News Snippets for 1930

What follows are news snippets with Crich Parish interest from various newspapers for the period 1930.

As with all transcriptions there could be "typos" which is always a possibilty with audio trancriptions, although care has been taken.

The following index shows parish names that appear in some of the reports – allow for spelling variations; plus omissions are possible owing to human error. The list is of transcribed names, there are other names in the images.

ALLSOP COLEMAN HAYNES MARSHALL SIDDONS
ALLWOOD COWLISHAW HAYWOOD MARTIN SMITH
ASHMAN CRITCHLOW HEATH MEAKIN SPENCER
AUSTIN CURZON HIGTON MERCER STANLEY
BARNES DAWES HITCHCOCK NEVILLE STEVENSON
BATEMAN DAY HOLDEN PARKER STORER
BEARDSLEY DRAKE HOLMES PERRY SULLEY
BETTS ELSE HOWITT PORTER TAYLOR
BOAG FANTOM HUMPHREY RADFORD TOMLINSON
BOWER GRATTON JOINER RANKIN WHITTAKER
BOWMER GREGORY JONES RAWSON WILKINSON
BROWN GRIFFIN KNOCKER ROBERTS WILSON
BRUMWELL HALL LEAFE ROBINSON WISE
BUCKLEY HARRISON LEE ROWE WOOD
BURT HARTSHORNE LUDLAM SAYLES WRAGG
CAULDWELL HASLAM LYNAM SELF  
CHELL HAYES MACDONALD SHORE  

In the transcriptions names have been capitalised to aid quick searches; also some transcriptions have had minor edits.

Many of the newspaper reports of weddings at the time contained full details of clothing, bestman, bridesmaids, congregation and a list of presents received. Only the basic marriage details have been transcribed. Similarly funeral reports often gave long lists of mourners and floral tributes received. Refer to the original newspapers, which can be found on the Find My Past website, if the additional information is of interest.

During this period there were a great many references to the Crich Memorial Tower, the poor state of the Crich roads, sports reports and Crich Parish Council meetings which have not been transcribed.

Ripley and Heanor News 3 January 1930
The Old Comrades Association of the Sherwood Foresters is to be asked to take over the care and administration of the Crich Regimental Memorial as from from April 5 next. A recent appeal by the Colonel of the Sherwood Foresters for help towards the funds for the upkeep of the Memorial Tower resulted in £159 1s 0d being donated. Lt Col G. PEARSON, D.S.O., of Nottingham, has now come forward and generously offered to find the remainder of the money necessary to complete the Endowment Fund of the warden’s cottage and to put the cottage in repair. It is hoped a proper road will also be made to the stand in the near future.

Derby Daily Telegraph 3 January 1930
Mrs A. BUCKLEY, of Park Head, Crich, was buried yesterday. She was in her 80th year, and has lived at Park Head the whole of her life.

Derbyshire Times 4 January 1930
Considerable interest was taken in the marriage on Boxing Day at St Mary’s Church Crich of Mr Alfred Arthur ELLIOTT, son of Mr and Mrs Arthur ELLIOTT, Outram Terrace, Alfreton, and Miss Ethel HALL, daughter of Mrs James BARBER and the late Mr Isaac HALL, Church View, Crich
[there followed a report of the wedding]

Derbyshire Times 4 January 1930
In connection with the evening classes at the Crich Carr C. of E. Schools, of which Miss Doris PARKER is the teacher, a social followed by a dance was held on Thursday week. Mr Burt LEE was the M.C.for dancing.

Derbyshire Times 4 January 1930
An unusual spectacle of a motorcycle in flames was witnessed outside Messrs Else Bros. Garage, Ambergate, on Friday evening last. The cycle, a B.S.A.belonging to Mr Percy SAYLES, of Crich, who is a traveller for Mr F. S. ALLSOP of Ripley. It appears that he just had his tank filled at the pump and was lighting his acetylene lamps when the petrol burst into flames. Although Mr Guy ELSE and his staff quickly applied chemical fire extinguishers it was without avail, as the machine was completely destroyed.

Derbyshire Times 4 January 1930
St Mary’s Church, Crich, was the scene of a pretty wedding on Boxing Day, when Miss Lizzie HAYES, daughter of Mr and Mrs John HAYES, Rock Terrace, Crich, was married to Mr George HAWLEY, son of Mrs T. HAWLEY, Hill Morton, Ashford, near Bakewell.
[there followed a report of the marriage]

Derbyshire Times 4 January 1930
Sympathy is extended to the relatives of the late Mr Henry HOWITT, aged 78 years, who for many years was a resident of that village. The death occurred at the Royal Infirmary, Sheffield. Mr HOWITT was a native of Crich.
[there followed a report of the funeral]

Derbyshire Times 11 January 1930
The Picture House, Crich are pleased to announce that, having made arrangements to put on Talking Pictures with the aid of Sound Apparatus we think it necessary to notify our patrons that, owing to the extra cost, we shall reluctantly have to put up our prices back to 6d, 9d, and1/-. Also, owing to it being essential that we have a perfect quiet, we shall discontinue booking seats, but to overcome this there will be Early Doors to all parts at an extra charge of 3d. Two Houses will be run each evening, commencing 6.40, and 8.50. Early Doors 6.20 and 8.30, Ordinary Doors 6.30 and 8.40. there will be no half price and children in arm cannot be admitted. This action is only prompted on account of it being absolutely essential that we have perfect quiet during the performance. Saturday Matinee, 2.30. Prices will be much cheaper, and it is hoped Patrons with children will take advantage, as that is why the reduction is made to 3d, 6d and 9d. We commence Monday, January 13 with “Noah’s Ark” for one week.
[ Note:The movie “Noah's Ark” was a 1928 romantic melodramatic disaster film. It was a transition from silent movies to "talkies", although it was part-talkie; most scenes were silent with a synchronized music score and sound effects, while other scenes had dialogue.]

Derbyshire Times 11 January 1930
Whilst driving a cow to the slaughterhouse, belonging to Mr P.P. TAYLOR, butcher, Crich, on Monday afternoon an exciting scene was witnessed in the Black Swan Hotel. It appears that the animal had been purchased from Mr SAYLES, Hill Top Farm, and whilst Mr TAYLOR’s son was proceeding down Bown’s Hill, where, at the bottom the Black Swan Hotel is situated, it suddenly thought it would be better to take light refreshment. After entering the front door, the cow became wedged in the passage leading to the kitchen, and after breaking one or two panes of glass Mr Horace TAYLOR persuaded it from the public house to the slaughter house.

