The Walk, Bell Walk and Bell Alley

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MAP

The Walk appears on a map to be the direct route from the Market Square towards Granborough and East Claydon. At some point before the 1599 Salden Map was drawn up, the road was diverted via what is now Horn Street.

The name of The Walk changed twice during the 19th century before settling as the current one in the 20th:

A piece of land called Hangyngefurlong (various spellings) is mentioned in the medieval Court Books, e.g. 1370, 1454. There was also "a virgate of land called Hanynnes" (WMCB p.694, 1457). A man called Hanyn Webb held some land at Hollowfurrow (e.g. WMCB p.556, 1434), which, at least later, was the name of the land at the end of The Walk. It therefore seems likely that Hanging Stile took its name from one of these, and had no link to capital punishment. The first recorded use of the name Hanging Stile is from 1659-60: Thomas Miller mortgaged to Christopher Rookes a "Close or leys called The Leyes or Close at Hanging Stile, estimated at 5 acres".

The road which runs to the west of The Bell around the Buttermarket site to join Horn Street and The Walk is now divided into Bell Alley and Bell Walk. Bell Walk was Pillory/Pillows Ditch in the 18th century (the name is used in connection with the site of the Engine House). Then it was all referred to as Bell Alley from 1841 until the 1930s. In 1939 Winslow RDC decided not to issue a demolition order on 1 Bell Walk which was actually in Bell Alley. The Church Rate book starting in 1838 refers to George Alley rather than Bell Alley, as it led to the Old George which closed in 1824.

Most of the east side of The Walk burned down in a fire in 1698. Six people lost their houses. 9-11 The Walk appears to be older, so the burned houses must have been to the north, including Bell Walk.

The Walk and Bell Alley from 1841 onwards

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1841 Census (ages are rounded)

Hanging Style

part of Great Horn Street

Bell Alley

Great Horn Street

1851 Census

Bell Alley

Horn Street = The Walk

1861 Census

Horn Street, after no.1 = The Walk

Bell Alley

Two cottages fronting Bell Alley occupied by Messrs. [Robert] Harris and Brockliss were included in the sale of the site of what became 3 Market Square in 1869.

1871 Census

Bell Alley (after 1 Horn Street)

Cowleys Walk

Map of Bell Alley and The Walk
The OS map of 1880 appears to show 4 cottages adjoining The Bell on the east side of Bell Alley

1881 Census

Bell Alley

Cowleys Walk

1891 Census

Bell Alley

The Walk

1895: Buckingham Advertiser, 9 Feb: RDC
SANITARY INSPECTOR’S REPORT.
  Mr. Wise reported respecting a cottage in Bell Alley, owned by Mr. A. King, and occupied by a man named Holt, that was in a very dilapidated state, the roof had partly slipped off, the windows were beyond repair, and must be replaced by new ones, and the inside of the cottage was deplorable.  At the time of his inspection, there were seven children, beside the father and mother, sleeping in the house, which was only one room up, and one room downstairs, the latter being a living and sleeping room combined.  He had seen Mr. Midgley, the agent of the property, who had served notice to quit on the tenant, and would close the house. On 30 March there was a report of an ejectment order on William Holt for Mr C.A. King.

Map of Bell Alley and The Walk
The OS map of 1898 shows a number of changes due to George Wigley: the creation of his Cattle Market, expansion of Sunnylawn House and building of 5-7 The Walk. Only two cottages are now shown on the east side of Bell Alley.

1901 Census

Bell Alley

The Walk

1910 Valuation

no.300: copyhold house, The Walk. Occupier: Amos Watson, weekly tenancy. Owner: Geo. Wigley & Son [5 The Walk]
Rent £12 7s. Fixed charges: see 318.
Brick & tile house. 3 bedrooms & 2 rooms down. Washhouse & W.C. 100 sq.yds. Valued with 318.

no.318: copyhold house, yard & washhouse, The Walk. Occupier: Josiah White, weekly tenancy. Owner: Geo. Wigley & Son [7 The Walk]
Rent £8 (nominal). Land Tax 13s 7d with no.300. Quit rent 6d with no.300. No easements except drains with 300 & ancient lights from Old Baptist Chapel.
Sale: 26 June 1878.
Brick & tile house. 3 bedrooms & 2 rooms down. Washhouse & W.C. 6 poles 20 yds.
Added in green: V.15176 (C.V 9524/19) See 322.
Gross value £300.

no.458: freehold house, The Walk. Occupier: William Stonell jr, monthly tenancy. Owner: E.A. Illing. [3 The Walk]
Rent £10 8s. Drains to adj property & right of way at side.
Sold on 30 June 1899.
Brick & slate house, 3 rooms down, 3 bedrooms & attic, barn & W.C. 500 sq.ft.
Gross value £80 [amended from £60]

no.459: freehold house, The Walk, about 6 yds x 6 yds. Occupier: Mrs Joseph Viccars, weekly tenancy. Owner: E.A. Illing. [1 The Walk south part]
Rent £5 8s 4d.
Sold on 12 June 1899 including 460-462.
Brick & slate house, living, scullery & 2 bedrooms, barn & W.C. 500 sq.ft.
Gross value £40 [amended from £60]

no.460: freehold house, Horn Street, about 10 yds x 10 yds. Occupier: Sampson Smith. Owner: E.A. Illing. [No details of rent] [1 The Walk north part]
All rt. of way at Back.
Brick & slate house. Attic, 2 bedrooms, living room & cellar. Brick & slate barn & W.C. 500 sq.ft.
Gross value £60 [amended from £50]

no.461: freehold house, Horn Street, only a few sq. yds. Occupier: Edmunds, weekly tenancy. Owner: E.A. Illing. [No details of rent] [3 Bell Walk]
Brick & slate cottage. 2 up, 1 down & scullery. Brick & slate barn & W.C. 500 sq.ft.
Gross value £50 [amended from £60]

no.462: freehold house, Horn Street (Bell Alley). Occupier: Harry Saving. Owner: E.A. Illing. [No details of rent] [5 Bell Walk]
Rent 2s 6d/week. Rt of way at back of all 4.
Brick & slate cottage. 2 up, 2 down. Brick & slate barn. 500 sq.ft.
Gross value £50 [amended from £60].

Rough plan of the cottages
Plan taken from the valuation book. For 134, see 1 Horn Street. 459-60 correspond to 1 The Walk, 458 to no.3, 462 to 5 Bell Walk and 461 to 3 Bell Walk. 134 is now part of 3 The Walk (The Old Stables).

no.553: copyhold house, The Walk. Occupier: Mary Burrell, weekly tenancy. Owner: Geo. Wigley & Sons. [11 The Walk]
Rent £3 18s. Land Tax 9s 7d on this & 5<5>4. Quit rent 4d, fine on death & alienation 5s, with 554. Rights of way with 5<5>4.
Sold on 7 Feb 1895 for £250 including 5<5>4 & part of 322.
Brick & tile cottage, 2 up & 1 down & pantry. Brick & slate barn, washhouse & W.C. 66 sq.yds.
Gross value £60.
[Added in green:] V.15176 (C.V 9524/19) Herbert H. Wigley decd 31.7.17 (inc.554)

no.554: copyhold house, The Walk. Occupier: William Stonell sr, monthly tenancy. Owner: Geo. Wigley & Sons. [9 The Walk]
Rent £8 10s. Outgoings: see 553.
Brick & tile house, 3 bedrooms & attic, 2 down & scullery. Barn, washhouse & W.C. 111 sq.yds.
Gross value £100.

no.217: freehold warehouse, Bell Alley. Owner & occupier: G.A. Midgley
Estimated rent 12s 10d. Land Tax 7s 10d. Sold 16 yrs ago this Sept 1910 with no.216 [3 Market Square] for £1,800.
Brick & corrugated iron large Warehouse. 2 chief rooms on both floor[s]. Small shed for oil. 7 poles 24 yds.
Gross value £200. [added in red] V.29633 Midgley decd 26/5/22.

no.402: copyhold cottage, Bell Alley. Occupier: John Walker. Owner: Arthur Grace [2 Bell Walk]
Estimated rent £4.
Brick & slate cottage. 2 up & 2 down & W.C. No garden or barn. 16 sq.yds.
Gross value £60.

no.512: freehold house, Bell Alley. Occupier: Henry Ward, weekly tenancy. Owner: William Samuel Neal.
Rent £7 16s. Land Tax 2s 3d. Rateable value £7.
Brick & slate cottage. 2 up & 2 down & leanto. 1 pole.
Gross value £60.
The 1918 valuation of The Bell includes "1 Cott(age) (formerly 2) Bell Alley 5/5/-"

1911 Census

The Walk

Horn Street

1921 Census

Bell Alley, after Bell Hotel

The Walk, after Church Gate Cottage

OS 25 inch map 1923
1923 OS map. Little seems to have changed from 1898.

1929 rating valuation

Occupier Owner Description Address
Midgley, Donald F. Midgley, Donald F. Warehouse Bell Alley
Wigley, Sidney P. Wigley, S.P. Sale yard & Paddock
Garden		 Bell Alley
Illing, E.A. Illing, E.A. Storehouse The Walk
[blank] MacDonald, Kenneth House etc & Gardens "Sunny Lawn"
[pencil] Stairs, Wm Grace, Arthur Cottage & garden Bell Alley [2 Bell Walk]
Askham, P.J. Illing, E.A. Cottage & Garden The Walk [4]
Carter, J.T. " " " " " " [1]
Banner, Wm " " " " " " [3]
Putnam " " " " Bell Alley [3 Bell Walk]
Saving, Elizabeth " " " " " " [5 Bell Walk]
Edmunds, Alice " " " " " " [7 Bell Walk]
Young, Thomas Neal, Mrs E.R. Cottage & Garden Bell Alley
Williams, Harry Wigley, S.P. Cottage & Garden The Walk [5?]
White, Martha " " " " " " [7?]
Shepherd, W.G. " " " " " " [11]
Stonell, Wm Sr " " " " " " [9]

1930: Electoral register

1939: Hillier's Almanack

Bell Alley

The Walk

1939: Register

In 1939 (Bucks Herald, 16 June) Winslow RDC accepted a guarantee from the owner that 1 Bell Walk would not be used for human habitation after the existing tenant was provided for. This was the last cottage in Bell Alley,, listed in 1939 as 1 Bell Alley.

In 1949 (Buckingham Advertiser, 2 April), Winslow RDC agreed to buy from W.M. Neal a site for a public convenience in Bell Alley.

1958 rating valuation

Occupier Owner Description Address
Winslow RDC   Public Conveniences Bell Walk
Midgley   Warehouse Gar & Prems " "
Perry Mrs V.K. Illing A.E. & Sons 3 Horn St House & Prems 3 Bell Walk
Knight R.H. " " " " 5 " "
Wigley & Sons   Sale yard & Prems Bell Walk
Norman W.G. Grace S. 1 Horn St House & Prems 2 " "
Knight R.H. Illing E.S. & Sons House & Prems 1 The Walk
Varney Mrs D.M.   " " 3 " "
Illing E.A. & Sons   Store & Prems Next to no.3
Wilde-Edwards J. Wigley S.P. House & Prems 5 The Walk
Clark F.P.   " " 7 " "
Head E.J. Bowlby J.
Windsor-Clive		 " " 9 " "
Smith E.M.   " " 11 " "
Bowlby Major J.E.R.
Windsor-Clive Hon.R.		   House Gar & Prems 13 Lawn House

Lawn House

Grade 2 Listing (1959)
House, Late C18. S. front is of brick with red brick dressings to corners and window surrounds. Brick plinth, moulded brick eaves, tiled roof, brick coped gables and flanking chimneys, 2 storeys and cellar, 5 bays. Barred sash windows with gauged brick heads. Segmental arched openings in centre bay and over cellar window to left, the latter with 2 barred wooden casements. Steps up to central double doors with leaded glazing and flat wooden hood above. C20 extensions set back to right. 2-span roof. Part of rear wing shows to left. N. front of colourwashed brick has attic storey with casement dormers and 4 bays, that to left gabled over 2 storey projection with parapet. Projection has transomed casements, remainder has irregular sash windows and panelled door in Ware doorcase. Brick garden walls with rounded brick coping run to N. and S. from W. corners of house. N. wall has square gate piers with moulded stone cornices and pyramidal caps.

