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The Whitby 5 Line
A Whitby family through the Victorian Age
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The Story of the Whitby 5 Line
John Farndale was born in Kilton and moved to Danby and then to Newholm, Whitby. This is a very large line of Farndales associated with the Whitby area, and particularly the village of Egton, 15km west of Whitby, Whitby itself, Loftus and Eskdaleside. This large family includes Joseph Farndale, the well respected Chief Constable of Birmingham; Rev Dr William Edward Farndale, a leading Methodist; and George Farndale who was killed in action in 1917 at the Battle of Arras. From this line there also emerged the Loftus 3 Line, the Wakefield 1 Line, the William Line, the Nottingham 1 Line and the Holderness Line.
The genealogical chart showing the Whitby 5 Line
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John Farndale 4 May 1788 Married Ann Nicholson Farmer Whitby, Danby, Brotton, Clitherbeck |
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William Farndale 14 October 1814 to 24 May 1886 Innkeeper and agricultural labourer of Egton Egton, Danby, Whitby
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Mary Ann Farndale 25 July 1816 Married William Pringle on 8 July 1843 Whitby, Danby, Egton, Grosmont John Farndale Died of convulsions after 3 days 7 to 10 October 1842 |
The Pringle Family |
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John Farndale 28 March 1818 to 12 August 1874 Married Margaret Dawson 18 June 1838 Farmer of Newholm, Agricultural labourer, quarry waggoner of Eskdaleside, carrier Eskdaleside, Whitby, Whitby (Newholm) |
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Jane Farndale 21 March 1820 to 9 December 1884 A servant in Stanghow Stanghow, Danby, Goathland |
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Joseph Farndale 19 May 1824 to June 1875 Married Margaret Brown and Jane Hodgson Labourer in Whitby and carter in York York, Whitby |
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Sarah Farndale 18 September 1871 to 1873 Daughter with second wife, Jane |
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Ann Farndale 5 September 1842 to 1904 Married William Husband on 14 August 1864 Whitby, Egton, East Loftus The Husband Family Hannah Elizabeth Farndale 1880 to 1881 Parents not confirmed but may have been another daughter of John Farndale1880 to 1881 Egton |
Samuel Farndale 25 October 1844 to 24 January 1847 Whitby |
Hannah Farndale 17 January 1847 to 3 October 1851 She died aged 5. Egton |
William Farndale 22 April 1849 to 22 February 1894 Married Hannah (incorrect reference to Ann?) Elizabeth Harrison Ironestone miner Loftus, Whitby, Egton |
John Farndale 18 July 1851 to 3 January 1939 Married Susannah Smith Miner of Egton, labourer and later Ironstone Mines Deputy Egton, Whitby, Loftus |
Samuel Saunders Farndale 28 March 1855 to June 1911 Married Mary Hogarth Labourer of Egton and then ironstone miner who died at age 56 Egton, Whitby |
Hannah Farndale 28 August 1864 to 1 February 1956 Married Robert Heywood (a clog block maker) on 13 October 1883 Egton, Loftus The Heywood Family |
Thomas Farndale 24 June 1839 to 22 December 1919 Married Sarah Bell in 1862, and then Alice Dowell in 1900 Innkeeper in Wakefield (Smith's Arms) Newholm, Whitby, Eskdaleside, Wakefield, York, Scalby, Scarborough |
Joseph Farndale 27 April 1842 to 8 August 1901 Married Jane Newton Police Sergeant in Middlesborough Chief Constable of Leicester, Chesterfield and Birmingham police, Middlesborough, Whitby, Ashton, Chesterfield, Leicester, Birmingham John W Farndale 1866 Government Medical Officer, Colonials Middlesborough, Chesterfield, Leicester, Kings Norton, Willesdon, Hampstead, London |
John Farndale 6 November 1845 to 1874 Labourer and carter York |
Jane Ann Farndale 1847 to ? Married Fletcher Cranswick in 1870 York The Cranswick Family |
William Brown Farndale 1850 to 1851 Died aged about 6 months York |
Joseph Farndale 11 November 1853 to November 1853 Died at birth of convulsions York |
Hannah Farndale 1854 to ? Servant Married William Summersgill or Thomas Wood in 1883 |
William Farndale 9 March 1859 to 16 February 1909 Married Mary Jane Peacock in 1880 Railway porter and Methodist local preacher, then town missionary, and later baker and confectioner York, Macclesfield, Chorlton |
Henry Farndale 1861 to 1950 A general labourer and workhouse inmate York Mary Farndale 24 January 1864 to 1915 Married Thomas French on 22 May 1886 York, Pontefract The French family |
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Margaret Gwendoline Farndale 1901 to ? Bank Clerk at London Joint City and Midland Bank Married Pancras, London 1924 to HSN Hutton |
Joan Edna Murray Farndale 30 June 1901 to 1993 Married Edward E Lee at Pancras, London in 1925 Pancras, Croydon, Worthing, Sussex |
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Louisa Farndale 6 July 1872 to ? Married Joseph Day or Henry Young in 1907 York, Romford |
Mary Emily Farndale 5 November 1874 to 1953 Married William Ernest Hitchcock, a lithographic artist on 26 December 1896 York, Shardlow, Derbyshire |
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Thomas S Farndale 30 May 1872 to 15 August 1938 Ironstone miner Goathland, Loftus |
Mary Farndale 21 June 1874 to after 1911 Married Frederick Spencely on 13 June 1899 Goathland The Spencely Family |
John William Farndale 28 February 1876 to 1952 Married Elizabeth Ann Simpson on 16 March 1907 Agricultural labourer, ironstone miner, milk seller and farmer of a mixed farm. In 1901 he sold horses from Danby as remounts for the army. Danby, Whitby |
Sarah Ann Farndale 27 January 1878 to 11 July 1934 She was maybe referred to as Elizabeth in the 1881 census, but later seems to have been called Sarah Married John Thomas Elliott in 1902 They had a family of 3 Whitby, Egton, Goathland, Loftus |
Harry Farndale 20 February 1882 to 4 August 1918 Agricultural labourer Loftus, Guisborough |
Edith Farndale 1886 to 1968 Inmate at the Stokesley Poor Law Institution in 1939 Loftus |
Annie Farndale 1889 to 22 May 1971 Dressmaker Egton, Loftus, Catterick Village |
George Farndale
1891 to 25 May 1917 Blacksmith striker Killed in action on the 27th of May 1917, during the Battle of Arras, barely one month after arriving in France Whitby, Loftus |
Sarah Ann Farndale 28 June 1879 to 7 August 1964 Married Charles Dale in 1900 Egton The Dale Family |
Thomas William Farndale 13 June 1882 to 27 December 1950 Blast furnace labourer, miner, lights on man Married Christie Ann Dixon in 1908 Loftus, Liverton Mines, Whitby, Egton, Guisborough, Cleveland |
Annie Elizabeth Farndale 1 April 1884 to 9 December 1950 Married George Edward Cuthbert (ironstone miner) in 1900 Family of 5 Egton, Loftus The Cuthbert Family |
Frank Farndale 7 November 1886 to 16 November 1890 Died aged 4 Egton |
John Farndale 1 June 1890 to 11 September 1968 Married Hannah Temple in 1912 Master Butcher Private in the Royal Army Service Corps in WW1 Egton, Guisborough, Skelton, Lingdale, Boosbeck |
Rev Dr William Edward Farndale
Leading Methodist 24 September 1881 to March 1966 Married Florence May Price York, Chester le Street, Grimsby, Lincoln, Trowbridge, Bath |
Joseph Farndale 13 July 1883 to December 1965 Married Minnie Hughes in 1911 York, Chorleton, Holderness |
Ellen Farndale 20 January 1886 to 1979 Married John G Wardell in 1912 York, Macclesfield, Chorlton, South Manchester, Luton |
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Alice Jane Farndale 1 February 1909 to 1989 Married Cyril E Goodwill in 1932 Upton, Loftus, Whitby, Northallerton |
Doris Susannah Farndale 20 January 1913 to 2001 Married Ronald Simpson in 1940 at Whitby Loftus, Whitby |
The Elliott Family |
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Ethel Farndale 14 July 1916 to 15 May 1940 Loftus Domestic servant (incapacitated) Died aged 23 |
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Samuel Saunders Farndale 1911 to 7 January 1912 Died aged 4 months to MMN Farndale Almost certainly named after grandfather and daughter of one of the above female Farndales |
Irene Farndale 12 June 1913 to 25 January 2008 Married John W Jackson in 1939 Guisborough, Cleveland, York, Whitby |
Mary Alice Farndale 2 October 1888 to 19 July 1889 Egton Died aged 9 months Meggy (Meggie) Farndale 20 March 1893 to 27 January 1966 Married Frank V St L Trevor Liverton Mines, Egton, Loftus The Trevor Family |
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Leslie
Farndale 29
March 1909 to 1975 Married
Ellen Sanders in 1943 and Irene Marriott in 1950 Guisborough,
Cleveland, Bashford, Portsmouth, Leeds, Nottingham, Bradford |
Polly Farndale 1911 to 6 February 1969 Married Francis
Stephenson in 1911 Loftus |
Ethel Farndale 1913 to 11
December 1913 Died aged 1
month Liverton Mines |
Alice Farndale 3 October 1914 to 1983 Married Jack Hogarth in
1943 Domestic worker Liverton Mines,
Scarborough, Cleveland |
Thomas
William Farndale 15
August 1917 to 24 October 1958 Underground
Mines Horse Driver Loftus ?? |
Christie Ann Farndale 7 May 1920 to 1991 Domestic servant Married Stanley Burton
in 1942 Loftus |
Elizabeth Farndale 10 October 1923 to 1994 Married Kenneth W
Sherman in 1946 Cleveland, Stroud,
Gloucestershire |
The Jackson Family |
Madge Farndale 4 February 1912 to 1981 Married Raymond Mell in 1934 Manchester, Tynemouth, Patrington, Willerby, Beverey |
Jack Farndale 1913 to 1915 Died aged 2 Prestwich, Chester |
William Derrick Farndale 19 September 1914 to 5 June 1988 Married Lily Peck in 1942 Motor fitter, Tractor Driver Sergeant, Patrol Commander Withensea Patrol in WW2 Mobberley, Cheshire, Holderness, Hull, Patrington, Bucklow
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Margaret Elizabeth Farndale 17 August 1918 to April 1998 Hairdresser Married Harold J Ovens in 1943 Chester, Tynemouth, Withernsea, Holderness, Worthing |
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Lydia A Farndale 1943 MMN Parkinson Married Robin Cooper in 1962 Whitby, York |
Elizabeth E Farndale 1947 MMN Parkinson Married Freddie Johnson in 1974 Cleveland, Manchester |
Michael
Farndale 1948 MMN Parkinson |
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The
Ancestry of the Whitby 5 Line
The
Whitby 5 Line can trace directly back to 1512 from John Farndale to Nicholas
Farndaile as follows:
John Farndale (FAR00210), 1788
Samuel
Farndale (FAR00149), 1735 – 1797
William
Farndale (FAR00130), 1708 - 1789
John Farndale, (FAR00116), 1680-1757
Nicholas Farndale, (FAR00082), 1634-1693
Georgins Ffarndayle,
(FAR00073), 1602-1693
George Ffarndayle,
(FAR00067), 1570-1606
William Farndale, (FAR00063), 1539-?
Nicholas Farndaile (FAR00059), 1512-1572
You can then follow details
of Farndale in the medieval period who were almost certainly earlier ancestors
at Volume 1 of the Farndale directory.
You can then explore Yorkshire prehistory to give you a further perspective of the distant
ancestry of the people of Farndale.
Chronology of the Whitby 5 Line
4 May 1788 |
John Farndale The Elder, son of Samuel and Elizabeth
Farndale, was born at Kilton. |
12 December 1813 |
John Farndale the Elder married Ann Nicholson at
Danby. |
14 October 1814 |
William Farndale, son of John and Ann Farndale of
Clitherbeck, was baptised in Danby. The baptism ceremony was performed by D
Duck! Clitherbeck Farm is just north of Danby. |
25 July 1816 |
Mary Ann Farndale, daughter of John and Ann
Farndale, was baptised in Newholm, Whitby. Mary Ann Farndale was probably the
mother of John Farndale out of marriage, who died of convulsions aged 3 days.
She married William Pringle at Danby in 1843. They later lived at Eskdalehead
and Grosmont. |
28 March 1818 |
John Farndale The Younger, son of John and Ann
Farndale, was baptised in Newholm, Whitby. John Farndale the Elder was a farmer at Brackon
Riggs. |
21 March 1820 |
Jane Farndale, daughter of John and Ann Farndale,
was baptised in Newholm, Whitby. |
19 May 1824 |
Joseph Farndale, son of John and Ann Farndale, was
baptised in Newholm, Whitby. |
18 June 1838 |
John Farndale the Younger, a farmer, married
Margaret Dawson at the Parish Church in Whitby. |
24 January 1839 |
Thomas Farndale, son of John and Margaret Farndale,
was baptised in Newholm, Whitby. Thomas moved to Wakefield by 1862, where he
was an inn keeper and he married Sarah Bell that year. They had six children
and he is Founder of the Wakefield 1
Line. His son Joseph Farndale CBE
KPM became Chief Constable of the Margate, York and Bradford police. |
By 1841 |
John Farndale the Elder was an
agricultural labourer, aged 60, at Danby End. William Farndale was an inn
keeper in Egton. Jane Farndale was a servant at
the house of the farmer, Thomas Scarth, at Howe End, Danby. |
19 April 1841 |
William Farndale, an
agricultural labourer, married Sarah Sanders, a cartwright’s daughter, at
Egton Parish Church. |
28 August 1841 |
Jane Farndale married Frank
Readman, a husbandman of Stanghow at the Parish Church in Danby. Jane Readman
died in Goathland in 1884. |
27 April 1842 |
Joseph Farndale (later the Chief
Constable), son of John and Margaret Farndale, was baptised in Newholm,
Whitby. |
5 September 1842 |
Ann Farndale, daughter of
William and Sarah Farndale, was baptised in Egton. Ann married William
Husband, a mariner of Egton at the Parish Church, Whitby in 1864 and they had
a daughter. William Husband became deputy ironstone miner living in Egton
village. Ann Husband died aged 60 in 1904 in East Loftus. |
11 May 1844 |
Joseph Farndale the Older, a
farm servant of Sneaton, married Margaret Brown, the daughter of a coachman
at the Register Office in Whitby. |
25 October 1844 |
Samuel Farndale, son of William and Sarah Farndale,
was baptised in Egton. Samuel died in 1847 and was buried at St Hilda, Egton
on 24 January 1847, aged 2. |
6 November 1845 |
John Farndale, son of Joseph and Margaret Farndale,
was baptised in Whitby. |
1847 |
Jane Ann Farndale, daughter of Joseph and Margaret
Farndale, was born in Whitby. She married Fletcher Cranswick in York in 1870. |
17 January 1847 |
Hannah Farndale, daughter of William and Sarah
Farndale, was baptised in Egton. Hannah died in Egton in 1851 and was buried
there. |
2 March 1849 |
William Farndale, son of William and Sarah Farndale,
was baptised in Egton. William, a farm worker in Borrowby, married Ann (or
Hannah?) Elizabeth Harrison in Whitby in 1869 and they had five children. He
was an ironstone miner in Loftus and he is Founder of the Loftus 3 Line. |
1850 |
William Brown Farndale, son of Joseph and Margaret
Farndale, was born in York. William died in 1851 at York. |
18 July 1851 |
John Farndale Junior, son of William and Sarah
Farndale, was born in Egton. |
By 1851 |
William Farndale was living with his parents in law
and his family in Egton – William Sanders was a cartwright and William
Farndale an agricultural labourer. John Farndale the Younger was an agricultural
labourer in Eskdaleside. Joseph Farndale the Older was a labourer at 2 Brick
Yard Lane, St Nicholas, York. |
11 November 1853 |
Joseph Farndale, son of Joseph and Margaret
Farndale, was born in York. Joseph died of convulsions at birth. |
1854 |
Hannah Farndale, daughter of Joseph and Margaret
Farndale, was born in York. Hannah was a servant in the Kirk Household in
York in 1871 and she married William Scott Summersgill in the Wetherby area
in 1883. |
28 March 1855 |
Samuel Sanders Farndale, son of William and Sarah
Farndale, was baptised in Egton. |
9 March 1859 |
William Farndale, son of Joseph and Margaret
Farndale, was baptised in York. |
By 1861 |
John Farndale the Younger was a waggoner in
Eskdaleside. |
28 July 1861 |
Henry Farndale, son of Joseph and Margaret Farndale,
was baptised in York. |
1861 |
Joseph Farndale (later Chief Constable of
Birmingham) was working as a drainer, aged 19, in Eskdaleside. |
14 July 1862 |
By 1862, Joseph Farndale was a police constable: Middlesbrough Police News: Disorderlies: George Robinson was charged with using
foul and disgraceful language to PC Farndale on Saturday night last, and also
allowing his ferocious dog to go at large unmuzzled. Fined 20s, or 28 days
imprisonment. (Stockton Herald, South Durham and Cleveland
Advertiser, 18 July 1862) |
25 August 1862 |
Middlesbrough Police News: Disorderlies: William Reilly was charged by PC
Farndale with being drunk and riotous on Saturday evening in Durham Street.
Fined 10s including costs or 14 days to Northallerton. (Stockton Herald, South Durham and Cleveland
Advertiser, 29 August 1862) |
24 April 1863 |
Stockton Herald, South
Durham and Cleveland Advertiser, 24 April 1863 Middlesbrough Police News STEALING BOOTS – Edward
M’Quinnal, of Stockton, was charged by John Conner with stealing a pair of
boots from his stall in the market on Saturday night last. Prosecutor stated
that at 10 o’clock he saw them safe, and shortly afterwards saw prisoner
about his stall, and while he was engaged with his back to him, prisoner had
gone away, and he (Conner), missed a pair of boots. He followed after prisoner,
and in about twenty yards overtook him and asked if he had got a pair of
boots from the stall, at the same time taking him by the collar, and saying
he would give him in charge of the police. Prisoner said what boots, and
dropped them to the ground. He called on PC Fandall [sic] to take him on the
charge. Their value were 7s 6d. Committed to Northallerton for one month of
hard labour. |
3 October 1863 |
York Herald, 3 October 1863: Police Court, Middlesbrough
on Tees: John Dooley, shoemaker, was
charged with having been drunk and riotous in Dacre Street, on 26th
inst. Fined 10s. Isabella Dooley, wife of the previous defendant, was charged
with having been drunk, and with having assaulted policeman Farndale in the execution
of his duty at the time and place above mentioned. Fine Ł1, but in default of
payment was committed to the House of Correction for 28 days. |
31 October 1863 |
York Herald, 7 November 1863: Police Court, Middlesbrough
on Tees: Jane Hamilton Sparke, aged nine
years, was charged by policeman Farndale, with having been picking pockets in
the Market place, on the 31st ult. The officer, who was on duty in
plain clothes, caught the juvenile thief in the act of picking a woman’s
pocket, and immediately took her into custody. In consequence of the tenderness
of years, the magistrates committed the prisoner to the York Industrial
School for five years. |
24 January 1864 |
Mary Farndale, daughter of Joseph and Margaret
Farndale, was born in York. She married Thomas French in York in 1886. They
had four children. Mary probably died in Pontefract in 1915. |
4 April 1864 |
Stockton Herald, South Durham
and Cleveland Advertiser, 4 April 1864 Middlesbrough Police News,
Monday December 7th AGGRAVATED OFFENCE – John
Melone, a youth twenty years of age, was charged with being drunk and riotous
in Danby Place, and with assaulting William Spence, PC Farndale and Inspector
Bowes. It appeared he had misbehaved himself in a house, when a cry was
raised for a policeman and William pence going into the house turned him out.
He struck, kicked and drew his knife, and while the police officers were
taking him to the lock up he was very violent. For being drunk and riotous he
was fined 10s or go to prison 14 days; for assaulting Spence he was fined 20s
and in default one moth’s imprisonment; and for the assault on the policeman
10s for each offence, or 14 days. |
16 July 1864 |
Hannah Farndale, daughter of William and Sarah Farndale,
was born in Egton. Hannah Farndale married Robert Heywood in 1883. He was a
clog block maker, and later an ironstone miner, in Loftus. Hannah Heywood
died in 1956 and was buried at Loftus cemetery. |
9 July 1864 |
By 1864, Joseph Farndale had been promoted to
Sergeant: York Herald, 15 July 1864: MIDDLESBROUGH POLICE NEWS,
Monday July 11th Before E Gilkes (Mayor), J Richardson
and HWF Bolckow Esqrs Felony – Elizabeth Mulligan
was charged with having stolen two pounds and a half of mutton from the stall
of Geo. Milner in the Butcher’s Market on Saturday night last. Complainant
said he was a butcher, and had a stall in the market, and on Saturday night,
whilst he was serving some customers, defendant came up. He had his back to
the defendant, and after she had left the stall he missed the mutton.
Complainant immediately followed, and found it under her shawl. He valued it
as 1s 8d. Sergt Farndale said he saw the prisoner on Saturday night, when she
said she had taken a glass of drink, or else would not have taken the meat.
She had only 8 1/2d in her possession. Committed for 21 days hard labour at Northallerton. York Herald, 16 July 1864: MIDDLESBROUGH STEALING MUTTON – At the borough court, on Monday,
Elizabeth Mullighan, married woman, was charged by George Milner, butcher,
with stealing 2 ˝ lbs of mutton, value 1s 8d, from his stall in the market,
on the night of the 9th inst. Prisoner went up to the stall, and after
handling some meat, was seen to put the piece of mutton under her arm. She was
charged with the theft, when she ran away, but Sergeant Farndale, who was
close by, succeeded in capturing her. In defence, prisoner pleaded that she
would not have stolen the mutton if she had not been in drink. Committed to
Northallerton for twenty one days’ hard labour. |
7 April 1865 |
Stockton Herald, South
Durham and Cleveland Advertiser Middlesbrough Police News,
Monday December 7th HAWKING WITHOUT LICENCE – James
Todd was charged by Sergeant Farndale with hawking pots without a licence at
Port Darlington on Monday last. Committed fourteen days hard labour. |
17 May 1865 |
John Farndale the Elder was buried at Egton Bridge. |
6 November 1865 |
Joseph Farndale (later Chief Constable of
Birmingham), a police sergeant of Middlesbrough, married Jane Newton, the
daughter of a coachman, at Middlesbrough Parish Church. |
3 March 1866 |
Joseph Farndale the Older, by then a widower, a
labourer of St Laurence Brickyard in York, married Jane Hodgson in the
Register Office in York. |
13 November 1866 |
John William Farndale, son of Joseph Farndale (later
Chief Constable of Birmingham) and Jane Farndale, was born in Stockton. |
2 November 1867 |
By November 1867 he was a
police inspector. York Herald, 2 November
1867: Middlesbrough SUDDEN DEATH OF A CHILD
– On Tuesday last an inquest was heard before TC Sowerby Esq, deputy coroner,
on view of the body of Michael Brannan, a child seven weeks old. Ann Murray
said she lived next door to Mrs Brannan, and about half past seven on Monday
morning she was called in to see the child, which was lying in a cradle
quiet, dead, but warm. Dr Dickenson deposed that he made a post mortem
examination of the body of the deceased and from the internal appearance he
was convinced that it had been suffocated. The coroner stated that about a
year ago he held an inquest on the body of another of Brannan’s children who
had died in a similar manner, and he had ordered a post mortem examination to
see if there had been foul play. There was no evidence to show that there
had. Inspector Farndale had made inquiries round about the neighbourhood
relative to the death of the deceased. Verdict: “Died from suffocation,
though by what means there is not sufficient evidence to show.” |
22 May 1868 |
Northern Weekly Gazette,
22 May 1868: ANOTHER BEERHOUSE OFFENCE
– William Shaw, beerhouse-keeper, was charged by Superintendent Saggerson
with permitting several persons to play at dice for money in his house, in
Wilson Street, on the 16th inst, Inspector Farndale and John
Pickerill proved this charge. Fined 9s. ANOTHER BEERHOUSE OFFENCE
– Joseph Quigley was charged by Superintendent Saggerson with permitting
violent, disorderly and quarrelsome conduct upon his premises on the 16th
inst. Inspector Farndale proved this case, and defendant was fined 15s. |
5 September 1868 |
York Herald, 5 September
1868: Durham THE SUPERINTENDANT OF
DURHAM POLICE FORCE. Last night week, the adjourned meeting of the City of
Durham Watch Committee was held in the Mayor’s Chamber, Guildhall (the Mayor
Presiding), to consider the testimonials of ten candidates for the office of
superintendent of police selected at last meeting. Shortly after the business
commenced, a deputation, consisting of Mr Joseph Taylor, publican, and Mr
Dawson, painter, was introduced to present a memorial, numerously signed by
the inhabitants, praying that the committee would allow Superintendent Beard
to withdraw his resignation. The memorial received, and the committee
proceeded to select five candidates from the ten already retained. The
following is a list of those retained: Inspector Farndale, Middlesbrough;
Supt Jas Jarvis, Aylesbury; Inspector John Shields, City of York; Sergeant
Woodward, Durham County Constabulary; and inspector Wilson, Salford. The
meeting then adjourned until Thursday. |
9 May 1869 |
DEATH OF A NEW BORN
CHILD AT FULFORD. On Monday last, an inquest was held at the Bay Horse public
house, Fulford, before J P Wood Esq, on view of the body of a new born female
child, the daughter of Harriet Scott, who was in the service of Mr John
Feather, of the above village. On Sunday morning she gave birth to the
deceased, and shortly afterwards Jane Farndale, her fellow servant, found the
dead body of the child wrapped in a petticoat under the bed. Mr North of this
city, surgeon, made a post mortem examination of the body, and found that the
child had breathed to a considerable extent, but whether that respiration
took place before or after complete birth he was not able to say. Here were
no indications which enabled him to form any opinion as to the cause of
death. Scott was only hired by Mr Feather in January last. The jury returned
a verdict that the deceased was “Found dead under a bed, but how or by what
means she came by her death there is not sufficient evidence to satisfy the
jury”. It is intended to take proceedings against the mother of the child for
the attempt to conceal its birth. (York Herald, 15 May
1869) Fulford is immediately
south of York. The Sunday of the incident was 9 May 1869. |
29 May 1869 |
In 1869, Joseph Farndale
became a Chief Superintendent, with a move to the Chesterfield Borough Force: On Tuesday the members
of the Corporation met for the purpose of choosing a Superintendent for the
Borough Police n place of Mr Stevens, who had retired. There were fifteen
members of the Corporation present, but the press being excluded, we are
unable to give their names. Five persons had been selected from the list of
applicants, and the Council first proceeded to vote for four out of the five
when the votes stood as follows 13 – Farndale,
Middlesbro’ 13 – Shields, York 8 – Jones, Salford 7 – Else, Chesterfield 0 – Leonard The two lowest were
struck out, and the Council voted for two out of three s follows: Farndale – 11 Shields – 10 Jones – 2 The contest then lay
between Farndale and Shields, and the final vote stood as follows: Farndale – 8 Shields – 7 Mr Farndale, of
Middlesbro’, was then declared elected and the meeting broke up. (Derbyshire Times) |
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At the same time, Joseph Farndale was appointed
Chief Constable of Chesterfield Police, a post which he held until 1871.
