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Contractors, tradesmen and other players associated with the Erpingham Poor Law Union

Name Rough Notes

Abraham, J. Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for Kelling & district.

Aldham & Son Solicitors. Boys Aldham b. 1776 Norwich, living in Kings Lynn 1851. Boys Robert Aldham, his son - not found 1851 (but

listed in White's Directory 1845).

Allard, Francis Constable & Parish Rate Collector, Gimingham. Poor rate & Highway rate. Carpenter b. 1796.

Allard, J. Carter.

Allison, David Francis Supplied trusses. Cutler & surgical instrument maker of Bethel Street, Norwich. Business premises in Upper Walk. Born 1815

approx., died 1847.

Allison, Esther One of the Trunch inhabitants 'in the habit of gathering muck & placing it so near their dwellings or the dwellings of others as

to be injurious to the health of the Occupiers of the said Houses' (Minutes 5 Feb 1849).

Allison, J.D. Cutler of Market Place, Norwich. Supplied trusses. Not found in any census or directory.

Amies, Abraham Of North Walsham. Ratepayer. See 21 Jan 1839. Journeyman harness-maker.

Amies, J. Supplied lime to Beckham workhouse.

Amies, Matthew Of North Walsham. Ratepayer. See 21 Jan 1839. Ag. Lab. Of Reeves Lane.

Amies/Ames, William Master Bricklayer of Roughton; b. 1797 at Thorpe Market. Limewashed both Workhouses.

Ampleford, Thomas Supplied bricks. 1841 Census - Brick maker of Edingthorpe age 35. Doesn't appear in 1836 and 1845 directories.

Andrews, C. A Norwich shopkeeper who acted an 'agent' for payment of relief to Union paupers living there.

Anthony, E. Supplied butter to Sheringham Workhouse. Could be Elizabeth Anthony b. 1811 of Sheringham; wife of Fisherman Joshua

Anthony.

Anthony, M. Supplied milk and butter to Sheringham Workhouse.

Arden, Reverend F.E. Of Gresham. Held a local stock of medicine for Cholera during the 1849 outbreak.

Arthur, Matthew Supplied wine to Gimingham Workhouse. Census 1851 - King's Arms, North Walsham. Matthew Arthur - Inn Keeper age 49

b. Stanhoe. Wife Sophia age 43 b. Aylmerton.

Ashwell, Edward Butcher of North Walsham. Supplied meat to both Workhouses. Not found in Census records or Directories.

Astley, F. See Minutes of 13 Mar 1837.

Atkins, William B. Farmer of Coston. Valued Parishes of Baconsthorpe, Barningham Winter, Holt (with Thomas Edwards), Plumstead &

Matlask.

Bacon & Co. Bacon & Kinnebrook, Printers of Norwich. Printed The Norwich Mercury . Submitted bills for advertising and books.

Bacon & Kinnebrook See above.

Bacon, Nicholas C. Surgeon of North Walsham. "A member of the Royal College of Surgeons & a member of the Apothecaries Company

residing at North Walsham, is a general practicioner of medicine." Also an insurance agent for Crown Life. 1841 Census -

Market Place, North Walsham. Nicholas age 29, surgeon, and wife Anne age 29.

Bailey (Widow) Of North Walsham. Ratepayer. See 21 Jan 1839. Not identified.

Baker Supplier of 'bed furniture & c.' Perhaps John of Holt, below.

Baker Supplier of clothing. Probably Robert below.

Baker, C. Ironmonger.

Baker, J.C. Ironmonger.

Baker & Sewell Carried out a valuation of workhouse articles. Probably the John Baker below.

Baker, George Baker of Overstrand. Bread contractor.

Baker, James Shoemaker of Southrepps. 1851 Census - Upper Street, Southrepps. Widowed Master 'Cordwinder' age 54 b. Southrepps.

Son Moses (age 23) journeyman, same trade.

Baker, John Ironmonger of Market Place, Holt. Presumably part of 'J&C Baker' of Holt in the 1845 White's Directory.

Baker, John Of North Walsham. Advisor re rental charge of ex-Gilbert Union workhouses + valuer of the Parishes of Runton, Roughton,

North Walsham, Felbrigg, Gresham, Aylmerton, Metton, Trimingham, Alborough, Mundesley, Barningham Northwood &

Overstrand.

Baker, John Painter & glazier of Southrepps. Payment made to his Executors 2 Jul 1849 (died in Sep quarter of 1848).

Baker, Robert Supplier of grocery, potatoes. Grocer & draper of North Walsham and Southrepps.

Baker, Robert Bank agent. 1851 - Census - Yarmouth Road, North Walsham. Bank agent age 78 b. Southrepps. Wife Mary age 70 b.

Happisburgh.

Baker, Robert Summers Insurance agent for both Workhouses. Bank Manager & Attorney of Norwich Road, North Walsham. Agent to Messrs.

Gurney & Co. 1851 Census - Solicitor age 35 b. North Walsham. Wife Laura E. Agte 32 b. Worstead.

Ballachey, George Baker & Son Lawyers. Son was also G.B. See list of Guardians.

Balls, John Flour Contractor for North Walsham District and workhouses at Gimingham and North Walsham. Probably John Balls, Miller

of Bridge Gate, Worstead. No candidate found in the Union itself.

Balls, John Of North Walsham. Ratepayer. See 21 Jan 1839. The only John Balls in 1841 was an Ag Lab of White Horse Lane.

Bane, George Master Tailor of Lower Street, Southrepps. Appointed to assist Gimingham Governor as Constable (1838). Assistant

Overseer of Cromer. Stand-in for the Governor and the Porter at other times. Born Thorpe Market 1776.

Bane, Richard Tailor of Upper Street, Southrepps. Also acted as Letter Carrier & claimed postal charges.

Bane, Thomas Supplier of shoes to Gimingham Workhouse. Shoemaker of Lower Street, Southrepps.

Banham, Richard Small bill submitted against the Establishment account (Workhouse NK). Police Constable of Upper Street, Southrepps.

Banham, William Valued the Parish of Trimingham. Closest possibility seems to be a farm bailiff of Sculthorpe.

Bangay, M. Bill submitted against the Sheringham Workhouse Establishment account. No M----- found. A few candidates:

Richard, Blacksmith of Hunworth

Richard, Blacksmith of Thornage

Thomas, Blacksmith of Thornage

John, Cooper of Holt

Barber Of Bradfield. Paid for maintenance of a person named Webster. Could be John or Robert - see minutes of 8 Jan 1849.

Barber, George Of Southrepps. Supplied potatoes to Gimingham Workhouse.

Barber, James 'Tailor of Trunch.' Born 1822 at Trunch. He was there in 1841, but moved to London approx 1845 and was living in

Gloucester Street with his wife Eliza and son Edward at the time of the 1851 Census.

Barber, R. Tailor. No candidate found.

Barber, R. Supplied a small quantity of oatmeal 1845.

Barber, Robert Submitted bills for dwiling & brushes. Grocer of Upper Street, Southrepps. 1841 Census - Upper Street. Shopkeeper age

20, living with 2 year-old Clarissa & servant Mary/May Moy. Widowed perhaps?

Barber, Robert Builder; contracted to alter/repair Sheringham workhouse in 1836. Also did work at Gimingham.

Barcham, Benjamin Supplier of coal to Sheringham workhouse. Auctioneer, ship owner and coal merchant of Lower Sheringham. Died 1839.

Barcham W. Of Southrepps. Held a local stock of medicine for Cholera during the 1849 outbreak.

Barcham, William Auctioneer of Mundesley. Churchwarden. Valued the Parishes of North Walsham, Roughton, Southrepps, Northrepps,

Knapton, Hanworth, Alborough, Sidestrand, Trimingham, Sheringham, Runton. Farmer and Land Agent b. 1772 at Great

Yarmouth. His son-in-Law Robert Lacey was a coal merchant.

Barcham, William Supplied coal to Sheringham workhouse. Merchant, maltster & farmer of Lower Sheringham. Born 1784 at Sheringham.

Wife Catherine.

Barclay, Bevan & Co, Bankers of London.

Bardwell J. Supplied Groceries - possible error 25 Mar 1850.

Bardwell, S. Supplied Groceries - possible error 4 Feb 1850, 11 Mar 1850.

Bardwell, William Grocer of Norwich. Not found in 1851 Census.

Barker, J. Glazier.

Barnard & Joy, Messrs. Ironmongers and toolmakers of Upper Walk, Norwich. Provided a mangle for Gimingham Workhouse. C. Barnard.

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Barnard, John Clerk of the Tunstead & Happing Union. Perhaps the schoolmaster of Worstead (White's 1836)?

Barnes, Winter & Bernard Lawyers involved in arranging the Beckham Workhouse building loan. Solicitors of 2 Great Winchester Street, London.

Barnes, E. Cooper.

Barnes, William L. (Reverend) Clerk of North Walsham. See 22 & 29 Mar 1841. Rector of Knapton.

Barton, Reverend H.M. Of Metton. Held a local stock of medicine for Cholera during the 1849 outbreak.

Bartram, James Churchwarden of Metton. Farmer. Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for Metton.

Bassingthwaight(e), William Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for Hunworth. Farmer born 1800 at Tuttington. 1851 - 129

acres with 5 labourers.

Bautler, Thomas Valued & surveyed the Parish of Hunworth.

Bayfield, John F. Accountant of King Street, Norwich. See Minutes 1 Feb 1847. Born 1802 at Norwich.

Bayliss, T. Supplied Yorkshire stone.

Bean, G. Submitted bill for clothing. Probably George BANE (above).

Beane, Benjamin Relieving Officer of the Tunstead & Happing Union. Of Long Street, Tunstead.

Beare Bill submitted against the Gimingham Workhouse Establishment account. Candidates:

Linas Beare, shoemaker of North Walsham.

Edmund Beare, farmer of Paston & Gimingham.

Beaumont, Isaac Unsuccessful candidate for Porter May 1838 & Sep 1842. Several candidates in Suffolk.

Beaumont, Sarah Unsuccessful candidate for Schoolmistress 23 Feb 1846. Possibly the daughter of Edmund Beaumont, shipwright of North

Quay, Great Yarmouth.

Beck Bills submitted against the Sheringham Workhouse clothing account.

Beck, John Valued Parishes of Letheringsett, Weybourne. 1841 - Farmer of Reed Hall, Congham 1841. 1851 - Congham. Farmer of

1950 acres, employing 26 men.

Beck, William Farmer of Mileham. Valued the Parishes of Cley, Thornage, Weybourne, Letheringsett. 1841 - Granstein Farm, Mileham. A

bill for horse hire & expenses attending an appeal Holt Petty Sessions was submitted for 'Wm. & J. Beck' (20 Mar 1843).

Beckett, G.A. An official employed by the Poor Law Board.

Beckwith (Mr.) Surveyor of Taxes.

Bedford, T. Bill submitted against Gimingham Establishment account.

Benn(s), William Supplier of shoes to Gimingham House. Shoemaker of Church Street, Trunch. 'Accumulation of filth' in his yard (Minutes 5

Feb 1849).

Bidwell, Henry Surgeon of Norwich Road, North Walsham.

Bidwell, Thomas Farmer of Swafield. Accused Dr. E.A. Lane of non-attendance on the poor of Trunch.

Bird, E. Supplied earthenware. Could be Elizabeth, daughter of Workhouse Governor Samuel Bird.

Bird, John Baker of Trunch.

Bird, Samuel Governor of Sheringham Workhouse. Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for Sheringham.

Bird, William Innkeeper of Great Yarmouth. Stood security for Samuel Bird as Governor of Sheringham Workhouse. Kept the Royal Hotel

1840-1854 and was declared bankrupt as a wine & spirit merchant a few years later.

Birkbeck, Henry Banker of Norwich. Stood as surety for J.H. Gurney. 1841 - Keswick Parish, Intwood.

Birt, E. Supplied earthenware.

Birt, Joseph Supplied earthenware. Joseph Flower Birt appears in White's directory of 1845 as Collector of Taxes and China Dealer of

Market Place, North Walsham.

Birt, Sarah Supplied earthenware. Mother & daughter Martha (60) & Sarah (22) were china dealers of Market Place North Walsham in

1851.

Blade Constable of Holt. Could be Charles (farmer), Jeremiah (butcher), John (ironmonger), William (journeyman butcher) or

Robert (baker)!

Blade Butcher of Holt. Probably Jeremiah.

Blake, Mr. JP of Swafield. Robert Blake, later Robert Blake-Humfrey?

Blake, Keith & Blake Solicitors of Norwich. Francis J. Blake of King Street, Solicitor. John J. Blake of Palace Street, Attorney & Solicitor. Thomas

M. Keith of Bracondale, Lakenham, Solicitor.

Blake, Edward Treasurer of Aylsham Union. See 20 Oct 1845.

Blake, Francis John Treasurer of the County Asylum. Appears as 'Mr. Fras. John Blake, clerk and treasurer' in White's 1845 Directory. Attorney

of King Street, Norwich.

Blakelock, Reverend Ralph Rector of Gimingham; lived in Church Street. Rented land belonging to Gimingham Workhouse. Held a local stock of

medicine for Cholera during the 1849 outbreak.

Bleakley, R. & P. Of Oxnead. Robert and Page Bleakley were duffield, blanket &c. manufacturers of Oxnead Mill and Norwich.

Blogg, Joshua Farmer of Upper Sheringham. Billed for carting wood (Sheringham). Overseer.

Blogg, W. Supplied potatoes to Sheringham Workhouse. Perhaps William (below) selling his father's producxe?

Blogg, William Shoemaker son of Joshua above. Bill submitted against the Gimingham Workhouse clothing account.

Bloom, Atcherson One of the Trunch inhabitants 'in the habit of gathering muck & placing it so near their dwellings or the dwellings of others as

to be injurious to the health of the Occupiers of the said Houses' (Minutes 5 Feb 1849).

Bloomfield, J. Supplied potatoes to Sheringham Workhouse. Probably Joseph, the son of William, below.

Bloomfield, William Farmer of Sheringham b. 1790. Supplied potatoes & carting services to Sheringham Workhouse. Overseer of Sheringham.

Collected the Poor Rate.

Bloy, J. Supplied flour in December 1846 when there was no main Contractor. There was a Bloy family bakery in Holt.

Blyth Bills submitted against the Sheringham Workhouse clothing account.

Blyth, Dennis/Denis Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for Sidestrand. Farmer.

Blyth, Samuel Harvey Bookseller and chemist of Market Place, North Walsham. Unsuccessful candidate on 11 Nov 1844 for the post of Registrar

for the North Walsham District of the Union. 1851 Census - Chemist & druggist age 48 b. North Creake. Wife Mary age 48 b.