The present house seems to have been built by Dr Tookey, and it was extended by G.D.E. Wigley, but there was an earlier building (c.1671) somewhere on the same site.

Hanging Style House

1670: Manor court
Wendrer [sic] Lownds and John Parnham surrendered a parcel of land in Winslow, Wendover's close east, containing 1 rood. To the use of John Amborow and Elizabeth his wife. Rent 1d, fine 6d, heriot nothing.

1672: Manor court = same procedure repeated after a common recovery, but now there was a house
Robert Gybbs jr surrendered a messuage in Winslow with "the Malthouse", barns, stables, buildings and structures known as Hanging Stile house, and a piece of land in Winslow, the close late Wendover Lounds' east, containing 1 rood [Wendover Lowndes previously suffered a recovery]. To the use of John Amborow and Elizabeth his wife. Rent 1s 1d, fine 5s 6d, no heriot.

1705: Manor court
John Amborough surrendered all title and equity of redemption in a messuage now in his own occupation in Winslowe with all outhouses, malthouses, "Furnaces" [caldariis], "Kilnes" [furnacibus], "Cisterns", yards, backyards. To the use of Daniel Gyles. Rent [blank], fine 5s, heriot by composition 10s.

1725: fire insurance
Daniel Gyles insured "A house in the occupation of Robert Evans" (£100) and "the malthouse thereto belonging" (£100).

The following entry probably refers to the same property; if not, the 1731 entry does.

1726: manor court
Daniel Gyles and Joseph Meakes and Ann his wife surrendered a messuage with malthouse belonging to it now in the occupation of Robert Evans and William Heretage, with all outhouses, structures, yards, gardens, backyards etc. To the use of the said Daniel Gyles and Mary his wife for their lives, then to Daniel's heirs. They sought to be admitted. Rent [blank], fine 5s.
1731: manor court
Daniel Gyles surrendered a messuage in Winslowe in the occupation of himself and Samuel Foster, with all outhouses, malthouses, cisterns, yards, backyards etc.… in a marriage settlement for his son Daniel Gyles jr and Mark Monk of Bierton.

The property must have been transferred to Charles March in a year for which the manor court records don't survive.

Butter and stage-waggon business

c.1723: beginning of the stage-waggon business (said to be 60 years old in 1783). It was probably started by Charles March, perhaps when he got married in 1731/2, around the time when the Turnpike route to London started to come through Winslow. The Winslow end of the business was being run in 1749 by William Gibbs. John Clark took over in the 1750s or 60s.

1732: baptism of Mary, daughter of Charles & Mary March, at Winslow
1735: baptism of Alice, daughter of Charles & Mary March, at Winslow
1737: baptism of Alice, daughter of Charles & Mary March, at Winslow
1737: burial of Mary March at Winslow

1746: will of Charles March of St Clement Danes Butterman proved.
He left his unspecified property in Winslow to be sold for the benefit of his 3 daughters Mary, Alice and Ann.  He married (1) Mary ?Illing of Little Horwood widow in London in 1731/2 but she predeceased him.  His executors renounced administration, his widow Jane did not administer, she died in 1755, her estate was unadministered until 1762.

1749: Manor Court, 24 Feb
Seisin granted to Mary, Alice aged 13 and Ann, infant daughters and co-heirs of Charles March deceased, subject to the dower of Jane March. 
… messuage in Winslow with Malting, Outhouses, Stables, Buildings, Yard, Garden, Backside now or late in the occupation of William Gibbs, Carrier

John Clark married Mary Cox at Winslow in 1761. She was the daughter of John Cox and sister of Edmund Cox who later owned the property. They had 6 children baptised 1763-1773. Mary was buried in 1777 and John in 1786.

1764-66: John Clark paid duty on 1 chaise for hire

1767   Inclosure Award
Allotment 10 (William Lowndes) is bounded "on other part of the North by the Garden belonging to the Dwelling House of John Clarke"

1776: letter of attorney, 18 July (BAS 375/22/43/5)
Thomas Price jr is stated to be now of Newport Pagnell gent.  Thomas Price sr is seised of one undivided moiety; TP jr seised of one undivided third and one undivided moiety of one other third as eldest son and heir of Mary Price deceased heretofore Mary March spinster as one of coheirs of Ann Evans deceased heretofore Ann March spinster. They have contracted with John Cox.

1776: Manor Court 4 Oct
Surrender: Thomas Price the elder of Hollis Street St Clement Danes butter factor [widower of Mary March] and Thomas Price his son
Admission: John Cox of Granborough yeoman
All that Messuage or Tenement situate and being in Winslow aforesaid with the malting houses stables buildings yards gardens and appurtenances thereunto belonging now in the occupation of John Clarke Carrier

1778: Manor Court 2-3 Oct
Surrender: Edward Baxter of Lambs Conduit Street, St Andrew Holborne, Cheesemonger & Alice his wife (nee March; married at St Clement Danes in 1763) on 7 March 1778
Admission: John Cox late of Grandborough but now of Winslow Yeoman
Undivided third part of Messuage with the Malting adjoining in Winslow now in the occupation of John Clark and of all Houses Outhouses Barns Stables Buildings Yards Gardens. Rent [blank], fine [blank]

1781:   Land Tax
Owner: John Cox, Occupier: John Clarke  14s 6½d

1782: Fire insurance, 17 Jan
Sun Insurance      11936/298/454614

John Clark of Winslow carrier

 
On his household goods in his now dwelling house situate as aforesaid 
brick and tiled  		 140
Wearing apparel therein 20
Printed books therein 10
Plate therein  10
Utensils and stock not hazardous therein  20
On his utensils and stock viz in his yard adjoining   80
In his malthouse adjoining  thatched 10
Stable  thatched  70
Granary and warehouse  thatched  10
In [? Trust] therein 30
In the Rick Yard 75
In a thatched hovel   10
In a thatched stable    15
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 £500

1783: Northampton Mercury, 10 March
To be SOLD by AUCTION, in separate Lots, on Thursday the 20th of March, 1783, on the Premises of Mr. JOHN CLARK, Carrier, at WINSLOW, in the County of Bucks, unless before disposed of together by Private Contract, of which Notice will be given in this Paper,
  The Common STAGE-WAGGONS, &c. of the said Mr. CLARK, to and from London twice a Week: Consisting of two Broad and three Narrow Wheel Waggons, three Carts, 16 Horses, and Harness; a large Number of Butter Flats and Cloths; with various other Articles in the above Business, all in exceeding good Condition.
  N.B. Mr. CLARK being determined to leave this Branch of Business, the Whole may be a desirable Purchase for any young Person of active Spirit; the Waggons being now, and have been for 60 Years, in full Trade, with a good Set of Customers, and no other in the Town.
  If required, a Purchaser for the Whole may be accommodated with the Dwelling-House and Offices.

A week later a further advert added that the whole had been disposed by private contract; see Tithe Barn for more.

1784: Fire insurance, 26 Jan                     
Sun Insurance    11936/319/489058

John Clark of Winslow maltster

 
Household goods in his now dwelling house only situate as aforesaid 
brick and tiled		 120
Printed books therein 10
Utensils and stock therein 10
Wearing apparel therein 20
Plate therein  10
Utensils and stock in his malthouse and hovels adjoining each other and the above  party wall between and no communication   thatched 210
Utensils and stock in his stable only separate  thatched 10
Utensils and stock in his warehouse and granary adjoining timber tiled and thatched                25
In his  rick yard only separate 65
On his hovel only adjoining 5
On his stable only adjoining  15
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 £500

1784:   Land Tax
Owner: John Cox, Occupier: John Clarke 15s 9½d

1785: Manor court, 28-29 Oct
Surrender: John Cox of Winslow carrier
Admission: Edmund Cox of Bunhill Row, Moorfields, cooper
Messuage with the Malting House adjoining in Winslow now in the occupation of John Clark

Doctor's residence

1786: Manor Court 30 & 31 Oct
Surrender on 2 Feb: Edmund Cox of Bunhill Row, Moor Fields, Middx, cooper, customary tenant, & Mary his wife
Admission: John Tookey of Winslow surgeon & apothecary
Messuage in Winslow with malting now in the occupation of John Clarke, with Houses, Outhouses, Edifices, Buildings, Barns, Stables, Hovels, Yards, Orchards, Gardens, Backsides.  Rent 6d, fine [ ]

1786: Fire insurance, 1 Feb                             
Sun Insurance           11936/334/515062

John Tookey of Winslow Surgeon

 

On his house and offices adjoining situate at Winslow aforesaid
in the tenure of John Clarke  private 

420

Stable and offices adjoining near 

80

 

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£500

1786: Fire insurance, 20 April                          
Sun Insurance                         11936/337/517731

John Clarke of Winslow gentleman

 

On his household goods in his now dwelling house only situate as aforesaid  brick and tiled      

50

Printed books therein 

8

Utensils and stock therein  not hazardous 

20

Wearing apparel therein   

50

Plate therein

15

 

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£143

1786: Land Tax
Owner: John Tookey late Clarks; occupier: himself 15s 9¾d

1789: Fire insurance
Lonon Archives, Royal and Sun Alliance MS11936/360/553207          
John Tookey, surgeon & apothecary  1789 Jan 21

John Tookey of Winslow in Bucks, Surgeon & Apothecary

 

On his now dwelling house & offices adjoining situate as aforesaid

500

Household Goods therein only

380

Wearing Apparel therein only

30

Printed Books therein only

20

Plate therein only

20

Utensils & Stock therein only

50

China Glass & Earthenware therein only

50

Stable & Offices adjoining separate only

100

Utensils & Stock therein only

50      

All Brick & Tiled

 

 

£    1200

1790-1815: Land Tax
Owner & occupier: John Tookey 15s 9¾d

1796: marriage settlement of John Tookey and Henrietta Prentice (recited in Henrietta's will, proved 1847)

1798: Northampton Mercury, 12 May
To Parents and Guardians.
WANTED, A Young Gentleman, of genteel Education, as an APPRENTICE to a SURGEON and APOTHECARY
Enquire of Mr J. Tookey, Surgeon, Winslow, Bucks.

1806: Northampton Mercury, 28 June
To PARENTS and GUARDIANS.
WANTED, as an Apprentice to a SURGEON and APOTHECARY, A YOUNG GENTLEMAN, of liberal Education.
 For Particulars, enquire of Messrs. TOOKEY & COWLEY, Winslow. Winslow, June 16th, 1806.

1818: will of John Tookey proved

1818: Northampton Mercury, 14 Feb
To Be LETT, And entered upon at Lady Day, 1818, A Large and commodious FAMILY DWELLING HOUSE, situate in the pleasant Town of WINSLOW, commanding a pleasant and extensive Prospect, late the Property and Residence of JOHN TOOKEY, M.D.  The house is in complete Repair, calculated for Retirement, and contains, on the ground Floor,  breakfast and dining Parlours, drawing Room, good Kitchen, and Cellaring in the Basement;  on the first Floor – five lofty bed Chambers; and three bed Chambers in the attic story.- A large Yard, and Gardens walled in and well stocked with choice fruit Trees;  coach House, excellent Stabling for five Horses with Lofts over the same, and other suitable out Houses, detached from the House.- With a large faculty Pew, in the parish Church of Winslow belonging thereto.

A Tenant may, if required, be immediately accommodated with three Acres of fine old pasture Ground, which adjoin the above Premises; and at Lady Day, 1819, with 12 Acres more of rich old meadow and pasture Land, situate very near thereto.

WINSLOW is situate 50 Miles from London, seven from Buckingham, and 10 from Aylesbury.-Coaches pass and re-pass through the same daily; and a Pack of Harriers are kept within two Miles therefrom. The Premises may be viewed, and further Particulars had, of Mrs. TOOKEY, Winslow, Mr. JOHN TOOKEY, at Mr. Elliott’s, Waterloo Place, Northampton;  or Mr. CHARLES WILLIS, Solicitor, Winslow, Bucks.  Applications by Letter to be Post paid.

