Category: Persons – Surname beginning with B

Information about persons whose surnames begin with the letter B.

A Plaque For Elsie Bradfield At The Non-Conformist Cemetery, Warminster

Saturday 7th May 2016

 A plaque in memory of Elsie Bradfield,
on the east wall of the
Non-Conformist Cemetery,
Boreham Road, Warminster, BA12 9JP.

 “In very loving memory of
Elsie Bradfield
1876 – 1958.”

 Photographs taken by Danny Howell
on Saturday 7th May 2016.

Death And Funeral Of George Bice

George Bice of Warminster. Beloved husband of the late Florence, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully at home on 27th January 2016 aged 92 years. Funeral service to take place at Semington Crematorium on Monday 8th February 2016 at 16:45, followed by a celebration of George’s life at The Conservative Club, Warminster. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Dorothy House C/O, D.J Bewley, Trowbridge.

Some More Details About The Belloni Family

Friday 1st January 2016

Following on from our post on Tuesday 15th December 2015 with regard Joseph Primavesi and Frederick Belloni, watch and clockmakers with Warminster connections, Tim McConnell has been in touch with us again, with some more details about the Belloni family.

Tim writes ~ 

“Dear Danny,
Since we last exchanged information a couple of weeks ago, thanks to my brother-in-law, Nivard Ovington I have obtained a few more pieces of the jigsaw regarding the Belloni family. I now know Frederick and Mary Belloni had at least eleven children, Teresa (born about 1827), Joseph (born about 1828), Charles (born 1831, died 11.3.1843), Mary (born about 1831), Hester (born about 1832, died 11.4.1840), Anna (born about 1833), Louisa (born about 1835), Frederick (born about 1839), Angialina (born about 1840), Agnes (born 1843, died 24.3.1844, age 6 months), and Agnes (re-use of name by parents, born about 1848).” 

“Frederick’s wife died on 18th November 1854 age 53 and the family has a memorial at Wardour, Wiltshire, commemorating her death and that of three of their children, Hester, Charles and Agnes. it also commemorates Frederick’s death on 20th January 1872 at the age of 72. I would imagine the family must have moved from Shaftesbury to Wardour between 1851 and 1854, perhaps when their business in Shaftesbury fell on hard times.” 

“There are some sightings of some of the children in census information in later decades. For example the eldest son, Joseph, who seems to have trained as a clockmaker as well, seems not to have done too well. He is an inmate at Shaftesbury Workhouse in 1871 and an inmate of Bloomsbury Workhouse in 1881.”

Farewell Service And Present For Rev. Denis Brett, Rector Of The Parish Of Bishopstrow And Boreham

Wednesday 2nd December 2015

The Reverend Denis Brett, Rector of the Parish of Bishopstrow and Boreham, will retire from the Parish on 31st December 2015.

He intends to hold a farewell service for the parish in St. John’s on Sunday 20th December 2015 in order not to conflict with the Christmas Message. He will also conduct formal services over the Christmas period as Carols at 6 pm on Christmas Eve at St. Aldhelm’s, followed by a Midnight mass at St. John’s, and on Christmas Day, a Eucharist Service at 10 o’clock in St. Aldhelm’s, which will be his last actual service.

Denis was inducted into the Parish in May 1992 and quickly established a welcoming inclusive church for all. During his Ministry, he was Chair of the Governors of Kingdown, and supported two other schools in the Benefice with hands on teaching, is closely involved in Hospital Ministry throughout Wiltshire, is the driving force behind the Warminster food bank and pro-active in resolving homelessness in Warminster.

Above all, Denis has delivered outstanding pastoral care for those who needed it, confronting and acting where there is a social need, caring passionately for the sick and elderly through prayer and home visits and establishing the Benefice as the lead for Christian aid. As an example of the statistics Denis achieved during his ministry, he has conducted 328 baptisms!

Laura, his wife, has also been fully supportive to Denis and the pastoral side of the Benefice, and both will be hugely missed.

It is intended to give Denis a farewell present from the Parish at the lunch following his service on Sunday 20th December 2015.

If you would like to make a contribution towards the farewell present, however small, people will be walking around Boreham and Bishopstrow to take a collection at front doors. If you miss the street collection or would like to make a separate contribution, please put your monies in a sealed envelope marked for Rev. D. Brett and post through the door of either (i) 21 The Dene, Warminster, or (ii) 207 Boreham Road, Warminster.

Thank you for your contribution towards the farewell of a man who has given enormously to the wellbeing of the Parish of Boreham and Bishopstrow.

