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Fri 11/09/2009 14:35 10:50 Web-master Consequent on the exhortations of my younger sibling Stephen, I was delighted at the range of correspondence from across the globe! Abbot's Leigh inscribed in our hearts, my great fortune was that my God-parents were The Revd Dr Leonard J Carter & his dear wife Marie who never forgot my birthday until I was 21! Of course we of that generation owe a debt to Miss Grant/Mrs Ida Fear at the village school, alas replaced with a house out of all proportion to its environs (subjective!) therein some reminiscences forthcoming. I've been associated with local councils over a life time, Abbot's Leigh web-site a 'bench mark' to be emulated. Happy to hear via e-mail livings_independent@hotmail.com - we've all contributions to make to this remarkable inititaive. Graham E Livings, sometime 611th Mayor of Wells
Thank you for your entry and praise in spite of your difficulties in sending with hotmail. I have now added a note for hot- and web-mailers. Marcus Palmén - Web Master *************************
Bristol Wed 24/06/2009 10:50 Family HistoryEvery member of our family has carried DORSON as their middle name. But it's always been a mystry why? Over the past few months I've tracked the name to Ann Dorson who was born at Abbots Leigh and Christened at Holy Trinity on 6th august 1826. She married Edward King (my great great grand father)in 1851. However, Ann Dorson's family can be traced back to Edward Dorson born 1751 at Abbots Leigh and was buried there on 30 January 1830. He married Grace Knight at Holy Trinity Abbots Leigh 1st January 1782. Grace was the daughter of John Knight of Abbots Leigh. She was a pensioner of independent means and was buried at Holy Trinity on 22nd February 1854. Yesterday I visited the church and graveyard but couldn't find any trace of the Dorson or Knight families. I'm just wondering if there is anyone who might be able to point me in the right direction or have any suggestions on how I might find out a little more about the Dorson or Knight families from Abbots Leigh.Thank you for taking the time to read this and look forward to hearing from you. Best regards Roger Lloyd Thank you for your entry. A quick check in the "Abbots Leigh - A Village History" by William Evans reveals the following : "In the 1840s the office of constable appears to have rotated between Thomas Pike a gardener, Reuben Hollyman the butcher, Edward Dorson the shoemaker, John Arnott a gardener, and Joseph Hellin a carpenter, but they had little to do." There may well be more knowledge in the village. You can be contacted here by someone who may have this. *************************
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Message via Photo GalleryI am the youngest of the 5 Inskip children born at The Chantry (me in 1933), My husband and I have lived in Canada since 1961 (Newfoundland for 25 years and now Nova Scotia). I only discovered the Abbots Leigh web site a couple of weeks ago, and just now the photo of Church road which I studied recounting the folk who lived in the various houses some 50 years ago!Steven Livings has done a great job for the history of the village. I used to visit his mother in their cottage, with our nanny who took clothing along to help the crowd! I can also shut my eyes and visualise Mr. Livings in his black cassock inside the church door on Sunday mornings; I wonder if he ever failed to be at his duties there? Anyway, very many thanks for bringing back so many memories of my youth. I will continue to follow the site. Fiona Gray Thank you for your appreciative email. You can be contacted here by someone who may remember you. Abergavenny Sat 29/11/2008 23:27
Responding to "Heroic Shepherd" Article on the Village PageFollowing the death of my mother, I have been pouring through various family archives that she held onto. Her father was Edward Mitchell, Head Shepherd in Englefield, Berkshire. He had various brothers, including one Fred Mitchell, who I believe was Shepherd to the Wills Estate at Abbots Leigh. We have photos of my grandfather and grandmother which are marked as being at Abbots Leigh, including one where my grandmother is sat by a lake (having lived in Clifton for many years, I cannot picture where this is). Anyway, I would love to find out more about the article on your website, confirm that it is the same Fred (I recall my mother telling me about a war time episode where he saved many sheep but not about an OBE) and even what, if any family are left remaining (and indeed his father, who I believe was called Frank and who died relatively young). In all, I believe they had around 10 siblings, the youngest, Charlie, dying around the age of 10. My grandfather, Edward (called Ted) was the oldest I believe from family records).My mother was Ethel May Woodley (nee Mitchell). If anyone can provide any information, perhaps on where Fred is buried, I would be most appreciative. Regards Peter Woodley. Thank you for your email. Anyone who can give more information on the Mitchell family can contact you here Marcus Palmén - Web Master
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Sun 22/04/2007 11:37