1818: Northampton Mercury, 28 March
Neat Household Furniture, Gig and Effects; Copyhold Cottage and large Barn;
To be S O L D by A U C T I O N, By SAMUEL DUDLEY, On Thursday the 9th Day of  April, 1818, on the Premises of the late JOHN TOOKEY, M.D. at WINSLOW, Bucks, by Order of the Executors, precisely at Eleven o’Clock;

COMPRISING Bedsteads with Furniture, feather Beds, and Blankets; mahogany dining, tea, and other Tables; mahogany Chests of Drawers, Wardrobe, Bookcase with glazed Doors, and Secretary complete; Harpsichord; pier and swing Glasses, mahogany Cellaret, and dumb Waiter; Brussels Carpet, 15 Ft. by 13 Ft.; mahogany and other Chairs, Gun, Blunderbuss; Grates, Fender and fire Irons; kitchen Furniture in general; beer Casks, mash Vat, and brewing Tubs; several Dozen of glass Bottles; modern Gig and Harness; dung Cart, horse Harness, chaff Box, mean Mill, Ladders, Wheelbarrow, land Roll and Garden Ditto, with numerous other Effects, which will be expressed in Catalogues to be had four Days prior to the Sale at the White Hart, Buckingham and Aylesbury; and of the Auctioneer, Winslow.

Also, at Six o’Clock in the Evening, at the George and Horse Shoe Inn, Winslow,

All that COPYHOLD COTTAGE or TENEMENT, with small-Garden, and Appurtenances thereto belonging, and a Well of excellent Water, situate in WINSLOW aforesaid, with a brick-built Barn, adjoining the said Premises, now in the Occupation of Wm. Wilding and R. Ivatts. For a View of the Premises, apply to the TENANTS; and for further Particulars, to Mr. C. WILLIS, Solicitor, or the AUCTIONEER, both of Winslow.

1819: Northampton Mercury, 6 March
Eligible Family Residence, Winslow, Bucks, With immediate Possession,
To be S O L D by A U C T I O N, By J. HARRISON, On Wednesday, the 10th of March, 1819, at Five o’Clock in the Afternoon, at the George and Horse Shoe Inn, Winslow, subject to such Conditions as will be then read,

ALL that desirable HOUSE and PREMISES, late the Residence of JOHN TOOKEY, Esq. M.D. deceased, most invitingly situate immediately adjoining the pleasant Market Town of WINSLOW, Bucks, advantageously combining the Comforts of a Town and Country Residence, calculated for a genteel Family, or a Boarding School of the first Respectability.

The House, which is seated on a pleasing Elevation, affording extensive Views of the most delightful and picturesque Scenery, comprises, on the ground Floor, breakfast Parlour, dining and drawing Rooms, Study, water Closet with Cistern, lofty Kitchen, commodious Cupboards in Kitchen and Passages, and Scullery with Pump; on the first Floor, six sleeping Rooms and dressing Closet; three large Attics; excellent Cellarage and Larder; detached is a Wash and Brewhouse, completely fitted up; shoe and knife House, coach House, and two Stables with Lofts; Pump of excellent Water, gig House, hen House,  &c.; court Yard, with gravelled coach Sweep to back Entrance; and a walled Garden in Front, well planted.  Also, a good family Pew in the Church.

The Premises are Copyhold of the Manor of Winslow, and equal in Value to Freehold, the Fine being certain and very low. The Purchaser will have the Choice of renting a Close and two Gardens, about two Acres, adjoining the Premises.- Also, a Meadow of rich Land, about eleven Acres, lying contiguous, may be either rented or purchased, if required.

Winslow is a neat Market Town, surrounded by good Roads, and a respectable Neighbourhood; distant from London fifty Miles.- Coaches daily. For a View, apply to Mr. TODD, Cabinet Maker, &c. Winslow, and, for further Particulars, or to treat for the Purchase, to Mrs. TOOKEY, Winslow, or the AUCTIONEER, Buckingham.

1820: Manor Court, 22 April     
John Tookey also held a messuage in Winslow with a malting (some years since converted into a brewhouse stable and coachhouse) formerly in the occupation of John Clarke, afterwards John Tookey, now John Cowley.  + 16 acres of land in Little Horwood. John Tookey was admitted in 1786 on the surrender of Edmund Cox & Mary his wife. Now John Tookey the son & heir desires to be admitted.  Rent 6d + 4s 6d, fine £2 10s.  He & Henrietta his mother immediately surrender to himself & Henrietta Tookey spinster as tenants in common. They immediately surrender the messuage in consideration of £500 to John Cowley of Winslow surgeon & apothecary.

1820-32: Land Tax
Owner & Occupier: John Cowley  15s 9¾d

1823:   Directory
Cowley, John surgeon Hanging Style

1841: Census
Hanging Style

First name Surname Age (m) Age (f) Employment Born in county?
John Cowley 60   Surgeon Y
George Cowley 30   Surgeon Y
Sarah Eagles Bowker   35   Y
William Harris Bowker 7     N
Charlotte Eliza Kelland   30   Y
Charles Theophilus Kelland 5     Y
Christopher John Cowley Kelland 1     N
William Nelson Irwin 25   Surgeon N
Mary Kibble   25 Female Servant Y
Caroline Griffin   25 Female Servant Y
Susan Brasy   20 Female Servant Y
George Roads 15   Male Servant Y

1842:   Directory
Cowley, John & Son Hanging Style

1851: Census
Horn Street

John Cowley Head widower 71 Surgeon, gen.prac., M.R.C.Surg. b. Broughton, Bucks
George Cowley Son unm 41 M.R.C.S, L.S.A. Gen. pracitioner b. Winslow
William Harris Bowker Grandson unm 17 Farmer's son b. Whittlesey
Arthur Bell Assistant unm 23 M.R.C.S., G.P. b. Kings Co. Ireland
Henry Sharp Servant unm 18 House servant b. Winslow
Elizabeth Simmons Servant unm 18 House servant b. St Anns, London
Sarah Gray Servant unm 34 House maid b. Winslow

1856: Will of John Cowley proved
Leaves real estate to trustees.

Sunny Lawn

1856: Bucks Herald, 12 April
WINSLOW AND GRANDBOROUGH, BUCKS.
  A VERY CONVENIENT and DELIGHTFULLY SITUATE FAMILY RESIDENCE, late the property and in the occupation of John Cowley, Esq., deceased, with Lawn Flower and Kitchen Gardens, Greenhouse, Stabling for Four Horses, Coach-houses, Brewhouse, Laundry &c., together with Seven Acres of Rich Pasture Land, and Farm Buildings thereon.
  FOUR SUBSTANTIAL COTTAGES, with Gardens, adjoining the above. [9-11 The Walk]
  A convenient DWELLING HOUSE and SHOP, situate in Horn-street.
  TWO INCLOSURES of VALUABLE ACCOMMODATION LAND, containing together 11 Acres, called “Hollow Furrow Closes,” all situate in, or close to, the town of Winslow.
  TWENTY-ONE SHARES in the WINSLOW GAS and COKE COMPANY.
  And a PASTURE FIELD, containing 27 Acres, situate at Grandborough.
TO BE SOLD AT AUCTION BY MR. JAMES KING, On WEDNESDAY, 23rd APRIL, 1856, at the GEORGE INN, WINSLOW, at Three o’Clock in the Afternoon, subject to the Conditions of Sale to be then and there produced, unless previously disposed of by Private Contract.
  The Land Tax on the House and Land adjoining and also on the Accommodation Land, is Redeemed.
  The COTTAGES are subject to a Land Tax of 3s. 11d. per annum, and the House and Shop to a Land Tax of 2s. 5d. per annum.
  The FAMILY RESIDENCE is Copyhold of the Manor of Winslow, being nearly equal in value to Freehold; the Land adjoining the House is Freehold.
  The other part of the property is Copyhold of the Manor of Winslow, being subject to trifling Quit Rents.
  The whole of the Property at Winslow is free from Tithe, and the Outgoings are very low.
  To Persons requiring a pleasantly situate and roomy Residence, this Property is particularly desirable, as it commands an extensive view over the Chiltern hills, and Houses of its size and convenience are rarely to be met with in this neighbourhood.
  TO A SPORTING GENTLEMAN it offers unusual attractions, Winslow being one of the favourite meets of Lord Southampton’s celebrated Pack of Hounds; and the advantage of the Railway to any part of either Lord Southampton’s or Mr. Thompson’s Hunts, and the proximity of Winslow to Baron Rothschild’s Meet renders it a favourite resort for those gentlemen who wish for six days hunting in the week.
  TO A CAPITALIST, as an Investment, the advantages of this Property are obvious, from the shortness of hotel accommodation in Winslow, a club house for the gentlemen of the hunts, together with stabling and exercising ground for the horses, and accommodation for servants, for all of which this Property affords ample room, would return a good percentage.
  THE HOLLOW FURROW CLOSES are Valuable Accommodation Land, or suitable for Building purposes; they are now let to a respectable tenant at a moderate rent; their contiguity to the town will always ensure good tenants at the highest rent for Accommodation Land.
  THE SHARES IN THE WINSLOW GAS COMPANY are Ten Pound Shares, and from the recent outlay at the works, they will pay a good per-centage.
  THE LAND at GRANDBOROUGH, has been recently laid down, and is in a fitting state for continuing as Pasture or for Ploughing up.
  To View the respective Properties apply to the Auctioneer or the Tenants; and for printed Particulars to Messrs. King and Budd, Solicitors, Buckingham and Winslow; to D. T. Willis, Esq., Solicitor, Winslow; or to the Auctioneer, at his Office, Winslow.

1859: Manor Court, 31 0ct
Admission of James King

1861: Census
Horn Street

James King Head married 39 Auctioneer & Land surveyor farming 100 acres of land employing 2 men & 1 boy b. Winslow
Elizabeth A. King Wife married 39   b. Soulbury
Sarah Do Dau   9 Scholar b. Winslow
James C. Do Son   8 Do Do
John Do Son   6 Do Do
Edward Do Son   3 Do Do
Maria Do Dau   1   Do
Mary Cox Servant unm 16 House servant b. North Marston
Mary Coons Servant unm 14 Do b. Manchester

1869:   Directory
King, James appraiser house, land & estate agent & valuer Cowley's Walk

1871: Census
Cowley's Walk

James King Head married 49 Auctioneer b. Winslow
Elizabeth A. King Wife married 46   b. Soulbury
John Do Son unm 16 Auctioneer's clerk b. Winslow
Edward Do Son   13 Do Do
Maria E. Do Dau   11 Do Do
Ann Walker Servant unm 17 General servant Do

1874: Bucks Herald, 17 May
IN BANKRUPTCY.- RE JAMES KING
VERY DESIRABLE FAMILY RESIDENCE, At WINSLOW, Bucks.
TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, BY Messrs. DUDLEY & SON, AT THE GEORGE HOTEL, IN WINSLOW,
On FRIDAY, THE 22ND Day of MAY, 1874, at Four o’Clock in the Afternoon.
ALL that very convenient FAMILY RESIDENCE, situate in Winslow, aforesaid, for many years past  in the occupation of Mr. James King, with the large and productive Gardens and rich Paddock adjoining, the whole comprising an area of upwards of Two Acres.
  The House contains Dining and Drawing Rooms, and Two smaller Sitting Rooms, Three principal Bed Rooms and a Dressing Room, Two smaller Bed Rooms, and Three Attics, w.c., excellent Kitchen, Scullery, and Larder, and capital Cellarage; separated from the house by a Courtyard, are a Cottage, Stabling, Coalhouse, Gighouse, and other Offices; there is also a well-sheltered Farm Yard, with a Barn, Fowlhouse, Piggeries, and Cattle and Cart Sheds.
  The house has a most cheerful southern aspect, and commands extensive views of the Vale of Aylesbury and the Chiltern Hills.  It is equally available as a Family Residence or as a Hunting Box, its situation for the latter purpose being all that can be desired.
  The House, Courtyard, Cottage, Stabling, &c., and one of the Gardens, are Copyhold of inheritance held of the Manor of Winslow, at a quit rent of 6d.; the remaining part of the Property is of Freehold tenure.
The Land Tax is redeemed.
  For further Particulars, or to View the Property, application may be made to the Auctioneers, Winslow; or to Messrs. Munton and Stockton, Solicitors, Banbury.

