SAMUEL T STEWART

THE STEWART FAMILY OF LOUNT 1901

Local Historian & Author Of Books On The Social And Industrial History Of Villages In North West Leicestershire

You will find over 200 articles covering many subjects on the history of villages and hamlets in this area of North West Leicestershire.

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PUBLICATIONS

Wartime - Lest We Forget

Mining

Religion

Censuses, Burials, Marriages

PHOTO GALLERY

A large collection of photographs capturing everyday life in the local area

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TIMELINE

A timeline of events from Pehistoric times to the mid 20th Century in the hamlet of Peggs Green .

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WHAT'S NEW

The story of Lucy Platts and Jane Allgood of Coleorton who emigrated to Utah

The story of Elsie Hibbert of Coleorton born in 1913

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Between 1985 and 1993 the “Lounge” opencast coal mining site removed parts of ten seams of coal in the area of Smoile Wood, Lount uncovering timbers and other artefacts dating to the period 1450-1600.

This branch of the 'Barkbys' lived in Coleorton for c.175 years and this particular publication relates to a blood line from Robert William Barkby of 'Bank House', Stoney Lane, to the present day.

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In memory of George Barkby, killed in action in Malaysia whilst serving his country during World War II.

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Five generations of a family from Lount.

The story of William Berkin and his son John, whose roots were established in Coleorton and Swannington and who became pioneers in Montana, America

Records of unlawful night time poaching in the local area

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The pit watch and case used by Samuel Stewart (1879-1955), grandfather of the author, whilst working at Lount Colliery

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Paul Pry's visit to the Ivanhoe Baths in 1826

This publication has been written to inform readers about the sellers of pottery wares in the local area in times gone by. It is not intended to be of a technical nature but to provide a platform for anyone wishing to research this interesting subject further.

1880 was the centenary year of the formal Sunday school movement started by Robert Raikes (1735-1811) in 1780. Celebrations took place all over the country including Griffydam

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This publication is intended to preserve some of the history of Lower Moor Road. Hopefully more photographs of the old properties and the history surrounding them will come to light

District education awards made to the children of coal miners who were in regular attendance at school at the time and who had been entered for certain examinations

The New Lount Colliery Spoil Heaps on which villagers spent many hours illegally coal picking, were levelled and planted with trees by Leicestershire County Council c.1975

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Additions in 1851/2 for the first anniversary of the 9th Baronet’s wedding and the baptism of his son and heir appears to have been the start of the complete restoration of the church

The local sport of boxing which was so well supported in Coalville over a period of three decades from the late 1920s.

Mr. Edward Williams, aged 38, of The Firs, Gelsmoor was tragically the first fatality at New Lount Colliery.

The story of John Dibb-Smith junior's move from an established farm on Breedon Lane, Osgathorpe to Cornwell

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Pilot Mine For The Sinking In 1924 Of The New Lount Colliery?

Natives Of Griffydam

A poignant story of George Watmough of Coleorton and John Clarke of Whitwick who were smuggled out of the infamous Buchenwald concentration camp.

Sir George Beaumont, 8th baronet of Stoughton (b.1799, d.1845) who held the lordship of the manor of Coleorton from 1827 to 1845, had his own private horse drawn fire engine for which there are two reports of it being called upon to try and quell fires outside of the Coleorton area.

Ron Hodges, as he was known, youngest son of Mr & Mrs. H. Hodges of Gelsmoor, Coleorton, served his country in the Royal Engineers for over 4 years partly under the South East Asia Command (S.E.A.C.) during the war with Japan and the British Commonwealth Occupation Task Force following the surrender of Japan.

Coal mining at Silver Hill (also recorded as Villier's piece), which formed part of the waste of Swannington Manor

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In 1921 Rev Canon John Nigel Philpott resigned his posts in Kent and Essex to become the Rector of Coleorton by appointment of Sir George Arthur Hamilton Beaumont, 11th Baronet of Stoughton. The publication also includes information on his son who tragically died while serving in WW1.

Memories of Ken Hodges from Pegg's Green who signed up to fight for his country in the Second World War.

Although this website has a substantial volume on the Shirleys / Ferrers families, it was felt that this history of the 10th Earl Ferrers should be published separately as it marked a turning point in the fortunes of the family.

In memory of George Hart, born in Griffydam, who sadly died from smallpox while serving in India

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An inventory for the property now known as Ley’s Farm, was carried out in 1684 following the death of Henry Tetley (1637-1684), whose occupation was given as a potter, and with 4 pot wheels recorded in the workshop, it is likely he was employing staff to operate these.

Private Charles Percy Topham and Sergeant Percy Riley have been included in the same publication as they are connected through adoption. Both were tragically killed in action.

Alonza Charles Platts joined the Royal Leicestershire Regiment in 1918 then registered with the 1st Battalion Leicestershire Regiment and went to India with them in 1924 at the age of 23. He also served in WW ll being promoted to Lieutenant in 1941.

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Coal mining continued until 1862 at Heath End when there was a gap of 11 years before John Lancaster opened his coal mine in 1873 (covered in a separate publication).

A total of nine men were involved in the burglary at William Sherwin's hosiery warehouse in March 1824 but the story focuses on a man by the name of William Walker who received a sentence of 14 years transportation for his part in the crime.

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After a lengthy period of inactivity in the mining of coal in the Heath End area, workings were restarted in 1873 by John Lancaster & Co.

Lount Pipe Works was located in the parish of Coleorton. It was thought to have opened in the early 1900s, and was initially owned by the Lount Brick and Sanitary Pipe Company.

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The purpose of this publication is to try and ascertain where Joseph Boultbee's "Newbold Colliery" was located in the late 1700s

A History of 39 Top Road Griffydam and its occupants.

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On the 8th of February 1924, the first sod of turf was dug by Lady Renee Beaumont for the new Lount Colliery foundation

Shops in Newbold - one owned by William and Lill Stewart and the other Gertie Stewart's Cottage Shop

A record of the Coulson Family of Griffydam

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Report on the Explosion At New Lount Colliery,Newbold In 1947

Ernest Elcock made a significant contribution to local education both at the Newbold C of E School for several years and at Griffydam, where he was headmaster of the Senior School there for 22 years.

A history of 2 cottages in the village of Osgathorpe

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A list of Osgathorpe's villagers and their trades during the 19th and 20th Century

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Brick and Tile making In Osgathorpe

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Osgathorpe had its own saddle / harness and collar makers from before 1851 to post 1881, most likely due to the concentration of farming in Osgathorpe and the local area.

Several Blacksmiths and Blacksmith's shops once existed in Osgathorpe in various locations in the village

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Osgathorpe's boot and shoe makers of the 19th Century

The Statham family were residents of Osgathorpe for over 200 years

Elizabeth Ann Tivey (nee Allen) was born in France and married William Tivey in 1895. They lived at Field Farm, Osgthorpe

LATEST UPDATES

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Updates include the death of Home Guard William Hodson Williamson of the 11th Ashby-De-La-Zouch Battalion

Additional Photographs & Amendments

Coleorton Pottery Second Edition

THE AUTHOR

My interest in local social and industrial history in Coleorton, and surrounding villages in North West Leicestershire, began following my retirement.

I received my early education at the primary and junior schools in Griffydam where I took the 11+ at the latter before moving to Ashby Boys Grammar School.

My descendants roots are well established in Pegg's Green, Coleorton, Lount and Griffydam. In fact, a male blood line for the Stewart's goes back from my sons to the late 1600s in Lount. To find out more about our family history click on the Book link below or Supplement for additional information.

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