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hea 3 Longe Report 1862 employment of children – Potteries.

£6.00

The Longe Report is in context with the earlier Scriven report of 1843 on the same subject but updated. It’s a comprehensive report covering all the large pottery manufacturers in the potteries for their employee comments on how children are treated within pottery manufactories.

Also, and importantly many children are interviewed on how they are treated by their masters, the education, hours of employment and their meals and importantly from what age and their living accommodation.

It’s an important work for any study on the potteries area.

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man 44 Manorial Courts – how they were administered.

£5.00

ByRichard Talbot

From the outset for those readers who are not familiar with the term Manorial Court, its functions, and responsibilities it is necessary to first refer to its function as not to confuse any reader with the functions of a Crown or Magistrates court. I know that even some local amateur historians have failed to grasp the basic difference and as ‘fools rush in’ they have gone into print only to prove just how little they know of the subject. The manor court was the lowest court of law in England, feudal law and governed those areas over which the lord of the manor had jurisdiction
These courts dealt with copyhold land transfers, managing the open fields, settling disputes between individuals and manorial offences. There was, in addition, a twice-yearly court leet, held after Michaelmas and after Easter, which all residents of the manor were obliged to attend. Business included a view of frankpledge, at which all men over the age of twelve were bound to appear and make their “pledge” to keep the king’s peace.
I hope that this fraction of what is found within the transactions is sufficient to stimulate interest and like myself have gained an invaluable knowledge of the area. A great subject to study.

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man 31 1831-1837 William IV

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The period of these manorial courts 1831-37 covers a period of huge interest to the historian as not only containing wills, but death also etc. it moves on in 13 pages to describe properties that can be identified clearly where they once stood or still do. It also lists occupations, maltster, shop keeper, manufacturer etc. What’s interesting are the number of buildings included, The Grove, Elm Tree House, the old Parish Workhouse a public house. But not only are they identified but also what was there previously and the owner making the surrender to the courts. I have on a few made notes for the purchasers benefit in identification. This document will provide much evidence that can help to create a picture of the village of Penkhull at that time. Good for school projects or individuals with a keen interest on the history of Penkhull and early rural development.

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George

man 28 1727-1760 George II

£5.00

ByRichard Talbot

The time of George 11, the court rolls become far more interesting and importantly in many cases recognizable to their location.
This record for the first time mentions Josiah Spode, the potter who was purchasing copyhold land in the centre of Stoke town with full descriptions of buildings and layout etc.
This applies to many other entries in this ten-page document and is a value for those who not only wish to trace the origins of the pottery industry, the development of the town of Stoke but also follow the lines in families.
This is certainly a worthy document which brings study right up the mid-8th century.

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ent 14 The Newcastle & Potteries Theatre, 1788 to 1957

ByRichard Talbot

That’s entertainment is not a history of the building, it’s a complete package of several disciplines’ which will attract local inhabitants, students of theatre history and development, social history of the period and how this addressed itself in theatre attendance. Not only that, but Dr. Talbot also expands his work by using examples within the limits of theatre development at the time. For most shows they consisted of several short plays followed by community singing. Many stars of the day also appeared at the theatre in a wide range of acts from opera to recitations but also included a two nights performance of Paganini, the international violinist in 1833.
The study of the early theatres captures the moment by illustrating the type of acts which trod the boards in its early years, then, gradually, to the demands of society moved forward towards music and even promenade concerts and the involvement of local musicians and minstrels even attracting the Sutherlands from Trentham as Patrons. It is also a fine example how the class-society of Newcastle, a weathy professional town operated and how servants were treated.

This study illustrates the challenges of competition and how that was tied into the social fabric of the town, followed by improvements in transport from the mid-1900s. In fact, it is a complete social history combining theatre, localities, social habits, and class distinction which was an integral part of society for most of the theatres existence.

A5 size 76 pages and loads of photographs includes the price of UK postage

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Manor of Newcastle

sur 5 1516 Manor of Newcastle under Lyme.

£5.00

This is a Survey of the Manor of Newcastle dated 8 Henry VIII 1516-17 taken by Richard Lovatt and held in the British Library Harley Roll K.9
Sadly, unable to trace why except that was the rental of the Manor charged to each copyholder listing also the lands held by each in the assessment of rent doe to the crown.
This document can be of great importance to those studying their family tree but also to the academic who can calculate land holdings and thereby identify the main landowners.
Five pages
Note that a copy of this rental was delivered to the King’s tenant at
Penkhull by the hands of John Kendall in the month of September in the
year 26 Henry VIII (1534) why it is not known put perhaps the original could not be found.

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Henry V x 1

sur 3 1414 Tenants of Wolstanton and land occupation.