THE POLICE INSPECTOR – Mr Farndale, inspector of the
Middlesbro’ police force, has been appointed chief constable of Chesterfield,
as successor to Mr Stephens, now superintendent of Rochdale force. (York Herald) Derbyshire Courier, 5 June
1869: THE NEW SUPERINTENDENT OF
POLICE. Mr Farndale, formerly
inspector of the Middlesbro’ police, arrived in Chesterfield on Monday last,
and commenced his new duties as superintendent of police for this borough. We
earnestly wish him success in his new office. The following appeared in a
Middlesbro’ paper: On Tuesday last Inspector
Farndale of the Middlesbro’ Police force, was appointed Chief Superintendent
of Police for the borough of Chesterfield, Between seven and eight years ago,
Mr Farndale, when scarcely twenty years of age, entered the Middlesbro’ force
as a constable. Under Chief Superintendent Saggerson he has been gradually
promoted through various stages to the position of Inspector – the duties of which
he has satisfactorily discharged for some time,. By his gentlemanly manners
and thorough efficiency as an officer, Mr Farndale has gained the respect of
all classes at Middlesbro’; and we have no doubt he will fill the responsible
office to which he has been elected with credit to himself and advantage to
the community along whom he is placed. It speaks well for our police force
that Mr Farndale has been selected out of a number of applicants; and that on
two previous occasions of a similar nature he stood second in regard to votes. Derbyshire Times, 26 June
1869: PRESENTATION TO
SUPERINTENDENT FARNDALE. We have much
pleasure in noting that Mr Farndale, the recently appointed chief
Superintendent of the Chesterfield borough force, has been presented by the
Middlesborough Police Force and a few friends, with a handsome gold watch
bearing the following inscription: “Presented to Inspector Farndale by the
Middlesborough Police Force and a few friends, as a mark of respect, on
leaving to take command of the Chesterfield constabulary – June 9, 1869”. Sheffield Daily Telegraph,
13 July 1869 ANOTHER ROBBERY – Margaret
Daley, a prostitute, was charged with stealing from the person of one George
Dove 35s on the 11th inst at Chesterfield. Superintendent Farndale
asked for remand in this case also until today (Tuesday), which was granted. Derbyshire Times, 14 July
1869: Before the rising of the
Court, Supt Farndale of the Borough Police addressing the Bench said he was
sorry he was not in attendance when the two little girls were tried for
stealing a pocket handkerchief, but from the remarks which had fallen from
the Bench, it was necessary that he should make some explanation. On Tuesday
night Mr Robinson, surgeon, sent for an officer and handed the two little
girls into custody, for picking the woman Yeoman’s pocket. He said he was in
his surgery and saw them work around the woman and one got the handkerchief
and handed it to the other girl, who worked it round her foot and afterwards
concealed it. When they had got some distance they stopped to examine it and
they then went away. He (Mr Farndale) went to see Mr Robinson about the
matter, and he said from the way in which the little girls took the
handkerchief he had no doubt they were expert pickpockets. Ad there had been
several complaints of parties having handkerchiefs stolen, and only on
Saturday last a woman had her handkerchief which had a sovereign in it,
taken, he thought he might have dropped upon the guilty parties; but had he
been aware that the woman was in the habit of playing with the children he
should have taken a different course in the case. Derbyshire Courier, 17
July 1869 … Superintendent
Farndale explained to the bench with reference to the little girls charged
with picking a pocket of a handkerchief, that it was in consequence of Dr
Robison informing him that he had seen the girls working around the
prosecutrix in the manner of professional pickpockets … There are a large number of
similar articles in 1869 not all repeated here. |
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By July 1869, he was
reported in the public offices of Billet Master, Inspector of Nuisances,
Inspector and Registrar of Lodging Houses and Superintendent of Borough
Police (Derbyshire Courier, 3 July 1869) By August 1869, he had
been given the office of Inspector and Registrar of Lodging Houses (Derbyshire
Courier, 7 August 1869). By 6 November 1869, Joseph
Farndale had the civic titles in Chesterfield of Billet Master and Inspector
of Nuisances (article in the Derbyshire Courier, 6 November 1869). |
2 August 1869 |
The Derbyshire Times, 7
August 1869: Head Constable Office, 2nd
Aug 1869 TO THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
BOROUGH OF CHESTERFIELD GENTLEMEN. I have to report
that during the quarter ending 31st July, 87 persons were taken
into custody by the police, and 12 summoned; of those, 5 were committed for
trial, 79 summarily convicted, and 15 discharged. The police force was inspected
by Captain Egee, her Majesty’s inspector of Constabularies for the Northern
District, on the 23rd ult. He suggested some alterations in the
books, that an officer should always be in charge of the police office, and
strongly recommended that a lock up should be built. In consequence of so many
robberies taking place in brothels, I felt it my duty to lay informations
against several of the occupiers, and on the 13th of July last
Thomas Sims and Elizabeth Nichols, Cross Keys Passage, and Ann Dickin,
Wheeldon lane were committed to take their tral at the next quarter Sessions.
Since then the number of offences and disorderly houses have greatly
diminished. In conclusion I beg to
state that since my appointment the members of the force have been attentive
and active in the discharge of their various duties. I have the honour to be,
Gentlemen Your most obedient servant JOSEPH FARNDALE, Head
constable 3rd of August
1869 The Sanitary Inspectors’
Report was read as follows: TO THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
BOROUGH OF CHESTERFIELD GENTLEMEN. I beg
respectfully to inform you that during the past quarter I have inspected
forty six nuisances as entered in the presentment and report books, most of
which have been removed as soon as possible after official notices have been
given, but there are a few cases ot yet remedied and to enforce which I shall
take legal proceedings. Since the last quarterly
meeting the Sanitary Committee have held six meetings (the ordinary and three
special) they have selected a very eligible and convenient site for the
erection of slaughter houses, which was confirmed by the Council at a special
meeting held on the 5th ult. Since then the plans have been
approved, contracts entered into, and the work is progressing satisfactorily,
ad will be completed in a few months, when slaughtering in the shambles and
probably some other places will be discontinued. I have the honour to be,
Gentlemen Your most obedient servant JOSEPH FARNDALE, Sanitary
Inspector |
4 September 1869 |
In the Derbyshire Chronicle on 4 September 1869,
there were a lot of articles relating to the “Black List” including: John Andrew, Old Fountain In, applied for a renewal
of his licence but was objected to by Chief Superintendent Farndale, on the
ground that his spirit licence was stopped two years ago – Licence refused. Thomas Gilliatt, Wheat Sheaf, Packer’s Row, Chief
Superintendent Farndale said this applicant had been summoned for refusing
the billet soldiers in August 1867. Granted. John Silcock, Princes Concert Room, Wheeldon Lane
was opposed by Chief Superintendent Farndale on the ground that he harboured
improper characters. Evidence was given that the applicant harboured
prostitutes and thieves. Refused. John Spowage, Cross Keys, Knifesmith gate, was
opposed by Chief Superintendent Farndale, on the ground that he had been
convicted in 1868, and also that he harboured improper characters. Refused. |
20 October 1869 |
Derbyshire Times, 20
October 1869 THE CHESTERFIELD POLCE
FORCE. On Friday evening last, the Chesterfield Watch Committee, acting under
the recommendation of Supt Farndale, raised the wages of each police officer
1s per week, so that third class constables begin at 19s, and the others
proportionately. They also decided to give 1d per day extra for three years,
and 2d per day etra for six years’ service, and as nearly the whole of the
force have six years service in, they will receive the desired advantage. A
merit class was also established so that for meritorious conduct an officer
will be entitled to 1s per week extra. |
20 November 1869 |
Derbyshire Times, 20
November 1869: ROBBERY FROM THE PERSON.
James Lory, Alfred Fod, ad Henry Briddon, three notorious characters, were
charged with assaulting and stealing from the person of one Peter Parks, of
Wingerworth, one leather purse and Ł1 7s 6d in Wheeldon lane on the 14th
inst. Head constable Farndale said since the prisoners were apprehended he
had discovered that the offence was committed in the county, and he must
therefore ask the Mayor to discharge them. The prisoners were then
discharged, and re apprehended by the county police. |
11 December 1869 |
SAVAGE ASSAULT – About two o’clock on Tuesday
morning, as Police constable Fryer, of the Chesterfield Borough Police, was going
his rounds in St Mary’s gate he heard loud cries for assistance …
Superintendent Farndale briefly narrated the facts of the case as given above
and asked for a remand until Monday next which was granted. (Salisbury and Winchester Journal) |
18 December 1869 |
Derbyshire Courier, 18
December 1869: THE NEW SLAUGHTER HOUSES THE NEW SLAUGHTER HOUSES
will be ready for use on and after January 1st 1870, and will be
let at an annual rental of Ł7 each, rates and water included. Application to
be made to: Mr J Farndale, Sanitary
Inspector PUBLIC NOTICE After the 31st
December next ensuing, the Slaughtering of Animals will not be PERMITTED to take place in the Shambles, situated in
the borough of Chesterfield. By the Order of the
Sanitary Committee Mr J Farndale, Sanitary
Inspector. |
25 December 1869 |
Derbyshire Times, 25
December 1869: An extract of the evidence
in the trial of William Connor, a labourer of Chesterfield who had been
charged with cutting and wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm
in Church Walk, Chesterfield: Prisoner: If you tell the
truth about that knife (he was taking to another witness, John Smth), I gave
your wife a gill of beer for it. Superintendent Farndale:
Then you don’t deny it was your knife? Prisoner: No Sir. Mr Bluett, surgeon: At
about one o’clock o Sunday morning the prosecutor was brought into my surgery
by Superintendent Farndale. He was bleeding from a wound in the left side. … |
Early 1870 |
Derbyshire Courier, 8
January 1870 EXPOSING DISEASED MEAT FOR
SALE William Staple, a farmer
of Aldwick, was charged with exposing 48 lbs of beef unfit for food of man in
the market on 18 December 1869. Head Constable Farndale
said he bought the meat in question before the Mayor, and he ordered it to be
destroyed. The defendant admitted that the beef was his. Derbyshire Times, 22
January 1870 When two teenagers (13 and
12) were charged with stealing 5s from an old man, Superintendent Farndale
gave evidence When the children were given into custody they said he had
given them the money and wanted to take liberties with them. He did not lock
them up but ordered them to come here this morning and make their statement.
Sheffield Daily Telegraph,
3 February 1870: Superintendent Farndale
was elected Inspector of Weights and Measures, at a salary of Ł25 per year,
the appointment being until 9th November next. In the same paper: The
Sanitary Inspector. This report was read, and the Inspector tendered his
resignation … Councillor Bdot was very sorry at the intimation. The matter
was in good hands … Ald Black said the resignation was determined because of
the increasing duties devolving on Superintendent Farndale under the separate
commission … Councillor Oliver called attention to the inefficient
arrangements in the new slaughter houses. The wheels and locks were not
sufficiently good. Councillor JW Rooth said that before he came into the Council the contract
was let, and the pattern of wheels taken from his. If they wanted them on a
newer principle they must alter them. With his wheels he could draw a bullock
up 500 tons (loud laughter). Sheffield Independent, 3
February 1870: INSPECTOR OF WEIGHTS AND
MEASURES. The Town Clerk said that now the Lord Chancellor had appointed
gentlemen to sit on the commission of the peace, it was necessary for them to
appoint an inspector of weights and measures, and it had been stated that it
would be more than satisfactory to give the officer a salary rather than a
fee out of each prosecution. After a desultory discussion, Supt Farndale was
appointed a t a salary of Ł25 a year. Sheffield Independent, 5 February
1870: The Factory Act. Mr.
Superintendent Joseph Farndale was appointed inspector for the borough, in
accordance with the provisions of the Factory Act. The Derbyshire Courier, 5
February 1870: THE HEAD CONSTABLE’S
REPORT Chief Superintendent’s
Office 31st January 1870 TO THE MAYOR AND GENTLEMEN
OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF CHESTERFIELD GENTLEMEN, I beg to report
that during the past quarter there has been a slight decrease in indictable
offences as compared with the previous quarter of the previous year; but more
than double the number of cases have been dealt with summarily. The conduct of the
officers and constables with two exceptions has been good, one having been
discharged and the other reduced from second to third class constable. I am, Gentlemen Your most obedient servant JOSH FARNDALE At the same meeting,
Joseph Farndale was appointed the Government Inspector under the Factories
Act. Derbyshire Times, 12
February 1870 In an extract from a
published letter from a ratepayer to the town council: They appoint
Superintendent Farndale inspector of weights and measures at a salary of
about Ł25 a year (about 1s a week), and, strange to say, in fixing his
salary, nobody seems to have asked what time would be occupied by these
duties, but simply what the fees would produce. I do ot know what salary is
attached to this office of sanitary Inspector which the Superintendent gives
up, but I doubt not the weights and measures at Ł25 a year is a much better
thing. Please find out and tell us what the late Inspector got. |
5 February 1870 |
Derbyshire Times and Chesterfield Herald, 26
February 1870 and repeated 2 March 1870: Borough of Chesterfield, Police
Clothing. The WATCH COMMITTEE will receive tenders for 22 coats, 35 pairs of
trousers, 26 pairs of boots and 13 helmets to be supplied not later than 1st
May next. All Tenders are to be submitted before Saturday 5th March next.
Joseph Farndale, Chief Constable. |
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Derbyshire Times, 8 October 1870 FIVE SHILLINGS REWARD LOST on Friday evening, between St Helen’s I and
Stonegravels Bar, a brown paper parcel containing two small account books and
mechanical drawings. The articles are perfectly useful to anyone but the
owner. Apply to Supt FARNDALE Police Office, Chesterfield. Derbyshire Times, 10 December 1870: THE MEAT INSPECTOR. After a long discussion
relative to the resignation of Mr Burton one of the Meat Inspectors, it was
finally resolved that Supt Farndale officiate for the next three months. |
By 1871 |
John Farndale the Younger was a quarry waggoner in
Eskdaleside, living at Riggs Cottage, Sleights. Joseph Farndale the Older was a carter of bricks at
Brick Yard Lane, St Nicholas, York. John Farndale Junior was a farm worker at Hunt
House, Goathland. Samuel Sanders Farndale was a farm worker with the
Marshall family on Churchdale Farm, Egton. William Farndale (born 1859), was a servant to the
Styan family in Easingwold. |
1871 |
Sarah Farndale, daughter of Joseph and Jane
Farndale, was born in York. She died aged 1 in 1873. |
22 April 1871 |
Sheffield Independent, 22 April 1871: CHESTERFIELD. Bad Meat. John Arthur, New Square, was
charged by Mr Superintendent Farndale, Sanitary Inspector, with being in
possession of 24 lbs of pork, unfit for food… |
5 August 1871 |
Derbyshire Courier, 5 August 1871 THE HEAD CONSTABLE’S REPORT Head Constable’s Office 1st August 1871 TO THE MAYOR AND GENTLEMEN OF THE CONCIL OF THE
BOROUGH OF CHESTERFIELD Gentlemen. I beg to state that since your last
meeting the town has been free from offences of a serious nature; that the
conduct of the offices and constables with one exception has been good, and
they have been active in the discharge of their various duties. There has
been a considerable decrease in indictable offences, as compared with the
corresponding quarter of the previous year, and a slight increase in cases
determined summarily. I am, Gentlemen Your Obedient Servant J Farndale Head Constable |
30 August 1871 |
Daily Gazette for Middlesbrough, 30 August 1871: PROMOTION OF A MIDDLESBOROUGH POLICEMAN. The friends
of Inspector Farndale, who left Middlesborough two years ago to become chief
constable of Chesterfield, will be glad to learn that he is one of two candidates
selected by the watch Committee of Leicester, out of sixty candidates, to
fill the office of chief constable of that important town. The applicant
included a colonel and a captain in the army, and a detective inspector, the
two selected being Inspector Farndale and Colonel Vivian. The appointment
will be made at the next Council meeting. Mr Farndale joined the
Middlesborough Police Force as a Private. |
16 December 1871 |
John Farndale, a labourer of Harper’s Yard, York,
married Elizabeth Walker at the Register Office in York. |
27 October 1871 |
Joseph Farndale was appointed Chief Constable of
Leicester Police, a post which he held until 1882 (11 years). APPOINTMENT OF MR FARNDALE. Mr Farndale, so highly
respected while in the Middlesbrough Police Force, and to whose probable
promotion we lately alluded – was elected on Tuesday by a large majority as
Chief Superintendent of Leicester. York Herald, 30 September 1871: POLICE APPOINTMENT. On Wednesday, Mr Joseph
Farndale, a native of Eskdaleside, and formerly a member of the North Riding
police force, was elected head constable at Leicester by a considerable
majority. Mr Farndale has been superintendent of police at Chesterfield. Derbyshire Advertiser and Journal, 6 October 1871: APPOINTMENT OF A CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR LEICESTER. The
appointment if Chief Constable took place on Tuesday week, and resulted in
the election oof Superintendent Farndale, of the Chesterfield Police. Shortly after his appointment, on 19 December 1871,
Leicester police ceased to be responsible for fire fighting and Leicester
Borough Fire Brigade was created. In 1872, Joseph Farndale called for a
change in image, replacing long frock coats with tunics, heavy rattles with a
whistle and chain and high silk hats with lighter caps. He also introduced a
probationary period of up to 5 weeks during which time a police officer
required to prove his suitability for role. In 1878, sergeants of the Borough
wrote to Joseph Farndale to complain about the practice of turning off street
lights during summer months. He appears to have continued to live at
Chesterfield. |
20 January 1872 |
Leicester Chronicle, 20 January 1872: A REPREHENSIBLE PRACTICE. The thoughtless and dangerous practice of
throwing orange peel on the causeways was commented upon by the mayor … He called the attention of Head Constable
Farndale to the circumstances and he hoped he would give instructions to his
men to remove the orange peel from the footpaths whenever they saw it, and
that persons would refrain from the culpable habit of endangering the limbs
of their fellow creatures. With the aid of the police, and the cooperation of
the more reflective portion of the public, it is hoped a check will be put
upon this abominable nuisance. |
20 April 1872 |
Leicester Chronicle, 20 April 1872: INSPECTION OF THE COUNTY CONSTABULARY AND THE
BOROUGH POLICE FORCE On Wednesday last, the County Constabulary Force
were inspected at the Corn Exchange by Colonel Cobb… At one o’clock the
Borough Police Force assembled at the Corn Exchange for inspection under the
command of the Head Constable (Mr Farndale) … |
30 May 1872 |
Thomas S Farndale, son of John and Susannah
Farndale, was baptised at Goathland. Thomas married Sarah Sawdon in Loftus in
1910. He was an ironstone miner. He died in Loftus in 1938. |
6 July 1872 |
Louisa Farndale, daughter of John and Elizabeth
farndale, was born in York. She married Joseph John Day or Henry Archie Young
in 1907 in Romford. |
27 August 1872 |
Chichester Express and West Sussex Journal, 27
August 1872: Leicester was also the scene of a serious
disturbance on Saturday night. As eleven o’clock dew near a large concourse
of persons had assembled at the Old Haymarket, the principal thoroughfare,
and shortly afterwards the crowd was considerably augmented, until it
numbered several thousands, buy those who had been turned out of the vaults
&c in the neighbourhood. A large body of police, under the charge of
Chief Constable Farndale, however, kept them moving for some time. At length
one of the mob, named James Stevens, a shoe fisher, who was the worse for
liquor, declined to move on and struck the police. He was at once taken into
custody, when an attempt was made to rescue him. A large number of policemen
then rushed to the aid of their comrade when some of the mb began to throw
stones, which struck some of the police, one of whom was also struck with a
ginger beer bottle. For a little time it appeared as though this slight
skirmish would lead to serious consequences, but the police obtained complete
power over their prisoner, and formed in line with their staves drawn at the
end of the street. He was quickly conveyed up a bye street to the police
station where he was charged with assaulting two of the officers. This
coupled with the appearance of a reinforcement of police seemed to act as a
deterrent, and the crowd became less dense and more scattered. A successful
effort was then made to clear the streets, the spectators being driven before
the police, with staves drawn, up the various thoroughfares, and by half past
twelve the riot was suppressed. Leicester Daily Post, 28 August 1872: FIRE IN LEICESTER LAST NIGHT About nine o’clock last night a fire which at one
time threatened to be desolating in its effects, broke out in the shop of
Messrs T Tacey & Sons, drapers &c, Granby Street. Chief Constable Farndale was passing down the street
a little before nine, and saw several persons standing, looking up at the
windows above the shop, from which smoke was issuing. Seeing at once what was
the matter he immediately despatched messengers to the Borough Fire Brigade,
for Mr Tacey’s son, who lives in Leicester, and for Mr Tacey himself, who
resides at Humberstone. The brigade was on the spot a few minutes afterwards,
and the hose having been attached to the street main, was soon set to play
upon the building. The flames did not make their appearance till the
door was forced open when they burst forth with a rather threatening aspect.
Some fears were expressed regarding the safety of the adjoining property, but
happily beyond that caused by the water in one of the upper rooms of the Swan
Hotel, no other damage was done. The efforts of the firemen were principally directed
to the front shop, and the flames were quenched in a very short time. A
ladder was laced against the window of the first storey, and an entrance
effected there, but it appears the fire was wholly confined to the ground
floor. The counters and several of the other fittings were completely burned,
and the entire stock destroyed. We understand the loss is partially covered
by insurance. The Day’s Doings, 31 August 1872: From the many manifestations of disapproval
evidenced in Leicester during the past week by the issuing of a magisterial
order requiring that all public houses be closed, in accordance with the
provisions of the Licensing Act, by eleven o’clock at night, it was generally
anticipated that Saturday night would have witnessed a very serious tumult. Accordingly every precaution was adopted by the
local authorities to guard against a disturbance, a considerable number of
county police being drafted into the town and held in reserve, while all the
available borough force was out on duty. In their efforts to preserve the
peace, the magistrates were well aided by the publicans, most of whom,
especially the occupiers of vaults, took the precaution of putting up their
shutters by half past ten o'clock, and intimating to their customers the
desirableness of withdrawing quietly at the appointed hour. As eleven o’clock drew near a large concourse of
persons had assembled at the Old Haymarket, the principal thoroughfare, and
shortly afterwards the crowd was considerably augmented, until it numbered
several thousands, by those who had been turned out of the vaults etc in the
neighbourhood. Most of these appear to have assembled out of sheer
curiosity to see a ‘row’ which had been talked about, while others seemed
evidently ready to join in a disturbance, if one were started, and began to
assemble in groups, discussing and denouncing the new law. A large body of police under the charge of Chief
Constable Farndale, however, kept them from moving for some time, until at
length a few of the more turbulent seemed determined to ‘make a stand’, which
led to cheers from their partisans and groans from the police. The later however acted with great forbearance,
until at length one of the mob, named James Stevens, a shoe finisher, who was
the worse for liquor, declined to move on, and struck one of the police. He
was at once taken into custody, when an attempt was made to rescue him. A
large number of policemen then rushed to the aid of their comrade, when the
mob began to throw stones, which struck some of the police, one of whom was
also struck with a ginger beer bottle. … A successful effort was then made to clear the
streets, the spectators being driven before the police, with staves drawn, up
the various thoroughfares, when the large majority, evidently having seen
enough, and being warned that they would have to take the consequences,
deemed it discreet to retire, the town being perfectly quiet by half past
twelve o’clock. |
7 September 1872 |
John Farndale Junior, then a miner of Egton, married
Susannah Smith of Pickering at the Parish Church, Egton. |
18 September 1872 |
Leicester Guardian, 18 September 1872 At the Town Hall on Friday, the Mayor called the
attention of Mr Farndale, the Chief Constable, to the practice of flying
kites in the streets, and pointed out the danger of it both to foot
passengers and those who were driving, as it was liable to frighten the
horses. It had been complained of in the papers and otherwise. He had no wish
to debar children from enjoying themselves, but that was not the way to do
it. Mr Farndale said he had given instructions to the police to report all
cases to the Local Board. |
21 September 1872 |
A large number of various articles showing Chief
Constable Farndale’s evidence in a lot of court cases is not reproduced here.
