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  • Reference number WO 95/733/4: Headquarters Branches and Services: Commander Heavy Artillery: 4 Corps 4 Corps Heavy...

    Headquarters Branches and Services: Commander Heavy Artillery: 4 Corps 4 Corps Heavy Artillery Royal Garrison Artillery (RGA) (May 1919) 60 Brigade Royal Garrison Artillery (May 1919) 31 Army Brigade Royal Garrison Artillery (May 1919) 39 Army Brigade Royal Garrison Artillery (May 1919) 41 Brigade Royal Garrison Artillery (May 1919) 83 Brigade Royal Garrison Artillery (20 March- May 1919) 26 Army Brigade (May 1919) 4 Corps Heavy Artillery Royal Garrison Artillery (June 1919- August 1919)

    Held by:
    The National Archives, Kew
    Date:
    1919-03-01
    Reference:
    WO 95/733/4
  • Reference number MH 12/9231/83: Folios 191-195. Letter from Edward Senior, Assistant Poor Law Commissioner, to the...

    Folios 191-195. Letter from Edward Senior, Assistant Poor Law Commissioner, to the Poor Law Commission, enclosing a copy of a letter from [N Sculthorpe] Clerk to the County Magistrates, and an extract from the Nottingham Review concerning the death of William Parkes [John Parkes]. Sculthorpe's letter says that Sandford Tatham Davison, Surgeon, and William Gill, Overseer for Stoke Bardolph, Basford Poor Law Union, appeared before Colonel Rolleston MP and Thomas Nixon, Magistrates, on [17 February 1841] to answer charges that they caused, or accelerated, the death of John Parkes, a pauper, by removing him from Gedling to the Basford Workhouse when he was in an unfit state and requiring medical attention. They are to appear before the next assizes to answer the charge. Sculthorpe also asks if the Poor Law Commission have authority to order the Basford Poor Law Union to pay legal expenses and expenses of the witnesses, the County Treasury not being liable in felony cases. Included is the cutting from the Nottingham Review reports the inquiry into the death of Parkes before Rolleston, Nixon, W B Martin and F Wright Parkes died from exhaustion and exposure, having inflammatory erysipelas. The jury considered that Davison and Gill were guilty of neglect and that Parkes did not receive sufficient care and diet when he reached the workhouse. The inquest was attended by C Swann, Coroner, and the following gave evidence: Mr Morley, Surgeon; Mr Robinson, Surgeon's apprentice; Mr Davison, Surgeon; Richard Salvin, Gill's servant; Robert Jerram, Guardian of Stoke; Mr Johnston, Governor of the Basford Workhouse; William Ashton, Clerk of the Basford Poor Law Union; William Maltby, pauper; Samuel Parkes, brother of the deceased. The evidence given concentrates on the move of Parkes to the workhouse and his treatment upon reaching there. Morley states that Parkes should not have been moved on such a cold day and that he would have given him spiced port wine but had no authority to do so without previous sanction from the guardians. This was confirmed by Johnston. Robinson had prescribed medicine for Parkes. After seeing Parkes on Friday Davison had directed that his parish be informed as he needed medical help. Salvin, on behalf of Gill, had asked Davison to see Parkes on the following Monday to determine if he could be moved to the workhouse. He was told that he, Davison, could not see him but that if Parkes was no worse he could be moved but he must be well wrapped up. Jerram had advised Gill to ask Davison's advice and, on seeing Parkes being put into a cart, thought Davison had given his permission for him to be moved. Ashton confirmed Davison's appointment as Surgeon for the Basford Poor Law Union at an annual salary of £30. Maltby saw Parkes in the workhouse and thought he was close to death. Parkes' brother, Samuel Parkes, sent his nephew to tell Gill that his brother was not fit to be moved but Gill refused to see him. Rolleston concluded that there was sufficient evidence to require Gill and Davison to answer charges at the next assizes and that the evidence showed that Parkes died because of lack of medical attention. Paper Number: 2002/B/1841. Poor Law Union Number 334. Counties: Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.

    Held by:
    The National Archives, Kew
    Date:
    1841-02-20
    Reference:
    MH 12/9231/83
  • Reference number MH 12/9228/4: Folios 5-11. Letter from Thomas Nixon, Magistrate, Visitor of the Poor House Basford,...

