Category: History
April 25, 2022|History
Wickham Manor Court
Between 2017-19 a small group of Wickham History Society volunteers, led by Jim Coleman, took on the translation of Latin documents about Wickham held at the Hampshire Record Office, which include these two Wickham Manor court records dating from 1697 and 1698 – the oldest surviving complete records. WHAT DO THESE WICKHAM MANOR COURT TRANSLATIONS…
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Wickham National School, 1883-1916 – Events & Absences
There is much evidence in the school log-books emphasising the rural community around the town. Absenteeism is brought about by children following rural pursuits. December 23rd 1908. `Many children rendered themselves late for afternoon school by following the hounds in the near neighbourhood’. Children were often away fruit picking, hop picking, gathering acorns and fallen…
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Wickham National School, 1883-1916 – Facilities
The school log books record a lot of information on school facilities and equipment. Perhaps reflecting headmaster William Langford’s recent arrival in Wickham, there is quite a lot of detail on supplies and suppliers in 1883. A tin of disinfecting powder was received from Mr Snowdon, chemist (June 12th); a new dustpan for school use…
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Wickham National School – Extracts from the Log Book
We are fortunate to have access to the logbooks of Wickham National School from c1864-1900. Below is an extract taken from a logbook for a few days in a chilly February. February 1864 Feb 19th 10.30am Finished hearing children repeat their Hymns, which time with 2 hours on Monday morning spent in learning them makes…
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Education in Wickham 1840 – 1972
In the latter part of the 19th century, the Church was responsible for the building of most of the schools in England. They received a very small grant from the Government, and had to find all the money for the equipment and furnishing of the schools. Most of these schools were built adjacent to the…
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