For instance: Leicester Daily Post, 21 September 1872: THEFT. William Harper, on remand, was charged with
stealing a shirt, the property of William Dalby, pawnbroker, Belgrave gate,
on the 12th inst. The evidence has been published. Mr Farndale stated that
there had been communication with the authorities at Brixton, and had found
that the prisoner was on a ticket of leave, having been sentenced to seven
years penal servitude for felony. He was committed to the sessions. |
4 October 1872 |
Leicester Journal, 4 October 1872: NOTTINGHAM NATIONAL DOG SHOW. … In the St Bernard’s (rough),
Chief Constable Farndale is awarded second honours with his dog Pluto, aged 2
years and 4 months. Leicester Chronicle, 5 October 1872 LEICESTER RACES … A posse of police under the superintendence of
Head Constable Farndale, were engaged in the preservation of order at the
course. |
2 November 1872 |
Leicester Chronicle, 2 November 1872: We have no lack of information certainly, concerning
the doings and misdoings of the population of Leicester. The latest
contribution to the public store of knowledge on this head has been supplied
by Mr Farndale, the Head Constable, who has presented to the Chairman and
Gentlemen of the Watch Committee of this borough the Annual Police
Statistical Returns for the year ending Sept 29. … Leicester Daily Post, 9 November 1872: In a speech by the Mayor: Nor must one forget Mr Farndale, for the efficiency
he has shown in placing the cases before the magistrates had been beyond all
praise. He believed Mr Farndale had the confidence of the whole bench, and
that the force over which he had presided was now well disciplined and in
efficient working order. |
7 December 1872 |
Leicester Chronicle, 7 December 1872: DISORDERLY. Two boys names Elijah and Thos Taylor
were charged with being disorderly on Tuesday night … Head Constable Farndale
said he had frequently had complaints about boys annoying the teachers at
these schools, and had in consequence been obliged to send out men in plain
clothes. |
1873 |
Chief Constable Joseph Farndale formed the Leicester
Borough Police brass band and over the succeeding years they gave concerts in
the town’s public parks. |
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Again there are multiple articles about Joseph
Farndale and his evidence in multiple court cases during 1873 including: Leicester Daily Post, 11 January 1873: THE LEICESTER LIBEL CASE THE ALDERMAN OF STONYGATE V A CAIN … Arthur Cain was charged with publishing a certain
malicious, slanderous libel, of and concerning Richard Harris and others…. Have you any particular reason for refusing to post a
bill that had not the printer’s name on it? Yes because I was told by Mr
Farndale not to post bills without the printer’s name on it. Is it true that a great number of bills were
circulated without the printer’s name? Yes. When you were called up by Mr Farndale, what did he
say to you? He said that there had been a deal of dissatisfaction about
election bills being posted on corners of streets, about the town, and there
were many complaints. He requested me ot to do it. Did Mr Farndale threaten you if you posted the bills
without the printer’s name? No, it was posting bills on streets without
permission. I promised not to do it. Did the unknown gentleman who asked you to post the
“Blue Pill” offer you a sovereign to do it? Yes … … What was the cause of the alleged libellous bill
appearing at all. It was because of this “Blue Pill”, and it was published
after the billposters had been called to the Town Hall by Mr Farndale, and
told that if they continued to go on positing bills without the printer’s name,
cognisance would be taken of it,… Leicester Daily Post, 13 February 1873: DINNER TO THE LEICESTER BOROUGH FORCE. As proof if
their appreciation of the zeal, energy, and efficiency which characterises
the borough constabulary, a few of the leading citizens of Leicester
entertained the members of the force at a dinner, which took place in the
Fish and Quart Inn, on Tuesday, and yesterday. … The event on this occasion
had a special feature of interest attached to it, inasmuch as the chief of
the force – Mr Farndale – presided, and he, giving the usual loyal and
patriotic toasts, in the course of his remarks complimented the members very
highly on the successful efficiency of the force. He expressed the feeling of
pleasure which it afforded him to be able to congratulate them on the fact
that in point of energy and ability, they were second to none, and were a
credit to the town. The toast of success to the town and trade of Leicester
was drunk with the utmost enthusiasm, and numerous personal toasts, including
the health of Mr Farndale, were equally well received, and heartily responded
to. The company sat till a late hour in the evening on each occasion, and the
mutual harmony of the meetings were pleasantly interspersed with songs. A
number of the Town Councillors, and others, were present. Leicester Daily Post, 3 March 1873: THE FLOOD SCHEME The article related to a Report of the Highway and
Sewerage Committee on the best means of preventing a recurrence of floods to
which the town is subjected in the neighbourhood of the river. MR ELLIS then
moved the adoption of the second part of the Highway and Sewerage Committee’s
Report. He explained the amount of inconvenience which was necessitated by
policemen having to apply to the Committee before prosecuting cases of a
frivolous nature, and said that the matter occupied the attention of the
Chief Constable for some time. He also referred to the extent to which the
solicitation of prostitution was being carried on in the town, and said it
was getting almost intolerable. Mr Farndale had sent out a man to apprehend
offenders, but nothing could be done until the case had been before the
Highways Committee and by that time the prostitute charged had generally left
the town for a time. Half of the time of the Committee was occupied in
investigating these cases. Mr Farndale had written to twenty of the largest
towns in the kingdom, and in every case prosecution was effected without the
authority of the Highways Committee. Leicester Daily Post, 2 April 1873: THE PRINCE OF WALES AT LEICESTER STATION. His Royal
Highness, the Prince of Wales, who is now on a visit to Lord Carrington, at
Melton Mowbray, passed through Leicester Station, last evening, en route to
that place … a considerable number of persons, including not a few ladies,
had assembled to see His Royal Highness, and Mr Farndale, the Chief
Constable, had a detachment of police on the spot to maintain order. The
Prince, who was attired in a light suit and deerstalker hat, and was smoking
a cigar, was greeted with cheers when the train arrived. … Leicester Daily Post, 17 April 1873: THE RETIREMENT OF MR PAGET FROM THE MAGISTERIAL
CLERKSHIP … Mr FARNDALE
also took the opportunity of acknowledging the many kindnesses he had
received from Mr Paget. He (Mr Farndale) had been in the police service for
about twelve years, and during that time had been connected with many police
courts, and had to work with many magistrate’s clerks, but from none of them
had he received more kindness and assistance than from Mr Paget. He was sure
he spoke the feelings of every member of the force when he expressed regret
at his leaving, and hoped he might live long to enjoy that quiet and
happiness to which his long service had so well entitled him. MR PAGET, who was almost inaudible, said the
expressions of confidence which one and all had uttered had been extremely
gratifying to him … He could not sit down without returning his thanks to Mr
Farndale and the police for their kindness … Northern Echo, 17 May 1873 PRESENTATION TO THE CHIEF CONSTABLE OF MIDDLESBROUGH In a speech by Edward Saggerson, their Chief
Constable: With regard to the men who have served here, Superintendent
Farndale, Inspector Horne, Mr Hopper, workhouse master, and others. We cannot
all rise to better positions, but still there is not a man in the force but
may improve his position, promotion is always to be obtained by good conduct
and energy … Leicester Daily Post, 19 July 1873 LEICESTER BOROUGH POLICE V COVENTRY CITY POLICE. A
match between eleven men of Leicester Borough Constabulary and a like number
of Coventry City Force, was played on the Bull Fields Ground, Coventry,
yesterday, and resulted in a glorious victory for the Leicester team. The
Leicester men left at 8am for Coventry, accompanied by their respected Chief,
Mr Farndale. Leicester Daily Post, 1 August 1873: LEICESTER BOROUGH POLICE ANNUAL HOLIDAY: … When the first lot had done justice to the good
things provided, the second party partook of a similar repast. The afternoon
was spent in the most enjoyable manner, Mr Farndale, who arrived at the Park
about two o’clock, and Rev AA Isaacs, doing what they could to add to the pleasure
of the men and their fair companions. After an excellent tea, the company
adjourned to the green, and the remainder of the evening passed in singing,
dancing etc, the band of course, tending considerably to enliven the
proceedings. Before starting on the return journey at eight o’clock, Mr
Farndale, in a few appropriate remarks, returned the thanks to Mr Isaacs on
behalf of the men, stating how much they appreciate and valued his kindness.
Mr Isaacs suitably replied, remarking that the day had been one of the most
pleasant in the whole year to him. He was very glad to see Mr and Mrs
Farndale present, as it had been the first occasion on which the chief had
accompanied the men … Leicester Daily Post, 9 August 1873 … Now that the plans have been accepted for the
new Municipal Buildings, and everything seems in a fair way for operations
being commenced, people in the town, who will have to find the where with
all, are beginning to grumble and ask what advantage the erection will be to
the general public when finished? True it is that the civic rulers may have a
chance of “reclining on velvet lining, with sunlight floating o’er” instead
of the hard cane bottomed chairs with which they have now to be content. The
local bench will then dispense justice in a place consistent with their
dignity; Mr Farndale will have a residence befitting his position; and all
his subordinates in any way connected with the conduct of town affairs will
be able to discharge their duties with more satisfaction to the public and
comfort to themselves. This is all as it should be, and there are very few
ratepayers who begrudge it … Leicester Daily Post, 20 September 1873: RAID UPON ALLEGED BETTING MEN IN LEICESTER Mr Farndale said that morning under warrant, he
entered the house of Thomas Oakey Potter, known as the Admiral Nelson, in
Humberstone Gate, and found the landlord and the other five defendants in the
bar. Inspectors Hickinbottom and Langdale accompanied him, and he told them
to search the defendant Potter’s house. The officers were now present, with
books and papers relating to betting which had been found upon the defendants. Leicester Daily Post, 8 November 1873: THE RETIRING MAYOR OF LEICESTER: … The Mayor: … Mr Farndale, the Chief of Police,
has always been at his post here and done his duty in the most admirable
manner, and has been well up in those cases he has had to bring before us. We
are much indebted to those officers for the manner in which they have
discharged their duties. It is a gratification to find from Mr Farndale’s
report – and a very excellent report it is – that there has been a decrease
in the number of cases of drunkenness before the court … |
21 June 1874 |
Mary Farndale, daughter of John and Susannah
Farndale, was baptised at Goathland. She married Fredercik Spencely in Egton
in 1899. |
12 August 1874 |
John Farndale was buried at Eskdaleside. |
5 November 1874 |
Mary Emily Farndale, daughter of John and Elizabeth farndale,
was born in York. Mary Emily Farndale, 22, married William Ernest Hitchcock,
23, a lithographic artist in 1896 in York. Mary Hitchcock died, aged 79, in
1953 in Shardlow, Derbyshire. |
1874 |
John Farndale, husband of Elizabeth, died in York. |
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Leicester Guardian, 25 February 1874: ANNIVERSARY DINNER OF THE LEICESTER POLICE FORCE Inspector Newell spoke … They had many privileges
since Mr Farndale had been in their midst, which they did not previously
enjoy. In fact before Mr Farndale came, he had only had one Sunday in 22
years, and the last was when he went to the Dublin Exhibition in 1851, but
now he had one every month. He had therefore great pleasure in proposing the
health of Mr Farndale – the toast was drunk with enthusiasm, the band playing
“For he’s a jolly good fellow.” Tune by the Band: “We’ll run ‘em in” which was
received with applause. MR FARNDALE:, in responding, said he begged to
tender his heartfelt thanks for the kind manner in which they had drunk his
health. Hr felt that the proposer had said a great deal more of him than he
was entitled. He might say however that since he had been there he had
endeavoured to do his duty to the best of his ability, both to the public and
to the force, and judging from the way they had received the toast, he might
fairly conclude that he had, to some extent, succeeded with them. Leicester Guardian, 6 May 1874: THE LATE ALD ELLIS. The funeral took place on
Thursday morning, at the cemetery… About thirty members of the Borough Police
Force, under the direction of Chief Constable Farndale, assembled a guard of
honour, being stationed on either side of the principal carriage roads on the
Cemetery. Leicester Daily Post, 14 November 1874: WATCH COMMITTEE The Watch Committee beg to report that, having
received an application from the Chief Constable for an increase in his
salary, they directed information to be procured from the town clerks of all
boroughs with a population of from 50,000 to 150,000 in habitants as to the
amount of direct and indirect salary paid to their chief of police, and
having regard to the information received, and also the very satisfactory
manner in which Mr Farndale performs the duties of his office, they recommend
the Council increase his salary from Ł250 to Ł350 per annum…. Now, in regard to Mr Farndale, they had in him a
most valuable officer … … and it was the unanimous opinion of the profession
that Mr Farndale was most deserving of the increase proposed … Since the appointment of Mr Farndale the borough had
increased and, he was happy to say, was increasing daily, and almost hourly
around them. … He was sure it was the opinion of all present that Mr Farndale
was, in every sense, a truly efficient officer, and the duties that were cast
upon him in the investigation of crime and the brining of criminals to
justice was indeed a very serious matter, and he thought that if they were to
look through all the towns of England they would not find a more truly
efficient person than Mr Farndale. He could tell them candidly that Mr
Farndale’s knowledge of the duties, not only of his office, but his general
knowledge of the criminal law, and the rules of evidence, and what was
necessary in order to establish a case, was, he might almost say,. Perfect –
equal to that of a professional man. Leicester Chronicle, 31 October 1874 In a letter to the Editor complaining about
Councillor Neale: … Is it true, also, that in a committee of the
Council last week, he voted for an advance of Ł100 upon the present high
salary of Mr Farndale? Unless he satisfactorily answers these questions, of
grave importance to myself and fellow rate payers, I, for one, shall
strenuously oppose the election of a man who allows his private interest to
dictate such a squandering of public money. Awaiting an immediate answer. I beg to subscribe myself A Burgess. Leicester Chronicle, 14 November 1874: |
1875 |
Joseph Farndale the Older died, aged 50. |
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Leicester Chronicle, 2 January 1875 There are one or two instructive features in
connection with the criminal returns for the past year which are apt to be
overlooked inasmuch as they can only be perceived by contrasting the details
of Head Constable Farndale’s returns for the past year with those of his
predecessor … Leicester Chronicle, 20 February 1875 DISASTROUS FIRE IN LEICESTER The large factory of Messrs Hands and Scampton, in
Heanor Street, which was destroyed by fire about five years ago, and
reconstructed, was burnt to the ground on Wednesday and damage committed to
the extent of about Ł8,000. … A posse of police under Head Constable Farndale
proved of considerable service in keeping back an eager crowd, and so
facilitating the operations of the brigades. Leicester Journal, 26 February 1875: TOWN TALK AND STREET ECHOES The Inspector makes one suggestion which we trust the
Town Council will see its way clear to adopt. The same suggestion had been
previously made by Chief Constable Farndale, and is one which it is highly
essential should be speedily carried out. We refer to the establishment in
various localities of divisional station houses, so that the constables may
not be taken off their beats so far as to the central police station on every
apprehension. Hinckley News, 15 May 1875 In an article about poor quality meat … The meat was
destroyed; part of it was given to Mr Farndale’s dog, and three quarters and
the head he saw boiled up for the pigs of Mr Gibbs … Leicester Journal, 11 June 1875 Chief Constable Farndale is very desirous to have
branch stations, but for some unexplained cause the Council hesitates to comply
with his wish. When a police officer is severely injured in the discharge of
his duty, then we suppose something in this direction will be done, but until
then our sluggish Corporation prefers to wait. Leicester Chronicle, 2 October 1875 ALARMING PETROLEUM EXPLOSION IN LEICESTER A petty quarrel, but one of serious interest to the
public, came before the Leicester Magistrates at the Town Hall on Friday.
According to the statements of the Head Constable (Mr Farndale) and the
parties, it appears that a few days ago Councillor Wilford gave an order to a
London firm for four large casks of petroleum, which were to be sent via the
Grand Junction Canal to Leicester, where, it seems, Mr Wilford expected they
would be stored by the company. The highly explosive materials arrived in due
course, and were tendered to Mr Wilford on Thursday, but he refused delivery,
the law forbidding that such large quantities of so dangerous a liquid should
be kept in a populous part. The drayman knowing the nature of the consignment,
refused to take back the casks, and deposited them in the street. The agent
of the Canal Company called upon Mr Wilford, ad offered to send the goods
back to London, provided he gave a re-consignment note, remarking that he was
prevented from storing the goods by the same law that affected Mr Wilford.
This Mr Wilford refused to do until he had communicated with the firm in
London of whom he had ordered the petroleum. Meanwhile Mr Farndale had his
attention called to the obstruction in the street, and warned the parties to
appear before the magistrates, and they accordingly did so, after the safety
of those in the neighbourhood had been in danger for a considerable time. The
parties, setting upon the advice of the magistrates agreed – Mr Wilford to give
a re-consignment note, and the other to have the casks removed by one o’clock
that day. The matter appeared to end there, but it seems that the parties had
only agreed to differ; for it is said that on the company calling for the
casks Mr Wilford refused to allow one of his men to assist in loading them,
and the drayman went off and left them in the street. Any man might, while
lighting his pipe, throw an ignited match on the barrels which now lie in St
Nicholas square, and the result be a disastrous explosion, such as has never
been witnessed in Leicester, and equal to that which occurred a short time
ago, from the same substance, on the Regent’s Canal. Leicester Chronicle, 25 December 1875: CHRISTMAS. Head Constable Farndale, with a view to
maintaining order in the streets of the borough on Christmas Eve and
Christmas morning, has issued a handbill stating that the police have
received instructions to take proceedings against persons behaving in a
disorderly manner at the times specified. |
28 February 1876 |
John William Farndale, son of John and Susannah
Farndale, was born at Egton. |
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Leicester Chronicle, 6 May 1876: Leicester Chronicle, 27 May 1876 In a letter to the editor regarding the use of
handcuffs: … When my sentence was passed, I respectfully
requested the magistrates to permit me to be taken direct to prison. Instead
I was kept for four hours in one of those beastly cells at the police
station. On my release I asked Mr
Farndale why I was handcuffed, and he replied that all convicted prisoners are
handcuffed, and that as he had no special instructions in my case I was
necessarily treated as any other convicted prisoner would be. My opinion is
that the odium rests with the magistrates, though I can hardly reconcile Mr
Farndale’s statement with the fact that even convicted prisoners have been
(to my knowledge) sometimes removed unmanacled – even as lately as a week
last Wednesday. I remain, dear Sir, Yours respectfully ONE OF THE PRISONERS Leicester, May 24th, 1876 Leicester Chronicle, 29 July 1876: Leicester Daily Mercury, 7 August 1876 At the opening of the new town hall: |
1877 |
Rutland Echo and Leicestershire
Advertiser, 8 June 1877: Leicester Journal, 31 August
1877 THE TRAFFIC IN ITALIAN CHILDREN.
… Mr Blunt then addressed the
Bench, and said it would hardly be necessary for him to enter into the legal
question, as Mr Farndale, the Chief Constable had already received a
communication from Mr Crowe on the subject … Leicester Journal, 16 November
1877: Leicester Journal, 28 December
1877: THE LATE ASSAULT OF A WIFE.
DEATH OF THE VICTIM On Friday evening, last week,
between five and six o’clock, Mr Hetley, house surgeon at the Infirmary,
intimated to the police authorities that a considerable change for the worse
had taken place in the condition of Mrs White, who had been severely burned
through her husband throwing a lamp at her on Saturday night last. Mr
Farndale at once sent a cab for Mr W Rowlett JP and another for Mr Blackwell,
the magistrate’s clerk, in order that depositions of the woman might be
taken, and the husband of the woman was also conveyed to the Infirmary so
that he might be present … |
21 December 1877 |
(York Herald, 21 December 1877)
(Leeds Mercury)
(Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer) |
27 January 1878 |
Sarah Ann Farndale, daughter of John and Susannah
Farndale, was baptised in Goathland. She married John Thomas Elliott in
Whitby in 1902 and they had three children. John Elliott was an ironstone
miner. She died aged 56 and was buried on 11 July 1934 in Loftus Cemetery. |
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18 March 1878: Hinckley News, 11 May 1878: Leicester Chronicle, 1 June 1878: … Leicester is about to become a place of some
little importance, through having been chosen as the most fitting place in
the midland counties for a military centre. As many military gentlemen with
their families will thus soon settle down in our midst, and as we have also
the attraction of the Leicestershire hunting grounds, I think the time has
arrived when Leicester might be supplied with a corps of commissionaires. It
might be organised under the same rules and regulations as those in force in
London, and other large towns, and even in Nottingham, where they have been
established for some time. Our Head Constable, Mr Farndale. Whose influence
is felt and appreciated, could act as its chief, and under his careful
supervision some useful and trustworthy men could be brought together and
employed by the public … Leicester Journal, 12 July 1878: REMOVAL OF PRISONERS The MAYOR read a recommendation from the Borough
Justices that Mr Farndale be allowed Ł1 a week on his undertaking to make all
necessary arrangements for the removal of prisoners to and from the Gaol. …
Mr Farndale was responsible to the magistrates for the conveyance of the
prisoners to the gaol, and he had made arrangements with Colonel Milman to
allow him the use of the county van, the borough van being in a dilapidated
state … It was the business of the magistrates to see that the prisoners were
conveyed to the gaol, and Mr Farndale, as their servant, was responsible for
this being done … Ald Paget said Mr Farndale was undoubtedly the best man to
whom the management of this plan could be intrusted. He did not see why it
might not be left in his hands, allowing him to charge the Council for the
horse, the van, and the driver, so he might command their services from time
to time. They would not wish that Mr Farndale should lose anything by this duty,
neither was it desirable that it should be made a source of profit to him. …
The MAYOR in replying said Mr Farndale would buy the horse and keep it … The
Justices considered this would be an economic arrangement, and he was quite
certain that Mr Farndale would gain nothing from it. |
28 June 1879 |
Sarah Ann Farndale, daughter of Samuel Sanders and
Mary Farndale, was baptised at Egton. Sarah married Charles Dale in the
Guisborough area in 1900. They had five children. Charles Dale was an
ironstone miner. By 1939, he was an ironstone miner deputy. Sarah Ann Dale
died aged 84 and was buried on 7 August 1964 in Loftus. |
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Leicester Daily Mercury, 15 August 1879:
Derbyshire Times, 4 October 1879: Leicester Journal, 19 September 1879:
|
1880 |
William Farndale (born 1859) married Mary Jane
Peacock. |
29 May 1880 |
Samuel Sanders Farndale marred Mary Hogarth at the
Parish Church, Egton. |
12 June 1880 |
The Leicester Borough Police have a capital
institution, to wit, an annual dinner, and at this attends the Mayor and many
members of the Corporation who show their appreciation of that which in too
many instances is a much abused body. But my principal object in drawing
attention to the fact is that the chief constable of the large borough
mentioned is Mr Joseph Farndale, who will be pleasurably remembered as head
of the staff of police in Chesterfield some years back, whence he went to Leicester,
receiving the appointment above the heads of a large number of candidates. On
the occasion of this dinner a most interesting presentation was made to Mr
Farndale by chief constables who had served under him. The presentation
consisted of a paid of handsome bronze ornaments, on one of which was
inscribed the following: “Presented to Joseph Farndale, Esq., Chief Constable
of the Borough of Leicester, as a memento of the esteem and gratitude felt by
the subscribers, all of whom have had the privilege of serving under him.”