Holme Hale.

Boardman, Thomas His trustees supplied 'white pease' to Beckham workhouse.

Bolding, John See his Guardian entry.

Bond, C. Supplied a small quantity of potatoes 1851.

Bond, Reverend Robert A.B. Curate of Briston.

Bond, W. Supplied a small quantity of potatoes 1851.

Bone, John Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for Alborough. Grocer and draper.

Bone, R. Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for Plumstead.

Booth, Edward Unsuccessful candidate for Relieving Officer 1842. Plumber of Hanworth.

Boughay, Charles Hotel & Inn-keeper of Mundesley, b. 1786. Supplier of Wine & Porter to Gimingham Workhouse.

Boughton Supplied wine & Porter to Gimingham Workhouse.

Boulter, Thomas Farmer & auctioneer of Aylsham Road, Oulton. Surveyed & valued the Parish of Hunworth (with Joseph Manning).

Boulter, Thomas One of the Trunch inhabitants 'in the habit of gathering muck & placing it so near their dwellings or the dwellings of others as

to be injurious to the health of the Occupiers of the said Houses' (Minutes 5 Feb 1849).

Bowles, John S. City Missionary of Thorpe Hamlet.

Bowyer, Henry George Her Majesty's Inspector of Schools. Born on 3 January 1813, the son of Sir George Bowyer, 2nd/6th Bt. and Anne

Hammond Douglas. He married Katherine Emma Sandby, daughter of Reverend George Sandby, on 20 February 1855.2

He died on 25 September 1883 at age 70.

Boyce, James Unsuccessful candidate for Gimingham Porter 27 Mar 1837.

Boyd, Alexander & Thomas Millers of Holt. Appear in 1851 on Norwich Road as Landed Proprietors, with Alexander additionally farming 636 acres with

20 men, 7 women & 6 lads. Both born at Pinner; Alexander in 1818 and Thomas in 1823.

Brackenbury/Brakenbury, Matthew Butcher of Market Place, North Walsham. Ratepayer. See 21 Jan 1839.

Brackenbury/Brakenbury, William Of Trunch. Unsuccessful candidate for the position of Porter at the Gimingham Workhouse in 1848.

Bradfield/Bradford, Thomas Supplier of potatoes. Farmer of North Walsham and operator of a Norwich coach.

Brady (Mrs.) Of Norwich. See Minutes 19 Feb 1849.

Bonus - see Carter & Bonus

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Brady, H. Dr. Coleby's assistant. He pp'd a medical certificate on behalf of John Coleby.

Breeze, D. Unsuccessful candidate for Porter 30 Jul 1838. Candidates:

Daniel, shoemaker of Ingham.

Daniel, carpenter of Sutton.

Daniel, silk weaver of Lambert's Yard, Norwich St. Martin at Palace.

Breeze/Breese, John Baker of High Street, Cromer. Supplier of bread to Gimingham initially, then to both Workhouses.

Breeze/Breese, Robert Butcher of Lower Sheringham and later Bodham. Supplied meat and suet to Workhouses.

Brock, John Of Caistor. Unsuccessful candidate for the position of Porter at the Gimingham Workhouse in 1848. Revenue Officer and

Clerk b. 1785.

Brook With William Atkins, valued the Parish of Plumstead. Several Candidates!

Brooks, M. Bill submitted against Sheringham In-maintenance account. Perhaps Matthew, below.

Brooks, Matthew Bill submitted against Gimingham Establishment account. Coal Heaver of East Street, Cromer.

Broughton, Mark Supplied potatoes to Sheringham Workhouse. 1851 - Pensioner & Ag Lab of East Beckham b. 1785 at West Beckham.

Brown Carting &c. at Gimingham Workhouse. Perhaps Edward Brown, farmer of Sustead?

Brown, George Baker of Overstrand. Bread and flour contractor. His business was transferred to trustees in September 1851 (see Minutes

for 13 Oct 1851). Insolvent? George reappeared some years later as a railway clerk in London.

Brown, J. Unsuccessful candidate for Governor of Sheringham Workhouse 1840. Several John/James Browns in the area.

Brown, T. Bill submitted against the Sheringham Establishment account. Nearest candidate is Thomas Brown, brewer of Cromer.

Brown, Reverend T. Of Suffield. Held a local stock of medicine for Cholera during the 1849 outbreak.

Brown, Thomas Supplied lime and small quantities of potatoes to Gimingham Workhouse. Farmer & flax dealer of Trimingham (see

Guardians). Also stood security for builder Thomas Hall's contract to make alterations at Gimingham Workhouse.

Buck, Benjamin Resident of Trunch.

Buck, Miles Builder of Skeyton. 1841 - Skeyton. Carpenter age 20. 1845 - Skeyton. Joiner & grocer (White's). 1851 - Skeyton. Master

Carpenter employing 3 men & 1 apprentice.

Buck, Richard Stood as surety for building work done by Miles Buck - his father perhaps. 1836 - Wheelwright of Skeyton (White's). 1841 -

Carpenter of Skeyton age 55. 1845 - Wheelwright of Skeyton (White's). 1851 - Master Carpenter of Skeyton age 68

employing 10 men.

Buck, Thomas Stood as surety for building work done by Miles Buck. 1841 - Farmer of Swanton Abbott, age 65. 1851 - Swanton Abbott.

Farmer of 8 Acres age 75. Born Skeyton.

Bullen Carpenter. Either James Bullen of Trimingham, Samuel Bullen of Trunch or wheelwright James Bullen of Gimingham.

Bullen, Martha Apllied for position of nurse but was considered unsuitable (Minutes 25 Oct 1847). Probably the Martha Bullen who appears

in the list of Paupers (separate document).

Bullen, Samuel Of Trunch. Pig sty 'injurious to health' (Minutes 5 Feb 1849).

Bullen, William Painter & glazier of Market Place, Holt. 1851 - age 34, Master Painter employing 1 man. Born at Holt. Wife Ann age 32

born Beeston.

Buller, Charles (Esq.) Poor Law Commissioner for England, appointed December 1847.

Bulley, Buckenham Of Trunch. Had an uncovered cesspool (Minutes 5 Feb 1849).

Bunn, William Distributed voting papers in 1841. A bill sticker of the Butchery, North Walsham. Constable?

Bunnett, S. Glazier.

Bunting/Bunton, John Of Gimingham. Paid for pig swill ('hog wash') from Gimingham Workhouse. Ag Lab b. 1792 at Southrepps.

Bunting/Bunton, N. Supplied flour in December 1846 when there was no main Contractor. Could be Norton Bunting, grocer of South Creake.

Burcham, George Of Holt. Valued the Parish of Edgefield. Land Surveyor of Chapel Street in 1836 (White's) but not found 1841.

Burges, T. Supplied Hay & Straw.

Burrell, E. Cooper.

Burrell, Edward Basketmaker of Market Place, Holt. Born 1802 at Hunworth.

Burrell, J. Basketmaker. Not identified.

Burrell, W. Basketmaker. Not identified.

Burton Of Contractors 'Burton & Fre(e)man.' Several candidates, including:

John, bricklayer of Beeston Regis.

Benjamin, carpenter of Trunch.

Francis, bricklayer of Southrepps.

Burton Of Contractors 'Burton & Francis/Frances' - carpenters. Probably Benjamin, above.

Burton, James Overseer of Hanworth.

Burton, John Butcher of Market Place, North Walsham. Supplied meat to both Workhouses.

Burton, Sewell Baker of Jetty Street, Cromer. Supplied bread to workhouses and flour to distribution stations.

Burton, William Labourer. Not identified.

Butcher, Mr. Umpire in determination of Workhouse rents. Henry Butcher, farmer of North Walsham.

Buttle, Maria One of the Trunch inhabitants 'in the habit of gathering muck & placing it so near their dwellings or the dwellings of others as

to be injurious to the health of the Occupiers of the said Houses' (Minutes 5 Feb 1849).

Cable, Robert Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for Aylmerton. Shoemaker.

Calvert, Reverend Thomas Minister of St. James Parish, Norwich.

Cannell (Mr.) Overseer of Bodham.

Cannon, Robert Clerk in the Times office; b. 1794, living at 23 Lloyd Square, Clerkenwell in 1851.

Carige, J.H. Made a loan of £500 in 1779 to the Parish of Holt in conjunction with another person whose name is illegible. See 25 Jan

1841.

A John Herbert Carige (his Son?) appears in 1851 and 1861 at Salutary Mount, Heavitree, Devon. John H. Carige, late Lt.

12th Foot, born 1798 Caiorpore, East Indies (perhaps Khairpur). Died 2 Aug 1862, effects under £4000.

Carrick, Margaret Resident of Trunch. Her dwelling considered to be 'in a filthy & Unwholesome state' (Minutes 5 Feb 1849.

Carter Ironwork at Sheringham Workhouse. Not identified.

Carter & Bonus Emigration Agents. Carter & Bonus were situated at No. 11 Leadenhall Street, London, the premises of the British East India

Company, and were one of the largest carriers of emigrants to North America in the 1830s & 1840s. John Bonus (1795-

1865); contractor as a government emigration agent and partner with Robert Carter (? - 1878). Bonus was of Italian orgins.

Carter, Henry Resident of Australia - see 29 Apr 1844.

Carter, J. Glazier.

Carter, J. Supplied straw. Probably James Carter, farmer of Lower Street, Southrepps. See list of Guardians.

Carter, M. Glazier (Sheringham Workhouse). Could be Mary - wife of Stephen below.

Carter, Stephen Painter & Glazier of Upper Sheringham b.1807. Employed at both Workhouses.

Carter, Thomas Resident of Australia - see 29 Apr 1844.

Case, Edward Butcher of Market Place, Holt. Supplier of beef etc. to the Workhouses.

Catchpole, M. Unsuccessful candidate for Porter 31 May 1841. Was this Matthew trying to get his old job back? See list of Union Officers.

Cawston, John Supplied potatoes. Nearest candidate is John Cawston of East Beckham - Maltster b. 1817 Holt.

Cawston, Nicholas Sr. Churchwarden and Overseer of Felbrigg. Farmer. His son Nicholas Jr. was a joiner.

Chadwick, E. Supplied lard to Sheringham Workhouse. Not identified, but perhaps connected in some way with William, below.

Chadwick, Edwin Secretary to the Poor Law Commissioners. See Wikipedia entry.

Chadwick/Shadwick, William Bills submitted against Sheringham Establishment account. Supplied lard. Grocer, harness-maker & draper of Church Street,

Cromer. Stood as surety for James Dye as Colector of Rates for North Walsham 6 Aug 1849.

Chaffee/Chaffer, William Clerk of Works during construction of the West Beckham Workhouse. Born 1803 at Armley (Yorks). 1851 - Newton Lane,

Hauxton, Cambs.

Chamberlain/Chamberlin, Richard Supplier of gravel. Yeoman farmer of Upper Sheringham .

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Chamberlain, J. Carted wood. Not identified in the Union.

Chamberlain & Co., Chamberlain & Powell,

later Chamberlins

Bills submitted against the Gimingham Clothing account. Supplier of drapery and clothing, founded by Henry Chamberlain

(1773-1848). Had a large department store on the corner of Dove Street and Guildhall Hill in Norwich, and a branch in North

Walsham.

Chamberlin, R. Supplied drapery. Could be Robert, son of Henry above.

Chambers, W. Carter. Not identified.

Chandler, Thomas C. Of Great Yarmouth. Stood security for Samuel Bird as Governor of Sheringham Workhouse.

Chandler, William Of Yarmouth. Unsuccessful candidate for Governor of Gimingham Workhouse.

Chaplin, Thomas Shoemaker of Knapton.

Chapman, C Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for Hanworth & Roughton. Relieving Officer - see list of Union

Officers.

Chapman, Dennis Overseer of Metton. Wheelwright.

Chapman, James Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for Hanworth. Wheelwright.

Chapman, R. Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for Gimingham. Possibly Robert Chapman, harness maker of

Trunch b. 1793 Northrepps.

Chastney, J. Blacksmith.

Cheatle, Martha Of Holt. Lent money to Parish officers for emigration purposes. 1851 - Back of Shirehall. Widowed annuitant and proprietor of

houses, b. 1775 at Kirton (Lincs.).

Child(s), Ann Midwife of Antingham Parish. Born 1781; wife of Ag Lab William.

Clabburn & Sparks Oatmeal manufacturers of Norwich. Waggon and Horses-lane, Tombland, Norwich. Robert Clabburn, James Clabburn, and

Edward Sparks, Oatmeal and Groat Manufacturers and General Dealers. Company was dissolved 12 Feb 1847.

Clark Chimney sweeping at Gimingham Workhouse. Not identified.

Clark Clerk of Messrs. Lucas.

Clarke, Charles J. Hairdresser of Market Place Holt, b. 1815 Holt. Widowed by 1851. Complained of health 'nuisance' in the town 1849.

Clarke, J. Presented a bill for a water cask 1846.

Clark, John Overseer of Felbrigg. Farmer - see list of Guardians. Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for

Felbrigg. Held a local stock of medicine for Cholera during the 1849 outbreak.

Clarke, John Constable (duty at Gimingham Workhouse). Small bills submitted against the Gimingham Establishment account. Blacksmith

and Overseer of Gimingham.

Clarke, John Shoemaker of Lower Sheringham.

Clark, John Of Holt. Conveyed emigrants to London 1849. Complained of health 'nuisances' 3 Sep 1849.

Clarke, Robert Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for Cromer. Supplied combs. Hairdresser of Cromer.

Clarke, R. Constable.

Clarke, S. Shoemaker (Sheringham Workhouse).

Clark(e), Thomas Shoemaker of Sheringham, b. 1794. Employing 2 Journeymen 1851.

Clements, G. Was paid for advertisements - presumably a printer.

Clements, R. Was paid for advertisements - presumably a printer.

Cleveland, Joseph Constable (duty at Gimingham Workhouse). Joiner of Mundesley.

Clipperton, C. See bill 27 Sep 1841 for ticking. No. 'C' Clipperton found 1841 or 1851.

Clipperton, J. Supplied Turf? Nearest Clipperton was John, blacksmith of Suffield.

Clipperton, R. Supplied well rope. Perhaps Robert, harness-maker of Fakenham or more likely an error (see William below).

Clipperton, William Saddler, harness maker and twine spinner of Market Place North Walsham, b. 1788 Happisburgh. Supplier of 'Lines &c.',

cord and rope.

