pop 1/b Seabridge 1701 Parish Listing
£3.00Seabridge Population
Female 38 Missing 1
Male 77 Females 19Â Total population 77 average 4.1
pop 1/c Shelton population 1701
£3.00Shelton Population 1701
Female              257      Male     243                                       Total500                                                                                         Population         500      Families 108      average4.6
pop 1 Parish Listing for Stoke-upon-Trent 1701.
£3.00The first census that recorded the name of people nation-wide, was in 1841. What is less known in that a very similar, but less known record of people in defined areas within district parishes was the Marriage Duty Act of 1695. This listing could well be as a direct result of this Act or maybe have been drawn up for other reasons.
There are numerous reasons why this parish listing was carried out, so as a result of idle curiosity, some in conjunction with the Compton Census of 1676 which objective was to prepare an estimate of the population whilst others drawn up to comply with the Marriage Duty Act on 1695, and still others were compiled by the demographer Gregory King of Lichfield.
Registration or Marriage Duty Act of 1695. Operated until 1706. This tax on parish register entries was levied for carrying on the war with France. It was on a sliding scale according to status, with a basic rate of 2/- for a christening, 2/6d for a marriage and 4/- for a burial. As the Parish was the only form of organisation at the time, the duty to comply was applied to parish churches. Every parish had to compile a list of each family listing all resident in the property including lodgers and also the status of the head and sometime the occupation. The form was to list every person from the head of the family down including their status, gent, widow etc. In many ways it is not dissimilar from the early census returns without the occupation. There were no addresses listed as at such an early date they were not yet part of the structure of society. This accurate record covers the town of Stoke, Boothen, Penkhull, Clayton, Seabridge, Shelton, Hanley and Shelton. It is almost certain that the listing was compiled by or on behalf of Thomas Allen, who was the rector of Stoke-upon-Trent from 1697 to 1732
This is an incredible asset to any generalist researching these district as it supersedes the census return of 1841 by 140 years.
pop 4 Stoke and Chell Workhouse Populations a study.
£6.00This study studies the details of both Stoke and Chell workhouses from 1871-1901. It is a major piece of research listing not only the percentages of ages, family status, gender, occupation and place of birth. Each subject is supported by percentages to enable an immediate indication of the severity in both workhouses and the year covered making comparatives between the two possible. Surnames are listed first, then second names and their relationship with the head or other status such as lodger are given.
The objective of this study is to ascertain the causes, implications and consequences of each set of figures which presents a wide view of what was happening within the whole of the potteries. For example, a large number of inmates in workhouses is a compelling sign that the economy and employment levels the potteries are at a high and order books low, hence unemployed with no income at all therefore the poor had to seek poor relief or starve. But if the numbers resident in workhouses were lower at various times, the indication is that employment within the district is doing well.
There are various permutations to each category, each of which the author offers his knowledge in explaining as to why. A further important study and is a perfect contribution to social, economic research as well as that of expanding the technique of making accurate findings for debate and also family research.
Eleven x A4 pages
pop 5 The Changing Nature of Population – a study.
£7.00At twenty-nine pages this is one of the largest studies undertaken and comprises of every aspect of population, growth, occupations, age grouping within five different North Staffordshire areas. The hearth tax is listed with four years of records for comparisons listed against names so family changes can be noted. It commences with the importance of the first survey of the Manor of Newcastle under Lyme (available on this site), Muster Rolls and census returns whereby a complete comparative analysis is done in age groups, marriage over 16 years of age, births and deaths, places of birth and occupations listing all houses in census returns. Gregory King, the author of so many populations theories whereby summery is given on the population of Penkhull and other nearby villages in 1679. The research for this study is way above anything that has been done prior to this and will prove a huge influence for students on how to reflect and study the subject. It is also a tremendous help to those starting to study population trends and statistics or those who are keen to learn more of what can be achieved on this subject.
Twenty-nine pages
pop 6 The Potteries 1839 – A reflection of the period.
£4.00This four-page article is reproduced from the Potteries Mercury of 1839. The writer commences with a gloomy view of his visit to the potteries with its slag heaps, air pollution, hovels and a general demise of the area. It then explains how he finds potteries people, dirty, downtrodden, no ambition where every day is a challenge with long hours and little pay.
The writer in one section describes his feeling: All this time imagine yourself marching beneath great clouds of smoke, and breathing various vapours of arsenic, muristic acid* sulphur, and spirits of tar, and you will have some taste and smell, as well as view, of the potteries; and, notwithstanding all which they are as healthy as any manufacturing district whatever.
The place is described further with large chapels that are scattered throughout the whole region and describes it as one of the strongholds of dissent and democracy. Nine-tenths of the population are dissenters. The towns have sprung up rapidly, and comparatively in a few years. In fact, and why it has been reproduced here as it is probably the most depressing but sad to say a factual essay of the potteries. It is certainly worthy of a read and an assessment and a most valuable piece of social and economic writing to stimulate, thoughts, discussion and perhaps on how the city now appears in comparison to that of 1839. *getting rid of mould and rust from a variety of surfaces including brick, concrete and stone and swimming pools.
Four x A4 pages
por 6 Long Report 1862 of the employment of children in the potteries.
£7.00The Longue Report is one that I discovered by accident and very little work has been carried out is analysing the data to create an informed picture of the potteries in 1863. I have used this widely and recommend its use by students of social, economic and child exploitation in the 19th century. It covers areas of employment of young children in the potteries, age, working conditions, punishment, hours of daily work, contributions by children and employers. A great study of life is unfolded. and follows on and updated from that of the Scriven Report of 1843.