    Folios 5-11. Letter from Thomas Nixon, Magistrate, Visitor of the Poor House Basford, to Edwin Chadwick, Secretary to the Poor Law Commission, sending general answers to the queries sent to the 40 overseers, as follows: The 'Association' consists of 40 parishes, with a population of about 50,000, established about 20 years. A list of all 40 is included, with a copy of the 'Rules and Regulations'; They act in opposition to the 'Description of Persons' to be admitted, to give greater benefit to the united parishes; He has been a visitor to the house for about 5 years and one of his rules is to refuse relief out of the House to able-bodied male paupers; He quotes from the 43 Eliz c 2 s 1, as having harmed the Poor Laws; He and the other magistrates had received the letter dated 10 October [1834] and circular dated 6 October [1834] from the Poor Law Commission. He comments on improvements to the old system including settlements and appeals, saving expense and litigation; The improvement on the old Bastardy Laws; He states that Clause 72, however, is universally condemned. Refers to two Filiation Orders brought before the magistrates with comments from the senior counsel regarding witnesses, a brief to be prepared, fees in guineas, costs awarded to the defendants, the powers of magistrates within the Act, Overseer's responsibility to the defendant if failure to get the order. He mentions Clause 76, authorising attachment of wages and Section 59 as being unworkable as Masters will not subject themselves to the imposed liabilities; He suggests that as Clause 72 is unworkable, that in all bastardy cases, Filiation Orders be made at the Petty Sessions unless alleged father objects and has the means to pay to have it tried at the Quarter Sessions; He cites the case of a publican's son with no wages, goods or chattels and how Section 99 as in penalties and forfeitures, committal to prison is unworkable. He also regrets that apprenticeship, hiring and service are not included in Section 64. Mentions fraud and litigation in gaining a settlement of such cases; The Basford House was a model for the Southwell House under the direction of Mr Beeches. Enclosure: Answers to some of the queries of the Commissioners form. Signed by Nixon, Visitor. Includes Officer's names, Mr Towle, Treasurer; Reverend S Banks, Chaplain; Mr But, Surgeon; Mr Ashton, Governor; Mrs Ashton, Matron. It also gives the numbers of years service. Enclosure: List of the 40 parishes incorporated under 22 George 3 c 83 forming the 'Associated House of Industry' at Basford. These are: Annesley, Arnold, Basford, Beeston, Bilborough, Bilsthorpe, Blidworth, Bulwell, Calverton, Caythorpe, Codnor cum Loscoe, [Derbyshire], Cotgrave, Cropwell Bishop, Cropwell Butler, Eastwood, Edingley, Epperstone, Farnsfield, Gamstone, [Gamston], Greasley, Gunthorpe, Heanor, [Derbyshire], Holme Pierrepoint, Hucknall Torkard, Ilkestone [Ilkeston] [Derbyshire], Kirkby, Lambley, Lowdham, Linby, Oxton, Papplewick, Plumtree, Ratcliffe [Radcliffe], Selstone [Selston], Shipley [Derbyshire], Strelley, Sutton in Ashfield, Thrumpton, Tollerton, Woodbro [Woodborough]. Total Population 50,120. Enclosure: Second list of the 40 parishes. Note at end states that many of them are large manufacturing villages. The house has a garden of 25 acres where produce grown is sold in Nottingham, 3 miles away. It also provides work for the able inmates. Stocking making has been given up in the house. Enclosure: Rules, Orders, Regulations and By-laws of the Basford Associated Poor House. Enclosure: Diet Bill at the Associated House of Industry, July 1832, which gives the weekly daily diet for each age, sex and category of inmate. Annotated: with three enclosures and thanking Thomas Nixon, Justice of the Peace, for the information. Poor Law Union Number 334. Counties: Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.

    Held by:
    The National Archives, Kew
    Date:
    1834-10-15
    Reference:
    MH 12/9228/4
  • Reference number MH 12/15161/15: Folios 22-23. Letter from George Spencer, Clerk to the Guardians of the Keighley...

    Folios 22-23. Letter from George Spencer, Clerk to the Guardians of the Keighley Poor Law Union, to the Poor Law Board, stating that in compliance with a request in a circular letter dated 12 February 1851 he wishes to forward a return of the numbers of paupers relieved both in doors and out doors in the sixth week of the present quarter. Enclosed is the statistical return from George Spencer, Clerk to the guardians of the Keighley Poor Law Union, to the Poor Law Board giving categories and numbers of paupers of all classes, including children, relieved 5 March 1851. Paper Number: 11356/1851. Poor Law Union Number 571. Counties: Yorkshire West Riding.

    Held by:
    The National Archives, Kew
    Date:
    1851-03-05
    Reference:
    MH 12/15161/15
  • Reference number MH 12/15161/449: Folio 670. Letter from George Spencer, Clerk to the Guardians of the Keighley Poor...

