William Chadburn, Home at Clifton Villa Wallasey, Wirral

 

Clifton Villa Wallasey, Wirral

Clifton Villa is situated on the west side of 'Walmer Villa' as far back as 1853 a Mr Charles Beamish was living there. 20 years later the occupant was William Chadburn, then described as an optician but better known since as the founder of Chadburn's Ship Telegraph Co. Ltd whose products must have traveled the seven seas many times.

William Chadburn (28 Feb. 1844 - 3 Apl. 1927)

att.: the Secretary

 

Hello - I have done a lot of research into the ship's telegraphs and the founding family behind the development of this revolutionary device.  Today the telegraphs are collectors items; furthermore, they  are exhibited in more than 50 maritime museums worldwide, incl. the Albert Dock complex.

 

It was the inventor William Chadburn (28 Feb. 1844 - 3 Apl. 1927)  who was the dynamic force in the business. Due to public demand for info  I set up a website in 2003, and have written and contributed  articles over the last 12 years. 

 

I have discussed with staff at the museum the need for better recognition of this invention; now largely forgotten.  In fact 'Chadburn'  has become a generic term for telegraphs regardless of make!  If you care to log on to  www.ChadburnTelegraphs.com  you will be able to gain better understanding what the trade-mark means especially in shipping circles.   The Society's web site also incorporates other local instrument makers, such as: A Robinson of Bootle,  and  J.W. Ray & Co.  - the latter firm still exists in Knowsley.  Most of the famous liners and cargo vessels built from 1870 onwards had manoeuvering equipment supplied by  Chadburn, and its later fellow/competing  manufacturers. Their monopoly position was only broken in the 1930s.

 

We would like to honour the pioneering efforts of the Chadburn organisation with a memorial preferably to be located in or near the city centre, and wonder if you can offer advice how to proceed with such a project? 

 

With best regards

Dick Midhage                                                            York,  30 No. 2009.          (tel. 01904 637712.) 

 

 

144a Brownlow Hill Liverpool Workhouse?

Hello

I am researching my family history, and have discovered that one of my family members was born at 144a Brownlow Hill in Liverpool. This was not the family address at that time, and the father was listed as living at the family address. Was this place a maternity hospital? or perhaps some other form of institution? The birth was completely Legitimate,  The couple having married the previous year.
 
Thank you
 
Dave

St James Cemetary Tunnel

Hi Rob,

I enjoy the Liverpool History Society Questions Blog because of the diverse range of questions you get and often provide the answer I note.  You recently gave an answer to a question on the Oratory, but I would like to know what the bricked up tunnel in the cemetary was use for.

Best wishes

Martin

Public Access Tunnel

Quarrymen`s Tunnel

Hearse Tunnel

Web Link http://www.undergroundliverpool.co.uk/#/st-james-cemetery/4532725585

The Oratory at Liverpool Cathedral

Hallo,

on a recent visit to Liverpool I enjoyed a tour of Liverpool Cathedral and noticed a classical building near the entrance.  I think it is call "The Oratory".  I would like to know more about this building, but could not find it in my guide book.  Can you please help?

Gunter

Berlin
Germany

 

Huskisson Memorial

Tracey Emin Sculpture

 "Roman Standard bird"

Islington Row

Dear Sir,

I am researching my family hitory and have found my great Grand Parents originated from Liverpool.  They are listed as living in Islington Row, Liverpool around 1856.  I cannot find the street on any old maps of the city and hope you are able to help.

Yours

Cynthia Cowell
Long Beach.
Cal
USA

William Champs

Hello,

I am reearchng the life of Mr Champs do you know if he has any connections with Liverpool?

Dave

Martins Bank

Dear Sir,

Do you know where Martins Bank in Liverpool City centre is?  I have searched local maps but I am unable to locate the building and suspect it may no longer be around.

Sincerely

Peter Faulk

Wallsend

During the Second World War, a large part of Britain's gold reserve was stored in the Liverpool branch of Martins Bank. 

Everton Beacon

Hello,

do you know if the Everton Beacon was a stucture or building.

John Temple
Kingston
Surrey

Everton Beacon (c1220) consisted of a rectangular tower of three storeys.

