Category: Community (Warminster)

Topics about organisations and activities in Warminster.

Church Charities

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) wrote:

Church Charities

Time was when the church as well as being the spiritual provider was also the place where social and cultural and educational needs were met as well. Most churches have their ancient charities. Some of this parish’s are recorded on a board under the tower. For instance, we read that the annual rent of a house and farm at Rehobath (between Folly and Cannimore Lane) amounting to £25 left by Mrs. Elling was to be distributed in coals, clothes or money at Christmas.

One Matthew Davies bequeathed in 1878 the sum of £2,000 to the Vicar and Wardens of Christ Church, the income from this sum to be distributed in coals to the oldest poor men and women of the parish. This gentleman left a further £1,000, the income of which was to be spent on the Mission School at Warminster Common.

Lastly, there is listed, the bequest of Charles Bleeck, a local doctor, who in 1878 left £424 3s. 5d. in stock, the interest of which was to be used by the Vicar and Churchwardens in the purchase of beef for the poorest and most needy persons in the district.

In more recent years these old charities have been combined with other local bequests to the town and its churches to form the Warminster Town Charities which still make grants to individuals in need and to local worthy causes.

Alcock ~ Inscription At St. Denys’ Churchyard, Warminster

Summer 1980

From “Parish Church of St. Denys’ Graveyard Survey”, Warminster: inscriptions recorded by students of Kingdown School, Warminster, Summer 1980:

IHS. In affectionate memory of Bertha Louise the fourth loving and beloved daughter of Charles and Alice Alcock who born April 1st 1868 on the 18th of December 1911 heard the voice of Jesus say Come unto me and rest. Also of Georgina Eliza sister of the above born 3rd July 1869 died 3rd Nov 1946.

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Aitken ~ Inscription At St. Denys’ Churchyard, Warminster

Summer 1980

From “Parish Church of St. Denys’ Graveyard Survey”, Warminster: inscriptions recorded by students of Kingdown School, Warminster, Summer 1980:

In loving memory of George Herbert Aitken born June 13 1864. Died Sept 16 1920. ______ for pure God of love. Mary Frances his wife.

Plot 62.

Frank Airey ~ Inscription At St. Denys’ Churchyard, Warminster

Summer 1980

From “Parish Church of St. Denys’ Graveyard Survey”, Warminster: inscriptions recorded by students of Kingdown School, Warminster, Summer 1980:

Frank Airey Oct 29 1916. R.I.P.

Plot 2007.

Emily Airey ~ Inscription At St. Denys’ Churchyard, Warminster

Summer 1980

From “Parish Church of St. Denys’ Graveyard Survey”, Warminster: inscriptions recorded by students of Kingdown School, Warminster, Summer 1980:

In loving memory of our dear mother Emily Airey called to rest 14th August 1964 aged 88 years.

Plot 2006.

Sister Agnes ~ Inscription At St. Denys’ Churchyard, Warminster

Summer 1980

From “Parish Church of St. Denys’ Graveyard Survey”, Warminster: inscriptions recorded by students of Kingdown School, Warminster, Summer 1980:

In loving memory of Sister Agnes aged 60. Called to rest April 6 1906. Trote my pust be burremy?

Plot 61.

Abbott ~ Gravestone Inscription At St. Denys’ Churchyard, Warminster

Summer 1980

From “Parish Church of St. Denys’ Graveyard Survey”, Warminster: inscriptions recorded by students of Kingdown School, Warminster, Summer 1980:

In loving memory of John Abbott born April 20th 1815 fell asleep June 22nd 1908. At rest. Superintendent of the Warminster Police Division 1847 to 1876. Also of Rose Mary wife of the above who passed to her rest April 20th 1913 aged 70 years. R.I.P. George Thomas son of John and Anne Abbott died of cholera at Catrulla 9th April 1875 aged 13 years. Emma Elizabeth only beloved child of John and Anne Abbott fell asleep 23rd October 1875 aged 23 years. Thy will be done. Anne Jane eldest daughter of John and Anne Abbott died 30th August 1867 aged 23 years. Anne the beloved wife of John Abbott departed this life 12th March 1871 aged 59 years.

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Alcock ~ Inscription At St. Denys’ Churchyard, Warminster

Summer 1980

From “Parish Church of St. Denys’ Graveyard Survey”, Warminster: inscriptions recorded by students of Kingdown School, Warminster, Summer 1980:

IHS. Henceforth we give loving remembrance of Alice Alcock (of Byne House) for 60 years the dear wife and faithful helpmate of Charles Alcock (headmaster of Warminster Grammar School) beloved by her husband, children, and grandchildren, great grandchild, the pupils of the school, and by all who knew her. God called her Decr 19th 1918 in her 83rd year. Also of the above named Charles Alcock. God called him Novr 3rd 1922 in his 89th year.

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Neil Anderson & Lily Afshar

Warminster Arts Club
at
The Athenaeum Arts Centre,
High Street, Warminster, BA12 9AE
Telephone 213891

26th Season 1979 – 1980

Wednesday 16th July 1980, 8 p.m.
Neil Anderson & Lily Afshar
Guitar Duo.
These American visitors have assembled an
interesting programme of Spanish and contemporary
duets. Neil Anderson is chairman of the guitar departments
at the University of Lowell and the Boston Conservatory
of Music. He has performed extensively in the U.S.A. and
Canada both as a soloist and chamber musician.

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