    Folio 670. Letter from George Spencer, Clerk to the Guardians of the Keighley Poor Law Union, to the Poor Law Board, acknowledging the letter of 30 March 1855 (10134/1855) and enclosing five vaccination contracts prepared as stipulated by order of 30 November 1853 [not included]. Paper Number: 11981/1855. Poor Law Union Number 571. Counties: Yorkshire West Riding.

    Held by:
    The National Archives, Kew
    Date:
    1855-04-12
    Reference:
    MH 12/15161/449
  • Reference number MH 12/15161/173: Folio 232. Audit of accounts of the Keighley Poor Law Union, and of the parishes...

    Folio 232. Audit of accounts of the Keighley Poor Law Union, and of the parishes comprised therein, from Gilbert Micklethwaite, District Auditor for West Yorkshire, for the half year ended 25 March 1853. No sums were certified. Paper Number: 21362/1853. Poor Law Union Number 571. Counties: Yorkshire West Riding.

    Held by:
    The National Archives, Kew
    Date:
    1853-05-30
    Reference:
    MH 12/15161/173
  • Reference number MH 12/15161/193: Folio 259. Draft letter from the Poor Law Board to Mr B Ferrand [Bernard Ferrand],...

    Folio 259. Draft letter from the Poor Law Board to Mr B Ferrand [Bernard Ferrand], County Magistrate, ex officio Guardian, Keighley Poor Law Union, acknowledging his communication concerning the sanitary state of the parish of Bingley and Morten; also of the proceedings of the guardians and their proposed inspection of the parish of Bingley with a view to improving the present state. The Board have requested their inspector, Mr Farnall [Harry Bernard Farnall] to confer at the earliest opportunity with the guardians on the subject. Paper Number: 36806/1853. Poor Law Union Number 571. Counties: Yorkshire West Riding.

    Held by:
    The National Archives, Kew
    Date:
    1853-10-17
    Reference:
    MH 12/15161/193
  • Reference number MH 12/15161/196: Folios 263-268. Letter and report from H B Farnall,[Harry Bernard], Poor Law Inspector,...

    Folios 263-268. Letter and report from H B Farnall,[Harry Bernard], Poor Law Inspector, to the Poor Law Board, regarding the Board's instruction to confer with the guardians of the Keighley Poor Law Union, concerning the communication received from Mr Ferrand [Bernard Farrand], ex officio Guardian. Mr Farrall reports that: On 28 September 1853 the guardians set up a special committee of ratepayers for each division of the Keighley Poor Law Union, to cooperate with a Sanitary Committee to carry out the regulations of the Board of Health. On 4 October a special meeting to consider the sanitary state of Bingley was convened by Ferrand, with Mr Ellis, also a county magistrate, at which two guardians attended. The meeting was distracted by a number of persons attending to be examined by the magistrate, so that it was not possible to transact any business. At the meeting of 28 September, the board of guardians resolved not to accept any report on nuisances submitted with charges or expenses to the union. The reports submitted by Mr Dryden and Mr Ainley, Medical Officers, at a subsequent board meeting were duly declined, with the board resolving that no additional medical officers be appointed or employed without the order of the board. A full inspection of the Bingley division has been carried out by John Dickson, union Medical Officer, and Aaron Bailey, Inspector of Nuisances, plus members of the committees, reports being submitted between 13 and 18 October. Inhabitants have readily agreed to any requests to remove nuisances, so that law proceeding are not needed. There has been some confusion about the rate of pay for their own medical officers, but no agreement had been made to pay £2 2s per day. The rate offered and accepted is £1 1s per day. There was some differences of opinion about Ferrand's attendance at the private meeting of the guardians, with the clerk giving assurance of Ferrand's right to attend as an ex officio member. Mr Farrall considers the enquiry to be complete, with the guardians acting legally and efficiently. The minutes of the various meetings described are included (paper A). Also included, for Bingley, the names of the Visiting Committee of Nuisances (paper B): Harden, H Wilkinson, Robert Milligan. Cullingworth and Ryecroft, William Atkinson, John Craven, William Bracewell, Edward Townend. Hainworth and Lees, John Spencer, Henry Hey, Robert Murgatroyd, John Murgatroyd, Michael Merrato. New Road Side, James Haggas, John Clough. Paper Mill Bridge, James Illingworth. Bingley with Micklethwaite, Thomas Jowell, John Beanland, Benjamin Broadbent, William Hanson, Abraham England, Edward Sharp, Wilkinson Sharp, Thomas Baynes, Skirrow Smith. Paper Number: 37892/1853. Poor Law Union Number 571. Counties: Yorkshire West Riding.

