Netley + District Village News -
The Month of June through the years!
Village Notices
A large shark was seen on Wednesday afternoon near Netley Abbey and shot at twice by one of the men on board the “Two Brothers” but without effect.
Hampshire Chronicle 23/06/1823
It is not Mr Chamberlayne’s intention to start for this town again at the ensuing election. By the death of Lady Holland, Netley Abbey, and all the property adjoining, comes into the possession of Mr
William Chamberlayne and we hear that it is his intention to build a handsome inn*, for the accommodation of the visitors of this enchanting spot, and to make other improvements,
especially in the means for landing there.
Morning Post 20/06/1825
*Presumably Netley Abbey Hotel
"Last year the attention of the public was drawn to the sad depredations carried on at these splendid Abbey Ruins, and hints were given to the spirited proprietor of the necessity of stopping such really wanton outrage. Upon a visit to them this season, we feel called upon to wish for his immediate interference to prevent such spoliation, or in a very short time they will cease to exist but in name.
We are sorry to add the truth of this statement is too apparent to every visitor and should the
work of destruction continue, the loss of these beautiful ruins will be deeply felt not only in this
and all the surrounding towns but as a national loss.”
Hants Telegraph; Devizes and Wiltshire Gazette 18/06/1835
"Following on from an article commenting on the Conditions of the Poor - their dwellings and wages paid to agricultural and other labourers in Hampshire, William Hooper of Hound Farm, Mr Gearing, Netley Grange and Lodge Farms and Mr Coles of Netley Farm advised their rates of pay.
Their standing wages for day labourers are 10s per week, in some instances 12s; a few old men
past work, receiving something else, all fully employed and more hands wanted if they could be had. It was expected that wages will be raised to strong and able-bodied men next week from 2s to 2s 6 per day. Women are earning from 8d to 1s per day and boys their food and 2s 6d per week.”
Hampshire Advertiser 13/06/1846
New Recreation Ground!
"As part of the celebrations for Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee in 1897, Netley Abbey Village has now its own Diamond Jubilee Memorial in the shape of a beautifully-situated Recreation Ground.
Mr Tankerville Chamberlayne of Weston Grove, the principal landowner did not only offer to give a piece of land but he left the area and situation to the Parish Council. The Council suggested a piece of land, then under corn, about 6 acres in extent, off the road between the village and the railway station and in about the most central spot in the Parish.
He also provided a pair of handsome iron gates at the entrance, gave the trees on the land and offered to provide as many more as were required, giving between 600 and 700 while he also supplied the turves for laying the cricket pitch. Hon Mrs Eliot Yorke gave 500 shrubs while seats were provided from the proceeds of several concerts. A very handsome pavilion has been erected by Mr James of Netley for the Parish Council.
From the ground, beautiful views can be obtained of the SW and the wooded slopes of the lovely scenery on the New Forest side of that estuary.
There is a short avenue from the entrance gate before the recreation ground is reached.
On either side of the double gate at the entrance appears a brass shield.
Hampshire Advertiser 27/06/1900
Read more about the brass shields and inscriptions in Growth of the Village - in 1900.
Vicar’s Successful Appeal
The Vicar having on Sunday appealed for volunteers, was on Monday and Tuesday met by quite a number, and all set to work to weed and generally clear up the paths, etc around St Edward’s Church.”
Hampshire Telegraph 16/06/1922
The British Legion Hall opened in June 1922
The fifth anniversary of the opening of the British Legion Hall was celebrated by about 350 persons.
A most enjoyable game of whist was contested by 184 members
Hampshire Telegraph 24/06/1927
"The monthly meeting of the Hound and Netley Abbey Parish Council agreed to insert an advertisement asking parishioners to burn all refuse that was burnable, following complaints
received regarding paper in dustbins.”
Hampshire Telegraph, 11/06/1937
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"Thomas Martin of Netley was committed to the County Gaol for an assault."