The subscribers were Mr G Windle, chief constable of Hanley; Mr G Mercer,
chief constable of Colchester, both of whom were members of the Chesterfield
Police; Mr C Pole, chief constable of Halifax; Mr D Preston, chief constable
of Banbury; Mr J Wilkinson, chief constable of Kendal; Mr J Pemberton, chief
constable of Grantham; and Mr C Clarkson, chief constable of Wakefield. (Derbyshire and Chesterfield Herald). |
17 July 1880 |
(Leicester Chronicle) |
31 July 1880 |
Derbyshire Times, 31 July 1880: MR FARNDALE. At a meeting of the Leicester Town
Council on Tuesday last, the Watch Committee recommended that the salary of
Mr Farndale, Chief Constable of that borough be raised from Ł350 to Ł450 per
annum, there having been no increase for five and a half years. In the
discussion on the report Mr Farndale’s services were highly spoken of, and
the proposition was carried unanimously. Mr Farndale will be remembered well
in Chesterfield, where je held the appointment of Chief Constable, and we
congratulate him, as we are sure all who know him will, upon his successful
career in the larger town of Leicester. |
By 1881 |
John Farndale Junior was a farm worker now living
with his family at Hunt House, Goathland. Samuel Sanders Farndale was an ironstone miner
living with his father in law, a farmer of 25 acres, in Egton. William Farndale (born 1859) was a goods porter, and
also a Methodist local preacher in York. Henry Farndale, aged 21, shown in a long list
residing at the workhouse at York. He was a brickmaker. John William Farndale, son of Joseph Farndale (the
Chief Constable) and Jane Farndale, was a medical student at Kings Norton in
Warwickshire. |
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Leicester Daily Mercury, 8 January 1881 The Public Park in the Abbey Meadow is now being rapidly
proceeded with. A contract for the supply of some 16,000 trees has been
entered into, and they are being brought to the spot, ready for planting. I
hope Mr Farndale will also plant some bobbies thee, to take care of them,
because there’s a good many new houses being built in the neighbourhood, with
gardens which require shrubbing. Leicester Chronicle, 15 January 1881 In a letter to the editor: Sir. Who would be a magistrate, and who would be a
“bobby”?. The writer has no special leaning to either, but is fully alive to
the fact that there are magistrates and there are magistrates and there are
policemen and there are policemen. … Many times have I heard from the
temperance platform, and in a variety of ways, both magistrates,
superintendent and police condemned in o measured terms for not assisting to
put down drunkenness; and often it has occurred to me that such was the
case.. .. Mr Farndale is informed that “casual customers”, or plainer still,
casual drunkards, must not be interfered with unless they (the police) have
by some mysterious process informed Sampson that the “lion” has already had
enough. What nonsense! What would Mr Publican say to a policeman who should
thus act? Why, he would tell him to go and mind his business, and serve him right.
There is just as much sense, Mr Editor, in Mr Farndale, knowing a rat put,
betting house etc, to exist in a certain locality, in order to catch
offenders, sending to London for a detective; but prior to his arrival orders
one of his Leicester men round the rat pit etc to say what he has done, so
they had better look out. When would the evil doers be caught? Let Mr
Mereweather answer. Leicester Journal, 11 March 1881: ANNUAL DINNER OF THE BOROUGH FIRE BRIGADE [Superintendent Johnson] proposed “The Health of
the Police Force” with which he associated the name of Head constable
Farndale. He did not think there was any other town where the police force
was better conducted than in Leicester. The police had to assist the fire
brigade in cases of fire, or they would be utterly powerless. He felt
grateful to the members of the police for the services they had rendered to
the brigade (hear, hear). Head constable FARNDALE in responding said he was
glad to know that Supt Jonson found no jar between the police and the fire
brigade (hear, hear). It was well that the two bodies should work together in
harmony. Hinckley News, 19 March 1881 Henry James, a well dressed young man, giving his address
as the Temperance Hotel, Moore-street, Birmingham, was charged with stealing
a purse from the person of Mrs Susannah Longland, a widow … Mr Farndale
informed the Bench that the accused had already undergone a term of six weeks
imprisonment for pocket picking – Sentenced to three months’ hard labour. Nottingham Evening Post, 1 July 1881: As a fitting conclusion to yesterday’s proceedings a
display of fireworks by Mr Pain, of London, whose entertainments are ow so
well known and appreciated by the Nottingham public, took place upon the
Trent Bridge Cricket Ground, last evening … The police arrangements of the
day were of a successful character … Mr J Farndale, the chief constable of
Leicester, had under his command 40 men from the Leicester borough police
force. (Leicester Journal, 14 October 1881) |
24 September 1881 |
William Edward Farndale, son of William Farndale
(born 1859) and Mary Farndale, was born in York. He would become Rev Dr
William Edward Farndale, a leading Methodist. He married Florence May Price
in 1910 and they had a daughter and a son. He was Founder of the William Line. Born at York in 1881, he entered the Primitive
Methodist ministry in 1904 after training at Hartley College. He travelled in
the following circuits: Forest Hill (London), Oldham II, Chester-le-Street,
Birkenhead Il and Grimsby II. In 1933 after the coming of Union he was
appointed District Missionary and Chairman of the Lincoln and Grimsby
District, a task which occupied the remaining nineteen years of his active
ministry. As President of the Conference in 1947 he sounded the Call of the
Countryside and launched a “Back to the Soil” campaign. The whole Church then
saw the secret of his authoritative leadership in the Lincolnshire area,
where his administrative gifts were matched by pastoral care and a love for
country Methodism and the farming community. He always came to grips with
contemporary affairs and applied the gospel to them. His ministry at
Birkenhead during the decade following the end of the First World War
illustrated this vividly. His incisive preaching both within the churches and
in the open air was a counter to post-war disillusion and, later, to the
demoralising effects of unemployment, During his Presidency he attended the
Methodist Ecumenical Conference in Springfield, Massachusetts, U.S.A., and
went as a visiting preacher to the United Church of Canada, during which time
he received from Victoria University, Toronto, the honorary degree of Doctor
of Divinity. He was a convinced Free-churchman, as his published writings
testify, and was in his element in 1950-51 as the Moderator of the Free
Church Council. On his retirement from the active ministry in 1952 he became
a tutor at Cliff College, where his biblical scholarship was placed at the
service of many grateful students. Then came the years of physical infirmity
which only served to throw into greater relief his indomitable spirit. He
remained an omnivorous reader and kept abreast of current affairs, always (to
quote his own words) ‘‘seeking
recourse to the Head of the Church through prayer”, and was ever ready
with his characteristic friendly counsel to assist and encourage ministers
and laymen alike. His spare figure and twinkling but penetrating glance will
long be remembered by many who found wisdom and grace in his presence. His
mind was clear and active and his spirit buoyant until the time of his death
on 4 February 1966, in the eighty-fourth year of his age and the sixty-first
of his ministry. William Edward Farndale |
20 February 1882 |
Harry Farndale, son of John and Susannah Farndale,
was baptised at Loftus. He was an agricultural labourer in Goathland and Boosbeck.
He died on 4 August 1918 and is buried in East Loftus Cemetery. |
Manchester Courier and Lancashire General
Advertiser, 25 January 1882: Mr Joseph Farndale, Chief Constable of Leicester,
has been appointed chief superintendent of the Birmingham Police Force, at a
salary of Ł700 per annum. Gloucester Citizen 25 January 1882 The Birmingham Watch Committee have appointed Mr
Joseph Farndale, Chief Constable of Leicester, to the vacant post of Chief
Superintendent of the Birmingham Police Force, at a salary of Ł700 per annum.
The other four selected candidates were Captain Orr, of Greenock; Mr
Clarkson, Chief Constable of Wakefield; Mr Catbush, Chief Inspector of the
Metropolitan Police; and Mr Jervis, Chief Constable of Blackburn. Banbury Advertiser, 26 January 1882: APPOINTMENT OF A CHIEF OF POLICE FOR BIRMINGHAM. The five candidates were … Joseph Farndale, aged 37
years, chief constable of Leicester … with the final result that, though all
five candidates were considered extremely good men, Mr J Farndale was
unanimously elected, on the motion of the Chairman … Mr Farndale was seven
years in Middlesbrough police force; for two and a half years he was chief
constable for Chesterfield, and he has held his appointment as chief
constable for Leicester for over ten years. Mr Farndale’s salary was twice
increased since his appointment as chief constable of Leicester, each time by
Ł100, in addition to which an annual allowance of Ł52 for the expense of a
horse was grated to him, bring the value of his office up to about Ł600 per
annum. The salary attached to the chief of police of Birmingham is Ł700,
without allowances of any kind. Derbyshire and Chesterfield Herald, 28 January 1882 I am pleased to note that Chief Constable Joseph
Farndale, who was for some years the head of the Chesterfield Borough Police
Force, and who has since filled the important office of Chief Constable of
the Borough of Leicester, has been appointed to the high position of Chief
Constable of Birmingham. The post was vacant by the resignation of Major
Bond. Mr Farndale’s salary will be Ł700 a year in his new position. He has
had a remarkably successful career as a police officer, but has always won
golden opinions from all with whom he has come into contact. Mr Farndale
succeeded at Chesterfield Mr Samuel Stevens who has just been appointed Chief
Constable of Nottingham. Mr Farndale was one of five candidates out of a
large number, the others being Captain Orr, of Greenock, Mr Clarkson, CC of
Wakefield, Mr Catbush, chief inspector of Metropolitan police force and Mr
Jervis, CC of Blackburn. Burnley Express, 28 January 1882 Mr Joseph Farndale, Chief Constable of Leicester,
has been appointed chief superintendent of the Birmingham Police Force, at a
salary of Ł700 per annum. Pateley Bridge and Nidderdale Herald, 28 January
1882: Mr J Farndale, a native of Whitby, and for many
years connected with the Middlesbro’ police force, has been appointed Chief
Constable of Birmingham, with a salary of Ł700 a year. Leicester Chronicle, 18 February 1882 PRESENTATION OF AN ADDRESS TO THE LATE CHIEF
CONSTABLE Mr Farndale left Leicester this morning to enter on
his duties as Chief Constable of Birmingham. As a token of regard and esteem,
the officers and constables of the Borough Force last night presented him
with an address, beautifully illuminated on vellum, and enclosed in a
handsome frame … A lengthy article follows including the address. Mr FARNDALE, who was evidently affected by the
reading of the address, thanked the officers and constables for the beautiful
present. His leaving Leicester was a subject upon which he could not trust
himself to speak, but he might say, after the many substantial marks of
respect which he had received from members of the Force, he never anticipated
being presented with this beautiful address, which had just been handed to
him. He thanked them all. (Applause). Birmingham Daily Post, 17 March 1882 The Chief Constable of Birmingham, Joseph Farndale,
was yesterday presented with a silver salver and Ł200 by the Mayor of
Leicester and the Crown Court in the presence of a large number of * and
chiefs of police of Coventry, Rochdale, Grantham, Banbury and Leicester. The
Mayor said Birmingham had gained a most worthy chief, who left Leicester with
the esteem of the whole community. Leicester Chronicle, 18 March 1882 PRESENTATION TO MR FARNDALE An interesting ceremony took place at the Crown
Court at the Town Hall on Thursday where Mr J Farndale, late chief constable
of Leicester, and now of Birmingham, was presented with a token of respect
and esteem by his numerous friends in this town … A lengthy article follows. He was presented with a
silver salver. Many words were said and Joseph Farndale made a reply at
length. There followed an article about the Leicester
Borough Police annual dinner at which Joseph Farndale also spoke at length. Reading Mercury, 25 March 1882 The chief constable of Birmingham, Mr Joseph
Farndale, late of Leicester, was last week presented with a magnificent
silver salver and Ł200, by the Mayor of Leicester. South Wales Daily News, 21 April 1882 THE NEXT OF KIN FRAUDS. ARREST OF THE BIMRINGHAM
MANAGER BIRMNGHAM, Thursday. E Beeton, described s the
manager of the Birmingham offices of the International Law Agency, was
arrested this afternoon at the Fighting Cocks Hotel, Moseley, near
Birmingham. The warrants for the arrest were not issued until this afternoon
owing to the necessary warrants not having previously been complied with.
Immediately after the exposure of the frauds in the press, and it becoming
known that in all probability a warrant would be issued for the arrest of
Beeton, the detectives, by order of Mr Farndale, chief of police, kept their
eye on the whereabouts of the alleged conspirator … Dundee Evening Telegraph, 10 May 1882 Seditious Utterances by a Constable – The new Chief
Constable of Birmingham, Mr Joseph Farndale, who has taken the place of Major
Bond, has just made a sharp example of an indiscreet member of the force who
had been heard to express sympathy with the perpetrators of the recent
outrages in Ireland. The constable, who is a young Irishman, and had not long
joined the force, used disloyal words in the presence of some of his
colleagues, and the matter was immediately laid before the Chief Constable.
The office was reported, and his explanation not being deemed satisfactory,
he was called upon to resign. This is the first case of the kind that has
ever happened in the Birmingham police force. The prompt action of the chief
of police has met with general approval, though the severity of the measure
appears to have taken the indiscreet officer completely by surprise. Western Gazette, 19 May 1882: DISMISSAL OF A DISLOYAL POLCEMAN. An example has
just been made by the Chief Constable of Birmingham, Mr Farndale, of a
disloyal member of the borough force. The constable, who is a young Irishman,
and who has only lately joined the force, expressed sympathy with the
perpetrators of some of the outrages in Ireland, and said to one of his
collages a few weeks ago, that if he knew who had murdered Mr Herbert and Mrs
Smythe, both of whom have recently been assassinated in Ireland, he would not
tell. This came to Mr Farndale’s knowledge, and, as the constable was unable
to afford a satisfactory explanation, he was, with the concurrence of the
Judicial Sub Committee, dismissed from the Force. Birmingham Daily Post, 27 September 1882: The explanation given by the CHIEF OF POLICE at the
Watch Committee meeting yesterday, with regard to the entire absence of
police along the extensive route traversed by the armed burglars on Sunday
morning was characterised by the chairman as satisfactory … It seems that on
Sunday mornings, from six to ten, which Mr FARNDALE describes, no doubt
correctly, as the “quietest time of the week”, there is a partial interregnum
of police supervision, only half the ordinary staff being on duty. The
arrangement is necessitated we are told by the extra demands on the staff on
the Saturday evening, when the number of rough and disorderly characters
about is greater than the ordinary night staff could cope with … Leicester Chronicle, 30 December 1882 Mr J Duns, Chief Constable of Durham, appointed
chief of Leicester in succession to Mr Farndale, resigned. |
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13 June 1882 |
Thomas William Farndale, son of Samuel Sanders and
Mary Farndale, was born in Egton. |
5 April 1883 |
The Ledsam Street dynamite conspiracy made national
news. Alfred Whitehead was arrested at 128 Ledsam Street on April 5, 1883, on
the charge of manufacturing nitroglycerine, or dynamite. Whitehead was one of
the Irish-American or American-Irish party of the Land Leaguers or Home
Rulers. Well supplied with funds from New York, Whitehead quietly arranged
his little manufactory, buying glycerine from one firm and nitric and
sulphuric acids from others, certain members of the conspiracy coming from
London to take away the stuff when it was completely mixed. The deliveries of
the ingredients attracted the attention of Mr. Gilbert Pritchard, whose
chemical knowledge led him to guess what they were required for; he informed
his friend, Sergeant Price, of his suspicions; Price and his superior
officers made nightly visits to Ledsam Street, getting into the premises, and
taking samples for examination; on the morning of 5th April Whitehead was
arrested, though not before he had been watched in sending off two lots of
the dangerously explosive stuff to London. No less than 200lbs weight of explosives were still
on the premises. The men who carried it to London were caught with the
dynamite in their possession, and, along with Whitehead, brought to trial,
each of them were sentenced to penal servitude for life. The distribution of
rewards in connection with the "dynamite outrages," so far as
Birmingham people were concerned, was somewhat on a similar scale to that
described by the old sailor, when he said "prize-money" was
distributed through a ladder, all passing through going to the officers,
while any sticking to the wood was divided among the men. Mr. Farndale, the
Chief of Police, was granted an addition to his salary of Ł100 per year;
Inspector Black was promoted to the rank of Superintendent, adding Ł50 a year
to his salary, and was presented with Ł100 from Government; Sergeant Price,
became Inspector, with a rise of Ł41 12s. a year, and received a bonus of
Ł200; Inspector Rees' salary was raised to two guineas a week, with a gift,
of Ł50: while Mr. Pritchard, to whom belonged the conspicuous service of
having given the information which led the police to act, was rewarded (!)
with Ł50, having lost his situation through his services to the public. Preston Herald, 7 April 1883: THE DYNAMITE CONSPRACY FURTHER ALARMING DISCOVERIES. SUPPOSED FENIAN PLOT
IN BIRMNGHAM. DISCOVERY OF A NITRO GLYCERINE FACTORY. IMPORTANT CAPTRURE AND
SEIZURE. A HUNDREDWEIGHT AND THRE QUARTERS OF DYNAMITE SEIZED. THREE ARRESTS
IN LONDON. At Birmingham police court on Thursday afternoon,
Albert George Whitehead, apparently about twenty years of age, was charged
with manufacturing and being in possession of explosives with the intent to
commit a felony. Prisoner was strongly guarded in the dock, being surrounded
by detectives and police,. Chief Superintendent Farndale, addressing the
bench, said@ This Albert George Whitehead, your worships, has been
apprehended charged with manufacturing and being in possession of explosive
substances, namely nitro glycerine with intent to commit a felony … What
application do you make now? Mr Farndale: My application now is that he be
remanded here a week. I have received a telegram from the Home Secretary
directing that the man in custody here should be brought before the
magistrates under section 54, 24 and 25 vic., cap 97, and remanded for a week. Dundee Courier, 9 April 1883: ALARM IN BIMRINGHAM. MILITARY CALLED OUT. Owing to the increasing alarm in Birmingham that the
Fenians will avenge the arrest of Whitehead, the Mayor, Alderman White, after
consulting with Mr Farndale, the chief of police, telegraphed on Friday night
to the Home Secretary requesting that a body of military should be
immediately drafted into the town to assist the police in protecting the
borough gaol at Winson Green, where Whitehead is confined, an attempt to
rescue the accused being expected. Eastern Evening News, 9 April 1883 SUPPOSED PLOT TO BLOW UP BUIDINGS. THREE MORE
ARRESTS The seizures of nitro glycerine at Birmingham and
London on Thursday last, together with the apprehension of the man in
possession of the dangerous compound, have been promptly followed up by two
more arrests, one at Glasgow and the other in the metropolis…. Immediately Norman was captured, I telegraphed to Mr
Farndale “Man in custody Contents of the box nitro glycerine.” And Mr
Farndale ordered the arrest of Whitehead at Ladywood, and the seizure of
everything on his premises. Dundee Courier, 10 April 1883: THE BIRMINGHAM DISCOVERY – WHITEHEAD’S ASSOCIATES CLEVER RUSE BY A DETECTIVE Price, to whom all credit is due of initiating the
investigations that led to the important discovery in Lincoln street, has
given a graphic account of the incidents that led to the arrest of Whitehead
and the seizure of explosives. He says days before the seizure he received
certain information from a friend which induced him to take the matter up.
His friend was accustomed to pass Whitehead’s shop, and on this occasion he
noticed Messrs Harris’ man deliver glycerine there … He then went and
informed Mr Farndale, Chief Constable of what he had seen, and expressed his
conviction that Whitehead was making nitro-glycerine. Then Mr Farndale set
detectives to watch the shop. On the Sunday afternoon Price took an opportunity in
passing the shop to notice the fastenings of the door and the sort of lock.
He ascertained that Whitehead did not live on the premises, and he asked Mr
Farndale for permission to make a search. Inspector Black accompanied him,
and at 2 o’clock on Monday morning they unlocked the door with a skeleton
key, and taking off their boots, went in and made a complete examination.
Next morning they again went ion, and found that some of the contents of the
vat in the scullery had disappeared. They took a sample from the vat and gave
it to Dr Hill, by whom an analysis was made, which confirmed Price’s
suspicions, and they found that Whitehead was making nitro glycerine. … On
answering a sudden call to Ledsam Street early on Thursday morning, Price
found that Mr Farndale had determined to arrest Whitehead and take possession
of the premises. Southern Reporter, 12 April 1883 THE FENIAN PLOT … At the Birmingham Police office in the
afternoon, Whitehead was brought up before the Stipendiary and Alderman
Deakin, and was charged under the Act 24 and 25, chap 97, sec 54, for having
nitro glycerine in his possession for the purpose of committing a felony. The
prisoner, who is rather sallow complexioned, and of slim build, seemed to be
undisturbed when the charge was read over. Chief Constable Farndale stated
the facts of the case, showing that the prisoner’s house had been watched for
the past two months, and stating that when the premises were entered into on
Thursday morning seven or eight gallons of liquid were found, which on being
submitted to the borough analyst were believed to be nitro glycerine. On the
same premises fourteen carboys containing nitro glycerine and sulphuric acid
were found. Mr Farndale also stated that a man was seen on Wednesday evening
to take a box from Ledsam Street to the North Western Railway Station where
he booked it for London. A detective telegraphed to Scotland Yard, and the
man was arrested with the nitro glycerine in his possession. In answer to the
charge the prisoner said nothing. A remand for a week was granted. Lincolnshire Chronicle, 13 April 1883 THE DYNAMITE CONSPIRACY SEIZURES OF NITRO GLYCERINE The police have at length succeeded in effecting
some important arrests in connection with the dynamite conspiracy, and the
authorities have now hopes of being able to ferret out the miscreants in this
plot as effectually as they have ben able to track members of the
Assassination Society in Dublin. The credit for the first discovery which led to the
arrests seems to lie with the Birmingham police … Recent certain suspicious circumstances were brought
to the notice of the police, and numbers of detectives were set to watch the
prisoner, the result being that at six o’clock on Thursday morning, the Chief
Constable, M Farndale … and a number of other officers made a aid upon the
premises. Several officers were detailed off to make an inspection of the
adjoining house, where they found and arrested Whitehead. Worcestershire Chronicle, 14 April 1883: Some further particulars have been made known
concerning Whitehead since he has been in custody. It appears that he was in
possession of Ł11 off at the time of his arrest, nearly the whole amount
being in gold. He had no revolver or any other weapon for his personal
protection. Up to the present time he has maintained a demeanour of perfect
self possession amounting even to bravado. When he was introduced to Mr
Farndale at the shop after being called up, he saluted him with “Who are
you?” and on being informed that he was the chief of police, he said: “I
thought so, and a very good looking gentleman you are. In the police van
which conveyed him to Winson green he sang several songs, one of them
commencing “I’ll upset the English Government; I’ll die for old Ireland, I
will”. Birmingham Daily Post, 5 May 1883 THE COFFEE HOUSE MOVEMENT IN BIRMINGHAM Yesterday the Birmingham Coffee house Company opened
a new coffee house in Newton Row … It was an interesting fact in connection
with the movement of the Birmingham coffee house Company that the same kind
of work had been taken up and carried on with more or less success in many of
the large towns in England; and he was glad to learn that the movement was
being imitated in New York and Philadelphia. Probably some of the bearers had
noticed in a recent police case some remarks by Mr Farndale and one of the
magistrates as to the prevalence of gambling in coffee houses … Shields Daily Gazette, 13 July 1883: A Birmingham correspondent telegraphs that
examination has been made by the police of a supposed infernal machine,
discovered yesterday on the premises lately occupied by Whitehead, and they
are of the opinion it could not have been constructed with any malicious
design. It is about four inches long by two wide, and consists of a thin tube
slightly battered at one end; attached to this was a brass wheel, with little
eccentric gearing. It has been remarked that the machine has been found since
the police gave up possession of the place two months ago. A telegram was
received by Mr Farndale, chief of police, last evening from the Home
Secretary, asking for details of the discovery, and a reply was sent that the
machine was a mere toy, and could not possibly be used for an explosive
purpose. (In the Shepton Mallet Journal on 20 July 1883, this
incident was reported as “An Infernal Machine Hoax”) St James’s Gazette, 6 August 1883 THE DYNAMITE PLOTS INJ BIRMINGHAM The Mayor, at the quarterly meeting of the
Birmingham Town Council: I have had for some time under my consideration the
manner in which the services should be recognised of those to whose courage
and skill the detection f the nitro-glycerine plot was due. … I desire to testify the very high opinion
I have formed of the remarkable skill, intelligence, and resource, exhibited
by Mr Farndale, the Chief Constable of Birmingham, throughout the whole of
the matter and in other transactions of a similar nature in which I have
received from him much valued assistance. Pateley Bridge and Nidderdale Herald, 11 August 1883 THE DYNAMITE CONSPIRACY AND THE BIRMINGHAM POLICE A private meeting of the Watch Committee of the
Birmingham Town Council was held on Aug 3, when a report was adopted which
had reference to the Birmingham police who took such a prominent part in
bringing to justice the dynamite conspirators. The committee recommended that
the salary of Mr Farndale, the chief superintendent of police, be increased
from Ł700 to Ł800 per annum …Mr Farndale, it may be interesting to state, was
some years ago the Chief Constable in Chesterfield. He is also well known in
many parts of Yorkshire, of which county he is a native. Nottingham Evening Post, 29 August 1883: RECOVERY OF MISSING JEWELLERY. Chief Constable
Farndale of Birmingham, yesterday morning, received a consignment of damaged
jewellery, which has since been identified as part of the stock stolen from
Messrs Mole and Sons, High Street, Birmingham, valued at Ł5,000. The articles
were found in a parcel in the river Mersey. (also reported in the York Herald, 29 August 1883,
under the headline The Great Jewellery Robbery in Birmingham) Birmingham Daily Post, 4 December 1883 THE ROYAL VISIT TO BIRMINGHAM … The occasion was the visit to Birmingham of
their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess Christian and the Marquis of
Lorne, paid in connection with the Birmingham cattle and poultry show … on
arriving at Washwood Heath the Prince and Princess were met by Mr Farndale,
the chief superintendent of police … |
13 July 1883 |
Joseph Farndale, son of William Farndale (born 1859)
and Mary Farndale, was born in York. |
1 April 1884 |
Annie Elizabeth Farndale, daughter of Samuel Sanders
and Mary Farndale, was baptised at Egton. Annie Farndale married George
Cuthbert in 1900 and they had five children. George Cuthbert was an ironstone
miner in Loftus. Annie Cuthbert aged 66 was buried in Loftus cemetery in
1950. |
14 April 1884 |
The chief constable of that place [Birmingham], is a
man who has few rivals in his particular walk of life, and he fully deserves
the eulogium passed upon him by the Home Secretary last year. Mr Farndale
commenced life as an ordinary constable, I believe in Middlesbrough, and he
has worked his way upwards to his present position. He occupied the post of
chief constable in two or three other towns before ging to Birmingham, in
each one of which he added to his reputation. The circumstances of his career
have given him an amount of experience which is comparatively rare, and he
has added to it a very careful study of the criminal law, in the knowledge of
which he has not many superiors. Mr Farndale is very much opposed to the
practice of selecting retired army officers for the posts of chief constable,
and he himself is a strong argument in favour of his theory that such
positions ought to be filled by men practically acquainted with the routine
of police work (Manchester Evening
News). |
|
In a continuation of the aftermath of the Dynamite
Conspiracies: Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette, 12 April
1884: THE RECENT DYNAMITE CONSPIRACIES – ARREST OF
CONSPIRATORS Another American Fenian conspiracy has been traced
to Birmingham. Some time ago, Chief Constable Farndale, of Birmingham, was
informed by the Home Office that an American emissary had arrived in the
country, and a strict watch was kept on all suspects. They directed their
attention more particularly to the house of a man named Jas. Egan, described
as a commission agent … The police kept a vigilant watch on this man … Leeds Times, 19 April 1884 ANOTHER ARREST IN BIRMINGHAM Contemporaneous with the capture of Daly, was the
arrest of James Francis Egan, thirty eight, clerk, of Kyott’s Lane House,
Grafton road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham ... During the five or six months the
premises were watched the observations of the police were regularly reported
to Sir Wm Harcourt, Chief constable Farndale making a midnight journey to the
Home Office to communicate important information. A SUSPECTED SERGEANT As the result of the capture of Egan and Daly, the
police hope to make further arrests. Acting under the provisions of the
Explosives Act, the Chief constable (MR Farndale) caused to be searched the
apartments of Patrick Hogan, drill instructor of the Birmingham volunteers …
a colour sergeant in the 6th (Royal Warwickshire) regiment … The attention of
the police was directed to him by his being frequently in the company of Day
and Egan at public houses … Alcester Chronicle, 26 April 1884 THE RECENT ARRESTS At the police court, Birmingham, James Francis Egan
has been brought up, on remand, charged with conspiring with John Daly, alias
Denman, to cause an explosion in the United Kingdom, likely to endanger life
and property … the presiding magistrate addressing Mr Farndale, the chief
constable asked if he was prepared to proceed with the case. Mr Farndale: No
sir. I am instructed by the solicitor for the Treasury to ask for a further
remand for a week. Dundee Courier, 2 May 1884 reported the discovery in
the garden of Mr Egan a bottle containing a thick liquid of suspicious
appearances. Mr Farndale, Chief of Police reported the matter to Her
Majesty’s Inspector of Explosives, Colonel Majendie. There was also a letter
found in the bottle from William McDonell of Wednesbury, so Mr Farndale
proceeded to Wednesbury to interview McConnell and several other people
there. Jersey Independent and Daily Telegraph, 17 May 1884 THE DYNAMITE PLOTS. COMMITTAL OF DALY, EGAN AND
MCDONNELL. At Birmingham Police Court this morning before the
stipendiary, the prisoners Daly, Egan and McDonell were charged on remand
with treason felony… Joseph Farndale gave evidence … Birmingham Daily Post, 13 September 1884 THE SOCIAL SCIENCES CONGRESS … Among the readers of papers in other
departments are the following …. By Mr J Farndale, chief constable of
Birmingham, and Mr JA Telfer, on “What Means would Reduce the Traffic in
Stolen Property.” … Kenilworth Advertiser, 18 October 1884: Birmingham has in Mr Farndale as skilful a Chief
Constable as any town in the Midlands, and it has a very fine police force,
but there is in Birmingham a sufficiently large number of disorderly persons
to sack the town. Now that the roughs have once tested the pleasures of a
riot, we must rely upon it that they will not be long before they find
another excuse for setting at defiance the powers of the law … |
1885 |
Birmingham Mail, 14 February 1885: THE DYNAMITE OUTRAGES. POLICE WITNESSES INTIMIDATED.