It was blown down in a storm in 1803. The site is now occupied by St George's Church.

Botanic Gardens Wavertree

Hello Liverpool History Society,

I am trying to locate the site of Liverpool Botanic Gardens in Wavertree, can you please provide any information on the location.

Best wishes

Jessica

 

 

Last duel fought in Liverpool

Dear Liverpool History Society,

Do you know when the last duel was fought in Liverpool and the outcome.

Regards

Mr L Sherpe

  Dingle Glen near to where the last duel in the Dingle was carried out.

High Rip Gang and the Tithebarn Street Outrage

Hello ,

can you help me find any information about the notoroius Liverpool gang, called the High Rip Gang..

Sincerely

Peter

Liverpool Pastor George Wise

Hello,

I am looking for information relating to George Wise who preached in Liverpool in the 19th century.  There does not appear to be much information relating to the gentleman or his lifes work. Can you help.

John Hyde-Lloyd
Swansea

Alan Hanckel

Dear Rob of  Liverpool History Society,

I am researching a fellow American, Alan Hanckel who died in Liverpool at the turn of the 1900`s.  I am particularly interested in the location of his grave.  I would be grateful for any assistance you may be able to provide.

Best wishes

Louise

Charleston, South Carolina, USA

Grave of  Alan Hanckel in need of repair

An employee of Fraser Trenholm originally from South Carolina. Hanckel acted as a representative of James Bulloch on occasions when Bulloch was unavailable. He was onboard the Trent during the boarding and witnessed the events that took place. Hanckel carried papers for the South to England, including the papers the diplomats were carrying on the Trent.

. Hanckel was used as a nominal owner of ships including the Bermuda, which carried a huge amount of war supplies to the South.

Photographic images of Bessie Braddock

Dear Sir/Madam,

I’m currently working on a BBC production relating to the history of Liverpool. I’m looking for photographic images of Bessie Braddock that we would be able to use in the programme and was wondering if you  have anything of her in your collection?

Warm regards,

Sian Cilia

Researcher, 'Heir Hunters'

Mossley Hill Hospital

Hello there

I am doing some family history and I have a relative (my great grandfather) who died and was buried at the Ministry of pensions hospital, on Park avenue in 1930

I have done some research  and have found that the hospital is now known as Mossley Hill

I was wondering who would be best to contact regarding my relative? Are there any graves in that area?

Thanks

John Bishop

Richard Laurence Synge FRS

Dear Rob,

I would be grateful for any information you can provide on the Liverpool Nobel Laurette, Richard Laurence Synge.

Sylvia Eliis Hougham

Orlando Fl
United States.

Richard Laurence Synge FRS

Joseph Mayer: Researching an old piece of gold jewellery

Dear Liverpool History Society,

I am researching an old piece of gold jewellery that has been passed down through my family for more than a century.   It is London, Hallmarked 1864 and the makers initial is JTM,  however the fitted case is has always been in has the Liverpool Jeweller, Jos Mayer.  I would be grateful for any information on the company you can provide.

Sam Leeson

Toronto Canada

Pocket watch by Joseph Mayer

Below  

Statue of Joseph Mayer in St Georges Hall, Liverpool

Liverpool Yeshiva (Jewish college)

Dear Sir/Madam,

I have two questions for you if you don't mind me asking.

I am trying to find the address of the Liverpool Yeshiva (Jewish college) at some point between the 1960's and 1980's.

I was wondering where the High Court was located for Birkenhead, Liverpool and Southport and if this court still exists?

Your help would be greatly appreciated.

Kind regards,
Benjamin Butler

Crawford biscuit tin collectors

Can you tell me if you know of any Crawford biscuit tin collectors? 

 

We are looking to display one or two in our Crawford Collectors case. 

 

If you know of anyone with such a collection who would be willing to loan them to the museum over a 3 year period I would be very grateful if you could pass on my details.

 

Many thanks and best wishes,

 

Francesca Aiken

 

The Burning of Judas

Hello 

please can you help with any information regarding the event named ‘the burning of judas’? I think it took place in the Dingle area of Liverpool in what is locally known as the holy land (because of the biblical street names).

I would appreciate anything you have on the subject.

Sandra Hart.