PDF 97 pages
por 1 1864 the Arlidge medical report.
£4.00This government report is a major contribution to the health issues of the times and the state of the potteries. A huge contribution to the social and health issues of the potteries and the industrial illnesses and deaths as a result of the time.
On the Sanitary State of the Staffordshire Potteries, with especial reference to that of the Potters as a class, their Mortality, and the Diseases ;prevalent among them. By J. T. Arlidge, M.J3. and A.13 Lond., M.K.C.P. Lond., Senior Physician to the ‘North Staffordshire Infirmary, formerly Physician to the West London Hospital,
Great help to Humanities students and social working conditions.
Report PDF Fifteen Pages
por 10 Stoke upon Trent Poor Law Lunes Book 1807.
£10.00Poor Law Lunes were collected by the parish and charged to every property within the parish. This is the only copy to have survived for the district of Stoke West. It’s a comprehensive list of all property owners, tenants, property description, factory, house etc. and charge made. This was done to offset the cost of maintaining the poor. It covers the area of Penkhull and Boothen, Clayton, Seabridge, Hanley and Shelton.
The whole process of the collection of Church Lunes is explained and its purpose and how the system operated. The results are fully tabulated, and summaries given. Its uses to social and economic history of the area are invaluable. The contents would make an ideal project for educational purposes and projects.
This book has been transcribed and contains every entry of the original work. Packed full of detail and statistics of every home on the west side of the River Trent. Perfect for a college or university study.
PDF 103 pages
por 11 The experience of working children.
£2.00This project is a focus of the life of children in the middle of the 1800’s. It is a focus is the life of the young, how they were treated in the workhouse and within the working environment. It’s not an easy read as it quotes extensively the experiences of life by many children from as early as 6/7 as they had to go out to work in support of their family. Illustrated with photographs of the time and a worthy read to place life at that time into context and how children were treated in so many ways. Breadwinners, because of the system of wages being paid in the street corner pub, were encouraged by the landlord to have more to drink as he claimed he had not enough change to pay them from a £5 note from the foreman who held the pay for all under him. Many wives, along with their children, would stand outside imploring their husbands to come out before all their wages were spent. But would often return home with a drunken spouse in the certain knowledge they would be evicted the following week as there was no money for the rent or food. For many families the breadwinner would just walk out, leaving his wife and children to the mercies of the Poor Law system, or to survive on just a few pence from the relieving officer. For others, because of industrial disease, many mothers were left widowed at an early age. Against this background of need and lack of sustenance, there was also a lack of education except that offered by Sunday schools.
Breadwinners, because of the system of wages being paid in the street corner pub, were encouraged by the landlord to have more to drink as he claimed he had not enough change to pay them from a £5 note from the foreman who held the pay for all under him. Many wives, along with their children, would stand outside imploring their husbands to come out before all their wages were spent. But would often return home with a drunken spouse in the certain knowledge they would be evicted the following week as there was no money for the rent or food. For many families the breadwinner would just walk out, leaving his wife and children to the mercies of the Poor Law system, or to survive on just a few pence from the relieving officer. For others, because of industrial disease, many mothers were left widowed at an early age. Against this background of need and lack of sustenance, there was also a lack of education except that offered by Sunday schools.
3 x A4 pages
por 12 The Parish Hospital of Stoke upon Trent built 1842.
£1.00Surprisingly this building still stands within the middle of the Royal Stoke University Hospital and now used as offices. The building is listed by English Heritage. It was built to provide assistance for the sick, both to resident inmates, but importantly to the people of Stoke-upon-Trent.
Male and Female wards for general cases. Wards for the elderly and infirm. Fever, Itch and Smallpox wards. There were also wards provided for Lunatics and Midwifery and finally a Nursery sick ward. In addition, the general items were also listed, Surgery, Nurses’ rooms, and the important water closets something the vast majority of the parish working classes had never experienced. In fact. It was quite a comprehensive hospital at the time catering probably all the needs of the general population of the parish.
This article reflects on when it was bult, its design and importantly how many rooms/wards and what uses they were put to. Gives one of the earlies insights to the early facility of medical treatment and is the only work that has been researched and compiled on its history and use since it was opened in 1842.
1 x A4 page
por 13 Workhouse Admittance/Discharge Register 1832-34.
£10.00A multiple page document listing both the admittances and discharges of inmates.
This is presented in the form of spreadsheets and the years 1832-34 are the only ones to have survived. They are unique in as much they give a complete uncomplicated picture of admittance and discharge. Upon admission full names are given and their occupation together with the important statistic – that of religion. There are a number of comments made in the last collum. The discharge books are however more surprising as both the basic information is given which is followed frequently with comments as to why. A further feature the status is give if legitimate or not and other comments. The list is endless and at times amusing. They come in two formats, listed in the original date order which with the aid of Excel can be listed in surname, age religion etc. A great asset in the study of social, occupational and family research, or like me a great subject area. All transcribed from the original documents.
Each sdocument contains 31 pages of Excel format each
por 14 Wetley Rocks proposed site for a new larger workhouse.
£2.00In 1832 the overseer of the poor prepared a report of several pages referring to the problems of the current workhouse then situated in the village of Penkhull and its over-crowding with no room for enlargement. His brief was to come up with some proposals for a new workhouse and suggested the area of Wetley Rocks, an area of some miles from Stoke and isolated. His conclusions on how the inmates would be treated and noting the vast amount of land which could be purchased for £10 per acre. It was here that he describes that there was sufficient land to make the workhouse self-sufficient. A tremendous document to read and the only one to have survived. A huge contribution to the social and economic period of the time in addition to the terrible treatment of paupers.