Franchise Terrace (off Westminster St)
.. I was born at 16 Franchise Terrace which was next door to Cyril Stapletons house. I was a bit to young to have known him but was told all about him from the neighbours. (Wendy MacFarlane)
10 February 2015
My mum (Maisie Stephens) knew Cyril Stapleton when he lived at 14 Franchise Tce
...Mavis Baker
10 February 2015
My mum (Maisie Stephens) knew Cyril Stapleton when he lived at 14 Franchise Tce
...Mavis Baker
There is a good photo of Cyril Stapleton and Jackie Pownall when they attended the `ragged school' (at the corner of Sneinton Market) on the Nottingham `Picture the past ' web page.
Nottingham Journal Thurs 18th September 1930
CITY’S GRANT TO BOY VIOLINIST.
Trip to Czecho-Slovakia for Special Course. To enable brilliant Nottingham boy violinist to travel to Czechoslovakia tor a special course of instruction under one of Europe's most gifted musicians. Professor Sevclk, the Nottingham Education Department have made a special grant of £25 and loaned a similar amount. The Committee approved the making of a special grant of £25 and loan of to Cyril Stapleton. 14. Franchise-terrace, Westminster-street, Cyril Stapleton. Nottingham, to enable him to undertake a special course of Instruction in violin playing under Professor Sevclk in Czecho-Slovakla for about seven weeks; these awards to additional to the existing grant* In aid of his course of lessons under Miss Sarah Fennlngs. Cyril Stapleton, who is a lad of I5. early showed remarkable promise as a violinist. Three years ago he passed the Advance Grade Examination of the Royal Academy of Music. In March last Cyril Stapleton gave a recital at the Mechanics Lecture Hall, hls programme then Including Bach’s Sonata, Sarabands and Bourree, and Beethoven’s Romance in F
CITY’S GRANT TO BOY VIOLINIST.
Trip to Czecho-Slovakia for Special Course. To enable brilliant Nottingham boy violinist to travel to Czechoslovakia tor a special course of instruction under one of Europe's most gifted musicians. Professor Sevclk, the Nottingham Education Department have made a special grant of £25 and loaned a similar amount. The Committee approved the making of a special grant of £25 and loan of to Cyril Stapleton. 14. Franchise-terrace, Westminster-street, Cyril Stapleton. Nottingham, to enable him to undertake a special course of Instruction in violin playing under Professor Sevclk in Czecho-Slovakla for about seven weeks; these awards to additional to the existing grant* In aid of his course of lessons under Miss Sarah Fennlngs. Cyril Stapleton, who is a lad of I5. early showed remarkable promise as a violinist. Three years ago he passed the Advance Grade Examination of the Royal Academy of Music. In March last Cyril Stapleton gave a recital at the Mechanics Lecture Hall, hls programme then Including Bach’s Sonata, Sarabands and Bourree, and Beethoven’s Romance in F
THE WAGSTAFFS OF 15 FRANCHISE TERRACE
Me (Stephen) Kev and Pete front of 15 Franchise terrace
Stephen, Peter ,Kevin.
In front of their front door
There's a windowsill and flower box ,
To add to my amazement
Little chalk drawings upon the pavement
Aww their shorts ,socks ,and sandals
Three happy little boys
Even the dog Jill is posing
And putting out her paws.
How happy photo's make you
When you look into the past
It brings it all back ------
Yes the year's have gone to fast ! X
Jean Taylor
Stephen, Peter ,Kevin.
In front of their front door
There's a windowsill and flower box ,
To add to my amazement
Little chalk drawings upon the pavement
Aww their shorts ,socks ,and sandals
Three happy little boys
Even the dog Jill is posing
And putting out her paws.
