Vicarage St
off Alfred St North
Vicarage Street - hooray! This is Vicarage Street in 1953. Me and my sister outside our house at No.12 having just returned home from a Sunday afternoon stroll on the Arboretum. In the distance are the trees surrounding the reservoir at the top of Elm Avenue. Closer to the camera is the white end wall of the Mechanics Arms at the bottom of the street, on the corner with Alfred St North. There's a lady on the doorstep of either No. 20/22/24/26 (families Roome, Hose, Deane, Old, respectively acc. to the Weebly site record for 1956) so maybe other members might make a family connection? Further along you can just make out the junction with Church St, which ran downhill to become Harlaxton St before reaching Woodborough Rd.
I'm struck by the width of the street with such wide pavements and the fact that there's a car parked up - I don't remember any cars at all on the street. You can also see the gratings where the coalman made his deliveries into the cellars of these houses. ..Terry Sleaford
Kellys Directory 1956
ARMSTRONG, ALBERT
Rank
Private
Service number
328032
Date of death
19 May 1918
Age at death
30
Military Unit
1/8th Bn Sherwood Foresters (Notts & Derby Regiment)
MEMORIAL
Fouquieres Churchyard extension, Pas de Calais.
Family History
He was the son of John Frederick and Isabella Armstrong of 54 Vicarage Street, Nottingham (CWGC).
Employment/Hobbies
He was worked for 15 years for Whitbread & Co, Castle Boulevard, Nottingha
Extra Information
Nottingham Post notice (abridged), 8 June 1918: 'Armstrong. Killed in action May 19th, Albert, second son of JF and I Armstrong, 54 Vicarage Street, in his 31st year. Fifteen years in the employ of Whitbread & Co, Castle Boulevard. Father, mother, brothers, sisters.'
Remembered on
Rank
Private
Service number
328032
Date of death
19 May 1918
Age at death
30
Military Unit
1/8th Bn Sherwood Foresters (Notts & Derby Regiment)
MEMORIAL
Fouquieres Churchyard extension, Pas de Calais.
Family History
He was the son of John Frederick and Isabella Armstrong of 54 Vicarage Street, Nottingham (CWGC).
Employment/Hobbies
He was worked for 15 years for Whitbread & Co, Castle Boulevard, Nottingha
Extra Information
Nottingham Post notice (abridged), 8 June 1918: 'Armstrong. Killed in action May 19th, Albert, second son of JF and I Armstrong, 54 Vicarage Street, in his 31st year. Fifteen years in the employ of Whitbread & Co, Castle Boulevard. Father, mother, brothers, sisters.'
Remembered on
KERTON, George
Rank:
Private
Service No:
9704
Date of Death:
12/10/1917
Regiment/Service:
Grenadier Guards
1st Bn.
Grave Reference:
X. H. 6.
Cemetery:
DOZINGHEM MILITARY CEMETERY
Family History
Father: Walter Kerton, born in 1836 at Lambeth, but living on his own means. Mother: Grace Kerton, born 1848 in Madras, India. Sisters: Emily G., born in 1868 in Bangalore, India and working as a lace embroidery hand, Katherine, born in 1873 and working as a lace machinist, Elizabeth G., born in Nottingham and Edith, born in 1886 in Nottingham. He married Anastasia K. Kerton in October 1908 in Nottingham, and had a daughter, Edna Catherine Kerton. In 1911 they lived at 43 Lotus Street, Nottingham, and Anastasia later moved to 52 Vicarage Street Huntingdon Street, Nottingham.
Employment/Hobbies
George Kerton was a professional soldier and on discharge was placed on the Reserve List. He then joined Nottingham Police Force. PC 287, A Division. Commenced 3 July 1908.
Military History
As a reservist Kerton was mobilized on the outbreak of war and arrived in France on 11/12/1914. The battalion was involved in the Third Battle of Ypres in October 1917. It was exceptionally cold and wet, but the battalion moved forward, taking Angle Point and Aden House, exceptionally strong black houses, before they were relieved. Kerton was killed in the fighting and was buried at Dozinghem Military Cemetery.
