QSR1821/359-360

Examinations and depositions. Examinations of: Joseph Reid of Ampthill, aged 15, Rachel Sharp of Ampthill, mother of Julia, Amos Johnson of Ampthill, shoemaker, James Ellis.

1821

From: 1821 To: 1821

Examination of Joseph Reid: he was bathing at the reservoir pond in Lord Holland's park with George Walker, James Ellis and Edward Hanscombe. Ellis and Hanscombe ran off naked for 20 minutes and then returned and put on their clothes.Examination of Rachel Sharp, mother of Julia Sharpe, who saw Ellis and Hanscombe between seven and eight, who passed remarks on their nakedness.Examination of Amos Johnson, shoemaker. He was returning from Marston and about 30 yards from Lord Holland's lodge found Julia Sharpe in 'a faintin fit' being assisted by Elizabeth Neal. After giving his aid he informed her parents.Examination of James Ellis, who denied bathing on that evening.Edward Hanscombe could not be found but his father Ebenezer was bound for his appearance at the Quarter sessions.

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Reid, Joseph,
Holland, Lord,
Walker, George,
Ellis, James,
Handscombe, Edward,
Sharp, Rachel,
Sharpe, Julia,
Johnson, Amos,
Neal, Elizabeth,
Hanscombe, Ebenezer

AMPTHILL, swimming, indecent exposure, Quarter Sessions