Hampshire Chronicle, 18/06/1827
"On Thursday last, 29/05/1845, two young men named Robert Spencer and Henry Bedford
belonging to Itchen Ferry, were brought before the county magistrates, charged with tying
a poor Gypsy boy, Jacob Light, on the back of an ass on Netley Common, the previous Tuesday
when the ass took to kicking and the boy being fastened to him and unable to extricate himself,
was kicked and dragged to death.
They were both sent to Winchester to take their trial for this monstrous piece of barbarity."
Wiltshire Independent 05/06/1845
On the evidence of PC Bower, Benjamin Verdon Wells, of Ronalda, Station Road, Netley, was fined £l
with licence endorsement, for exceeding the 20 miles per hour speed limit with a heavy goods
vehicle in Bridge Road. Sarisbury, on May 21. He did not appear.
Portsmouth Evening 11/06/1940
It was decided to hear the case in his absence. PC Wrong stated that Wells was followed by a patrol car at a speed of 30 to 34 miles an hour. The lorry was loaded with petrol.
Wells was fined £1, and his licence was ordered to be endorsed.
Hampshire Telegraph 28/06/1940
June Hatch, Matches and Despatches
At Netley Court, Netley Abbey, the wife of Alexander Allan gave birth to a daughter on 09/06/1883.
London Evening Standard 14/06/1883
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On Thursday last (25/05/1848) Mr Edwin Perkins, Grocer of Southampton married Miss Rose
Gearing of Netley."
Hampshire Telegraph 03/06/1848
A former “Saints” centre-forward, Norman Cole (who has recently transferred to Norwich City) was the bridegroom at St Edward’s Church on Wednesday, 26 June 1935. His bride was Miss Kathleen May Appleton, daughter of Mr + Mrs T F Appleton of Nuthatch, Denzil Avenue, Netley Abbey. Her sister, Miss Rosina Appleton was in attendance. Mr Cecil Cole, the bridegroom’s brother, was Best Man.
Hampshire Telegraph 28/06/1935
The marriage took place at St Edward’s Church last Saturday (22/06/1935) between Miss Annie Haysom, eldest daughter of the late Mr Walter Haysom and Mrs Ernest Worley of Bitterne and
bridegroom, Mr George Horace Kill, 4th son of Mr + Mrs J Kill, Denzil Avenue, Netley Abbey.
The bride’s brother, Mr Walter Haysom, gave her away.
Bridesmaids were Miss Alice Haysom (sister), Miss Barbara Ingram and Miss Ellen Kill (nieces)and Catherine Lavender (friend). Mr Keith Kill (bridegroom’s brother) was the Best Man.
The Reception was held at the bridegroom’s home. He was a bell-ringer.
Hampshire Telegraph 28/06/1935
The wedding was solemnised at St Edward’s Church, Netley Abbey between Miss Victoria Viola Springett, fourth daughter of Mr + Mrs L Springett, Irene Villa, Chamberlayne Road, Netley Abbey and Mr Raymond Francis Moore, only son of Mrs E A Moore and the late Mr Moore of Midhurst, Landscore Road, Teignmouth, Devon. There were 3 bridesmaids - Misses Violet and Lorna Springett (bride’s sisters) and Audrey (bridegroom’s niece). The Best Man was Mr F Heath.
Portsmouth Evening News 06/06/1939
The wedding took place at St Edward’s Church, Netley Abbey on Monday 04/06/1939 of Miss Gwendoline Lily Andrews, second daughter of Mr + Mrs E A Andrews of Chez Nous, Station Road, Netley Abbey and Mr Norman Whitaker, second son of Mrs Whitaker and the late Mr Whitaker
of Ladye Place, Alston. The Maid of Honour was her cousin, Miss Audrey Andrews.
Mr Edward Whitaker, the Groom’s brother was Best Man. Miss Lane was the Organist.
The ushers were Mr Harrison and Mr Scott.