Derbyshire Times 11 January 1930
The Crich Parish Council have unanimously voiced the opinion that the parishioners generally are desirous of having the opportunity to express to ex-Sgt HUMPHREY in some tangible form their appreciation of his past services as an officer on the occasion of his retirement from the police force. During the six years Mr HUMPHREY has held the position of Police Sergeant in the parish, he has invariably discharged his duties with tact and consideration, and his unfailing courtesy has worn for him many friends and admirers. The Council, therefore have every confidence in submitting their appeal for subscriptions with the assurance that the response will be such as to enable the fitting testimonial being made to ex Sgt HUMPHREY. Subscriptions may be handed to any Parish Councillor and the clerk Mr Alfred HASLAM.

Derby Daily Telegraph 13 January 1930
The funeral took place at Crich Churchyard, of Mr Frederick BARNES, aged 83, of Wheatcroft, Crich.
[there followed a report of the funeral]
There was another report of the funeral in the Derbyshire Times 18 January 1930 with photograph

Frederick Barnes photo 1930

Ripley and Heanor News 17 January 1930
The death took place on Wednesday suddenly at his home, the Tea Gardens at Crich Carr of Mr F. MARSHALL, a retired Sgt of the Derbyshire Police, aged 79 years. He had been in the village in the afternoon and had returned. He was having his tea when he expired.

Derbyshire Times 18 January 1930
Mr Joseph CURZON, of Crich, who has been staying there with his mother for the past few years since his return from Kenya, where he had been employed as a surveyor on the government Railways in Tanganyika territory, has just left Crich for Argentina, in South America, where he has secured a good position on the British-controlled railways in Argentina. Mr CURZON first started work in the engineer’s office of the Midland Railway Company (now L.M.& S.) at Ambergate, and when war broke out he joined the Forces and obtained a commission. He remained in the Army until demobilised. Mr CURZON has taken a deep interest in the welfare of his native village, especially in the musical profession, being a conductor of a band in the district. He is 30 years of age and has a good physique and general knowledge, so that his prospects are bright
[Note: he was an officer in the RAF not the Army. See his WW1 record: Joseph CURZON]

Joseph Curzon photo 1930

Derby Daily Telegraph 18 January 1930
Granville BEARDSLEY, aged six, of The Common, Crich, was admitted to Derbyshire Royal Infirmary, last night, with injuries to his right leg, received when playing in the schoolyard.

Derby Daily Telegraph 23 January 1930
Mrs SULLEY was buried at Crich yesterday following service at Fritchley Primitive Methodist Church.
[there followed a report of the funeral]

Derbyshire Times 25 January 1930
By the death of Mrs Mary SULLEY (68), wife of Mr John SULLEY, Hill Top, Fritchley, the village has lost one who in many ways contributed substantially to the well-being of the Primitive Methodist Chapel, Fritchley, where she was an ardent worker. Mrs SULLEY was born at the old Hat factory, Fritchley, and had resided in that district or her life. Her health had been failing her for some considerable time, but she had only been bedfast for three weeks.
[there followed a report of the funeral]

Derbyshire Times 25 January 1930
The sad news of the sudden death on Wednesday week of Mr Francis Clay MARSHALL, aged 78 years, Mount Pleasant, Whatstandwell, came as a great shock to his relatives and many friends, and widespread regret is felt for his widow and family. Mr MARSHALL had just returned home after visiting friends at Crich, and had taken a seat near the fire whilst his wife was preparing tea, and after a very few minutes he suddenly collapsed. He was a native of Crich, being born at Canada Farm. Mr MARSHALL was a retired police officer of the Derbyshire Constabulary, which he joined at Derby in 1878. He served eleven years at Heanor, six years at Codnor, and was promoted to the rank of sergeant at Belper in 1895, where he remained for six years, later being transferred to Chapel en le Frith, where he retired after serving two years – a total of nearly 28 years service. Retiring from the police force with a clean conduct sheet, Mr MARSHALL came to reside at his native village again to take over Canada Farm (the place of his birth), and was well-known throughout the district as a keen agriculturist. After 17 years of the farming industry, Mr MARSHALL resided at Victoria House, Crich, for six years, and before taking up residence at Whatstandwell he and his wife spent three years with their daughter at Belper. Owing to illness and being an in-patient of the Derbyshire Royal Infirmary, Mrs A. MEAKIN, younger daughter of Mr MARSHALL was unable to be present at the funeral. He leaves a widow, one son (in Canada), and the four daughters, two of whom are in America.
[there followed a report of the funeral]

Francis Marshall photo 1930

Derbyshire Times 1 February 1930
As a result of the recent whist drive and dance organised by the Crich and District Hospital Committee for the benefit of Miss Gracie PHANTOM, The Cross, Crich, the committee has been able to hand over the sum of £7. It will be recalled that Miss FANTOM had the misfortune to meet with a serious accident last July whilst assisting the Hospital Committee in taking down decorations off the old Village Cross, which had been decorated in connection with the annual carnival. The Hospital Committee desire to thank all who kindly gave prizes and refreshments or in any other way helped to make the event a success.

Derby Daily Telegraph 6 February 1930
Mr Robert RAWSON, who died at his home, “Hill Top,” Fritchley, aged 77, was buried at Crich Churchyard.
[there followed a report of the funeral]

Derbyshire Times 8 February 1930
The death of a well-known Fritchley resident in the person of Mr Robert RAWSON, aged 78, occurred during the early hours of Monday. Deceased, who was a popular figure in the district, had been in poor health for nearly two years, and had been confined to his bed for nearly 18 months. He was a native of Moorwood Moor, but had resided at Fritchley for the past 56 years. In his younger days he was employed by the late Mr J. HEWITT, and he was one of the few remaining old-fashioned frame knitters. Mr RAWSON’s second son, Mr Harry RAWSON , of Swanwick, was unable to attend the funeral owing to illness.
[there followed a report of the funeral]

Derby Daily Telegraph 17 February 1930
Mrs Hannah GRATTON, who died at her home Crich, last Wednesday, aged 78, was buried at Crich Churchyard.