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Lease of the Manor of Newcastle under Lyme to the Right Honourable Granville This survey of the Manor of Newcastle under Lyme has been transcribed into English and relates to King Henry V and the raising of funds to maintain the wars with France.
The document lists every copyholder tenant within the township of Wolstanton, the status of their tenure, measurement and the amount of tax due to the King to support the war in France.
Great asset for those who study their family tree as the is the earliest survey of the Manor that has survived.

The Procurator of the Blessed Mary holds one land of demesne formerly held by the said Ranulph & pays per annum at the same terms: 3p

Six Pages

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sur 2 1414 Tenants of Shelton and land occupation.

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Lease of the Manor of Newcastle under Lyme to the Right Honourable Granville This survey of the Manor of Newcastle under Lyme has been transcribed into English and relates to King Henry V and the raising of funds to maintain the wars with France.
The document lists every copyholder tenant within the township of Shelton, the status of their tenure, measurement and the amount of tax due to the King to support the war in France.
Great asset for those who study their family tree as the is the earliest survey of the Manor that has survived.

Thomas Davson holds 11/2 cottages and 8 lands of socage previously belonging to the aforesaid William and afterwards belonging to the said Thomas, and pays yearly at the usual terms:

Five x A4 pages

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sur 1 – 1414 Tenants in Penkhull

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Lease of the Manor of Newcastle under Lyme to the Right Honourable Granville This survey of the Manor of Newcastle under Lyme has been transcribed into English and relates to King Henry V and the raising of funds to maintain the wars with France.
The document lists every copyholder tenant within the township of Penkhull, the status of their tenure, measurement and the amount of tax due to the King to support the war in France.
Great asset for those who study their family tree as the is the earliest survey of the Manor that has survived.

Henry de Lyme holds one land of socage formerly held by Robert de Weson and pays [etc] 1d

Nine x A4 pages

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spode

spo 2 The Kingdom of Josiah Spode ll

£5.00

ByRichard Talbot

This thirteen-page essay entitled The Kingdom of Spode – is just that. It starts with a description of Spode’s family tree together with a quality map of 1832 showing the extent of the Mount estate. It follows with a description of many of his properties he built in Penkhull for his workers away from the pollution of Stoke. It starts with the sale of bankrupt Thomas Harrison in 1802 where Spode purchased the site to build his mansion and other Lots and continues with the development of his new home following that of Fenton Hall.
Following his death, it describes the various of tenants of the Mount including Mrs Allbut who opened a Girls Finishing School for children of the wealthy. A great read at thirteen pages and photographs.

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rel 17 St. Peter ad Vincula, Stoke Parish Church – A Brief History

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ByRichard Talbot

This fact points to the situation of Church as being a site for early Pagan worship and chosen clearly for its direct location adjacent to a ford across the River Trent. It is from this period that this short account commences which include notes re the first Saxon Church, its dates, history, description followed by the Norman Church which hand in 1876 the two Norman arches re-erected from their remains were found in the water flow to the Rectory Mills.
It continues to describe the churchyard and its history of important graves, the ancient parish registers and Stoke Hall the first rectory with a moat around it and loads more. Nine Pages A4 with lots of photographs.

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war

rel 11 St. Thomas WW 1 list of all those who 1914-1918 war.

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ByRichard Talbot

I must have spent hours in researching this material of all those who are listed on the church WW 1 memorial, plus others from Penkhull for whatever reason were not listed.

The list of seventeen pages long is compiled in alphabetical order and under each name is given the age, under which body ther served under with full military details of their record and well as family details where possable and home address.

For those searching family histories this is a welcome addition to assist in your research.

