Information and pictures for locations in the parish of Warminster, Wiltshire, featuring streets, buildings, shops, views, etc.
The Wiltshire And Swindon History Centre, at Cocklebury Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3QN, holds the following document(s):
Nine copy legal papers, etc., a sale particular, and a conveyance to James Curtis of a cottage in Fore Street, Warminster Common (later no. 22), one of a number of cottages at Warminster Common sold by the Board of Guardians. 1835-1837. Reference 860/3.
Entry No.1481 in Wiltshire Dissenters’ Meeting House Certificates And Registrations 1689-1852, edited by J.H. Chandler, published by Wiltshire Record Society, 1985:
10 Jan 1837 (10 Jan 1837). Warminster. A schoolroom belonging to the congregation of Independent dissenters assembling in Common Close, and situated in Common Close bounded on the east by the road and on the north by the chapel, to be used occasionally for worship. Independent. Robert Ashton, minister of the congregation. (WRO D1/9/2/1)
Entry No.1468 in Wiltshire Dissenters’ Meeting House Certificates And Registrations 1689-1852, edited by J.H. Chandler, published by Wiltshire Record Society, 1985:
17 Oct 1836 (20 Oct 1836). Warminster. A room and premises at Portway now in the holding and occupation of Mr William Long of Warminster. John Flower of Longbridge Deverill, Samuel West. (WRO D1/9/2/1)
Entry No.1457 in Wiltshire Dissenters’ Meeting House Certificates And Registrations 1689-1852, edited by J.H. Chandler, published by Wiltshire Record Society, 1985:
2 May 1836 (4 May 1836). Warminster. A house at the junction of Pound Street and West End. John Scatter. (WRO D1/9/2/1).
The Devizes & Wiltshire Gazette, of Thursday 15th October 1835, included the following advertisement:
Most eligible Freehold Property. In the centre of the town of Warminster, Wilts.
For sale by auction, by Mr. Strode, at the Bath Arms Inn [Warminster], on Wednesday the 4th day of November, 1835, at 4 o’clock in the afternoon, subject to such conditions as will be then and there produced,
– All that, Extensive and Valuable Estate, late in the occupation of John Tivitoe Thring, a Bankrupt: comprising a substantial and newly-erected family Residence, fitted up in a style of elegance and provided with every convenience which can render a Dwelling comfortable. The Entrance is from the High-street, and although the House is situate in the centre of the town, it possesses all the advantages of the country as to privacy and scenery, the principal rooms opening on a Lawn and Pleasure-grounds of considerable extent, bounded and interspersed with thriving Plantations and the choicest Evergreens and ornamental trees, and commanding a view of the most distant country. Adjoining the Lawn are Hot and Green Houses of recent erection, fitted up on the most approved principles, with stables and Coach houses newly built in the best possible style, with Dwelling for a groom.
In short, the Estate, comprising upwards of 5 acres with a ring fence, contains every needful building and embellishment which good taste could devise or the most liberal hand execute. The House is adapted for a man of fortune, and is also well calculated for a professional gentleman. A large part of the Premises, including the Hot and Green Houses, might easily be let off, without interfering with the House, to a nurseryman or florist.
For further particulars, apply (if by letter post paid) to Mr. Goodman, Warminster, Solicitor to the Assignees; to Mr. Boor, Warminster; or to Mr. Cooper, Salisbury, Solicitor to the Mortgagees; and for viewing, to the Auctioneer, Post Office, Warminster.
Sunday 10th August 1834
“Death has again invaded our little society, and made us hang our weeping harps on the willows. Mrs. Gumbs, a stranger lately come to reside at the Common, was led to hear the word at our chapel; and she soon found the God of her salvation there. A few weeks ago, she was sent for to go to Wales, to take possession of some property recently left her by the will of a deceased relation. On the day that she was expected home, here to settle in peace and comfort with her young family, news was brought that she was buried! Aged forty-three years.”
William Daniell, The History Of Warminster Common, published 1850.
In Christ Church, Warminster, The First 150 Years, a booklet published in October 1980, to celebrate the 150th birthday of Christ Church, the Rev. John C. Day (Vicar) writes:
One of the first buildings to be erected in the street [Weymouth Street] was the old Christ Church Vicarage, opened in 1860. Other places of note were the old established Hall’s Paint & Varnish Factory, opened in 1830.
1830
“In 1830 the whole surface of the road leading to Rehobath, (about three hundred years in length) which hitherto had been covered with water which issued from the aforesaid springs, and of which the inhabitants of the Common always drank, and through which travellers and cattle of necessity went, was raised by an immense quantity of earth, brought by the unemployed chargeable poor of this parish from the sides of the hill beyond; the water was thereby turned into its present channel. Another improvement of considerable value.”
William Daniell, The History Of Warminster Common, published 1850.
The Warminster entries in Pigot’s Directory 1830 include:
Ann Tavender, lime-burner, Portway.
The Wiltshire And Swindon History Centre, at Cocklebury Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3QN, holds the following document(s):
Conveyance from William Daniel of Warminster to trustees of a Methodist Chapel (now building) and land in Bread Street on Warminster Common, with declaration of trusts for the Chapel’s future regulation. 1827. Reference PR/Warminster Christchurch/1391/68/1.
