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A Topographical Dictionary of England
… Peter) WROCKWARDINE ( St. Peter), a parish, in the union of Wellington, Wellington division of the hundred of South Bradford, N. division of Salop, 2 … 60 to each under-graduate, and 70 to each undergraduate being a commoner; 21 to each bachelor of arts if not …
A History of the County of Shropshire
… Wood WROCKWARDINE WOOD Wrockwardine Wood, north-east of Oakengates town centre, was originally a detached piece of woodland, later a township, belonging to the manor and … third quarter of the 19th century, short terraces again being the dominant form of housing. After the First World War …
A History of the County of Shropshire
… List of illustrations ECONOMIC HISTORY. Wrockwardine Wood was … with oaks and underwood. 65 It was within the royal forest of Mount Gilbert or the Wrekin. By c. 1290 assarting had … lease of the Charlton mining interests, and new pits were being sunk in Wrockwardine Wood. In 1736-7 the mines were let …
A History of the County of Shropshire
… List of illustrations EDUCATION. In 1833 a Primitive Methodist … 1826 there was Anglican concern because in that 'nursery of sectarianism' upwards of 280 children aged 7-13 were still … year £50 was spent on repairs, a deficit of £47 4 s. 3½ d. being met by the rector, who owned the master's house; his …
A History of the County of Shropshire
… List of illustrations LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC SERVICES. Wrockwardine Wood was part of the manor, and until 1884 the civil parish, of … third interest in the glassworks manager's house, the rest being bought in 1843 after the works had closed. 35 Profits …
A History of the County of Shropshire
… Wood Manor MANOR. Wrockwardine Wood originally formed part of Wrockwardine manor 60 but the lord of the manor's mineral rights in the township were gradually … in the township in the early 20th century, the collieries being principally the dukes' property. 63 Wrockwardine Wood …
A History of the County of Shropshire
… associated with John Fletcher, the Evangelical vicar of Madeley, apparently met at Trench in 1765. 49 Wesleyans … 54 In 1948 membership was small and the chapel closed, being replaced by the Methodist church hall, New Donnington. … apparently average numbers. The chapel had 500 seats, 300 of them free. 57 In 1864 it was rebuilt in diapered red and …
A History of the County of Shropshire
… totalling £60 were used to buy a field called Tiddicross, of which the rent was distributed annually. Edward Pemberton … workhouse was built on the site c. 1801 but the rent of £4 10 s. was not increased; it was paid out annually as … of Burcot left £10. It was probably the bequest that was being honoured in 1821 by Edward Cludde and Mr. Stainer, who …
A History of the County of Shropshire
… Wrockwardine Church CHURCH. Parts of Wrockwardine church predate the mid 12th century 62 and … 63 Shrewsbury abbey claimed the church itself as a gift of Roger, earl of Shrewsbury (d. 1094). 64 Dependent chapels, … (in Ercall Magna) and preached both at home and elsewhere, being 'very moderate and . . . much beloved by the …
A History of the County of Shropshire
… schools for c. 63 cottagers' children, poor pupils' fees being paid by richer neighbours. 62 The Cludde family built … amounting in 1853 to £45 including the mistress's salary of £35. 69 In 1885 an infant department (60 places) was added … her husband provided the site. 79 Income in 1848 consisted of £32 17 s. 6 d. in subscriptions and collections, £24 11 s. …