Page Nine
Beeston in the News
1800--1900
These are transcribed by courtesy Trish Symonds from N,S,W taken from the News paper of that Parish.
Monday, 16 November 1874, Pall Mall Gazette No 3042,
BIRTHS : BRADLEY, Mrs F.J., a son, at Beeston, Notts, November 7.
Wednesday, 23 February 1876, Derby Mercury No 8411,
MOORE & ROBINSON’s NOTTINGHAMSHIRE BANKING COMPANY LIMITED –
Person of whom the Company or Partnership consists –
Name, Residence, Occupation –
BARTON, Thomas – Beeston Notts – cottager
CHEETHAM, Charles – Beeston Notts – farmer
Wednesday, 23 February 1876, Derby Mercury No 8411,
NOTTINGHAM JOINT STOCK BANK (LIMITED) –
PARE, Frederick – Beeston Notts – lace manufacturer
Monday, 21 May 1877, Liverpool Mercury No 9156,
Mr HUDSTON, postmaster at Beeston, Nottingham, was crossing the Midland Railway at the station on Saturday when, being confused by trains coming in opposite directions, he did not move, and immediately the express train for London knocked him down and killed him.
Tuesday, 11 September 1877, Daily News London No 9794,
MARRIAGE : PEARSON-ROGERS – On September 8th, at White’s Hill Church, by the Rev. A.C.C. AUSTIE : Henry John PEARSON of Chilwell House, Chilwell Notts, to Laura Kate, only daughter of the late S.S. ROGERS, Esq., of Beeston Notts.
Saturday, 11 May 1878, Manchester Times No 1065,
MARRIAGE : WALKER-BROWN – On the 2nd inst., at Zion chapel, Stretford-road, by the Rev. E. SIMON : Samuel WALKER of Beeston Notts, eldest son of John WALKER of that city, to Elizabeth, only daughter of Frederick BROWN of Brook House, Stretford-road.
Wednesday, 11 February 1880, Pall Mall Gazette No 4671,
BIRTHS – PEARSON : Mrs Henry J., Elm Cottage, Beeston, Notts, a daughter. February 6.
Sunday, 25 April 1880, The Era-London No 2170,
Wm F. WALLETT, the oldest Entertainer, now before the public (his Fifty-fifth year). Actor, Lecturer, Jester and Statuest, for Theatres, Halls, Rinks, Aquaria or Fetes. Elegant and Novel Posters. Splendid Wardrobe. Opinions of the Press at Home and Abroad. Permanent Address, The Cottage, Beeston, Notts. Terms and dates on application. KEITH’S CIRCUS, HUDDERSFIELD, APRIL 26th, for SIX NIGHTS ONLY.
Wednesday, 25 August 1880, Derby Mercury No 8642,
DEATH of “Bendigo”. BENDIGO, the once celebrated pugilist and winner of eight prize fights in one year, died on Monday evening at Beeston, Notts, aged 69. Death was occasioned by a fracture of the ribs, which penetrated the lungs, the injury having been received seven weeks ago. Of late years, deceased had been a preacher, and was well known as a leader of Revivalist services. As a fighter he was only once beaten – namely, by Ben CAUNT.
Wednesday, 6 April 1881, Derby Mercury No 8673,
TO WINE MERCHANTS, BREWERS’ AGENTS, &c. MESSRS FAULKNER, HOBBS and CO., the Beeston Brewery near Nottingham, are desirable of appointing an AGENT for the SALE of their ALES in Derby and neighbourhood. The Ales are of high character and can be relied on for uniformity and soundness. Reliable persons with a connection amongst Publicans will be liberally dealt with. Applications to be sent to Mr EVERITT, The Brewery, Beeston, Notts.
Tuesday, 17 May 1881, Birmingham Daily Post No 7134,
MIDLAND COUNTIES BICYCLE AND ATHLETIC SPORTS – The second sports of the season were held on the new recreation ground, Butts, Coventry, on Saturday, in the presence of about 2,000 spectators. The following were the principal events – One Mile Bicycle Handicap – 1st prize, handsome black marble clock value €6.6s; 2nd prize, six-bottle cruet value €2.2s; 3rd prize, silver watch guard value €1.1s. First heat: won by A.T. DOBSON, A.B.C., Beeston, Notts, 55 yards, 1st.
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