THREAT TO BLOW UP ST PAUL’S CATHEDRAL AND THE BANK OF ENGLAND. A DYNAMITE
PLIOT TO DESTROY NOTTINGHAM CASTLE. SUPPOSED HOAX. … By a letter accidentally received by a tradesman
at Aston from Nottingham, a plot has been discovered to destroy the castle,
art museum, school of art, Nottingham … On enquiry at the Birmingham Detective
office today we learn that a copy of the same letter has been sent to r
Farndale. The letter is sad to have been accidentally opened at Aston, and
was forwarded to the chief of the borough police … Leighton Buzzard Observer and Linsdale Gazette, 5
May 1885: POLICE SUPERANNUATION A meeting of chief constables of police was held on
Thursday at Anderton’s Hotel, Fleet Street, London, for the purpose of taking
into consideration sections of the :Police Bill which has just been brought
into the House of Commons. A deputation afterwards waited upon Mr Fowler MP,
the Under Secretary of State at the Home Office, with reference to the
measure … The deputation having been introduced … Mr Farndale, chief
constable of Birmingham and others addressed Mr Fowler in support of the
bill, which provides for the superannuation of police officers after a
certain number of years’ service. Mr Fowler received the representations of
the deputation very favourably, and said that the Government would do its
best to pass this bill this session. (superannuation is essentially a pension scheme) Birmingham Mail, 16 June 1885: BIRMINGHAM POLICE MISSION. A social gathering in
connection with the Birmingham Young Men’s Christian Association’s Police
Mission was held in the Association Rooms, Needles Alley, last night,
Alderman Downing presided. It was announced that Mr Farndale had expressed
his readiness to afford all the men in the force time and opportunity for
attending a place of worship once every Sunday … Birmingham Mail, 13 October 1885: A YEARS CRIME IN BIRMINGHAM At the meeting of the Watch Committee this morning
Councilor Bishop in the chair, the Chief Constable (Mr Farndale) presented
his annual return of crime in the borough for the twelve months ending
September the 25th last … |
1886 |
Edith Farndale, daughter of John and Susannah
Farndale, was baptised at Loftus. Ny 1939, Edith was an inmate at the
Stokesley Poor Law Institution. She died in 1968. |
1886 |
Ellen Farndale, daughter of William Farndale (born
1859) and Mary Farndale, was born in York. She married John Wardell in 1912
in Lancashire. She died in 1979 in Luton, Bedfordshire. |
|
Nottingham Guardian, 1 January 1886: SERIOUS ALLEGATIONS AGAINST BIRMINGHAM POLICE
OFFICERS When a man well known to the police was arrested
after violence was used there was a report that the police had struck the man
with a staff across his shoulders and the court directed Mr Farndale to
institute an inquiry not the matter … Blanford and Wimborne Telegram, 12 March 1886: The question of Chief Commissionership of the Police
is at last decided. Mr Howard Vincent, it is said, will not take the post.
The recent riots at Manchester and Birmingham, and the excellent way in which
they were checked by the police forces in those towns, have drawn Mr
Childers’ attention particularly to Mr Wood, the chief constable of
Manchester, and Mr Farndale, who holds the same position in Birmingham. Mr
Farndale has, we believe, risen from the ranks, having entered the force as a
common policeman. The practical experience of such a man could not fail to be
highly valuable, if he also possesses those graces of manner which have
always hitherto been deemed indispensable for this important command … Globe, 16 March 1886: A SCARE IN BIMRINGHAM BAYONETS SOLD AT NE PENNY EACH The attention of the local police has just been
called to the wholesale distribution of old bayonets among children and
others in the town … at several of the Board schools in the town the teachers
were startled to see their young scholars march in literally “armed to the
teeth” … As soon as this became known there was quite a rush to the shops,
and the dealers drove a roaring trade among the juvenile population. Mr
Farndale, the Chief of Police, mentioned the matter yesterday morning to Mr
Kynnersley at the Public Office, but the stipendiary said he thought no steps
could be taken in the matter. Edinburgh Evening News, 14 September 1886: MR CHAMBERLAIN UNDER POLICE PROTECTION This morning Mr Chamberlain had a long interview
with Mr Farndale, the chief of police in Birmingham, and it is understood
that an arrangement was arrived at for a detective to accompany him on his
holidays. The right hon gentleman starts in a few days for the Continent,
accompanied by Mr Jesse Collings. The Worcester Chronicle of 18 September 1886 also
reported a song written to commemorate the event of which an extract is: So Joseph and Jesse far away will sojourn, The shame of it is, they’ll be sure to return. A detective goes with them, who’ll have a great try To “detect” Jesse’s genius and Joe’s honesty. Farewell to the Bobby; His task will be hard; That he’ll ne’er overcome it Is quite the card. The Liverpool Daily Post of 15 September 1886
reported that it is understood that it was arranged that Inspector Van
Helden should accompany the right hon gentleman throughout his tour … and
the Blackburn Standard, 18 September 1886 reported that Van Helden speaks
several European languages. Joseph Chamberlain (1836 to 1914) was a liberal and
later conservative politician and the father of Neville Chamberlain. He made
his career in Birmingham as a manufacturer of screws and later as mayor. He
resigned from Gladstone’s government in 1886 in opposition to Irish Home
Rule. He helped engineer a split in the liberal party and became a Liberal
Unionist. Morpeth Herald, 30 October 1886: GREAT RAID ON BETTING MEN IN BIRMINGHAM On Tuesday afternoon the Birmingham police made a
road on three public houses in Birmingham notoriously used for betting
purposes … Mr Farndale, the Chief Constable, under whose immediate
superintendence the arrangements were made, provided for a simultaneous swoop
upon the three houses… |
7 November 1886 |
Frank Farndale, son of Samuel Sanders and Mary
Farndale, was baptised in Egton. Frank Farndale died aged 4 and was buried at
St Hilda, Egton in 1890. |
24 May 1886 |
William Farndale was buried at St Hilda Church,
Egton. |
1887 |
Birmingham Daily Post,
23 February 1887 BIRMINGHAM WATCH
COMMITTEE A meeting to discuss the
bye laws for regulating street traffic. There was concern about the speed of
tram cars. The bye laws provided
that the speed should not exceed four miles an hour, but the borough surveyor
reported that the cars were occasionally run at the rate of 9 Ľ miles per
hour. The CHIEF CONSTABLE (Mr Farndale): They go 19 Ľ miles an hour in some
places outside the borough … Birmingham Daily Post, 8
March 1887: THE QUEEN’S VISIT –
PROGESS OF THE ARRANGEMENTS … With reference to
the illuminations we understand that Mr Farndale, the chief constable, will
probably suggest to the Watch Committee that vehicular traffic in the central
streets should be prohibited. Experience of the last similar occasion proved
that even a single line of traffic could not be worked without difficulty and
confusion, as well as leading to numerous accidents .. Yorkshire Post and Leeds
Intelligencer, 24 March 1887: THE QUEEN IN BIRMINGHAM ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION Her Majesty’s first
official visit to the provinces in her Jubilee year has been an unqualified
success – the weather splendid for the season of the year, the crowds of her
subjects in the streets large, orderly and enthusiastic, and the arrangements
for her reception, progress, and departure perfect in every particular … The
police arrangements, carried out under the superintendence of Chief Constable
Farndale, were admirable so far as they went; but it would have been
impossible for the police to keep the streets clear if they had not had the
assistance of 400 firemen and several battalions of volunteers, who lined the
route.
.. The Graphic, 26 March
1887: The Queen’s Visit to
Birmingham: Aberdeen Press and
Journal, 5 November 1887: THE GOVERNMENT RESOLUTE The Right Hon A J
Balfour, MP, Secretary for Ireland, attended meetings in Birmingham yesterday
and delivered addresses on the Irish question … On the platform the right hon
gentleman was met by Sir James Sawyer, President of the Birmingham
Conservative Association, and by the chief constable of Birmingham, Mr
Farndale … Birmingham Daily Post, 7
November 1887: THE SOCIALISTS IN
BIRMINGHAM. A SUNDAY EVENING DISTURBANCE.
A disorderly scene took place in front of the Council House last
evening, in connection with one of the meetings which are held on the Sundays
by the members of the Socialist League, under the direction of the local
agent. Mr A Donald … Donald, we understand, denies that he was advised to
abandon the meeting. In order to avoid the crowd that gathered in Moor
Street, the various persons interested were let out the back way, and Mr
Farndale detained a policeman to secure Mr Donald from molestation on his way
home. |
7 April 1888 |
This is probably the
Egton part of the family. (Whitby Gazette) |
2 October 1888 |
Mary Alice Farndale, daughter of Samuel and Mary
Farndale was born in Whitby. She died aged only 9 months and was buried at St
Hilda, Egton on 19 July 1889. |
8 October 1888 |
The Whitechapel Murders – a Jack the Ripper Hoax A CONFESSION AND ARREST IN BIRMINGHAM. At The
Birmingham Public Office on Saturday, before Messrs. J.D. Goodman and W.
Holliday (magistrates), Alfred Napier Blanchard (34), described as a
canvasser, of 2, Rowland Grove, Rowland Road, Handsworth, was charged on his
own confession with committing the Whitechapel murders. Detective-sergeant
Ashby said that on Friday night the prisoner was in a public-house in Newtown
Row, and he told the landlord that he was the Whitechapel murderer. He
repeated the statement to several people and witness arrested him. When at
Duke Street Police Station he denied being the murderer, but witness thought
proper to keep him in custody. The police had not yet had time to make
inquiries, and knew nothing of the prisoner's antecedents. Richard King,
landlord of the Fox and Goose, Newtown Row, said the prisoner came to his
house about eleven o'clock on Friday morning, and remained till about a
quarter past eight at night. During his stay in the house he drank about five
and a half pints of beer. About half-past twelve o'clock he asked witness
what kind of detectives they had in Birmingham. Witness told him he believed
them to be very clever men. Prisoner said that it would be a funny thing if
the Whitechapel murderer were to give himself up in Birmingham. Witness
acquiesced, and prisoner continued, "I am the Whitechapel
murderer." Turning round to an elderly gentleman sitting in the bar,
prisoner said, "Look here, old gentleman; perhaps you would not think
there was a murderer in the house." "I don't know about that,"
replied the customer; "you might not look unlike one." Prisoner
said, "I am one, then." Later on the old gentleman asked prisoner
had he got the knife with him, and he answered that he had left a long knife
behind him. Someone asked prisoner how he did the murders without making the
victims scream. He explained that this was done "simply by placing the
thumb and finger on the windpipe and cutting the throat with the right hand."
He said he had "done six of them in London." He was sober when he
made this statement. Turning round to witness prisoner said, "You are a
fool if you don't get the thousand pounds reward offered for me; you may as
well have it as anyone else." Mr. Farndale (Chief Constable) informed
the magistrates that he did not attach the least importance to this arrest.
At the same time prisoner had placed himself in a most serious position, and
could not complain if the magistrates thought fit to remand him for
inquiries. At present nothing had been ascertained with respect to him beyond
information contained in some papers found upon him. Mr. Goodman thought that
some further inquiries should be made. The prisoner asked if he might say a
few words, and, having obtained permission, stated that he was stationed in
London, and was a canvasser for a London firm. He had recently been working
up North. He was now on his way to London, and when he made the statement
incriminating himself was labouring under great excitement, having been
previously reading the reports of the inquests. The statement was, on the
face of it, ridiculous, and he was sure they would admit that. He could give
them references in Birmingham. Mr. Barradale (Magistrates' Clerk) told the
prisoner that he could give any references he had to Mr. Farndale for
inquiry. As the prisoner said he was a murderer, it was a question whether
time should not be given to make inquiries. Mr. Goodman: It is your own fault
that you are in this position. The prisoner said he was aware of this, but at
the same time he was labouring under great excitement. Mr. Barradale: Were
you suffering from the drink? Prisoner: Partly from drink and partly from
nervousness. I had been drinking for two or three days. The prisoner was
remanded until to-morrow. Mr. Barradale told him that if he wished any
messages to be sent the police would assist him in every way. He could
telegraph to anybody living away from the town and write to anyone he thought
proper. As he was proceeding towards the cells, prisoner said he had a favour
to ask. Would the press be kind enough not to mention this case? It was a
serious matter for him, and should his employer get to hear about it he would
lose his situation. Mr. Barradale: The magistrates have no power over the
press. The prisoner then went below. (Birmigham Daily
Gazette). Blanchard, a 34 year old canvasser, who resided at 2
Rowland Grove, Rowland Road, Handsworth, was arrested in the Fox And Goose
public house, Newton Row Aston, Birmingham, on 5 October 1888 after being
overheard describing how he had committed the Whitechapel murders. According
to the landlord of the Fox And Goose, Richard King, Blanchard entered the pub
on Friday morning at about 11 o'clock and commenced drinking until quarter
past 8 at night. He consumed about 5 and a half pints of beer. While in the
pub, Blanchard struck up a conversation with the landlord and asked him what
kind of detectives they had in Birmingham, the landlord replied that he
believed them to be very clever men, to which Blanchard replied, 'It would be
a funny thing if the Whitechapel murderer were to give himself up in
Birmingham', before declaring, 'I am the Whitechapel murderer'. Someone asked
him how he had done the murders without making the victims scream, to which
he explained that this was done by simply placing the thumb and finger on the
windpipe and cutting the throat with the right hand, he also claimed he had
done six of them in London. Blanchard said to the landlord, 'you are a fool
if you don't get the thousand pounds reward offered for me, You may have as
well have it as anyone else'. When he appeared in court he told the
magistrates that after drinking heavily and reading about the murders he had
became excited and claimed them as his own. After police inquires, it was
proved he was in Manchester when the Whitechapel murders occurred, and had
been there for some two months prior to his visit to Birmingham. Birmingham Daily Post, 8 October 1888: A BIRMINGHAM CONFESSION At Birmingham Police Court on Saturday, before Sir
Thomas Martineau … a respectfully dressed man, named Alfred Napier Blanchard
(34), who described himself as a canvasser … was charged by his own
confession with having committed the Whitechapel murders. Detective Ashby
explained that on Friday morning the prisoner went into a public house in
Newton Row, and openly accused himself od having committed the Whitechapel
murders. Witness took him into custody, and when they reached Duke Street
police station he denied having made any confession … Was he drunk at the
time? Mr Farndale: he was sober when he first broached the subject, but by
the time the police were called he was undoubtedly under the influence of
drink … Mr Farndale now said he did not attach the least importance to the
arrest, but, at the same time the prisoner had placed himself in the position
in which he now stood, and he could not complain if the Bench remanded him.
Mr Goodman: Do you know anything about him? Mr Farndale: Nothing, except what
has been gleaned from papers found in his possession. |
23 November 1888 |
Mr. Joseph Farndale, the Chief Constable of
Birmingham, who is making the running for the Chief Commissionership, is an
excellent officer. Birmingham got him from Leicester, where from working a
beat he had risen to the position of head policeman. There was some talk of
Mr. Farndale when Sir Edmund Henderson resigned, and the Birmingham Watch
Committee - the Town Council Committee that has control of the police - were
in despair. They would have been very glad for his sake if he had obtained
promotion, but at the same time they fervently hoped that he would not be
taken away from them. Birmingham ascertained by sad experience the
disadvantages of a military despotism. Major Bond, a gentleman who achieved
some little distinction in Ireland, was Mr. Farndale's predecessor. He was a
provincial Charles Warren, and it was not long before Birmingham rebelled
against his iron rule. The police lost touch with the people, and neither the
people not the police liked it. He had to go, and from occupying a position
of honor and eminence he came to be an Irish resident magistrate. When the
Major went the first qualification which the people and the press demanded in
his successor was that he should be a civilian. Mr. Farndale had an excellent
record, and has thoroughly justified his selection. The secret of his success
is that he carefully avoids any display of force. Shortly after the
disturbances and the sacking of the West-end, there was some fear of a
similar occurrence in Birmingham. The Chief Constable dealt with the
situation in a very admirable manner. He did not attempt to interfere with
the demonstration, and carefully refrained from crowding Costa-green with
policemen or from irritating the people by any unnecessary display of
authority. There was no bludgeoning, no violence, and the consequence was
that the crowd, amongst whom were a good many bad characters who would have
stuck at nothing in the way of plunder, gradually dispersed. The Chief
Constable himself preserved his good temper throughout, and was cheered by
the crowd as he passed. He has the advantage of being a handsome man - a
great point with the crowd. He looks remarkably well in his uniform and on
horseback, and he is always in evidence whenever there is anything moving.
When the dynamite plot was discovered in Birmingham, the Chief Constable was
in his proper place, and directed the investigations so well that not a
mistake was made. Night and day he remained at his post until the right
moment came, and then the police swooped down and captured the gang. The
result was that the dynamite conspiracy, which had its head-quarters in
Birmingham, was completely crushed out of existence. Mr. Farndale looks
something over 40. He is tall, broad-shouldered, athletic, has good features
and looks like a gentleman. He has the bald head that comes of wearing a
constable's helmet. (The Star, London). |
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Evening Star, 6 November
1888 MR GLADSTONE’S JOURNEY SPEECH ON HOME AND
FOERIEGN POLITICS Mr Gladstone left
Hawarden for Birmingham this morning, for the purpose of fulfilling a series
of arrangements in connection with the National Liberal Federation … The
train steamed into Birmingham station at 1.15 precisely … Outside the station
there was an immense concourse of people. Here, however, as well as along the
whole route to the Town Hall, strong barricades had been erected, and a large
force of police being in attendance, under the command of Mr Farndale, a
perfectly clear space was kept for the procession. An enthusiastic cheer was
given as Mr Gladstone emerged from the station … Of Gladstone’s visit,
the Burley Gazette of 3 November 1888 had commented Since, in dealing with
so large a number, it is impossible to ensure that all shall be sympathisers,
with the object of the gathering, or even respectable men, there will be a
strong police force in the hall, commanded by the Chief Constable (Mr
Farndale) who has frequently shown himself a man of rare tact and energy on
such occasions… Bristol Mercury, 13
November 1888 Sir Charles Warren has
taken the course of a sensible man, in resigning from a position for which it
is evident he was not fitted … The police are a civil body charged with the
maintenance of order and the detection of crime and the Whitechapel horrors
have shown how incapable Scotland yard is in this respect … They make the
fatal error of transferring even their detectives from division to division,
so that they have not men with intimate local knowledge as Mr Coathupe has in
Bristol, or Mr Farndale has in Birmingham, acquainted with the criminal
classes and all the dark places of the city, so that very few hours would
elapse before the arrival of a suspicious stranger or a suspicious occurrence
in the lowest haunts in the place would become known at police headquarters. (Bristol Mercury, 20
November 1888) Birmingham Mail, 28
December 1888: MR FARNDALE’S ILLNESS Although Mr Farndale has
been incapacitated for a considerable time, it has not yet been announced
what he has actually been suffering from. A severe cold was at the outset
said to be the cause, but when he was recommended to repair to the South of
England it was generally accepted that his illness was of much greater
severity than his medical attendants chose to announce. During his absence he
continued to lose strength, and the development of the obstinate complaint
manifested itself in a manner which occasioned considerable apprehension. The
fact is that the Chief of Police contracted an attack of diphtheria of such a
peculiar character that his medical advisers were baffled in their diagnosis.