Derbyshire Times 1 March 1930
Sympathy is extended to Mr Alex TOMLINSON, who lies seriously ill at his residence, Market Place, Crich. Mr TOMLINSON will be remembered as a well-known local farmer, who for many years resided at the Cross Farm. He has been in failing health for a number of years.

Derby Daily Telegraph 4 March 1930
343 compete in Methodist examinations.
Entries total 555, of whom 343 sat the examination period
The following secured highest marks: – Juniors, Marion HARTSHORNE, of Crich (8)
[there was a list of other non-Crich winners]

Derbyshire Advertiser and Journal 7 March 1930
The mingling of the mediaeval outlook with the Renaissance was shown in Derby by one of the many tragedies which filled the reign of Queen Mary. The vicar of St Alkmund’s had recently removed from Crich where until 1547 he had been Chantry priest. The bewildering uncertainty of the times may have affected his mind, for in June 1556 , the poor man hanged himself in the belfry. Suicide, then known as self slaughter, was regarded by the church as murder, and we may gather from the record in the church register the impression created on his fellow clergy and the laity. The scribe recites the ancient “Deus dat” – the “Lord have mercy upon others” of later times, and notes that the suicide had used the lightest bell, which the sudden weight of his body had caused to toll, a possible suggestion that he had rung his own passing bell.

Derbyshire Times 8 March 1930
Widespread regret is felt for Mrs A. TOMLINSON, of the Market Place, Crich, whose husband the late Mr Alexander TOMLINSON (aged 68) passed away on Wednesday week. Deceased was a native of Normanton, but had resided in Crich for the last 56 years. During the early part of his life he entered into farm service and later was employed for 12 years by Messrs Richard Johnson and Nephew at their Ambergate wire works, where he was a wire drawer. Later on, he entered into the farming industry on his own, his first farm being what is well-known as the Fish Ponds Farm, and afterwards he resided for many years as the Cross Farm, making a total of 17 years. He was afterwards employed by the late Mr Vaughan TAYLOR, at the Mount Farm, Crich, and also by Mr Frank CRITCHLOW at Culland Farm, up to the time of his illness. The interment took place at the Crich Parish Church on Saturday.
[there followed a report of the funeral]

Derbyshire Times 8 March 1930
Sympathy goes out to the relatives in the Crich district of the late Mrs Eliza WOOD, aged 80, whose death occurred at the residence of her daughter at Littlemoor near Ashover. Mrs WOOD was well-known throughout the Crich district, and she was the last surviving member of an old respected Crich family. She was the daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Ferdinand HASLAM, who resided for many years at Hilts Cottage, and also at Plaistow Green.

Derby Daily Telegraph 11 March 1930
The wedding took place at Wirksworth Wesleyan Church, of Miss Doris TAYLOR, daughter of the late Mr and Mrs George TAYLOR, of Miller’s Green Wirksworth, and Mr Ernest WRAGG, son of Mr and Mrs Edward WRAGG, of Crich.
[there followed a report of the wedding ]

Derby Daily Telegraph 13 March 1930
Charles GRIFFIN, Church Street, Fritchley, was fined 10s for riding a bicycle without a front light at Crich.

Derby Daily Telegraph 13 March 1930
At the Belper Petty Sessions today, Mr J.M. HEATH, the Picture House, Crich, was granted the renewal of the cinematograph licences for the Picture House, Crich, and the Public Hall, Belper.

Derby Daily Telegraph 13 March 1930
Harry BATEMAN, Crich, was fined 5s for violent conduct at Belper.

Derbyshire Advertiser and Journal 22 March 1930
Mr T.P. MATTHEWS will offer for sale at the Derwent Hotel, Derby, on March 26, as a going concern, a freehold cinema theatre and premises situate in Crich.

Derby Daily Telegraph 25 March 1930
Mr George WILSON, aged 59, who died at his home, the Market Place, Crich, on Friday, was buried yesterday.
[there followed a report of the funeral]

Derby Daily Telegraph 27 March 1930
Crich and Belper Public Hall Cinemas were offered for sale by auction in Derby yesterday. Crich Hall has seating capacity of 300, and has a bungalow attached. It was withdrawn at £1400. Belper Hall seats 550 and was bought in at £300.

Derbyshire Advertiser and Journal 28 March 1930
The first lot was the Picture House, Crich, together with bungalow at the rear. The theatre equipment included a newly fitted talking apparatus, cinematograph apparatus and furnishing, seating and fittings. The bungalow comprises a sittingroom, pantry, kitchen, two bedrooms, bathroom and conveniences. Bidding started at £1000 and rose in stages to £1400 at which it was withdrawn.

Derbyshire Times 29 March 1930
On Saturday at the “Jovial Dutchman’, Crich, a smoking concert was held in aid of Mr J. BUCKLEY, Parkhead, Crich. It will be recalled that Mr BUCKLEY lost the sight of one of his eyes whilst engaged in the Butterly Companies Quarry at Crich nearly two years ago.
[Note: historically smoking concerts were live performances, usually of music, before an audience of men only]

Derbyshire Times 29 March 1930
The funeral of Mr William HOLMES (68), Town End, Crich, whose death we reported in our last issue, took place on Thursday week at which the Vicar the Rev H.E. JONES, officiated. Deceased was a member of an old Crich family, and was the second son of the late Mr and Mrs Samuel HOLMES. He was a familiar figure on the roads in the district and for 28 years he was employed by the Belper Rural District Council, and for many years he occupied the position of foreman. His wife was unable to be present at the funeral owing to illness.
[there followed a report of the funeral]

Derbyshire Times 29 March 1930
Widespread regret is felt the family of Mr George WILSON, aged 59 years, of The Arch, Crich, whose death occurred on Friday week. His illness was reported in our last week’s issue. For many years deceased had been employed by the Clay Cross Company in their Crich quarries.
[there followed a report of the funeral]

Derbyshire Times 29 March 1930
Sympathy is extended to the relatives of Mrs Fanny WHITTAKER, wife of Mr G.E. WHITTAKER, of the Sycamore, Crich, whose death was reported in our last issue. Mrs WHITTAKER came to reside in the village from Blackpool nearly 10 years ago and was well-known throughout the district. The interment took place at Blackpool Cemetery on Thursday week.
[there followed a report of the funeral]

Derbyshire Times 29 March 1930
The wedding took place on Saturday at Crich Parish Church of Mr John SPARHAM, of Rectory Cottages, Heage, and Miss Ada WISE, daughter of Mr John WISE and the late Mrs E. WISE, Prospect Terrace, Crich.

