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The Man Who Strayed: What Happened To Thomas Tasker?

by cotswoldhistory Posted on May 10, 2010

Tweet In the spring of 1803, a series of adverts was placed in Jackson’s Oxford Journal by Joseph Tyrrell, the overseer of Drayton in Berkshire. Many poor people cost his parish money, and Joseph was tasked with trying to reduce … Continue reading →

Posted in Bibury, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire | Tagged abandonment, Berkshire, blacksmith, Drayton, Jackson's Oxford Journal, Joseph Tyrrell, Overseer, poor law, poor relief, Thomas Tasker, workhouse | Leave a comment

Socialising And Saving: A Snapshot Of Life At Fairford Park

by cotswoldhistory Posted on May 3, 2010

TweetThe Raymond Barkers were the landed gentry of Fairford. Their family seat was Fairford Park, over 2,000 acres of prime Cotswold estate, with the 17th century house of Fairford Park at its heart. The Barkers had lived at the estate … Continue reading →

Posted in Fairford, Gloucestershire | Tagged Andrew barker, Baron Dynevor, Bull Inn, Fairford Park, Francis Rice, Overseer, poor law, poor rates, poor relief, Raymond Barker, White Hart Inn, William Jackson | Leave a comment

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