Below are a selection of events for January 1865 showing what was happening around George Borrow and his family. The Borrows lived in 22 Hereford Square, Brompton, London, from September 1860 until George finally left in the second half of 1874.
The page for the 1865 gives a bit more background and links to pages explaining the sources and other months/years.
This is an on-going effort, and is expected to be updated. David would especially link to thank the wonderful staff at Kensington Local Studies for all of their help in researching this.
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1.—The animal products’ collection and part of the structural collection of South Kensington Museum would be closed in order to prepare for removal of part of the Iron Building. [wlo 17 Dec 1864]
1.—The Christmas Dinner, provided by the Dramatic Performance (see 20 Dec 1864) was held at Chiswick Hall with 78 poor and mainly elderly people enjoying joints of beef, carved by Rev. W. G. Cookeesley and Rev. T. L. Dale, followed by delicious puddings. [wlo 7 Jan]
2.—The West London Hospital committee of management met when the treasurer announced that since April 1864 £742 16s. 7d. had been received in donations, with expenditure £725 16s. 11d. Donations announced at the meeting included £10 from W. H. Simpson, 6 Warwick Gardens and £5 Brentford Gas Company (subscription). [wlo 7 Jan]
4.—Fulham Burial Board met at 6 p.m. to receive sealed tenders from parties willing to contract for draining and layout the grounds purchased by the Board, situate on the north side of the road from Fulham Town to Hammersmith, 5 acres. (see 25 Aug 1864) [wlo 10 Dec 1864, wlo 7 Jan]
7.—Hammersmith Soup Kitchen would open, the committee (on 31st December 1864) having asked for all subscriptions to be paid to Mr. Morison, The Broadway and Mr. Smith Queen’s Terrace, treasurers, at once. [wlo 7 Jan]
8.—Four boys, James Lovell, Joseph Whitney, William Hacket and William Coxford, were found lying on straw in a shed in Stephen Bird’s brickfield, the Potteries, Kensington. Coxford said he went to Marylebone Theatre and went into the shed for a night’s rest. Unacceptable but discharged. [wlo 14 Jan]
9.—The North End Philanthropic Society met at the Hand and Flower and welcomed new members: Mr. Storey, Adam and Eve Tavern, Mr. Winstone, Duke of Sussex Tavern, Kensington. Also, Mr. Dayman, police magistrate, had given £2 to the poor box. [wlo 14 Jan]
10.—Warning to Railway Travellers [wlo 14 Jan]
10.—The Hammersmith and Chiswick Philanthropic Society would hold a special meeting at 8 p.m. at the Prince of Wales, Albion Road, to receive the auditor’s report and elect officers for the forthcoming year. [wlo 7 Jan]
14.—Geo. L. Eyles, Furnishing Undertaker, est. 1772, 14A Waterloo Street, Hammersmith, offered the VERY LOWEST POSSIBLE CHARGES, particularly for walking or carriage funerals to Metropolitan Cemeteries. [wlo 14 Jan]
16.—William Simpson appeared at Hammersmith Police Court charged with buying a recruit’s shirt for 1s. 6d. the previous night in a public house in “The Rookery” (i.e. Jennings Buildings, Kensington). The recruit, Longbottom, was drunk and wearing the shirt, but didn’t tell Simpson it was military property. Discharged. [wlo 21 Jan]
17.—John Bennett, F.R.A.S., gave a very interesting and humorous lecture at Norland Chapel, Norland Road, Notting Hill, on A Watch. A very warm vote of thanks was given afterwards. [wlo 21 Jan]
18.—Miss G. Hope announced that the Ladies’ School, 3 Holland Terrace, Holland Road, Kensington, would re-assemble on this date. [wlo 14 Jan]
19.—Henry Smith, a young man, was charged with being drunk on horse-back at Hammersmith Police Court. Just after 1 p.m. on the previous day Smith rode over Stanford Bridge at a fast/reckless pace. Some working men managed to stop the horse. Smith said horse ran away but admitted being inebriated. Fined 10s. [wlo 21 Jan]
20.—O’Dell T. Hill would lecture on Fast Life at the School Room, William Street, North End at 7.30 p.m. Front seats 4d., back seats 1d., any profits to St. Mary’s Alterations and Improvements Fund. [wlo 14 Jan]
21.—C. Clements, tailor and outfitter, had removed from 110 King Street, Hammersmith, to 117 King Street. A well selected stock of Cheviots, Angolas, &c. suitable for the season was available. [wlo 21 Jan]
23.—J. Colbourne, Coborg House, 19 High Street, Kensington, would start a fortnight sale of Brussells Tapestry, Kidderminster and Felt Carpets. Intending purchases should avail themselves of the opportunity with the Brussells stock particularly worthy of notice. [wlo 14 Jan]
24.—At 5 p.m. William Stow, a letter carrier belonging to the Notting Hill district, was attacked in Talbot Road by a group of rough-looking men who fled into The Talbot. Stow followed them into the pub. but a large crowd of men prevented him apprehending the man who initially punched him. [wlo 28 Jan]
25.—At Kensington Vestry an application was made by Mr. Gray, Hornton, for the use of the Vestry Hall for a meeting of the Kensington Auxiliary Bible Society. Granted free of expense. [wlo 28 Jan]
26.—At 6.30 p.m. at Victoria Hall, Archer Street, Notting Hill, friends of St. Mark’s Church Society (formed to help develop the musical side) had a dinner in the basement under the hall with Rev. E. K. Kendall in the chair. Afterwards all went into the hall where madrigals and glees were sung. [wlo 28 Jan]
27.—O’Dell T. Hill would against lecture at the School Room, William Street, North End at 7.30 p.m, this time on A Trip to Connemara. Other lectures and readings would follow on subsequent Fridays. [wlo 14 Jan]
29.—A little after 5 p.m. two young men were taken into Kensington Police Station for throwing snowballs in Kensington Gardens. On leaving the station Thomas William Western called “now, altogether” and a “snow ball riot” ensued. [wlo 4 Feb]
30.—Turnham Green Collegiate School, Bolton House, would re-open and had vacancies for two boarders. French, German, Music, Drawing, Dancing and Drill. Further particulars from H. E. Kincaid. [wlo 28 Jan]
31.—Mr. G. J. Hills would give a musical entertainment, A Musical Ramble, at Chiswick Hall, under distinguished patronage. Mr. Hill would be assisted by Miss Maron Ray, Miss Agnes and Master G. F. Hills. Tickets 2s. etc. [21 Jan]