The Memorial To William Buckler On The North Side Of The Nave In The Parish Church Of St. Denys, The Minster, Warminster

Sunday 11th January 2015

A memorial to William Buckler,
son of William and Frances Buckler,
on the north side of the nave of the
Parish Church of St. Denys, The Minster,
Warminster.

The Latin inscription 
on the memorial translates:

“Nay, wayfarer, stay your steps; 
the reward of your delay will be
 that you will not be unaware of him 
who lies below. 
 Alas! (Oh! that God had willed him to survive!) 
William, son of William and Frances Buckler, 
lies here. He was a youth most irreproachable 
and most perfect, remarkable for his 
truthfulness in conversation, 
his urbanity of manners, and his 
courteousness in society – hence he was 
deservedly the favourite of his parents, 
his brother, and his sister. 
Without exciting any ill-will, 
he was the flower and glory of the 
Academy at Wells, and would have 
been the same and the ornament of Cambridge. 
But alas! seized by illness – never more hateful
 – he breathed out his pure soul 
 January 21st, 1708, aged 18. 
Go, reader, and, if you can, imitate him.”
.

Plaque To Billy Burgess At 14 Furlong, Warminster

Thursday 27th November 2014

A brass plaque on the north-facing exterior wall of 14 Furlong, Warminster, BA12 9BU. “Annex built by Billy Burgess 2009. Died 11.3.10. Brilliant Builder. Marvellous Man.”

14 Furlong, Warminster. Photographs taken by Danny Howell on Thursday 27th November 2014.

John Bosley Has The Honour Of Receiving The Warminster Civic Award For A Second Time

Tuesday 21st October 2014

Councillor Andrew Davis, wearing his mayoral chain, 
presents the Warminster Civic Award for 2014
to John Bosley.

Civic Award presented at Mayor’s Civic Reception

From several nominations that were put forward for the Civic Award, the Mayor and members of Warminster Town Council were unanimous in their choice of John Bosley for his enduring service to the town. 

The Mayor of Warminster, Councillor Andrew Davis, presented the award at his Civic Reception on Friday 10th October 2014. “We had a difficult choice to make, but the Councillors were unanimous in choosing John, who has the honour of being the first person to receive the Civic Award for a second time” said the Mayor.

The citation submitted to the Council was as follows: 

“John Bosley has served the people of Warminster and the surrounding area selflessly for many years. Despite nearing his 90th  birthday he continues to go out in all weathers to collect monies on behalf of the British Legion Poppy Appeal, a commitment he has undertaken for the past 42 years. He makes house-to-house and street collections despite being incapacitated by a piece of shrapnel lodged in his knee since being wounded and taken prisoner at the battle of Arnhem in 1944 during his service in the Parachute Regiment. The fact that he managed to escape twice from a German POW camp in 1945 is a testament to his strength of character.

John served the community in an official capacity as a member of the Wiltshire Police from 1947 until 1973, attaining the rank of Sergeant in 1965. Following his retirement from the police he was Deputy Superintendent at Warminster Sports Centre, acting as a swimming instructor.

In addition to his work for the British Legion John also fundraises for Macmillan Cancer Support and for the Arnhem Widows and Veterans, and leads an annual pilgrimage of veterans to Arnhem. He was a member of the Salisbury ex-POW Association until it disbanded in 2009, having been both Chair and welfare officer. He is still active on a variety of committees, including Warminster Park Community Centre and Neighbourhood Watch.

As well as his fundraising and committee work, John has always been willing to help members of the community in whatever way he can. He used to regularly take people to hospital in his car at his own expense and wait with them for as long as they needed before taking them home. He is very vigilant about the health and safety of his elderly neighbours, and offers assistance and advice when needed. No request for his help is ever refused, and he has never taken payment for the assistance he has provided to others. He undertakes his work on behalf of the community with thoughtfulness and care, and always with unfailing good humour.’

Rest And Enjoy The View Harold Butler Loved From Arn Hill, Warminster

Friday 12th September 2014

A seat on the south-facing slope of Arn Hill, Warminster, from which can be viewed the area between Warminster and Upton Scudamore, and beyond to Cley Hill and Longleat.

The seat features a small brass plaque.

The wording on the plaque reads: “In affectionate memory of Harold Butler 1928 – 1998. Rest and enjoy the view he loved.”

The view from the seat.

The view west from the seat to Colloway Clump.

The view south-east from the seat, to the Bath Road Trading Estate, Warminster. Longleat Woods and Cley Hill in the distance.

The view south-west to the county border and beyond into Somerset.

West to Colloway Clump. 

Photographs taken by Danny Howell on Friday 12th September 2012.