Albert Farndale
1881 to 19 December 1918
FAR00574
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Kilton
1881
Albert
Farndale, son of Charles and Ann (nee Dale) Farndale (FAR00341), was born in Guisborough District, in 1881. Albert
Farndale’s birth was registered in Guisborough District in the fourth quarter
of 1881 (GRO Vol 9d page 489).
1891
The Census of 1891 confirmed
that Charles Farndale, head; married; aged 50 was still farming at Kilton Hall Farm. With him were Ann Farndale, his wife;
married; aged 43; born Danby; and their children William Farndale, son;
unmarried; aged 15; born Kilton (FAR00531); George Farndale, son; unmarried; aged 14; born
Kilton (FAR00540); Mary Farndale, daughter; unmarried; aged 13; born
Kilton (FAR00560); Grace Farndale, daughter; unmarried; aged 10; born
Kilton (FAR00566); Albert Farndale, son; unmarried; aged 9;
born Kilton (FAR00574); and Sophia Farndale, daughter; aged 4; born Kilton
(FAR00601A).
1895
York Herald, 3 January
1895: BROTTON. WESLEYAN METHODIST
BAZAAR. The annual effort in connection with the Wesleyan Chapel, Brotton, was
held on New Year's Day, when a bazaar for the sale of useful and fancy articles
was held in the schoolroom, the following ladies being stallholders: Mesdames
Farndale and Watson, and Misses M and G Farndale, with Masters T Merryweather
and A Farndale in charge of the toy department...
1901
The 1901 Census recorded Charles Farndale, head; farmer; aged 63 now
living at Stank House, Kilton estate. The family then comprised: Ann Farndale, his wife; aged
53; born Danby; George Farndale, farmer’s son, aged 24; born Kilton.(FAR00540); Mary C Farndale, daughter; aged 23; born Kilton. (FAR00560); Grace Farndale, daughter; aged 20; born Kilton, (FAR00566); Albert Farndale, son; aged 19; born Kilton (FAR00574) who was an architect pupil; Sophia Farndale,
daughter; aged 16; born Kilton (FAR00601A) and also John Featherstone and John Holliday,
servants, horsemen.
London
1902
In
1902 (now living in London), he had prepared plans for the new schools at
Skinningrove.
Stockton Herald, South Durham and Cleveland Advertiser, 10
January 1903:
NEW SCHOOLS FOR SKINNINGROVE. MRS SAMUEL ON EDUCATION. On Wednesday afternoon
the new Sunday School building which has been erected by the Wesleyan
Methodists of Skinningrove were formally opened by Mrs H L Samuel, wife of the
member for the Cleveland Division. The school is situated immediately behind
the chapel, and is built of red brick with stone dressings in harmony with the
chapel. The schoolroom is 30 feet 5 feet long by 20 feet wide, capable of
seating 172 scholars. The roof is vaulted, with a pitch pine ceiling, stained
and varnished. On each of the longer sides, under the corners is a freize, intersected by continuations of the principal
rafters resting on core bells and so forming squares for the display of texts.
The chapel is accessible from the schoolroom, and at one side of the building
there is a vestry and a classroom, each being connected with the side street by
an entrance lobby. In the vestry there are appliances for public teas. The
whole is heated by hot water on the high pressure system. The lighting is good,
there being for Norman windows on the south elevation, and at night
incandescent gas will be the luminant from neat pendants from the roof. The
plans were prepared by Mr Albert Farndale, of Kilton Lodge, now of London,
and the contract has been most efficiently carried out by Messrs Ridsdale brothers,
of Skelton. The contract price was £450, but this does not include the heating
apparatus or the furniture, which have cost about £150 more. At the opening
ceremony there was a large gathering of people, who waited outside the
building...
Kilton
1910
Stockton Herald, South Durham and Cleveland Advertiser, 22
October 1910: Thirty
two sets of drawings, sent in competition for the new Town Hall, markets and
municipal buildings for the ancient borough of Denbigh, North Wales, have just
been adjudicated upon. A design by Mr. A Farndale, of Kilton Lodge, Brotton,
was awarded second premium by the assessors, Messrs Leeming and Leeming,
FFRIBO, London. Mr Farndale's plans were recently accepted by the urban
council of South Bank, for their new town hall, markets and council offices.
1911
1911
Census – Stank House, Brotton
Charles
Farndale, 73, farmer
Ann
Farndale, 63
George
Farndale, farmer’s son and partner, 34
Mary E
Farndale, 33, farmer’s daughter, dairywork
Grace
Farndale, farmer’s daughter, dairywork
Albert
Farndale, architect
Two
others working on farm
Teesside Weekly Herald, 8 April 1911: TOWN HALL ETC FOR SOUTH BANK.
The Local Government Board Inspector on Tuesday held an inquiry at South Bank
into the application of the Council for sanction to borrow £7,000 in order to
erect a new town hall, market hall etc on the site of the present buildings...
Competitive designs were then requested for a complete scheme in which to do
away with the present buildings altogether, and eventually a selection was
made, the plans of Mr A Farndale, Brotton, being successful, and application to
borrow £7,000 to cover those plans was made to the Local Government Board...