Derbyshire Times 5 April 1930
The death of Mr James HOLMES, aged 79 years, took place at his residence, Town End, Crich, on Thursday week. Deceased was a native of Belper and was born at what is well-known as the Butts. After leaving school he was employed by the old Midland Railway Company at Ambergate station up to the age of 29 years, when he went to reside at Crich. He entered into the employment of the Clay Cross Company, and was employed by that firm up to the time of his illness nearly two years ago. Mr HOLMES married the daughter of the late Mr Thomas WEBSTER, of Openwoodgate,, who for many years was the blacksmith at the Old Forge at Ambergate, which is now well-known as the Ambergate Wire Works. His wife predeceased him 21 years last January. Prior to his illness, Mr HOLMES was a prominent member of the Crich Parish Church. The interment took place at Crich Parish Church on Sunday.
[there followed a report of the funeral]

Derby Daily Telegraph 7 April 1930
Miss Ethel SMITH, aged 45, of Hill Top, Fritchley, who died at Ripley Cottage Hospital on April 2, was buried at Crich Churchyard yesterday, the Rev PAPE, circuit minister, conducting the services at Fritchley Primitive Methodist Chapel and at Crich churchyard.
[there followed a report of the funeral]
[there was also an obituary in the Derbyshire Times dated 12 April 1930 which contained a photo]

Ethel Smith photo 1930

Derbyshire Advertiser and Journal 11 April 1930
The beacon light of the Sherwood Foresters War Memorial at Crich Stand was illuminated on Sunday with a 15,000 candlepower, in memory of the fallen and to commemorate the Battle of Badajos (1st Batt.), fought on April 6, 1812.

Derbyshire Times 12 April 1930
Sympathy is felt for Mr and Mrs Frederick BROWN, Bennett Lane, Crich, in the loss they have just sustained through the death of their little son John Alfred BROWN, aged two years and 2 months, which occurred on Wednesday week. The interment took place on Saturday at the Crich Parish Church.
[there followed a report of the funeral]

Derbyshire Times 12 April 1930
The death occurred at Belper on Wednesday week of Mr George HITCHCOCK, aged 79 years, who had been residing with Mr Arthur LUDLAM, Hobb Nick Farm,Plaistow Green. Deceased was a well-known figure in the Crich and Wheatcroft district. The interment took place at the Crich Parish Church on Saturday.
[there followed a report of the funeral]

Derbyshire Times 12 April 1930
By the death at Belper Poor Law Institution of Mr George HITCHCOCK, aged 79, who was laid to rest at Crich on Saturday, we are told an interesting statement. We are informed that Mr HITCHCOCK was the chief witness in the Brackenfield Farm murder case of about 30 years ago, when a man named PUGH, a farm labourer at the farm, was hanged for murdering a servant girl employed at the same farm. He lured her into a barn and killed her with the chopper. PUGH confessed prior to his execution and said his motive was robbery.
On the occasion of the visit of the Prince of Wales to Ashbourne a year or so ago Mr HITCHCOCK was introduced to his Royal Highness.
[Note: more information on the Brackenfield murder case of 1896: Brackenfield Barn Murder; the article includes an image of George HITCHCOCK]

Derby Daily Telegraph 15 April 1930
Controversy has arisen in Crich because of the vicar refused to allow the body of a 17 year old youth to be taken into Crich Church before burial. John LEE, a quarry lad, of Chapel Lane, Crich was taken ill on Tuesday, and the next day he died at Belper Isolation Hospital. The cause, it was stated, was malignant scarlet fever.
The parents, Mr and Mrs Douglas LEE, believed that arrangements were complete for the funeral service at the church on Saturday. But at the church door the cortege was brought to a halt by the verger, who told the people the vicar, the Rev H.E. JONES, had ordered that the coffin should not be taken inside. The service was conducted at the graveside.
Afterwards, Mrs LEE said she was dumbfounded at the priest’s decision. Right up to the time that they went to church she believed that the service was being held there. The Wesleyan Church had been offered for the service; and had she known, she said, she would have had the service taken there.
Mr JONES expressed surprise that the practice of the priest using his option in infections cases had not been carried out in the parish before. It had been adopted in his previous parishes. Crich residents who gave their views on the matter to a “Derby Telegraph” representative today declared that Mr JONES’ decision was in order. “It is a pity he did not inform the people though,” said one parish councillor. “I think he ought to have stretched the point in this case.”
Mr Norman SMITH, the undertaker, said he had never known a similar occurrence in Crich.

Derbyshire Times 19 April 1930
Crich Parish Council meeting
The Chairman asked if something could not be done as regards securing recognition of the heroic action of Roy Duffield TOMLINSON, Folds Field, Crich, who about several months ago tried to save his little playmate Derek BETTS, Field House, Crich, from drowning in an old disused quarry which was then filled with water. They were, as children, on a little fishing adventure, and were both drowned. He thought the Council ought to forward a strong recommendation to the Royal Humane Society with a view to something being done, and it was decided to send a recommendation.
Mr J.B.HUMPHREY, ex-Police Sergeant of Crich, was presented with a gold watch as a token of esteem from the villagers. Mr DAWES made the presentation and said he was proud to do so on behalf of the parishioners and that the inscription on the back of the watch would prove what the residents thought of him. Mr HUMPHREY thanked everyone for the presentation, and remarked he did not think he was worthy of it because he’s only done his duty. Mr LYNAM mentioned that he thought “Policeman’s Paradise” would suit the name of Crich, because in his 35 years experience sergeants who had come amongst them had always found great pleasure in their midst, and when they retired they always seemed to wish to stay. At any rate they had six or seven sergeants living in the village yet.

Derby Daily Telegraph 22 April 1930
An unusual accident befell Frederick ROBINSON, aged 30, of Crich, at Derby yesterday. He had been to the Derby County – Sheffield Wednesday football match, and in the crowd on Osmaston road was struck the mouth by the hood of a passing motorcar. After attention at Bloomfield Street Police Station he was able to go home.