1874: Manor Court, 26 Oct
James King and Elizabeth Ann his Wife to Caroline Miller Gurney
Surrender in Court and Admission
Also at this Court came James King of Birmingham in the County of Warwick Land Surveyor and Elizabeth Ann his wife in her own proper person and she the said Elizabeth Ann being first solely and secretly examined apart from her said husband by the said Steward and freely consenting} Did in consideration of the sum of Fifty pounds Sterling to him the said James King in hand … paid by Caroline Miller Gurney of Winslow … Widow in full for the absolute purchase of all the right of Dower or Freebench Estate Claim demand and interest of said Elizabeth Ann King of … the … premises hereinafter described with the consent of the said James King in full and open Court Surrender by the Rod into the hands of the Lord of this Mann … All that the said Dower or Freebench Estate Claim Demand and Interest of … said Elizabeth Ann King of … All that messuage or tenement situate in Winslow aforesaid with the Brewhouse Stable and Cottage adjoining (formerly part of the Stable) and the Coachhouse (formerly a Malting) heretofore in the occupation of John Cowley afterwards of George Cowley and then late of the said James King and now of the said Caroline Miller Gurney and … of every part thereof To all which said premises ... James King was admitted Tenant at a General Court Baron held … for this Manor on the thirty first day of October one thousand eight hundred and fifty nine. – under a Deed of Bargain and Sale of Henry Arnold Cowley and Frederick Budd
To the use and behoof of … Caroline Miller Gurney her heirs and assigns for ever And Caroline Miller Gurney being present here in Court in her own proper person and desires of the Lord of the Manor to be admitted Tenant to the premises aforesaid to whom the Lord of this Manor grants seizin by the Rod unto … Caroline Miller Gurney her heirs and assigns …  and she is thereof admitted Tenant &c. And her Fealty is respited until &c.
Thomas Hogg Assignee of James King a Bankrupt to Caroline Miller Gurney
Surrender in Court and Admission
Also at this Court came Thomas Hogg of Whaddon in the County of Bucks Farmer Assignee of James King  late of Winslow in the County of Bucks but now of Birmingham in the County of Warwick upon an adjudication in the London Court of Bankruptcy in his own proper person and did in consideration of the sum of One thousand and thirty nine pounds  four shillings and six pence Sterling to … Thomas Hegg … and by his direction well and truly paid by  Caroline Miller Gurney of Winslow … for the purchase … of the premises hereafter described … in Court in exercise of the power … vested in him under the Bankruptcy Act 1869 … enabling him in that behalf Surrender by the Rod into the hands of the Lord of the Mann by the hands of … the … Steward … All that Messuage [… the Brewhouse Stable and Cottage description from above is repeated in full with details of previous owners] … and now Caroline Miller Gurney Together with all outhouses edifices buildings walls fences ways waters paths passages rights easements and appurtenances to the … premises belonging … (To which … premises the said James King the Bankrupt was Admitted Tenant at a General Court Baron held in … this Manor on the thirty first day of October one thousand eight hundred and fifty nine. – under a Deed of Bargain and Sale.
To the use and behoof of … Caroline Miller Gurney her heirs and assigns for ever And Caroline Miller Gurney being present here in Court … desires of the Lord of the Manor to be admitted Tenant to the premises aforesaid To whom the Lord of this Mann grants seizin by the Rod unto … Caroline Miller Gurney her heirs and assigns … To have and to hold the premises aforesaid with the appurtenances unto … Caroline Miller Gurney her heirs and assigns … according to the Custom of this Manor by the yearly rent of Six pence Fealty Suit of Court Heriot and other Services and Customs therefore due … and she gives to the Lord a Fine for such her Estate so to be had in the premises Five Shillings and she is thereof admitted Tenant &c. And her Fealty is respited until &c.

1874: Manor Court, 5 Dec
Surrender: Caroline Mills Gurney of 79 Richmond Road Hackney widow
Admission: George D E Wigley
All that Messuage or Tenement situate in Winslow aforesaid with the brewhouse stable and cottage adjoining (formerly part of the stable) and the coach house (formerly a malting theretofore in the occupation of John Cowley afterwards of George Cowley late of James King and then of the said G D E Wigley.

1875: Buckingham Advertiser, 25 Sep
TO BE LET With Immediate Possession, at WINSLOW, Bucks.
A VERY Prettily-Situate DETACHED COTTAGE RESIDENCE (suitable for a small family), with lawns, gardens, and suitable outbuildings; and, if required, 2 acres of good pasture land adjoining.
  For particulars apply to MR. GEO. WIGLEY, Auctioneer and Land Agent, Winslow.

1877:   Directory
Wigley, George D.E. The Walk

1881: Census
Cowleys Walk

George D.E. Wigley Head married 39 Auctioneer & land agent b. Winslow
Laura Do Wife married 38   b. Hitchin
Nellie B. Do Dau   6   b. Winslow
Sidney P. Do Son   3 Scholar Do
Ellen Prudden Sister-in-law unm 41 No occ b. Hitchin
George D. Day Boarder unm 19 Pupil auctioneer b. Bracknell
Elizabeth Marlow Servant unm 25 General servant b. Norwich
Kate Viccars Servant single 17 Do b. Winslow

1891: Census
The Walk

George Davis E. Wigley Head married 49 Auctioneer & land agent b. Winslow
Laura Do Wife married 48   b. Hitchin
Jessie Laura Do Dau single 21   b. Winslow
Sidney Prudden Do Son single 13 Scholar Do
Herbert Henry Do Son single 11 Do Do
Annie Line Servant single 24 Cook b. Newton Longville
Ellen Eliza Turnham Servant single 22 Housemaid b. Stone

1899: Buckingham Advertiser, 18 March: Winslow RDC
  ALLEGED ENCROACHMENT AT WINSLOW.- The Chairman, on behalf of the Committee (himself and Messrs. Colgrove and Neal), said they had inspected the wall which Mr. Wigley had begun, and there was no question but what there was an encroachment, but, as Mr. Wigley had suggested, there were certain alterations which would improve the path, they thought it best to hear what he had to propose before recommending whether the Council would allow them, or order the wall to be pulled down.- Mr. Colgrove said the proposed alterations would improve the path.- Mr. Edwin French attended with the amended plan, shewing that by setting the fence back to a line, and doing away with the old coach-house, Mr. Wigley would practically give a strip of land 15ft. by 3ft.- The Chairman suggested that the new plan should be approved, subject to Mr. Wigley rounding off the projecting corner.  Mr. Wise said Mr. Wigley believed he had a right to build where he did, as the line at one time had been widened in order to make room for cartway to the property.  But this was lost by lapse of years.- Mr. Willis said this was quite right.  There were plenty of people who could remember it.- The Chairman said as this was years ago they could not recognise it.- The plan was sanctioned on the motion of Mr. Colgrove, seconded by Mr. Neal.

1901: Census
The Walk

George Davys Edward Wigley Head married 59 Auctioneer & land agent b. Winslow
Laura Do Wife married 58   b. Hitchin
Jessie Laura Do Dau single 31   b. Winslow
Sidney Prudden Do Son single 23 Surveyor & auctioneer Do
Nellie Beatrice Do Dau single 26   Do
Sarah Reed Servant single 21 Cook b. London
Emily Jane Gurnett Servant single 22 Housemaid b. Swanbourne

1901: Buckingham Advertiser, 6 July: Winslow RDC
  Mr. G. D. E. Wigley of Winslow, wrote stating that as the Council was aware, the main sewer of Winslow had for many years emptied itself close to his house and premises. For some time that was not a serious matter but since then, through a mandate of the Councillors, every householder had been compelled to connect his drains and soil pipes with the said sewer.  Nearly the whole of the sewage of the town was now directed into it and consequently vomited its pestiferous and foul contents, with its volume of sewer gas, within twenty yards of his premises…but he made bold to assert that the moneys carelessly expended during the last few years in shoring up annually the daily extending chasm which carried the water through Mr. McCorquodale’s and Miss King’s fields, would have almost paid for extending the covered drain to a fair limit…
  Mr Neal proposed that the clerk write to Mr. Wigley, stating that the Council had already decided to extend the sewer, but they did not propose to commence until September in order not to interfere with the grass crop.  He had been down to view the place that morning but he could smell nothing.  Mr. Wigley said the sewer was 20 yards from his premises, but those premises were not his house, but his paddock.  The house was 120 yards away at least…

1903: Buckingham Advertiser, 5 Sep
  ODDFELLOWS FETE.- Undaunted by the failure of last week the committee ventured again on Monday evening with their illuminated fete, and were on this occasion favoured with a beautiful evening, fine, mild and still, showing off the varied illuminations to perfection.  Mr. Wigley again placed his grounds at the committee’s disposal, the only alteration being that in consequence of the wetness of the ground the dance was held on the higher level in the paddock, instead of on the lawn in front of the house.  Coloured lights and lanterns were everywhere, and looked at their very best, particularly round the fountain and viewed from the terrace.  The confetti battle as usual caused great fun, but the dance was the most popular pastime, and was indulged in to the strains of the town band.  No doubt the attendance would have been greater on an early-closing night, but considering the season and the short notice it was very good, and the large staff of workers are to be congratulated on their success.

1907: Will of G.D.E. Wigley proved
Leaves his real estate to trustees

1910: Valuation (TNA, IR58/2349 no.322)
Situation                      Sunny Lawn Winslow       
Description                 Brick & Tile House, Garden, stables, washhouse & Paddock
Extent                          About 2 acres
Occupier                     Mrs Wigley
Owner                         Geo Wigley & Sons for trustees of GDE Wigley
Interest of Owner         Part Freehold & part Copyhold of Manor of Winslow
Estimated Rent             £90 - 100
Who pays (a) Rates and Taxes (b) Insurance             (a)   T (b)  TL
Who is liable for repairs         TL             
Fixed Charges, Easements, Common Rights and Restrictions
Quit Rent.  Fine                                  Old sewer drains from 300 & 318
Former Sales  Dates               No Sale
Owner’s Estimate Gross Value           Geo Wigley & Sons, Winslow
Site Value Deductions Claimed          Yes
The Paddock belongs to this not 323
[red] ON FORM 37
[stamp] 29 JAN 1915
Particulars, description and note made on inspection
Brick & Tile House
3 Offices, drawing room, hall, kitchen, scullery, pantry & larder, dining room & morning room
5 bedrooms. Bathroom & W.C.                     
Bedroom & 2 attics above
Cellar                                                              
 1A 3R 38P                                                                     
Charges, Easements and Restrictions affecting Market Value of Fee Simple
The garden & summer house quiet position commanding extensive unobstructed views
[red] pt.V14944 Wigley to Wigley     £200    13/1/19
[red] pt.V14411 Wigley to Shirley     £150    30/10/18
[red] pt.V14410 Wigley to Shirley     £1600  30/10/18
Valuation – Market Value of Fee Simple in possession of whole property in its present condition           £2025
Deduct Market Value of Site under similar circumstances, but if divested of structures, timber, fruit trees, and other things growing on the land                                                                    £320
Difference Balance, being portion of market value attributable to structures, timber &c.                        £1705
Divided as follows:-
Buildings and Structures                     £1705
Market Value of Fee Simple in its present condition (as before)                   £2025
GROSS VALUE                                                                                  £2025
[entries in left hand margin]
[green] 15176 Herbert H. Wigley died 31.7.1917
[red]  pt.V16737 Shirley to Haddock @ £1850 20/6/19
Description of Buildings                                
Greenhouse     (Hot water)
Brick & Slate  Wood barn, coal house & 2 W.Cs.
Brick & Tile    Harness room, 2 loose boxes
                        Coach house & Loft over
(Stabling is believed to be Copyhold)
Brick & Slate  Wash house (Copyhold)
Wood & Slate Cowhouse (4)
Greenhouse with hot water pipe
Ord No                        Area
123                  .828
208                  .938
206 pt              .222
                        1.988 acres
GROSS VALUE                                                                                              £2025
Less value attributable to Structures, timber &c. (as before)                        £1705
FULL SITE VALUE                                                                                        £  320
Gross Value (as before)                                                                                  £2025
Less deductions in respect of –
Fixed Charges including –
Fee Farm Rent, rent seek, quit rent, chief rents, rent of Assize          £1
If Copyhold, Estimated Cost of Enfranchisement                               £24
Restrictions                                                                                         £    25
TOTAL VALUE                                                                                   £2050   

1910: manor court, 19 Sep
Surrender: Sidney Prudden Wigley of Winslow land agent
Herbert Henry Wigley land agent
George Osbome M.A. Trustees of will of George Davys Edward Wigley deceased
Admission: Mrs Mary Louisa Selby Lowndes wife of Meyrick Edward Selby Lowndes
All that Messuage or Tenement situate in Winslow aforesaid with the brewhouse and stable adjoining and a cottage formerly part of the stable but now pulled down and the coach house formerly a malting sometime since in the occupation of John Cowley afterwards of George Cowley late of James King then of the said G D E Wigley and now of the said S P Wigley H H Wigley and G Osbome

1911: Census
Sunny Lawn, 12 rooms

Laura Wigley Head widow 68 Private means b. Hitchin
Jessie Laura Do Dau single 41 Private means b. Winslow
Herbert Henry Do Son single 31 Auctioneer, valuer, surveyor and land & estate agent Do
Rose Kimble Servant single 18 Housemaid b. Winslow cum Shipton
Annie Elizabeth Robbins Servant single 22 Cook b. Bloxham

1911 & 1915: Directories
Wigley, Mrs    Sunny Lawn

1919: Spring electoral register
Shirley, Laurence Jeffery, The Walk
Shirley, Elizabeth Mary, ditto

1919: sale catalogue

With Vacant Possession. Close to the best Meets. WINSLOW, BUCKS.
10 minutes walk from Winslow Station (L. & N.W. Ry.) and in close proximity to Bletchley Junction (L. & N.W. Main Line), and 1½ miles from Winslow Road Station (Met. & G.C.R.)