The
Whitby Gazette, on 8 December 1911 reported: FOUNDATION STONE
LAYING AT CARLIN HOW. The Carlin How and Skinningrove District has grown very
rapidly during the last few years, and, in order to cope with the increasing
demand for accommodation, the friends of the Wesleyan body have decided to
build a new Wesleyan Church at Carlin How. The cost of the church will be £850,
£500 of which has already been raised or promised. Mr T C Hutchinson, managing
director of the Skinningrove iron works, has generously given the site. The
buildings will be of brick, and will accommodate about 250 people. Mr. A
Farndale is the architect, and Mr J K Wilson is superintending the work of
erection. The foundation stone laying ceremony took place on Wednesday, in the
presence of a good company. The Rev W Powell, Loftus conducted the ceremony,
and stones were placed by Mrs M Moore, Westfield, Loftus,… C Farndale …. M
Farndale, Craggs Hall... Mr E Lofthouse laid a stone in memory of the late Mr.
A Murray weather, a prominent Brotton Wesleyan. The Rev J C Adelard (Saltburn)
gave an address and a public tea took place in the preaching room, which has,
for many years, done duty as a place of worship, but is now totally inadequate
to meet the demands made-up on it.
1912
Teesside Weekly Herald, 2 March 1912: At a special meeting of the
Spennymoor Urban Council on Thursday week plans from 23 competitors were
considered for the erection of a market, market shops, council room, offices
and public hall, which scheme is to cost about £15,000. The first prize was
awarded the plans of Mr George T Welburn, ARIBA, of Middlesbrough and Redcar;
the second to Messrs Clark and Moscrop, FRIBA,
Darlington; and third to Mr. A Farndale, Kilton Lodge, Brotton. Mr
Welburn's plans were accepted by the Council.
Daily Gazette for Middlesbrough, 5 November 1912: CLEVELAND HOUNDS. OPENING
MEET AT SKELTON CASTLE. Considerable interest was yesterday taken in the
opening meet of the Cleveland Hounds at Skelton Castle, the residence of the
popular master and huntsman, Mr WHA Wharton, and a large crowd gathered on the
lawn. Bright sunshine prevailed and there was every prospect of an excellent
day's sport … Among those who were present at the meet were... Mr. A
Farndale, Kilton Lodge...
Extract from a scrapbook in 1912
1918
Albert Farndale, died age 37, on 19 December 1918 (media,
probate index). His death was registered at Guisborough
District, in the fourth quarter of 1918 (GRO Vol 9d page 1117). He
was buried at St Peter, Brotton, on 23 December 1918 (St
Peter, Brotton PR).
North Star (Darlington), 21 December 1918: BROTTON TRAGEDY. FARMER’S SON
FOUND SHOT. Albert Farndale, 37, son of a farmer, of Kilton Lodge, Brotton,
died under tragic circumstances, yesterday. Missing from his home some hours a
search was made, and his body was found in one of the outbuildings on the farm.
His head was shattered, and nearby was a double barreled
gun. Appearances went to show that Farndale had first fixed the gun in a vice,
and after placing the muzzle in his mouth, had pushed the trigger with a piece
of iron about two feet in length. About 9 or 10 years ago deceased was an
architect at South Bank, but since that time has been engaged in agricultural
pursuits.
Leeds Mercury, 23 December 1918: SHOT IN AN OUTBUILDING. A
verdict of “suicide whilst of unsound mind” was returned as an inquest in
Brotton on Saturday on Albert Farndale, 37 years of age, of Kilton Lodge Farm.
Farndale went out shooting on Thursday night, and as he did not return the relatives
became alarmed, and he was found dead in an outbuilding with a gun laid near
him and a wound in his head.
North Star (Darlington), 23 December 1918: SUICIDE AT BROTTON. The East
Cleveland Coroner, Mr W Richardson, held an inquest at Kilton Lodge, Brotton,
on Saturday, on Albert Farndale, aged 37, son of a farmer, who was found in
an outbuilding, shot through the head. George Farndale, brother, said that
deceased had no trouble that he was aware of, although about 10 years ago he
was disappointed at not succeeding in his profession as an architect. The
coroner returned a verdict of “suicide whilst in a state of unsound mind.”
Whitby Gazette, 27 December 1918: BROTTON. On Thursday
afternoon, last week, Albert Farndale, Kilton Lodge, left home for the
purpose of wild duck shooting, and was not seen again alive by any of the
family. As he had not returned home late in the evening, search was made, and
he was discovered in an outbuilding of the farm, quite dead, having apparently
died a few hours previous. An inquest was conducted by Mr W Richardson, the
Cleveland Coroner, at Kilton Lodge, on Saturday, and evidence was given by Mr G
Farndale, brother of the deceased. The witness said his brother was 37 years of
age, and lived at home. He described the finding of the body about 10 o’clock
on the previous Thursday evening. His gun was near him, and there was a wound
on the side of his face and head. By profession his brother was an architect,
though of late years he had worked on farm. About 10 years ago he was
depressed, having been disappointed at not obtaining a position in his
profession. He recovered from his depression, and became quite cheerful. There
was no financial or other trouble at all. The Coroner, who sat without a jury,
returned a verdict of suicide whilst in an unsound state of mind. The funeral
took place on Monday afternoon, at Brotton, the first part of the service being
held in the Wesleyan Church, and was conducted by the Rev W Rex, Loftus, and
the Rev H Mortimer, Staithes.
Probate:
FARNDALE Albert of Kilton Lodge Farm Kilton Yorkshire died 19 December 1918
Administration York 5 December to George Farndale farmer. Effects £629 4s 5d.
Duplicate grant 31 Jan 1935 £854 4s 5d.
