c.1885
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Pockthorpe
towermill |
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c.1885 |
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Jeremiah James
Colman bought Pockthorpe_smockmill in March in 1804 and sometime during the next ten years
it was demolished and replaced by Pockthorpe towermill on the same site. Prior to moving
to Pockthorpe, J. J. Colman ran the old wooden watermill at Bawburgh.
During its years the towermill was also known as Bagshaw's Mill, Bayfield's
Mill and St Paul's Mill. In 1814, Jeremiah Colman took over Stoke_Holy_Cross_watermill and Edward Ames' stock of mustard. |
Pockthorpe towermill stood on land between Magdalen Road and Silver Road, approximately where St. Olaves Road was later laid. |
Pockthorpe towermill replaced the smockmill that stood on the same site. The smockmill in turn replaced an earlier postmill and the its tower was built over the postmill's roundhouse. After the smockmill was demolished, the 58 ft. roundhouse remained and was used for storage. |
Pockthorpe towermill had a 6 storey tower and stood on land between Magdalen Road and Silver Road, approximately where Knowsley Road was later laid. The mill used patent sails to drive 3 pairs of stones and later, a 10 h.p. steam engine to drive an additional 2 pairs of stones. By at least 1882 the mill had lost its sails and was only using a steam engine with a 12 h.p. and Boiler, driving four pairs of Stones |
Mill grinding capacity in 1841: |
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Arthur Bayfield was the next miller. He was there by 1820, when there was an accident at the mill. |
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On Sunday last an inquest was taken at the Trowel and Hammer public-house,
without St. Stephen's Gates, before William Bell, Gent. Coroner, on view
of the body of Stephen Sutton, aged 17, or thereabouts, who died in consequence
of being struck with a mill sail. The deceased was servant to Mr. Bayfield,
in the hamlet of Pockthorpe, and in endeavouring to pass between the sails
some part of them unfortunately struck his head. - he was immediately
conveyed to the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital, where he survived a short
time. Several witnesses were called, who proved the facts. - Verdict,
Accidental Death. |
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Arthur Bayfield was born on the 5th February 1797 at Antingham, Norfolk, the son of William and Mary Bayfield. |
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Pockthorpe towermill was marked on the 1830 and 1834 maps. Arthur Bayfield was listed in Pigot's directory of 1830 as being at this and Crook's_Place_towermill. He was still at Pockthorpe in 1834, when he sold some of his stock in trade left over from Crook's Place towermill, which he ran from 1830 to 1834. |
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TO MILLERS & OTHERS, |
BEING PART of the STOCK in TRADE of the Mills in Crook's_Place, lately
occupied by him, about 1000 Millers' Sacks, two pair French Burr Stones,
Straps; six Sack Barrows, Flour Bin, Luggage Cart, pair of Harrows, and
about Five Acres of Potatoes, in Lots. Norfolk Chronicle - 20th September 1834 |
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A steam mill had been added to the mill by 1835. |
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TO BE LET |
ALL that spacious SHOP and WAREHOUSE, of the late Mr. Plummer situated
in St. Andrew's, near the Market-place, Norwich. For particulars apply to Mr. Eaton, Gentleman's Walk, or to Mr. Bayfield, at the Steam Mills Magdalen Gates. Norfolk Chronicle - 2nd May 1835 |
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The mill was put up for auction in March 1841. |
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EXCELLENT |
ALL that very superior WIND-MILL and STEAM ENGINE, with
Dwelling-house and 1½ Acre of Land adjoining, lately and for many
years past in the possession of Mr. Arthur Bayfield, situate in the Hamlet