Clive, George Assistant Commissioner, first mentioned 24 Sep 1838. Born October 1803. The youngest son of Edward Bolton Clive. MA

Brasnose College Oxford, 1829. Appointed an Assistant Poor Law Commissioner in 1836, initially in Cardiff. Died June

1880.

Coble, Georgianna Unsuccessful candidate for Schoolmistress 7 Dec 1846. She was 18 and living at Holme Hale.

Coble, Lydia Unsuccessful candidate for Schoolmistress 4 Mar 1844. She was at the school in Knapton.

Cobon/Cabon, Thomas C. Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for Letheringsett. Farmer.

Codd, Reverend C. Of Letheringsett. Held a local stock of medicine for Cholera during the 1849 outbreak.

Codling, John Unsuccessful candidate for schoolmaster 11 Apr 1842. Farmer of North Walsham?

Codling, W.H. Clerk of Blofield Union.

Coe Unsuccessful candidate for Gimingham Governor 12 Jun 1837.

Coleman & Sons. Drapers of 8 London Street, Norwich.

Colman/Coleman, Arthur Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for Knapton. Complained of health 'nuisances' in the Parish.

Colman, J. Unsuccessful candidate for Clerk in January 1837

Colman, Joseph Submitted Bill related to Briston Parish property. 1841 - Auctioneer of Chapel Row, Briston. 1851 - Auctioneer, painter &

bookbinder of Holt. Complained of health 'nuisance' in Holt 3 Sep 1849.

Colman, R. Supplied drapery, bed ticking. Could be Colman & Sons above.

Colman, Robert Lime-washed the Beckham workhouse.

Colman, Stephen Senior One of the Trunch inhabitants 'in the habit of gathering muck & placing it so near their dwellings or the dwellings of others as

to be injurious to the health of the Occupiers of the said Houses' (Minutes 5 Feb 1849).

Colman, W. Lime-washed the Beckham workhouse.

Conyard, Benjamin Unsuccessful candidate for Porter Sep 1842 and Schoolmaster Oct 1843. Retired farmer of Honing b. 1791 at Sutton.

Cooch, J. Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for Beeston Regis.

Cooch/Couch, Robert Attorney & Solicitor. Magistrate's Clerk and Constable. First appears April 1842. Born Newport Pagnell 1806. Living in

Church Street 1851.

Coode, George Assistant Secretary to the Poor Law Commissioners. Barrister born 1810 approx. In 1841 was living with his wife Helen in

Euston Square.

Coode, J. Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for Beeston Regis & Runton. Collected rent for Register Office.

Not found 1841 or 1851.

Cook, W. Supplied flour in December 1846 when there was no main Contractor.

Cooper, Ann Unsuccessful candidate for Schoolmistress 4 Mar 1844.

Cooper, J. Supplied shoes to Beckham workhouse.

Cooper, John Submitted bills against Sheringham Establishment. Either baker & flour dealer of Lower Sheringham, farmer of Aylmerton, or

farmer of Abbey Farm, Beeston Regis.

Supplied potatoes to Sheringham Workhouse in Feb 1846.

Copeman Carting.

Copeman, Frederick Miller of Blickling Mills. Supplied Flour to the Union.

Copeman, John & Son Grocers of Norwich. Wholesale & Retail business in Gentleman's Walk.

Copeman, John Submitted Tender for Flour.

Copeman, Richard Submitted bill.

Copeman, Robert Carpenter & Joiner of Southrepps. Made blinds for the probationary ward chamber at Gimingham Workhouse. Had a bill

rejected by the Union.

Cornish, William Builder & carpenter of Gimingham; contracted to alter/repair Gimingham workhouse and also supplied coffins. Appears in

White's 1845 as wheelwright of Gimingham.

Covell, Joseph Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for Beeston Regis & Runton. Superintendent Registrar - see

Union Officers file.

Coward, Robert L. Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for Holt (with Richard Johnson). Hairdresser of Holt.

Cozens Bill related to Cley Parish property. Perhaps William Hardy Cozens - see list of Guardians.

Cozens, Benjamin Of North Walsham. Ratepayer. See 21 Jan 1839. Carpenter of Low Street, North Walsham.

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Cranefield, C. Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for Sheringham.

Crask (Mr.) Of Overstrand. Held a local stock of medicine for Cholera during the 1849 outbreak.

Crask, J. Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for Stody.

Crask, James W. Bricklayer of Overstrand. Worked at both Workhouses.

Crask, S. Supplied marking ink.

Critoph, J. Overseer of Sheringham. I can't find any record of a 'J.' Critoph in Sheringham, so could this perhaps be an error by the

Clerk? The most likely candidate is Samuel Critoph, Miller.

Critoph/Crytoph, Samuel Collected Poor Rate on the Sheringham Workhouse. Miller.

Crofts, John Supplier of beef & porter. May well be John CROSS below.

Cross & Watts, Messrs. Suppliers of potatoes to Gimingham Workhouse.

Cross, George Butcher of North Walsham. Supplier of Beef, Suet &c. to Gimingham Workhouse initially, then both.

Cross, J.G., (M.D.) Of Norfolk & Norwich Hospital.

Cross, James Helsdon Guardian - see separate list. Supplier of bricks to Gimingham Workhouse.

Cross, Jeremiah Guardian - see separate list. Supplied of bricks and tiles to Gimingham Workhouse. Supplied Steer Beef and suet to the

Union workhouses. Also supplied straw.

Cross, John Supplier of 'small seeds.' Guardian of Northrepps - see separate list.

Crowe & Co. Trade unknown.

Crowe, E. Supplied potatoes to Gimingham Workhouse. Elizabeth Crowe of Antingham?

Crowe, J. Supplied earthenware.

Crowe, W.J. Supplied earthenware.

Cubitt Carriage &c. (Gimingham Establishment).

Cubitt, G. Of Norwich. Supplied marking ink.

Cubitt, George Ironmonger, founder & implement maker of Market Street, North Walsham b. 1816 at Waxham.. Supplier of coal to

Gimingham and North Walsham Workhouses. Supplied Indian ink & marking ink.

Cubitt, J. Supplied Coal.

Cubitt, James Constable of Sheringham. Farmer of Upper Sheringham, born 1790 at Sheringham. Supplied potatoes to Sheringham

Workhouse. Collected Poor and Highway rates.

Cubitt, Samuel Bill submitted against the Gimingham Establishment account. Farmer of Trimingham.

Cubitt, Thomas Coal Merchant & Yeoman Farmer of Bacton.

Cubitt, William Unsuccessful candidate for Governor of Sheringham Workhouse 1840. Miller of Jetty Street, Cromer.

Cubitt, William Coal Merchant of Bacton. Supplied coal to Gimingham Workhouse.

Culley A Referee for Matthew Catchpole (Porter of GH). Of Costessey. John Culley (farmer) or Henry Culley (miller).

Culley, Roger. Builder of Bacton. Surveyor of works at Gimingham House.

Curties & Sons Supplier of milk &c. to Sheringham Workhouse. Could be Robert Curtis, yeoman farmer of Gresham.

Curtis/Curties, Charles Tailor of Church Street, Northrepps. Reimbursed for 'trousers & c.' from Sheringham clothing account.

Curties, W. Bill submitted against the Gimingham Clothing account.

Cushing, William Ratepayer. See 21 Jan 1839. Ag Lab of White Horse Common, North Walsham.

Cushion Bills submitted against the Sheringham Workhouse clothing account. Supplied shoes. John Cushing, shoemaker of

Thornage?

Cushion, J. Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for Trimingham.

Cutting, Thomas One of the Trunch inhabitants 'in the habit of gathering muck & placing it so near their dwellings or the dwellings of others as

to be injurious to the health of the Occupiers of the said Houses' (Minutes 5 Feb 1849).

Cutting, William Of North Walsham. Complained of health 'nuisances' 1849.

Dady, David Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for Weybourne. Supplied wood to the Sheringham Workhouse.

Farmer of Church Farm Weybourne, b. 1797 at Weybourne. 1851 - Farmer of 127 acresemploying 5 labourers,

Carpenter/master employing 4 Journeymen.

Dady, J. Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for Weybourne.

Dagless, John Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for Hempstead and Edgefield. Blacksmith. Held a local stock

of medicine for Cholera during the 1849 outbreak.

Dagless, John Blacksmith. Born 1785 at Briston. Lodging at Sheringham 1851.

Daglass, Thomas Churchwarden of Edgefield. Wheelwright. Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for Edgefield.

Dagless, Thomas Bill submitted against Sheringham Establishment account. Made ironwork for Sheringham Workhouse & also supplied

cinders. Machine maker, smith and founder of Bodham. Provided bell for the W. Beckham Workhouse.

Daniell, Edward Of Aylmerton. See list of Guardians. Held a local stock of medicine for Cholera during the 1849 outbreak.

Darken/Darkin, John Joseph Builder, auctioneer & valuer of Market Place, Holt. See http://www.darken.com/family/key.htm.

Dashwood, Reverend Augustus Of Thornage. Complained of 'nuisances.'

Dawson, G. Miller of Weybourne. Supplied flour for the whole Union. Probably George, nephew of John (below).

Dawson, George Assistant Overseer of Holt and Collector of Rates. Joiner & wheelwright of Market Place.

Dawson, John Corn Miller of Weybourne Mills. Flour contractor for Cromer District initially, then the whole Union. Supplier of bread to

Sheringham workhouse. 1851 - Farmer of 50 acres employing 2 labourers, Miller/master employing 2 journeymen. Born 1799

at Holt.

Dawson, William Of Holt. Lent money to Parish officers for emigration purposes. Grocer & draper of High Street.

Day, Henry Framingham Treasurer of the County of Norfolk. Born 1790 at Norwich. 1851 - Lynn Street, Market Place, Swaffham. Banker.

Day, Mrs. S. Cashier to the Guardians of the City of Norwich.

Daynes Of Norwich. See 16 Mar 1840.

Deacon, John Secretary to the Norfolk & Norwich Hospital. Solicitor of St. Stephen's Square, Norwich.

Dean(e), James Boot & Shoe manufacturer of Magdalen Street, Norwich.

Deane, William Land Surveyor of Bethel Street, Norwich. Surveyed and mapped the Parish of Sheringham.

Deary, George Bought hog wash from Gimingham workhouse, 1849. Miller's labourer of School Lane, Gimingham. Born 1817 at

Gimingham.

De Carle, James Irwin Grocer of Westrick Street, St. John Maddermarket, Norwich. Born 1811 at Rushbrook, Suffolk. Wife Maria.

Dewing, Charles One of the Trunch inhabitants 'in the habit of gathering muck & placing it so near their dwellings or the dwellings of others as

to be injurious to the health of the Occupiers of the said Houses' (Minutes 5 Feb 1849).

Dewson/Dawson, John Farmer & miller of Weybourne. Bought Weybourne Parish property in 1851.

Deyn(e)s, John Valuer of the Parishes of Felbrigg, Gresham, Aylmerton, Metton, Barningham Northwood & Overstrand. Conveyancer & land

agent of Market Place, North Walsham. Overseer of North Walsham. Carried out the conveyancing related to the West

Beckham Workhouse land (bought from W.H. Windham). 1841 - Land Agent of Bluebell Common, age 50.

Dix, John Surgeon of Smallburgh and M.O. of the Tunstead & Happing Union. Assessed pauper Jane Pratt at Smallburgh.

Dobbs Submitted bill against North Walsham Establishment. Daniel, James and William Dobbs were all bricklayers.

Donthorn(e), William John Architectural advisor to the Board of Guardians and architect of the West Beckham Workhouse. 1799–1859. A notable

English architect of the early 19th century and one of the founders of what became the Royal Institute of British Architects

(RIBA). Born at Swaffham in 1799. Died 1859. His advice to the Guardians was very often ignored.

Doughty, John Supplier of Porter & wine for the sick in Sheringham Workhouse. Kept the Red Lion in Upper Sheringham & was also a

blacksmith.

Doughty, James Butcher of Market Place, North Walsham. Supplier of meat.

Doughty, R. Carpenter.

Drane, William Surveyor of Norwich. 'Valuator' of Baconsthorpe. Also surveyed & mapped the Parishes of Sheringham and Baconsthorpe.

Drewell Mr & Mrs Drewell of Beccles were unsuccessful candidates for Master/Matron on 18 Mar 1850.

Drone, B. Of Lambeth workhouse. Supplier of 'bed-furniture' and clothing.

Dry, Reverend Thomas Of North Walsham; Curate of Parish and Master of the Free Grammar School.

Crytoph - see Critoph

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Ducker, James Overseer of Knapton. Farmer.

Duffield, George Of Great Yarmouth. Contracted to supply cheese 1849. The only George Duffield in Yarmouth 1851 was a 67 years-old

Pauper.

Duffield, S, Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for Briston. Not identified.

Duffield, Thomas Overseer of Briston. Farmer. Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for Briston. Held a local stock of

medicine for Cholera during the 1849 outbreak.

Durrant, T. Gave evidence in case against M.O. John Banks (see Minutes 1 Feb 1847).

Durrell, George Grocer and currier of North Walsham b. 1815 East Ruston.

Dyball Overseer of Suffield Parish.

Dyball (Mr.) Held a local stock of medicine for Cholera at Upper Sheringham during the 1849 outbreak.

Dyball, Harriet Supplied lard and arrowroot to Sheringham Workhouse. Nee Pigott b. 1826 at Sheringham. Her husband Jonathan (b. 1825

at 'Monk Hazeldean' (Hesleden) was recorded as grocer, draper 7 tailor of Sheringham in 1851.

Dyball, R. Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for Suffield.

Dyball, W. Provided lard.

Dye, James Tailor. Constable of North Walsham (duty at Gimingham Workhouse). Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for

Guardian) for North Walsham. Sheriff's Officer of Chapel Street. Appointed Collector of Rates for North Walsham 6 Aug

1849.

Dye, William Unsuccessful candidate for the position of porter at Gimingham Workhouse 1841. Perhaps shoemaker of 'The Lowes' North

Walsham.

Eacher, Thomas Unsuccessful candidate for schoolmaster 11 Apr 1842. Grocer & seed merchant of Briston.

Eagleton, J. Groat Manufacturer of Norwich.

Earle, Charles Medical Officer. See list of Union Officers.

Earle, John Henry Son of Charles, also a doctor, b. 1809 at Cromer.

Earle, James Glazier and plumber b. 1815 and Mundesley. 1851 - Aylsham Road.

Eastoe, William Bricklayer of Swafield Road, North Walsham. Building work at Gimingham Workhouse.

Edwards, Reverend Henry Officiating Clergyman of the Parish of Blakeney.

