Forest of Dean FHT Forum - WALKER/NICHOLS /HALLING/PAGE+Kellys Directory 1879

WALKER/NICHOLS /HALLING/PAGE+Kellys Directory 1879 (reply)

m p griffiths — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 08:45:57 +0000

If you contacted the Gloucestershire Records Office via the link in my reply, they should be able to advise you.

Previous threads on Berry Hill Schools

http://www.forum.forest-of-dean.net/index.php?mode=thread&id=26951

http://www.forum.forest-of-dean.net/index.php?mode=thread&id=12449

In this previous thread - re: British History on line

www.british-history.ac.uk/

Search for Berry Hill National School

- under section

Forest of Dean Education - more information about Schools inc the history of Berry Hill National School i.e.

'National School with its' adjacent school house was at Broadwell Lane'

Also on British History on line - there are Maps

Gloucesteshire, South West

Coleford (dated 1891) is the square just belong the 'nomo' - of Monmouth - enlarge this square - and a School is clearly marked.

WALKER/NICHOLS /HALLING/PAGE+Kellys Directory 1879 (reply)

agedwards — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 22:47:10 +0000

Thank you! I have found the Walkers/teachers in 1879 directory, and am interested in the Berry Hill admissions records 1873 -1926.Can you suggest best option to find these as you mention these are with Gloucestershire records office.
Regards
Aedwards

WALKER/NICHOLS /HALLING/PAGE+Kellys Directory 1879 (reply)

agedwards — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 22:37:32 +0000

Many thanks for your speedy response. The details forwarded by you confirm much of my earlier research. I have just found the one item in Kellys1879, Walkers listed as teachers at Berry Hill. Have I missed any other pages? I cannot spot any in the photo gallery.
Regards
Aedwards

WALKER/NICHOLS /HALLING/PAGE+Kellys Directory 1879 (reply)

m p griffiths — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:30:25 +0000

Gloucestershirebdm

http://ww3.gloucestershire.gov.uk/bmd/

William WALKER married Harriett NICHOLS, Cheltenham St Mary - 1871

1851 Census, Cheltenham

Swindon College

NICHOLS

Joshua - 32, Basket Maker, born Stroud
Emma - 29 - born Cheltenham (maiden name HALLING - from Glosbdm, children's birth registration) **
Emma - 4 - ditto
Harriott - 3
Joshua - 10 months

*** Gloucestershirebdm - Joshua NICHOLS married Emma HALLING - Cheltenham Register Office 1845

(looking at Gloucestershire Baptism Index - Joseph was a Chairman - as were other family members - HALLING baptisms)

1841 Census, Cheltenham

HALLING

William 45, Sophia - 46,
Charles 22, Emma 20, Caroline 18, Eliza - 16, Marias 12, Ann 9, Andrew 7, Elizabeth 4, James 2 months (mother's maiden name PAGE)

(Gloucestershire Marriage Index CD) - William HALLING married Sophia PAGE - 2 October 1815, Cheltenham St Mary
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Births: WALKER - mother's maiden name NICHOLS

Allen Francis - 1878 - Forest of Dean, Monmouth, Coleford

Ethel Maud - 1880 - ditto

Francis Threlfall - 1873 - ditto

Harold Ernest - 1878 - ditto

Isabel Edith - 1876 - ditto

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http://www.forest-of-dean.net/kellys/Berry_Hill_1879.htm

Gloucestershire Records Office (hold records)

for Coleford, Berry Hill, County Primary School (is this the same School?)

Date 1873-1926

Description: Admission registers 1873-1926

http://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/archives/Archives-Home-Page

Berry Hill-schoolmaster - William Edward WALKER 1850 Lancs (reply)

slowhands — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:25:15 +0000

Does anyone have photographs or information relating to this school and teacher William Edward Walker 1870s to 1883? The headteacher is our ggrandfather who took all his family to Brisbane in 1883.
A Edwards

1851 ??
Thomas Walker abt 1806 Dalton, Lancashire, England Head Dalton, Lancashire
Elizabeth Walker abt 1806 Dalton, Lancashire, England Wife Dalton, Lancashire
John Walker abt 1829 Dalton, Lancashire, England Son Dalton, Lancashire
Jane Walker abt 1842 Dalton, Lancashire, England Daughter Dalton, Lancashire
Susanah Walker abt 1846 Dalton, Lancashire, England Daughter Dalton, Lancashire
Edward Walker abt 1849 Dalton, Lancashire, England Son Dalton, Lancashire
Margret Walker Dalton, Lancashire, England Daughter Dalton, Lancashire
Mary Walker abt 1765 Dalton, Lancashire, England Mother Dalton, Lancashire

1861
Thomas Walker abt 1807 Dalton, Lancashire, England Head Dalton, Lancashire
Elizabeth Walker abt 1808 Swarthmoor, Lancashire, England Wife Dalton, Lancashire
Edward Walker abt 1849 Dalton, Lancashire, England Son Dalton, Lancashire
Margaret Walker abt 1851 Dalton, Lancashire, England Daughter Dalton, Lancashire

WALKER William
NICHOLS Harriett
Cheltenham Cheltenham St Mary 1871 12 449

1871 Walesby Lincs
William Edward Walker 22
Harriet L Walker 23
Harry S Walker 2 Months

Children born Christchurch
WALKER Allen Francis WALKER WALKER NICHOLS 1878 Forest of Dean Monmouth, Coleford 36 452
WALKER Ethel Maud WALKER WALKER NICHOLS 1880 Forest of Dean Monmouth, Coleford 39 114
WALKER Francis Threlfall WALKER WALKER NICHOLS 1873 Forest of Dean Monmouth, Coleford 29 368
WALKER Harold Ernest WALKER WALKER NICHOLS 1878 Forest of Dean Monmouth, Coleford 36 451
WALKER Isabel Edith WALKER WALKER NICHOLS 1876 Forest of Dean Monmouth, Coleford 33 438
WALKER Rosa Margaret WALKER WALKER NICHOLLS 1874 Forest of Dean Monmouth, Coleford 31 29

1881
William Edward Walker abt 1850 Dalton In Furness, Lancashire, England Head West Dean, Gloucestershire
Harriot Louisa Walker abt 1850 Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England Wife West Dean, Gloucestershire
Harry Thos. Walker abt 1871 Walesby, Lincoln, England Son West Dean, Gloucestershire
Margret Rose Walker abt 1874 CT Church, Gloucestershire, England Daughter West Dean, Gloucestershire
Esabel Edith Walker abt 1876 CT Church, Gloucestershire, England Daughter West Dean, Gloucestershire
Allen Francis Walker abt 1879 CT Church, Gloucestershire, England Son West Dean, Gloucestershire
Ethel Maud Walker CT Church, Gloucestershire, England Daughter West Dean, Gloucestershire
Elizabeth Walker abt 1806 Ulverston, Lancashire, England Mother West Dean, Gloucestershire

Berry Hill-school-Walker

agedwards — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:56:18 +0000

Does anyone have photographs or information relating to this school and teacher William Edward Walker 1870s to 1883? The headteacher is our ggrandfather who took all his family to Brisbane in 1883.
A Edwards