The Workers

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The Workers

Browse this page to discover the working class histories of over 70 workers connected to the Newton School of Metalwork. Complied by Dave Marshall, this list is evolving as more information comes to light. Maybe you are connected to one of the workers or have more information? If so, please do get in touch through the contact form on our Identify section.

Where ages are specified they indicate the age of the individual when first mentioned in relation to the School.

1. Willie Moore (Active 1891)

Prizes:

  • First degree of merit for copper repoussé work (Industrial Loan and Exhibition, Royston, December 1891) (1)

Likely census match:

  • Willie Moore is likely to be William John Moore who was a sixteen year old groom/domestic servant living in Newton in 1891. (2)

Known addresses:

  • Newton Hall Gardener’s Cottage, Newton, in 1891. (2)
2. Harry Drury (Active 1891, 1895)

Prizes:

  • No first name but likely to be Harry. Second prize for brass repoussé work (Industrial Loan and Exhibition, Royston, December 1891)(1)
  • First class certificate, Third Prize, for repoussé metalwork (Exhibition of work by Technical Education Students, Cambridge, May 1895)(8)

Likely census match:

  • Harry Drury is likely 13 year old, Harry Drury who was in school in 1891.(3)

Known addresses:

  • Cambridge Road, Newton,in 1891.(3)
3. Sidney Andrews (Active 1891, 1896, 1897, 1898, 1909)

Prizes:

  • Highly commended for mosaic (Industrial Loan and Exhibition, Royston, December 1891)(1)
  • Second prize for repoussé metalwork (Cambridge Exhibition of Technical Work, Cambridge, May 1896)(4)
  • Second prize (jointly with Albert Prime) in the metalwork (forged and repoussé) section. (Cambridge Exhibition of Technical Work, Cambridge, May 1897)(5)
  • Second prize for repoussé metalwork (Section D). (Cambridge Exhibition of Technical Work, Cambridge, April 1898)(6)

Likely census match:

  • Sidney Andrews is likely to be Sidney Andrews, aged fourteen, an agricultural labourer from Newton in 1891.(7)
  • Also referenced in School register showing date of admission as 1890 and Sidney’s age as 32 which would date his involvement up to 1909.

Known addresses:

  • Whittlesford Road, Newton, in 1891.
4. Charles Moore (Active 1895)

Prizes:

  • First Prize certificate for bent iron work (Exhibition of work by Technical Education Students, Cambridge, May 1895). (8)

Likely census match:

  • Charles Moore is likely 16 year old, Charles Moore who was at school in Newton in 1891. (9)

Known addresses:

  • Newton Hall Gardener’s Cottage, Newton, in 1891.(9)
5. Seth Andrews (Active 1895)

Prizes:

  • Second class certificate for bent iron work and First class certificate (second prize) for repoussé metalwork (Exhibition of work by Technical Education Students, Cambridge, May 1895). (8)

Likely census match:

  • Seth Andrews is likely 15 year old, Seth Andrews who was at school in Newton in 1891.(10)

Known addresses:

  • Terrace, Little Shelford, in 1891.(10)
6. George Hunt (Active 1895-1899)

Prizes:

  • First class certificate for repoussé metalwork (Exhibition of work by Technical Education Students, Cambridge, May 1895). (8)
  • First prize for repoussé metalwork (Cambridge Exhibition of Technical Work, Cambridge, May 1896). (4)
  • First prize (jointly with George Kemp) in the metalwork (forged and repoussé) section. (Cambridge Exhibition of Technical Work, Cambridge, May 1897). (5)
  • Satisfied the jurors – repoussé metalwork (Section C). (Cambridge Exhibition of Technical Work, Cambridge, April 1898).(6)
  • Two prizes in repoussé metalwork (Sections C & D). (Technical Education Exhibition, Cambridge, April 1899).(11)

Likely census match:

  • George Hunt is likely 19 year old, George Hunt who was a farm worker from Newton in 1901.(12)

Known addresses:

  • High Street, Hauxton, in 1901.(12)
7. Ernest Andrews (Active 1893, 1895, 1901, 1903, 1908)

Prizes:

  • First class certificate, Second Prize, for repoussé metalwork (Exhibition of work by Technical Education Students, Cambridge, May 1895). (8)
  • Second Class Certificate for repoussé metalwork. Prizes (Section A &D). Satisfied the jurors (Section B & C). Prize for metal plate work (Section A) (Technical Exhibition, Cambridge, April 1901).(35)
  • First Prize in tin plate work. Satisfied the jurors in repoussé metal work (Section A & B). First Prize (Section E). (Technical Instruction in Cambridge Exhibition, Cambridge, May 1903). (40)
  • Prize winner for repoussé work (Cambridge Arts and Crafts Society, Cambridge, November 1908).(46)

Likely census match:

  • Ernest Andrews is likely 19 year old, Ernest Andrews who was an agricultural labourer from Newton in 1901.(13)
  • Also referenced in School register showing date of admission as 1893.Known addresses: Whittleford Road, Newton, in 1901.(13)
8. Joseph Andrews (Active 1895, 1901)

Prizes:

  • First class certificate, Second Prize, for repoussé metalwork (Exhibition of work by Technical Education Students, Cambridge, May 1895). (8)
  • Third Class Certificate for repoussé metalwork. Prizes (Section A). Satisfied the jurors (Section B &C). (Technical Exhibition, Cambridge, April 1901). (35)

Likely census match:

  • Joseph Andrews is likely 23 year old, Joseph Andrews who was an agricultural labourer from Newton in 1891.(14)