How happy photo's make you
When you look into the past
It brings it all back ------
Yes the year's have gone to fast ! X
Jean Taylor
CENTENARY YEAR - 2018
The Great War (WW1) 1914–1918
Armistice Day 11th November 1918
The Great War (WW1) 1914–1918
Armistice Day 11th November 1918
THE GREAT WAR
HUBBARD, HENRY
Rank: Private Service No: 39396 Date of Death: 5/05/1918 Age: 29 Regiment/Service: The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment 1st/4th Bn. Grave Reference: VI. F. 10. Cemetery: LAPUGNOY MILITARY CEMETERY Additional Information: Son of Jarvis and Emma Hubbard, of Burton Joyce, Nottingham; husband of Edith Hubbard, of 4, Franchise Terrace, Westminster St., Nottingham. Employment/Hobbies Engine cleaner in 1907 then Waggoner on farm in 1911 Remembered on
Commonwealth War Graves Commission Nottinghamshire Great War Roll of Honour |
SHEPPARD, John Henry
Rank: Private Service No: 265820 Date of Death: 21/03/1918 Age: 32 Regiment/Service: Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment) 2nd/7th Bn. Panel Reference: Bay 7. Memorial: ARRAS MEMORIAL Additional Information: Husband of Emily Florence Sheppard, of 19, Franchise Terrace, Westminster St., St. Ann's Well Rd., Nottingham. Family History John Henry Sheppard was born in 1886 in Nottingham and worked as a brass bobbin winder. He was married to Emily Florence Sheppard, who was born in 1887 in Nottingham.They had two children, John Henry Bernard, born in 1908 in Nottingham and Nelly, born in 1911 also in Nottingham. The family lived at 19 Franchise terrace, Westminster Street, St.Ann's Well Road, Nottingham. Employment/Hobbies John Henry Sheppard worked as a brass bobbin winder. Remembered on
Commonwealth War Graves Commission Nottinghamshire Great War Roll of Honour |
Military History
Pte. Sheppard volunteered for service and following training he arrived in France on 25/02/1915. The battalion was caught up in the fighting when the Germans launched their major offensive, Operation Michael, on 21/03/1918. The position was hit by a heavy artillery barrage and gas shells fell into the rear areas. Masses infantry then attacked and there was severe hand-to-hand fighting.By 10.00 a.m. both flanks had been taken and soon after the germans had cut off their rear. The last message arrived at noon and soon after the battalion ceased to exist. Pte. Shepard was killed in action on that day. His body was never recovered, but his name was commemorated on the Arras Memorial.
Pte. Sheppard volunteered for service and following training he arrived in France on 25/02/1915. The battalion was caught up in the fighting when the Germans launched their major offensive, Operation Michael, on 21/03/1918. The position was hit by a heavy artillery barrage and gas shells fell into the rear areas. Masses infantry then attacked and there was severe hand-to-hand fighting.By 10.00 a.m. both flanks had been taken and soon after the germans had cut off their rear. The last message arrived at noon and soon after the battalion ceased to exist. Pte. Shepard was killed in action on that day. His body was never recovered, but his name was commemorated on the Arras Memorial.
Name:
William Dawson Birth Date: abt 1879 Residence: 4 Franchise Tce, Westminster St Occupation labourer Age at Enlistment: 36 Enlistment Year: 1915 Regimental Number: 4463 Regiment Name: Duke of Cambridge's Own (Middlesex) Regiment demob |
Name:
John Maddock Birth Date: abt 1895 Residence Place: 2 Franchise Terr, Westminster Nottingham Occupation carter Enlistment Age: 21 Enlistment Year: 1916 Regimental Number: 294660 Regiment Name: Northumberland Fusiliers demob 1920 |
Name:
James Smith Birth Date: abt 1897 Residence Place: 12 Franchise Terrace, Westminster Nottingham Occupation labourer Enlistment Age: 19 Enlistment Year: 1916 Regimental Number: 3211 Regiment Name: Labour Corps demob unknown date |
2 Franchise Tce - MADDOCK, John
12 Franchise Tce - SMITH, James
4 Franchise Tce - DAWSON William