Edwards, Thomas Of Hapton Hall. Valued the Parishes of Baconsthorpe and Holt (latter with William Atkins). 1851 - Hapton Hall, Hapton. Land

agent & farmer. 360 acres employing 15 men. Born 1783 at Flordon.

Ellis Doctor. Medical Officer of an adjacent Union?

Ellis, Messrs. Supplied Porter.

Ellis, Charles Samuel Printer, bookseller & chemist of High Street, Holt (White's 1845). Insurance agent (Sun).

Ellis, G. Printer.

Ellis, J. Painter.

Elsdon, Benjamin Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for Baconsthorpe. Grocer.

Elsey (Mr.) Of Cley. See 19 May 1851.

Emerson, Thomas Householder of North Walsham; complained of unsanitary 'nuisances' in the town.

Emery, George (Jr.) Of Northrepps. Bondsman for Henry Murrell. Farmer. Held a local stock of medicine for Cholera during the 1849 outbreak.

Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for Northrepps.

Emery, George (Sr.) Of Northrepps. Bondsman for Henry Murrell. Farmer.

England, Stephen Cooper of Norwich Road, North Walsham.

Etteridge Supplied straw bonnets.

Everett, H. Supplied flour in December 1846 when there was no main Contractor.

Fill, C.J. Of Great Yarmouth. Connected with the oakum-picking process at the Beckham workhouse.

Finch, J. Unsuccessful candidate for Gimingham Workhouse Porter in June 1840.

Fisher, Michael Ephraim Dyer of North Walsham. Distributed voting papers in 1841.

Fisher, Nicholas E. Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for North Walsham.

Fisher, W. Supplied flour.

Flaxman, Robert Farmer of North Walsham. Ratepayer. See 21 Jan 1839.

Foden, Messrs. Architects. Submitted plans for the West Beckham (workhouse - but not taken up. Strethill Oakes Foden (1812 - 1879)

designed many workhouses during his career. He married Mary Anne Savage in 1843 and lived in London.

Follen An architect whose plan of the West Beckham workhouse was deemed to be the best, but it was not accepted because of the

estimated high cost of building it.

Foster, S. Dowsing Blacksmith of Cromer.

Foster, Sir William (Bart.) 1st Baronet of Norwich (1798-1874). Was leader of the Whig party in Norwich and a Lord Mayor. A Parter of the law firm that

is now Fosters Solicitors.

Foulger, Robert Shoemaker of Southrepps.

Foulger, William Carrier from Yarmouth to Cromer.

Fox, John/Jonathan Bill submitted against Gimingham Establishment account. Brickmaker of Spa Common, North Walsham.

Foyster, William Unsuccessful candidate for Gimingham Porter 6 Jan 1840.

Framingham Day, Henry Treasurer of the County of Norfolk. Banker of Swaffham b. 1789 at Norwich.

Francis/Frances Of Contractors 'Burton & Francis' - carpenters. Thomas Francis of Paston?

Frankland, George Butcher of Thurgarton. Supplier of meat to Sheringham Workhouse.

Frankland/Franklin, Henry Yeoman farmer. Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for Bodham.

Frary, William One of the Trunch inhabitants 'in the habit of gathering muck & placing it so near their dwellings or the dwellings of others as

to be injurious to the health of the Occupiers of the said Houses' (Minutes 5 Feb 1849).

Freeman (Mr.) Reported the case of Pauper Sarah Palmer (Minutes 27 Jan 1845).

Freeman, Charles R. Reported the case of Pauper Maria Seago (Minutes 3 May 1847).

Freeman, W. Unsuccessful candidate for Porter 31 May 1841.

Freman Of Contractors 'Burton & Freman.' There was a stone mason John Freman in Aylsham.

French, John Shoemaker & shopkeeper of Trunch. Supplier of shoes to Gimingham Workhouse.

French, R. Supplied small quantity of potatoes to Beckham workhouse.

French, Robert Tailor of Trunch. Unsuccessful candidate for Porter Sep 1842.

Fromow Submitted application to the Board on behalf of Elizabeth Pearson. Possibly Stephen Fromow of Saint Augustine's; cattle

salesman.

Frost, William Of Hanworth. See Minutes 10 Apr 1848.

Fuller, C. Supplied potatoes to Sheringham Workhouse.

Fuller, James Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for Barningham Winter. Farmer.

Fuller, T. Bill submitted against Sheringham In-maintenance account.

Funnell, Edward Shoemaker of Hunworth. Supplied shoes to Sheringham Workhouse.

Funnell, Richard Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for Hunworth & Stody. Land surveyor & auctioneer of Stody, or

his son Richard Weeds Funnell, shopkeeper of Stody..

Gales Overseer of Baconsthorpe

Gant, Sarah Unsuccessful candidate for the position of nurse at Sheringham Workhouse 1841.

Gardiner, Mary Ann Householder of North Walsham; complained of unsanitary 'nuisances' in the town.

Garfit, William Banker of High Street, Boston, Lincs. Treasurer of the Spalding Union.

Garthon, Susan Maria Lodging house keeper of Tucker Street, Cromer.

Gee, Jeremiah Made bed ticks for Gimingham Workhouse.

Gibbons, Richard Resident of Trunch.

Gibbons, William Resident of Trunch.

Gibbons, William (Senior) One of the Trunch inhabitants 'in the habit of gathering muck & placing it so near their dwellings or the dwellings of others as

to be injurious to the health of the Occupiers of the said Houses' (Minutes 5 Feb 1849).

Gilbert, Charles Unsuccessful candidate for Relieving Officer 1842.

Gillam/Gilham, Robert Farmer of Gimingham. Stood security for Thomas Brown's contract to make alterations at Gimingham. Collected Highway

Rate for the Workhouse.

Dugless - see Dagless

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Girling, Captain Thomas i/c Holt Troop of Cavalry. 1836 - living at the Grove, Holt. 1841 - Army Half Pay. 1845 - Major Thomas Andrew Girling (the

Grove).

Glenister, William Land surveyor of Norwich. Surveyed & mapped the Parishes of Hempstead, Stody and others unspecified.

Golden/Goulder, John Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for Northrepps. Farmer of Far Street.

Golden, John Of Thorpe Market. Unsuccessful candidate for the position of Porter at the Gimingham Workhouse in 1848.

Golding, Elizabeth Of North Walsham. Ratepayer. See 21 Jan 1839.

Goldsmith, John Unsuccessful candidate for Porter Sep 1842.

Goldson Bill related to sale of Cley Parish property.

Goslen, Thomas Of Swanton Abbots. Unsuccessful candidate for the position of Porter at the Gimingham Workhouse in 1848.

Gould (Mr.) Of Stody. Held a local stock of medicine for Cholera during the 1849 outbreak.

Gowing, Thomas One of the Trunch inhabitants 'in the habit of gathering muck & placing it so near their dwellings or the dwellings of others as

to be injurious to the health of the Occupiers of the said Houses' (Minutes 5 Feb 1849).

Gray/Grey Esquire Submitted bill against Gimingham Establishment account.

Gray/Grey, George The Right Hon. Sir George Grey, Bart., H.M. Secretary of state for the Home Department.

Gray, Isaac Stone & marble mason of Free School Road, North Walsham. Submitted bill against Sheringham Establishment account.

Gray, Joseph Constable. Blacksmith of Southrepps.

Gray/Grey Robert Carter & carrier of Mundesley. He ran a coach to Norwich.

Gray/Grey, W. Supplied potatoes to Beckham workhouse.

Green, G. Supplied grocery to Gimingham Workhouse.

Green, Isaac Shoemaker of North Walsham.

Green, J. Submitted bills against Gimingham Establishment account. Either sundry expenses by the Porter of that time or perhaps

James Green, grocer & draper of Cromer.

Green, J. Shoemaker.

Green, J. Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for Plumstead. Held a local stock of medicine for Cholera

during the 1849 outbreak.

Green, Margaret Of North Walsham. Unsuccessful candidate for Schoolmistress 1838 and 1840.

Green, Robert Grocer of Great Yarmouth.

Greg(g) R.H. Supplier of wood, faggots & marl to Gimingham House.

Grimble, James Shoemaker of Smithy's Lane, Cromer. Complaint was made of a nuisance to health on his premises.

Groom, William Master Cordwainer of Fish Hill, Holt. Employed 5 men. Born 1806 at Walsingham.

Gunn, Robert Grocer of Yarmouth, b.1797 London. Grocer of White Horse Plain, Great Yarmouth 1841. North End Road 1851.

Gurney & Co. Bankers of Norwich. Merged into Barclays Bank in 1896.

Gurney, Daniel Treasurer of the Walsingham & King's Lynn Unions.

Gurney, John Henry Treasurer of the Erpingham and St. Faith's Unions.

Gurney, Joseph John Surety for J.H. Gurney.

Haddon, J. Supplied butter to Gimingham Workhouse.

Haddon, Samuel Tailor & draper of Upper Sheringham b. 1803. Supplier to Sheringham Workhouse

Haggitt, Adonijah Tailor of North Walsham. Ratepayer. See 21 Jan 1839.

Haggitt/Haggate/Haggeth/Haggith, James Chimney sweep of North Walsham. Ratepayer. See 21 Jan 1839.

Haggith, Robert Of North Walsham. Complained of health 'nuisances' 1849.

Hales, John Practice partner of M.O. John Banks in Holt.

Halfhide Supplied the Union seal

Halfind, R., Esquire See 2 Apr 1838.

Hall Supplier of potatoes to Gimingham workhouse.

Hall, J. Supplied butter to Gimingham workhouse. Possibly John Hall of Brook's Farm North Walsham. Farmer of 30 acres born

1791 at Paston.

Hall, Thomas Of Trimingham. Joiner, carpenter & builder. Submitted bill against Gimingham Establishment account. Contracted 1840 to

carry out alterations at Gimingham Workhouse. Supplied a battery trough & mended the Pump. Referred to a 'pump maker'

1845. Listed as Innkeeper in 1841 Census.

Hall, Thomas Well sinker. Probably Thomas above.

Hall, Thomas Supplied butter to Gimingham Workhouse.

Hammond, James Unsuccessful candidate for Schoolmaster Oct 1843.

Hammond, John Recommended by Schoolmaster William Rush as his replacement when his health was failing in 1851. Hammond declined

an offer from the Board as he was already in a situation at Lincoln Union Workhouse.

Harbord, J. Carter (for Gimingham Workhouse).

Hardy Supplied shoes to Sheringham Workhouse.

Harmer & Neave, Messrs. Building work at Gimingham workhouse

Harmer/Harman, William Bricklayer of Southrepps. Bricklaying/building work at Gimingham workhouse. Submitted bills against Gimingham

Establishment account.

Hart, John Bricklayer of Smith's Lane, Cromer. Complaint was made of a nuisance to health on his premises.

Harvey & Hudson The Norwich Crown Bank with (at that time) premises in Upper King Street - now the Norfolk Club.

Harvey, M. 'Straw plat.' Possible female Mary or Martha? No men found with initial M.

Hastings, Benjamin Cooper & fish-curer of Mundesley. Son of William, below.

Hastings, Daniel Born 1816 at Mundesley. 1851 - Relieving Officer and Registrar at Misterton, Notts.

Hastings, John Painter & glazier. Carried out building work & painting at Gimingham workhouse. Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination

papers (for Guardian) for Mundesley. Constable (duty at Gimingham Workhouse)

Hastings, Thomas Assistant Overseer of Cromer. Teacher of mathematics.

Hastings W. Constable (duty at Gimingham Workhouse)

Hastings, William Cubit(t) Farmer, gocer & draper of Mundesley. Also listed as 'machine owner.' Supplier of coal, straw & potatoes to Gimingham

Workhouse. Carted flagstones. Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for Mundesley. Born 1778 at

Lessingham.

Hawkes, Joseph D. Collector of Poor Rates for Holt. Auctioneer & estate agent of Shirehall Plain. 1851 - Land Surveyor & Agent. b. Burnham

Westgate 1803. Widower 1851, living with mother in Hall Plain.

Hayward & Brothers Supplied ventilators for the Beckham workhouse.

Heath, Reverend Charles Rector of Suffield & Hanworth.

Hegon, H. Supplied 'dwiling &c.' to Sheringham Workhouse.

Helsdon, Mrs. Submitted bills against Gimingham Workhouse.

Helsdon, Benjamin Farmer of Antingham. Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for Antingham.

Helsdon, Benjamin Supplier of milk &c. to Gimingham Workhouse. Farmer of Hanworth. See list of Guardians.

Helsdon, C. Supplied butter to Gimingham Workhouse.

Heriman (Mr.) Of Suffield. Held a local stock of medicine for Cholera during the 1849 outbreak.

Hewitt Submitted bill against North Walsham Establishment. Several candidates.

Hewitt, William Of North Walsham. Complained of health 'nuisances.'

Hicks, John Farmer & Overseer of Hanworth.

Hill, Josh. Valued the Parish of Cley. Yeoman farmer, breeder, lime-burner & valuer of Briston.

Hilman Overseer of Baconsthorpe

Holmes & Shreeve Submitted bill against Gimingham Establishment account.

Holmes, S. Submitted bill against Gimingham Establishment account.

Houghton, Edward Of Wells. Surveyed the Parishes of Salthouse, Weybourne & Kelling.

Houghton, Robert Supplied groceries to Beckham workhouse.

Howe, J. Unsuccessful candidate for Governor of Sheringham Workhouse 1840.

Howe, J. Supplied shoes.

Hern - see Hurn.

Grey - see Gray

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Howe(s) John & Co. Supplier of wine, porter &c. to Workhouses. Victualler of the King's Arms and wine, spirit & porter merchant of Market Place,

North Walsham.

Howe, William Supplied Porter. Beer-house keeper of Upper Sheringham.

Howe, William Shoemaker of Sheringham b. 1774. Submitted bill against Sheringham In-maintenance account. Supplier of shoes to

Sheringham Workhouse.

Howe, William Submitted bill against Gimingham Establishment.

Howell, J. Bricklayer. Work at Sheringham Workhouse.

Howell(s), R. Bricklaying at Sheringham Workhouse.

Howell, William Bricklayer of Sheringham. Born Sheringham 1812. Wife Sarah.

Howlett & Co. Billed for Advertisements.

Howlett & Bacon, Messrs. Ironmongers. Suppliers of bedsteads and stoves to workhouses. Had an iron foundry in the All Saints Green & Surrey Street

area of Norwich.

Howlett, J. Chimney sweep.

Howlett, James Of North Walsham. Ratepayer. See 21 Jan 1839. Thatcher of Hall Lane.