MESSRS GEO. WIGLEY & SONS (S. P. WIGLEY) Are instructed to Sell by Auction on MONDAY, MAY 12TH, 1919, AT THE BELL HOTEL, WINSLOW, AT 3 O’CLOCK, (Subject to conditions to be then produced),

The Delightfully-placed Small COUNTRY HOUSE Known as“Sunny Lawn,” With South aspect and charming views,
Containing – 3 Reception Rooms (also two other rooms), 5 Principal Bedrooms, half-attic Bedroom, 2 Servants’ Rooms, Bathroom, and usual domestic offices.

DELIGHTFUL GARDENS With quaint old yew and box hedges, tennis lawn and vinery. Together with MODERN STABLING of 2 good loose boxes, harness room and coach-house, also a SMALL PADDOCK, The whole comprising an area of about 1½ ACRES. GAS LAID ON.  WATER SUPPLY BY PETROL ENGINE.

Close to the best Meets of the Whaddon Chase and Bicester Foxhounds, and within easy reach of the Grafton Country. One hour and a quarter from Euston. On the outskirts of the small country town of WINSLOW. With station on the L. & N.W. Railway, having good service of Trains to Euston and the City, Oxford and Banbury, and about 1½ miles from Winslow Road Station on the Joint Metropolitan and Great Central Railway.

Commanding charming views of the beautifully timbered Hills of Quainton, Occupies a secluded yet accessible position, is mostly creeper clad,
and contains the following accommodation:

GROUND FLOOR –
Pleasant Drawing Room, 15½ ft. x 15 ft. x 9 ft. 6in. high, overlooking the lawn.
Dining Room, With South aspect and uninterrupted views of the surrounding country, 16 ft. x 16 ft. x 9 ft. 6 in.
Morning Room, With similar views, 14 ft. x 15½ ft. x 9ft. 3in.
Also TWO OTHER ROOMS, with small ante-room, convertible to Billiard Room, or with the separate approach, are suitable for Reception Hall, Smoke Room, or Library.
THE DOMESTIC OFFICES, which are well shut off, comprise Good Kitchen, Pantry, Store Cupboard, Scullery, Larder, etc.

FIRST FLOOR:
Five Principal Bedrooms, Three being 15 ft. x 16 ft. x 9 ft. 6 in., 11 ft. x 15 ft. x 8 ft. 6 in., and 10 ft. x 12 ft. x 8 ft. respectively, and two (South aspect), having approach from a half-landing, 16 ft. x 15 ft. x 10 ft. 6 in. and 15 ft. x 14 ft. x 10 ft. 6in.
BATH ROOM (h. and c.), etc.   Linen Cupboard.

TOP FLOOR –
Pleasant half-attic Bedroom, with Verandah, and 2 Servants’ Attics.

The Charming Grounds Sloping to the South, with a delightful outlook over wooded country to the Quainton Hills, are a feature of the Property, with Quaint old Yew and Box Hedges. Gravelled Walks, and Lawns planted with a variety of evergreen and flowering shrubs.
TENNIS LAWN. ROSE PERGOLA, ROCKERY, FOUNTAIN. Excellent small Vinery and Peach-house.
The Kitchen Garden Is particularly productive, and planted with a variety of Fruit Trees, &c.
THE OUTBUILDINGS comprise Coal and Wood Barns, two W.C.s, &c.
MODERN STABLING Of 2 good Loose Boxes, Harness Room, Coach-house with Loft and Store-room over.
Adjoining is a SMALL PADDOCK. The whole comprising an area of about 1½ acres.

POSSESSION ON COMPLETION OF THE PURCHASE.
Gas is laid on to the premises and water is economically pumped by a Petrol Engine. Telephone Wires are also laid to the House.
The Tenant’s Fixtures have been valued by the Auctioneers at £35 9s. 6d.and are to be taken to by the purchaser at such valuation.  An inventory thereof will be produced at the sale.
Land Tax, 2s.
The Property is FREEHOLD with the exception of a very small portion thereof comprising the Stable, Harness Room and Coachhouse, which is Copyhold of the Manor of Winslow.  Quit rent, 6d. per annum.
The continuous iron bar fence on the east side of the property belongs to this lot, but is slightly within the boundary of the adjoining owner, the ditch having been piped and filled in.

1921: Census
Sunny Lawn, 14 rooms

Anna J. Jones Head married 48y 8m Home duties b. Southampton
Dorothy M. Jones Dau   14y 7m Booking clerk for J.C. Hawley & Son b. Onibury, Salop
Rosemary Jones Dau   10y 6m At school Do
Alfred J. Wells Servant married 43y 8m Stud Groom for Major Haddock, Winslow b. Peasmarsh, Sussex

1923: D/WIG/2/1/80
Valuation of fixtures at The Lawn, Maj. Haddock to purchaser

1924: Directory
Haddock, Major George B., The Lawn

1924: D/WIG/2/1/81
Valuation of furniture, Haddock to Macdonald

1928-39: Directories
MacDonald, Sir Kenneth M.C., The Lawn     

1930: Electoral register
Sunny Lawn: Brenda Frances Mann, Maud Alice Taylor, Thomas Wallser, Kate Wallser

1939: Hillier's Almanack
Sunny Lawn. Sir K.M. MacDonald, Kt., M.C.

1939: Register
13 The Walk

MacDonald Sir Kenneth 19/11 1878 m Banker Retired ARP Head Warden
MacDonald Lady Enid 28/6 1892 m Domestic work ARP Winslow First Aid Point
McDonald Morris Annie 2/6 1905 s House Maid  
Barfoot Wilks Mary 13/10 1917 s Cook  
Watson Constance 9/5 1923 s House Maid  

9-11 The Walk

Grade 2 listing
Pair of houses. C17 house of 3 bays extended one bay to east C19. Original house timber framed, now covered with whitewashed render. Old tile roof, half-hipped to street. Brick chimneys to right and between left-hand bays. Lobby entry with gabled turret over staircase to rear of left-hand stack. 2 storeys and attic. Ground floor has wooden casements, 2-light to left-hand bays, 3-light to right. First floor right-hand bays have barred horizontal sliding sashes. Small window over door. C20 wooden casements to street gable. 4-light to ground floor, 3-light to first floor and attic. 9-panel half-glazed door in trellis porch between left-hand bays. Extension to right is of whitewashed brick with slate roof, dentilled eaves, 2 storeys, paired bared casements and door to right.
AVDC's Conservation team notes that the timber framing of the building had been exposed by 1989. There are rendered panels between the rear elevation to alley and the gabled dormer over the stairs to the attic. Moulded and arched chimney breast in left-hand room. Lobby entry plan with large central stack of stone blocks. Stair to back of stack.

This property was built c.1703 if it has been correctly identified below. It was usually a single unit until c.1815, when it was divided into as many as four at times. It has now been reunited as one, called Just So Cottage. It has often been in the same ownership as Lawn House. The washhouses at the end of the garden join the outbuildings of Lawn House.

1704: Manor Court
John Seaton Yeoman on 29 Oct last surrendered by the steward a tenement lately erected in Great Horne Street with barn and outhouses, yards, gardens, now in the separate occupation of himself, John Keniston and Abraham Day. To John's own use until a marriage is solemnised between him and Elizabeth Rogers of Hardwick Spinster. Then to John for his life without impeachment of waste, then to Elizabeth for Mary Seaton his mother's life if Elizabeth lives so long, then to John's rightful heirs.

1704: Manor Court
John Seaton and Elizabeth his wife surrendered a messuage now in the occupation of John Keniston in Winslowe (except the Great Barn and "Lean to" and "Evedrops" belonging to it) with all outhouses, yards, gardens, backyards. To the use of William Smith and Sarah his wife for their lives, then the heirs of their bodies, or the rightful heirs of the survivor. Rent ¼d, fine 5s.
They surrendered the messuage in the occupation of Abraham Day with outhouses, yards, gardens, backyards. To the use of Robert Smith and Mary his wife and their heirs. Rent ¼d, fine 5s. Robert and Mary appear to have been William's parents.

1706: Manor Court
Robert Smith and Mary his wife surrendered a messuage in the occupation of Abraham Day in Winslow, with outhouses, barns, gardens, etc. To the use of Robert and Mary until a marriage is celebrated between Hugh Willis and Mary Smith, then to Hugh and Mary his wife, on condition to be void if they do not pay Robert and Mary an annuity of 20s for their lives. Rent ¼d, fine 5s.

1709: Manor Court
Hugh Willis on 19 Nov last surrendered a cottage in Great Horne Street in which he now lives. To the use of Joseph Bigg of Winslow Bricklayer, on condition that the surrender is to be void if Hugh pays him £15 15s on 18 Nov 1709 at Joseph’s domicile in Winslow. Joseph was called and did not come; 1st proclamation made.

1712: Manor Court
Hugh Willis and Ann his wife surrendered a messuage in Great Horn Street. To the use of Joseph Bigg of Winslowe Bricklayer and Mary his wife. Rent [blank], fine 5s.

1741: death of Joseph Bigg; his wife Mary survived him.

1754:  Will of Mary Bigg, widow
Leaves to "Stephen Bigg my Brother and his Heirs All that my Coppyhold Tenement Situate in Horn Street in Winslowe aforesaid with all priviledges and appurtenances there to belonging now in the Occupation of Hugh Willise the Elder"

1756: death of Stephen Bigg. Grace Tofield was his last surviving grandchild.

1764:  Will and inventory of Grace Tofield
I Give Devise and bequeath unto John Price of Winslow aforesaid Carpenter All that my Messuage or Tenement Situate and being in Great Horn Street in Winslow aforesaid wherein I now Dwell

1781    Land Tax
Price, John: himself 3s 7½ d

1786 & 1790   Land Tax
Price, John: himself 3s 11d

1792    18 October Will of John Price of Stewkley (recited below)

1794: Manor Court Books
            Admission of Thomas Price son of John Price of Stewkley carpenter deceased
All that copyhold cottage messuage or tenement situate standing and being in Winslow in the County of Bucks now or late in the occupation of Mrs Clark the ground of Mr Tukey [=Tookey] lying on the south part and the ground of Mr Tukey lying on the north part

1795    Land Tax
Price, Thomas: self 3s 11d

1805 & 1810   Land Tax
Price, Thomas: self 3s 11d

1814: burial of Thomas Price aged 54

1814:  Northampton Mercury, 27 Aug
Desirable Copyhold Estate, Winslow, Bucks. To  be  S O L D   by   A U C T I O N, By T. WOOD.
On Monday, August 29th, 1814, at the George Inn, Winslow, precisely at Three o’Clock in the Afternoon.
A Substantial Brick-built and Tiled MESSUAGE or TENEMENT, now in the Occupation of Widow Price; consisting of three comfortable Sleeping-Rooms, one Attic, Dwelling-House, Parlour, Cellar, and Pantry, with a Carpenter’s large Shop adjoining (formerly a Tenement), Yard and Garden, with a Well of good Water therein, situate in GREAT HORN-STREET, in WINSLOW, is in good Repair, and Possession may be had at Michaelmas next.
May be viewed by applying on the Premises, and further Particulars known of Mr. WILLIS, Solicitor, Winslow;  or Mr. WOOD, Land Agent, &c. Leighton-Buzzard.