Remembered on
Rank:
Private
Service No:
9704
Date of Death:
12/10/1917
Regiment/Service:
Grenadier Guards
1st Bn.
Grave Reference:
X. H. 6.
Cemetery:
DOZINGHEM MILITARY CEMETERY
Family History
Father: Walter Kerton, born in 1836 at Lambeth, but living on his own means. Mother: Grace Kerton, born 1848 in Madras, India. Sisters: Emily G., born in 1868 in Bangalore, India and working as a lace embroidery hand, Katherine, born in 1873 and working as a lace machinist, Elizabeth G., born in Nottingham and Edith, born in 1886 in Nottingham. He married Anastasia K. Kerton in October 1908 in Nottingham, and had a daughter, Edna Catherine Kerton. In 1911 they lived at 43 Lotus Street, Nottingham, and Anastasia later moved to 52 Vicarage Street Huntingdon Street, Nottingham.
Employment/Hobbies
George Kerton was a professional soldier and on discharge was placed on the Reserve List. He then joined Nottingham Police Force. PC 287, A Division. Commenced 3 July 1908.
Military History
As a reservist Kerton was mobilized on the outbreak of war and arrived in France on 11/12/1914. The battalion was involved in the Third Battle of Ypres in October 1917. It was exceptionally cold and wet, but the battalion moved forward, taking Angle Point and Aden House, exceptionally strong black houses, before they were relieved. Kerton was killed in the fighting and was buried at Dozinghem Military Cemetery.
Remembered on
STEEPLE, GEORGE ROBINSON
Rank:
Driver
Service No:
L/1642
Date of Death:
28/11/1918
Age:
22
Regiment/Service:
Royal Field Artillery
"C" Bty. 178th Bde.
Grave Reference:
I. A. 27.
Cemetery:
ST. ANDRE COMMUNAL CEMETERY
Additional Information:
Son of Florence Steeples, of 48, Vicarage St., Nottingham, and the late George Steeples.
Family History
He was the son of George and Florence Steeple and the brother of Frederick and James Steeple of 48 Vicarage Street Huntingdon Street Nottingham.
Employment/Hobbies
He was an errand boy in 1911.
ST. ANDRE COMMUNAL CEMETERY
Cemetery/memorial reference: I. A. 27.
Remembered on
Rank:
Driver
Service No:
L/1642
Date of Death:
28/11/1918
Age:
22
Regiment/Service:
Royal Field Artillery
"C" Bty. 178th Bde.
Grave Reference:
I. A. 27.
Cemetery:
ST. ANDRE COMMUNAL CEMETERY
Additional Information:
Son of Florence Steeples, of 48, Vicarage St., Nottingham, and the late George Steeples.
Family History
He was the son of George and Florence Steeple and the brother of Frederick and James Steeple of 48 Vicarage Street Huntingdon Street Nottingham.
Employment/Hobbies
He was an errand boy in 1911.
ST. ANDRE COMMUNAL CEMETERY
Cemetery/memorial reference: I. A. 27.
Remembered on
- St Ann's District Virtual Memorial War Memorial as George R Steeple
- Commonwealth War Graves Commission
George Victor Dunn
abt 1887
Residence
45 Vicarage St,
Enlistment Year:
1915
Enlistment Age:
28
Family History
George Victor Dunn was born in 1887 the eldest son of Mary and George Dunn. In 1891 George Victor was living with his father aged 38, who was employed as a coachman, his mother aged 28 and his younger sister Hilda aged 11 months at 2 Lenton Avenue (The Park) Nottingham. By 1901, the family included 9 year old Harry and they lived at 54 Alfred Road South, St Ann's, Nottingham. Also George Rockley aged 26 years employed as a carter and born in Farndon and his 22 year old wife Annie born in Nottingham and working as a lace hand at home were listed as boarders at this address. In 1911 they lived at 93, Ilkeston Road, Nottingham. Hilda was employed as a turner-off, hosiery and Harry was a warehouseman. On the 2nd June 1912 George Victor Dunn married Ada Marshall and on 11th June 1914 their son Frederick was born. By 26th January 1916 George Dunn was living at the Lord Nelson Hotel, Carlton Street, Nottingham and by 13th June 1918 at Rose Cottage, Woodborough
Employment/Hobbies
George Dunn was an errand boy in 1901 and a cycle mechanic in 1911.
