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Badsey, Chapel Street - Former blacksmith's cottage (demolished 1940s, on site of churchyard extension)

Description

Copy photograph of former blacksmith's cottage (demolished 1940s, on site of churchyard extension, to the north of the lychgate) taken about 1912, former home of the Roberts family. Shows Charlie Roberts (born 1896) with the bundle of gras, George (born 1907), Bessie (born 1909) and Nelly (born 1899).

Year created
2003
Publication Date/Date Made
Copy made in 2003 of 1912 photograph
Physical Characteristics (Dimensions)
29.7 cm x 21 cm
Physical Characteristics (Description)
1 sheet of A4 paper
Supporting Information

Badsey was fortunate and its name did not appear on the 2008 list; Bengeworth and Wickhamford were less fortunate.

Donor or Creator of Records
Fred Roberts
Provenance
Copy of original photograph owned by Fred Roberts, the younger brother of the children in the photo
Nature of Acquisition
Gift
Accession Date
2002
Access Conditions
Contact Archive Manager
Reference
2363/LB/HR/E/O