Ripley and Heanor News 25 April 1930
Last Saturday, at Heage parish church the marriage of Mr Donald COWLISHAW, second son of Mr and Mrs Henry COWLISHAW, of Nether Heage, and Miss Ivy STANLEY, third daughter of Mr and Mrs STANLEY, of the Hat Factory, Fritchley.
[there followed a report of the wedding]

Ripley and Heanor News 25 April 1930
The marriage took place on Saturday at Crich Parish Church of Mr Clarence WAINWRIGHT fifth son of Mr and Mrs David WAINWRIGHT, of Spanker Lane, Nether Heage and Miss Ursula May ALLSOP, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs J.F. ALLSOP, Toll Cottage, Crich.
[there followed a report of the wedding]

Derbyshire Times 26 April 1930
A wedding took place on Saturday at the Crich Parish Church when Miss Bessie Maud ASHMAN, daughter of Mr and Mrs Edgar ASHMAN, School House, Whatstandwell, was married to Mr Frederick ROBERTS, son of Mr and Mrs J.W. ROBERTS, Horse and Jockey Inn, South Wingfield.
[there followed a report of the wedding]

Derbyshire Times 3 May 1930
On Wednesday at Crich Parish Church the baptism took place of the infant daughter of the Vicar of Crich, at which the Vicar officiated. The font was tastefully decorated for the occasion by Mrs RADFORD. The godparents were Miss AUSTIN, late of Derby, and Dr Eileen MACDONALD. The child was given the name of Erdyn Mary Varinka JONES.

Derbyshire Times 3 May 1930
News has been received in Crich this week of the death of Mr Samuel LUDLAM, South Side, Pittsburgh, U.S.A. Mr LUDLAM who was 67 years of age, married Miss Hannah HARTSHORNE, of The Cross, Crich. He was the second son of the late Mr and Mrs Charles LUDLAM, Thorpe Hill Farm, Fritchley. Nearly 42 years ago Mr LUDLAM was employed by Messrs Richard Johnson and Nephew at their Ambergate wire works, afterwards emigrating to Pittsburgh, U.S.A. where he again entered into the same trade. It will be recalled by the older members of Crich that he was a prominent member of the U.M. Free Church and for many years he was the organist. Since his emigration to America he has still supported the U.M.Church and Sunday School. Several sons of the deceased served in the Great War with the American forces.

Derbyshire Times 3 May 1930
Caused through the depression of trade the Clay Cross Company have had to put their employees in the Crich quarries on short time this week.

Ripley and Heanor News 16 May 1930
A motor omnibus was completely overturned as the result of a collision with a private motorcar on the Matlock Bath Parade on Saturday night. Traffic from Manchester to London was blocked for some time. Messrs Elliott and Gregory’s 14 seater motor bus from Bonsall was proceeding to Matlock to take cinema goers and holidaymakers home when it crashed into the car of Mr Percy Peter TAYLOR, of Marketplace, Crich. The bus was turned over onto its side and damaged, and the car was wrecked in front. At first it was feared there would be serious casualties and the police rendered help to the passengers and drivers. Two passengers in the car, Messrs Fred SPENCER and William JOINER, both of Crich, sustained cuts. Two boy passengers, John TAYLOR, son of the owner, and John PORTER escaped unhurt. The owner driver of the bus retained his seat while the bus overturned, and received slight cuts from broken glass. A boy passenger and conductor were unhurt. The collision took place in a heavy thunderstorm.
[There was a very full report of the accident in the Derbyshire Times 17 May 1930]

Derby Daily Telegraph 22 May 1930
There was an impressive gathering of Freemasons at the funeral of Crich yesterday, of Mr Henry Basil BOAG, of Chase Cottage, Ambergate, who died on Sunday at the age of 76. Mr BOAG was a prominent Derbyshire Freemason, being a member of several lodges in the county, and manager of the Clay Cross Iron and Steel Company’s lime works at Ambergate. The large attendance of Masonic brethren and others at the funeral demonstrated the affection in which he was held, as did also the groups of local residents and work people that lined the route of the funeral procession from Ambergate, and the universal drawing of blinds along the route.
[there followed a further report of the funeral]

Derbyshire Times 24 May 1930
We regret to record the death, which took place on Sunday morning, of Mr Henry Basil BOAG, of Chase Cottage, Ambergate, at the age of 76. A week ago on Monday he was far from being well, and on the advice of his doctor remained away from business. He complained of pains in the chest, but seemed to improve towards the end of the week, and was able to go downstairs as recently as the Saturday morning but did not remain up long. On the Sunday breakfast was placed ready at the side of the bed for Mr BOAG, who was reading a newspaper. Whilst reading the paper he dropped back suddenly and passed away within five minutes. Though his end was peaceful, it was unexpected in view of the fact that Mr BOAG had been up the previous day.
[there followed a long obituary and funeral details with attached photo]

Henry Boag photo 1930

Ripley and Heanor News 6 June 1930
Leslie MARTIN (6), of Crich, was climbing a wall, last Friday night, when a large stone fell on him and injured his head. He was taken to the Derbyshire Royal Infirmary.

Derbyshire Times 14 June 1930
Residents of Crich and district regret the passing of Mr Henry NEVILLE, aged 87 years, who along with his wife had resided with Mrs William ROWE, The Bungalow, Crich. Deceased, who died on Thursday week, was seen about the village the previous day in his usual happy manner. Prior to him taking up residence at “Penrose House,” Crich, where he resided for many years, Mr NEVILLE came from the Yorkshire district where he had been under manager at the Mitchell Main Colliery, Wombwell, for 37 years.
[there followed a report of the funeral]

Derbyshire Times 14 June 1930
Residents of Crich have expressed indignation at the course the Royal Humane Society have taken in the case of Roy Tomlinson DUFFIELD, Folds Yard, Crich. Some little time ago the Parish Council wrote the Royal Humane Society asking them that the brave deed should have some recognition. A reply has been received by the Council regretting their inability to make any award, owing to the delay of the report of the occurrence. So the heroic act of self-sacrifice goes unrecognised as far as the Royal Humane Society is concerned. The Parish Council, however, have decided to place on record their appreciation of the brave deed. It will be recalled that last summer DUFFIELD and a little playmate, Derek PETTS (sic; should be BETTS), Field House, Crich, were on a little fishing expedition in an old disused quarry at Wakebridge. DUFFIELD seeing his little friend drowning jumped into the water, which was about 20 feet deep, but were both drowned.