Known addresses:

  • Whittleford Road, Newton, in 1901.(14)
9. Esau Fuller (Active 1895, 1896, 1898, 1901, 1903)

Prizes:

  • Listed as Evan Fuller but most likely Esau Fuller. First class certificate, Second Prize, for repoussé metalwork (Exhibition of work by Technical Education Students, Cambridge, May 1895). (8)
  • Third prize for repoussé metalwork (Cambridge Exhibition of Technical Work, Cambridge, May 1896). (4)
  • Second Prize for repoussé metalwork (Section E). (Cambridge Exhibition of Technical Work, Cambridge, April 1898). (6)
  • Satisfied the jurors for repoussé metalwork (Section A & C). (Technical Exhibition, Cambridge, April 1901). (35)
  • First Class Certificate in repoussé metalwork, Excellent (Section A). Satisfied the jurors (Section B). Third Prize (Section D). (Technical Instruction in Cambridge Exhibition, Cambridge, May 1903). (40)

Likely census match:

  • Esau Fuller is likely 17 year old,Esau Fuller who was Horse Keeper on a farm from Newton in 1901. (15) Also referenced in School register showing date of admission as 1900 (likely incorrect).

Known addresses:

  • Whittleford Road, Newton, in 1901.(15)
10. George Dixon (Active 1895, 1898)

Prizes:

  • First class certificate, Third Prize, for repoussé metalwork (Exhibition of work by Technical Education Students, Cambridge, May 1895).(8)
  • Satisfied the jurors – repoussé metalwork (Section B). (Cambridge Exhibition of Technical Work, Cambridge, April 1898).(6)

Likely census match:

  • George Dixon is likely 20 year old, George Dixon who was an agricultural labourer from Newton in 1891.(16)

Known addresses:

  • Manor House Lodge, Newton, in 1891.(16)
11. William Pink (Active 1895)

Prizes:

  • First class certificate, Third Prize, for repoussé metalwork (Exhibition of work by Technical Education Students, Cambridge, May 1895).(8)

Likely census match:

  • William Pink is likely 20 year old, William G. Pink who was an agricultural labourer from Newton in 1891.(17)

Known addresses:

  • 8 Mordru Road, Cambridge, in 1891.(17)
12. J Sharp (Active 1895)

Prizes:

  • First class certificate, Third Prize, for repoussé metalwork (Exhibition of work by Technical Education Students, Cambridge, May 1895).(8)

Likely census match:

  • Further research required.

Known addresses:

  • Further research required.
13. Frederick Moore (Active 1895, 1897)

Prizes:

  • Second class certificate for repoussé metalwork (Exhibition of work by Technical Education Students, Cambridge, May 1895). (8)
  • Third prize in the metalwork (forged and repoussé) section. (Cambridge Exhibition of Technical Work, Cambridge, May 1897). (5)

Likely census match:

  • F. Moore is likely 13 year old, Frederick Hall Moore who was at school Newton in 1891.(18)

Known addresses:

  • Newton Hall Gardener’s Cottage, Newton, in 1891.(18)
14. Percy Rogers (Active 1895, 1897)

Prizes:

  • Second class certificate for repoussé metalwork (Exhibition of work by Technical Education Students, Cambridge, May 1895). (8)
  • Satisfied the jurors (forged and repoussé) section. (Cambridge Exhibition of Technical Work, Cambridge, May 1897). (5)

Likely census match:

  • P. Rogers is likely 15 year old, Percy Rogers who was at school Newton in 1891.(19)

Known addresses:

  • Whittlesford Road, Newton, in 1891. (19)
15. George Kemp (Active 1896,1897,1898, 1899)

Prizes:

  • Satisfied the jurors (Cambridge Exhibition of Technical Work, Cambridge, May 1896).(4)
  • First prize (jointly with George Hunt) in the metalwork (forged and repoussé) section. (Cambridge Exhibition of Technical Work, Cambridge, May 1897). (5)
  • A fender exhibited at the Home Arts and Industries Association exhibition in 1897 was made by George Kemp and James Lawrence.(20)
  • First Prize for repoussé metalwork (Section E). (Cambridge Exhibition of Technical Work, Cambridge, April 1898).(6)
  • Third Class certificate in forged ironwork. (Technical Education Exhibition, Cambridge, April 1899). (11)

Likely census match:

  • G. Kempis likely 22 year old,George Kemp who was an agricultural labourer from Newton in 1891.(21)

Known addresses:

  • Coach House Lane, Newton, in 1891.(21)
16. Albert Prime (Active 1890, 1896,1897,1898, 1901, 1903–1940s)

Prizes:

  • Second Prize (Iron Work section).(Cambridge Exhibition of Technical Work, Cambridge, May 1896). (4)
  • Second prize (jointly with Sidney Andrews) in the metalwork (forged and repoussé) section. (Cambridge Exhibition of Technical Work, Cambridge, May 1897). (5)
  • First Prize in forged ironwork (Section D). Jointly awarded with F.Starr.Second Prize in forged ironwork (Section E). Jointly awarded with F. Starr. Satisfied the jurors (Section E)(Cambridge Exhibition of Technical Work, Cambridge, April 1898). (6)
  • Prize for metal plate work (Section A). Prize for forged iron work (Section E) (Technical Exhibition, Cambridge, April 1901). (35)
  • Second Prize in tin plate work. (Technical Instruction in Cambridge Exhibition, Cambridge, May 1903). (40)

Likely census match:

  • A. Prime is 21 year old Albert Prime who was a teamster on a farm from Newton in 1891.(22)
  • Also referenced in School register showing date of admission as 1890.