of Pockthorpe, near Magdalen Gates, in the county of the city of Norwich. The Wind-mill has six floors, Patent Sails, Iron Shaft, with new Stocks, and drives three pair of stones, with a Round-house, the diameter of which is twenty yards. The Steam Engine, of about ten horse power, has been erected on the most approved principle within the last six years, at a very considerable cost, and drives two additional pairs of Stones, besides all the machinery connected with the Wind-mill. The above Mill and Engine are capable of Manufacturing 15 lasts of Corn per week, and are exceedingly well situated in a fine Corn District, where a plentiful supply of the best grain can at all times be obtained. They are also admirably situated for delivery on board Craft for the London and distant Markets, being within about a quarter of a mile of the Navigable River. There is a very large and highly respectable Private Business attached to the Mill, which is now in full trade, and possesses a great advantage over other Mills in the County, of similar extent, as two horses are amply sufficient to carry on the trade. The Dwelling-house is delightfully situated on a rising ground, commanding a very fine and extensive view over the City and its environs, and contains a vestibule, parlour, keeping-room, kitchen, back kitchen, five bed-rooms, small room over vestibule, offices, &c. There are also a Stable, Barn, Cart-lodge, and about One Acre and a Half of very productive Ground, part whereof forms a very pretty Garden, in which is a Summer-house The Dwelling-house, Outbuildings, and Land are held under a Lease for a term of 17 years from 29th September, 1834, at the rent of £10 per annum. Further particulars and Conditions of Sale may be had of Mr. Durrant, Solicitor, Surrey Street, and of Mr. Butcher, Auctioneer, Norwich. Norfolk Chronicle - 27th February & 13th March 1841 |
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No buyer was found, and the mill was offered for sale by private contract in March and again in April 1841. |
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To Millers, Flour Factors, &c. |
With Immediate Possession, ALL that very superior WIND-MILL and STEAM-ENGINE, with Dwelling-house and 1½ Acre of Land adjoining, lately and for many years past in the possession of Mr. ARTHUR BAYFIELD, situate in the Hamlet of Pockthorpe, near Magdalen Gates, in the county of the city of Norwich. Further particulars may be had of Mr. Durrant, Solicitor, Surrey Street, and of Mr. Butcher, Theatre Street, Norwich. Norfolk Chronicle - 10th March 1841 |
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TO MILLERS, |
A Capital TOWER WINDMILL, with Iron Shaft, Patent Sails,
Stocks and Clumps, nearly new, combining the latest improvements. The Mill draws three pair of Stones with Flour Apparatus, &c. commanding an excellent Trade, enclosed in a Pightle of Land, with a comfortable Dwelling House, Stable, and Piggeries, forming a complete occupation, as rarely offers. Application to be made, with satisfactory reasons for leaving, addressed (post paid) to Chas. S. Gilman, Esq. Bethel-street, will have due attention. Norfolk Chronicle - 24th April 1841 |
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The mill was damaged in a gale on the 4th February 1842. |
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Capital Mill, House & Land near MAGDALEN GATES, NORWICH |
A very superior WINDMILL and STEAM ENGINE with an excellent Dwelling House and 1a. 2r. 0p. of Land adjoining situate near Magdalen Gates, Norwich now in the occupation of the Proprietors Messrs. Robert & Edward Leeds. The Windmill has six Floors, patent Sails, iron Shaft with new Stocks and drives three pairs of Stones, also a Round House, the diameter of which is Twenty Yards. The Steam Engine of about Ten Horse power has been erected on the most approved principle within the last eight years at a very considerable cost and drives two additional pairs of stones besides all the Machinery connected with the Windmill. The above Mill and Engine are capable of manufacturing from 10 to 12 Lasts of corn per week . . . upwards of £600 having been expended upon them within the last Two years. The Dwelling House, Outbuildings and Land are held under a Lease for a term of 17 years from 29th September, 1834 at the Yearly Rent of £10 per annum. Part of the Purchase Money may remain on the Estate at £4 per cent. Apply to Mr. Edward Leeds upon the Premises or to Mr. I. O. Taylor Solr. St. Giles Street, Norwich. Norfolk Chronicle - 12th, 19th & 26th October 1844 |
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Arthur Bayfield was listed in Blyth's Directory of 1842 and he died on the 11th February 1845. |
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Edward and Robert Leeds were the next millers. Edward Leeds was born c.1817 in Kelling, Norfolk. In March 1844, Edward Leeds appeared in Court charged with a felony. |
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GUILD HALL |
CHARGE OF FELONY. - Edward Leeds, of St. James's appeared
to answer a charge of having stolen his own flour under the following circumstances:
- James Sexton, of Pockthorpe, a bake-house keeper, stated, that he had
bought two sacks of flour from Mr. Leeds, on the previous day, for £4.2s.