Derbyshire Times 14 June 1930
A wedding was solemnised at St John’s Church, Dethick, on Saturday, between Miss Dorothy LOWE, daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel LOWE, Sycamore Cottage, Lea, and Mr Vincent Henry LEE, son of Mr and Mrs William LEE , The Cross, Crich.
[there followed a report of the wedding]

Derbyshire Times 5 July 1930
The wedding of Mr Henry BOWMER, Wirksworth, and formerly of Crich, and Miss Eliza SHELLEY, daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Frank SHELLEY, Middleton, took place at Middleton Parish Church on Saturday.
[there followed a report of the wedding]

Derbyshire Times 5 July 1930
[a long article about Crich Carnival with lists of winners and principal attendees; photographs supported the article]

Crich Carnival 1930

Crich Carnival 1930

Derby Daily Telegraph 14 July 1930
Miss Stella HAYWOOD, only daughter of the headmaster of Crich Church of England School, has been appointed a certified assistant teacher at the Long-row Girls School, Belper. Miss HAYWOOD, whose mother died last week, takes up her new duties shortly. She is a former student of London University.

Derbyshire Times 19 July 1930July 1930
The death of Mrs Caroline HAYWOOD, of “Ashleigh”, Crich, the wife of Mr Joseph HAYWOOD, headmaster of the Church of England Schools, occurred on Tuesday week. Mrs HAYWOOD had a heart attack, and had been confined to a bed since the previous Tuesday, and while this was looked upon as serious, her condition was thought by a husband and daughter to be slightly improved, but she passed peacefully away about 8.30 p.m. Mrs HAYWOOD was born at Riddings in 1882 and was the youngest daughter of the late Mr Herbert SHAW, George Street, Riddings. After leaving Riddings Mr and Mrs HAYWOOD took up residence at Chesterfield, where he became a certified teacher at the Central Schools for seven years. Four years were spent at Barby , Northamptonshire, before going to reside at Crich, where they have been for 17 years. Mrs HAYWOOD took an active interest in the work of the schools and also gave her support to everything that had for its object the welfare of the children. She was generally esteemed by reason of her kindly disposition, and was ever ready to place her services at the disposal of others. During the war she was a member of the Crich branch of the British Red Cross Society, and in connection with the Church of England Schools she had been for 14 years the treasurer of the National Savings Association.
[there followed a report of the funeral]

Derbyshire Times 19 July 1930
Sympathy is extended to Mr Frederick ROBERTS who is an inmate of the Derbyshire Royal Infirmary. Mr ROBERTS seriously strained himself whilst unloading a lorry, and we understand that it is feared he has lost the use of both legs and may not be able to walk. His condition is causing great anxiety among his relatives and friends. Mr ROBERTS is a well-known bellringer at the Crich Parish Church, and only a few weeks ago he married the elder daughter of Mr and Mrs Edgar ASHMAN, School House, Whatstandwell.

Derbyshire Times 19 July 1930
Mr Samuel Alan BOWER, son of Capt S.E. BOWER, Alvaston, and grandson of Mr S.E. BOWER late chief accountant of the old Midland Railway, is to be congratulated on passing the fourth examination for the Degree of M.B., ch.B. Mr BOWER was educated at the Derby School, and for the past five years he has been at the Birmingham University as a medical student.

Derbyshire Times 19 July 1930
Mr Bert HARRISON, Roes Lane, Crich, is still confined to his bed. For nearly two years Mr HARRISON has been in very poor health, which, we understand is due to his service in the Great War.
[see his WW1 record: Herbert HARRISON]

Derbyshire Times 19 July 1930
Congratulations are extended to Ernest BURT and Mary ALLWOOD, scholars at Crich C.of E. Schools, on gaining free places at the recent examination to the Herbert Strutt School at Belper, and great credit is due to Mr Joseph HAYWOOD A.C.P., M.I.H, who is headmaster of that school.

Derbyshire Times 19 July 1930
Capt S.E. BOWER, son of Mr and Mrs S.E. BOWER, Grove House, Crich, five firsts in the variety classes at Nottingham Albert Hall Show with his Old English sheepdog “Crescent Moon.” It also gained first prize for best dog in show of all breeds. The same dog secured two seconds and a third in the Richmond championship show. Capt BOWER also won a second in the puppy class at Richmond with “Peaking Tom of Pastorale” (aged nine months) and a reserve in the junior class.

Derbyshire Times 9 August 1930
At Crich Parish Church, on Thursday, Miss Elizabeth Alice Beryl STEVENSON was married to Mr Stephen Passey CARTWRIGHT B.Sc. The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs George Stanley STEVENSON, Fritchley, and the bridegroom is the son of Mr and Mrs Stephen William CARTWRIGHT, of Belper.
[there followed a report of the wedding]

Derby Daily Telegraph 25 August 1930
Mr Joseph CHELL, aged 75, was buried at Crich yesterday.
[there followed a report of the funeral]

Derby Daily Telegraph 28 August 1930
John COLEMAN, aged 23, of Hilts cottages, Crich, was admitted to the Derbyshire Royal Infirmary last night with head injuries caused by falling off his cycle. The accident happened near Wingfield.

Derby Daily Telegraph 1 September 1930
Crich United Methodist Church was rededicated on Saturday, after being closed for renovation and the installation of electric light.
[there followed a report of the event]
[Note: This was most probably the Mount Tabor chapel ]

Derby Daily Telegraph 4 September 1930
The jury at the Derby inquest on John Coleman CAULDWELL, aged 23, of Hilts Cottages, Crich, who was found dying after a cycling accident, formed the opinion that CAULDWELL swerved to avoid a dog and struck a large stone. A verdict of “Accidental death” was returned. The accident happened near Manor Terrace, South Wingfield, and Herbert HENRYMAN, of Manor Terrace said he saw CAULDWELL turn out of the entry which leads to the terrace and turn in the Crich direction. “When he’d gone about 200 yards down the steep hill,” said HENRYMAN “I heard a dog yelp. Then I heard a crash, and I ran down and found the cyclist lying face downwards in the road, and the bleeding from his face.”
[Note: in other reports he was referred to as John COLEMAN]

Derbyshire Times 6 September 1930
The death of an old and highly respected woman in the Crich district, in the person of Mrs Susannah RADFORD, of “Southfields” Bull Bridge Hill, near Crich, occurred at her residence on Sunday after a brief illness.
[report of the funeral for followed]

