Ellesborough pub history index
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ELLESBOROUGH is a parish in the hundred of Aylesbury, union of Wycombe,
situate 2 1/2 miles W. by S. of Wendover. It was formerly a place of
considerable importance, and is mentioned by Lambard in the 16th century as
follows: - " It should seme by H. Huntington that it was of more accompte in
auncient tyme, than it is at this day, for he nombrethe it amongest the
chief townes of that parte." The parish contains an area of 3310 acres, with
a population in 1861 of 724. Chequers Court, the seat of Lady Frankland
Russell, is one of the most beautiful places in the county, and is supposed
to have derived its name from having been the Exchequer in the reign of
John. With the exception of the south front, which is modern, the present
mansion, with its gables and bay window remains as it was repaired by Mr.
William Hawtrey, its possessor in the reign of Elizabeth. His initials (W.
H.) still remain on the north front, with a haw-tree between them and
chequers on each side. The house contains the most valuable collection of
portraits and relics of Oliver Cromwell and his family in existence; they
are found here in consequence of the marriage in 1664 of Sir John Russell
with Frances, youngest daughter of the Protector, and widow of Robert Rich.
The church is a very ancient structure, of Saxon architecture, dedicated to
St. Peter and St. Paul. The east wall is Norman, and the interior is fitted
up in the Gothic style. It has a square tower with four bells, nave, aisles,
and organ. The living is a rectory with residence, value £370, arising from
340 acres of glebe land, in the patronage of Lady Frankland Russell, of
Chequers Court. The Rev Joseph Bancroft Reade, M.A. and F.R.s., incumbent. A
school for boys and girls was erected some years past by Sir Robert and Lady
Russell. There are almshouses for four old men and four old women.
NOBILITY AND GENTRY.
Frankland Russell the Lady Louisa Ann, Chequers court
Head Miss Ann
Reade Rev Joseph Bancroft, M.A., F.R.s. (rector)
Stone John Stevens, esq., Terrick house
Terry Charles, esq
Traders.
Benyon William, miller
Billington George, farmer, Wellwick farm
Birch John, beer retailer
Blackwell William, schoolmaster
Brooks Charles, farmer and dealer
Brooks William, farmer and dealer
Cartwright John, Fox Inn, Dunsmore
Chapman Thomas, farmer, Apsley farm
Clark Thomas, farmer, Brockwell farm
Eldridge William, blacksmith, Terrick
Elliott Alfred, farmer, Chalkshire farm
Elliott Joseph, farmer, Bushey Leys farm
Goodson Mrs, farmer, Nash Lee
Hailey John, farmer, Nash Lee
King Joseph, Russell Arm Inn
Kingham Joshua, farmer, Dodd's farm
Miles James, bricklayer
Munger Robert, farmer, Chalkshire
Piggott Frederick, farmer, Lodge farm
Rayner Thomas, butcher and market gardener
Redrup Abel, postmaster
Richardson Thomas George, farmer, chalkshire
Rogers Thomas, farmer, Avery 's firm
Rymill William, farmer, Nash Lee
Thompson Daniel, farmer, Dunsmore
Tofield Daniel, grocer
Towerton Thomas, farmer, Coombe
Varney John, grocer, Dunsmore
Verey Emonuel, farmer. Grove farm
Whitchureh John, former, Church farm
White William, Plough Inn, Terrick
Post Office. - Abel Redrup, receiver. Letters dispatched at 7 p.m.