Known addresses:

  • Coach House Lane, Newton, in 1901.(22)

17. Stanley Rogers (Active 1897, 1898, 1903)

Prizes:

  • Satisfied the jurors in the metalwork (forged and repoussé) section. (Cambridge Exhibition of Technical Work, Cambridge, May 1897). (5)
  • Satisfied the jurors in repoussé metalwork(Section D). (Cambridge Exhibition of Technical Work, Cambridge, April 1898). (6)
  • Second Class Certificate in repoussé metal work. Satisfied the jurors (Section A & B). Second Prize (Section D). (Technical Instruction in Cambridge Exhibition, Cambridge, May 1903). (40)

Likely census match:

  • S. Rogers is likely 15year old,Stanley Rogers who was at School in Newton in 1891.(23)
  • Stanley is remembered for delivering milk on his bicycle to the villagers. Known addresses: Whittlesford Road, Newton, in 1891.(23)
18. Harvey Rogers (Active 1897)

Prizes:

  • Satisfied the jurors in the metalwork (forged and repoussé) section. (Cambridge Exhibition of Technical Work, Cambridge, May 1897).(5)

Likely census match:

  • Harvey Rogers is likely 13 year old, Harvey Rogers who was at School in Newton in 1891.(24)

Known addresses:

  • Whittlesford Road, Newton, in 1891.(24)
19. Thomas Newling (Active 1897, 1898)

Prizes:

  • Satisfied the jurors in the metalwork (forged and repoussé) section. (Cambridge Exhibition of Technical Work, Cambridge, May 1897). (5)
  • Satisfied the jurors in repoussé metalwork (Section B). (Cambridge Exhibition of Technical Work, Cambridge, April 1898). (6)

Likely census match:

  • Thomas Newling is likely 15 year old, Thomas Newling who was a market gardener/labourer in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, in 1901.(25)

Known addresses:

  • Rose Lane, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, in 1901.(25)
20. Elijah Fuller (Active 1897, 1903, 1911)

Prizes:

  • Satisfied the jurors in the metalwork (forged and repoussé) section. (Cambridge Exhibition of Technical Work, Cambridge, May 1897). (5)
  • Excellent in repoussé metal work (Section A). (Technical Instruction in Cambridge Exhibition, Cambridge, May 1903). (40)

Likely census match:

  • Elijah Fuller is likely 21 year old, Elijah Fuller who was an agricultural labourer in Newton, in 1901.(26)
  • Also referenced in School register showing date of admission as 1911 and Elijah’s age as 34 which would date his involvement up to 1911.

Known addresses:

  • Coach House Lane, Newton, in 1901.(26)
21. John Fuller (Active 1897, 1901)

Prizes:

  • Satisfied the jurors in the metalwork (forged and repoussé) section. (Cambridge Exhibition of Technical Work, Cambridge, May 1897). (5)
  • Satisfied the jurors for repoussé metalwork (Section A). (Technical Exhibition, Cambridge, April 1901). (35)

Likely census match:

  • John Fuller is likely 34 year old,John Fuller who was an agricultural labourer in Newton, in 1891.(27)

Known addresses:

  • Whittlesford Road, Newton, in 1891.(27)
22. Fred Starr (Active 1894, 1898, 1901,1903,1908, 1912)

Prizes:

  • First Prize in forged ironwork (Section D). Jointly awarded with A. Prime. Second Prize in forged ironwork (Section E). Jointly awarded with A.Prime. (Cambridge Exhibition of Technical Work, Cambridge, April 1898). (6)
  • Satisfied the jurors for metal plate work (Section A). Satisfied the jurors in forged iron work (Section D). (Technical Exhibition, Cambridge, April 1901). (35)
  • Excellent in tin plate work. (Technical Instruction in Cambridge Exhibition, Cambridge, May 1903). (40)
  • Prize winner for repoussé work (Cambridge Arts and Crafts Society, Cambridge, November 1908). (46)

Likely census match:

  • Fred Starr is likely 25 year old, Fred Starr who was an engine driver on a farm in Newton, in 1901.(28)
  • Known for being a giant of a man who was very good at using the heavy forger hammers. Also referenced in School register showing date of admission as 1894 and Fred’s age as 34, which would date his involvement up to 1912.

Known addresses:

  • Whittlesford Road, Newton, in 1901.(28)
23. Swann Gillingham (Active 1898)

Prizes:

  • Satisfied the jurors in repoussé metalwork (Section A). (Cambridge Exhibition of Technical Work, Cambridge, April 1898). (6)

Likely census match:

  • Swann Gillingham is likely 17 year old, Swann Gillingham who was in school in the nearby village of Whittlesford, in 1891.(29)

Known addresses:

  • North Road, Whittlesford, in 1891. (29)
24. Reginald Rogers (Active 1898, 1902,1908,1911)

Prizes:

  • Third prize in repoussé metalwork (Section B). (Cambridge Exhibition of Technical Work, Cambridge, April 1898). (6)
  • Prize winner for repoussé work (Cambridge Arts and Crafts Society, Cambridge, November 1908). (46)

Likely census match:

  • Reginald Rogers is likely 13year old, Reginald Rogers who was in school in Newton in 1891.(30)
  • Also referenced in School register showing date of admission as 1902 and Reginald’s age as 26 which would date his involvement up to 1911.