Derbyshire Times 6 September 1930
During last weekend Mr and Mrs Edwin LEAFE, Mount Pleasant Cottage, Fritchley, celebrated their golden wedding. Both are natives of the district and they were married at the Duffield Parish Church on August 21, 1880, they then being 20 years of age each. Their lives have been spent at Fritchley and the cottage they now reside in has been tenanted by the LEAFE family for more than 70 years. Mr LEAFE in his younger days was noted as a successful athlete and was the winner of many prizes. For nearly 40 years he has been engaged as a hosiery worker at Lea Mills. He is one of the early hand-frame stockings of the district. Both are members of the Fritchley P.M. Church. There have been six children to the marriage. The younger son Thomas Edwin, was killed while serving in the war before he was 19 years of age.
[see WW1 record for Thomas Edwin LEAFE ]

Derbyshire Times 13 September 1930
At the Belper Court on Thursday application was made by William HIGTON for possession of a decontrolled cottage occupied by William HOLDEN, of Crich, who has so far refused to go out. Mr H.R.CLEAVER, who appeared for the respondent, contended that the house was not decontrolled. However, he asked the owner to let them have three months to clear out, but he would not agree. The owner agreed at Court to an extension and an order was made for possessionsuspended until December 30th.

Derbyshire Times 13 September 1930
Heartfelt sympathy is felled for Mr and Mrs John COLEMAN, Hilts cottages, Crich, on the death of their elder son, Mr John COLEMAN, aged 23 years, whose death was reported in last week’s issue. It will be recalled that Mr COLEMAN died at the Derbyshire Royal Infirmary as a result of injuries received while cycling between South Wingfield and Crich. He had first left the home of his fiancée when it appears he came into contact with some object, causing him to be thrown from cycle.
[there followed a report of the funeral]

Derby Daily Telegraph 16 September 1930
William HARRISON, Roe’s Lane, Crich, a miner, employed by the Clay Cross Co., is unconscious at Derbyshire Royal Infirmary suffering from a fractured base of the skull and cut eye received when his cycle was in collision with a motorcar on the Matlock Road, near Cromford, earlier today. It is understood that he was cycling home from Cromford Carnival when the accident occurred. His father, Herbert HARRISON, aged 49, of the same address, has been a patient at the Derbyshire Royal Infirmary for about a fortnight.

Derbyshire Times 27 September 1930
On Saturday at the Crich Parish Church a peal board with the names of the ringers who rang the first peal after recasting and installation of the new bells last year was unveiled in the Parish Church by Mrs H.E. JONES. The Rev R. Ord WILSON, Vicar of the Old Brompton and later Crich, dedicated the board, after which the bells were rung in commemoration of the event. The board was given to the church by Messrs Edgar ASHMAN , G. ASMAN and W. DRAKE.
[see the peal board: Crich Church belfry]

Derbyshire Times 27 September 1930
[snippets from a long article explaining the failure of Crich and Belper cinemas]
Cinema ventures at Belper and Crich were investigated when John HEATH and John Marsden HEATH , father and son, were examined in bankruptcy by Derby on Tuesday.
They gave as causes of failure depression in the cinema industry, non-success with “talkies,” and abnormal charges on contracts with film renters.
John HEATH stated in 1924 he built a cinema at Crich at a cost of £1100. Two years later he rented at £250 a year the Public Hall, Belper, also for use as cinema.
The businesses were successful up to May, 1928, when the takings decreased owing to general depression.
Last January apparatus for “talkies” was installed at an expenditure of £600. For the first two or three weeks they did wonderfully well, trade became very bad and the takings declined.
[see further information on Crich Picture House]

Ripley and Heanor News 3 October 1930
Ripley has lost another well-known and esteemed figure by the death of Mr Henry WILKINSON, of Chapel Street, who passed away on Monday at his residence at the good old age of 83 years. He had been confined to his bed for the past four months and had never completely recovered from the loss of his wife three years ago.
Although a native of Crich, Mr WILKINSON had been in business as a herbalist in the town for practically 50 years. He was a member of an old family of Derbyshire herbalists and succeeded his father to one of the oldest businesses in the town. As a young man Mr WILKINSON was a prominent cricketer for the Crich club, and after his playing days frequently officiated as umpire in Derbyshire League matches. He had been connected with the United Methodist connexion the whole of his life, and had occupied many offices in the Crich Church of which he was superintendent for some years. He maintained his interest in Church work on coming to reside Ripley as a member of Ebenezer U.M. Church. He leaves a family of six sons and two daughters.
[ there followed a report of the funeral]

Henry Wilkinson photo 1930

[Note: four of the WILKINSON sons are on the Crich Roll of Honour]

Derbyshire Times 11 October 1930
Crich until a few years ago had no public daily bus running there and Ambergate, consequently the numerous clerical and other work people were much inconvenienced to get to Ambergate Railway Station for Belper and Derby. Up to the above-mentioned time The Derbyshire Times frequently referred to the urgent need of a bus for these daily workers who had to use the railway. Messrs ELSE came forward and decided to run a bus on a three-month trial, and as the result was encouraging and profitable it is now become a daily boon to Crich and its people as well as visitors.

Derbyshire Times 11 October 1930
Mr Sam BOWER, of the Cross, Crich, who is present lying in St Thomas’s Hospital, London, has successfully undergone his operation and is progressing as favourably as can be expected.

Derbyshire Times 11 October 1930
Mrs GREGORY, Crich Carr, had the misfortune to be knocked down by a cyclist when proceeding up Brown’s Hill, Crich, to attend the Co-operative concert on Tuesday evening. She is, however, recovering from the shock.

Derbyshire Times 11 October 1930
Mrs SELF, of “Robin Hood”, Whatstandwell, fell downstairs on Wednesday and cut her head open, which necessitated the attention of the local doctor.

Derbyshire Times 11 October 1930
About 400 children from the schools in the Crich parish were entertained at the Picture House, Crich, on Monday, in connection with the Derbyshire Health Week campaign. In proposing a vote of thanks to Mr BROAD, Mr A. DAY impressed upon the children the advantages to be obtained from a healthy body, cleanliness at all times, care of teeth, and hoped that the children would receive a similar invitation next year.

Derby Daily Telegraph 21 October 1930
Mr Harry COWLISHAW, aged 29, of Crich Carr, Whatstandwell, cut his hand in an accident with a circular saw at a Whatstandwell joinery works yesterday. He was taken to Derbyshire Royal Infirmary and detained.