Howlett, Joseph Unsuccessful candidate for post of Governor at Gimingham Workhouse 1843. Several possibilities, none local.

Howlett, Robert Building work & carpentry at Gimingham workhouse. Builder of Free School Road, North Walsham.

Hubbard, J. Carter. Supplier of 'sand &c.' Could be James Hubbard, Army pensioner of Gimingham b. 1786.

Hubbard, William Builder of East Dereham. Carried out remedial work to flashings at the West Beckham workhouse.

Hudson/Hutson, William Bills against Establishment account. Blacksmith. Iron & brass founder and implement maker of Church Street, Northrepps, b.

1787. Submitted a Tender for an iron fence at the Beckham workhouse

Hull Submitted bill against Establishment.

Humphrey, John Bills against Gimingham Establishment account. Grocer & draper of Chapel Street, North Walsham.

Hunter, Thomas Tailor of Thornage. Bills against Sheringham Clothing account.

Hurn Bill submitted against Establishment account (House NK). Could be James Hurn, baker of Thorpe Market.

Hurn, Harriet Unsuccessful candidate for the position of nurse at Sheringham Workhouse 1841. Widow of Sustead.

Hurn, J. Of Norwich. Supplied rope doormats for both workhouses 1845.

Hurry, John Blacksmith son of William below.

Hurry, William Blacksmith of Lower Sheringham b.1803. Made ironwork for Sheringham Workhouse.

Hust, R. Held a local stock of medicine for Cholera at Roughton during the 1849 outbreak.

Hust, Richard Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for Trunch.

Hutson, William Blacksmith. Iron founder of Church Street, Northrepps. Born 1812 Roughton. Wife Marianne. Made the iron fence for the

Beckham workhouse.

Ireland, Anthony W. Farmer of of Guestwick. Valued the Parishes of Stody & Briston.

Jackson Overseer of Baconsthorpe.

Jackson See Minutes of 20 Nov 1837. Probably an official of King's Lynn.

Jackson, John Grocer & draper of Cock Street, North Walsham. Born Wigginton, Yorkshire 1821. Wife Maria b. North Walsham.

Jarrett, Reverend Thomas Of Trunch.

Jarrold & Son Supplier of 'books &c.' Booksellers, stationers & printers of Norwich.

Jarvis, Henry Supplied meat. Butcher of Church Street, North Walsham.

Jarvis, M. or N. ? Small Qties. of meat to Gimingham Workhouse.

Jay, George Arranged or gave a loan to the Union for migration of Paupers to Leeds.

Johns/Johnson, Messrs. W & J./W & L. Supplied drapery, clothing and dwiling. William below.

Johnson, Messrs. Submitted Bills against the Gimingham Clothing Account.

Johnson, Mrs. Elizabeth M. Farmer of Cley. Held a local stock of medicine for Cholera during the 1849 outbreak. Bought Salthouse Parish property.

1851 - Farmer of 225 acres, employing 15 men. Widow, born in Kent 1803.

Johnson, Herbert Jarrett Solicitor & insurance agent (and a Guardian). Lived in East Runton, with an office in Jetty Street, Cromer.

Johnson, John (Esquire) Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for Salthouse.

Johnson, J. Supplied earthenware.

Johnson, John Edmonds Miller of Briningham. Supplied flour to the Holt district 1851.

Johnson, J.W. Drapery.

Johnson, Reverend Paul Of Sidestrand. Held a local stock of medicine for Cholera during the 1849 outbreak.

Johnson, Richard Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for Holt (with Robert Coward). Innkeeper, King's Head, High

Street.

Johnson, William Constable (duty at Gimingham Workhouse)

Johnson, William Tailor & draper + china dealer of North Walsham (Market Place). Born 1811. His father was also a tailor. Contracts in 1848

refer to 'W & J Johnson.' Supplied earthenware & clothes. Appears as 'W & L Johnson' 1851.

Johnson, William Miller of Thurgarton.

Joy, Robert Bourne Miller & farmer of Roughton tower mill. Lent money to Roughton Parish for emigration of Paupers to Canada. Supplied flour

to the Union. Died in 1863 aged 71.

Juniper, Skyles/Skoyles Supplied potatoes to Gimingham Workhouse. Brewer & maltster of Mundesley b. 1792 Horning.

Kay-Shuttleworth, Sir James Phillips Assistant Commissioner. 1804-1877

See http://www.historyhome.co.uk/people/kay-shut.htm

Keeble, William Unsuccessful candidate for Porter in September 1842.

Kelly, Thomas Overseer of Spalding, Lincs.

Kemp, Joseph Publican of White Lion, North Walsham.

Kerridge, William Employed to lay asphalt at Gimingham Workhouse.

Kerrison & Co. Bills against Clothing account.

Kerrison, J. Supplied earthenware.

Kerrison, Robert Grocer & draper of Lower Sheringham. Born 1792 at North Elmham. Wife Susan.

Bill submitted against Sheringham Establishment account. Also supplier of earthenware. Stood as surety for Timothy Murrell.

Held a local stock of medicine for Cholera during the 1849 outbreak.

Kerrison, R. An official of some kind in Norwich? See 14 Oct 1844.

Kettle/Kittle, George Chimney sweep of Ship Yard, North Walsham b. 1794. 'Kittle' 1841 - he had a son John age 23.

Kettle/Kittle, J. Submitted bill against Gimingham Establishment account. Chimney sweep. Son of George? Supplied starch.

Kirby, H. Unsuccessful candidate for Schoolmaster 31 May 1841.

King, J. Supplied rope mats.

King, James Unsuccessful candidate for Clerk of Works during construction of the West Beckham workhouse.

King, Samuel Shoemaker of Market Place, North Walsham. Ratepayer. See 21 Jan 1839.

Knight(s), Charles & Co. Printers of Ludgate Hill, London. Suppliers of forms, books etc.

Knight, J. Builder of North Walsham.

Knyvett, G. Unsuccessful candidate for Porter 7 May 1838.

Lacey (Mr.) Of Mundesley. Held a local stock of medicine for Cholera during the 1849 outbreak.

Lacey, Richard C. Supplier of furniture. Carpenter and cabinet maker of Market Place, North Walsham.

Lacey, Robert Overseer of Gimingham. Collected Poor, Highway and Church Rates. Farmer.

Ladell/Ladle, G.H. Supplied drapery and oatmeal. Probably Henry George Ladell of Holt, grocer & draper.

Ladell, H.G. Supply of provisions, dwiling & drapery to Beckham workhouse. Henry George Ladell of Holt, grocer & draper.

Ladell/Ladle, Richard Of North Walsham. Ratepayer. See 21 Jan 1839.

Ladell/Ladle, William Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for Stody.

Lambert, Robert Of North Walsham. Distributed voting papers in 1841.

Landymore, Jonathan Brickmaker of Sustead b. 1795. Stood as surety for Timothy Murrell.

Lane (Mr.) Of Lynn. Lawyer perhaps? See Minutes for 8 Sep 1845.

Lane Submitted a bill against the clothing account. Possibly Groom Lane, farmer & currier of North Walsham?

Larner, Thomas One of the Trunch inhabitants 'in the habit of gathering muck & placing it so near their dwellings or the dwellings of others as

to be injurious to the health of the Occupiers of the said Houses' (Minutes 5 Feb 1849).

Larter, J. Police Constable.

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Larwood, W. Supplied wood to Beckham workhouse.

Lawrance, J. Supplied wood to Beckham workhouse.

Laws, John Unsuccessful candidate for Porter 22 Aug 36. Tailor of Sustead.

Laxton, J. Supplied wood.

Learner, J. Supplied yeast. Joshua Learner, ag. Lab. Of Northrepps?

Learner, W. Supplied wood to Beckham workhouse.

Lee, Henry Miller and baker of Sidestrand. Appears in 1841 as the son of miller Robert Lee.

Lee, John Corn & coal merchant, miller & maltster of Cley. Flour contractor for Holt District.

Lee, John Corn miller of Sidestrand (White's Directory 1845). Appears in 1841 as the son of miller Robert Lee. Had moved away by

1851 when the miller was his brother Henry, above.

Lee, William Of North Walsham. Ratepayer. See 21 Jan 1839. Shoemaker of Hall Lane.

Leeder Supplied flour.

Legood, James Unsuccessful candidate for Porter Sep 1842. Tailor of North Walsham?

Legood, S. Supplied potatoes.

Legood, Thomas Innkeeper of the Feathers, Market Place, North Walsham. Supplier of wine & Porter to North Walsham Workhouse. Father of

James, above.

Lenn(e)y, Isaac Surveyed the Parish of Cley next the Sea.

Lewis, W. Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for Salthouse and Kelling.

Lindoe, Isaac Unsuccessful candidate for Porter 30 Jul 1838

Ling, R. Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for Trunch.

Load(e)s, J. Vermin killer. Possibly Joseph Loads of Mundesley; Ag Lab b.1798 at Trunch.

Load(e)s, William Clothier of Church Street, North Walsham. 1851 - 'Clothier employing 12 men.' Born 1821 at North Walsham.

London, William Supplier of potatoes to Sheringham Workhouse. Collected Highway Rate.

Long, Robert Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for Trunch. Blacksmith.

Love Of Holt. Whitewashed Sheringham Workhouse. Perhaps John Love, bricklayer of Withers Street.

Love Chartist Preacher.

Love & Jackson Suppliers of bread.

Love, Brooks Baker & flour dealer of Trunch, but also described as baker of North Walsham and Southrepps. Supplier of bread to

Sheringham & Gimingham Workhouses, flour to Gimingham Workhouse and the stations in the N. Walsham District . In

1851 he was living on his own (Widower) in Kensal New Town (Chelsea).

Love, William Baker of Church Alley/Street, North Walsham. Supplier of bread to N. Walsham & Gimingham Workhouses + flour to N.

Walsham District.

Lown Cooper (Sheringham Workhouse).

Lown, Eliza Unsuccessful candidate for Schoolmistress 4 Mar 1844.

Lown, Leonard Master carpenter & builder of Sheringham. Wife Phoebe. Born 1816.

Lown/Lound, Leonard Yeoman farmer of Sheringham, b. 1791. Bills submitted against Sheringham In-maintenance account for small quantities of

milk, potatoes & for carting. See list of Guardians.

Lown, William Jr. Wheelwright & carpenter of Sheringham b. 1791. Father of Leonard b. 1816.

Lown, William Sr. Supplied milk. Farmer of Upper Sheringham. Buried at Sheringham 10th May 1848, age 84.

Loynes, J. Submitted a Tender for an iron fence at the Beckham workhouse 1851.

Loynes, Thomas Of Workhouse Lane, Holt. Accused of having a nuisance to health at his property. Thomas Lynes b. 1783 at Weybourne; Ag

Lab.

Lucas, Messrs. James & Charles Of Lowestoft. Selected to build the workhouse at West Beckham.

Lucas, Thomas Of Folkestone, Kent. Stood as surety for Messrs. Lucas & Son during construction of the West Beckham workhouse.

Lugg, William Overseer of Edgefield.

Lumley, Mr. See minutes of 5 Jan 1846.

Mac Evoy, Francis Surgeon of Holt. Elected Medical Officer of the Beckham Workhouse on 28 Oct 1850.

Mace, J. Demolished the North Walsham Workhouse (1846).

Mace, Joseph & John Suppliers of furniture, beds, pillows etc. Cabinet makers of Market Place, North Walsham. Joseph stood as surety for

James Dye as Colector of Rates 6 Aug 1849.

Mack Submitted bills against Establishment. Candidates:

James & John, shoemakers of Cromer

Thomas, farmer of Baconsthorpe

Mack Provided & laid Yorkshire flagstones in Gimingham Workhouse.

Mackenzie, H. Minister of the Parish of Great Yarmouth.

Maitland, Charles Attorney of Church Street, North Walsham. See 17 Oct 1836.

Mallett? See bills 3 Apr 1843. Second initial F. ? Perhaps Wallace, Tailor & draper of Holt.

Mann, Mark Of West Beckham. Supplier of shoes to Sheringham and Gimingham Workhouses. Repaired shoes at Beckham workhouse.

Mann, W. Supplied faggot wood to Beckham workhouse.

Mann, William Submitted bill against Gimingham Establishment account. Supplied potatoes.

Manning, Joseph Of Norwich. Surveyed & valued the Parish of Hunwoth (with Thomas Boulter).

Margetson, J. Supplied potatoes to Gimingham Workhouse.

Margetson, Robert Submitted bills against Gimingham Establishment. Farmer of Trunch.

Marshall, Frederick Emigration agent of London. Received passage money for emigrant 1850.

Marshall, John Ship owner of London. John Marshall & Co., Emigration Agents, 26 Birchin Lane, Cornhill, London.

Marter Glazier. Submitted bills against Gimingham Establishment.

Martin/Martins, Richard Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for Thorpe Market. Farmer of Thorpe Market.

Mason Bills submitted against the Gimingham Establishment account.

Massingham, Mark Ironmonger of Market Place and/or Chapel Street, Holt. Ironmongery and glass for Sheringham Workhouse. Brazier.

Supplied Basins. Also incurred expenses escorting emigrants to London in July 1843.

Matchet(t)/Matshett & Co. Bill submitted against Gimingham Establishment account. Printers of Market Place, Norwich. Matchett, Stevenson &

Matchett was a major printing company in Norwich for many years; Jonathan Matchett, Seth William Stevenson & William

Matchett. Printed the Norfolk Chronicle .

Matsell, J.F. Overseer of West Beckham.

Matsell, John King Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for West Beckham. Farmer. Collected Poor Rate. Also

supplied potatoes to the Beckham workhouse.

Matthews, J. Supplied brooms for Beckham Workhouse.

Matthews, J. Supplied coal to Sheringham Workhouse. Started January 1843.

Matthews, W. Bill submitted against Gimingham Establishment account.

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Maxwell, H. Paid for Poor Law

Mayes Unsuccessful candidate for Gimingham Governor 12 Jun 1837. The most likely candidate is Ambrose Mayes (of Swafield

Road, north Walsham) who was the Governor of the old North Walsham workhouse before its closure.

Mayes (Mrs) Employed to take charge of children with Ringworm at the reopened North Walsham workhouse. Perhaps the wife or

daughter of Ambrose.

Mayes, Ambrose Supplier of sundries, milk, wood and potatoes to North Walsham Workhouse.

Mayow/Mayhow, Philip Wynell, Esquire. Landowner of Plympton, Devon. Owned Hanworth Hall. Bought cottage in Hanworth 1841 for £42.10.0. Died December

1844.