He gave his wife £4 to pay for the flour when delivered; but it appeared
that she did not pay the money, and Mr. Leeds had gone to the bake-house,
broke it open, and took the flour away. - Mr. Jay appeared for the defendant,
and cross-examined the last witness, who said, he had bought the flour for
ready money. It was usual to pay on delivery, but there was no bargain to
that effect, he believed his wife had paid for the flour. He had the bill
and receipt in his pocket. (He produced the receipt which was signed by
Mr. Leeds) - The defendant here stated "I wrote out a receipt before
I sent the flour." - Mary Sexton, having been sworn, stated, that when
the man brought in the last sack of flour she laid four sovereigns on the
baking board, and the man gave her the receipt, and turning away she said
this is all right. She did not pretend that the man saw the sovereigns or
took them up. She did not intend to pay the 2s., as that sum was allowed
for discount. - James Ives deposed, that he was employed by Mr. Leeds, and
had delivered the flour, but he did not get the money, Mr. Sexton said,
her husband was not at home. When he returned either he or she would go
and pay Mr. Leeds the money. He left the bill, not knowing that it was receipted.
he never saw any money laid down; he would swear to this positively. - Mr.
Palmer said, it was clear that Mr. Leeds had no business to break open the
bake-house, and if an action was brought, ten to one but a jury would give
a verdict against him. The man could have taken back the flour if he had
pleased. he could not understand why Mr. Leeds receipted the bill before
he sent it out. - The defendant was ordered to pay costs, and the case was
dismissed. Norfolk Chronicle - 9th March 1844 |
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Capital Mill, House and Land, |
A Very Superior WINDMILL and STEAM ENGINE, with an excellent
Dwelling-house, and 1A. 2R. 0P. of Land adjoining, situate near Magdalen Gates, Norwich, now in the occupation of Messrs. Robert and Edward Leeds. The Windmill has six Floors, Patent Sails, iron shaft, with new Stocks, and drives three pairs of Stones, also a Round house, the diameter of which is Twenty yards. The Steam Engine, of about Ten Horse Power, has been erected on the most approved principle, within the last eight years, at a very considerable cost, and drives two additional pairs of Stones, besides all the machinery in the Windmill. The above MILL and Engine are capable of manufacturing from 10 to 12 Lasts of Corn per week, and are exceedingly well situated for the Purchase of Corn and the delivery of Flour, being within half a mile of the Navigable River; and of the centre of the City. A large and highly respectable Private Business is attached to the Mill, and the Premises are in excellent repair, upwards of £600 having been expended upon them within the last Two years. The Dwelling-house, Outbuildings, and Land, are held under a Lease for a term of 17 years, from the 29th Sept. 1834, at the yearly rate of £10 per annum. Part of the Purchase Money may remain on the Estate, at £4 per cent. For further particulars apply to Mr. Edward Leeds, upon the premises; or Mr. I. O. Taylor, Solicitor, St. Giles' Street, Norwich. Norfolk Chronicle - 12th October 1844 |
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The partnership between Robert and Edward Leeds was dissolved and the mill put up for auction early in 1845. |
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Norwich, 18th January 1845. |
The Partnership hitherto subsisting between us, the undersigned, trading
under the Firm of Robert and Edward Leeds, or Leeds and Company, Millers
and Merchants, Magdalen Street Gates, Norwich, having been this day Dissolved
by Mutual Consent, all Debts due by the said Firm will be discharged upon
application at the Mill, situate in the Hamlet of Pockthorpe, and at which
place it is requested that all Debts due to the said Firm may be immediately
paid. Witness our hands this 18th day of January, 1845. |
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ROBERT LEEDS.