Dear Marcus, My name is Naomi Cooper ( nee Southerington) and I lived at Manor View Cottage, Manor Lane, Abbots Leigh up until I was eighteen. I lived with my parents and 2 sisters. I was the middle of 3 girls. My parents were both Market Gardens (Gill and Frank Southerington). All 3 of us girls went to Abbots Leigh Primary School. I saw on your web site that someone was enquiring about the primary school and wondered if anyone has any photos of the school. Yes!! I have a school photograph. Unfortunately I do not know the year that it was taken. Should you wish to have a copy of this photo, then please reply to me and I will forward it to you. I was born in July 1955 and I am currently living in Twickenham, Middlesex. About 20 years ago my parents left Abbots Leigh and went to live in Norfolk. Unfortunately my Mum passed away in December 2000 and my Dad in June 2001. I am not sure if there is anybody left in the village who would know of us now. I visited Abbots Leigh over 10 years ago and found to my dismay that my primary school that I so loved as a child had been converted to a private home. Oh well. life carries on!! I love the information that you have on the village as it is nearly the last contact I have with my past childhood. I greatly look forward to hearing from you in the very near future. Bye for now Naomi Dear Naomi As someone who should know better I have run into difficulties with my website email on changing computers and did loose for a time most of my April Web site email. I have just recovered most of it including yours. I would be interested in your photo and I am sure there are people who will remember you, once I get this information on site, to let people know. As a resident of the village from 1982 I myself am a relative newcomer. Sorry for the delay in replying. Marcus 
Naomi's Village School PhotoTue 03/04/2007 09:41
Dick Glass and three others from the vilage are cycling Land's End to John O'Groats for the Child-Safe Charity. The team of eleven others all from the Bristol area are making the cycle ride in May. We expect to complete the ride in 12 days cycling approximately 80 miles a day. You can sponsor the team at www.justgiving.com/dickglass Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Child-Safe International will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you. Please send no embrocation just sponsor us now! 1p a mile is a round £10.00 sponsorship donation. Many thanks for your kind support. Dick Glass Abbots Leigh Sorry for the delay in putting this on site. Marcus Thu 29/03/2007 14:37
I'd like to let you know about a new exciting event. We are launching a photographic competition to celebrate the wildlife and landscape of the Downs, Avon Gorge and Leigh Woods. We'd like people to enter images of these areas. They can be either black & white, colour or digital. There are separate categories for adults & children. Winning photos will be exhibited at the Bristol Festival of Nature and the Zoo in June. Full details at:www.nwbcc.org.uk Bill Morris Reserve Office, Valley Road, Leigh Woods, Bristol This email has been "lost" for the longest time. I have put the advert for this competition on the news page and hope it will attract some to go out this weekend and take some pictures Marcus Tue 19/09/2006 14:55
Hi I have just discovered your great village site. I am one of those sad people researching our family history. My late wife was a White, her great grandfather was William White and was a farm bailiff somewhere in Abbots Leigh. on your site Steve Livings history of parish meetings mentions his son being persuaded into the 1914-18 war. I have found record of three of their deaths, Ernest was killed on the HMS Princess Royal at the Battle of Jutland 31/5/1916, (his only son Ernest was a pilot in WW2 and died 29/9/1941 when his bomber crashed,he is buried at Weston Super Mare), Thomas at Salonika 30/9/1916, Gilbert at Mesopotamia 26/2/1917 (not Saloniki as stated on your war memorial). I am still looking to find where William was employed and would be very grateful if any of your readers know of any books on the history of your village covering this period 1912 on. Regards Ken Clark I am at the moment enjoying a holiday in Seattle, the state of Washington, and have passed your email on to Steve. Good to hear from you Marcus - Web Master | |||
Sadly the stones are now very old, but still readable so I have photographed them and have them in my family history album.
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"Until the Reform Act 1832, only freeholders of land worth more than 40 shillings a year had the parliamentary vote. In country areas the Act enfranchised £10 copyholders (whose predecessors' title was proved by a copy of their entry on the manor court roll), and certain leaseholders. The Mileses and Robert Bright already had the vote, but they were joined by the leaseholders Christopher George of the Priory, Francis Short the lawyer, John Russ Grant the vicar's son-in-law at the (old) vicarage, and farmers William Adams of Old Park, Joseph Fyson of Chapel Pill, John Vowles of Pound Batch, William Hearn, John Hollyman, Joseph Wade and Charles Powell. The franchise was further extended in 1867 and 1885."
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