Meade, E. Surgeon of North Walsham.

Milem/Mileham, John Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for Trimingham .

Millard, P. Clerk to Justices.

Miller (Mrs.) Of Norwich. See Minutes 19 Feb 1849.

Miller, C. Painter.

Miller, George Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for Barningham Northwood. Farmer. Held a local stock of

medicine for Cholera during the 1849 outbreak.

Miller, John Resident of Trunch

Miller, Thomas John Printer of Fakenham. b. 1822 at Wells. Wife Magdeline b. Wickham Market, Suffolk 1831. Printer's Apprentice in Wells 1841.

Printer & Grocer Fakenham 1851 and Printer 1861. Built up a substantial business and established printing as Fakenham's

major industry.

Mines (or Minns), Elizabeth Householder of Cromer.

Montague Friend or associate of Guardian John Warnes.

Moore, William Miller of Bacton Wood Mills, North Walsham.

Morter Bills submitted against Sheringham Establishment account.

Mott, C. Collected Poor Law

Mower Supplier of shoes to Gimingham Workhouse. Either Robert, shoemaker of Southrepps, or William, shoemaker of Market

Place, North Walsham.

Mower, Robert Supplier of porter (to Gimingham Workhouse?). Victualler of the Vernon Arms, Southrepps.

Moy (Mr.) Of Sharrington. Lent money to Holt overseers for emigration purposes.

Mullen Captain of the ship Unicorn . See 29 Apr 1844.

Murray, W. Solicitor.

Murrell, Henry See list of Union Officers.

Murrell, Jessy/Jessie Of Sustead. Supplied milk. Daughter of Relieving Officer Timothy.

Murrell, M. Supplied milk and potatoes to Beckham workhouse. Not found, possible Clerk's error, or M for Miss?

Murrell, S. Bill submitted against Gimingham Establishment account. Possibly Susanna, wife of Relieving Officer Timothy.

Muskett Bills submitted against the Sheringham Workhouse clothing account. Could be Joseph & William, grocers & drapers of Holt

and Cley.

Muskett Unsuccessful candidate for Governor of Gimingham Workhouse 1839.

Mylin/Mylne, James Commissioner in Lunacy (Legal).

Neal Supplied potatoes to Beckham workhouse.

Neal (Mrs.) Bill submitted against the Gimingham Establishment account.

Neave, A. Letter Carrier.

Neave, Daniel Painter, plumber & glazier. Bills submitted against the Gimingham Establishment account. Painting &c. at Gimingham

Workhouse. Born Gimingham 1811. 1841 - Gimingham 'plumber & Glazier.' 1851 - Pump Street, Cromer, painter & glazier.

'..... be never again employed at the Gimingham Workhouse, he having overcharged the Guardians' (12 Feb 1844). Appears

to have been rescinded by the end of the year.

Neave, J. Glazier.

Neave, John Shoemaker of Gimingham b. 1815. Bills submitted against the Gimingham Clothing and Establishment accounts. Supplier of

shoes to Gimingham House.

Neave, John Sr. Farmer of Gimingham. Supplier of milk & butter to Gimingham Workhouse. 'Messrs. Neave & Co.'

John born 1775 & son John Jnr. Born 1820.

Neave, John Constable (Gimingham Workhouse). Overseer of the Parish of Gimingham. Collected Church rates.

Probably the John Sr. above.

Neave, R. Dressmaker. Supplier of 'sewing &c.' to Gimingham Workhouse. Could be Daniel Neave's wife Rebecca.

Newland, A. Billed for ale 1846, but not identified.

Newland, E. Supplied Ale. Perhaps Ezra, son of John (below).

Newland, John Supplied Ale and coffins to to Gimingham workhouse. 1836 - Joiner. 1841 - Publican of the New Inn at Trunch. 1851 -

Carpenter & wheelwright next to the New Inn at Trunch (Chapman's Cottages, Walsham Road). Born 1785 at Trunch.

Newland, Susan Supplied Ale. Victualler of The Crown, Trunch.

Newman (Mr.) Of Thornage. Held a local stock of medicine for Cholera during the 1849 outbreak.

Newman, William & Son Builders of Church Street, Cromer. 1851 - Bricklayer Contractor employing 4 men. b. 1789 at Northrepps.

Newson, Arthur Candidate for Clerk of Works for the building of the West Beckham workshouse, but rejected because of 'so harmful an

impediment in his speech as must render him incompetent to discharge the important duties devolving upon him.'

Newstead, E Wine to Sheringham Workhouse. Ellis Newstead, farmer of Cromer, or Elizabeth Newstead, shopkeeper of Matlask?

Newton, J. Supplied yeast.

Newton, Samuel Baker of North Walsham.

Nichols, J. Supplied butter to Beckham workhouse.

Nichols/Nicols/Nickols/Nickles, James Coal Carter of Gimingham. Supplied wheat straw and coal to Gimingham Workhouse.

Nichols, John Of Gimingham. Supplied coal. No John found 1851; could be an error (for James?).

Nicholls, John Unsuccessful candidate for Relieving Officer 5 Mar 1849.

Norfor, William Land Agent of Dilham. Valued the Parish of Sidestrand.

Nurse, E. Escorted Kelling emigrants to Southampton 1845. Probably Edmund - see list of Guardians.

Nurse, James Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for Kelling. Elder & younger - both Ag Labs.

Nurse, R. Paid expenses for escorting Kelling emigrants to Southampton 1845, although this was supposed to have been done by E.

Nurse (above). Could be Edmund's son Robert. Constable.

Nurse, Robert Barber Son of Edmund the younger. Miller of Weybourne (Water Mill) from 1846. Sometimes referred to as 'of Kelling.'

O'Bryen, Reverend H. Minister of the Parish of Edgefield.

Obee, Obediah Clerk of Works for Workhouse alterations 1836

Orford, Lord Lord of the Manor Horatio William Walpole, 4th Earl of Orford (18 April 1813 – 7 December 1894), styled Lord Walpole

between 1822 and 1858.

Otty, R. Temple Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for Edgefield.

Overton, Richard Butcher of Bodham and Holt Market Place. Supplier of meat to Sheringham Workhouse.

Owen Mr. & Mrs. Owen of Dereham were unsuccessful candidates for Master/Matron on 18 Mar 1850.

Pain Bricklayer

Pain/Paine, Benjamin Of Trimingham. Distributed voting papers in 1841. Farmer.

Pain, C. Carter.

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Paine, Charles & James Supplier of grocery and clothing. Grocers & drapers of Market Place, North Walsham.

Pain, John Farmer of Mundesley, b. 1822 at Wellingham (Suffolk). In 1851 he was farming 125 acres & employed 3 men. Wife

Rebecca b. Yarmouth.

Painter (Mr.) Of Holt. Lent money for emigration purposes.

Painter, Clark Painted Sheringham Workhouse. Painter & glazier of Cley and Holt.

Pank Submitted a plan for a proposed Register Office. Either George (below) or John, also a Land Surveyor.

Pank, George Land Surveyor, land agent & auctioneer of Pump Street, Cromer. Agent for Norwich Union. Temporary Assistant Overseer of

Cromer 1838. Surveyed the Parish of Roughton. With C. Earle, made new assessment & maps for Cromer. Surveyed &

mapped Roughton and Runton.

Pank, T. Of Runton. Held a local stock of medicine for Cholera during the 1849 outbreak.

Pank, William Of North Walsham.

Park (Mrs.) Of the Feathers (known then as the Three Feathers), Market Place, Holt. Elizabeth Parke, wife of Innkeeper William Parke.

Parker, J. Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for Matlask.

Parker, T. Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for Matlask.

Parker, Francis Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for Matlask. Wheelwright.

Parmer, R.W. Clerk of the Peace for the County of Norfolk.

Partridge, S. Supplied a small amount of flour in December 1846 when there was no main Contractor.

Payne, John Bricklayer of Northrepps. Buttressed the Men's yard wall at Gimingham Workhouse.

Pearce A Referee for Matthew Catchpole (GH Porter). Of Crostwick.

Pearce, R. Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for Barningham Winter.

Pearse, Reverend George Perpetual Curate of St. Martin at Oak.

Pearson, John Bricklayer of Bessingham. Lime-washed the Sheringham Workhouse.

Peck, Edward Of Thornage. Unsuccessful candidate for the position of Porter at the Gimingham Workhouse in 1848.

Peck, Thomas Of Hunworth. Stood as surety for Timothy Murrell. Held a local stock of medicine for Cholera during the 1849 outbreak.

Peck, R. Supplied faggots to Beckham workhouse.

Pegg, A. Collected Highway Rate.

Pegg, C. Grocer.

Pegg, E. Supplied butter, seeds, lard, tea, drapery, brushes & dwiling to Sheringham Workhouse. Could be Henry's wife 'Ellinor'

(Eleanor).

Pegg, Henry J. Overseer of Sheringham. Collected Poor Rate on Sheringham Workhouse.

Supplier of seeds, plums, lard, butter, drapery & grocery, flannel, calico to Sheringham Workhouse + carting services.

There were 4 Henry Peggs in Sheringham in 1841; Ag Lab age 65, twine maker age 25, Farmer's son age 25 (no occupation

given) and Farmer age 52:

Yeoman farmer, grocer & draper. 1841 - Henry Pegg Farmer age 52, Eleanor Pegg age 52, Margaret Pegg age 18, Anne

Pegg age 16, Martha Howell Female Servant age 20, Harriet Pigott Female Servant age 18, Thomas Garbutt Minister age

25, William Garbutt Draper age 28. Lived in Upper Sheringham & died before 1851.

Pegg, Isaac Master shoemaker of Sheringham b. 1811. Submitted bill against Sheringham Establishment account.

Pegg J. Supplier of drapery & shoes to Sheringham Workhouse.

Pegg, John Farmer of Sheringham b. 1781. Carting for Sheringham Workhouse. Straw and wood to Sheringham Workhouse.

Pegg, M.? See Minutes 28 Dec 1840.

Pegg, N. Supplied seeds to Sheringham Workhouse.

Pegg, S. Supplied shoes. Overseer of Sheringham.

Pegg, Thomas Baker of Upper Sheringham b. 1800. Supplier of bread to Sheringham (and later Gimingham) workhouses. Not in 1851

Census. Wife Martha.

Pegg, Thomas Master butcher & farmer of Upper Sheringham, b. 1799. Wife Mary.

Pegg, Thomas Farmer, b. 1765 approx. Rented land attached to Sheringham Workhouse. Wife Sarah. Died in the June quarter of 1848.

Pegg, William Carpenter of Mercer Lane. In 1851 his household of 10 persons included 5 lodgers. He had a muck heap & associated

drain that drew complaints from other residents in 1850.

Perkins Barber of Southrepps.

Perkins, C. Brazier. Submitted bills against Gimingham Establishment account.

Perkins, J. Submitted bill against Gimingham Establishment account.

Pert, Daniel Glazier of Aylsham.

Peto, Samuel Morton M.P. O Peto M.P. of Somerleyton Hall, Suffolk. Stood as surety for Messrs. Lucas & Son during construction of the West

Beckham workhouse.

Pickard Relieving Officer of Great Yarmouth. In 1841 the only Pickards were a family running a Grocer's shop in the Market Place;

head of household Joseph.

Pigott, Harriet Supplied lard, arrow root, drapery and earthenware to Sheringham Workhouse. See Harriet Dyball above.

Pigott, J. Supplied grocery.

Piggot, R. Supplied potatoes to Sheringham Workhouse.

Pigott, Robert Bills submitted against the Sheringham Workhouse clothing account. Shoemaker of Upper Sheringham.

Pigott, W. Supplied 'lard &c.' to Sheringham Workhouse.

Pike, H. 'for rules of Medical Clubs'

Pike R. Submitted bill against Gimingham Establishment account. Two Robert Pikes: Blacksmith of Sustead and Gardener of

Southrepps.

Pilch, J. Tailor.

Pilch, John Made shoes for both Workhouses. Shoemaker of North Walsham b. 1818.

Pile/Pyle, William Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for Thornage. Baker & flour dealer. Supplied flour in

December 1846 when there was no main Contractor.

Pilgrim, Richard Supplied Ales. Maltster & cooper of Reeve's Lane, North Walsham b. 1796. Kept a beer house in Church Street/Alley North

Walsham.

Pitcher, J. Supplied flour in December 1846 when there was no main Contractor.

Pitcher John Supplier of Stoves. Ironmonger of Market Place, North Walsham.

Pitcher, James Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for Weybourne and Cley.

Pitcher, William Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for Weybourne. Farmer of Church Street, b. 1800 approx.

Platten, J. Supplied wood to Sheringham Workhouse.

Playford, George Frederick Surveyor of Northrepps. Surveyed the Parishes of Alborough, Overstrand, Sidestrand & Trimingham.

Plumbly, George Thomas Supplied wine and spirits. Landlord of the Angel Inn, North Walsham.

Plumbly J. Supplied tinder to Sheringham Workhouse.

Plumbly J. Supplied butter and milk.

Plumbly, James Carter of Runton Road, Cromer. Complaint was made of a nuisance to health on his premises.

Plumbly/Plumbley, James Spurrell Union Clerk - see list of Union Officers.

Plumbly, John Bookseller, stationer & printer of Market Place, North Walsham. Supplied books and forms.

Plumbly S. Supplied wine & Porter for the sick in Gimingham Workhouse. Could be Spurrell (below) or Sarah Plumbly who kept the

Angel inn (Angel Street, North Walsham).

Plumbly, Spurrell Of Southrepps, b. 1771. Took periodic inventories of clothing & bedding at Gimingham Workhouse. Clerk to the magistrates

and commissioner of assessed taxes. Kept the Crown Inn at Southrepps 1836-1841. Constable (duty at Gimingham

Workhouse). Bill submitted relative to sale of Hanworth Parish property.

Plumbly, S.J. Bill submitted against the Gimingham Establishment account.

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Plumbly, Thomas Farmer of Heath Lane, Gimingham b. 1803 at Trimingham. Wife Harriet. Farmed 74 acres with 3 men.

Constable (duty at Gimingham Workhouse).

Small bills submitted against the Gimingham Establishment and Clothing accounts. Supplied potatoes, milk and butter. Began

supplying coal in January 1843.

Collected Poor Rate on Gimingham Workhouse.

Pope, D. Shaved Paupers

Pope, William Supplier of hats to Gimingham Workhouse. William b.1800 approx., postmaster, auctioneer, appraiser, hatter and

postmaster of Market Place, North Walsham.

Postle, J. Valued the Parish of Hanworth 1847.