Known addresses:

  • Church Street, Newton, in 1891.(30)
25. Albert Todd (Active 1899, 1901,1903,1911)

Prizes:

  • Prize in repoussé metalwork (Section A) and Satisfied the juror (Section B).(Technical Education Exhibition, Cambridge, April 1899). (11)
  • Satisfied the jurors for repoussé metalwork (Section A). (Technical Exhibition, Cambridge, April 1901). (35)
  • Satisfied the jurors in repoussé metal work (Section A). First Prize (Section D). (Technical Instruction in Cambridge Exhibition, Cambridge, May 1903).(40)

Likely census match:

  • A. Todd is likely 13 year old, Albert Todd who was an agricultural worker in Newton by 1901.(31)
  • Also referenced in School register showing date of admission as 1900 and Albert’s age as 25 which would date his involvement up to 1911.

Known addresses:

  • London Road, Newton, in 1901.(31)
26. James Merton (Active 1899, 1901)

Prizes:

  • Second Class Certificate in repoussé metalwork. Prize for repoussé metalwork (Section A) and Satisfied the jurors (Section C).(Technical Education Exhibition, Cambridge, April 1899).(11)
  • Satisfied the jurors for repoussé metalwork (Section A). Prize (Section C). (Technical Exhibition, Cambridge, April 1901). (35)

Likely census match:

  • J. Merton is likely 14year old, James Merton who was a groom, gardener and domestic worker in Newton by 1901.(32)

Known addresses:

  • Foxton Road, Newton, in 1901.(32)
27. Charles Pink (Active 1899, 1901, 1910)

Prizes:

  • Third Class Certificate in repoussé metalwork. Prizes for repoussé metalwork (Section B and C) (Technical Education Exhibition, Cambridge, April 1899). (11)
  • Satisfied the jurors for repoussé metalwork (Section A). (Technical Exhibition, Cambridge, April 1901). (35)

Likely census match:

  • C. Pink is likely 13 year old, Charles Pink who was a gardener in Newton by 1911.33Also referenced in School register showing date of admission as 1910 and Charles’s age as 24which would date his involvement up to 1910.

Known addresses:

  • Whittlesford Road, Newton, in 1911.(33)
28. Charles Andrews (Active 1899, 1901)

Prizes:

  • Prizes for repoussé metalwork (Section A). Satisfied the jurors (Section C) (Technical Education Exhibition, Cambridge, April 1899). (11)
  • Satisfied the jurors for repoussé metalwork (Section A &C). (Technical Exhibition, Cambridge, April 1901).(35)

Likely census match:

  • C. Andrews is likely 11 year old, Charles Andrews who was a domestic house boy in Newton by 1901.(34)

Known addresses:

  • Whittlesford Road, Newton, in 1901.(34)

29. Joseph James (Active 1901, 1903)

Prizes:

  • Prize for repoussé metalwork (Section A). (Technical Exhibition, Cambridge, April 1901). (35)
  • Satisfied the jurors in repoussé metal work (Section A). (Technical Instruction in Cambridge Exhibition, Cambridge, May 1903). (40)

Likely census match:

  • Joseph James is likely 42year old, Joseph James who was a farm labourer in Newton by 1911.(36)

Known addresses:

  • New Farm Road, Newton, Nr Cambridge, in 1911.(36)
30. George Thurlow (Active 1901, 1903, 1908)

Prizes:

  • Prize for metal plate work (Section A). (Technical Exhibition, Cambridge, April 1901). (35)
  • First Prize in tin plate work. (Technical Instruction in Cambridge Exhibition, Cambridge, May 1903). (40)
  • Prize winner for repoussé work (Cambridge Arts and Crafts Society,Cambridge, November 1908). (46)

Likely census match: 

  • George Thurlow is likely 40 year old, George Thurlowwho was a carpenter, builder and farmer in Newton by 1901.(37)
  • He was known for having a small carpentry shop in the village and he made the armitures for grave marker crosses.

Known addresses:

  • Post Office, Newton, in 1901.(37)
31. Sergeant Newling (Active 1901, 1903)

Prizes:

  • Prize for metal plate work (Section A). Satisfied the jurors in forged iron work (Section B). Prize in forged iron work(Section D). (Technical Exhibition, Cambridge, April 1901). (35)
  • First Prize in forged iron work (Section A), Second Prize in tin plate work. (Technical Instruction in Cambridge Exhibition, Cambridge, May 1903). (40)

Likely census match:

  • Sergeant Newling is likely 47 year old, Sergeant Newling who was a foreman on a farm in Newton by 1901.(38)

Known addresses:

  • Middle Farm House, Newton, in 1901.(38)
32. James “Jimmy” Kidman (Active 1901, 1903)

Prizes:

  • Satisfied the jurors for metal plate work (Section A). (Technical Exhibition, Cambridge, April 1901). (35)
  • Satisfied jurors in tin plate work. (Technical Instruction in Cambridge Exhibition, Cambridge, May 1903). (40)

Likely census match:

  • James Kidman is likely 50 year old, James Kidman who was a gardener and freeholder in Newton by 1901.(39)
  • Lived in the village shop close to Coach House Lane in later life.

Known addresses:

  • Whittlesford Road, Newton, in 1901.(39)
33. Cyril Rogers (Active 1903, 1915)

Prizes:

  • Third Class Certificate in repoussé metal work. Satisfied the jurors (Section A). Excellent (Section B). First Prize (Section C). (Technical Instruction in Cambridge Exhibition, Cambridge, May 1903). (40)

Likely census match:

  • Cyril Rogers is likely 14 year old, Cyril Rogers who was at school in Newton by 1901.(41)
  • Cyril worked for an agricultural manufacturer in Cambridge called Mackintosh.Also referenced in School register showing date of admission as 1915.