During the latter part of his stay at Torquay, however, paralysis supervened,
and then it dawned upon them that the primary complaint was diphtheria. The
paralysis gave rise to much alarm, and Mr Farndale’s return was at once
ordered. Since he has been at home he has been attended by Sir W Foster and
Drs Wilders and Hunt, and we are pleased to be able to announce that he is
now showing some signs of improvement, although some time must yet transpire
ere he is able to resume his duties. |
1889 |
Annie Farndale, daughter of John
and Susannah Farndale, was baptised at Egton. By 1911, Annie was a dressmaker
in Loftus. She had a daughter, out of marriage, Ethel Farndale, who was born
on 14 July 1916. Annie Farndale died in Catterick Village in 1971. |
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Birmingham Mail, 5
January 1889: I hear with regret that Mr
Farndale has had a relapse, which has aroused fresh fears amongst his friends
and medical advisers. The paralysis from which he was suffering on his return
to Birmingham at first showed some signs of gradual abatement, but with the
advent of the cold weather the symptoms returned with increased severity, and
the dense fogs have also tended to render anything like a speedy recovery
less hopeful. Whitby Gazette, 11
January 1889: Mr Farndale, chief
constable of Birmingham, who has been seriously ill, is now slightly
improving. But he found it
necessary to sell his horse: Birmingham Mail, 6
February 1889: Derbyshire Times, 9
February 1889: I have heard for some
time with regret of the serious illness of Chief Constable Farndale of
Birmingham and formerly Chief Constable of Chesterfield. Mr Farndale
unfortunately contracted diphtheria which was followed by diptheric paralysis
of the throat, complicated by kidney disorders. Mr Farndale’s many friends
will however be glad to hear that he is decidedly better and Dr Lawson Tait
gives hope of a seedy recovery. Mr Farndale is held in kindly memory in
Chesterfield, and I trust he will soon be well and strong again. Birmingham Mail, 16
February 1889: Anyone passing a certain
police station within the limits of the city early on Monday morning last,
might have witnessed a very lively snowballing encounter, between a dozen or
so of Mr Farndale’s most trusted officers. Of course very few people were
about at the time, but these opened their eyes in astonishment with which the
myrmidons of the law entered into their game. The scene would have delighted
some of the ragamuffins who were later in the day rebuked by the self same
officers for doing a similar thing. |
16 April 1889 |
When she was 18, Louisa Farndale
took teaching examinations with special commendation |
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Birmingham Mail, 26 April 1889: THE DEMONSTRATION IN BINGLEY
HALL All the tickets for the Unionist
demonstration in Bingley Hall tonight have been applied for and issued … The
convenience of ticket holders has been admirably provided for in the
arrangements made by the Chief Constable (Mr Farndale), which include the blocking
of King Alfred’s Place, King Edward’s Place, and part of Cambridge Street by
cordons of police, who will permit no person to pass unprovided with a ticket. |
2 June 1889 |
Inspection of the City Police
Force. Colonel Cobbe, Her Majesty’s Inspector of Constabulary for the Midland
District, yesterday afternoon inspected the police force in the yard at the
rear of the police station in Duke Street … The men were drawn up in their
various divisions … Mr and Mrs Farndale
were driven into the centre …Superintendent Sheppard then presented the Chief
Constable with an handsomely illuminated address … He wished the chief a long
life and good health, and referred to the kindness that Mr Farndale had
always shown to members of the force. The address, which was read by
Superintendent Sheppard, was as follows: “Address to Joseph Farndale Esq.,
Chief Constable for the City of Birmingham – We, the undersigned, deputed by
a meeting assembled and representing the whole body of the Birmingham Police
Force, consisting of 550 members, heartily congratulate you upon your
resumption of duties as chief in this large and important city. We rejoice at
your restoration to health, as we sympathised with you in your serious and
protracted illness; and it is now a source of happiness for us to have the
opportunity of thus expressing to you how much we cherish and admire those
qualities so characteristic of you, and which have drawn and endeared us to
you during your chief constableship here. We feel that when and wherever
qualities abound which have distinguished your career in such an eminent
degree then will a true appreciating and grateful people respond and
unmistakably demonstrate in no uncertain way the inspiration in their hearts.
We therefore ask you sir, prompted by these feelings, to accept this
illuminated address, not for its intrinsic value, but rather as an outcome of
our expression of pleasure and congratulations upon your resumption of
duties, and as a small token of our admiration of your worth as chief, man
and friend. With a fervent wish that your convalescence be of long duration
and that you live long in the buoyancy of health to champion our cause as
hitherto in the course and conduct of our duties, and in the path of wisdom,
justice and right. Signed, on behalf of the members of the force,
Superintendents Wm Wilcox, Rd Sheppard, Wm Shaw, Philip Stephenson, Joseph
Hervey, James Black, and David Noon.” Superintendent Wilcox also added a few
words in a similar strain, and presented two handsome bouquets to Mrs Edwards
and Mrs Farndale. The Chief Constable, in acknowledging the presentation,
expressed the great pleasure which this unanimous demonstration on the part o
f the men had afforded him. He was in a measure prepared for something of the
kind, because of the kindness that had been shown towards him by all the
members of the force during his illness. He attributed his recovery in a
great measure to this cause, because cheerfulness of mind played a great part
in such matters. … The Mayor, on behalf of the City, expressed gratification
at seeing Mr Farndale once more about and making progress towards as he (the
speaker) hoped, perfect health. … Cheers were then given for the Chief
Constable, and afterwards for the Mayor, and the constables then dispersed to
their various divisions. (Birmingham Daily
Post) Joseph Farndale |
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Whitby Gazette, 14 June
1889: The Chief Constable of
Birmingham (Mr Farndale) is shortly to be made the recipient of a testimonial
from the Birmingham Magistrates and many influential citizens. The committee
which has been formed to carry out the presentation consider that as the
prolonged illness of the chief has entailed a very heavy expense, a
substantial monetary testimonial would be both an appropriate and graceful
act. Already a resolution has been passed expressive of cordial
congratulation on his recovery. The presentation committee also aim at
showing their high appreciation of Mr Farndale’s many excellent services in connection
with the force by the fund which they have initiated. Circulars asking for
subscriptions have even forwarded to those who it is thought would like to
participate in the testimonial, but the appeal is in no wise a public one –
in fact it is being made privately. Birmingham Daily Post 27
June 1889: Inspection of the City
Police Force. Colonel Cobbe, Her Majesty’s Inspector of Constabulary for the Midland
District, yesterday afternoon inspected the police force in the yard at the
rear of the police station in Duke Street … The men were drawn up in their
various divisions … Mr and Mrs
Farndale were driven into the centre …Superintendent Sheppard then presented
the Chief Constable with an handsomely illuminated address … He wished the
chief a long life and good health, and referred to the kindness that Mr
Farndale had always shown to members of the force. The address, which was
read by Superintendent Sheppard, was as follows: “Address to Joseph
Farndale Esq., Chief Constable for the City of Birmingham – We, the
undersigned, deputed by a meeting assembled and representing the whole body
of the Birmingham Police Force, consisting of 550 members, heartily
congratulate you upon your resumption of duties as chief in this large and
important city. We rejoice at your restoration to health, as we sympathised
with you in your serious and protracted illness; and it is now a source of
happiness for us to have the opportunity of thus expressing to you how much
we cherish and admire those qualities so characteristic of you, and which
have drawn and endeared us to you during your chief constableship here. We
feel that when and wherever qualities abound which have distinguished your
career in such an eminent degree then will a true appreciating and grateful
people respond and unmistakably demonstrate in no uncertain way the
inspiration in their hearts. We therefore ask you sir, prompted by these
feelings, to accept this illuminated address, not for its intrinsic value,
but rather as an outcome of our expression of pleasure and congratulations
upon your resumption of duties, and as a small token of our admiration of
your worth as chief, man and friend. With a fervent wish that your
convalescence be of long duration and that you live long in the buoyancy of
health to champion our cause as hitherto in the course and conduct of our
duties, and in the path of wisdom, justice and right. Signed, on behalf of
the members of the force, Superintendents Wm Wilcox, Rd Sheppard, Wm Shaw,
Philip Stephenson, Joseph Hervey, James Black, and David Noon.”
Superintendent Wilcox also added a few words in a similar strain, and
presented two handsome bouquets to Mrs Edwards and Mrs Farndale. The Chief
Constable, in acknowledging the presentation, expressed the great pleasure
which this unanimous demonstration on the part o f the men had afforded him.
He was in a measure prepared for something of the kind, because of the
kindness that had been shown towards him by all the members of the force
during his illness. He attributed his recovery in a great measure to this
cause, because cheerfulness of mind played a great part in such matters. …
The Mayor, on behalf of the City, expressed gratification at seeing Mr
Farndale once more about and making progress towards as he (the speaker)
hoped, perfect health. … Cheers were then given for the Chief Constable, and
afterwards for the Mayor, and the constables then dispersed to their various
divisions. Birmingham Daily Post, 5
July 1889 THE SHAH’S VISIT TO
BIRMINGHAM His Majesty the Shah of
Persia is expected to arrive at New Street Station by special train from
Bromsgrove at about 11.30am on the morning of Thursday, the 11th
instant. … The street traffic will be under the control of the Chef Constable
(Mr Farndale). As it is expected that considerable interest will be evinced
in the visit of the Shah and in his progress through the streets, the Mayor
hopes that the inhabitants will maintain the reputation of the city in
assisting in the preservation of order along the line of the procession, and
by keeping the route clear and free of obstruction. Birmingham Daily Post,
12 July 1889 THE SHAH IN BIMRINGHAM PUBLIC RECEPTION AND
INSPECTION OF FACTORIES The Shah paid his
promised visit to Birmingham yesterday, but the event was robbed somewhat of
the éclat which would otherwise have attended it through an unfortunate
upsetting of the programme which had been arranged. The article refers to
the changed plans of the Shah which led to delays whilst sightseers had
already turned out and shop keepers found their business suspended or closed.
A great many undoubtedly
thought the time too valuable to idle away, even to show respect to England’s
guest – for the crowds in the street thinned. Those who remained behind
either waited patiently at their posts or promenaded along the pavements
willing away the time as best they could. The name of the illustrious visitor
was in every one’s mouth but what was said about him had better not be
published. “What a shame!”. “Our Queen wouldn’t serve us such a trick”, “I
suppose he thinks he can do as he likes with us”, were among the very mildest
of the grumbling comments … “He ain’t worth a tanner” suggested one
irreverent passer by. “”What!”, shrieked the man in the cart, “not worth a
tanner, when he’s doing all this to save war with old England! – Bah!” …
Quite a sigh of relief went up as Mr Farndale and a few mounted policemen
rode down to the station. The Mayor followed, the ugly rumours that the Shah
was not coming at all were thrown to the winds, and in due course patience
was rewarded and curiosity to a certain extent satisfied by the Imperial
possession … As soon as the Shah’s
carriage had left the station yard, it was surrounded by a squadron of the 9th
Lancers, under Major Mackenizie … who formed the escort. The procession was
headed by Mr Farndale, the chief superintendent of police, and the carriages
not covered by the escort were flanked by mounted constables … |
17 July 1889 |
Presentation to Mr Farndale. A
largely attended and representative meeting was held at the Council House,
yesterday, for the purpose of making a presentation to Mr Joseph Farndale,
the chief of police, upon his restoration from his long and serious illness.
Mr Jaffray occupied the chair and amongst those present were the Rev Canon
Wilkinson, Alderman Sir Thos Martineau, the Town Clerk (Mr E O Smith),
Alderman Pollack, Messrs W Holliday, A Hill, G Marris, HG Reid, JC Holder, WM
Ellis, TH Bartlett, Joseph Ansed, Councillor Lawley Parker, Councillor
Barclay, Councillor Bishop, … Mr Farndale was warmly applauded on entering the
room. The balance sheet showed that the memorial fund amounted to Ł433 1s and
that the expenses, including the preparation of an illuminated address, were
Ł28 1s. There were 201 contributors. The Chairman read the following address
which was illuminated for framing by Mr Morton, and of which a copy was bound
in book form with the names of the subscribers:- “To Joseph Farndale, Esq.,
Chief Constable for the City of Birmingham. Dear Mr Farndale, - We, the
undersigned, on behalf of several of your friends and well wishers, are
desirous of tendering to you our warm and sincere congratulations upon your
restoration to health after your late severe and prolonged illness, and of
expressing to you the hope that such restoration is of a permanent nature,
and the gratification we feel in seeing you are able to resume the active
duties in your important office. We acknowledge with pleasure the efficient
and masterly manner in which you have controlled the civil order and
protected the individual and material interests of this great city; the able
assistance that you are ever ready
with unvarying courtesy to afford to all persons in connection with your
office, even in matters not forming part of your official duties, and the high
esteem in which you are held by the officers and men of the force of which
you are chief; and we look forward with pleasure in the hope of seeing your
face amongst us for many years. As a mark of our personal regard we request
that you will accept the accompanying cheque for Ł405. We are, dear Mr
Farndale, faithfully yours …” In handing over the address, the Chairman said
he could not sit down without expressing, on behalf of that very
representative meeting of Mr Farndale’s fellow townsmen, their appreciation
of his character and service. He was old enough, unhappily, to remember a
succession of chief constables in Birmingham, and he spoke of the sentiments
of those who knew most intimately how Mr Farndale discharged his duties when
he said that no officer who ever presided over the police force had ever
discharged his duties with more courtesy, with less friction, and with ore
ability. They all knew how easy it was to cause annoyance in the discharge of
delicate and responsible duties as those which pertained to the chief of
police. They had the proof of it very recently in London, where something of
a social revolution was threatened by the friction – he did not say whether
what was done was right or not – which took place between the police and the
civilians. They had never experienced anything of the sort since Mr Farndale
came amongst them. There had been the utmost good feeling, and it was well
not only that the law should be respected, but that its administration should
be so gentle it was scarcely felt or seen. Then, with respect to the regulation
of the streets, none of them could fail to see the improvement as regarded
safety of persons crossing the streets at crowded points through the
organisation of the traffic and the invariable courtesy with which the police
were ready to ‘help the lame dog’ across. Then take another matter, the
dispersion of large assemblies on a wet night from the town hall. What a
chaos it used to be, and how almost impossible for those in charge of ladies
to get away. Now, however, they simply handed a card to a policeman, it was
taken in the most polite way, and their carriage was found without disorder
or delay. Within Mr Farndale’s household – the police force – maters were
admirably arranged, and a finer body of men it would be impossible to find.
Even the London newspapers, who found fault with many things in Birmingham,
and who were bound to say something nasty (laughter) never Said anything
disparaging of the police. (Hear, hear). In the proceedings the other day the
most prominent feature was the martial bearing and action of the police
force. Mr Farndale had already received from the members of his force a
recognition of his kindliness of spirit and the good feeling which prevailed
between him and those under his command. The present meeting, which might be
taken as representative of the whole town, testified to the general
appreciation of the way in which he had conducted his difficult and delicate
duties, and they echoed the hope expressed that Mr Farndale may regain as
much health and strength as he previously enjoyed, and that he might long be
spared to discharge the duties of his important office, (Applause). The
Chairman, in conclusion, handed over to Mr Farndale the cheque for Ł405, and
expressed regret that Mrs Farndale was not able to be present to receive the
beautiful bouquet which it had been intended to present to her. Mr Farndale,
in reply, said that he had not ben altogether ignorant of the fact that some
presentation was to be made to him, but he was greatly surprised at the
extent to which the movement had been taken up. He thanked the committee and
subscribers most sincerely and he thanked Mr Jeffray not only for occupying
the chair and for the too flattering words he had uttered concerning himself,
but for the way he had spoken of the police force. He was very proud pf the
Birmingham Police, and he was greatly pleased t find that pride was shared by
a very large number of the inhabitants of the city. There had been some
misapprehension current with regard to the number of case in which men were
reported against, especially for drunkenness; but he was glad to say that
whereas some years ago the reports every year amounted to several hundreds,
last year, with an augmented force, the number of offences for which members
of the police force were reported were just brought down to two figures,
being only 99. He fully endorsed what had been said as to the manner in which
the force performed their duties. They could have no greater proof that they
discharged their duties intelligently than the fact that fir the last two or
three years – certainly two, if not more – they had not had a single
complaint or action brought against any constable for illegal arrest or
illegal search, although they were often called upon at a moment’s notice to
decide cases which some of his friends, who were lawyers, would want a little
time to consider. It had been his lot to receive testimonials on several
occasions but they had been parting gifts by the sorrow of saying ‘goodbye’.
He was glad that feature was not characteristic of the present occasion. He
thanked those of all classes, from the lord lieutenant and high sheriff down
to the most humble citizens, who had expressed sympathy for hum in his
illness; and he echoed the chairman’s hope that he might be spared to serve the
people of Birmingham, who had never lost an opportunity of showing him
kindness, and who had evinced so generous an appreciation of his services. On
the motion of the Rev Canon Wilkinson, seconded by Dr Lawson Tait, a vote of
thanks was passed to the chairman and to the two hon secretaries, and the
proceedings terminated. Mr Farndale has received from an anonymous
contributor, signed himself ‘a friend’, the sum of five guineas, which the
donor said he should have been pleased to have added to the private list if
he had been aware of it at the time. (Birmingham Daily
Post). |
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Bromsgrove and Droitwich
Messenger, 17 August 1889: DEATH OF INSPECTOR
CHECKETTS The police who attended
numbered more than one hundred, including superintendents, inspectors, sergeants
and constables, and Mr Farndale (the Chief Constable). The funeral cortege
was headed by the police band … Dudley Mercury, 31
August 1889: Amongst the visitors of
Droitwich, who are taking the brine baths, are … Mr Farndale (chief of the
Birmingham Police) and many others of lesser note. Birmingham daily Post, 5
November 1889 PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO
CHILDREN The annual meeting of
the Birmingham Branch of the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty
to Children was held yesterday … With regard to Mr Farndale, he was pleased
he had recovered from his recent illness, and was gratified to find that he
had given good assistance to the society (cheers). |
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Birmingham Mail, 19
March 1890: THE POLICE AND THE EIGHT
HOURS SYSTEM The part played by the
police forces of the country in the public affairs is so important that any
question bearing upon the administration of their official duties becomes a
matter in which all law abiding citizens should not only take a interest, but
if necessary, their opinion should be earnestly consulted. We have now before
us the fact that a section of our police force is agitating for a return to
the old system of duty viz, that of performing the entire eight hours duty
straight off the reel, thus leaving the remaining sixteen hours at their
disposal … The discussion at the Council meeting clearly showed that this
satisfactory feature of administration s the result of the system instituted
by Mr Farndale … Birmingham Daily Post,
31 May 1890 POLICEMEN’S HOURS The debate in the City
Council on the management of the police force has not, as it may h=be
supposed to have done, settled the question … The long duty system was in
force during the greater art of Major Bond’s term of headship; the short duty
system was introduce by Mr Farndale seven years ago. Its introduction was
marked by the concession of a day’s leave per month, and thus was in the
nature of a compensation … The chief motive of the agitation is to obtain a
longer spell off duty … The sole question which has to be considered by the
management of the force is as to the effect upon discipline, physique and
general efficiency; and as soon as this question is raised the case against
the long duty system appears to be very strong. The Watch Committee and the
Chief Constable seem, at all events, to be agreed upon this point,. It was
this consideration which induced Mr Farndale eight years ago to recommend the
abandonment of the system. He was struck by an absence of smartness in the
appearance of the men, especially of those who were doing an early spell of
duty from 6am to 2pm. It occurred to him that, supporting the men were
sensible enough in every case to make a temperate use of their sixteen hours
freedom, it was hardly probable that they would get a warm meal before
starting out so early in the morning, or find very much time for brushing up
their uniforms … Staffordshire Chronicle,
27 September 1890: DALRY THE DYNAMITARD A STARTLING STORY On Monday, Mr W T Bryan,
secretary of the demonstration which took place in Tipperary on Sunday to
protest against the treatment to which Mr John Daly and his fellow prisoners
have been subjected in Chatham gaol, received a letter from Mr William
O’Brien MP … I have for some time been in communication with an English
gentleman of much eminence in Birmingham, who has discovered startling proofs
that John Daly is the victim of a plot organised by emissaries of the Irish
Constabulary. Hus authority for this terrible charge is no less a personage
than the chief constable of one of the principal English cities, whose
confession has been before the Home Secretary. It will be our duty to press
for the fullest investigation of this horrible business, and to insist that
pending such investigation there shall be no continuance of the barbaric
system of prison torment revealed in the evidence before the late unfairly
constituted commission. … Alderman Manton’s
statement, so far as the conviction of Daly is concerned, is briefly as
follows: He states that a few weeks after the trial at Warwick, Mr Farndale,
the Chief Constable of Birmingham, told him – Alderman Manton puts it that Mr
Farndale came to him to unburden himself of a secret that was truly troubling
his conscience – that the explosives found on Daly when he was arrested had
been planted on him by an agent in the employ of the Irish police; that Daly
and Egan were maintained for some time previous to their arrest by money
supplied to them by this agent; that it was he who made an appointment with
Daly to hand over the bombs; that he did in fact give Daly the bombs at
Stafford station; and that the police, acting on instructions, allowed this
agent to escape. Alderman Manton alleges that he has evidence in his
possession, which not only confirms the statements which he alleges were made
by Mr Farndale, but which points to the absolute innocence of Daly. It is on
these grounds that he has been agitating either for an inquiry or for the
quiet release of the prisoners. Mr Farndale’s position
in the matter is rather plain. There is a distinct conflict of statement
between him and Alderman Manton as to the circumstance under which first
communication was made. Mr Farndale, we believe, declares that he informed
Alderman Manton of the employment of the agent, not in any way as a
confession, but merely as a repetition, at Alderman Manton’s solicitation. Of
a statement which Mr Farndale, in the absence through illness of the alderman,
had already made to the Watch Committee. Mr Farndale told the watch
Committee, and subsequently Alderman Manton, that he entertained the gravest
objections to the methods which the Irish police had employed in obtaining
the conviction, and that had he known at the outset of the extent to which
the agent provocateur had been employed he would have declined all connection
with the case. These options Mr Farndale still holds, but he has never
stated, as alleged by Mr John O’Connor, that “the whole thing was a put up
job”; nor has he expressed any doubt as to the justice of Daly’s conviction …
In justice to Mr Farndale it should be stated that bot a shadow of
responsibility attaches to him for the employment of this agent. Mr
Farndale’s duty in the matter was simply to obey the directions of the Irish
police in charge of the case, and it was not until a very late period that he
knew the methods to which he objected were employed … Dis Express, 3 October
1890: THE CONVICT DALY In view of the agitation
for the reconsideration of the case of John Daly, the dynamtard, who was
sentenced to penal servitude for life for treason felony, and is now an
inmate at Chatham Convict Prison, it may be mentioned that he was tried at
the Warwickshire Assizes in July 1884, by Mr Justice Hawkins…. Soon after the
conviction Mr Manton began his correspondence, writing among others to Mr
Gladstone, then Prime Minister, and Mr Parnell, but his letters led to no
result …From Mr Parnell no reply whatever was received, but Mr Manton
explains this by alleging that his letter to that gentleman was intercepted
in the Post Office and never received by the addressee. He draws this
conclusion from the fact that Mr Farndale, chief of the Birmingham police,
and a borough magistrate, mentioned to him that he had been writing to Mr
Parnell, a circumstance of which they had become informed in some mysterious
manner. An easier explanation is that these gentlemen had learnt of the
circumstances from Mr Edwards, to whom My Manton had stated he had written … In support of Manton’s
request for Daly’s release, he submitted the following narrative of a
conversation he had with the chief of the Birmingham police: “Mr Farndale
soke as follows. ‘Mr Alderman Manton, you will be surprised when I tell you hat the explosives found on
Daly were planted on him by the police.’ I said ‘Can it be possible?’ Mr F
replied ‘It was really so.’ I said ‘Are you absolutely certain?’ Mr F said ‘I
am’, adding ‘and I promise you that I will never engage in another such business
as long as I live’. … It appears that Mr
Farndale told the Birmingham Watch Committee, and subsequently Alderman
Manton, that he entertained the gravest objections to the methods which the
Irish police had employed in obtaining the conviction, and that had he known
from the outset of the extent to which the agent provocateur had been
employed he would have declined all connection with the Case. These opinions
Mr Farndale still holds, but he has never stated, as alleged by Mr John
O’Connor that “the whole thing was a put up job”, or has he expressed ay
doubt as to the justice of Daly’s conviction. The whole question indeed,
turns on the propriety of the employment of spies for the purpose for which
the agent was used. Much excitement has
naturally been caused by the assertion of certain Irish members that Daly,
the convicted dymamitard, who is present at Chatham gaol, is an innocent man.
… According to the Birmingham Alderman’s statement made to Mr O’Brien, Chief
Constable Farndale of that city was the official referred to as having a
knowledge at the time of the dynamite “plant” put on Daly by an agent of the
Irish constabulary. Mr Farndale, on the other hand, emphatically denies ever
having stated that “the whole thing was a out up job” or having expressed any
doubt as to the justice of Daly’s conviction. It is said that Chief Constable
Farndale, of Birmingham, whose name has suddenly sprung not prominence, is
far from being a likely man to strengthen the hands of the Irish party.
Outside his district and as far away as Scotland Yard he is known as an
experienced and zealous officer, and on several occasions he shared the
honour with Chief Constable Malcolm Wood of Manchester with being mentioned
as eorthy of the Chief Commissionership of the metropolis. He has risen from
the ranks by sheer ability, and step by step fought his way to chief of the
Leicester police, and from thence he went to fill a similar post in
Birmingham. (The Illustrated Weekly
Telegraph, 4 October 1890 and Aberdeen Press and Journal, 8 October 1890) |
1 June 1890 |
John Farndale, son of Samuel
Sanders and Mary Farndale, was baptised at Egton. |
By 1891 |
George Farndale, son of John and
Susannah Farndale, was baptised at Egton. George was born around
the time his father, a Farm Labourer, became an Ironstone Miner, so he would
have witnessed quite a change in his young life, from the pastoral
surroundings of Egton village to the hustle and bustle of Loftus, Yorkshire.