Postle, William Unsuccessful candidate for Auditor in September 1836

Postle, William Estate agent of Norwich. Valued the Parishes of Trunch and Hanworth.

Potter (Mr.) Appointed Deputy Governor at Giming during illness of Robert Chapman in February 1850. Previously Master of the Buxton

Workhouse.

Powell & Co. Supplier to Gimingham Workhouse of Clothing account items, drapery, hose.

Powley Of Norwich. Unsuccessful candidate for Governor of Gimingham Workhouse.

Pratt, Robert & Son Of Norwich. Valued the Parishes of Beeston Regis, Runton & Hempstead & Briston.

Pratt, William Baker of North Walsham. Supplied bread to Gimingham Workhouse initially, then both.

Preston, Messrs. Claimed expenses related to emigration of paupers from Baconsthorpe.

Preston, Sir Jacob Henry Of Beeston St. Lawrence.

Preston, John Wine & spirit merchant of Cromer. Supplied wine & spirits to both Workhouses.

Preston, W. Supplied wine to Sheringham Workhouse.

Preston, William Professor of Music, Bull Street, Holt. b. 1820 at Lynn. Complained of nuisances to health in Holt 1850.

Prichard, Dr. James Cowles A Commissioner in Lunacy (Medical).

Priest, John One of the Trunch inhabitants 'in the habit of gathering muck & placing it so near their dwellings or the dwellings of others as

to be injurious to the health of the Occupiers of the said Houses' (Minutes 5 Feb 1849).

Primrose, William Landowner, coal merchant and corn merchant of Trunch b. 1797. Built a brewery in 1837. Bills submitted against the

Gimingham Establishment account. Supplier of 'Bricks &c.' to Gimingham Workhouse.

Pulford, George Master Cheesemonger of Great Yarmouth. Supplier of Gouda cheese and Irish butter.

Pull, Joseph Butcher of West Street, Cromer. Supplier of Beef, suet &c. to Sheringham Workhouse.

Pulleyne, Reverend Benjamin Vicar of Sheringham. Born at Scarborough 1786. Listed in 1845 at the Grammar School, Holt. 1851 - Vicar of Sheringham,

incumbent of Weybourne and Head Master of Holt Free Grammar School.

Pulleyne, Walter Unsuccessful candidate for position of Medical Officer of the Beckham Workhouse.

Puxley, John Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for Bessingham. Son of Timothy, below.

Puxley, Timothy Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for Bessingham. Farmer.

Pycraft/Pycroft, Mr. Stood in for Gimingham Workhouse Porter.

Pycraft, Mr. Collected Poor Rate for Gimingham workhouse.

Py(e)craft, Mr. & Mrs. Prospective Schoolmaster & Schoolmistress of Gimingham workhouse. See 7 Sep 1840. Mrs. P had previously kept Mrs.

Warnes’ School at Trimingham.

Pycroft, H. Barber.

Pycraft/Pycroft/Pyecraft Henry Master Blacksmith of Gimingham b. 1790. Building work at Gimingham workhouse. Bills submitted against the Gimingham

Establishment account. Also supplied yeast and bought 'refuse &c.' from the Gimingham Workhouse. Overseer of

Gimingham Parish.

Pycraft, J. Bill for repairing fences.

There was a John Pycraft of Paston, Carter & Farmer. 1841 - age 35, wife Phoebe age 30.

Pycraft/Pycroft, J. Blacksmith & brazier.

Pycroft, James Successful tender 1846 for the Gimingham Workhouse hog wash (swill). Provided potatoes. Took charge of the Beckham

Workhouse until the paupers were moved over from Gimingham.

Pycraft/Pycroft/Pyecraft, James Barber. Bill for Shaving. Presumably the razor grinder of Upper Street, Gimingham b. Gimingham 1817. This could be the

same man who was a temporary assistant to Porter John Green in the winter of 1842/43, acted as substitute during Green's

illness in 1847 and assisted the Governor the same year when there was no schoolmaster. He also applied (unsuccessfully)

for the post of Porter after John Green left in March 1848.

1841 - Gimingham. Fisherman age 25; wife Jane.

1851 - Upper Street. Razor Grinder age 34 b.Gimingham; wife Jane age 34 b. Northrepps.

Pycraft, M. Bill submitted against the Gimingham Establishment account.

Pye, D. Barber (shaving) at Gimingham Workhouse. Bill submitted against the Gimingham Establishment account. Daniel?

Pye, Daniel Bill submitted against the Gimingham Establishment account. Ag Lab of Southrepps.

Pyle, J. Repaired the well at Beckham workhouse.

Quarle, F.T. Coroner.

Ralph, Edward Police Constable of Cromer.

Randall, J. Cleaned clocks.

Randel/Randoll/Randall/Randle, Randell,

James

Ironmonger of Market Place, North Walsham. Supplier of 'needles &c.' to North Walsham Workhouse. Bills submitted against

the Gimingham Establishment account. Supplied and fitted locks for the West Beckham workhouse.

Randell, John Of North Walsham. Ratepayer. See 21 Jan 1839. Ironmonger & brazier of Market Place b. 1780 approx.

Randell, William Of North Walsham. Ratepayer. See 21 Jan 1839. Cabinet maker & turner of Cook Street, b. 1800 approx.

Ransom, Henry S. Received Lord of the Manor and Steward's fees for sale of Salthouse Parish property.

Ransom(e), Henry Blacksmith, ironmonger & brazier of West Beckham.

Ransome, J. Blacksmith.

Ransome, J. Clerk to the Magistrates of the Holt Hundred.

Ransom, Thomas Of North Walsham. Ratepayer. See 21 Jan 1839. Journeyman collar maker of Antingham Lane.

Reave, D. Submitted bill.

Reeve, John Arbitrator of Walsingham. Valued the Parishes of Weybourne, Kelling, Salthouse, Sheringham, Runton, Barningham Winter,

Plumstead & Matlask.

Renall, A. Police Officer

Repton, William Submitted bill related to Cley Parish property. Solicitor of Market Place, Aylsham.

Riches, H. Barber.

Riches, John Barber & Hairdresser of Market Place, North Walsham.

Riley/Reily/Reiley, William Ironmonger of Market Place, North Walsham.

Rising See 16 Mar 1840.

Rising, Robert Also see Guardians' file. Farmer of Gimingham. Supplied faggots, marl and cement. Bought manure from Gimingham

Workhouse and was tenant of land surplus to the needs of the workhouse.

Rivett & Co. Bills submitted against the Sheringham Workhouse clothing account.

Rivett & Harmer Supplied drapery to Sheringham Workhouse.

Rix, George Of Dereham. Unsuccessful candidate for Schoolmaster 1838. See Gimingham Governor (Union Officers). Assisted Clerk

by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for Gimingham.

Roberts Mr. & Mrs. Roberts of Gressenhall were unsuccessful candidates for Master/Matron on 18 Mar 1850.

Roberts, J. Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for Glandford & Bayfield.

Roberts, Thomas Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for Glandford & Bayfield. Farming Baliff b. 1795 Swafield.

Roper, Mrs. Supplied potatoes. Paid through her executors ('exors').

Roper, Thomas Collected Poor Rate for Gimingham workhouse.

Roper, William Offered land for the new workhouse. 1841 - Son of farmer Snelling Roper b. 1816. 1851 - a William Roper b. 1818 at

Thurgarton appears as Wine Merchant's porter in Sussex Street, Norwich. Wife Mary and all children were born in

Thurgarton.

Rounce, H. Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for East Beckham.

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Rowe, W.R., The Honourable Guardian (?) in the Tunstead & Happing Union

Rudkin, William Assistant Overseer of Holt 1843. Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for Holt. William A. Rudkin,

born 1809 at Lynn Regis. 1841 - Holt; draper age 40. 1851 - Market Place, Holt. Fruiterer & Confectioner & Second Master in

free Grammar School

Rush, J. Unsuccessful candidate for Governor of Sheringham Workhouse 1840.

Russell, James Grocer of Palace Street, Norwich. Perhaps a cheese importer also. Died 1846.

Russell, James B. Contracted for grocery 28 Jun 1847.

Russell, James R. Executor (son?) of James Russell above.

Rust, Benjamin Supplier of grocery to Sheringham Workhouse + drapery, dwiling & calico against clothing account. Grocer & draper of High

Street, Cromer. Born 1791.

Rust, John William Grocer & draper of High Street, Cromer. Rented Board Room and Waiting Room to the Guardians. Supplied hats, drapery,

bibles etc. Born 1799.

Sadler R. Supplier of earthenware. Probably Richard Sadler, chemist & druggist of North Walsham.

Sandford, Henry Clerk to the Guardians for a period. Elected 12 April 1836. Coal merchant, auctioneer, estate agent & farmer. Had a

coalyard and meadow on the corner of The Gangway and East St. and lived in a house called the Beeches opposite the

Albion Hotel. Owned the coal ship "Commerce".

Saunders Medical Officer of Aylsham Union.

Saunders, Charles Shoemaker of Market Place North Walsham. Bills submitted against North Walsham Establishment and Gimingham Clothing

account. Took on Pauper Matthew Mason as an apprentice in 1836

Saunders, P. Arranged or loaned money for emigration of Bodham Paupers.

Saunders, S. Billed against clothing account 1847.

Sayers Bricklayer at Sheringham Workhouse.

Sayers, C. Brickmaker. Supplied bricks for Sheringham Workhouse.

Sayers, S. Supplied bricks to Workhouses.

Sayers, Samuel Guardian of West Beckham. Supplied butter and wood to Sheringham Workhouse. Auctioneer, brewer, maltster, merchant &

farmer.

Sayers, W. Brickmaker.

Scott (Mr.) Of Norwich. Manufacturer or retailer of chairs?

Scott, A. Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for Gresham.

Scott, R. Upholsterer.

Scott, Richard Of Gresham. Had the first contract for hog wash (pig swill) at the West Beckham workhouse.

Scott, Robert Baker of Lynn.

Seman/Seaman (Mr.) Overseer of Edgefield. Could be William Seaman b. 1822 at Foxley. Farmer of 200 acres in 1851.

Sewell, Samuel Shoemaker and leather cutter of Low Street, North Walsham. Supplier of shoes. Complained of health 'nuisances' 1849.

Sewell, Samuel Builder of Hackford by Reepham. Advisor re rental charge of ex-Gilbert Union workhouses.

Sexton, J. Supplied flour.

Sexton, T. Supplied small quantities of potatoes to Gimingham Workhouse. Probably Thomas Sexton, shoemaker of Trunch.

Sexton W. Labourer. Probably William Sexton, gardener of North Walsham b. 1780 approx.

Shadwick, William See Chadwick .

Shalders, James Of High Street, Holt. Printer & supplier of stationery. Bookbinder.

Sharpe, John Bill submitted against Gimingham Establishment account. Either farmer of North Walsham or wine & spirit merchant of

Market Place, North Walsham (King's Arms).

Sharpe, Reverend William Of Cromer.

Sharpin/Sharpen, Submitted bills against Sheringham Establishment.

Sharpen J. Supplied flour.

Sharpin/Sharpen, James Supplied Porter to Gimingham Workhouse. Veterinary surgeon & beer-house keeper of Southrepps.

Sharpen, R. Supplied potatoes.

Sharpen, William Supplied Porter.

Shaw/Shore, Messrs. See 20 May 1844. Paid £1.16.2.

Shaw & Sons Founded 1750 and still in business today as supplier of specialist legal and medical forms. Source of ink.

Shreeve (Mrs.) Submitted bill against the Gimingham Establishment. A 'Mrs. Shreeve Schoolmistress' is listed in White's Directory 1845 for

Gimingham. Alternatively, could be May below.

Shreeve, May Submitted bill against the Gimingham Establishment 'Stay Maker' - there was a Mary/May Shreeve (wife of James - Ag Lab)

living in Gimingham at the time.

Silver, T. Carter. Thomas Silver, journeyman carpenter of Northrepps.

Simons, Simeon Unsuccessful applicant for Superintendent Registrar. Kept the Cromer Bath House and a free school.

Smith Supplied flour to the Gresham district.

Smith & Newman Builders of Cromer. Robert Smith was a Joiner and William Newman was a bricklayer.

Smith, Charles Overseer of Metton. Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for Metton. Farmer.

Smith, D.T. Supplied clothes for emigrants 1849.

Smith, George & Co. Grocer & draper of Church Gate Street, North Walsham. Supplier of Grocery, haberdashery, brushes & clothing to

Gimingham and North Walsham Workhouses

Smith, Henry Land Agent of Gunton. Valued the Parishes of Suffield, Thorpe Market.

Smith, John Supplied shoes. Supplied small quantities of potatoes to Sheringham Workhouse. Shoemaker of Upper Sheringham.

Smith, Thomas Supplied small quantities of potatoes to Sheringham Workhouse. Ag Lab of Sheringham

Smith, W. ? Submitted a bill >£20 for clothing.

Smith, William Supplied wheat & straw. Probably William Smith 'working bailiff' of Beeston Regis.

Smith, William Relieving Officer of Croydon Union.

Sparks See Clabburn & Sparks.

Sparks, Reverend Minister of Gunthorpe Parish.

Spelman A Referee for Matthew Catchpole (GH Porter). Of Norwich.

Springfield, Washerwoman.

Spurdens, Reverend William Tylney Curate of Worstead. Lived in North Walsham at 'The Oaks.'

Stacey, J. Supplied a Ledger. Submitted bill against the Gimingham Establishment.

Stannard, Joseph Jnr. Builder of Norwich. Builder & architect of St. George's Plain, Norwich.

Starling, E. Supplier of lime to Gimingham Workhouse. Not found in the area.

Starling, John Of Blakeney. Supplied coal to Beckham workhouse.

Starling, Samuel Farmer of Southrepps b. 1813. Supplied lime.

Starling, W. Supplied potatoes.

Starr, Thomas Dwelling House in a filthy and unwholesome condition as to be a Nuisance' (Minutes 19 Feb 1849).

Steele, Richard Son of Rev. R. Steele (Methodist Minister of Low Street, North Walsham) and father of an illegitimate child chargeable to the

Parish of Runton

Stevens & Sons. Supplied medical forms (see Minutes 10 Feb 1845).

Stevenson S. & Co. 'for Advertising' - printers. Stevenson, Matchett & Stevenson was a major printing company in Norwich for many years.

Steward, Robert Supplied small quantities of potatoes to Sheringham Workhouse. Ag Lab of Sheringham.

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Steward, James Bills submitted against Sheringham Establishment account. Farmer of Sheringham.

Stewart Carter. Bills submitted against Sheringham Establishment account.