Known addresses:

  • Town Street, Newton, in 1901.(41)
34. Malcolm Rogers (Active 1903)

Prizes:

  • Third Class Certificate in repoussé metal work. Satisfied the jurors (Section A). Excellent (Section B). Second Prize (Section C). (Technical Instruction in Cambridge Exhibition, Cambridge, May 1903). (40)

Likely census match:

  • Malcolm Rogers is likely 14 year old, Malcolm Rogers who was at school in Newton by 1901.(42)
  • Malcolm sadly lost his life during the First World War.

Known addresses:

  • London Road, Newton, in 1901.(42)
35. John Day (Active 1901, 1903, 1910)

Prizes:

  • First Prize (Section A). (Technical Instruction in Cambridge Exhibition, Cambridge, May 1903). (40)

Likely census match:

  • John Day is likely 12 year old, John Day who was a farm labourer in Newton by 1911.(43)
  • Also referenced in School register showing date of admission as 1901 and John’s age as 21 which would date his involvement up to 1910.

Known addresses:

  • Whittlesford Road, Newton, in 1911.(43)
36. Alexander “Alec” Rogers (Active 1903, 1911)

Prizes:

  • First Prize (Section A). (Technical Instruction in Cambridge Exhibition, Cambridge, May 1903). (40)

Likely census match:

  • Alex Rogers is likely 13 year old, Alexander Rogers who was at school in Newton by 1901.(44)
  • Also referenced in School register as “Alec Rogers” showing date of admission as 1905 and Alec’s age as 21,which would date his involvement up to 1911.
  • Alec was a painter who suffered from “Painters Cholic” in later life.

Known addresses:

  • Foxton Street, Newton, in 1901.(44)
37. Elias Fuller (Active 1890, 1903)

Prizes:

  • Satisfied the jurors in repoussé metal work (Section A& B). (Technical Instruction in Cambridge Exhibition, Cambridge, May 1903). (40)

Likely census match:

  • Elias Fuller is likely 32 year old, Elias Fuller who was a horse keeper on a farm in Newton by 1911.(45)
  • Also referenced in School register showing date of admission as 1890.

Known addresses:

  • Whittlesford Road, Newton, in 1911.(45)
38. George Newling (Active 1907-1909/10)
  • A copper mirror dated 1907 was marked to the back with “Made by G. Newling and designed by M. Williams”.

Likely census match:

  • George Newling is likely 15 year old, George Frederick Newling who was a domestic gardener in Newton by 1911.(47)
  • Also referenced in School register showing date of admission as 1908, listing George as a helper in garden and showing his age as 17 years old. This suggests that George was involved up to at least 1909/1910.

Known addresses:

  • Town’s End, Newton, in 1911.(47)
39. William Fuller (Active 1907)
  • A copper dish dated 1907 was marked to the back with “William Fuller 1907”.

Likely census match:

  • William Fuller is likely 79 year old, William Fuller who was an agricultural labourer in Newton in 1901.(48)

Known addresses:

  • London Road, Newton, in 1901.(48)
40. Frank Rogers (Active 1906-1910)
  • Referenced in School register showing date of admission as 1906, listing Frank as a helper in garden and showing his age as 17 years old.
  • This suggests that Frank was involved up to 1910.

Likely census match:

  • Frank Rogers is likely 13 year old, Frank Rogers who was a chauffeur and domestic gardener in Newton by 1911.(49)
  • Frank sadly lost his life during the First World War.

Known addresses:

  • Town Street, Newton, in 1911.(49)
41. Arthur Starr (Active 1906-1910/11)
  • Referenced in School register showing date of admission as 1906, listing Arthur as a labourer and showing his age as 18 years old.
  • This suggests that Arthur was involved up to at least 1910/11.

Likely census match:

  • Arthur Starr is likely 13 year old, Arthur Starr who was a farm labourer in Newton by 1911.(50)

Known addresses:

  • Whittlesford Road,Newton, in 1911.(50)
42. Thomas Starr (Active 1908-1910/11)
  • Referenced in School register showing date of admission as 1908, listing Thomas as a labourer and showing his age as 16 years old.
  • This suggests that Thomas was involved up to at least 1910/11.

Likely census match:

  • Thomas Starr is likely 13 year old, Thomas Starr who was a farm labourer in Newton by 1911.(51)

Known addresses:

  • Whittlesford Road, Newton, in 1911.(51)
43. Ted Connell (Active 1908)
  • Referenced in School register showing date of admission as 1908, listing Ted as a road man.

Likely census match:

  • No census match found.

Known addresses:

  • No census match found.
44. Lawford Day (Active 1908-1910/11)
  • Referenced in School register showing date of admission as 1908, listing Lawford as a labourer and showing his age as 17 years old.
  • This suggests that Lawford was involved up to at least 1910/11.

Likely census match:

  • Lawford Day is likely 14 year old, Lawford Day who was a farm labourer in Newton by 1911.(52)
  • Lawford suffered from consumptive hip and walked with a stick.

Known addresses:

  • Whittlesford Road, Newton, in 1911.(52) Known to have lived in Coach House Lane later in his life.
45. Norris Pink (Active 1905-1910/11)
  • Referenced in School register showing date of admission as 1905, listing Norris as a labourer and showing his age as 19 years old.
  • This suggests that Norris was involved up to at least 1910/11.

