Grave of James and Eliza Hipkin
Grave: James Hipkin
Death date: 24th April 1901
Birth date: June Quarter 1848
Age at death: 53
Graveyard: St Clement’s Church, Skegness
Connected name:
Grave: Eliza Hipkin
Death date: 10th August 1917
Birth date: 1844
Age at death: 73
Graveyard: St Clement’s Church, Skegness
Connected name: maiden name Jeffery
Church of England Temperance Society
During a meeting of the above society, children from the National School, Roman Bank, Skegness, including John and Grace Curtis, received commentation for excellent attendance.
Source: Skegness Herald 1901.
Captured Seals Skegness Attraction
Capture of Seals
A Boston trawler captures seven fine seals on the Lincolnshire coast a few days since, These have been secured by our enterprising townsman, Mr J Wingate, and may be seen alive on the ship “Eliza” on the beach.
Research source: Skegness Herald 1901
A Damning Architect Report for St Matthew's Church
St Matthew’s Church
Architect’s Report on the Structure 1901
The Church Building Committee a few weeks since engaged Messrs. W. and C. A. Bassett-Smith, architects of London, to examine and report upon the condition of St. Matthew’s Church with a view to its completion. The following is their report which was received by the Rector (Rev, W. [...]
Infectious Disease Isolation Hospital
We were contacted by Carl Slater some time ago regarding an ‘isolation hospital’ on Wainfleet Road, Skegness, asking if we had any information.
Carl sent us the following photo:
The building above is on the A52, off the lay-by near the Croft turnoff.
At that time, we were not aware of the isolation hospital, so we asked a [...]
Death from Consumption
Source: Skegness Herald 1901
INQUEST
MR. W. S. Rainey, Deputy Coroner for this District, held an inquiry at the Police Station on Monday morning last, into the circumstances attending the death of Mrs. Emily Brown, a widow, aged 41 years.
Mr. J. R. Story was foreman of the jury.
It appeared from evidence of Dr. Bernard and other witnesses, [...]
Fire Destroys Comedy Theatre
Source: Skegness Herald 1901
THE COMEDY THEATRE DESTROYED BY FIRE
Between one and two on Tuesday morning last, the Comedy Theatre, a wooden structure in the Lumley Hotel yard, and two wooden lock-up shops adjacent were totally destroyed by fire. The contents of the theatre, comprising the wardrobe and appointments, piano, etc belonging to Mr. Haggar’s theatrical [...]
Queen Victoria's Death Mourning in Skegness
Source: Skegness Herald January and February 1901
The Skegness Herald tells of the reaction of the people of Skegness to Queen Victoria’s death at the beginning of 1901.
As was the norm when reporting the death of an important person, the whole issue of the newspaper was printed with black borders.
Skegness’ response to the death of Queen [...]