Hampshire Telegraph 09/06/1939
On Saturday 6 June 1942 at the Parish Church, Netley Abbey, Lieutenant Bertram Sylvester Manley, son of Mr + Mrs J S Manley of Kew Cottage, Bursledon was married to Miss Olive Grace Ray,
daughter of Mr + Mrs G Ray of Butlocks Heath, Netley Abbey.
Miss Rita Glasspool and Miss Audrey Wickham (cousins) were the bridesmaids.
Mr J Manley (brother) was Best Man. The Rev Hardy officiated. Mr R Bunney was the organist.
The Reception was held at the Central Hall Netley Abbey.
Lt Manley joined the Royal Corps of Signals before the outbreak of war and was later commissioned
as Signals Officer in the Hampshire Regiment.
Hampshire Telegraph 12/06/1942
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Mr William John Edginton
His many friends in the district will learn with regret the death of Mr William John Edginton which occurred on Wednesday at Springfield, Station Road, at the age of 64.
He was a prominent figure in public life in the district.
Starting his career with Lancaster and Spencer at Woolston, he afterwards came to Netley Abbey, serving as Postmaster for 24 years. He was one of those who formed the first Parish Council there, when those public bodies were first instituted in 1892.
He also founded the first Boys Club in Netley and was instrumental in getting the Recreation Ground.
As an Oddfellow, he was Grand Master of the “Oswald” Lodge, Woolston. In Churchwork, he was foremost, being Vicar’s warden, and he was also Treasurer of the Allotment Association and many other societies. At the time of his death, he was Chairman of the Parish Council and he also held the appointment of an Overseer.
Mr Edginton was at one time, Netley + district correspondent for the “Evening News”. His illness in the later stages was brief although he had been ailing for some time. The funeral will take place at 12 o’clock at Hound on Saturday.
The chief mourners were his widow, his son and daughter (Mr J and Miss K); his son-in-law Mr F Tullitt, Mr + Mrs R J Tullitt; Sister Edwards. The Misses A (Ada) and B (Blanche) Pennington were amongst the mourners.
Hampshire Telegraph 27/09/1919
Death Knell
The death knell was tolled on Wednesday morning for Tom Henderson, St Edward’s bellringer
for quite a number of years, who died on Tuesday.
Hampshire Telegraph 09/06/1922
"After a long illness, one of our most respected residents, Mr W Medland passed away on Saturday morning last. He had always led an active life and was a sidesman, leading bell ringer etc
at St Edward’s Church.
The funeral was on Tuesday afternoon at Hound, the Vicar Rev W E Henty-Summers officiating. Among the chief mourners were Miss Coles, Mrs Stevens, Messrs T + J Stevens, Mr + Mrs Dicker, Mr + Mrs Willoughby; also attending were Col Colomb, Messrs Cutler, Young, Wilson, Earwicker, Bedbrook and Mrs C Hamerton, W Gillard, J Redman, J Gattrall, H Kill.
Previous to the party leaving the home, a shortened peal was rung at St Edward’s. Mr C Hamerton was in charge of the funeral arrangements.”
Hampshire Telegraph, 26/06/1925
The death of an old and well-respected resident in the person of Mrs Cecilia Dicker has taken place in her 81st year. She had been ill for about 5 weeks and passed away at her residence, 8 Grange Road, on Monday 24 June 1935. She was a staunch member of St Edward’s Church and the Mothers’ Union. She leaves a husband, two sons and one daughter (who is in Malta).
Hampshire Telegraph 28/06/1935
"A sad accident occurred at Butlocks Heath, Netley Abbey on Thursday last week.
Agnes Dorothy Hayward, 11, whilst on her way to Butlocks Heath School in the afternoon ran
from The Grove opposite and came into collision with a motor cyclist, Mr Jack Taylor, of
Station Road, Sholing.
Dr R D Gibson of Hamble and PC Palmer were quickly on the scene and the child was driven to
the Royal South Hants and Southampton Hospital by Mr Harding, the Headmaster of the School.
The child passed away on Friday from head injuries.