Likely census match:

  • Norris Pink is likely 14 year old, Norris Pink who was a farm labourer in Newton by 1911.(53)

Known addresses:

  • Whittlesford Road, Newton, in 1911.(53)
46. Sam Marritt (Active 1904-1910/11)
  • Referenced in School register showing date of admission as 1904, listing Sam as a labourer and showing his age as 20 years old.
  • This suggests that Sam was involved up to at least 1910/11.

Likely census match:

  • Sam Marritt is likely 14 year old, Samuel Marritt who was a farm labourer in Newton by 1911.(54)

Known addresses:

  • Cambridge Road, Newton, in 1911.(54)
47. Maurice Rogers (Active 1903-1910/11)
  • Referenced in School register showing date of admission as 1903, listing Maurice as a labourerand showing his age as 19 years old.
  • This suggests that Norris was involved up to at least 1910/11.

Likely census match:

  • Maurice Rogers is likely 12 year old, Maurice Rogers who was a cow man on a farm in Newton by 1911.(55)
  • Maurice was a submariner in the First World War and lost a leg in service.
  • He learned shoe making and had a cobblers shop in the village.

Known addresses:

  • Town Street, Newton, in 1911.(55)
48. Albert Day (Active 1903-1910/11)
  • Referenced in School register showing date of admission as 1903, listing Albert as a labourer and showing his age as 19 years old.
  • This suggests that Albert was involved up to at least 1910/11.

Likely census match:

  • Albert Day is likely 12 year old, Albert Day who was a farm labourer in Newton by 1911.(56)
  • Albert is thought to have emigrated to Australia in later life.

Known addresses:

  • Whittlesford Road, Newton, in 1911.(56)
49. Bertie “Bert” Northrop (Active 1910)
  • Referenced in School register showing date of admission as 1910, listing Bert as a labourer and showing his age as 28 years old.
  • This suggests that Bertiewas involved up to at least 1910/11.

Likely census match:

  • Bert Northrop is likely 28 year old, Bertie Northrop who was a farm labourer in Newton by 1911.(57)

Known addresses:

  • Whittlesford Road, Newton, in 1911.(57)
50. David Minns (Active 1910)
  • Referenced in School register showing date of admission as 1910, listing David as a labourer and showing his age as 17 years old.
  • This suggests that Davidwas involved up to at least 1910/11.

Likely census match:

  • David Minns is likely 17 year old, David Minns who was a farm labourer in Newton by 1911.(58)

Known addresses:

  • Town Street, Newton, in 1911.(58)
51. Fred Lyon (Active 1911)

  • Referenced in School register showing date of admission as 1911, listing Fred as an engineer and showing his age as 15 years old.
  • This suggests that Fred was involved up to at least 1910/11.

Likely census match:

  • Fred Lyon is likely 15 year old, Frederick Charles Lyon who was an apprentice to an engineer (electrical)in Newton by 1911.(59)
  • Frederick worked at Newton Hall, running the gas engine to generate electricity for the Hall.

Known addresses:

  • The Lodge, Newton, in 1911.(59)
52. Reginald Bareham (Active 1911)
  • Referenced in School register showing date of admission as 3rd October 1911 and showing his age as 17 years old.

Likely census match:

  • Reginald Bareham is likely 17 year old, Reginald Bareham who was a horse keeper on a farm in Newton by 1911.(60)
  • Reginald sadly lost his life during the First World War.

Known addresses:

  • Hall Farm, Newton, in 1911.(60)
53. Reuben Rogers (Active 1911)
  • Referenced in School register showing date of admission as 3rd October 1911 and showing his age as 13 years old.

Likely census match:

  • Reuben Rogers is likely 13 year old Reuben Rogers who was at school in Newton by 1911.(61)

Known addresses:

  • New Farm Road, Newton, in 1911.(61)
54. Albert “Bertie” Fuller (Active 1911-1933)

  • Referenced in School register showing date of admission as 3rd October 1911 and showing his age as 13 years old.
  • Also referenced in a later register showing admission date as 2nd October 1933.

Likely census match:

  • Bertie Fuller is likely 13 year old Albert Fuller who was at school in Newton by 1911.
  • Albert Fuller lived in the same household as Albert Prime in 1911.(62)

Known addresses:

  • Coach House Lane, Newton, in 1911.(62)
55. Leonard Rogers (Active 1911)
  • Referenced in School register showing date of admission as 3rd October 1911 and showing his age as 15 years old.

Likely census match:

  • Leonard Rogers is likely 15 year old Leonard Rogers who was a fish hawker in Newton by 1911.(63)

Known addresses:

  • Town Street, Newton, in 1911.(63)
56. Frederick John Tuck (Active 1911)
  • Referenced in School register showing date of admission as 7th October 1911 and showing his age as 13 years old and his occupation as a helper.

Likely census match:

  • Frederick John Tuck is likely 13 year old Frederick John Tuck who was an errand boy in St Lukes, London, by 1911.(64)
  • A Frederick John Tuck is also listed as a lodger at 100 Regent Street in Cambridge in 1911.(65)

Known addresses:

  • 23 Macclesfield Street, St Lukes, London in 1911.(64)
57. Harry Markham (Active 1911)
  • Referenced in School register showing date of admission as 29th October 1913 and showing his age as 14 years old and his occupation as a labourer.

Likely census match:

  • No census match but a Harry Markham is registered as living in Coach House Lane in 1918.
  • He is enlisted in the First World War (126262 Dvr., 1stM.G.C.)(66)

Known addresses:

  • Old Coach House Lane, Newton,in 1918.(66)
58. George Rogers (Active around 1925-1933)

  • Identified in a group photograph believed to date to circa 1925.
  • Also referenced in School register showing date of admission as 2nd October 1933.