Military Unit
Army Service Corps
Military History
On the 23 March 1915 George Victor Dunn enlisted into the Army Service Corps and became a dispatch rider. He was aged 28 years 11 months, employed as a chauffeur and living at 45 Vicarage Street, Nottingham. In June 1915, he was wounded near Ypres and repatriated (Monday 19th June) to a hospital at Lincoln. He was discharged from the army 31/12/1915.
Date of death
25 Nov 1918
Age at death
30
Service number
054584
Rank
Private
Remembered on
abt 1887
Residence
45 Vicarage St,
Enlistment Year:
1915
Enlistment Age:
28
Family History
George Victor Dunn was born in 1887 the eldest son of Mary and George Dunn. In 1891 George Victor was living with his father aged 38, who was employed as a coachman, his mother aged 28 and his younger sister Hilda aged 11 months at 2 Lenton Avenue (The Park) Nottingham. By 1901, the family included 9 year old Harry and they lived at 54 Alfred Road South, St Ann's, Nottingham. Also George Rockley aged 26 years employed as a carter and born in Farndon and his 22 year old wife Annie born in Nottingham and working as a lace hand at home were listed as boarders at this address. In 1911 they lived at 93, Ilkeston Road, Nottingham. Hilda was employed as a turner-off, hosiery and Harry was a warehouseman. On the 2nd June 1912 George Victor Dunn married Ada Marshall and on 11th June 1914 their son Frederick was born. By 26th January 1916 George Dunn was living at the Lord Nelson Hotel, Carlton Street, Nottingham and by 13th June 1918 at Rose Cottage, Woodborough
Employment/Hobbies
George Dunn was an errand boy in 1901 and a cycle mechanic in 1911.
Military Unit
Army Service Corps
Military History
On the 23 March 1915 George Victor Dunn enlisted into the Army Service Corps and became a dispatch rider. He was aged 28 years 11 months, employed as a chauffeur and living at 45 Vicarage Street, Nottingham. In June 1915, he was wounded near Ypres and repatriated (Monday 19th June) to a hospital at Lincoln. He was discharged from the army 31/12/1915.
Date of death
25 Nov 1918
Age at death
30
Service number
054584
Rank
Private
Remembered on
- St Ann's District Virtual War Memorial as George Victor Dunn
NO COMMONWEALTH WAR GRAVE RECORD
FOR GEORGE VICTOR DUNN
FOR GEORGE VICTOR DUNN
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Name:
Percy Pickering Armstrong Birth Date: abt 1894 Occupation stamper (shells) Residence Place: 54 Vicarage St, Enlistment Year: 1916 Age: 22 Regimental Number: 7377 Regiment Name: 7th Res Battalion Sherwood Forester |
Name:
Alfred Laurence Farnsworth Birth Year: abt 1880 Occupation: wheelwright Residence Place: 52 Vicarage St, Enlistment Year: 1915 Enlistment Age: 35 Regimental Number: 242779 Regiment Name: Royal Engineers demob 1919 |
Name:
Frederick William Hazzard Birth Date: abt 1877 Occupation musician Residence: 6 Vicarage St Enlistment Year: 1917 Age at Enlistment: 40 Regimental Number: 345940 |
Name:
Frederick William Peeke Birth Year: abt 1885 Residence: 40 Vicarage Street, Enlistment Year: 1915 Enlistment Age: 30 Regimental Number: 31857 Regiment Name: South Staffordshire Regiment |