P74/8

Vestry Minute Book

1855 - 1934

From: 1855 To: 1934

Includes Parochial Church Council Minutes, 1921 - 1934 at back Mainly dealing with the election of parish officers, rates and Churchwardens' expenses but also containing: 1858 No opinion re. contributions towards law expenses in opposition to Bromham Toll Bar until Counsel's opinion taken by Bromham. 1860 Agreement. John Burton & James Frossell to be allowed to graze horned cattle only on the village green & verges 1883 Charity Commissioners scheme for amalgamation of the Whitsuntide Beer and other charities to be approved 1886 Death of Mr. Lavender, Churchwarden for 33 years 1887 Accounts for Jubilee Fund (Attached) 1891 New line of Midland Hallway incomplete; assessment to remain unchanged 1892 Re. Kempston Gas Co. & supply of gas to Biddenham 1894 Road from Biddenham to railway station to be made a main road. 1912 Thanks to C.E. Mallows, architect, for design for oak cross over chancel arch

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Burton, John,
Frossell, James,
Charity Commissioners,
Lavender, John,
Midland Railway Company,
Kempston Gas Company,
Mallows, C.E.

BIDDENHAM, Vestry, Parochial Church Council, parish officers, parish rates, churchwardens, BROMHAM, tolls, cattle, Charity Commissioners, Biddenham charities, accounts, jubilees, Midland Railway Company, Kempston Gas Company, church fabric