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1844

pub 12 Potteries Mercury 1845 – Jan-April

£5.00

If I stated that this collection of the Potteries Mercury from 1830-1846 was a unique collection being the only one in the world in its present format, I would not be exaggeration and is exclusive only on this site and it is now offered in a totally different format than the original the copyright is mine only.
It could be nearly thirty years ago when I used to purchase just a few at a time from the British Library in 35mm reel format which could not be accessed without a viewer and even then, impossible to search or copy therefore unable to do anything with them for possibly nearly twenty/thirty years until technology improved allowing me to have them converted and each reel placed become available on a cd. So could have then downloaded onto my computer for ease of use and copy paste etc.
Because of the high cost at the time, this process like the same as acquiring, the original collected taking several years to first purchase them one at a time, then the cost of having each converted from 35mm file to cd again at considerable cost. The total cost could easily be several thousands of pounds invested over all these years.
Now as it happens the British Library no longer hold this collection but have sold it on with all other newspapers a number of years ago both national and local. As a result, they are my copywrite as they are no longer in the original format and am the only person to have this unique collection of the first newspaper published in North Staffordshire and this is the very first time are now available to purchase.
The Staffordshire Mercury was a weekly regional newspaper published Hanley in Staffordshire. The publication was founded in 1824 by Thomas Allbut, with the Rev. Leonard Abington as its first editor. It was later renamed The Potteries Mercury at some point. Sadly, for the years copies from 1824-1830 have not survived or deposited in the British Library. The paper became the North Staffordshire Mercury in March 1834 but returned to being named the Staffordshire Mercury in April 1845. The paper probably folded in May 1848.
This archived which I have over the years used extensively and probably most valuable and useful items in my archives. The Potteries Mercury Newspaper was a weekly local paper sold at a cost of two pence. The contents included Commercial advertisement, Irish news, National news items, Properties to let, Business pages, local Bankruptcies, Birth, Marries etc, Turnpike Roads and rents, Foreign news, Parliamentary matters, covering both the local area, foreign news, political and parliament. The Royal family and visits, travels and finally two pages dedicated to all local news of importance at the time including reports of the Chartists Riots etc and finally, visits of Royalty to Trentham Hall.
This important permanent history of the time is unique. This is for the first time available electronically, one period at a time, or the whole collection. As far as I am ware from the British Library the whole collection was taken over by ‘Find my Past’ a number of years ago and to date they are not available on the site as some are of mediocre quality.

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Pub 15 Arlidge Medical Report on health in the Potteries 1864.

£5.00

This fifteen-page Government Report is one of the most accurate reports, that I have lectured upon written by a senior physician at the North Staffs Royal Infirmary.

From his many years of working at the hospital he has experienced just about every medical condition of those working in either the pottery industry or in one of the many coal mines found in North Staffordshire. Arlidge combines his medical findings along side an extensive knowledge of the area, the housing conditions and the lack of any sanitation with cesspits almost everywhere, lack of clean water and with it came conditions such as scarlet fever. Also, Arlidge describes the conditions of young children working in dangerous places within the pottery factories and the terrible chest conditions of children having to work long days, six days a week and frequently pulling trucks of coal to the shafts. He describes both industries and the conditions of patients at the hospital and importantly and constantly pushing the need for better sanitation and better living conditions in all of the pottery towns.

This a perfect report for local history groups to study but also sixth form colleges, university students either studying medicine, humanities or working conditions and the consequences experienced in the mid 19^thcentury.

Fifteen x A4 pages

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Training 2

por 15 Workhouse – Industrial Training for children.

£5.00

ByRichard Talbot

For the young inmates in workhouses the guardians in many cases understood the need to train both genders in an occupation that could find them employment once leaving the workhouse at the age of sixteen. Why, because this was considered a means whereby once discharged, they could find work, and as a consequence not to become a permanent burden upon poor law. This section is a comprehensive study which includes many aspects of young people’s expectations. Girls were treated very differently than boys where the focus was upon domestic duties, washing, ironing and household accounts. Miss Rose Wedgwood provided training and accommodation for a number of girls to be trained in high quality servants work with the promise of employment in a gentleman’s residence. The North Staffs Ladies Association sent up a school at Shelton for the training of young girls.

Boys were trained in gardening and farming, shoe making, tailoring, learning to play a brass band instrument and drill ready for a good position in the services. All this was done by outside skilled people who were paid by the hour.

Nine x A4 pages

This original research is a compilation of hope for so many and in return once the young left did not become a burden on the poor law. This is a major piece of valuable study and a certain tool for those studying social and economic studies as well as those who are keen to explore what was done in the workhouse and to learn that all was not bad. A great reflection upon how children inmates were treated at the time, very differently that the adults.

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mou 2 The Mount, a history of the home built by Josiah Spode.

£5.00

ByRichard Talbot

The history of the new family home of Josiah Spode II, The Mount built in Penkhull in 1808 and still stands as a testament to his wealth of a potter. The beautiful dome covered entrance stand proud as it overlooks Clayton and Newcastle under Lyme, and importantly away from the grime and smoke from the town of Stoke, where his factory stood and contributed to the serious issue of pollution of the area.

This is a comprehensive history, covering many documents, photographs, sales documents and contents as well as details of the Mount Farm and the importance of its location. From the death of Spode in 1827 the story continues with the number of tenants who occupied the home from pottery manufactures, a girls posh finishing school, a home to one of Stoke on Trent leading solicitor Mr. Frederick Bishop who sold of much of the land. A huge amount of original research has gone into this over a long period of time and is a much-valued contribution both to the social and economic history of the area but to the important development of Penkhull itself from around the 1870s.

twenty four pahes including phiotographs

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