She was the only daughter of Mr + Mrs Albert E Hayward, Heath Place, Butlocks Heath, Netley Abbey. Mr Hayward is a printer on the Cunard White Star liner, Aquitania which left Southampton on Wednesday last week. News of the tragedy has been cabled to him.
Mrs Hayward collapsed in the Hospital.”
Hampshire Telegraph, 04/06/1937
William Thomas Turrall (23) of Victoria Road, Netley Abbey, a jetty hand at Hamble, dived in Southampton Water fully clothed and rescued a man, Harry Wilson from drowning.
The incident took place at Hamble on Thursday 03/06/1937.
Wilson, a ship’s cook, died in the Southampton Hospital on the Friday.
Hampshire Telegraph, 11/06/1937
"The funeral of Miss Hilda Mary Summerfield took place at St Mary’s Churchyard, Hound on Saturday, the Rev A J Beach officiating. The chief mourners were Mr Summerfield (father), Mr Fred Summerfield (brother), Miss Axton and Miss A West, She was 40 years of age and lived with her parents in Victoria Road, Netley. She passed away on 26 May in the Royal South Hants and Southampton Hospital after an operation.
Miss Summerfield was employed by Frasers Ltd in Southampton. She was a staunch member of St Edwards Church and a Sunday School teacher for a number of years. She had been a member of the White Rose Tent IOR all her life and was Chief Ruler for this district.”
Hampshire Telegraph, 04/06/1943
“Common Rights Protected”
"On Thursday, 12th inst, the Copyholders of Hound, with others deeply interested in the
protection of Democratic Rights, presented Mr George Cleverley of Bursledon Bridge,
with a handsome Silver Cup (with Mottoes and Inscription) as their tribute of respect for his late courageous conduct, when in the face of threat and intimidations, he boldly came forward
as the champion of their privileges and conscious of the Righteousness of his cause,
and the rectitude of his motives, fearlessly threw out an attempted enclosure on Netley Common,
in the aforesaid Manor of Hound.
Thus has this “Village Hampden” by his “dauntless” stand against Aristocratic encroachment deservedly gained the esteem of his neighbours, which will follow him to the grave, and live in the grateful recollection of their children’s children when the “little tyrants” will be forgotten or recollected only, for their grasping and greedy monopolies.
“Power usurped is weakness when opposed”
“Those fenceless Fields the sons of wealth divide,
“And even the bare worn Common is denied”.
Inscription -
'Presented to Mr George Cleverley, by his brother Copyholders of the Manor of Hound, and other friends to popular rights in the neighbourhood of Bursledon Bridge, as a mark of their
approbation for his independent conduct, in having recently resisted the enclosure of
part of Netley Common, in the aforesaid Manor of Hound - June 12th, 1834’."
Hampshire Telegraph 16/06/1834
What's On in June through the years?
Netley Mission Hall
Anniversary services in connection with the above place of worship were held last Sunday.
Major Hobbs (Royal Victoria Hospital) preached in the morning and Rev Wesley A Rodger (Woolston) in the evening. The services were well attended.
On Monday a tea and public meeting were held to celebrate the anniversary. Over 150 sat down to tea in the large tent which had been lent by the Rev. Wesley A Rodger; and at the after meeting, in the hall, the room was crowded.
Lieutenant-General Sir Robert Phayreoccupied the chair, and the choir of the Woolston Evangelical Cburch was in attendance and rendered excellent service.
The Rev Wesley A Rodger explained the object and intention of the Mission Hall at Netley.
It was not, as many seemed to think, a mission in opposition to any existing Christian Church or agency, but purely and simply to supply an evident want in the village.
Hampshire Advertiser 04/06/1887
For Sale: The Lake House
Household Furniture and Effects of the above residence, including mahogany dining table, and side tables, chairs, couches, book cases, fenders, and fire irons, Brussels and Kidder carpets, engravings and oleographs, pier glasses, ornaments, pianoforte and harmonium by D'Almaine and Alexandre respectively, the equipment of eight bedrooms and dressing room, including carpets, dressing tables, with stands and ware, iron bedsteads, chests drawers.
