HUNT & CO.’S 1850

DIRECTORY & TOPOGRAPHY

OF THE TOWN OF MARTOCK AND SOUTH PETHERTON.

“ in all places, where there are objects worthy of detail or observation, there should be a short printed Directory, for the use of the stranger.” Dr.Johnson.

Martock is a hundred of itself, 4 ½ miles S.W. by W. from Ilchester, and 2 ½ miles from South Petherton, it is a very extensive village, and the high respectability of the inhabitants, and its immediate neighbourhood, combined with the beauties of the suurounding country, render it a most agreeable place of residence, it is situated in an agricultural district, and within a radius of its parish church there are 67 parishes, with an aggregate population acording to the census of 1841, of 5114 inhabitants, its own population being at the same time 3025.

The principal street is wide, at one end is situated the Hall and the fluted stone column – a model of Trajan’s pillar – at the other end stands the church; this building is an elegant and handsome gothic structure, possessing a fine tower, nor is the interior less worthy of admiration, its elaborate roof of fretted carved oak, with its splendid altar-piece is very beautiful, it is in exceeding good preservation, and kept in excellent repair, the living is a gift of the Dean and Chapter of Wells.

Opposite the chancel end of the church a handsome stone building has been erected, as a National School for boys and girls, there is also an endowed Grammar School.

The river Parret separates Martock from the neighbouring town and parish of South Petherton, and its north western extremity is bounded by the river Ivel, the former is navigable to Bridgewater, and affords facilities for an extensive trade in coals, timber, slate, &c., in the village are chapels for dissenting congregations; a fair takes place anually on the 21st of August.

Martock hundred consist of an area of 7302 acres of highly productive land, 500 0f which are orchard.

South Petherton, in the hundred and parish of its name, is a small market-town, situated on the River Parret, 135 miles W.S.W. from London, 5 from Ilminster, the same from Crewkerne, 6 from Ilchester, and 17 E.S.E. from Taunton, which is the nearest railway station.

The town is small, and the streets are narrow and confined, the church, which is dedicated to St. Peter and St. Paul, is a spacious and cruciform building, with an octagonal tower surmounted by a spire, it occupies an elevated site and is surrounded by houses; the living is a vicarage in the patronage of the Dean and Chapter of Bristol. The surrounding country is fertile and abundantly productive, and the neighbourhood is chiefly agricultural, being hilly the views are varied and pleasing, and the air pure and salubrious.

There is a Free Charity School for boys, and a National one for girls; also places ofworship for Wesleyans, Independants, and Baptists.

A market is held on Saturday, and there is an annual fair on the 6th of July; the population consisted at the last census of 2597 inhabitants.

POST-OFFICE, South Petherton. — Post Master, John Daniel.— Letters from London and all parts at 8 40 a.m.

Despatches to London and all parts, via Ilminster, at 4 50 p.m. Box closes at 4 30 p.m., but letters may be posted by affixing an additional stamp till 4 45 p.m.

Money Orders granted and paid from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Post Office, Martock, at George Gill’s. Letters are delivered from all parts at 9 30 a.m., and despatched to London and all parts via Ilminster and Taunton, at 4 p.m. Box closes at 3 45 p.m. Late letters may be posted by affixing an additional stamp till 3 55 p.m.

Gentry Clergy, & c.

Adams Mrs. Thomas, Martock

Anstice Mrs. Mary, S. Petherton

Axe Samuel, South Petherton

Bond Rev.H. Petherton vicarage

Braund William H. Ash

Bridge Selim, South Petherton

Brown Miss Maria, Martock

Bullen Mrs. Martock

Carr Mrs. Maria, Martock

Catterick Rev.Thos. South Petherton

Chaffey Mrs. Mary, Martock

Clarke Thomas, Martock

Coleman Mrs. Anne Gregory, Martock

Cossins Rev.George, Martock

Daniel James Patten, South Petherton

Elliott Vere R. Coat

Elton Rev. Charles, South Petherton

Garrett Rev. Thos. Martock

Harkness Rev. Robt Martock

Humphreys Mrs. Elizab. Martock

Lyddon Robert, South Petherton

Lucas Christopher, Martock

Partridge Rev. Edw. South Petherton

Patten Misses, Martock

Peppin Arthur B. Ash

Perrin Mrs. Ruth, Martock

Prowse Miss Elizabeth, South Petherton

Richards Thomas, Stapleton

Richards Wm. Haggett, Stapleton

Roach Rev. G. South Petherton

Sharpe Misses, Martock

Slade Mrs. Ash

Vaux Miss Mary, South Petherton

Architect & Land Surveyor.

Wadman William, Martock

Auctioneers & Appraisers.

Johnson John, Martock

Palmer Wm. G. Martock

Tapscott Henry, South Petherton

Bakers.

Anstice George, South Petherton

Anstice Geo. Jun. South Petherton

Anstice John, South Petherton

Anstice Sampson, South Petherton

Best Robt. Willy, Martock

Burt James, South Petherton

Collins John, Martock

Harding Edwin, South Petherton

Lang Joseph, South Petherton

Leech Thomas, Martock

Palmer James, Martock

Palmer Margaret, Martock

Patten Peter, South Petherton

Richards Wm. Martock

Robins James, South Petherton

Vigar William, Martock

Way John C. Martock

Bank.