1814: Manor Court
Admission of Richard Price of Leighton Buzzard labourer eldest son & heir of Thomas Price deceased son of John Price of Stewkley
Recites will of John Price of Stewkley 18 Oct 1792 leaving to son Thomas Price copyhold cottage messuage oe tenement then to eldest son of Thomas: All that copyhold cottage messuage or tenement situate standing and being in Winslow in the County of Bucks then or late in the occupation of Mrs Clark the ground of Mr Tukey lying on the south and north parts

1814  Land Tax
[blank] Price: Mrs Price          3s 11d

1815 manor court
Cond surr: Richard Price of Rushmoor Pond, Leighton Bussard, brickmaker & Martha his wife on 25 Feb 1815
To Benjamin Dodge of Steeple Claydon for £100 + 5% interest payale 25 Aug next
Messuage lately divided into 4 cottages in Winslow heretofore in the occupation of Mrs Clark, since of Thomas Price decd, now of Thomas Budd, Elizabeth Price widow, George Goodman & William Gibbs, ground now or late of Mrs Tookey S, ground now or late of Mr Tookey N, with edifices, buildings, barns, stables, yards, gardens.  RP admitted 1814 on death of Thomas Price his father and pursuant to will of John Price his grandfather.

1816:  Land Tax
Richard Price: Mrs Price & G. Goodman      3s 11d

1819: manor court
Surrender: Richard Price of Rushmoor Pond, Leighton Bussard brickmaker & Martha his wife on 7 Jan 1820
Consideration: £165 3s
Admission: John Cowley of Winslow surgeon & apothecary
Messuage lately divided into 4 cottages in Winslow heretofore in the occupation of Mrs Clark, since Thomas Price decd, now Thomas Goodger, Elizabeth Price widow, Ann Goodman widow & William Gibbs, ground late of John Tookey medical doctor decd S & N, with edifices buildings barns stables yards gardens.
RP admitted 1814 on death of Thomas Price his father, pursuant to will of John Price his grandfather.  Rent 4d, fine 5s.

1821 Land Tax
John Cowley: Thos Goodger  3s 11d

1822: manor court
Benjamin Dodge of Steeple Claydon blacksmith on 29 June last acknowledged to have received of John Cowley of Winslow surgeon & apothecary, purchaser from Richard Price, all monies under conditional surremder of 25 Feb 1815 by Richard Price of Rushmoor Pond, Leighton Bussard, brickmaker & Martha his wife for securing £100.

1823 Land Tax
John Cowley: Tho. Roads, B. Gates & others            3s 11d

1828 Land Tax
John Cowley: T. Roads, Buckley & Alderman          Tenements       3s 11d

1832    Land Tax
Cowley, John: T. Roads & W. Eden   tenements 3s 11d

1856: sold by executors of George Cowley

1871: manor court
Samuel Cole of Grandborough farmer held a messuage some years since divided into 4 cottages in Winslow, heretofore in the occupation of Mrs Clarke, since of Thomas Price decd, afterwards Thomas Goodger, Elizabeth Price widow, Ann Goodman widow & William Gibbs; then Thomas Roads, Francis Craker & Thomas Willis; now George Roads, Widow Craker & James Spooner.  Ground late of John Tookey doctor of physic decd lying on S & N.  Samuel Cole admitted 27 Oct 1856 on surrender of Henry Arnold Cowley & Frederick Budd, trustees of George Cowley decd.  He made will 28 Nov 1866, codicil 3 Nov 1869.  Devised to brother-in-law Alfred Barton all copyhold messuages in W.  Died 10 Sep 1870.  Will proved at Oxford 30 Jan 1871.  Alfred Barton innholder desires to be admitted.  Rent [blank], fine [blank]. 

1873: special court, 29 March
Surrender: Alfred Barton of Winslow innholder on 28 March
Admission: George Roads of Winslow carpenter
Consideration: £320
Copyhold messuage some years since divided into two cottages, heretofore in the occupation of Thomas Roads, Francis Craker & Thomas Willis, now George Roads, Francis Craker & James Spooner.  Ground late of John Tookey doctor of physic south & north.  With edifices, buildings, barns, yards, gardens.  AB admitted 1871 as devisee of Samuel Cole.  Rent 4d, fine 5s.

1873: manor court
Conditional surrender for £270: George Roads of Winslow carpenter & Eliza his wife on 29 March 1873
To David Thomas Willis
Messuage some years since divided into 4 cottages at Winslow, heretofore in the occupation of Thomas Roads, Frances Craker & Thomas Willis, now of George Roads, Frances Craker & James Spooner, the ground lateof John Tookey doctor of physic decd lying on the south and north parts thereof
GR admitted 29 March 1873 on surrender of Alfred Barton.

1882: Valuation (D/WIG/2/1/9)
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Valuation of Household Furniture & Stock in trade at Winslow Bucks late the property of Mr George Roads Carpenter deceased Taken for Administration September 5 1882
Sitting Room
paraffin Lamp
7 Windsor Chairs
1 Elbow Ditto
1 Library Ditto
1 Wheelback Windsor Chair
Deal folding Table with Drawer & ?Od’ Cover
Mahogany folding Table
Oak Ditto
Oak Bureau    
Clock in Oak Case
American time piece
Chimney Ornaments
Dresser with 2 Drawers Shelves & Cupboards
Scales & Weights
Corner Cupboard
Parlor
7 ½ Octave \[illegible]/ pianoforte
Walnut wood Centre Table & ?American Cloth Cover
Tapestry Brussels Carpet & Hearth Rug
Iron Fender & Set of Fire Irons
6 Mah(ogan)y Chairs with Horsehair Seats
1 Gentleman’s D(itt)o
Mah(ogan)y Music Stool with leather seat
Treadle Sewing Machine
Mah(ogan)y Couch with sprung seat & oil cloth cover
Pair Vases & Lustres
Chimney Ornaments
Chimney Glass in gilt Frame
6 pictures in glazed & Maple & gilt frames
Walnut wood work box
Books
                                                                                                _____________
Car(rie)d Forward                                                                   13        11        6
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Bed Room No.1
Mahogany Arabian Bedstead with ...ted pillows
6 flag seat chairs
Deal Dressing Table
Swing Glass
Painted Washstand & P(ar)t Service
Pitch pine [illegible]
Invalid Table ?Polished ?Elm
Silk Screen with Ebony Work frame
Pair Vases under glass shades
Chimney Glass
Ornaments
Fender
Oak Chest of 5 Drawers
American Time piece
Oak Elbow Antique Chair in green stamp’d Velvet
Papier-mache Tea tray
Carpet to Bedroom
Bedroom No 2
Stump Bedstead
Bedding
Mah(ogan)y Commode
           “          Tea ?Waiter
Large painted Deal box
Bedroom No 3
Tent Bedstead
Bedding
Painted Washstand & p(ar)t Service
       “     Dressing Table & Swing Glass
Linen Box (P(ain)t(e)d)
Brass Bedstead
Bedding
Painted Commode
                                                                                                _____________
Car(rie)d Forward                                                                   20        3         6

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Mahogany Chest of 6 Drawers
Bedside Carpets
Store Room
Perambulator
Stump Bedstead
Quantity Corn Sacks
2 Carving Servers
Q(uantit)y of Brown Ware
D(itt)o Blue & White Ware
D(itt)o Glass
Copper Warming Pan
Scullery
?Tinn pans
Saucepans
Galvd pail
Galvd [illegible]
Stock In Trade
3 Carpenters Benches each fitted with 1 Drawer & Vice
Quantity of S.... boards
Deal Pitch & Yellow pine ?Mouldings
Joiners Cramp
Pair smaller Ditto
Quantity of Carpenters Tools
3” Sawing forms
Turning Lathe
Nest of 16 Drawers
2 Tool Chests
Quantity of Paint & Tins
Spades Shovels &c
Hand truck
Quantity of Elm boards

Wearing Apparel

Am(ou)nt of Valuation                                                                       £32      18        6
Stock in Trade             10        17        0
Furniture                     22          1        6

1894: Buckingham Express, 24 March
THE STOCK-IN-TRADE of a CARPENTER, including Turning Lathe, Benches, and a quantity of well-seasoned Yellow Deal Boards and Battens, Patent Rose Nails, Carpenters’ Tools, Ladders, &c., Hand Truck on Springs, with moveable top, 90 lots of Household FURNITURE, comprising Walnut Centre Tables, Mahogany Couch, 6 Mahogany-framed Chairs, Easy Chairs, Reading Chair, Chimney Glasses in gilt frames, “Howe” Lockstitch Treadle Sewing Machine, Bedroom Furniture, and other miscellaneous items, to be Sold by Auction, by MR. GEO. WIGLEY,
On TUESDAY, MARCH 27th, 1894, at Twelve o’clock, on the premises, Horn Street, Winslow, by direction of Mrs. George Roads, who is leaving the neighbourhood.

1895: sold to G.D.E. Wigley

1909: Manor Court, 15 Feb                   D 82/9/170
Admission of Sidney Prudden Wigley of Winslow land agent; Herbert Henry Wigley land agent; George Osborne of ‘Baroco’ Cavendish Avenue Cambridge, Trustees of the will of George Davys Edward Wigley deceased
[inter alia] All that copyhold messuage sometime since divided into four cottages or tenements and now used and occupied as two cottages situate and being in Winslow aforesaid heretofore in the occupation of Thomas Roads Francis Cracker [=Frances Craker] and Thomas Willis afterwards of George Roads Francis Cracker and James Spooner since of William Stonell and Mary Burrell and now of Stonell & Burrell the ground lately of John Tuckey Doctor of Physic and late George Davys Edward Wigley deceased lying on the south and north parts thereof
George Davys Edward Wigley admitted 11 February 1895 on surrender of Sarah Cowley Willis Thomas Price Willis and David Thomas Willis

3-5 Bell Walk

Listing: Grade II.  2 small houses, formerly a single 3-bay house. C17-early C18, timber frame exposed inside, whitewashed render to front and left gable with black painted band course. Tiled roof, brick stack between left-hand bays. 2 storeys and attic, 3 bays. Leaded windows: 2-light in right-hand bays, 4-light to ground floor left with 3-light above. C20 3-light casement in hipped dormer Ledged 6-panel door between left-hand bays, C20 door between right-hand bays with minimal wooden surround and hood on brackets.

1725: Sun fire insurance, 25 March    11936/15/415/23796
Joseph Gurney of Winslow schoolmaster                                                     
For his now dwelling house situate in the town aforesaid   £200
For his goods etc inclosed in the same   £100
In all       £300

1727: Will of Joseph Gurney (proved 1728)
... Unto my Loving Wife Dorothy Gurney I give & bequeath my Dwelling-House out-houses, & appurtenances thereto belonging (according to a surrender made of the same which now lies in ye hands of Mr Peter Stuchberry, & Mr Wm Hobbs) for her Natural life ...

At least 10 proclamations for the heirs of Joseph Gurney were made at the manor court. There are references to Dorothy Gurney as an occupier but not as a copyholder.

1770: manor court
John Hall of Winslow, Mason and Esther his wife in open court surrendered Messuage in W with all outhouses and buildings.  To the use of Richard North of Steeple Cleydon, Yeoman, who desired to be admitted.  Rent 2d, fine 5s.

1780: manor court
Richard North late of Twyford Yeoman held a messuage in Winslow now or late in occupation of Thomas Hazard and William Goodman.  John North of Twyford is his nephew and heir at law and desires to be admitted. 

1781: manor court
John North of Twyford Yeoman customary tenant and Ann his wife on 30 April 1781 surrendered messuage in Winslow (lately divided into two) now in several occupations of William Goodman and Thomas Hazard, with houses, outhouses, edifices, buildings, barns, stables, yards, gardens, orchards, backsides etc.  John North was admitted as heir of his late uncle Richard North deceased on 26 Oct last.  To the use of Thomas Rawbone of W Schoolmaster. 

