Category: Persons – Surname beginning with C

Information about persons whose surnames begin with the letter C.

Five Silver Trophies Awarded To W.B. Cross Of Warminster For Rifle Shooting During The 1930s Are Up For Auction (Est. £250-£300)

Monday 6th April 2015

Five silver trophies with a Warminster connection are among the lots of fine art and antiques in an auction sale by Busby at their Bridport Salerooms at The Old Hemp Store, North Mills, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3BE, on Thursday 16th April 2015. The auction, which also has online bidding, commences at 11.00 a.m.

Busby describe Lot 39 as “A group of five George V silver trophies . . . . awarded for rifle shooting, to include three Warminster Rifle Club engraved The Presidents Cup for 1931-32, 1933-34 and 1934-35, a British Legion Dorset County engraved Miniature Rifle Shooting Open Sweepstake Presented By Major General Sir R. Pinney K.C.B, and a trophy engraved S.M.R.C “The Sharpshooter” Weymouth 1936, all awarded to W.B. Cross and all on turned plinths, (silver weight 43.6oz). Estimate: 250 GBP – 300 GBP.”

There is a buyer’s premium of 19% and an internet surcharge of 3%.

To see the catalogue listing for the five silver trophies, click here.

For further details about this auction and other auctions at the Busby Bridport Salerooms, contact the auctioneers by email: reports@busby.co.uk or telephone:  01308 420100
website: www.busby.co.uk

Danny Howell writes ~
Wilfred Bryan Cross (1904-1979) was the son of Frederick William Cross (1862-1946) and Florence Eliza Cross, nee Titt (1872-1965) His parents were married in 1898. The Cross family farmed Beechgrove Farm, at Imber Road, Warminster. Bryan Cross had three sisters: Florence Margaret (1898-1986), Phyllis Grace (1903-1986), and Helen Claire (1905-1994).

The Cockrell Vault At The Parish Church Of St. Denys, The Minster, Warminster

Friday 10th October 2014

David Cockrell writes ~

“Hello Danny,
I was recently visiting a grave at St Denys church, Warminster, and I noticed a slab on the path to the side of the church engraved ‘The Cockrell Vault’ , I was wondering if you had any information about it?
Thank you.”

Danny Howell replies ~

During 1882 the ‘Warminster Herald’ newspaper featured a series of articles under the collective title “Rambles In And Around Warminster”, a title which seems rather inappropriate for the subject matter, because the articles, for the most part, record inscriptions on memorials and gravestones in local churches and churchyards. That article includes the following notes for the Cockrell family:

Adjoining is the railed-in monument of the Cockrell family, inscribed as follows:-

“In memory of Catherine, wife of William Cockrell, who died in 1766, aged 43 years. Ann his second wife died 1788, aged 52 years. William Cockrell died 1793, aged 68 years. John, son of William and Ann Cockrell, died 1838, aged 71 years. Phoebe, his wife died 1838, aged 58 years. Phoebe, third daughter of John and Phoebe, died 1826, aged 15. Henry John, their eldest son, died at Sierra Leone, 1831, aged 30. Jane, their youngest daughter, died 1833, aged 19. Stephen Hunt Cockrell, son of John and Phoebe Cockrell, died 1850, aged 36. Alfred Cockrell, died 1855, aged 52. Mary Cockrell died 1878, aged 71.”

Mr. Cockrell formerly had an important grocery establishment where the Magnet Cocoa House is now situated. His widow resided for many years at 27 Silver Street, and was much respected.

Danny Howell adds ~

What was the Magnet Cocoa House is now the Farmer’s Hotel at 1 Silver Street, Warminster, on the corner with Sambourne Road.

Dot Cannings Pictured At The St. George’s Catholic Primary School Summer Fete, Warminster

Saturday 21st June 2014

92 year-old Dot Cannings, who lives at The Dene,
Warminster, keeps an eye on the stall being manned
by her daughter-in-law Janice and grandson Mark,
at the St. George’s Catholic Primary School
Summer Fete, Woodcock Road, Warminster,
on the afternoon of Saturday 21st June 2014.
Photograph by Danny Howell.