    Held by:
    The National Archives, Kew
    Date:
    1853-10-24
    Reference:
    MH 12/15161/196
  • Reference number MH 12/15161/13: Folio 18. A letter from Thomas Barker, West Yorkshire Audit District, to the Poor...

    Folio 18. A letter from Thomas Barker, West Yorkshire Audit District, to the Poor Law Board. In reply to their letter he wishes to say that he has received a letter from the overseers at Haworth in the Keighley Poor Law Union to say that the sum of 5s due from the treasurers of the district for the audit of their accounts up to Michaelmus has been paid to the treasurer as required by section 32 of 7& 8 Vic c 101. Paper Number: 7959/1851. Poor Law Union Number 571. Counties: Yorkshire West Riding.

    Held by:
    The National Archives, Kew
    Date:
    1851-02-06
    Reference:
    MH 12/15161/13
  • Reference number MH 12/15161/381: Folio 538. Letter from George Spencer, Clerk to the Guardians of the Keighley Poor...

    Folio 538. Letter from George Spencer, Clerk to the Guardians of the Keighley Poor Law Union, to the Poor Law Board, in reply to a circular letter of 21 December 1854. It encloses a return of the numbers of the several classes of paupers given relief in the union on 1 January 1855 [not enclosed]. Paper Number: 1751/1855. Poor Law Union Number 571. Counties: Yorkshire West Riding.

    Held by:
    The National Archives, Kew
    Date:
    1855-01-12
    Reference:
    MH 12/15161/381
  • Reference number MH 12/15161/479: Folio 720. Draft letter from the Poor Law Board to Edward Sutcliffe, Relieving Officer,...

    Folio 720. Draft letter from the Poor Law Board to Edward Sutcliffe, Relieving Officer, Bingley, Keighley Poor Law Union, noting that in a report from the district auditor made on his accounts the applications in the application and report book were said to be incorrectly entered. The Board request an explanation of the matter. Paper Number: 22902/1855. Poor Law Union Number 571. Counties: Yorkshire West Riding.

    Held by:
    The National Archives, Kew
    Date:
    1855-06-13
    Reference:
    MH 12/15161/479
  • Reference number MH 12/15161/424: Folio 635. Draft letter from the Poor Law Board to George Spencer, Clerk to the Guardians...

    Folio 635. Draft letter from the Poor Law Board to George Spencer, Clerk to the Guardians of the Keighley Poor Law Union, referring to the proposals by Messrs Bailey either to let to the guardians 15 acres of allotment land to break up or to hire any persons directed to them by the guardians and to pay them for their labour. As a general rule guardians can hire land to use for employment. The Board wishes to know the conditions of hire of the land in question. Paper Number: 7071/1855. Poor Law Union Number 571. Counties: Yorkshire West Riding.

    Held by:
    The National Archives, Kew
    Date:
    1855-03-03
    Reference:
    MH 12/15161/424
  • Reference number MH 12/15161/435: Folio 651. Draft letter from the Poor Law Board to George Spencer, Clerk to the Guardians...

    Folio 651. Draft letter from the Poor Law Board to George Spencer, Clerk to the Guardians of the Keighley Poor Law Union, stating that the vaccination contracts do not comply in important details with the requirements of Act 16& 17 Vic c 100. A suitable form was issued by the Board on 30 November 1853 and copies can be obtained from the Board's publisher, Charles Knight, 90 Fleet Street, London. When completed the forms should be submitted for approval. Paper Number: 10134/1855. Poor Law Union Number 571. Counties: Yorkshire West Riding.

    Held by:
    The National Archives, Kew
    Date:
    1855-04-02
    Reference:
    MH 12/15161/435
  • Reference number MH 12/15161/161: Folio 218. Letter from George Spencer, Clerk to the Guardians of the Keighley Poor...

    Folio 218. Letter from George Spencer, Clerk to the Guardians of the Keighley Poor Law Union, to the Poor Law Board, forwarding the return of the 'Statement of Medical Officers' and Schoolmaster's and Schoolmistress's Salaries' for the half year ended 25 March 1853 [not included]. Paper Number: 14226/1853. Poor Law Union Number 571. Counties: Yorkshire West Riding.

    Held by:
    The National Archives, Kew
    Date:
    1853-04-28
    Reference:
    MH 12/15161/161
  • Reference number MH 12/15161/223: Folio 302. Letter from George Spencer, Clerk to the Guardians of the Keighley Poor...

