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Pentrich Historical Society |
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Updated Thursday, 03 July, 2008 |
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Web site maintained by Helen Wilson |
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- Newspaper or Publication - from the London Gazette, but published in The Times
- Date of Publication - Saturday, March 14th 1807
- Extract Heading - ‘Partnerships Dissolved’
- Extract Transcription reads - ‘J. BERRESFORD, M. OUTRAM, W. JESSOP, and J. WRIGHT, Pentridge, Derbyshire.’
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- Newspaper or Publication - The Times
- Date of Publication - Monday, Dec 16th 1811 (Pg 3)
- Extract Heading - ’Nottingham Riots’
- Extract Transcription reads - ‘The latest accounts received from Nottingham state, that in the immediate vicinity, the only mischief recently done is one frame destroyed at Basford, three at Hucknall Torkard, four at Arnold, and five at Bulwell. It has been more extensive in Derbyshire; for on Saturday se’n night, near Pentridge, 18 frames were broken; and several destroyed at Ripley on Wednesday night. The reason publicly circulated for the frame-breakers again visiting Pentridge, is, that some hosier had intimated his intention of fetching the whole of his frames from the village, and that their visit was to deter him. Two lace-frames at the house of Mr. B. TOPHAM were destroyed, and one of his own slightly injured, on account, as is supposed, of his going to the church, and ringing the bells to alarm the village ....’
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- Newspaper or Publication - from the London Gazette, but published in The Times
- Date of Publication - Wednesday, May 26th 1830
- Extract Heading - ‘Bankrupts’
- Extract Transcription reads - ‘William Henry FLETCHER, Pentridge, Derbyshire, common-brewer - June 9, 10, July 6, at the Angel Inn, Alfreton : solicitors Messrs HALL & BROWNLEY, New Baswell-court.’
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- Newspaper or Publication - The Times
- Date of Publication - Monday, July 31st 1854 (Pg 1)
- Extract Heading - ’Marriages’
- Extract Transcription reads - ‘On the 26th instant, at Dawlish, by the Rev. Charles JACKSON, uncle of the bride, assisted by the Rev. George SHARPE, the Rev. William MAYCOCK, curate of Pentrich, Derbyshire, fifth son of the late James Dottin MAYCOCK, Esq., to Ellen, fourth daughter of the late Rev. Theobald WALSH of Grimblethorpe Hall, Lincolnshire.’
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- Newspaper or Publication - The Times
- Date of Publication - May 28th 1860
- Extract Heading - ‘Explosions in Coal-Laden ships’
- Extract Transcription reads - ‘To the Editor of the Times. Sir, - I observe to-day an account of an explosion on board the steamer Orissa, at Southampton, whereby five men have been seriously injured, if not killed. Accidents of this kind, arising from the combustion of gases, consequent upon the generation of heat in the holds of coal-laden vessels, are of such common occurrence that it would be an act of charity if some means could be devised for their prevention. It has occurred to me that there exists a means whereby these destructive explosions may be entirely prevented - namely, by the use of a pyrometer, similar to those used for indicating the temperature of steam-boiler flues. They consist of a long rod or tube, one end of which is attached to a dial-plate and pointer. I would suggest that two or more of these instruments be inserted through the deck of the vessel, passing through the coals underneath. The temperature of the hold could thus be ascertained at any time by observing the dial plate on deck, in like manner as a steam gauge shows the pressure of steam in the boiler. By this simple contrivance a timely warning of danger would be given, and life and property be rendered secure. I am, Sir, yours obediently, William J. Ledward. (Redcar, Yorkshire, May 25)
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- Newspaper or Publication - The Times
- Date of Publication - Friday, September 10th 1869
- Extract Heading - ’Good news for the Wooden legged’
- Extract Transcription reads - ‘To the Editor of The Times. Sir, - I trust in behalf of those persons who are obliged to wear wooden legs, you will allow me a small space in your paper. For years I have been sighing for a cushion, inquiring of all the best makers, but could find nothing but the old horsehair cushion, which soon gets out of shape and hard. By accident I saw a piece of India-rubber sponge; I had some made in the requisite form, and have found it answer most admirably. It can be made in any form, does not get out of shape, and is most sufficiently elastic to be most comfortable. I am deriving the greatest ease and comfort from it, and hope by your kindly publishing this many may enjoy the like blessing. I am, Sir, yours faithfully, George H. I. POCOCK. Pentridge Vicarage, Derby, Sept 8.’
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