Death And Funeral Of Ivor Curnick

Ivor Curnick. Died suddenly on 15th May 2014 at Dorothy House Hospice, aged 73 years. Of Warminster and formerly of Priddy. Beloved husband of Linda (née Boswell), much loved Father and Grandfather. Celebration of his life and Service of Thanksgiving will be held at Salisbury Crematorium on Tuesday 27th May 2014 at 2.30pm. No flowers please but donations if desired for Dorothy House Hospice and/or Bath Cancer Care c/o I.N.Newman Ltd, 55 Winchester St, Salisbury, Wilts, SP1 1HL. 01722 413136.

Pistol Inscribed ‘Cook, Warminster’ Is Up For Auction

Thursday 15th May 2014

An item of Warminster interest is among the lots at the next sale to be held by Adam Partridge Auctioneers & Valuers, at Unit 1, Withyfold Drive, Hurdsfield Industrial Estate, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 2BD.

Lot 889 is a 19th century percussion cap pocket pistol with walnut stock, inscribed “Cook, Warminster”. The pistol (pictured above) has its folding trigger missing. The estimate is £100 to £150. Online bidding is available to persons who register before sale day. The sale will take place over two days: Thursday 22nd May and Friday 23rd May 2014.

Footnote by Danny Howell ~

In the Warminster, Heytesbury and Neighbourhood entries of the Commercial Directory for 1830, Thomas Cook is listed as one of two gun makers, both of whom had their premises in the Market Place, Warminster. Cook is not listed in the Warminster entries for the Commercial Directory for 1842.

In Memory Of Aleksandra Cwiklinska, 26th April 1954 ~ 23rd April 2006

Wednesday 23rd April 2014

Richard Dombkowski, who lives in Warminster, tells us that eight years ago today a young lady who was very dear to him, passed away. Aleksandra Cwiklinska died on 23rd April 2006, just two days before her 52nd birthday. Richard has composed a song lyric in memory of Aleksandra, which he would like to share with dannyhowell.net readers and it’s our pleasure to do just that:

Eight Years
Eight years have gone by,
It doesn’t seem possible.
Eight years have disappeared
But our memories never fade.
Aleksandra we miss you,
We look at your picture and kiss you.
Eight years ago on this day
God took you away.

Aleksandra Cwiklinska

Richard, in a personal message, adds:

As you look and shine down
From heaven above,
Your presence seems to be far greater
And more powerful than the sun.

Thanks for keeping in touch ~ Richard. x. I.L.Y.

Long-Established Barber’s Salon In Warminster To Let

Monday 10th February 2014

It seems that Roy Chappell has finally hung up his scissors and combs after many years of gents’ hairdressing. Roy, who lives in Westbury, ran his salon on the first floor of 31 George Street, Warminster, but took semi-retirement, working reduced hours, when his wife became ill. He returned to work following her death but there has been little activity at the salon recently. The salon is now to let and is advertised: “Long established 1st floor gentleman’s hairdressing shop to let. For further details please telephone 01985 216369.”

The Death And Funeral For Philip Keith Champion Of Warminster

Friday 6th December 2013

Philip Keith Champion. Died suddenly on 25th November 2013. Funeral service at West Wiltshire Crematorium, Semington, on Wednesday 11th December 2013 at 12.15 pm and afterwards at The Hunter’s Moon, Warminster. All welcome. Family flowers only, donations towards Wiltshire Air Ambulance and COPD Research c/o F Curtis & Son, 11 Portway, Warminster, BA12 8QG. Grateful thanks to Wiltshire Air Ambulance, Wiltshire Police and ambulance personnel.

Death And Funeral Of Bertha Crosse

Bertha Crosse. Aged 89. Of Warminster, formerly Newtown, Tisbury. Died peacefully after a short illness. Much loved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Funeral Service at West Wiltshire Crematorium, Semington on Monday 11th November 2013 at 1.45pm. Family flowers only, donations to Cancer Research or Dorothy House Hospice, c/o F. Curtis & Son, 11 Portway, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 8QG. Wear something colourful.

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