Likely census match:

  • No census match found.

Known addresses:

  • None known.
59. Percy “Miller” Fuller (Active around 1925-1933)

  • Identified in a group photograph believed to date to circa 1925.
  • Also referenced in a School register showing date of admission as 2nd October 1933.

Likely census match:

  • Percy Fuller is likely 24 year old Percy Edward Fuller who was at School in Newton in 1911.(66)
  • Percy worked as a farm labourer on Top Farm, opposite the Queen’s Head pub in Newton.

Known addresses:

  • New Farm Road, Newton, in 1911 and Coach House Lane in Newton in 1936.(66,67)
60. Ernest Smith (Active 1933)
  • Referenced in a School register showing date of admission as 2nd October 1933.

Likely census match:

  • No census match found.
  • Known to work on a local farm.

Known addresses:

  • None known.
61. Stan Stockbridge (Active 1933)
  • Referenced in a School register showing date of admission as 2nd October 1933.

Likely census match:

  • S. Stockbridge is likely Stanley John Stockbridge who lived at Coach House Lane in Newton in 1933. (75)

Known addresses:

  • Coach House Lane, Newton in 1933. (75)
62. William Coates (Active 1933)
  • Referenced in a School register showing date of admission as 2nd October 1933.

Likely census match:

  • W. Coates is likely William J. Coates who lived at Newton Hall in 1945.(68)

Known addresses:

  • Newton Hall, Newton.(68)
63. Eric Masters (Active 1933)
  • Referenced in a School register showing date of admission as 2nd October 1933.

Likely census match:

  • E. Masters is likely Eric Masters who born at Lodge House, Newton Hall.Eric’s grandfather was the butler to Sir Charles Walston.(69)

Known addresses:

  • Lodge House, Newton Hall, Newton.(69)
  • Glebe Cottage, Harston Road, Cambridge.(70)
64.Edward “Ted” Barford (Active 1933)

  • Referenced in a School register showing date of admission as 2nd October 1933.

Likely census match:

  • E. Barford is likely Edward Barford who lived at Newton Hall Dairy in 1936. (71)

Known addresses:

  • Newton Hall Dairy, Newton. (71)
65. W. Gardner (Active 1933)
  • Referenced in a School register showing date of admission as 2nd October 1933.

Likely census match:

  • No census match found.

Known addresses:

  • None known.
66. W. Hodge (Active 1933)
  • Referenced in a School register showing date of admission as 2nd October 1933.

Likely census match:

  • No census match found.

Known addresses:

  • None known.
67. T?. Butcher (Active 1933)
  • Referenced in a School register showing date of admission as 2nd October 1933.

Likely census match:

  • No census match found.

Known addresses:

  • None known.
68. Edward “Ted” Fuller (Active 1925-1928)

  • Awarded a prize at the Cambridge Federation of Women Institutes’ Handicrafts Exhibition in 1928.
  • Appears in a photograph of the workers at the School standing outside the workshop which is believed to date to 1925.

Likely census match:

  • No census match found.

Known addresses:

  • None known.
69. Gordon Pluck (Active 1925)

  • Appears in a photograph of the workers at the School standing outside the workshop that is believed to date to 1925.

Likely census match:

  • Gordon Pluck is likely 20 year old Gordon Pluck who was 6 years old in 1911 and living in Royston. (72)

Known addresses:

  • Church Street, Thriplow, Royston, Herts. (72)
70. George Mead (Active 1925)

  • Appears in a photograph of the workers at the School standing outside the workshop which is believed to date to 1925.

Likely census match:

  • George Mead is likely George William Mead who lived and worked at Newton Hall Farm in 1938.(73)

Known addresses:

  • Newton Hall Farm, Newton in 1938.(73)
71. Charles Tyrell (Active 1925)

  • Appears in a photograph of the workers at the School standing outside the workshop that is believed to date to 1925.

Likely census match:

  • Charles Tyrrell is likely Charles R. Tyrrell who lived at 4 Newton Road, Cambridge in 1945.(74)

Known addresses:

  • Newton Road, Little Shelford. 4 Newton Road, Cambridge in 1945.(74)
72. James Lawrence (Active 1897)

Prizes:

  • A fender exhibited at the Home Arts and Industries Association exhibition in 1897 was made by George Kemp and James Lawrence.(20)

Likely census match:

  • No census match found.

Known addresses:

  • No known addresses.
73. Jimmy “Crow” Fuller (Active 1925)

  • Appears in a photograph of the workers at the School standing outside the workshop which is believed to date to 1925.

Likely census match:

  • Jimmy Fuller is likely James Fuller who was 22 years of age and lived at Newton Hall Farm in Newton in 1911.(76)
  • Jimmy worked in Newton Hall kitchen garden and green houses.
  • Known for being very talented at copper work.

Known addresses:

  • Newton Hall farm, Newton, in 1911.(76)
  • Jimmy also lived with his brother, Percy Fuller and father Elijah Fuller in Coach House Lane, Newton.
74. Laurence“Laurie”Fuller (Active 1925)

  • Appears in a photograph of the workers at the School standing outside the workshop that is believed to date to 1925.

Likely census match:

  • No census match found.

Known addresses:

  • No known addresses.