Storey, J.W. Tailor of North Walsham. Supplied boys' suits.

Storey, John H. Of North Walsham. Supplied men's clothes. Tailor & draper of Market Place, North Walsham.

Storey, Thomas William See 18 Nov 1839 & 2 Dec 1839. Valued the Parish of West Beckham.

Storey, William William Storey, shoemaker & beer-house keeper of Church Street, Northrepps b. 1797. Supplier of shoes.

Stow, David Founded and managed the Normal School for the Training of Teachers (name was borrowed from the French Ecole Normale -

later named Dundas Vale College); the first institution in Britain specifically for the professional training of teachers. He was a

leading figure in the Glasgow Educational Association.

Stransham, Mary Bidwell Householder of North Walsham; complained of unsanitary 'nuisances' in the town.

Sturgess, Isaac Rate payer of Cley.

Summers, Edmund Carpenter, builder & wheelwright of Church Street, Northrepps. Built the Sheringham Workhouse hearse and supplied

coffins. Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for Northrepps. Born Southrepps 1801. 1851 - Master

Carpenter employing 14 men & 1 apprentice. Referred to as 'bricklayer' 8 Jul 1844.

Summers, H. or A.? Carrier. Robert Summers of Northrepps was a carrier to Norwich & kept the White Horse inn.

Sunman, Elijah Carpenter of Sheringham. Listed as Innkeeper 1851. Kept the Windham Arms 1850-1854.

Sunman, Robert H. Of Sheringham b. 1799. Carpenter, wheelwright and builder. Built the Gimingham Workhouse Infirmary. Overseer of

Sheringham - collected Poor Rate. 1851 - builder employing 6 men.

Sussins/Sussens, William Shoemaker of Trunch. Supplier of shoes.

Sutton, Stephen Jr. See 23 Mar 1840 re conveyance of Roughton Parish property. Submitted bill against Gimingham Establishment account.

Farmer of Roughton & Antingham. Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for Roughton.

Symonds, J. Provided marking ink.

Tallach, William Unsuccessful candidate for Gimingham Workhouse Porter in June 1840.

Taylor, J.O. & Sons Solicitors, of Old Bank-buildings, Upper King Street, Norwich.

Teasdale/Teasdell & Clark (Messrs.) Of Great Yarmouth. Provided old rope ('junk') to be picked into oakum at the Beckham workhouse. There were several

Teasdale/Teasdell mariners in Yarmouth + one a twine-spinner.

Temple (Mr.) See Minutes 17 Feb 1845.

Temple, C. Supplied Porter to Sheringham Workhouse.

Temple, J.W. Supplied Porter to Sheringham Workhouse.

Temple, John Elected Auditor in March 1838, but never took office.

Temple, R. Supplied Porter. Perhaps Robert, shopkeeper & grocer of Roughton. Supplied flour in December 1846 when there was no

main Contractor.

Temple, Robert Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for Edgefield. Farmer of North Street.

Temple, William Supplied Porter to Sheringham Workhouse.

Thomas Mr. & Mrs. Thomas of Norwich were unsuccessful candidates for Master/Matron on 18 Mar 1850.

Thomas, John Of Norwich. Unsuccessful candidate for Governor of Gimingham Workhouse 24 Sep 1849.

Thompson, Stephen Surety for building work done by Miles Buck.

Thursby, Joseph A. Master shoemaker & farmer of Sheringham. Had 24 acres in 1851; employing 2 apprentices & 1 labourer.

Thursby, Louise Hat maker. Wife of Joseph above.

Thursby, Samuel Shoemaker of Upper Sheringham b. 1816. Supplier of shoes to Sheringham Workhouse.

Thursby, T. Carter.

Tilyard, Abraham Supplier of shoes to both workhouses. Master Shoe and boot maker of Elm Hill, Norwich. He was employing 25 men by

1851.

Titlow, Reverend S. Minister of St. John's Timberhill.

Tooke Supplier of 'stays &c.' to Sheringham Workhouse. Abbot Tooke was an Ag Lab, but perhaps his wife Margaret did this work?

Trivett, Edward Ironmonger of Market Place, North Walsham.

Trivett, J. Ironmonger.

Trollop, William Householder of North Walsham. Complained about unsanitary 'nuisances.'

Tucker, Alfred C. Unsuccessful candidate for post of Governor at Gimingham Workhouse 1843.

Tucker, George Cook Proprietor of the New Inn, Cromer (aka Tucker's Hotel).

Norfolk Annals Volume1 - 7 May 1842. Died, Mr. George Cooke Tucker, landlord of the New Inn, Cromer. ''The present

flourishing establishment was built and raised by him. Possessed of a peculiar courteousness of manner, and endowed with

great kindness of disposition, he was alike esteemed by the resident gentry and the general inhabitants of the place and

neighbourhood. He had reached the patriarchal age of ninety years."

Turner, Edward Police Constable of Wellington Square, Norwich St. Giles.

Turner, G. Supplied wood to Sheringham Workhouse.

Tuttle, John Miller of Field Dalling. Contracted to supply flour to the Holt district but couldn't find sureties.

Twining, Messrs. Richard Twining and Company (Bank) of 215 Strand, London.

Twisleton, Edward Turner Boyd Assistant Poor Law Commissioner in East Anglia until 1843. Barrister. Staying on his own at an Inn in Bocking 1841 (age

30). Became the Irish Poor Law Commissioner but resigned in 1849 because of the lack of aid from Britain. Born in Ceylon

1809 and died in France 1874.

Ulph, John Unsuccessful candidate for the position of porter at Gimingham Workhouse 1841. Possibilities in Aylsham, Buxton, Yarmouth

& Horsham St. Faith.

Upcher, Reverend Arthur Wilson Younger brother of Henry Ramey & Curate of the Parish of Sheringham.

Vine (Mr.) Assisted the Porter at Beckham workhouse.

Walcott, Stephen Sir Stephen Walcott, K.C.M.G. Secretary to HM Colonial Land and Emigration Commissioners.

Walker, John Carpenter of Cley. Supplied coffins.

Waller, John Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for Cley. Auctioneer, innkeeper (George & Dragon), merchant &

cabinet maker. Supplied coffins.

Walpole, Richard Master Shoemaker of Hall Lane, North Walsham (1851), employing 1 apprentice (his son William age 17). Born 1795 at

Wymondham; wife Eleanor b. 1800 North Walsham.

Walsham, Sir John (Bart.) Assistant Poor Law Commissioner. First mentioned 12 Dec 1842.

Ward, C. Cooper.

Ward, William Supplied wine to Gimingham Workhouse. Victualler of the Crown inn, Southrepps.

Ward, William Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for Baconsthorpe.

Wardlow, Mary Unsuccessful candidate for the post of Gimingham Schoolmistress 1841.

Warnes, John Of Trimingham (at the time). Valued the Parishes of Trunch & Hempstead. See list of Guardians. Held a local stock of

medicine for Cholera during the 1849 outbreak.

Warnes, William Laid flagstones at the Gimingham Workhouse. Not identified.

Watson, J. Collected Church Rate for Sheringham. Not identified.

Watts, George Carpenter of Aylsham. Supplied coffins.

Watts, Robert Supplier of potatoes. Farmer and shopkeeper of Knapton b. 1794. Appears as shopkeeper in 1845 White's directory. In

1851 he was farming 139 acres with 5 labourers. Complained of health 'nuisances' in the Parish.

Watts, William One of the Trunch inhabitants 'in the habit of gathering muck & placing it so near their dwellings or the dwellings of others as

to be injurious to the health of the Occupiers of the said Houses' (Minutes 5 Feb 1849).

Webb Supplier of wood.

Webb, James M. Solicitor of Mill House, Letheringsett. Born 1815 at Hampton, Middlesex. Widower 1851.

Webb, Thomas Relieving Officer of the Walsingham Union.

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Weeds, J. Supplied gravel.

Weeds, James Faulke Supplier of dwiling & brooms. Grocer & draper of Thorpe Market. Held a local stock of medicine for Cholera during the 1849

outbreak.

Wegg, S. Carter.

Weldon, J. & Buck Builders. Bricklayers.

West, William Supplied wood to Sheringham Workhouse.

Weston, J. Bricklayer.

W(h)all, William Barber of Sheringham b. 1791. Shaving &c. at Sheringham Workhouse.

Whalley, F. Supplied Tiles etc. to Gimingham Workhouse. Suspect this is Francis, below.

Wheatley, F. Supplier of tiles and Yorkshire flagstones to Gimingham Workhouse. Merchant and 'Deputy Vice Admiral of the Coast.' Lived

at Cliff House, Mundesley. Built the sea walls.

White Supplier of flour. Candidates:

Timothy, baker of Chapel Street, North Walsham (1841/1851 Census).

Jonathan, baker of Chapel Street, North Walsham (White's Directory 1845).

Whiting, John Builder & carpenter of Baconsthorpe. Made plan of Holt workhouse. Also supplied coffins. He 'vetted' the Donthorne plan for

the new workhouse at West Beckham and supervised remedial work prior to occupation of the Beckham Workhouse.

Wigg, John Accountant of Low Street, North Walsham b. 1780. Collector of North Walsham Poor Rate. Assistant Overseer. Assisted

Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for North Walsham.

Wiggett, William Schoolmaster of Low Street, North Walsham. Unsuccessful candidate for Gimingham Workhouse Porter in June 1840.

Unsuccessful candidate for Schoolmaster 31 May 1841.

Wild, J. Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for Suffield.

Wild(e), William Farmer of Elm Farm, Suffield. Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for Suffield.

Wiles, Mr. Surgeon of St. Giles, Norwich.

Wilkinson, Reverend W.J. Justice of the Peace.

Williams(on), John Basket maker and cooper. Supplier of 'baskets &c. ' and skeps Submitted bills against Gimingham Establishment account.

John Williamson, b. 1775, basket maker of the Butchery, North Walsham.

Willimott, John Householder of North Walsham; complained of unsanitary 'nuisances' in the town.

Wilson, Thomas E. Harness-maker Of High Street, Holt, b. 1805 Baconsthorpe. Complained of health 'nuisances' in the town 3 Sep 1849.

Wilson, William Lime-washed Gimingham Workhouse 1849. Master Bricklayer of Hall Lane, North Walsham b. 1811 N. Walsham.

Wingfield, Stephen See 2 Jul 1838 & 14 Jan 1839.

Winter Prepared 'the Charge on the Poor Rates of the Parishes in the Union' 1836

Winter Wrote to the Board re Joseph Williams of Briston. Perhaps an official of a Parish or Union outside Erpingham.

Winter Relieving Officer of Norwich.

Withers, Frederick Escorted Holt emigrants to port of departure. Also gave relief to paupers in Holt . Complained of a health 'nuisance' in the

town.

Withers, John S. Auctioneer. See list of Guardians. Also presented bills for beer and ale over Christmas and New Year 1847.

Withers, John W. Auctioneer - appears 17 Jun 1850 with a clear 'W' but could be an error by the Clerk (meant to be 'S').

Withers, William Woodcock Solicitor & attorney of Withers Street, Holt.

Wodehouse, Edmund Member of Parliament for Norfolk (Eastern Division).

Wodehouse, Reverend Charles Nourse Archdeacon of Norwich and Prebendary of Norwich Cathedral. 1790-1870.

Wodehouse, William Supplied shoes. Shoemaker of Lower Sheringham.

Wodehouse, W. Supplied linen lines.

Womack, C. Of Norwich. Submitted bills for clothing. Suits to Sheringham Workhouse.

Womack, G. Tailor of Norwich. Perhaps George Womack, tailor of White Lion Street, Norwich, b. 1815.

Woodhouse, Edmund Submitted bills against Sheringham Establishment. Supplied linen lines. Ropemaker of Sheringham.

Woodrow, John Unsuccessful candidate for Clerk in July 1839. Two candidates in North Walsham - butcher & grocer.

Woods, James Assisted Clerk by receiving nomination papers (for Guardian) for Thurgarton. Saddler.

Woods, John Supplier of bread to Gimingham Workhouse. Baker of Southrepps.

Woods, William Supplied potatoes to Gimingham Workhouse. Farmer of Southrepps.

Woolsey, B. Supplied flour & bread to Beckham workhouse on behalf of George Brown. Benjamin P. Woolsey of Swafield - farmer &

miller?

Wortley, Leonard Schoolmaster of Roughton b. 1802 Ludham, wife Judith b. 1806 Norwich St. Giles.

Wortley, Robert Constable (duty at Gimingham Workhouse). Farmer of Trunch.

Worts, James Of North Walsham. Complained of health 'nuisances' 1849.

Wrench, B. Farmer of Thurgarton b. 1798 at Morston. Wife Agnes b. 1794 at St. George in the East, London. In 1851 he was farming

35 acres with 2 labourers.

Wright, A. Merchant of Trunch. Supplied coals to Gimingham Workhouse.

Wright, AlfredSurveyor, joiner & builder of Chapel Street, North Walsham. Supplier of coffins to North Walsham workhouse. Surveyed &

mapped the Parish of Mundesley. Inspected the new Gimingham Infirmary on behalf of the Guardians. Drew up plan &

specification of alterations at Gimingham Workhouse. Employed as surveyor of Gimingham Workhouse.

Wright, H. Supplied bricks.

Wright, Henry Corn & coal merchant and maltster of Trunch. Supplier of coal to Gimingham Workhouse. Appears as Coal Merchant of

Cromer in 1845 White's Directory.

Wright, J. Relieving Officer of the Aylsham Union.

Wright, J.H. Supplier of coal to Gimingham Workhouse.

Wright, John Carpenter of Aylsham Road, North Walsham b. 1795.

Wright, James Unsuccessful candidate for Gimingham Governor 22 Aug 36. Insurance agent of North Walsham.

Wright, James Land Surveyor and auctioneer of Aylsham, b.1795. Valued and surveyed the Parishes of Thorpe Market, Suffield, Gunton,

Beckham West, Hanworth + Hanworth Parish property. Also appears as of Briston & Trunch but no candidates found there.

Wright, W. Supplied coal to Gimingham Workhouse. Perhaps William Wright, Steward of Trunch.

Yaxley, John Of North Walsham. Ratepayer. See 21 Jan 1839.

Young/Younge/Youngs, Edward Supplied paper & pens. Stationer, bookseller & printer of High Street, Holt.

Youngman, Henry Plumber & glazier of Sheringham (1851), b 1823 Gimingham.

Youngman, Jesse Of North Walsham. Ratepayer. See 21 Jan 1839.

Youngman, R. Glazier.

Wegg, J. - see Wigg, J.

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