Derbyshire Times 25 October 1930
Mr Bert HARRISON, Crich, returned home last weekend from the Derbyshire Royal Infirmary, after being an inmate for several months. His son, William HARRISON, has also returned home from the same institution after being an inmate for several weeks. It will be recalled that he met with a severe accident on the main Matlock to Derby Road while cycling home after visiting Cromford Wakes.

Derbyshire Times 25 October 1930
Pedestrians and drivers of vehicular traffic will no longer have to complain of the serious state of the main road between the Cross and Crich Market Place. At last the steamroller has been at work, and a great improvement is now noticed. Complaints of the serious state of this thoroughfare have appeared in these columns on several occasions.

Derbyshire Times 25 October 1930
Tenders for the erection of new lavatories at the Crich C. of E. School and Whatstandwell C. of E. School were under discussion. The clerk reported that three tenders had been received, which were from Messrs SMITH Brothers, Messrs LEE and BRUMWELL, and Mr Charles HAYNES. After consideration that of Messrs LEE and BRUMWELL was accepted.

Derbyshire Times 25 October 1930
As a result of the recent whist drive and dance organised by the Crich Hospital Committee, in aid of Mr Fred ROBERTS, School House, Whatstandwell, the sum of 15 guineas has been handed over to his wife. Mr ROBERTS, who is still in the Derbyshire Royal Infirmary met with a serious accident some months ago while following his employment.

Derby Daily Telegraph 10 November 1930
The funeral took place at Crich, on Saturday, of Mr J. PERRY.
[there followed a report of the funeral]

Derbyshire Times 15 November 1930
Crich has lost one of its most prominent business men by the death of Mr Alfred MERCER, M.P.S., aged 65 years, in a Derby nursing home on Thursday week. Mr MERCER carried on a large chemist and grocery business in the Market Place Crich, where he had been established for 30 years.
[there followed a long obituary and funeral details]

Derbyshire Times 15 November 1930
The death occurred at her residence, Wesleyan Chapel Lane, Crich, on Tuesday, of Mrs Mary SHORE, aged 95 years. Mrs SHORE, who was the oldest lady in Crich, had resided with her daughter Mrs STORER, during the last 10 years.

Derbyshire Times 15 November 1930
Sympathy is extended to Mr J. KNOCKER, of The Common, Crich, who is an inpatient at the Derbyshire Royal Infirmary. He has undergone an operation, and is progressing as favourably as can be expected.

Derbyshire Times 15 November 1930
The interment of Mr Frederick COWLISHAW, aged 81, The Common, Crich, and whose death was reported in our last issue, took place at the Crich Parish Church on Thursday week. Mr COWLISHAW belonged to one of the oldest families in Crich, And hehad been connected with the stone quarries at Whatstandwell since boyhood.
[there followed an obituary and funeral details]

Derbyshire Times 15 November 1930
Sympathy is extended to the relatives and friends of the late Mr John PERRY, aged 68, of Town end, Crich, who passed away at his residence on Tuesday week. Mr PERRY was a well-known person throughout the district. He was a native of Crich, and had resided there during the whole of his life. He was a quarrymen, and had been engaged by the Clay Cross Company at their limestone quarries at Crich since the age of nine.
[there followed a report of the funeral]

Derbyshire Times 15 November 1930
Mr Herbert SIDDONS, of the Common, Crich, who has been an inmate of the Derbyshire Infirmary for several months, is, we are given to understand, progressing favourably.

Derbyshire Times 15 November 1930
Sympathy is extended to Mr J.D. LYNAM, of the Market Place, Crich, who is confined to his bed through pneumonia. His many friends wish him a speedy recovery.

Derbyshire Times 22 November 1930
A wedding took place at Crich Parish Church on Saturday, the contracting parties being Mr Stanley CHELL, son of Mr and Mrs John CHELL, “The Woodbines,” Fritchley, and Miss Dorothy LYNAM, daughter of Councillor F.J.and Mrs LYNAM, “The Poplars”, Fritchley.
[there followed a report of the wedding]

Derbyshire Times 13 December 1930
Heartfelt sympathy is felt for Mrs J.D. LYNAM and family, Market Place, Crich, at the death of her husband Mr James Duncan LYNAM, who passed away at his residence during the early hours of Saturday morning. Mr LYNAM, who was 48 years of age, had been ill for five weeks and the news of his death came as a severe shock to his many friends. By his decease the district has been deprived of a well-known farmer, whose personality earned the respect and esteem of all with whom he came in contact. He was a keen sportsman, taking great interest in cricket and football. Deceased was a native of Crich, being the second son of the late Mr and Mrs James LYNAM, Chadwick Nick Farm, and married the third daughter of Mrs and the late Mr G.H. BRUMWELL. He leaves a widow and two sons.
[there followed a report of the funeral]

James Lynam photo 1930

Derbyshire Times 13 December 1930
Travelling between Belper and Crich on Tuesday morning in one of Messrs Else Bros’ buses Mr Samuel HOLMES, Old Vicarage, Crich, received severe cuts about his face and head. It appears that owing to the foggy weather the bus came in contact with a large lorry, causing Mr HOLMES’ head to go through the glass compartment behind the driver’s seat. Later he was attended to by Dr Eileen MACDONALD and Dr RANKIN, his wounds necessitating several stitches. Mr HOLMES will be remembered as an old Derby County footballer in the days of the famous Steve BLOOMER.

Derbyshire Daily Telegraph 22 December 1930
The wedding took place at Spondon Wesleyan Chapel on Saturday of Miss Edith Ellen GRUNDY, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs William GRUNDY, of Church Farm, Spondon, to Mr J.H. SPENCER, of Crich.
[there followed a report of the wedding]

Derbyshire Daily Telegraph 31 December 1930
Half of Crich was in darkness last night owing to the failure of the electric current on the bottom end of the Crich line, and the stoppage resulted in a fatal accident to Mr G.A. BROAD, proprietor of the Picture House, Crich. Mr BROAD and representatives of the electric light company were trying to locate a fault on the overhead line when Mr BROAD fell from a ladder against the electric light standard. He was taken home after being attended by Dr MACDONALD, and he died later in the evening.
The top half of Crich, which is fed from the Whatstandwell line, was not affected by the stoppage. Mr BROAD, who was 29, became proprietor of the cinema about six months ago. Before that he worked for five years for Mr HEATH, the former proprietor. Mr BROAD leaves a widow and one child.