His father must have been a quick learner, progressing to Mines Deputy in 10
years. George followed his father and other brothers into the ironstone
mines, becoming, by 1911, a Blacksmith's Striker, living with his family at
19 Tees Street, East Loftus. Samuel Sanders Farndale was an
ironstone miner in Egton. William Farndale (born 1859) was
a tow missionary in Macclesfield, Cheshire. Henry Farndale was a general
labourer in York. |
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Birmingham Mail, 17 January
1891: THE SHOPKEEPERS’ GRIEVANCE
AGAINST THE POLICE A meeting of the Birmingham and
District Drapers’ Association was held at the Colonnade Hotel, New Street,
yesterday. It was presided over by Mr Alfred Baker. The question of the
police notice relating to the obsctructio of footpaths was discussed, and it
was resolved that a sub committee consisting of officers of the association,
and Messrs Roach, Bennion, W Oliver, Stevens and Atkinson, should wait upon
Mr Farndale, to confer with him as to the threatened prosecutions in the
matter. The deputation subsequently had a conference with Mr Farndale at the
Council House, and laid the grievances of the trade before him. He gave
assurance that no prosecutions should be instituted against any member of the
trade without first communicating with the officers of the association. Birmingham Mail, 4 August 1891: MR FARNDALE AND THE DALY CASE Only thirty nine members of
Parliament were found to support Mr Redmond’s motion last night for the
reconsideration of the sentences passed upon the dynamite convicts, Daly and
Egan. Even the Irish members, with few exceptions, took a languid interest in
this threadbare topic. ../. The dethroned Irish leader and his henchman, Mr
Redmond, both made speeches which were stale repetitions of Alderman Manton’s
contention that the dynamite bombs were planted upon Daly by an agent
provocateur… He, of course, did not omit to embellish his case with the
narrative of what Mr Farndale,. The Chief Constable of Birmingham, is
supposed to have said to Alderman Manton … upon this more or less fictitious
account of Mr Farndale’s interview with Alderman Manton was based the case
for reconsideration of Daly and Egan’s sentence … Tenbury Wells Advertiser, 11
August 1891: Having gone minutely into the
matter, the Home Secretary asserted that there was not a little evidence to
bear out Mr Farndale’s interference, which he reminded the House, was drawn
in answer to a severe reproof administered by the Birmingham Watch Committee
in regard to the carelessness of the Birmingham Police in allowing Daly to
allude them … |
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Birmingham Daily Post, 6 April
1892: THE SALARIES OF MR FARNDALE AND
SUPERINTENDENT TOZER Mr Wilders submitted the report
of the Watch Committee, and in accordance with its recommendation moved that
the salary of Mr Farndale should increase from Ł800 to Ł900 per annum. He
said the proposal had received the most careful consideration of the
committee, who had come to the conclusion that it was simply an act of
justice to a most energetic, efficient and experienced officer. Mr Farndale
had been a policeman thirty years; he was forty none years of age, and one of
the most energetic, experienced and efficient chief constables in the
kingdom. He was a thorough disciplinarian, always kind and considerate to his
men; and he possessed sound judgment and tact in a remarkable degree … Mr
Farndale could if he hose leave the force tomorrow, and claim a pension of
Ł532 per annum from the Police Superannuation Fund … Mr Stevens proposed as
an amendment “That the increase of Mr Farndale’s salary be deferred until
after November next in order that the ratepayers may have an opportunity of
expressing their opinion on this … There was further debate.. The amendment
only received 5 votes and the original motion was carried. Swindon Advertiser, 4 June 1892: RAILWAY ACCIDENT IN BIRMNGHAM EXPRESSES IN COLLISION A terrible railway accident
happened shortly before five o’clock on Friday in Birmingham, two expresses
making for the Derby junction at the end of the Lawley Street viaduct
colliding at the points … The body was quickly removed to the Duke Street
mortuary, when the full extent of the catastrophe was learned, the railway
officials along with the Chief Constable (Mr Farndale), did everything they
could to aid the injured passengers, who were sent to the General and Queen’s
Hospital in cabs and other available vehicles … Birmingham Daily Post, 30 June
1892: AN INPECUNIOUS CHARACTER. Edwin Glover (40), a military
looking man, of no occupation, was charged with obtaining two glasses of
whisky and a cigar from George Hawthorne of the Malt Shovel Inn, and with
consuming the same without having the means to pay for it … He later stated
that he was Captain Glover and was well known to Mr Farndale … Birmingham Daily Post, 24
December 1982: STRANGE CASE OF DISPUTED
IDENTIFICATION The Birmingham police have had
to unravel during the last few days a singular question of identity relating
to the body of a man … The man was a wire worker, and made fancy puzzles,
bird cages and domestic nick nacks, and he lodged with a companion who
followed the same avocation … He had been in business and had failed. This
much was evident from the fact that his pockets contained an old cheque book,
of which all the counterfoils but three were filled; and a pathetic
commentary on the disaster by which he had been brought to take up peddling
as a means of livelihood was supplied by an entry in his pocket book, which
appeared to be the draft of a letter sent to his wife. It was in these words:
“My own darling, I am utterly ruined. Good bye. God bless you forever. Your
loving but heart broken …” Even the name appended to this touching farewell
was illegible. … Yesterday, a few hours before the inquest opened, the Chief
Constable (Mr Farndale) received from Inspector Stiggles, of Bow Street, the
following telegram: “The body of man is that of M H Hay, whose friends reside
at 39 Church Street, Kensington. Wife is now at Hastings, but family will
send on as soon as possible to identify.” This information was forthcoming as
the result of a visit to the bank in High Holborn, but it was manifestly not
conclusive, since the deceased might not be the owner of the cheque book
found in his possession … |
2 November 1892 |
Of Thomas William Farndale, aged
10: Liverton Mines School, 2
November 1892 – Thomas Farndale, who has been in St 2 a few weeks, was put
down into St 1 owing to dullness. The aforesaid boy, however, instead of
obeying, walked out of school. He came again in the afternoon and resumed his
place in St 2. On being told he could not be allowed there, but would have to
go into St 1 he again walked out of the room. The master requainted the
managers with the particulars of the case. 3 November. The boy mentioned
above repeated his conduct of yesterday, today. 4 November. Today, the above boy
walked quietly into standard 1 desks, and on being spoken to, spoke quite
insolently to the master, and said he would do nothing. He has however done
his work today. |
20 March 1893 |
Meggy Farndale, daughter of Samuel
Sanders and Mary Farndale, was baptised at Liverton Mines. Meggie Farndale
married Franck V St L Trevor in the Guisbrough area in 1912. They had a son,
Arthur. Meggie Trevor died aged 73 and was buried in Loftus cemetery in 1966.
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Shields Daily News, 10 February
1893: THE PROPOSED AMNESTY – MR
REDMOND’S AMENDMENT Mr JOHN REDMOND, resuming the
debate on the Address, moved his amendment humbly representing to Her Majesty
that the time had come when the cases of all prisoners under the Treason
Felons Act who are and have been many years undergoing punishment for
offences arising out of insurrectory movements connected with Ireland may be
advantageously reconsidered …He especially instanced the case of Day, as to
whom, he recalled the statement of Mr Farndale, of the Birmingham police, who
had informed the local Watch Committee that it was in his knowledge that the
explosives found in Daly’s possession were ‘planted’ upon him. Mr CLANCY seconded the motion.
He joined in the expression of the belief that Daly was an innocent man. Did
the Chief Secretary or the Home Secretary believe that if Mr Farndale had
given the evidence at the trial in Warwick which he and given since, Daly
would have been convicted? … IMPORTAT SPEECH BY THE HOME
SECRETARY Mr ASQUITH, in replying on
behalf of the Government, assured the mover that he entertained no fear that
the action which had been taken would embarrass the Government,. The
Government welcomed the opportunity to speak plainly on the subject
(Ministerial cheers) … A number of documents were found at Daly’s lodgings,
showing he was undoubtedly a member of the Irish Republican Brotherhood, and
had taken an active part in its proceedings. Daly was released after eight
and a half years penal servitude because he had had sufficient punishment … Mr POWELL WILLIAMS said that Mr
Farndale had told him he did not believe the bombs were placed upon Daly by
an agent provocateur. The statement of the Home Secretary would be welcomed
by the whole country Col NOLAN said .. The reason why
successive Governments had refused to investigate Mr Farndale’s statement
that the bombs were placed in Daly’s possession was the fear that if proved
it would be a very great scandal against the English police … … The House then divided, when
there were: For Mr Redmond’s Amendment – 81 Against – 397 Government majority: 316 In another more detailed report
on the parliamentary proceedings in the Birmingham Daily Post, 10 February
1893: … Mr ASQUITH … Now I will
deal in a sentence or two with Mr Farndale. I have no jurisdiction of any
sort or kind over him. He is a servant of the Birmingham Corporation. Mr
Farndale has been questioned as to the statement Alderman Manton attributed
to him, and he has declared it to be purely imagination. If so, what becomes
of the suggested testimony of Mr Farndale that Daly was a victim of the
police. The truth is Mr Farndale, who was the head of the police, was
considerably annoyed that the arrest of Daly, in whose innocence at the time
he did not believe, should have been procured not by the Birmingham, but by
the Irish police … The Scotsman, 23 January
1893: THE IRISH PRISONERS –
RELEASE OF EGAN James Frances Egan was, by
order of the Home Secretary on Saturday afternoon released from Portland
Prison, where he had been a convict for several years past … James Frances
Egan arrived in Birmingham at 1.43 this (Sunday) afternoon). In London, on
Saturday evening, he visited the National Liberal Club … He was very reticent
towards the representatives of the press, but expressed his indebtedness to
the Irish political party for their efforts towards his release, and
especially he is grateful to Ald Manton and Mr Farndale for the part he
understood they had taken … South Wales Daily News,
25 January 1893: RELEASE OF POLITICAL
PRISONERS INTERVIEW WITH J F EGAN SENSATIONAL STATEMENTS WHY HE WAS IMPRISONED CLAIMS TO BE “VICTIM OF
A POLICE PLOT” … I never despaired,
because I knew perfectly well that what I had heard of the disclosures by
Alderman Manton, and the action taken by Mr Farndale in honestly exposing the
affair, would bring the public to see that a gross injustice had been done to
me … York Herald, 18 February
1893: JOHN DALY Mr W REDMOND asked the
Home Secretary if he would order a fresh investigation into the allegations
made against the police by Alderman Manton, and question Mr Farndale, the
Chief Constable of Birmingham upon the subject. MR ASQUITH said so far
as the matter was a personal one affecting Alderman Manton and Chief
Constable Farndale, he had no right to interfere, so far as it affected the
innocence or otherwise of Daly, the allegations had already been fully
investigated, with the result which he stated to the House the other night
(hear, hear). Mr W REDMOND asked the
right hon gentleman whether, in view of the opinions held by 80 Irish members
out of 103, he would have a personal interview with Mr Farndale, and grant a
fresh investigation into the case. Mr ASQUITH did not think
any useful purpose would be served by his having a personal interview with Mr
Farndale. He was in possession of all the facts of the case. Mr J REDMOND gave notice
that in Committee of Supply he would press for further investigation. Derbyshire Times and
Chesterfield Herald, 29 July 1893 Deaths FARNDALE – on the 18th
inst, at the house of her cousin, Mrs Hodgson, at Stockton on Tees, Jane,
wife of Joseph Farndale, Chief Constable of Birmingham, formerly chief
constable of Chesterfield. Northern Guardian
(Hartlepool), 21 July 1893: SUDDEN DEATH AT STOCKTON Mrs Farndale, wife of Joseph
Farndale, chief constable of Birmingham, died suddenly yesterday at Stockton.
The deceased lady had been in ill health for some months, and had been in
medical treatment in London. About a fortnight ago she came to visit some
friends who live in Yarm Lane, Stockton. She had a relapse yesterday
afternoon and suddenly died. The deceased lady was 53 years of age. Hartlepool Northern
Daily Mail, 21 July 1893: The Stockton police
received information last night of the sudden death of Mrs Farndale, the wife
of the Chief Constable of Birmingham. The deceased lady, it is stated, had
been in ill health for some months past, and went to Stockton to stay with
some friends. |
1894 |
Birmingham Daily Post,
24 January 1894: A STRING OF OBJECTIONS Mr Stanbury Eardley
appeared at the Birmingham Police Court, yesterday, for Herbert Brooks, of
Osler Street, cabman, summoned under the city bye laws for not being
constantly in attendance on his cab at a public stand in Bath Row … Having
elicited that the summons was taken out by Mr Farndale the chief constable),
Mr Eardley urged that the informant ought to appear either in person or by
counsel or attorney. On being told that the usual course was being followed,
he replied, “The ramshackle procedure followed here does not affect me… Mr
Eardley then said that he must call for the report on which the summons was
applied for, but was told that he must subpoena Mr Farndale to produce it … Birmingham Daily Post,
20 February 1894: NEW CENTRAL POLICE
OFFICES The Central Police
Offices in Corporation Street adjoining the Victoria Courts, are rapidly
approaching completion, and in a few days the removal of the scaffolding will
give an uninterrupted view of the building … The police offices are entered
into by the first door in Newton Street, opening into an entrance hall, which
is to be fitted with benches for the convenience of that portion of the
general public who may have business at the offices. From the hall, doors
open to the rooms to be occupied by Mr Farndale and by Superintendent Wilcox
and the clerks and a lobby adjoining the hall leads to the general store room
and other apartments. An elaborately constructed staircase from the hall
gives access to the first floor, where accommodation is found for the detective
department … Birmingham Daily Post, 9
March 1894: ALLEGED MILITARY SCANDAL
IN BIRMNGHAM There are indications
that the closing days of the Bagot Street Factory as a Government
Establishment will be attended with some excitement. It is alleged that for a
long period certain officials of the factory have been receiving pecuniary
premiums from workmen applying for situations there, and that the practice
having come to the attention of the war Office, Lieutenant and Quartermaster
Locke and Sergeant-major Murray have been placed under arrest pending an
investigation by court martial. Locke and Murray have been in charge of the
corps of armourers from which men are selected from time to time to act as
armourers to the various regiments – positions for which, on account of their
remunerative character, there is a great deal of competition … The greatest
secrecy had to be observed in the conduct of the enquiry, which was placed in
the hands of Colonel King-Harman. He was advised by the Secretary of State
for War to seek the aid of the Chief Constable,. Mr Farndale was made
acquainted with the nature of the complaints, and the assistance he offered
was readily accepted … Morning Post, 14 March
1894 THE TREASON FELONY
PRISONERS … MR REDMOND … Having
referred to the fact that Mr Farndale, the Chief Constable of Birmingham, was
still of the opinion that the explosives found on the prisoner Daly had been
‘planted’ upon him by an agent in the pay of the Irish police, the hon and
learned member said he had an entirely new case to bring under the notice of
the Home Secretary. It was that of a man called Curtin Kent, a labourer and
an illiterate man, who could not by any possibility have been a principal in
the dynamite conspiracy … He was put on trial with the other me and, although
the only evidence against him was that he had written to Gallagher and got Ł5
from him, he was convicted and sentenced to penal servitude for life … MR ASQUITH reminded the
Hose that the general considerations which affected this question were fully
debated a year ago, when he expressed at considerable length and in much
detail the views of her Majesty’s Government. … Aberdeen Evening
Express, 25 April 1894: A “MOOSTONE” MYSTERY IN
REAL LIFE By a curious combination
of chances a valuable diamond which was lost more than 20 years ago at
Birmingham has been discovered, and is now in the possession of Mr Farndale,
the chief constable. Some days ago one of the workmen in the employ of Messrs
Taunton, safe manufacturers, was engaged in repairing a safe, and came across
a piece of paper in which was a large diamond, estimated to be worth at least
Ł100…. Birmingham Daily Post,
16 July 1894: LIFEBOAT SATURDAY IN
BIRMINGHAM The procession was timed
to leave Cambridge Street at half past two, and a quarter of an hour later
the signal was given, and Mr Farndale led the way through the centre of the
city … The streets were lined by two hundred police officers, who, together
with the one hundred in procession, had volunteered for the duty. Mr Farndale
was in command … The streets were crowded with people … and it was often with
great difficulty that Mr Farndale and his mounted officers could force their
way through … Birmingham Daily
Gazette, 28 July 1894: A MISCARRIAGE OF JUSTICE The Home Secretary has
given his decision in the case of George Frederick Burbidge, who was
convicted in March last of a theft of a sovereign by means of a trick.
Burbidge was arrested on information given by a servant, who swore his
identity. He protested that the girl was mistaken and set up an alibi, which
did not, however satisfy the court … The Home Secretary was of the opinion
that the pardon should be allowed. His solicitor wrote that
his client wished to publicly express his gratitude … and lastly to Mr Joseph
Farndale (Chief of Police) for the exhaustive inquiries he caused to be made,
and which largely contributed to the eminently satisfactory conclusion of
this extraordinary case … Birmingham Daily
Gazette, 18 August 1894 ROYAL VISIT TO
BIMIRNGHAM All the arrangements for
the visit to Birmingham of their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of
York on September 8 are ow completed … Their Royal Highnesses will arrive at
the city boundaries on the Castle Bromwich Road at noon, and will be met by
an escort of the 17th lancers, the Chief Constable (Mr Farndale),
and mounted police … |
1895 |
Birmingham Daily Post,
18 January 1895: THE SUSPENDED POLICE
OFFICERS The manner in which the case
against the landlord of the Edgbaston Brewery Tavern, Lee Bank Road,
dismissed by the magistrates on Wednesday, was got up by the police will on
Monday be the subject of an investigation by the Judicial sub committee, who
will report to the Watch Committee, and will probably also communicate with
the Treasury. At the conclusion of the case on Wednesday, Mr Wilcox, the
deputy chief constable, who was present during the magisterial censure,
ordered the officers engaged in the case to proceed to the Chief Constable’s
office. The circumstances were briefly narrated to Mr Farndale, who forthwith
suspended Inspector Parker and Police Constables Nicholls (69B) and Flattery.
The discrediting of the evidence of the police in a case of this kind is
particularly unfortunate at the present moment. The Stage on 25 April
1895 reported that during the Shakespeare Birth week, Joseph Farndale was a
guest at the Shakespeare Commemoration Dinner in connection with the
Birmingham Dramatic and Literary Club held at the Midland Hotel, New Street,
Birmingham. The Shields Daily Gazette on 30 April 1895 reported that at the
same dinner, when ‘Dagonet’ was unable to find a gold pencil lent by Captain
Rodgers of the Prince of Wales’ Theatre and wanted to make a note in a
hurry, then Mr Farndale, the amiable Chief Constable of Birmingham kindly
lent me his, and I lost that somewhere, and then my old friend Mr Wight the
postmaster, lent me his, and I mislaid that, and so it came about that when
the time arrived for me to speak I had borrowed and secreted about me some
half dozen gold pencil cases, I had made notes all over my menu and backs of
envelopes collected from the company, and not one word that I had written was
I able to read. The Birmingham Daily
Post, 25 April 1895 reported that Joseph Farndale was a guest at the
inspection of the new smallpox hospital at Little Bromwich. (Whitby Gazette, 24 May
1895) The Birmingham Gazette,
10 June 1895 reported the visit of His Highness the Shahzada, the second son
of the Ameer of Afghanistan: In the central drive between Railway
Stations, there was an escort of 25 mounted police, under the command of the
Chief Constable (Mr Farndale). Tamworth Herald, 9
November 1895: The opening meet of the
South Stafforshire Hounds took place on Tuesday at the cross roads, Bassett’s
Pole. … Among those present at the start were …, Mr J Farndale … |
6 June 1896 |
The UK Medical Registers show
that John William Farndale MRCS Eng, LRCP Lond was registered as a medical
practitioner on 6 June 1896 and was living at 44 Hagley Road, Edgbaston,
Birmingham in 1899; engaged in Suva, Fiji in 1903; and engaged by the Northern
Rhodesia Medical Service in 1911 and 1919. In 1923 his address was c/o the
Standard Bank of South Africa in London. |
1896 |
Birmingham Mail, 4
February 1896: THE HORSELESS CARRIAGE
DIFFICULTY BIRMINGHAM MANUFACTURERS
FINED At Solihull today …
Gascoine & Co, horseless carriage builders was summoned as the owner of a
locomotive used on the public highway for not having a person on foot
preceding the locomotive by 20 yards as prescribed by section 3 of the
Locomotives Act 1865, and section 29 of the Highways and Locomotives
(Amendment) Act 1879. Police Constable Clifton
stated that on Saturday morning, the 22nd December, he was on duty
in Stratford Road, Shirley, and saw a motor car, or horseless carriage,
travelling in the direction of Birmingham. There was no one in front of it to
warn the public of its approach. The vehicle was travelling at the rate of
five or six miles an hour; and it made a certain amount of noise, and steam
was issuing from an exhaust pipe at the rear … As it was only within
the last five years that the vehicle had been used in England, the
Legislature could not in fact, or in imagination, have known of a horseless
carriage when they formulated the Acts referred to, and therefore the
regulations could not apply. … Mr McCardie: Yes, and if
you wanted to take a little trip of 30 or 40 miles, taking in the three
neighbouring counties, it would cost you Ł30, besides the wages of the three
men to drive, where only one is wanted, and another useless person to go in
front. The Clerk: Going as fast
as it does too, the man in front would have to go on a bicycle (Laughter) Mr McCardie: Oh yes, it
is manifestly absurd. Fancy all the expense I have mentioned when the machine
only costs a half penny per mile for propulsion. Besides, I notice that the
tires would have to be no narrower than three inches, and that would spoil
the vehicle altogether, I contend that it in no way answers the definition of
a locomotive, and that the Bench are entitled to dismiss the summons. I may
add that Mr Farndale, the chief of the Birmingham police, has stated that he
would not allow any proceedings to be taken against such carriages… In the early 1890s the
first cars to be driven on the roads in Britain were imported. In 1895, the
first man to own and drive a car in Britain was Ebvelyn Ellis. It is
estimated that by 1895, there were still only about 15 cars in Britain,
imported from abroad. By 1900, the number had risen to about 700. Work to
build the first motor car in Britain began in 1892 by Frederick Bremner, a
gas fitter and plumber. His vehicle first ran on the public highway in 1894.
Fords started to arrive in Britain from about 1908. At the same time his
nephew, Joseph Farndale, Chief Constable of Margate Police, was involved in a
charge against a motor car driver for exceeding a speed of two miles per
hour. |
1897 |
Newcastle Chronicle, 22
February 1897: Several Chief Officers of
Police are cooperating with Mr Farndale, the Chief Constable of Birmingham,
to get an Act passed this session in Parliament to obviate the defects of the
present law in regard to the unlawful possession of property, and Sir JB
Stone MP at Birmingham, has already obtained leave to introduce a Bill,
which, I feel sure, will receive general support, for until the police are
better armed than at present, they cannot, with any effect, suppress the
large number of robberies which are annually committed in all large
commercial centres. 1897 was the year of
Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee, celebrating sixty years since her
accession: Linlithgowshire Gazette,
1 May 1897: THE POLICE AND THE
COMMEMORATION A meeting of chief
constables of counties, cities and boroughs in Great Britain was held on
Saturday afternoon at the office of Mr Farndale, Chief Constable of
Birmingham, to consider the most suitable form of celebrating the Queen’s
reign. It was reported that the Scottish police had decided to join the national
scheme … It was decided to draw up an illuminated address congratulating Her
Majesty on her historic accomplishment … |
1898 |
Edinburgh Evening News,
12 January 1898: FOOTBALL AND TEMPERANCE Interviewed in reference
to the marked increase of drunkenness in Birmingham, the Chief Constable, Mr
Farndale, said that good wages had most to do with the increase. He had been
struck by the fact that rainy Saturdays, which prevented indulgence in
outdoor sports, usually meant a great increase in drunkenness. The popularity
of football, generally speaking, has been the means of diverting a good deal
of interest from the taproom. Birmingham
Daily Post, 18 March 1898: SERIOUS ILLNESS
OF MR FARNDALE We regret to
hear that Mr Farndale, Chief Constable of the city, is lying seriously ill at
the Grand Hotel. An attack of chill or influenza contracted at the Charity
Sports, on Wednesday week, was followed by pneumonia, and at one time his
condition was considered critical. Under the care of Dr Hutchinson, the
crisis was tided over, and, although very ill, Mr Farndale was yesterday
reported to be out of danger. Late last night Mr Farndale was progressing
very favourably. Birmingham
Mail, 18 March 1898: THE ILLNESS OF
THE CHIEF CONSTABLE On enquiry at
the Grand Hotel this morning, we were informed that Mr Farndale’s condition
shows considerable improvement. Edinburgh
Evening News, 19 March 1898: Mr J F
Farndale, Chief Constable of Birmingham, is lying seriously ill. Birmingham
Mail, 6 December 1898: THE ILLNESS OF
THE CHIEF CONSTABLE Further
enquiries this morning show that the health of the Chief Constable (Mr J
Farndale) has completely broken down, and it is likely that his stay at
Bournemouth will extend up to Christmas. During his absence Superintendent
McManus will have a general supervision of the districts, while
Superintendent Morgan will have control of the inside office work. Birmingham
Daily Gazette, 29 December 1898: It is
gratifying to hear that the Chief Constable (M Farndale) has benefitted by
his stay at Bournemouth, and that he will resume duty tomorrow. |
1899 |
Birmingham Mail, 15
March 1899: THE ILLNESS OF MR
FARNDALE On enquiry we learn that
the Chief Constable was a little better this morning, and that the
improvement which was noticeable was maintained tin the afternoon. Derbyshire Times and
Chesterfield Herald, 18 March 1899: The health of Mr Joseph
Farndale, the popular and brilliant Chief Constable of Birmingham, is causing
the greatest anxiety. I earnestly hope to be able to report better new next
week. Mr Farndale has many friends in Derbyshire, which he made when Chief
Constable of Chesterfield. Derbyshire Times, 8
April 1899: I regret to hear that
there is not much improvement in the health pf Chief Constable Farndale, of
Birmingham. Daily Gazette
for Middlesbrough, 15 April 1899: Mr Farndale,
Chief Constable of Birmingham, is to be commiserated with on the curiously
bad luck which is dogging him. He recovers from a serious illness, only to be
involved in a carriage accident, which might have had dangerous results. Like
Bret Harte’s miner, the Chief Constable has struck a streak of bad luck. Let
us hope it will soon change. The article
refers to the novel by Bret Harte called The Luck of Roaring Camp. Derbyshire Times, 22
April 1899: Chief Constable Farndale
of Birmingham, is so much improved in health as to be able to resume his
police duties. Birmingham Mail, 25
April 1899: The Chief Constable (Mr
Farndale) has been grated leave of absence for a month in order that he may
take a holiday to recuperate his strength after the recent serious illness
through which he has passed. While he is away his official duties will be discharged
by Superintendent McManus, the acting Chief Constable. Hull Daily Mail, 30 May
1899 (also reported in Dundee Courier, 30 May 1899): Mr Joseph Farndale has
resigned the Chief Constableship of Birmingham in consequence of ill health.
