Below are a selection of events for July 1864 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 1864 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.—With the Abolition of Turnpikes taking effect on this day, the London Omnibus Company announced new fares. Hammersmith Broadway to Kensington Church now 3d., to Sloane Square 4d. etc. [wlo 25 Jun]
2.—The editorial considered the removal of the turnpikes which came into effect yesterday. No more “jolly faced collectors with their white aprons,” “no more small talk whilst the omnibus passengers fume,” and the costs now fell on the ratepayers. [wlo 2 Jul]
3.—Henry Barker, a respectably dressed young man, was observed by Mr. Lang, a gardener in Brompton Cemetery, picking roses from trees growing on the graves. At trial Barker said he’d picked them absent-mindedly. Fined 5s., immediately paid. [wlo 9 Jul]
4.—The Foresters’ Rural Fete would be held in Chiswick Gardens in aid of funds for the West London Hospital. Attractions included the Arboretum, Rose Garden and African Garden, various bands, Celebrates Christy Minstrels, dancing, archery etc. [wlo 2 Jul]
5.—St. Stephens’ Schools, Shepherd’s Bush, would hold their annual festival in George W. Miller’s grounds, Wormholt Farm, Uxbridge Road, Shepherd’s Bush. Children assemble for prayer at 2 p.m., procession to Wormholt Farm, band, sale of work etc. then tea for children at 5 p.m. [wlo 25 Jun]
8.—The annual treat of the Parochial School Children of St. Paul’s took place in the play grounds of Godolphin School, adjoining St. John’s Church. Games and an excellent tea were accompanied by the Royal West Middlesex Militia Band. Rev. C H. Butcher was given 100 sovereigns as a mark of esteem, and it was remarked none of the Clergy or members of St. John’s were present. [wlo 9 Jul]
9.—As the thoroughfare to St. Peter’s was stopped by the Main Drainage works, T. Day requested customers to fetch their coals from Mr. Clark’s Timber Wharf, entrance on Waterloo Street, Hammersmith. [wlo 9 Jul]
10.—Rev. Philip Bailhache of Salisbury, who had succeeded Dr. Leechman, entered into his new role as pastor of West End Chapel, Hammersmith. A very large congregation heard him preach on Acts 10:29. [wlo 2 Jul, wlo 16 Jul]
14.—At 1.50 a.m. a P.C. discovered a fire at 3 Andover Road, near the Thatched House, occupied by Mr. Butcher and family for the past fortnight. The parish engine arrived speedily, a horse now pulling it. Family escaped, fire ranged for an hour, house gutted, damage £200. [wlo 16 Jul]
14.—Two little boys, John Knight and Thomas Grant, who could only be seen through an opening in the dock, were charged with throwing stones at a Hammersmith and City train. There had been many incidents since the railway opened, windows broken etc. Remanded to prison cells, crying, until Saturday whilst Mr. Dayman, magistrate, decided what to do. [wlo 16 Jul]
16.—R. G. Rist, 1 Edwardes Terrace, Kensington, announced that he had been appointed agent for the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge. The Society’s publications were available, as were “extraordinarily cheap Bibles, Prayer Books” etc. Rist was also agent for the Accidental Death Insurance Company. [wlo 16 Jul]
19.—William Parkin, 14, subject to fits, 22 Hedge Terrace, Kensington, was charged by his father with the robbery of a door mat, sold for 2d. to buy bread. Father wanted William, son of second wife, in reformatory and offered to pay. Neighbours said father wanted rid of the boy, and many looked after and fed William for weeks on end. [wlo 23 Jul, wlo 30 Jul]
20.—The first stone of the Thames Embankment, north side, was laid by Mr. J. Thwaites, president of the Metropolitan Board of Works. The Embankment will be 7,000 yards long with provision for steam boat piers etc. and a new road on it would relieve Fleet Street and the Strand of their immense amounts of traffic. [wlo 23 Jul]
22.—Just after 6 a.m. Inspector Bocking was called to Richard Brassington’s house, bookseller, High Street, Kensington, where Richard, 27, had blown his head off with a riffle. Since the death of his mother, over a year ago, his manner had changed. [wlo 23 Jul]
23.—Rev. E. D., a visiting clergyman, 12 Norfolk Square, Hyde Park, would give private tuition within a 12 mile radius of Charing Cross, and his engagements brought him daily to Notting Hill and Hammersmith. Terms moderate. [wlo 23 Jul]
23.—A letter from “A Sufferer” appeared condemning the leniency shown to those who wilfully damage the flowers in Brompton Cemetery. No thought in sentencing was given to the feelings of grieving relatives, and offenders were only fined the cost of the flowers and trees damaged. [wlo 23 Jul]
27.—The anniversary of the dedication of St. John the Evangelist, Hammersmith, would be celebrated with sermons from Rev. J. S. B. Monsell and Rev. A. B. Evans. The foundation stone of the parsonage would be laid after morning service, with luncheon at the Boys’ National School, Bradmore. [wlo 23 Jul]
28.—A mourning ring, encircled with hair, inscribed with initials and date of death, were found in the Hammersmith “dust.” Redeemable from Messrs. Bird’s Office, Brook Green, on payment of the newspaper advertisement cost. [wlo 30 Jul]
30.—Cremorne Gardens, Chelsea, open at 3 p.m. daily, advertised its promenade concerts, opera, dinners after 4, teas at 6, suppers at 9, dogs and monkeys, circus, ballet, dancing and fireworks at 11. Price 1s. [wlo 30 Jul]