EDWARD LEEDS. |
| In the presence of WILLIAM DURRANT. |
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Norwich |
THE superior TOWER WINDMILL & Steam Engine, with capital Dwelling-house,
and 1½ Acre of Land, situate near Magdalen Gates, in the City of
Norwich, now in the occupation of the Proprietors, Messrs. Leeds. The mill has six floors, iron shaft with new stocks, and patent sails, driving three pairs of stones; also a Round-house capable of containing fifty lasts of corn, and an excellent granary for offal. The Steam-engine, of ten horse power, drives two additional pair of stones, besides all the machinery connected with the mills. The mills are capable of manufacturing 12 lasts of corn per week, have a most respectable private trade, and are well situated, being within about a quarter of a mile of the Navigation to Yarmouth. One horse is amply sufficient to carry on the business. The mills and machinery are in excellent repair, a large sum having been lately expended upon them. The dwelling-house is pleasantly situated, and contains entrance hall, parlour, keeping-room kitchen, back-kitchen, and six chambers, cellar, necessary offices, and pump. Further Particulars and Conditions of Sale may be had of Mr. I. O. Taylor, Solicitor, St. Giles' Street, or to the Auctioneer, St. Michael at Plea, Norwich. |
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(One Concern)
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| Norfolk Chronicle - 1st February 1845 |
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DIED |
Tuesday last, at Thetford, after a short illness resulting from an accident, Mr. Arthur Bayfield, late of this city, aged 48. Norfolk Chronicle - 15th February 1845 |
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Robert Leeds
remained at Pockthorpe and Edward Leeds took over the watermill at Hillborough,
Norfolk in 1845. In 1851 he was given as a miller employing 8 men, living
with his wife Sarah Lamprey (née Lewin). |
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For SALE by Private Contract, |
WITH convenient Dwelling-house, Outbuildings, and Garden
adjoining. - The Mills are doing an excellent Retail Trade, and are desirably
situated near the most populous part of the City. For particulars and price apply to Mr. I. O. Taylor, Solicitor, St. Giles' Street, Norwich. Norfolk Chronicle - 5th & 12th September 1846 |
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Wind and Steam Mills. |
THE superior TOWER WIND-MILL and STEAM-ENGINE, with
capital Dwelling-house, and One and a Half Acre of Land, situate near Magdalen
Gates, in the city of Norwich, now in the occupation of Mr. Robt. Leeds. The Mill has six floors, iron shaft, with new stocks and patent sails, driving three pairs of stones; also, a Round-house, capable of containing 50 lasts of corn, and an excellent Granary for offal. The Steam Engine is 10-horse power, drives two additional pair of stones, besides all the machinery connected with the mills. The mills are capable of manufacturing 12 lasts of corn per week, have a most respectable private trade, and are well situated, being about a quarter of a mile of the Railway station. One Horse is amply sufficient to carry on the business. The Mill and Machinery are in excellent repair, a large sum having been lately expended upon them. The Dwelling-house is pleasantly situated and contains entrance hall, parlour, keeping-room, kitchen, back kitchen, and six chambers, cellar, suitable offices, and pump; there are also a Stable, Barn, Cart-lodge, and Piggeries The Dwelling-house, Out-buildings and Land, are held under a Lease for a term of 17 years, from the twenty-ninth of September, 1834, at the rate of £10 per annum. Further particulars and conditions of sale may be had of Mr. I. O. Taylor, Solicitor, Saint Giles's, or the Auctioneers, Bank Plain, Norwich. Norfolk Chronicle - 26th September & 2nd October 1846 |
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Edward Leeds was having some difficulty in collecting all his outstanding debts in 1846 |
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Wind and Steam Mills, Magdalen Gates, NORWICH. |
All Persons indebted to Mr. EDWARD LEEDS, or to the late Firm of Messrs.
ROBERT and EDWARD LEEDS, are requested to pay the amount of their respective
debts to Mr. Edward Leeds, at the mills, or to Mr. I. O. Taylor, Solicitor,
Norwich. Such debts as remain unpaid one month from this date, will be enforced
by legal proceedings without further notice. All persons having claims of Mr. Edward Leeds, are desired forthwith to deliver a statement of the same thereof to him, or to Mr. I. O. Taylor, in order that the same may be examined and discharged. St. Giles' Street, Norwich 29th October, 1846. Norfolk Chronicle & Norwich Gazette - 31st October 1846 |
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Edward Reynolds, born c.1820 at Hethersett, was the next miller. He was bankrupt by December 1849 when his stock in trade was sold off at the mills. |
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STEAM MILLS, |
2 Capital CART HORSES, excellent double breasted van, Miller's Cart,
4 extra-large Water Casks, set of pair-horse Van Harness, 70 Sacks of Flour,
Meal, &c. 28 Tons of Coals, 25 coombs of wheat, 400 Flour Sacks, 60
Coal Sacks, Scales and Weights, 5 Sack Barrows, 13 Flour Cloths, 24 Furnace
Bars, 2 Pails, Chaff Box, Grindstone and Trough, 5 Casks, Pair of Cart Wheels,
Carpenter's Bench, Ladder, Winnowing Machine, Riddling Stone, 6 Iron Hoes,
2 Bushel Measures, 4 Sieves, Wheelbarrow, and an assortment of Wrenches,
and other Tools, &c. The whole will be Sold on the Premises without the least reserve, and the Sale will commence at 11 o'clock precisely. Norfolk Chronicle & Norwich Gazette - 8th December 1849 |
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WIND and STEAM |