Also an excellent fast pony, quiet to ride and drive, two four-wheeled pony carriages and
brougham, harnesses, garden utensils.
Hunt and Bance are favoured with instructions from Lieutenant-Colonel Nixon, Royal Engineers
who is leaving the neighbourhood, to SELL the whole
by PUBLIC AUCTION, on Thursday July 6th, 1888, 1 o'clock punctually.
Hampshire Advertiser 30/06/1888
We now know that Colonel Pennington and his family were the successful buyers
- read more about them on Village Folk
Netley Social Club
By kind permission of Mrs. Willoughby, the Netley Social Club held sports in the Abbey grounds on Whit-Monday. The perfect weather contributed in no small measure to the enjoyment of about 300 people who attended, and amongst those present were Sir Harry and Lady Emma Crichton, the latter whom presented the prizes, while the Rev. W. E. Summers, Miss Downies, and Mr. Grossmith acted as judges. Thornycroft’s Band played during the afternoon and evening, and there was dancing at the conclusion of the sports.
Hampshire Advertiser 14/06/1919
The 1st Netley Abbey Rangers held a “Social” at the Jubilee Hall on Wednesday 6 June 1928. The Brownies under their Captain, Mrs Williams put on a Play. Mona Perrins, one of the Brownies, was much applauded for her dancing.
The music was supplied by Mr + Miss Ruddock’s Jazz Band.
Lifeboat Day which raised funds for the Earl Haig Memorial Homes was organised by Mrs Ross, “Penshurst”, Abbey Hill, Netley Abbey.
Both - Hampshire Telegraph, 08/06/1928
A Garden Fete was held in the grounds of Netley Castle by permission of Col Charles Crichton, DSO.
It was organised by Miss H C Ross (Secretary) to raise money for the Hound and Netley
Nursing Association.
Portsmouth Evening News 17/06/1937
Leigh Grange For Sale
Centrally situated and built of mellowed brick with a tiled roof, the house contains the following well-planned accommodation:
Hall; Cloakroom; 2/3 Reception Rooms; 4 Principal and 3 Secondary Bedrooms; 2 Bathrooms; Compact Domestic Offices. Main electricity, water and drainage are connected. Good outbuildings. The gardens which are a feature of the property extend to a total area of just under 2 acres. Rateable value £66. Vacant possession.
Hampshire Telegraph 23/06/1950
Has anyone got a photo of Leigh Grange I could share here please?
Police and boatmen at Netley Abbey were looking last night for a corpse which would fit a
set of girl’s clothing and a bicycle found on the beach there. And then the “corpse” still looking attractive in spite of borrowed garments stepped off a bus and claimed the clothes and the bicycle.
When the clothes were found on the beach, the police had been informed.
An old sea salt said that about an hour or two earlier, he had seen a young girl shed her dress
and he remembered seeing that underneath she had a bathing costume. Then he saw her
go for a swim in Southampton Water.
With fears of another bathing fatality, inquiries were started all along the coast.
It was then, however, that 20 year old Miss Sylvia Bruce stepped off a bus and calmly asked for
her clothes.
Miss Bruce is a telephone operator living at Netley Abbey.
She was surprised to learn that the villagers had been inquiring about a corpse.
Her adventure on her day off was a 4 mile swim and she was sorry to hear it had caused such alarm.
Daily Herald 21/06/1938
For his part in rescuing two airmen from a Shackleton bomber of Coastal Command which crashed into Berwick Bay last year, 29 year old Lt Humphrey Michael Woolrych of Netley Abbey Hampshire
was awarded the George Medal.
When he took part in the rescue, Lt Woolrych was serving aboard HM Submarine Sirdar.
He was in the news again on Monday, for he was in HM Submarine Andrew, the first British submarine to cross the Atlantic underwater.
Berwick Advertiser 18/06/1953
From Cistercian Abbey Ruins at one end, through Netley Abbey Village to the Royal Victoria Hospital ...
