge Baptist Chapel during the weekend. …. (service) … During the service, Mr. Waller referred in appropriate terms to the lose the district suffered in the death on the previous Thursday of Mr. J. F. Slade, of Burton Pynsent Farm, Curry Rivel, who had always taken a deep interest in Burrowbridge Baptist Church, and whose widow was a granddaughter of the Rev. Thomas Baker …

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