    Folio 302. Letter from George Spencer, Clerk to the Guardians of the Keighley Poor Law Union, to the Poor Law Board, explaining the reasons for recent increase in the numbers of paupers being relieved. Several reasons are proposed: Firstly, a large worsted manufacturer is dissolving, resulting in about 300 workers being unemployed, and likely to be so for several weeks, together with some workers only partially employed. Secondly, the inclement weather has resulted in frozen and snow covered ground, and also increases in prices of provisions. This has made it difficult for some to maintain themselves. The situation is now improving, with applications for relief decreasing. Annotated: correspondence now closed. Paper Number: 3053/1854. Poor Law Union Number 571. Counties: Yorkshire West Riding.

    Held by:
    The National Archives, Kew
    Date:
    1854-01-23
    Reference:
    MH 12/15161/223
  • Reference number MH 12/15161/437: Folios 653-654. Letter from George Spencer, Clerk to the Guardians of the Keighley...

    Folios 653-654. Letter from George Spencer, Clerk to the Guardians of the Keighley Poor Law Union, to the Poor Law Board. The guardians had considered the subject of gratuities to their officers and had decided, subject to approval by the Board, to award them for extra services rendered in the half year to 25 March 1855 as had been done previously. Annotated: proposed for sanction by H B Farnall [Poor Law Board Inspector]. 1 April 1855. Annotated: agreed for the clerk and relieving officer and find out what special services were carried out by the assistant overseers. 2 April 1855. Paper Number: 10178/1855. Poor Law Union Number 571. Counties: Yorkshire West Riding.

    Held by:
    The National Archives, Kew
    Date:
    1855-03-30
    Reference:
    MH 12/15161/437
  • Reference number MH 12/15161/259: Folio 353. Letter from George Spencer, Clerk to the Guardians of the Keighley Poor...

    Folio 353. Letter from George Spencer, Clerk to the Guardians of the Keighley Poor Law Union, to the Poor Law Board, informing them that the guardians have appointed John Sawley and Sarah Sawley to be Master and Matron of the Bingley Workhouse in consequence of the death of Samuel Pearson the previous Master and the intended resignation of Miss Alice Pearson, Matron. Mr and Mrs Sawley have been appointed at £31 a year. Spencer requests the Board's approval for this. Annotated: send the form. Paper Number: 15368/1854. Poor Law Union Number 571. Counties: Yorkshire West Riding.

    Held by:
    The National Archives, Kew
    Date:
    1854-05-04
    Reference:
    MH 12/15161/259
  • Reference number MH 12/8980/226: Folios 356-359. Letter from John Paxton [Medical Officer of the Norham District,...

    Folios 356-359. Letter from John Paxton [Medical Officer of the Norham District, East Division] to the Poor Law Board regarding his neglect of duty. He expresses regrets and explains the reasons behind his neglect and his dissatisfaction with the way his district has been run, and he claims that if he had been aware of the procedures for dividing districts, and the procedures had been adhered to, errors would not have occurred. Annotated: the reason given by John Paxton for his neglect cannot be accepted. Paper Number: 34030/1849. Poor Law Union Number 325. Counties: Town and County of Berwick-upon-Tweed and Northumberland.

    Held by:
    The National Archives, Kew
    Date:
    1849-11-22
    Reference:
    MH 12/8980/226
  • Reference number MH 12/15161/204: Folio 278. Draft letter from the Poor Law Board to George Spencer, Clerk to the Guardians...

    Folio 278. Draft letter from the Poor Law Board to George Spencer, Clerk to the Guardians of the Keighley Poor Law Union, regarding the requirement that vaccination and sub registration districts be conterminous. The Board regard the vaccination arrangements in the Keighley Poor Law Union to be satisfactory, and accept that Silsden is not part of the Keighley Union for this purpose. Paper Number: 39570/1853. Poor Law Union Number 571. Counties: Yorkshire West Riding.

    Held by:
    The National Archives, Kew
    Date:
    1853-11-05
    Reference:
    MH 12/15161/204
  • Reference number MH 12/15161/119: Folios 164-165. Letter from Bernard Green, Relieving Officer, Keighley Poor Law Union,...

    Folios 164-165. Letter from Bernard Green, Relieving Officer, Keighley Poor Law Union, to the Poor Law Board, reporting that the guardians refused to carry out its orders and left the board meeting. He requests how to proceed. Annotated: the relieving officer should be instructed to relieve the poor at his discretion and to expect Farnall's [Harry Farnall, Poor Law Inspector] at the meeting on 20 November 1852. Paper Number: 41344/1852. Poor Law Union Number 571. Counties: Yorkshire West Riding.

    Held by:
    The National Archives, Kew
    Date:
    1852-11-04
    Reference:
    MH 12/15161/119