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 Prehistoric times to the mid 20th Century in the hamlet of Peggs Green .

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WHAT'S NEW

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Origins and generations of the Caskey family

In memory of the Great Uncle and Uncle of Sheila Stewart of London & Coleorton

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The biography of Sheila Stewart (nee Bannister), born in Essex and daughter of Herbert Frank Bannister and Esme Margaret, nee. Barkby. Sheila's mother Esme was the first child born to Frederick and Jane Barkby (nee. Coates) in 1919 in the Woolrooms, Coleorton (Worthington parish).

The reservoir was excavated between 1957 and 1964 to provide communities and businesses in Leicester and the East Midlands with drinking water. Before that time, the valley was a place for industry and agriculture.

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Worthington had its own Dame School in 1834/5 (for young ladies) which was run by Mrs. Hyde Kelk

Beaumont Family Timeline

The Haywoods of Breedon on the Hill, Griffydam and Worthington

This publication adds to the several other publications written by the author in relation to land and property allocations at the time of the 1806 enclosure. We are fortunate to have both a schedule and accompanying map for the 1806 enclosure, which provides us with important historical facts about the area which it covers.

Samuel Platts senior was born around 1815 in Worthington, and baptised there on 26 March 1815. He died in 1885. He was the son of Sarah Platts, a spinster, born in about 1794.

A Biography of the large family of Thomas and Emma Platts

The Sketchley's were living at Griffy Hill House before the 1841 census was taken, and likely that it was well before that date. Various Sketchley generations lived there till the 2010 decade.

Charles Robert Platts, born in Griffydam and baptised in April 1834, was the illegitimate son of Robert Waldram and Frances Platts and the half brother of Jane and Eliza Platts.

An inquest held at the Blacksmith's Arms, Coleorton into the death of collier Samuel Matchett whilst working at Coleorton No.3 Colliery

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A record of WW1 peace day celebrations that took place in villages across the local area

Broom Leys, was a large house off Forest Road and operated as Coalville & District VAD Hospital with 75 beds in January 1917, after War Office permission was given in October 1916 and local fundraising began.

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In Memory of Pte. Ernest Mee of Worthington who died of wounds received in WW1 and three local soldiers wounded in WW1 action: Pte. Thomas Smith and Pte. Frank Platts both of Griffydam and Pte. Alfred Mee of Worthington

Frederick Robert Stewart was the great uncle of the author of this publication and became known as Bob in later life. He was the youngest of ten children born to Samuel and Sarah Ann (nee. Richards) at Lount Farm

Joseph Nowell & Sons were the contractors appointed to build the Coleorton Railway. This publication provides some historical background on this company's development and the important part they played in the industrialisation of Great Britain in the early 19th century.

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The chapel held its bicentenary celebrations in 1978 and this publication contains the only few records of the celebrations that have survived

Although information on the Gilberts’ of Osgathorpe is recorded in the author’s publication ‘Asgotporp to Osgathorpe’, it was felt that this old family, who contributed considerably to the social and industrial history of the village and the wider area, deserved a separate more detailed study and publication

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.

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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.

LATEST UPDATES

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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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