with spacious round-house, patent sails, winds herself, iron shaft,
drives three pairs of stones, with flour mills, jumpers (on an improved
principle) and all her going gears complete. |
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Also a STEAM MILL
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Adjoining, fitted with Engine of 12 horse power, boiler nearly new,
driving 4 pair of stones, having lately been put into complete repair and
good working condition, at a very considerable outlay. There are also two granaries, coal shed, barn, stable, piggeries, yards, and comfortable |
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FAMILY RESIDENCE,
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With garden and land adjoining, containing altogether about one acre
and a half. The above valuable Wind and Steam mills are capable of manufacturing 20 lasts of corn per week. Leasehold for a Term, of which 16 years are unexpired at Michaelmas last. Further Particulars and Conditions of Sale may be had on application to Mr. E. C. Bailey, Solicitor, Norwich; Messrs. Reynolds and Palmer, Solicitors, Great Yarmouth; or to the Auctioneers. Norfolk Chronicle - 19th & 26th January 1850 |
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The mill did not find a buyer and was advertised again a few weeks later. |
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Wind and Steam Flour Mills, |
All that valuable ESTATE in the hamlet of Pockthorpe, Norwich consisting of a TOWER WINDMILL with spacious round-house, patent sails, winds herself, iron shaft,
drives three pairs of stones, with flour mills, jumpers (on an improved
principle) and all her going gears complete. Norfolk Chronicle - 26th September & 2nd October 1846 |
Also a STEAM MILL |
Adjoining, fitted with Engine of 12 horse power, boiler nearly new, driving 4 pair of stones, having lately been put into complete repair and good working condition, at a very considerable outlay. The whole of the Machinery, Fixtures & Trade Utensils belonging to the Mill will be included in the purchase. Attached to the above Premises are two Granaries, Coal shed, Barn, Stable, Piggeries and Yards and comfortable Family Residence with Garden and Land adjoining containing about One Acre. Leasehold for a term of which 16 years were unexpired at Michaelmas last. Apply to E. C. Bailey, Solr. Norwich or the Auctioneers. Norfolk Chronicle & Norwich Gazette - 23rd February 1850 |
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PEREMPTORY SALE |
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E. C. BAILEY
Vendor's Solicitor. |
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Wind and Steam Flour Mills. |
ALL that TOWER WINDMILL, with Going Gears complete; also a STEAM MILL,
fitted with Engine of 12-horse power and Boiler, driving four pairs of Stones. Attached to the above, and most pleasantly situated, is a comfortable FAMILY DWELLING-HOUSE with Stable, Granaries, Coal Sheds, &c., and about an acre of Garden Ground. For rent and other particulars apply to Mr. E. C. Bailey, Solicitor, Little Orford Street, Norwich. Norfolk Chronicle - 16th August 1851 |
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John
Custance Hammond was the next miller. He was the illegitimate son of Sophia
Custance of Catton. He was born in St. Paul's and baptised on the 5th
February 1817 when he was given the forenames John Hammond, his surname
being Custance. Later, after his mother married James Hammond at St. Michael
Coslany church, on the 1st July 1817, he probably then became known as
John Custance Hammond. He had married Lydia Howard on the 30th November 1845 at St. Clement's church, Catton. He learned his trade under James Capon at Catton_towermill in the 1840's as he was lodging in the Mill Hill area of Catton at that time. |
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John Hammond was followed by Edward Sparkes, b.Stratton Strawless, who had been listed in White's Directory of 1845 as a miller living in Wagon and Horses Lane. In 1851 Edward Sparks was given as a wine and spirit merchant aged 35 living in Magdalen Street, St. Clement with his wife Sarah (38). |
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The mill was robbed on the 30th March 1852. |
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Police Intelligence |
STEALING WHEAT. - Thomas Olley was charged with stealing a quantity
of wheat, the property of Mr. Edward Sparkes, miller. - Mr. Mendham appeared
on the part of the prosecutor, and Mr. Woolbright for the prisoner. - It
appeared that the prisoner occupied a cottage near Mr. Sparkes' mill, without
Magdalen Gates; and Mr. Sparkes' man (Rump) stated, he left the mill at
one o'clock on Saturday, but in consequence of information he received he
returned, and found the granary open, and the prisoner inside putting some
corn into a bag, with an old measure. He cried out "Hallo, Olley, what
are you after?" He said "d--- it." Witness again asked him
what he was doing there; to which he replied he was only after a peck or
two of pollard. Witness took the key out of the door; and said "Where
did you get this?" He said it was the key of his door. Witness went
into the mill to speak to the clerk, and saw the prisoner leave the granary
with his bag in his hand. - Byron Forman said he went back with Rump to
the mill, and saw the prisoner get over the fence into his garden with a
bag. - Police constables Dawes and Parkerson deposed to apprehending the
prisoner. They saw him going through a neighbour's shed, they found a sack
containing 13 stone 10lbs. of wheat, and on the prisoner's premises were
also found several other bags, containing various quantities and sorts of
wheat. - The neighbour Clarke said, that on Saturday morning the prisoner
asked him if he might put some pollard in his shed, to which he assented.
