Below are a selection of events for November 1863 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 1863 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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2.—At Hammersmith Police Court William Frost, a working man, was charged with “behaving in a disgraceful manner while in Lord Holland’s walk”. There had been many complaints about disgusting practises in the walk. Three months’ imprisonment. [wlo 7 Nov]
3.—Kensington Petty Sessions met to consider the transfer of licenses. Among those taking place: William Frances Aldin, Harrington Arms, Gloucester Road, Kensington to William Hopkins; Margares Agar (deceased), Cock, Walham Green, to William Agar (son); Harriett Lee, Anglesea Arms, Selwood Terrace, Brompton to Thomas Lain. [wlo 7 Nov]
4.—Mr. R. Green, clerk to Kensington Vestry, could not attend as four of his children and a servant were ill with scarlet fever; two of the children dangerously so. His deputy, Mr. Farding acted instead. [wlo 7 Nov]
5.—Mr. Kirke, 114 Brompton Road (late 19 Brompton Row) would auction the furniture and effects of 40 Brompton Square. Marble top, rosewood and mahogany tables; couches, sofas, Brussells carpets etc. [wlo 31 Oct]
6.—David Harley, 15, appeared in Hammersmith Police Court charged with throwing stones at the Magnetic Company’s telegraph wires on Grand Junction Canal tow-path, Paddington—a growing menace. Fined 10s., defaulted, 14 days imprisonment. [wlo 14 Nov]
7.—A practical engineer of the West London Articifical Light Depot, 156 King Street West, Hammersmith, would fit up houses for gas (6 chandeliers, 1 side in kitchen, 1 Etruscan lamp in hall, pipes, fittings etc.) for £7. [wlo 7 Nov]
7.—The editorial considered the public condemnation of, and hostility to, gas companies: they were monopolies and Kensington Vestry had complained that the Western Gas Light Company bill was £7,000. The paper noted Kensington gas was much superior to London gas. [wlo 7 Nov]
8.—A Scottish Service would be held in Victoria Hall, Archer Street, Bayswater, every Sunday conducted by Prof. Edward Mason. [wlo 7 Nov]
9.—Kensington Working Men’s Association would have a lecture at Earl Street School Room by Rev. Henry Twells “On Reading.” Usual terms. [wlo 7 Nov]
10.—St. John’s Working Men’s Association would start their course of penny readings and musical entertainments at 8 p.m. Admission 1d., reserved seats 6d. etc. Reading, writing and elementary singing classes. [wlo 7 Nov]
10.—A meeting of subscribers to the late Hammersmith Institute would be held at the Windsor Castle Tavern at 8 p.m. to receive a report on the settlement of accounts. [wlo 7 Nov]
11.—Rev. O. Prescott Hiller of Cross Street, Hatton Garden, would commence a course of 6 lectures on Genesis at the New Jerusalem Church, Black Lion Lane, Hammersmith. No collection. [wlo 7 Nov]
14.—Rev. Alexander J. D. D’Orsey of Corpus Christi would commence 3 lectures on the Study of the English Language at St. Barnabas’s Lecture Room, Holland Park Road, Kensington. 5s. for course, school ticket (1 teacher and 15 pupils) 2 guineas etc. [wlo 14 Nov]
15.—(Sunday) John Simpson, beer-shop keeper in Jennings’ Buildings, Kensington, was found trading between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. He claimed the “customers” had come to borrow a wedding ring but his 4 witnesses were ignored by the court. Fined 10s. [wlo 28 Nov]
16.—John Chippendale, 16 Upper Phillimore Place, Kensington, wrote a long letter protesting that Kensington’s trees were not “detrimental to health” as had been claimed, and should not be cut down and replaced by gas lights. [wlo 28 Nov]
17.—Anna Maria, 23, wife of Andrew Arter, 8 Walton Villas, Brompton, died with a notice appearing in the recently-instituted “births, marriages and deaths” section of the newspaper. [wlo 21 Nov]
17.—At Hammersmith Police Court highly respected pawnbroker Mr. Chapman, High Street, Kensington, was charged with taking too much interest on a pledge. A Mrs. Churchill claimed to have paid 1s. 6d. on 6s. over two years, instead of 1s. 2½d (the law). Dismissed. [wlo 21 Nov]
18.— Fulham Board of Works received an application from Hammersmith Police Band to use Broadway House twice a week for practise, Godolphin School having become unavailable. Mr. Bird said band music was delightful; Mr. Morison said not when they were practising. Referred to General Purposes Committee. [wlo 21 Nov]
20.—“Versus” wrote to the editor about the rumour that when Chiswick Church was re-opened the Vicar wanted New Hymn Books, to replace “Hall’s beautiful selection”, an “unnecessary expense.” (see 17 Jan 1864) [wlo 21 Nov]
21.—Dr. Robinson, 19 Abingdon Villas West, Kesington, advertised that he would be at home from 10 a.m. to noon daily to cure Tic-Doloureux or Neuralgia by a New System of Treatment. [wlo 21 Nov]
22.— Rev. Dr. Trench, Dean of Westminster and Archbishop (elect) of Dublin preached a sermon at Christ Church, Chelsea, in aid of the church’s schools which contained 500 children. [wlo 28 Nov]
23.—At Hammersmith Police Court Henry Prowse and Alfred Derbyshire, youths, were charged with stealing two mantles from Mary Jane Thistleton, draper, Fulham Road, West Brompton. Prowse was knocked down by a waggon near Keppel street whilst running away. Remanded for recovery of property. [wlo 28 Nov]
24.—The West London Hospital advertised for night nurses. Apply at Hospital.[wlo 28 Nov]
28.—An article on the life and death of Robert Hales, the Norfolk Giant (7 feet 6 inches) was published. Hales had recently been living at Great Yarmouth for his health. He died on November 22nd, aged 43, from consumption. [wlo 28 Nov]
29.—Norland Chapel, Queen’s Road, Notting Hill, Rev. John Stent, celebrated it’s anniversary with meetings and sermons by different ministers. On Tuesday 200 people took part in tea. Sir S. Morton-Peto, M.P., sent a £10 donation. [wlo 5 Dec]
30.—At Newton House School, Vicarage Place, Kensington, J. W. Clark, L.S.A., would deliver a lecture on “Coal and Coal Mines.” The following Monday Dr. Niblett, F.S.A., would lecture “On Electricity.” [wlo 28 Nov]