He has occupied the post for 17 years. Dundee Courier, 30 May
1899: Mr Joseph Farndale, for
seventeen years chief constable of Birmingham, in which office he followed Major
Bond, has resigned his position owing to prolonged and serious ill health,
which has necessitated frequent vacations in the last few years. His
retirement allowance will be Ł500 per annum. South Wales Daily News,
30 May 1899: CHIEF CONSTABLE’S Ł600 A
YEAR Mr Joseph Farndale, for
17 years chief constable of Birmingham, in which office he followed Major
Bond, formerly chief constable of Cardiff, has resigned his position owing to
prolonged and serious ill health, which has necessitated frequent vacations
in the last few years. Mr Farndale is a Yorkshire man, and commenced his
police career in the ranks at 26. He was appointed chief constable of
Chesterfield over a force of 17, and after three years became chief of police
at Leicester, whence he went to Birmingham. His retirement allowance will be
Ł600 per year. Western Times 31 May
1899 The resignation of the
Chief Constable of Birmingham (Mr Joseph Farndale) through ill health will
cause a vacancy in a post to which a salary of Ł900 a year is attached. Like
the Chief Constable of Exeter, and many of the best men at the head of the
police force, he rose from the ranks. He was Chief Constable of Chesterfield
at the age of 26. Mr Farndale’s reputation was enhanced by the breaking up of
what was known as the Ledsam Street Dynamite Conspiracy. The arrest of
Whitehead in Ledsam Street in 1883 and the subsequent capture of Daly and
Egan in the same month are matters of history. In consequence of the part he
played in the arrest of those men the Watch Committee, with the approval of
the home secretary, increased Mr Farndale’s salary to Ł100 per annum. Sir
William Harcourt, in writing to express his approval of the action of the
Committee said, “I desire to testify the very high opinion I have formed
of Mr Farndale, the Chief Constable of Birmingham, throughout the whole of
this matter and in other transactions of a similar nature, in which I have
received from him valuable assistance.” Leeds Times, 3 June 1899 Mr Joseph Farndale has
resigned the Chief Constableship of Birmingham in consequence of ill health.
He has occupied the post for 17 years. Manchester Evening News,
5 July 1899 The Chief Constableship
of Birmingham. The Birmingham Watch Committee yesterday received tabulated
statements concerning the applicants for the chief constableship of the city.
There are exactly 50 applicants, and it is a notable fact that over half of
them are gentlemen whose only qualification appears to be a military
training. Among the candidates is Mr Farndale (FAR00463), the chief
constable of York, a nephew of Mr Joseph Farndale, the retiring chief. … Manchester Evening News,
8 July 1899 The vacant Chief
Constableship of Birmingham. The judicial sub-committee of the Birmingham
Watch Committee yesterday held a special meeting to consider the applications
– exactly 50 in number – for the office of Chief Constable, rendered vacant
by the resignation of Mr Joseph Farndale. The proceedings which were
conducted in private, lasted upwards of an hour, and at the conclusion it was
stated that eight gentlemen had been selected to attend personally before a
further meeting of the sub-committee, to be held next Friday, when the final
choice will in all probability be made :- The eight applicants in question
were … Joseph Farndale, 35, Chief Constable of York (FAR00463) … Manchester Evening News,
17 July 1899 (also reported in Lincolnshire Chronicle 21 July 1899 and
Edinburgh Evening News, and Dundee Evening Telegraph 17 July 1899) Appointment of the Chief
Constable for Birmingham. The Birmingham Watch Committee at a special meeting
this morning appointed Mr GH Rafter, Chief Constable of the City. Mr Rafter
who is 42 years of age, has been District Inspector of the Royal Irish
Constabulary at Boyle. The appointment was vacant owing to the retirement of
Mr Joseph Farndale through ill health. Mr Rafter has had 16 years’ Irish
police experience. So on Joseph Farndale’s
resignation as Chief Constable of Birmingham through ill health, his nephew,
also Joseph Farndale (FAR00463)
was shortlisted amongst eight to succeed his uncle, but in the event Sir
Charles Haughton Rafter was appointed. Birmingham Mail, 9
September 1899: HEALTH OF MR FARNDALE It is reported that
the health of Mr Farndale, ex Chief Constable of Birmingham, is still in a
state which causes anxiety. He is at present staying near Blackpool. Stockton Herald, 16
September 1899: The health of ex Chief
Constable Farndale, of Birmingham, who is staying at the hydro, near
Blackpool, has not improved on the unsatisfactory state we reoorted some time
back. It is still such as to give his friends cause for anxiety. Birmingham Mail, 21
October 1899: The late Chief Constable,
Mr Farndale. Has returned to Birmingham from Blackpool. He contemplates
taking up his residence in the city, I understand, and is at present residing
in Calthorpe Road. His health is now much better than it has been lately. The
presentation which the police purpose making him will assume the form of a
dog carty, an easy chair, and an illuminated address in book form. The
presentation will, in all probability, be made next week. |
1900 |
Birmingham Daily Post, 4
July 1900: MR FARNDALE. Mr J Farndale.
The late chief constable of Birmingham, has just returned from Bournemouth,
and is staying at the Hollies, Sutton Coldfield. |
By 1901 |
John Farndale Junior was an ironstone mines deputy
at Loftus. Samuel Sanders Farndale was an ironstone miner in
Egton. William Farndale (born 1859) was a baker and
confectioner in Chorlton, Lancashire. William Edward Farndale and Joseph Farndale, his
sons, were both clerks. John William Farndale (born 1876) was an ironstone
miner filler in Loftus. Thomas William Farndale was a blast furnace labourer
in Loftus. |
1901 |
Margaret Gwendoline Farndale, daughter of John
William and Annie Farndale, was born in Fife, Scotland. Margaret was a bank
clerk at the London Joint City and Midland Bank in Willesden, Middlesex in
1921. She married HSN Hulton in Pancras, London in 1924. |
30 June
1901 |
Joan Edna Murray Farndale, daughter of John William
and Annie Farndale, was born in Fife, Scotland. Joan married Edward Lee at
Pancras, London in 1925 and she was an advertising secretary in Croydon in
1939, her husband Edward Lee was a commercial traveller. She died in
Worthing, West Sussex in 1993. |
8 August
1901 |
Joseph Farndale, formerly Chief Constable of
Birmingham (Joseph Farndale’s uncle), died and is buried at Witton Cemetery
in Birmingham. Coventry Evening
Telegraph, 8 August 1901: DEATH OF MR FARNDALE BIRMINGHAM’S LATE CHIEF
CONSTABLE The death is announced
of Mr Joseph Farndale, late Chief Constable of Birmingham. He died at Sutton
Coldfield early this morning. Mr Farndale retired two years ago. He was Chief
Constable at the time of the Egan Conspiracy, in which Egan, Daly and Gallagher
were concerned. Manchester Evening News,
8 August 1901 DEATH OF EX CHIEF
CONSTABLE OF BIRMINGHAM The death is announced of
Mr Joseph Farndale, late Chief Constable of Birmingham. He died at Sutton
Coldfield this morning. Mr Farndale retired two years ago. He was Chief
Constable at the time of the Fenian conspiracy, in which Egan, Daly, and
Gallagher were concerned. The American papers alleged that Mr Farndale and
the then chief detective hatched the plot artificially, but Daly confessed
this was nonsensical. Bradford Daily
Telegraph, 9 August 1901: DEATH OF EX CHIEF
CONSTABLE FARNDALE Mr Joseph Farndale, ex
chief constable of Birmingham, died yesterday, at his residence, Sutton
Coldfield. Mr Farndale was a Yorkshireman, and joined the North Riding Police
Force at the age of nineteen. He was subsequently appointed Chief Constable
of Leicester, which position he held for ten years. He then succeeded Major
Bond as Chief Constable of Birmingham, and was superannuated in 1899. Mr
Farndale’s nephew, Mr Joseph Farndale, is Chief Constable of Bradford. Manchester Courier and
Lancashire General Advertiser, 9 August 1901 OBITUARY Mr Joseph Farndale, who
retired from the Chief Constableship of Birmingham a couple of years ago on
account of health, after nearly 20 years service, died yesterday at Sutton
Coldfield. He first joined the force in the West Riding of Yorkshire, and at
the age of 26 was appointed Chief Constable of Chesterfield. Two years after
he was appointed Chief of Leicester, and 10 years afterwards was appointed to
Birmingham. Nottingham Evening Post,
9 August 1901: OBITUARY MR JOSEPH FARNDALE The death is announced
of Mr Joseph Farndale, late Chief Constable of Birmingham. He died at Sutton
Coldfield yesterday morning. Mr Farndale retired two years ago. He was Chief
Constable at the time of the Fenian Conspiracy in which Egan, Daly and
Gallagher were concerned, and American papers have alleged that Mr Farndale
hatched the plot artificially. As Daly confessed however, this was
nonsensical. He first joined the force in the West Riding of Yorkshire, and
at the age of 26 was appointed Chief Constable of Chesterfield. Two years
later he was appointed Chief of Leicester, and ten years afterwards was
a[pointed to Birmingham. Sunderland Daily Echo
and Shipping Gazette, 9 August 1901 Mr Joseph Farndale, who
retired from the Chief Constableship of Birmingham a couple of years ago
after nearly 20 years service, died yesterday at Sutton Coldfield. He
discovered the dynamite plot in Birmingham. Gloucester Citizen, 9
August 1901 Personal Gossip. … Mr Joseph
Farndale, who from 1882 to 1899 occupied the position of Chief Constable of
Birmingham, died on Thursday. Gloucester Citizen, 13
August 1901 The funeral of Mr Joseph
Farndale, formerly Chief Constable of Birmingham, took place on Monday at
Witton Cemetery, amid every outward manifestation of respect and sympathy.
About 200 Birmingham policemen attended. Birmingham Mail, 23
October 1901: At a meeting of the
Watch Committee today, a letter was read from Mr J Farndale, Chief Constable
at Bradford, thanking the committee for the resolution of condolence in
respect to the death of the late Mr Joseph Farndale. See his web page for
more detailed obituaries. |
1 November
1901 |
(Whitby Gazette, 1
November 1901) |
29
December 1901 |
(Sutton Coldfield News, 29 December 1901) |
16 March
1907 |
John William Farndale (born 1876) married Elizabeth
Ann Simpson in Loftus. His father, John Farndale, was a miner. |
1908 |
Thomas William Farndale married Christie Ann Dixon
in the Guisborough area, probably at Loftus. |
16
February 1909 |
William Farndale (born 1859) died in Chorlton, aged
50. Poor William hanged himself leaving a tragic note. |
1 February
1909 |
Alice Jane Farndale, daughter of John William and
Elizabeth Ann Farndale, was born in Upton Cottages, Loftus. Alice married
Cyril Goodwin in Whitby in 1932 who by 1939 was assisting his father in law,
John William Farndale at Lamplands Farm, Egton. Alice died in 1989 in Northallerton. |
29 March
1909 |
Leslie Farndale, daughter of Thomas William and
Christie Ann Farndale, was born in Loftus. Leslie Farndale married Ellen
Sanders in 1943 and Irene Marriott in 1950 in Nottingham. Leslie and Irene
had a family of six and he was Founder of the Nottingham 1
Line. |
About 1911 |
Polly Farndale, daughter of Thomas William and
Christie Ann Farndale, was born in Loftus. She married Francis Stephenson in
1933. She died in Huddersfield on 6 February 1969. |
By 1911 |
Samuel Sanders Farndale was a miner in Loftus. Joseph Farndale, son of William Farndale (born 1859)
was a clerk in Rushmore, South Manchester. John William Farndale (born 1876) was a milk seller
in Loftus. George Farndale (who would be killed in action in
the First World War six years later) was a blacksmith striker in Loftus. John Farndale (born 1890) was a butcher in Loftus. |
1911 |
Joseph Farndale (born 1883) married Minnie Hughes in
Chorlton, Lancashire. |
1 May 1911 |
Samuel Sanders Farndale was buried at Loftus
cemetery, aged 56. |
1912 |
Madge Farndale, daughter of Joseph and Minnie
Farndale, was born in Chorlton, Manchester. She married Raymond Mell in
Patrington in 1934. Raymond became a senior test room assistant with Hull
Electricity Department and Testing Electrical Measuring, Auxiliary Fire
Service. Madge Mell died in Beverley in 1981. |
10
November 1912 |
Susannah Farndale, wife of John Farndale Junior,
died and was buried in Loftus. |
5 December
1912 |
John Farndale (born 1890) marred Hannah May Temple
in the Guisborough area. |
1913 |
Ethel Farndale, daughter of Thomas William and
Christie Ann Farndale, was born in Loftus. She died the same year. Jack Farndale, son of Joseph and Minnie Farndale,
was born in Prestwich, Lancashire. He died aged 2 in Chester in 1915. |
20 January
1913 |
Doris Susannah Farndale, daughter of John William
and Elizabeth Ann Farndale, was born in Upton, northeast of Loftus. In 1940, she married Ronald Simpson in the
Whitby area, perhaps at Egton. She died in 2001. |
1 June
1913 |
Irene Farndale, daughter of John and Hannah
Farndale, was born in the Guisborough area. |
1914 |
William Derrick Farndale, son of Joseph and Minnie
Farndale, was born in Mobberley, Cheshire. William was a motor fitter and
tractor driver who was a Sergeant and patrol commander of the Withensea
Patrol in the Second World War. He married Lily Peck in 1942 and they had two
children. He is the Founder of the Holderness Line. |
14 May
1915 |
There was a Cadet Private Farndale taking parts in a
sports competition organised by the 1st Cadet Battery, North Riding
Battery, Whitby Cadets, which mustered at the Headquarters and marched via Ruswarp to Briggswath. Private
Farndale (cadet) was in the junior team competing in the three legged race. (Whitby Gazette, 14 May 1915) |
3 October
1914 |
Alice Farndale, daughter of Thomas William and
Christie Ann Farndale, was born in Liverton Mines. She married Jack Hogarth
in 1943. She died in 1983. |
1 March
1916 |
Private John Farndale, 385th (Mechanical Transport)
Company, Royal Army Service Corps enlisted. His Medical Record showed that he
was 5 ft 8.75 inches and 150 lbs. On 10 February 1917 he was certified after
testing in “K” (Supply) Company Field Butchery in slaughtering. His service
form shows that travelled from Southampton to Le Havre on 20 and 21 March
1917. He was transferred to UK for release on 28 October 1919. His Identity
Certificate on release confirms his service in France. |
|
Joseph Farndale (born 1883) was a Temporary Warrant
Officer Class 2 during the 1914-18 War in the Army Service Corps. He is identified
on the absent voters list of 1919 as a Sergeant Major in the Royal Army
Ordnance Corps and a resident of Coldstream Cottages in Wood Lane. Coldstream
Cottages, Wood Lane is at Mobberley near Knutsford which is also close to
Chorlton. The men from Mobberley. Mobberley men who risked
their lives for King and country in the Great War have forever been
immortalised in their own dedicated history book. To commemorate the
centenary of the First World War, resident Alistair MacLeod has created a
comprehensive booklet detailing the lives of many of Mobberley’s fathers,
brothers and sons who served. The booklet tries to identify all those
remembered at Mobberley’s service of dedication held in 1921 and through
whatever information has survived, provide a brief portrait of where they
lived and how they fitted in to village life before war was declared. “I
thought it would be interesting to find out as much as I could about all
those who served, whether or not they survived, who had a connection with
Mobberley,” said Alistair, who first came up with the idea after helping
organise Mobberley History Day last November. “This was the first war to
involve every community in the country; few households would have been
unaffected. “In a community of only 323 households in 1911, 288 men linked to
Mobberley served, of which 48 died. Many of those who returned were deeply
affected physically and psychologically.” |
14 July
1916 |
Ethel Farndale, daughter of Annie Farndale, was born
in the Guisborough area. By 1939 she was a domestic servant but
‘incapacitated’. She was buried in Loftus cemetery on 15 May 1940. |
8 April
1917 |
A letter from George Farndale to his sister: Sunday 8/4/17, Dear Sister Just a line to tell you that I arrived at Folkestone
at 7 o clock this morning and I am in a rest camp now waiting of a ship. It
is quiet a fine place here. I think we shall leave here at 10.45 am for the
ship which I think will take us to Boulogne where we will stay over night. I
got a very decent breakfast here and had an extra tea before we left
Catterick. They also gave us 20 packet of cigarettes each. Well tat-ta for
the present will write you again as soon as possible. With Love Geo. |
19 April
1917 |
Letters from George Farndale: Dear Sister Received latter on Tuesday last and parcel today. I
must say the parcel was extra. The cake is excellent, also must say that you
could not have sent a more suitable parcel. Well I must send you my sincere
thanks for your kindness also for writing to the Girl. I am sorry I had to
send home for some money, but I only get 5 francs here, and I want to get
some of those French cards to send you as I know you would like some of them.
I am pleased to hear you are all keeping well. I wrote to the Girl on Sunday
so I am expecting to hear from her anytime. Will you send me one of your
photos as I would like one with me out here, please put your name on it.
Remember me to all and Give them my best respects, also down John St. How is
Father keeping hope he isn't worrying about me as I am alright. Well I think
this is about all I have to say so I must draw to a close thanking you once
again for parcel also hoping to hear from you again soon. Well tud-a-lu With Love from Your Loving Bro Geo. P.S. I am not afraid about the watch and parcel, as
I know the young man I left with is honest and straight in every way, and I told
him he wasn't to go down special with it, he was to post it anytime when he
was going to town. With Love again Geo. Dear Annie I am just sending you a line to tell you that I am
in a draft and expecting to go out any day. If you haven't wrote and sent the
things I asked for don't trouble, as I may be gone before they arrive and I
sharn't be able to take them with me. If I should be here over the weekend I
will write you again on Sunday if not I will try and send you a line before I
leave. I have got all my kit ready for going but I don't think I shall go
before Saturday or Monday. Well be sure and don't worry about me and tell
Father not to, as I shall be alright, and I must say before I go that you and
Father have been very kind to me as I never wanted for anything and I must
say you have done more than your duty towards me. Of course it may be weeks
before I go into the trenches as am sure to be kept at the base for a week or
two. If I should send for anything when I get to France, be sure and register
it, as it will make it more sure of me receiving it. Well don't write any
more until you hear from me again and don't think anything is wrong if you
don't hear from me for a short time, but I promise you to write you as soon
as I possibly can. Well this is all I have time to say just now, so I will
now close, trusting this finds you all well. Remember me to all. Well be sure
and don't worry about me, and look on the bright side of it as I shall soon
be back again. With Love, From Your Loving Bro Geo PS. If the writing pad comes I will give it to some
of the boys as it won't be worth sending it back. I shall very possibly be
sending some shirts home. |
27 May
1917 |
Private George Farndale, 9th Highland
Light Infantry, was killed in action, aged 26, during the Battle of Arras. He
is buried at Bay 8, Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. 9 April -16 June 1917: the Arras offensive. Once
again the British are called upon to launch an attack in support to a larger
French offensive: the battles of the Chemin des Dames and the hills of
Champagne. The opening Battle of Vimy and the First Battle of the Scarpe are
very encouraging, but once again the offensive – often known as the Battle of
Arras – bogs down into an attritional slog. Final attempts to outflank the German
lines at Bullecourt prove terribly costly. On this same day the French Army mutinied following
the disastrous Nivelle Offensive, which left 100,000 French dead. George Farndale |
2 June
1917 |
Letter to George Farndale’s mother, Susannah
Farndale: France, 2/6/17 Dear Mr Farandale I deeply regret to inform you of the death in Action
of your son 333852 Pte G Farandale on 27th May. He was a good soldier and a
popular fellow, beloved by us all and our deepest sympathy goes out to you
and yours at this time. Believe me, Yours truly, D W Greenhulds, 2Lt, 9th
HLI. And to his sister: June 2nd/6/17 Dear Friend It is with deep regret I inform you that your Bro
George was killed on the 27th May. He had just gone into the trenches the
previous night and before it was properly daylight a German trench mortar
came over and struck George death being instantaneous. I have know George for
a good long time and he was a fine pal. He was in the Yorks at Hartlepool
when I was, and we were transferred to 2/9th HLI together May 1st/16. It was
New Years time when I mist him as he was sent to Scotland and I was left with
Batt. Eventually I came out to France in Feb and it was there at the base I
met him again and we have been together practically all the time. I was next
to him on the 20th/5/17 when we went over and took the German front line
trench, which we held for 2 days and then were relieved. You have my deepest
sympathy in your sad bereavement and hope you will find consolation in
knowing that he died faithfully doing his duty. The officer got his pay book
and pocket wallet which I expect will be sent on to you. Yours Sincerely R Sellars 332854 Pte R Sellars 9th H.L.I. Glasgow Highlanders C. Company 11 platoon. B.E.F. France. Shingle Hall, Sawbridgeworth, Herts. Thursday Dear Miss Farndale:- I am deeply grieved on hearing from you yesterday
morning that dear George has been killed in action, and all at Shingle Hall
including myself wish to express our deepest sympathy with you all in this
dark hour of sadness. It was an awful blow to me dear, and is one that I
shall never forget. He was such a nice quiet and gentle boy and was very much
liked by all who knew him in Sawbridgeworth, and no fellow could not think so
much of a girl as your dear brother did of me, and had he been spared to come
back safely we intended getting married. I don't know if he ever spoke about
it to you. It will be awfully kind of you to copy those letters
for me and shall be most pleased to receive them. Yes dear, I will see about another doz. p.cs. being
copied and will write and let you know, as I shall be only too pleased to do
anything for you, for the sake of the dear one I have just lost. He sent me the Yorkshire badge (as he said no one
else should have it but me) also the cap badge of the H.L.I. and bought me a
small regimental brooch of the H.L.I. so I shall always think of the dear
boy. Now dear Miss Farndale I will draw to a close
trusting you will all accept our deepest sympathy once more. With fondest love hoping to hear from you again soon I remain Your sincere Friend Dolly. P.S. Please excuse pencil. |
15 August
1917 |
Thomas William Farndale Junior, son of Thomas
William and Christie Ann Farndale, was born in Loftus. By 1939, Thomas
William Farndale was an underground mines horse driver in Loftus. He died
aged 41 and was buried on 24 October 1958 at Loftus Cemetery. |
1918 |
Margaret Elizabeth Farndale, daughter of Joseph and Minnie
Farndale, was born in Mobberley, Cheshire. By 1939, Margaret was a
hairdresser in Withernsea, Yorkshire. She married Harold Owens in 1943.
Margaret Elizabeth Owens died in Worthing, West Sussex, in 1998. |
7 May 1920 |
Christie Ann Farndale, daughter of Thomas William
and Christie Ann Farndale, was born in Loftus. Christie Farndale married
Stanley Burton in 1942. Christie An Burton died in 1991. |
By 1921 |
John William Farndale was a Government Medical
Officer, Colonials (retired) living in Willesden, Middlesex. John William Farndale (born 1876) was a farmer on
his own account in Whitby. Thomas William Farndale Senior was the lights on man
with Loftus urban district council. John Farndale (born 1890) was a butcher with Kelton
Cooperative Society. Joseph Farndale (born 1883) was manager, The * Acid
Gas Co, Skinnerburn Road, Low Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne. |
10 October
1923 |
Elizabeth Farndale, daughter of Thomas William and Christie
Ann Farndale, was born in Loftus. Elizabeth Farndale married Kenneth Sherman
in 1946. She died in 1994 in Stroud in Gloucestershire. |
1927 |
John William Farndale died in Hampstead, London. |
About 1930 |
Possibly Aunt Polly (left) with Ruth Farndale (FAR00619) and
Dorothy Farndale (FAR00668)
at Craggs Hall in about 1930 |
9 July
1934 |
(Hull Daily Mail, 9 July 1934) |
3 January 1939 |
John Farndale Junior died was buried in Loftus, aged
87. |
By 1939 |
John William Farndale (born 1876) was a farmer on
his own account at Lamplands Farm, Egton. His son in law, Cyril Goodwin,
Alice Jane Godwin (nee Farndale)’s husband, was assisting him on the farm. Thomas William Farndale Senior was a local authority
cartman in Loftus. John Farndale (born 1890) was a master butcher in
the Skelton/Brotton area. Thomas William Farndale was an underground mines
horse driver in Loftus. |
1950 |
Henry Farndale died in York, aged 89. |
27 December 1950 |
Thomas William Farndale Senior, 68, was buried at
Loftus cemetery. |
1952 |
John William Farndale (born 1876died in Cleveland,
aged 75. |
10 October 1965 |
Joseph Farndale (born 1883) died in Patrington,
Holderness, Yorkshire. |
11 September 1968 |
John Farndale (born 1890), 78, was buried at
Boosbeck cemetery. |
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