Mr. Sparkes identified the samples of wheat produced, and further stated,
that on Saturday afternoon the prisoner came to his house, and asked him
not to prosecute him, on account of his wife and family; but having had
reason to suppose that the system of robbing had been going on some time,
he could not consent to do so. - The prisoner was committed for trial. Norfolk Chronicle - 24th April 1852 |
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Norwich SESSONS, |
Matthew Holly (54) was charged with having stolen on March 30th, at
Pockthorpe, 53 stone wheat, 45lbs of Flour, 41 stone of pollard, 11 stone
of rubbles, one sack and one bag, the property of Edward Sparkes. The prisoner
pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to two months imprisonment. Norfolk Chronicle - 3rd July 1852 |
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Edward Sparks was listed in White's Directory of 1854 as a merchant with a home at the Steam Mills, Magdalen Gates. |
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TO MILLERS |
THE Tower WIND-MILL and Steam Mill, Granaries, Coalsheds, Barn, Stable,
an Acre of Land, and comfortable DWELLING-HOUSE adjoining, situate at Magdalen
Gates, Norwich, now occupied by Mr. Edward Sparks. Apply to Mr. E. C. Bailey, Solicitor, Norwich. Norfolk Chronicle - 5th August 1854 |
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TO MILLERS |
THE Tower WIND and Steam MILLS, with comfortable DWELLING-HOUSE Stables,
and Outbuildings, and an Acre of Land, situate near Magdalen Gates, Norwich,
now occupied by Mr. E. Sparks. Apply to Mr. E. C. Bailey, Solicitor, Norwich. Norfolk Chronicle - 9th, 16th & 23rd September 1854 |
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George Bagshaw acquired the mills. He was born c.1810 at North Walsham. He used them for crushing bones for fertiliser. He may also have continued the corn trade. The mills may have been to let in June 1859. |
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WIND AND STEAM CORN MILLS |
THE WIND-MILL driving four pairs of stones, and the STEAM-MILL, which
adjoins, driving three pairs, with a comfortable Family Residence, excellent
Garden, spacious Granaries, Two Cottagers, and about Two Acres of superior
Land, within half a mile of a free navigation, and a few hours of a first-class
seaport. A very long-established business is now being worked in the above. For particulars of rent &c., apply to Messrs. Clowes and Flowerdew, Land Agents, Bank Chambers, Norwich. Norfolk Chronicle - 18th June 1859 |
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In
1860, Riches and Watts
supplied one of their Patent American Grist Mills to George Bagshaw. |
Gentlemen, - In reply to you enquiry, I beg to say that the American
Grist Mill you supplied me with in 1860, is I consider, an exceedingly simple
and efficient machine; it has been, during the past season, especially invaluable
to me in grinding barley, &c., for fattening geese, upwards of 10,000
geese, of which I supplied to the London markets at Christmas; in this case
I had to depend almost entirely on your American Mill, working it almost
day and night for weeks, grinding from 500 to 600 coombs per week. I have
a high opinion of its merits, seeing the work it has done with so little
repair. GEORGE BAGSHAW. |
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The mills were in the occupation of John Andrews from 1863 to 1865. He was in partnership with George Bagshaw and was later listed as a corn miller at New Catton. There was an accident at Bagshaw's Saw Mills at St. Miles in 1866 in which a man lost a foot. |
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By 1868 George Bagshaw was in partnership with Edward Darby Horsfield of Antingham Lower and Antingham Upper Bone Mills. They were listed in White’s and Harrod’s Directories of 1868 as bone crushers &c at Magdalen Gates. |
