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|A FORMER Clitheroe jman, who knew more


[died at the age'of 87. t Sir William Wilkinson jAddison, author and histo- , rian, who was knighted by i the Queen in 1!)7<I, died at


. about Essex than “‘Essex man” did, has


[ The name of William i Addison was synonymous [with the county of Essex, , because of his knowledge i of that area. [ He produced over 20 .books on the county, [including: “The Epping . Forest” trilogy, which [established him as the [leading chronicler of the i forest; “Essex Heyday,” a '17th-century study; and his Suffolk volume in the “County Books” series, which helped establish his reputation as an author of interpretative landscape and social dimensions of history. William W i I k i n s o n


[St Margaret’s Hospital, •Epping.


Addison was born at Mit- ton in 1!)05. Ho was edu­ cated at the National School in Moor Lane and Clitheroe Royal Grammar School. After he left school, lie


went to work at his uncle’s drapery shop in Moor


Lane. His sister, Mrs Nel­ lie Driver, said that Wil­ liam, who managed the shop for his uncle George,, could always be found upstairs with his head in a book. “He was .just the same


a t h o m e , w h e r e his bedroom was piled high with books of poetry and literature. He was always reading,” she said. He married I’hoebe


by PETER DEVINE


knowledge of Essex was' first acquired.


subjects of English spas, the country parson, fairs, and-markets, local archi­ tecture, churches and place names helped to fur­ ther establish his status in the field of historical topography.


His books on the wider


man, William Addison was a founder of the Essex Archaeological and His­ torical Congress, presi- d e n t of t he E s se x Archaeological Society,


A mainly self-taught


chairman of the Friends of Historic Essex and of the Victoria County History of


in ISM!). Having served as chairman of. the Epping and Ongar Petty Sessions and on the council of the Magistrates’ Association for England and Wales, he was elected its chairman in 1970. He was elected a Fellow


Essex. He was appointed a JP


involvement in Essex life, the Essex Archaeological and Historical Congress sponsored a recently pub­ lished volume of essays in his honour. “Despite the fact that he


is not an Essex man, my brother has helped to put Essex on the map,” added Mrs Driver. In addition to Mrs


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of the Society of Anti­ qu ar ie s in 1905 and appointed a Deputy Lieu­ tenant for Essex in 1973. In recognition of his


at St John’s Church, Epping, cremation took place at Harlow.


Driver, of Brownlow Street, Clitheroe, Sir Wil­ liam is su rv iv ed by another sister, Mrs Hilda Nuttall, of Worthing, Sussex. After a funeral service


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Places on adventure course


ARE you young, free and adventurous? If so, you could find yourself attend­ ing an exciting youth lead­ ership course in the Lake District next year. Two places on the


course, which runs in April, have been ear ­ marked by the Rotary clubs of Clitheroe and Ribblesdale, who are offering to sponsor two lucky Ribble Valley youngsters to attend it. The course, which


Clitheroe Advertiser S: Times, November 12lht 1902 B E B E A U T I F U L T H I S C H R I S T M A S


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T O N IN G S A L O N SPECIAL SLIM


includes training in navi­ gation, rope work and woodcraft, is designed specifically to bring out leadership qualities in young people. To apply for sponsor­


ship, which includes trans­ port to and from the venue, you must come from or live in the Ribble Valley and be aged between Ki'/cand 19. Applications in writing,


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£ $ 2 S u n b e d S e s s i o n s F a c i a l


£ $ M a n i c u r e E y e b r o w T r im


stating why you would like to attend the course and your spare-time interests, must be made no later than January 10th to W a l te r G r a h a m , ‘1 0 Gawthorpc Edge, Padi- ham Road, Burnley, Lan­ cashire, BB12 HPA.


Ordination of women


RIBBLE VALLEY’S MP Mr Nigel Evans met the Bishop of Blackburn, the IU Rev. Alan Chesters, in London, on Monday, prior to the Church of England General Synod’s debate on the ordination of women. The debate, due to take


Dean at Clitheroe Parish Church in 1!)2!) and moved to the south of England to r u n a h o o k s h o p i n Loughton, where his


GOING public with their recently launched busi­ ness Ibis week are members ol the Clitheroe Royal Grammar School Young Enterprise team. The 21-member group is running a companj


ealled “Undercover” which will market boxer shorts and hair rulfles. Helping the lower sixth lorm pupils to make llieir business a success me Castle Cement advisers Mr Iain Walpole, Mr Stuart Robinson and Mrs Barbara Alty. Pictured are managing director Elizabeth Brad­


‘A n n i e ’ to n ic fo r f e s t iv e b lu e s


shire, Liz Potter, Leanne Riley, Elizabeth England, Judith Maxwell, Ben Waddington, Robert Davey, Helen Simpson, Alison Warburton, Angela Wilson and Michelle Waddington.


Top award for Susan


HIGH marks have won a Ribble Valley woman the Lancashire College of Agriculture and Horticul­ ture Award for being the to)) academic student in her group. Miss Susan Bailey (21),


. . f e i l i l l i i ’ * JACKSON — WEBSTER


Sisters and brothers were in attendance at the wed­ ding of Miss Helen Webster and Mr John Jackson at St Bartholomew’s Church, Chipping. The bride, a hairdresser, is the youngest daughter