Stuckey’s Banking Company, South Petherton

agent , Daniel John, draw on Robarts & Co. London

Beer Retailers.

Gardiner George, Martock

Gayland Sarah, Martock

Jeanes David, South Petherton

Latty James, Watergore

Blacksmiths.

Banbury John, South Petherton

Burford George, South Petherton

Godden Joseph, South Petherton

Haynes Herbert, Martock

Richards John, Martock

Richards Robert, Martock

Tapp John, Martock

Booksellers and Stationers.

Bennet Edwin ( & printer ), South Petherton

Daniel John, South Petherton

Boot and Shoe Makers.

Barns Joseph, South Petherton

Brice Benjamin, South Petherton

Cross Thomas, South Petherton

Gear William, South Petherton

Gibb William, South Petherton

Gould William, Martock

Gould William, jun. Martock

Inder Jacob, Martock

Isaac John, Martock

Lock James, Martock

Needs Thomas, Martock

Neville George, South Petherton

Parker William, South Petherton

Prideaux Josiah, South Petherton

Robins Samuel, South Petherton

Robins William, South Petherton

Spratt Samuel, Martock

Squires John, Martock

Vagg John, South Petherton

Worthy Charles, Martock

Brick and Tile Maker.

Rodford John, South Petherton

Butchers.

Banbury Joseph, South Petherton

Chinnock George, South Petherton

Clarke James, South Petherton

Culliford Edward, Martock

Inder Luke, Martock

Inder Simeon, Martock

Inder Walter, Martock

Indoe John, Martock

Paine William, Martock

Carpenters.

Marked thus * are also Cabinet Makers

* Bishop Thomas, Martock

Bond Thomas, South Petherton

Cotty William, South Petherton

Garland George, South Petherton

Male John, Compton

* Newton Alfred ( & builder ), Martock

* Passley Wiliam, Martock

* Passley William, jun. Martock

Pitman Charles, South Petherton

Rendall Samuel G. Martock

Rode Robert, Martock

Sandiford James, Martock

Stower John, Martock

Stower Robert, South Petherton

Taylor John, South Petherton

Williams Philip, Martock

Withey Frederick, Martock

Chemists and Druggists.

Gill George ( & grocer &stationer ), Martock

Palmer James, Martock

Wellington William E. ( & grocer ), South Petherton

China and Glass Dealers.

Brice Benjamin, South Petherton

Elliot James, Martock

Lang Joseph, South Petherton

Priddle Samul, , Martock

Whibby Thomas, South Petherton

Coopers.

Chubb John, Martock

Stower Robert, South Petherton

Watts William, Martock

Whale John, South Petherton

Curriers.

Barnes Edward, South Petherton

Perratt George, South Petherton

Prideaux Josiah, South Petherton

Fire & Life Assurance Agents.

Atlas ( F.), Adams Jas.W. Martock

Law ( F.), Leeach Robt. & John, Martock

Legal & Commercial ( F. & L.), Gill George, Church street

Legal & Commercial ( F. & L.), Nichollets John, S.Petherton

London Mutual ( F. & L.), Hebditch Simeon, , S.Petherton

Royal Farmer’s & General ( Fire, Life & Hail ), Peren, H.B. South Petherton

Royal Farmer’s & General ( Fire, Life & Hail ), Darby Joseph, Martock

Sun ( F. & L), Daniel John, South Petherton

West of England ( F. & L.), Hayward J.P. South Petherton

West of England ( F. & L.), Palmer William, Martock

Glove Manufacturer.

Dicks Henry, Martock

Grocers and Drapers.

Anstice George, South Petherton

Daniel John, South Petherton

Dicks Henry, Martock

Hebditch Simeon, South Petherton

McMillan — ( travelling ) South Petherton

Pook & Parker, South Petherton

Welman Robert, Martock

Grocers & Sundries Dealers.

Anstice George, South Petherton

Anstice Sampson, South Petherton

Best Robt. Willy, Martock

Bishop George, Martock

Brain Joan, Martock

Brice Benjamin, South Petherton

Burt James, South Petherton

Clark Simon, South Petherton

Day John, South Petherton

Elliott James, Martock

Foord Lawrence, South Petherton

Gifford George, South Petherton

Glynn John, Martock

Gould Robert, South Petherton

Harding Edwin, South Petherton

Hart George, Martock

Hebditch Mary Ann, S.Petherton

Jeanes David, South Petherton

Lang Joseph, South Petherton

Lock Dinah, Martock

Prideaux Mary, South Petherton

Richards William, Martock

Walker Thomas, M. Martock

Way John C. Martock

Wellington Wm. E. Martock

Worner Octavius, Martock

Hair Dressers.

Parker William, South Petherton

Porter Eli, Martock

Inns and Public Houses.

Bell, South Petherton, Tapscott Henry

Crown Inn ( & posting house), South Petherton, Sherrin Geo.

George, Martock, Symes Thomas

Red Lion, Martock, Couzens Jas.

Wheat Sheaf, South Petherton, Gale George

White Hart ( commercial & posting house), Martock, Johnson John

Ironmongers.

Day John, South Petherton

Hebditch Simeon, South Petherton

Way Sarah, Martock

Worner Octavius, Martock

Linen Drapers.