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In 1874 there were several advertisements containing items such as the following:- |
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G. & J. BAGSHAW |
| HALF inch Bones and Bone dust - Agent B. Andrews - works Magdalen Gates - Norfolk News - 16th May 1874 |
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Joseph Bagshaw was born c.1853 in Norwich. G. & R. G. Bagshaw were listed in Hamilton's Directory of 1879 as paper manufacturers, rag and metal merchants, and dealers in game and poultry at St. Miles. Robert George Bagshaw was born c.1843 in Norwich. He was living in "Mill Hill House" in 1880, when it was put up for auction. It was withdrawn at £2,850. |
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DIED. |
| BAGSHAW. - On the 28th inst., Mary Ann, the wife of George Bagshaw,
of St. Miles', in this city, in the 81st year of her age. Norfolk News - 31st July 1880 |
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In 1881, George Bagshaw was given as a farmer of 600 acres employing 16 men, 7 boys and 5 women and also a paper & manure maker employing 19 men and 1 boy. He was then aged 71 and living in Tooley Street, St. Mary at Coslany with daughter Emma (48); Robert George Bagshaw was given as living at The Crescent, St. Stephen's with wife Maria E. (39), and son George R. (16); Joseph Bagshaw was given as living in Saw Mill Yard, St. Michael at Coslany with sons Walter (12), Frank (8), and Abraham (3), and daughters Alice, (10) and Annie (6). |
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William Mileham born c.1822 in South Walsham, may have been working the mill in 1881. He was given as a journeyman corn miller aged 60 living in Mill Lane, St. Paul's with his wife Lucy (61) and daughters Alice B. (23), and Mary H. (16). |
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George
& Joseph Bagshaw were listed in Eyre's Directory of 1883 as chemical
manure manufacturers, Magdalen Gates, Magdalen Road. |
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POLICE INTELLIGENCE. |
Before the Rev. Sir W. VINCENT, Bart. (Chairman), F. A. MAGNAY, T.
COZENS-HARDY, and R. G. LONGE, Esqs. George Shorten, carter, in the employment of Messrs G. and J. Bagshaw, of Norwich, merchants, was charged under remand with stealing about 15 stone weight of barley meal and one sack, the property of his masters. - Mr. S. Linay appeared on behalf of the prosecution; Mr. J. C. Chittock watched the case on behalf of the landlord of the Blue Boar public-house at Sprowston. - Mr. Linay, in stating the facts of the case, said that although the value of the property was not large, his clients had reason to believe that they had for some time past been robbed to a considerable extent, and asked that the prisoner might be remanded that further enquiry could be made. It appeared from the evidence adduced, that the prisoner on the morning of Wednesday, the 10th inst., was sent from the prosecutor's mill at St. Augustine's, Norwich, to their farm at Sprowston with a waggon load of brewer's grains and three sacks full of barley meal, and on his way had to pass the Blue Boar public-house at Sprowston, where he stopped, and deposited one of the sacks of meal. On being apprehended, he said, "I know who has rounded on me; but I sold the meal to Mr. Chapman, the Landlord of the Blue Boar, for 7s. 6d." On this evidence Mr. Linay applied for a remand. - The prisoner desired the Bench to deal with the case without further delay. - After a short deliberation, the CHAIRMAN said that the application for a remand would be granted. - The prisoner applied for bail. - This Mr. Linay opposed, and the Bench refused it. Norfolk Chronicle - 27th October 1883 |
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POLICE INTELLIGENCE. |
Before the Rev. Sir WM VINCENT, Bart. (Chairman), and R. B. LONG, T.