Mill Dairy, is the youngest son of Mr and Mrs A. Jackson, Kirklands, Chipping. The bride, given away by her father, wore a


of Mr Douglas Webster, of Kemple View, Clitheroe. 'Flic bridegroom, production manager at Wolfen


white full-length Bo-Peep style gown with pearls on the bodice and a bow at the back. She had a white flowered headdress and carried a bouquet of pink and lilac silk flowers. Bridesmaids were her two sisters, Miss Honor


of Lower Greystoneley Farm, Leagram, has received a glass goblet and certificate recognising her a c h i e v e m e a ts w bile obtaining a First Diploma in animal care at the Hut­ ton-based college. Miss Bailey, who grew


up on a farm and has always been interested in


shaw and secretary Ileloise Jackson, with Sima Amin, Naomi Lishman, Michelle Doherty, Mary Wright, Andrea Mustakis, Catherine Grcig, Louisa Pickles and Elizabeth Thornher. Other members pictured include Louise Che­


AS rehearsals for the GATS production of “Annie” move into the final stages, the good news is that there are still tickets available


Wa 1 k e r , of Princess Avenue, Clitlieroe, who, in conjunction with the d()- strong cast, is stepping up rehearsals for Broadway’s famous tear-jerker. Four years ago, the


hope to top that figure, with proceeds going to the Dorian House Hospice Appeal, which this week passed the .£800,000 mark. Seats are available for


dren in Need. This year the members


animals, is now pursuing a National Diploma in ani­ mal care at the college. At the end of the two-


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year course, she hopes to pursue a career as a veterinary nurse.


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Webster and Miss Alison Webster, who wore full- length lilac dresses with shawl collars. They carried half-moon shaped bouquets of pink and lilac silk flowers and wore headdresses to match. The bridegroom’s brothers, Mr Raymond Jackson and Mr Malcolm Jackson, were best man and usher,


respectively. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. F.


Thornley. The couple are to live in Clayton-le-Moors. Photograph: Raymond Greenwood, Clitheroe.


Chcall. A reception followed at the Derby Arms,


HAVE you a skill in arts or crafts? Then gel your entry ready for the Ribble Valley 1993 Open Art and Craft Competition. Entry forms are now available from the “Clith­


eroe Advertiser and Times” office and from all Ribble Valley branch and mobile libraries. The competition has separate categories for art


and crafts. Entries will be displayed at Whalley Library from January 30th to March 3rd, with visi­ tors invited to vote for the ones they like best. Win­ ners will receive trophies donated by the “Clitheroe Advertiser and Times.” Completed entry forms should be returned to Whalley Library by January Kith.


W e ig h ty p r o b lem b e n e f i t s h o s p i t a l each weekday. Tickets are 1 p.m.


Planning in the pipeline


PLANS for a change of use to store imported wine in a build­ ing at Lane Ends Karin Cot­ tage, Lane Knds, Uolton-by- Howland, have been submitted to the Kibble Valley Council's Planning and Development Committee (OCol). Other plans include:'


bricated concrete garage at Pad- ger Wells Cottages (I)(J:i5). Read: Continuation of opera­


tion of private hire vehicle at East Cottage, George Lane (0027).


Thornley w ith Wheatley:


Improvements to vehicular access serving existing dwelling at Rrookhouse Kami, Thornley Road (0G2S).


Waddinglon: Two-storey side


extension at Kea/.er Cottage, off Kell Hoad «KB0>. Clitheroe: Listed building


consent for the removal of sky­ lights at 11 Castle Street (0002).


Fireworks for YFC


A BONFIRE with fire­ works was enjoyed by members of Clitheroe Young Farmers’ Club at Lawsonsteads Farm, Whalley.


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held by permission of Mi­ ami Mrs A. Coates, was eiqoycd by all and a vote of thanks was proposed by A s hIe y Y a te s a nd s e c o n d e d b y S h a u n Roberts.


The event, which was


includes a talk by Anthony Cowell on his Silver Jubi­ lee trip. Members are asked to ‘meet at Pendle­ ton Village Hall at 7-30


Next week’s meeting p.m. Still room FBBwSwa&s! GUESSING the weight of the cake was the order of


•Fund raised over .£900 and was “very well •lttended,” said branch secretary Mrs Mabel


the (lay f«r Clilheronians who attended a coffee morning in aid of Chi istie Hospital. The coffee morning, organised by the local branch of the Christie Hospital Women’s Trust


stall a tombola, gift stall, plant stall and raffle. There was also a special contest to guess the


11 IJm'cvent included a cake stall, bring-and-huy


weight ol the cake. Coffee and warm mince pies were served with the


Mayoress of the Ribble Valley, Conn, and Mrs John Travis, who are pictured with organisers and Rihl,7esdale pupils.


t o a 1 1 w h o s u p p o r t e d t h c event. All the money raised, SMI-I in total, will go to Christie Hospital’s daily work and research.” The event was attended by the Mayor and


help of pupils Irom Rihblesdale High School. Mrs Houghton said: “The committee is gratelul


THE guest list for the Old Clitheronians’ Association annual dinner is approacli- mg 150, with replies still being accepted for places at the popular reunion. Any- former pupil who


has not received an invita­ tion or has.yet to reply can contact association secre­ tary Mr Keith Whiteside (Clitheroe 22121). The dinner, at the Stirk


House Hotel, Gisburn, next Thursday, at 7-15


p.m. sy ■ Sahdcn: Erection of a prefa­


in Clitheroe’s Civic Hall and will be the perfect tonic for anyone suffering early festive blues. In the lead role is Nicola ^ wju, ;l concession of


for performances. “Annie” starts its week-long run on December oth


.£2.50 for children under hi, except for the evening p e r fo r ma n c c s o n December 11th and 12th, when all tickets will be .£5.


society staged “Oliver” and raised .17,500 for Chil­


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Bishop of Blackburn had views against and he was sure the issue would be high on the agenda when the two met.


Top cellar


judged by Boddinglon’s Brewery, was made to Mi Barnes by brewery repre­ sentative Mr Ken Regan


MITTON pub cellarman Mr Eric Barnes, of Owd Ned’s Tavern, has won “Best Kept Cellar" award. The award, which was


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