1814: manor court
Surrender: Thomas Rawbone sr of Winslow schoolmaster in consideration of natural love and affection
Admission: Thomas Rawbone of W schoolmaster his son, to hold after TR sr’s death
Messuage near Pillow’s Ditch formerly in occupation of Richard Gibbs, now TR sr, with the little yard thereto adjoining and the coal hole in the cellar under the messuage [this was sold to John Morecraft in 1838] 1
+ the barn in the yard, heretofore Zacharias Cooley’s, now TR’s, and the little garden on the south end of the barn, with liberty of ingress to the yard through the yard late ZC’s and now TR’s, and use of the well in the yard, and liberty of ingress to the barn through the gateway and yard belonging to the messuages late of Benjamin Ingram and now of Matthew Mead with horses, carts and carriages
+ Messuage (formerly 2 tenements) formerly in occupation of William Goodman & Thomas Hazard, now TR. 2
TR admitted 1778 on surrender of Mary Goldsworth & others, and 1781 on surrender of John North.  Rents 2d + 4d, fine 10s.

1838: manor court
Surrender: Thomas Rawbone late the younger of Winslow schoolmaster, now of Grafton Street, Fitzroy Sq, Middx, innholder & Mary his wife on 22 June 1838 for £135
Admission: Alfred Barton of Winslow innholder 2
Messuage (formerly 2 tenements) in Winslow formerly in occupation of William Goodman & Thomas Hazzard, afterwards of Thomas Rawbone the elder, now of George Grace.
+ barn in the yard near the messuage “and also the said Yard, and the little Garden lying on the South end of the said Barn, and on part of which a Building used as a School room and Chambers over the same was some years since built by the said Thomas Rawbone the elder."
Except “all rights of way or passage heretofore to and from the hereditaments hereby surrendered into and through the yard late of the said Thomas Rawbone the elder and recently sold by the said Thomas Rawbone the surrenderer to John Morecraft, and also save and except the liberty of using the well in the said last mentioned yard).  Rent 4d, fine 5s.

Surrender: Thomas Rawbone [as above] for £85
Admission: John Morecraft of Winslow butcher 1
Messuage, cottage or tenement near a certain Pool or Ditch (some time since filled up) called Pillows Ditch, formerly in occupation of Richard Gibbs afterwards Thomas Rawbone sr and now Sophia King, and little yard adjoining with the coal hole under the said messuage, and liberty to use the well in the yard adjoining, and liberty of ingress “through the Gateway and Yard belonging to the messuages or tenements formerly of Joseph Harding, since of Benjamin Ingram, afterwards of Matthew Mead and John Rolls and Philip Payne, now John Morecraft, with horses carts and carriages.
Except “a Barn situate ... in the Yard near or adjoining to the said Messuage or Tenement, the Building erected on the said Yard or some part thereof and now used as a School Room and Chambers over the same and a little Garden Plot lying at the south end of the said Barn”
Thomas Rawbone the surrenderer admitted 24 Oct 1814 on surrender of Thomas Rawbone the elder.
Rent 2d, fine 5s.

1841 manor court: part of mortgage by Alfred Barton
... a messuage (formerly 2 tenements) in Winslow formerly in the occupation of William Goodman & Thomas Hazzard, afterwards Thomas Rawbone sr, now George Grace + barn in the yard near the messuage + the yard & little garden lying on the south end of the barn, on part of which a building used as a school room and chambers over the same were some years since built by Thomas Rawbone sr.  AB admitted 29 Oct 1838 on surrender of Thomas Rawbone & Mary his wife.

1872: Bucks Herald, 13 July
TO LET AT WINSLOW.
  A CONVENIENT HOUSE, situate in the upper part of Horn-street, Winslow, suitable for any business requiring room, containing 2 sitting-rooms, a large room, which has been used as a schoolroom, and 4 bedrooms; small garden with wash-house and coal-house.
  Apply to MR. JAMES KING, Auctioneer, Winslow.

1899: Buckingham Advertiser, 15 April
WINSLOW
FOUR SUBSTANTIALLY BUILT BRICK AND TILED FREEHOLD COTTAGES, Situate in the centre of the Town, and in the Market Square,
TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, BY MR. GEO. WIGLEY On FRIDAY, April 21st, 1899, at the Bell Hotel Winslow, at 4 o’clock in the afternoon, in one lot
  The Property comprises a Brick and Tiled Cottage with front sitting-room and bay window, 2 bedrooms, attic and cellar, and let to James Stairs at 2/6 per week.  A Brick and Tiled Cottage with 2 sitting-rooms, 2 bedrooms, scullery and cellar, let to Harry Foskett, at 2/6 per week. A similar Cottage adjoining, with sitting-room, bedroom, attic, scullery and cellar, let to John Walker, at 2/6 per week.  A Brick and Tiled Cottage, with 2 rooms on the ground floor, 2 bedrooms, attic and cellar, let to Joseph Viccars, at 2/- per week.
  The property is very centrally situate, adjoining Horn Street, Winslow, and has brick and slated and boarded Barns, Court Yards, etc.
This refers to 3-5 Bell Walk and 1 The Walk (divided into two). The purchaser was E.A. Illing.

Cross Keys

Philip son of Philip Bayly bap.1651 bur.1678

Philip Bayly bur.1682

John son of Philip & Mary bap.1696

Philip son of Philip & Elizabeth bap.1705

Benjamin son of Philip & Elizabeth bap.1707

John son of Philip & Elizabeth bap.1712

1697: fire
Philip Bayly, Daniel Coley, Joseph Harding, Francis Dorsett, George Jennings, and Richard Tring, all of Winslow, to be allowed £2 each in answer to their petition for relief.

1698: manor court
Philip Bayly and Mary his wife surrendered a cottage now in his own occupation (the shop belonging to it excepted) to the use of Richard Wiseman of Bourton in the parish of Buckingham Daryman. On condition that the surrender will be void if they pay him the full sum of £30 15s on 26 April following at his dwelling in Bourton. Richard sought admission. Rend 6d, fine 5s.

1720: will of Philip Bayley, collar-maker (proved 1721)
I Give Devise and Bequeath unto my said two sonns Philipp Bayley and John Bayley and to their heires All my Estate Right Title & Equity of Redempcon which I (cann or may) have or claime of in and to All that Copyhold Mesuage Cottage or Tenement in Winslowe aforesaid wherein I now dwell...

1722: manor court
Philip Bayly and John Bayly and his wife Elizabeth (who was examined by Nicholas Merwin the steward) on 5 Feb last surrendered all title to a messuage or cottage where their father Philip Bayly lives. To the use of the said John Bayly, on condition that if the said Philip Bayly pays him £27 10s on 25 March next, and £5 within two years of Philip the father's death, it is to be for Philip's use.

   
6 February 1727[/8] Sun Insurance 11936/24/612/43963
Philip Bailey of Winslow collarmaker    
     
On his now dwelling house and shop only in Winslow aforesaid being under one roof timber and thatched   £150
Household goods and stock in trade therein   50
    _____
    £200

1742: manor court
George Southam gent., only son, heir and executor of George Southam of Croton, Northants, deceased, and Philip Bayly of Winslowe Collermaker surrendered a messuage in Winslowe in Philip's occupation, the common streets east, west and north, Mrs Worrall's house south. To the use of Benjamin Bayly of St Brides Lane, Fleet Street, London, Carpenter. Rent [blank], fine 5s. Must be a transfer of mortgage

1753-65: Alehouse recognizances
Cross Keys: Thomas Hughes

1766-67: Alehouse recognizances
Cross Keys: John Roads
It disappears in 1771

1779: Manor court
Surrender: Benjamin Bailey of West Drayton, Bucks, Gent by James Burnham his attorney
Admission: Nicholas Bailey of Berkhamstead Sadler and Collarmaker
Messuage in Winslow late in the occupation of Thomas Hughes deceased [buried at Winslow in 1767] called the Cross Keys now in the occupation of John Tombs or undertenants. Rent 6d, fine 5s.

1780: Special Court
Surrender: Nicholas Bailey of Berkhampstead St Peter Collarmaker & Mary his wife
Admission: Richard Gibbs of Winslow Yeoman & Hannah his wife
Messuage Cottage or Tenement lately called the Cross Keys and now or late in the Tenure or Occupation of John Tombs. Rent 3d, fine 10s.

1781: Land Tax
Richard Gibbs labourer: self 3s 8½d

1784: Manor court
Richard Gibbs late of Winslow Labourer held a messuage or cottage called the Cross Keys late in the occupation of the said Robert [sic] Gibbs deceased; died since the last court.  Matthew Gibbs of Winslow [blank] is only son and heir of Richard Gibbs.  1st proclamation.

1785: Manor court
At a special court on 21 Aug 1780 Richard Gibbs of Winslow yeoman and Hannah his wife were admitted to messuage cottage or tenement in Winslow then lately called the Cross Keys and then or late in the occupation of John Tombs. At this court it is presented by the Homage that Hannah Gibbs died in the Lifetime of Richard and Richard Gibbs died since the last court and Matthew Gibbs of Winslow an Infant under 21 is son and heir of Richard.  Now by Ann Capp of Winslow widow his aunt appointed to be his Guardian he desires to be admitted.  Rent [blank], fine [blank]. Ann Capp is appointed Guardian.

1785: Land Tax
Overseers of the poor: [blank] 4s 0d

1790: Land Tax
Overseers of the poor: late Rd Gibbs' house 4s 0d

1795: Land Tax
Overseers of the poor: Matthew Gibbs house 4s 0d

1796: Manor court
Surrender: Matthew Gibbs of Winslow bricklayer customary tenant & Mary his wife, in open court
Admission: John Tookey of Winslow surgeon
Messuage / cottage now or lately called the Cross Keys, now or late in the occupation of John Tombs.  Rent [ ]  fine [ ]

1797-1805: Land Tax
Dr Tookey: self (late Matthew Gibbs): House 4s 0d

1810-16: Land Tax
Dr Tookey: self (late Matthew Gibbs) 4s 0d redeemed

1820: Special court, 22 April
John Tookey held a messuage in Winslow formerly in the occupation of John Bradshaw, now William Wilding.  Admitted 1790 on surrender of Richard Ingram & Susannah his wife.

1790: Surrender: Richard Ingram of W victualler customary tenant and Susanna his wife on 19 May last
Admission: John Tookey of W surgeon apothecary and man midwife
Messuage in W late in occupation of Sarah Goodier widow now of John Breadshaw with yard garden backside. Rent [ ] fine [ ] [1818: burial of Sarah Goodger aged 88, ?widow of Thomas]

1788:    Surrender:  Richard Ingram of Winslow victualler
Admission:  Richard Barton of Winsiow victualler
All that barn consisting of two Bay situate standing and being in Winslow aforesaid within the said Manor now in the Tenure or Occupation of William Walker and adjoining to the Messuage or Tenement late in the Tenure or Occupation of Sarah Goodier widow together with all Ways Watercourses privileges and appurtenances whatsoever to the said Barn belonging used or in any wise appurtaining

1786: Surrender: Richard Ingram of W victualler cust. ten. & Susanna his wife
To Richard Barton of W victualler, who came but refused to take
Barn consisting of 2 bays in W now in occ of William Walker, adjoining messuage late in occ of Sarah Goodier widow.

1779: fire insurance
Richard Ingram victualler [Sow & Pigs]
Five houses only adjoining in Great Horn Street in Winslow aforesaid in the tenure of himself John Gent mason brick and tiled      150
Barn and stable adjoining  thatched   15
House only separate  brick and tiled  in the tenure of Thomas Goughton labourer  65
Barn only adjoining  brick wall between  thatched

1779: Benjamin Ingram
He held by rent of 8d 3 Messuages in W in occ of his son Richard Ingram, John Gent and Sarah Goodier widow.  By will dated 22 Oct 1778 he devised them to his son Richard Ingram who desires to be admitted.  Fine 10s.  Richard Ingram & Susanna his wife then surrender messuage in occ of John Gent and messuage late in occ of RI but now of Henry Healey. To use of Richard & Susanna for their lives, then to Richard’s heirs.  Rent 8d, fine 5s. CAN'T TRACE THIS EARLIER. DOESN'T SEEM TO BE IN LAND TAX

And a messuage then or lately called the Cross Keys.  Admitted 1796 on surrender of Matthew Gibbs.
By will of 10 Nov 1802 bequeathed all to Henrietta his wife for her life or until marriage, then to be equally divided between his two children.  Henrietta Tookey widow desires to be admitted.  Rents 2d + 6d, fine 10s.  John Tookey the son & Henrietta Tookey spinster the daughter admitted to the reversion.
All then surrender in consideration of £90 to Richard Barton of Winslow innholder: a messuage now in the occupation of William Wilding. And a barn (formerly a messuage called the Cross Keys).