1-Herts and Cambridge Reporter,18th Dec 1891

2 -1891 England census for William John Moore, Newton, Cambs

3 -1891 England census for HarryDrury, Newton, Cambs

4 –Herts and Cambridge Reporter, 8th May 1896

5 –Cambridge Chronicle and Journal ,14th May 1897

6 –Cambridge Independent Press, 8th April 1898

7-1891 England census for Sidney Andrews, Newton, Cambs

8 -Cambridge Independent Press, 24th May 1895

9 -1891 England census for Charles Moore, Newton, Cambs

10 -1891 England census for Seth Andrews, Newton, Cambs

11 -Cambridge Independent Press, 28th April 1899

12-1901 England census for George Hunt, Newton, Cambs

13–1901 England census for Ernest Andrews, Newton, Cambs

14 –1891 England census for Joseph Andrews, Newton, Cambs

15 –1901 England census for Esau Fuller, Newton, Cambs

16 –1891 England census for George Dixon, Newton, Cambs

17 –1891 England census for William G. Pink, Newton, Cambs

18 –1891 England census for Frederick Hall Moore, Newton, Cambs

19 –1891 England census for Percy Rogers, Newton, Cambs

20 –The Studio: An IllustratedMagazine of Fine and Applied Art. Volume 8, 1896

21 –1891 England census for George Kemp, Newton, Cambs

22 –1901 England census for Albert Prime, Newton, Cambs

23-1891 England census for Stanley Rogers, Newton, Cambs

24 -1891 England census for Harvey Rogers, Newton, Cambs

25 –1901 England census for Thomas Newling,Biggleswade, Beds

26 –1901 England census for Elijah Fuller, Newton, Cambs

27 –1891 England census for John Fuller, Newton, Cambs

28 –1901 England census for Fred Starr, Newton, Cambs

29 –1891 England census for Swann Gillingham, Whittlesford, Cambs

30 –1891 England census for Reginald Rogers, Newton, Cambs

31 –1901 England census for Albert Todd, Newton, Cambs

32-1901 England census for James Merton, Newton, Cambs

33 –1911 England census for Charles Pink, Newton, Cambs

34 –1901 England census for Charles Andrews, Newton, Cambs

35 –Cambridge Independent Press 26thApril 1901

36 –1911 England census for Joseph James, Newton, Cambs

37 –1901 England census for George Thurlow, Newton, Cambs

38 –1901 England census for Sergeant Newling, Newton, Cambs

39 –1901 England census for James Kidman, Newton, Cambs

40 –Cambridge Independent Press, 1st May 1903

41 –1901 England census for Cyril Rogers, Newton, Cambs

42 –1901 England census for Malcolm Rogers, Newton, Cambs

43 –1911 England census for John Day, Newton, Cambs

44 –1901 England census for Alexander Rogers, Newton, Cambs

45 –1911 England census for Elias Fuller, Newton, Cambs

46 –Cambridge Independent Press 20thNovember 1908

47 –1911 England census for George Frederick Newling, Newton, Cambs

48 –1901 England census for William Fuller, Newton, Cambs

49 –1911 England census for Frank Rogers, Newton, Cambs

50 –1911 England census for Arthur Starr, Newton, Cambs

51 –1911 England census for Thomas Starr, Newton, Cambs

52 –1911 England census for Lawford Day, Newton, Cambs

53 –1911 England census for Norris Pink, Newton, Cambs

54 –1911 England census for Samuel Marritt, Newton, Cambs

55 –1911 England census for Maurice Rogers, Newton, Cambs

56 –1911 England census for Albert Day, Newton, Cambs

57 –1911 England census for Bertie Northrop, Newton, Cambs

58 –1911 England census for David Minns, Newton, Cambs

59 –1911 England census for Frederick Lyon, Newton, Cambs

60 –1911 England census for Reginald Bareham, Newton, Cambs

61 –1911 England census for Reuben Rogers, Newton, Cambs

62 –1911 England census for Albert Fuller, Newton, Cambs

63 –1911 England census for Leonard Rogers, Newton, Cambs

64 –1911 England census for Frederick Tuck, St Lukes, London.

65 -Cambridgeshire, England, Electoral Registers, BurgessRolls and Pollbooks, 1722-1966 for Frederick John Tuck(1911-1912)

65 -Cambridgeshire, England, Electoral Registers, BurgessRolls and Pollbooks, 1722 –1966 for Harry Markham (1918 Absent voters list)

66 –1911 England census for Percy Edward Fuller, Newton, Cambs

67 -Percy Edward Fullerin the Cambridgeshire, England, Electoral Registers, Burgess Rolls and Poll Books, 1722-1966(Residence Year 1936)

68 -Cambridgeshire, England, Electoral Registers, Burgess Rolls and Poll Books, 1722-1966 for William J Coates, Copyright David Marshal l2021 Electoral Registers, Cambridgeshire County, 1945

69 –Cambridge Evening News, circa 1980-82, article entitled“Metal work was fit for a queen”

70 -Eric H E Masters in the Cambridgeshire, England, Electoral Registers, Burgess Rolls and Poll Books, 1722-1966. Residence in 1952

71 –Edward Henry Barford in the Cambridgeshire, England, Electoral Registers, Burgess Rolls and Poll Books, 1722-1966. Residence in 1936.

72 –1911 England census for Gordon Pluck, Royston, Cambs

73 -George William Meadin the Cambridgeshire, England, Electoral Registers, BurgessRolls and Poll Books, 1722-1966. Residence year 1938

74 -Cambridgeshire, England, Electoral Registers, Burgess Rolls and Poll Books, 1722-1966 for Charles R TyrrellElectoral Registers, Cambridgeshire County, 1945

75 -Cambridgeshire, England, Electoral Registers, Burgess Rolls and Poll Books, 1722-1966 for Stanley John Stockbridge, Electoral Registers, Cambridgeshire County, 1932-1933