COZENS-HARDY, Esqs., and Major CUBITT. George Shorten, Labourer, Sprowston, was charged on remand with stealing 15 stone weight of meal, and one sack, value 16s., the property of Messrs. Bagshaw and Co., his masters, on the 10th of October. - Mr. S. Linay appeared to prosecute on behalf of the firm. - It will be remembered that the case was adjourned for further evidence. - J. Smith, Magpie-road, drayman in the employ of Messrs. Bullard and Sons, stated that on Wednesday morning, the 10th of October, he called at the Blue Boar Inn, Sprowston, where he saw prisoner with a waggon and two horses. The time was a little after eight. Witness also saw the prisoner take one of three full sacks off the waggon and carry it into the yard of the Blue Boar. Witness then entered the house, and was shortly afterwards followed by the prisoner. - Prisoner now stated that when he went into the Blue Boar Inn on the morning in question, Mr. Chapman, the landlord, asked him to leave one there. Prisoner replied that he would not do so, as there were too many "eyes" about. Chapman, however, pressed him on the point, and ultimately prisoner left one with him. - Mr. Andrews, of the firm of Bagshaw and Co., stated that the man had had a good character since he had been employed by them. On behalf of the firm, he hoped that the Bench would deal leniently with the case. Great losses, however, had been experienced by the firm by goods being taken. - The CHAIRMAN said that this was a serious case, as prisoner was in a position of trust, and had violated that trust. In consequence of the recommendation given by his employers, they had decided to lessen the penalty, and he would therefore be sentenced to six weeks' imprisonment. Norfolk Chronicle - 3rd November 1883 |
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Henry
Andrews, partner to R. G. Bagshaw was living in the mill house in 1882, the year his daughter was born. Years later as Mrs. E. M. Clarke, she was able to provide a copy of the photo shown at the top of this page and recalled that the mill was steam driven and did not have any sails at the time she was born. |
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DIED. |
BAGSHAW. - November 29, suddenly, at his farm, Crostwick, George Bagshaw,
St. Miles, Norwich, aged 74. Eastern Daily Press - 30th November 1883 |
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Re GEORGE BAGSHAW, Deceased. |
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SADD AND LINAY
of Theatre Street, Norwich Solicitors for the said Executors. |
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The mill was shown on the 1884 map as disused. Henry Andrews was listed in White's Directory of 1886 as a manager, Mill House, Magdalen Street; G. and R. G. Bagshaw were listed as artificial manure manufacturers and poulterers, Magdalen Road and 150 Corn Exchange; G. & R. G. Bagshaw were listed as paper manufacturers, rag and metal merchants, and wholesale game and poultry dealers, St. Mile's Paper Mills, Coslany Street; Joseph Bagshaw was listed as a wholesale rag, bone, iron, metal, and skin merchant, poultry & game dealer, & pure malts & distilled vinegar maker. St. Stephen's Street & Coslany Street, home Surrey Grove; Robert George Bagshaw was listed as residing in The Crescent. |
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Robert George Bagshaw's son was married in September 1887. |
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MARRIAGES. |
BAGSHAW - STIMPSON. - On the 8th inst., at the parish church, Alderford,
by the Rev. W. L. Buckley, assisted by the Rev. M. J. Anderson, George Robert,
son of R. G. Bagshaw, of this city, to Mary Charlotte, eldest daughter of
B. Stimpson, of Alderford. Norfolk Chronicle - 10th September 1887 |
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Robert George Bagshaw was the owner of the Star Inn, 10 Haymarket, St. Peter Mancroft from 1890 and the licencee from the 10th October 1893 until the pub closed in 1894. At this time he was living in Newmarket Road. |
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The
firm had moved to Haddiscoe by 1896 when the mills were for sale. |
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MAGDALEN GATES, Norwich |
S. MEALING MILLS is instructed by Messrs G. & J. Bagshaw (who have
removed their Works to Haddiscoe) to Sell by Auction without reserve on
Tuesday, August 25th, 1896, the Valuable . . . MACHINERY . . . Coprolite Mill, Bone Mill . . .
BRICK TOWER MILL . . . LARGE RESIDENCE . . . Catalogues may be obtained at the Offices of the Auctioneers, Orford Hill, Norwich. Norfolk Chronicle - 15th & 22nd August 1896 |
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Shortly after the auction the mill, of which the machinery had been dismantled some years before, was demolished, along with the other buildings, including the mill house. G. & R. G. Bagshaw continued to be listed in the trade directories until at least 1924. |
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Bagshaw & Andrews mill |
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O. S. Map 1884 Towermill site marked as Windmill (Disused) in centre Postmill marked as Old Windmill centre top left Courtesy of NLS map images |
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In 1851 Edward Reynolds was given as a miller aged 31 living at Bayfield Mill, St. James's with his wife Sarah (41), and daughters Ellen (10), Agnes (10), and Phillippe Sarah (2). |
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Bryant's map 1826: Windmill
1842: Arthur Bayfield, miller
August 1851: Mill advertised to be let |
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