1821 & 1823: Land Tax
Richard Barton: self and William Wilding 4s 0d redeemed

1821: Will of Richard Barton, proved 1823
And as to all my Cottage or Tenement in Winslow aforesaid in the occupation of Joseph Lee together with the Barn and little Stable lately called the Cross Keys and my Close of Freehold land in Swanbourne aforesaid in my own occupation ... I give and devise the same and every part thereof unto my son Alfred Barton

1825: manor court
Admission of Richard Barton’s trustees to (inter alia)
Messuage in Winslow heretofore in occupation of John Bradshaw, now William Wilding.
+ messuage or cottage called the Cross Keys in occupation of RB decd.  Admitted 2 April 1820 on surrender of John Tookey & others.

1828: Land Tax
Richard Barton: self and William Wilding: House & stable 4s 0d redeemed

1830: manor court
Richard Barton innholder & malster held amongst others:
... barn and stable heretofore a messuage lately called the Cross Keys formerly in the occupation of RB.  RB admitted at special court April 1820 on surrender of John Tookey & others.
By will of 26 Sep 1821 devised unto James Hill liquor merchant & Charles Willis gent all freehold & copyhold on trust for Ann Barton his wife, then for such estate as she should appoint, or otherwise to his son Alfred Barton.  ... Barn & stable now in occupation of Alfred Barton.  Subject to payment of a legacy. Ann died since without having executed any direction.  Now Alfred desires to be admitted.  Rents 9d, fine 10s.

1832: Land Tax
Alfred Barton: self and James Yeulett: House & stable 4s 0d redeemed

1840: Manor court
Surrender: Mary Ann Barton & Sarah Barton of W spinsters
Consideration: £50 to each of them
Admission: Alfred Barton of W innholder
Two undivided moieties of barn of two bays in W formerly in occ of William Walker, afterwards Richard Barton sr & Richard Barton jr, now Alfred Barton, adjoining messuage formerly in occ of Sarah Goodier
+ messuage heretofore in occupation of James Bradshaw, William Wilding & James Yeulett, now William Turner, with a small stable thereto adjoining in occ of Alfred Barton
Mary Ann & Sarah admitted 25 Oct 1830 as sisters and co-devisees under will of Richard Barton jr. Rent 5d, fine 10s.

1841: Manor court (part of mortgage by Alfred Barton)
2 undivided moieties of barn consisting of 2 bays in W formerly in occ of William Walker, afterwards Richard Barton sr & Jr, now Alfred Barton, adjoining messuage formerly in occ of Sarah Goodier.
+ messuage in W heretofore in occ of James Bradshaw William Wilding & James Yeulett, now William Turner, with small stable thereto adjoining in occ of Alfred Barton.
AB admitted 26 Oct 1840 on surrender of Mary Ann & Sarah Barton.
+ barn and stable heretofore a messuage lately called the Cross Keys, formerly in occupation of Richard Barton the late father of Alfred, now of Alfred. AB admitted 25 Oct 1830 on death of Ann Barton his mother and as devisee of Richard Barton his father.

Church rate
1838-1851/2 William Turner (owner Mr Barton)

Census 1841
3-38     William Turner

Census 1851
1-158   William Turner, ostler

Church rate
1852-3-1854/5             George Cave

1876: Alfred Barton sale
LOT 3. A LARGE STABLE, with LOFT over, and brick fence for manure, in the owner's occupation.
LOT 4. COTTAGE with Two Rooms above and Two below, with Wood and Coal Barn, and Garden, Pump, and good supply of Water; in the occupation of George Smith, at the yearly rent of £6.
LOT 5. A LARGE BUILDING, containing Two-stall Stable and Chaise-house, with large Lofts over, in the owner's occupation.

1878: manor court
Surrender: W.H. French on 26 June 1878
Admission: G.D.E. Wigley
Consideration: £165
Stable and Chaise House and the brick fence for Manure adjoining thereto situate in Cowleys Walk formerly a messuage called The Cross Keys but many years since converted into a Barn and stable as the same was for many years in the occupation of the said G.D.E. Wigley. And messuage cottage or tenement with the small Barn and garden thereto adjoining situate in or near Cowley's Walk formerly in the occupation of James Bradshaw William Wilding and James Yeulett afterwards of William Turner and now of George Smith. WHF was admitted on 29 Oct 1877 on surrender of Alfred Barton. Rent 6d, fine 15s.

Warehouse

1696: manor court
Benjamin Leach deceased, before he died, on 2 Nov last, surrendered through Nicholas Merwin gent. and Robert Spooner all his piece of land called the Back Yard in Winslow, the yard and ground of William Gyles sr south and east, the yard of Joseph Harding west, with all barns, stables, outhouses, Hovells, etc. To the use of Samuel Norman of Winslow grocer. Frances Leach, widow, surrendered all her interest and title of dower to Samuel Norman. Rent [blank], fine 5s. Samuel Norman then had his wife Martha made joint tenant. Rent [blank], fine 5s.

1722: manor court
Daniel Gyles surrendered a piece of land in Winslowe, formerly parcel of a close belonging him called the Home Close, which was divided from the other part of the close by Daniel's father William Gyles deceased to build a house or structure called the Meeting House, with the structure lately erected there extending from the ground of Mr Samuel Norman 43½ feet to the south and from the garden late Joseph Harding's 25 feet to the east, and liberty of ingress at all times to the Meeting House or parcel of land in and through the backyards, yards and "Gatewayes" belonging to Daniel, leading from the said house to the street near the "Poole" called Pillers Ditch ... The piece of land extends from the ground of Mr Norman allocated for the Evesdropps of his barn 43½ feet to the south, from the garden late Joseph Harding's 25 feet to the east, and liberty of ingress [as above].

1759: manor court
Samuel Norman of Henley surrendered a messuage in Winslow now in the occupation of John Spratley with Barn and Stable. To the use of James Hall of Winslow Gentleman. Fine 5s.

1774: manor court (appointment of new Meeting House trustees)
And also the House and Building since erected thereupon called the Meeting House and the appurtenances thereunto belonging which said piece or parcel of ground extends from the Ground of the said James Hall (allowed from the Eaves Drops of his Barn) forty three feet and an half southward and from the Garden of the late Joseph Harding and now of Benjamin Ingram twenty five feet Eastward and also free Liberty of Ingress Egress and Regress Way and Passage at all times to and from the said building called the Meeting House and parcel of the Ground thereunto belonging in and through the Backside Yards and Gateways late belonging to the said Daniel Gyles deceased leading to and from the said meeting House into the street near to a pool there called Pillers Ditch.

1781: manor court
James Hall late of W [blank] held by rent of [blank] messuage in W formerly in occ of John Spratley now of John Hall with barn, stable, died since last court.  John Hall of W [blank] is only son and heir and desires to be admitted.  Fine [blank] 

1781: Fire insurance
John Hall of Winslow bricklayer
On his now dwelling house stable and barn adjoining £100

1781: Land Tax
John Hall: self & Rd Hurd/Hurst 4s 8d
               John Cox 3s 9d

1782: manor court
Cond surr for £50: John Hall of W Bricklayer on 27 Oct 1781
To Thomas Ludgate of Swanbourne Dairyman
Messuage in W late in occ of James Hall now of John Hall with the Barn and Stable 

1786: Land Tax
John Hall: self & Judith Inwoods 5s 0½d
              : Richard Sharp 4s 0¾d

1788: manor court
At a court on 28 Oct 1782, homage presented surrender made on 27 Oct 1781 by John Hall of W bricklayer of messuage in W then late in occupation of James Hall, now of John Hall, with barn and stable.  To use of Thomas Ludgate of Swanbourne dairyman.  To be void if John pays £50 with interest on 27 May next.  Now comes Thomas Ludgate, and for that the said condition was not performed desires to be admitted tenant.  Rent [ ], fine [ ]

1789: manor court
Surrender: Thomas Ludgate of Swanbourne dairyman
Admission: John Hall bricklayer
Messuage in Winslow now or late in the occupation of John Hall.  Rent [ ], fine [ ]

1790: Land Tax
John Hall: self 5s 0¼d
              : Richard Sharp 4s 0¾d

1790: manor court
Conditional surrender: John Hall of W bricklayer and Hester his wife on 29 Oct 1789
To Sarah Wilkinson of Stony Stratford widow for £60 payable on 29 April next
Messuage now divided into 2 messuages in W now in occupations of John Hall and Jane Spratley widow, with stable and barn thereunto adjoining. [Receipt dated 28 March 1806]

1795: Land Tax
John Hall: self 5s 0¼d
              : Matthew Meads 4s 0¾d

1797-1805: Land Tax
John Hall: self & Thomas Allen 9s 1d

1805: manor court
Surrender: John Hall of W Bricklayer & Esther his wife
Admission: James Hall of W Bricklayer his son
Messuage (now divided into 3) in W heretofore in occ of JH, now of [ ] Kingston widow, Thomas Allen & JH.  JH admitted 28 Oct 1789 on surrender of Thomas Ludgate

1806: manor court
Cond surr: James Hall of W Bricklayer on 25 March last
To William Walker of W Butcher for £80 + interest on 25 Sep next
Messuage now divided into 3 Tenements in W heretofore in occ of John Hall, now of George Eggleton John Healey & John Hall with Stable and Barn adjoining.  James Hall admitted at last court. [Receipt dated 7 Feb 1831]

1810-14: Land Tax
James Hall: self & Cockerill 9s 1d

1816: Land Tax
James Hall: self & John Sharpe 9s 1d

1821: Land Tax
James Hall: self & J. Cheney 9s 1d

1823: Land Tax
Mrs Hall: self & B. Dudley 9s 1d

1825: manor court
James Hall of W victualler held messuage (now in 3 tenements) in W formerly in occ of John Hall & others, now of Hannah Verney widow & George French ... James Hall [=James Gibbs Hall] an infant his only son and heir desires by Penelope Hall his mother to be admitted. 

1828: Land Tax
Mrs Hall: self & J. Rivett: House & malting 9s 1d

1831: manor court
Conditional surrender by James Gibbs Hall of Winslow malster & Alice his wife and Penelope Hall widow of James Hall victualler on 15 March for £400.  5s paid to Penelope.
To William Knibbs of Stratton Audley farmer
Messuage (late 3 tenements) formerly in occupation of John Hall and others, since of Hannah Verney widow and George French, now of James Gibbs Hall, with the malting some time since erected on part of the ground adjoining.

1832: Land Tax
James Gibbs Hall: self & G. Maydon: House & malting 9s 1d

1839: manor court
Surrender: James Gibbs Hall late of W malster now of 10 Bedford Street Commercial Road Middx printer c.t. & Alice his wife on 6 May 1839
Consideration: £375
Admission: George Maydon of W butcher & malster and Mildred Ann his wife for their lives, then George’s heirs.
Messuage (late in 3 tenements) formerly in occ of John Hall and others, since of Hannah Verney widow & George French, late of JGH, now of Alice Harding, with the malting some time since erected on part of the ground adjoining, now in occ of GM
JGH admitted by Penelope Hall widow his mother and guardian 31 Oct 1825 as only son & heir of James Hall.  Rent 2d, fine 10s.

1877: manor court
Trustees of George Maydon (d.19 Sep 1876) admitted to:
All that messuage (formerly in three Tenements) formerly in the occupation of James Gibbs Hall and Alice Harding with the Malting some time since erected and build on part of the Ground adjoining formerly in the occupation of George Maydon and now of George Davys Edward Wigley

1878: manor court
Surrender: Mildred Ann Maydon, John Maydon & Lynch Conway Maydon on 19 June 1878
Admission: George Davys Edward Wigley of Winslow auctioneer
Consideration: £70
Piece of ground now used as a right of way to the sale yard of G.D.E. Wigley. And piece of ground now used as a yard situate and being on the south east side of the building formerly used as a Malting ... for many years in the occupation of George Maydon now of G.D.E. Wigley. Rent 2d, fine 5s.
[note in margin: S.P. Wigley & another 15-2-09]
Surrender: as above
Admission: William Henry French of Winslow ironmonger
Consideration: £205
Messuage formerly in three tenements now converted into and used as a Warehouse formerly in the occupation of James Gibbs Hall and Alice Harding late of Edward Baldwin and now of the said W.H. French. And building now used as a Warehouse and formerly part of a Malting standing on part of the ground adjoining to the said messuage late in the occupation of George Maydon and now of the said W.H.F.



 

 

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