1901 Census (31 March)
Uninhabited
1911 Census (2 April)
A. W. Clare – Head of Family – Age 55 – Married – Colliery, Carter above ground – Born Shapwick, Somerset
Emily Clare – Wife – Age 52 – Married – Born Spaxton, Somerset
A. G. Clare – Son – Age 22 – Single – Coal Miner, Hewer – Born Farrington Gurney, Somerset
E. E. Clare – Daughter – Age 11 – School – Born Farrington Gurney, Somerset
1920 Auction of the Earl of Warwick’s land and properties – A. Clare (Rent 5s 1d per week). Lot No. 99a comprising of Nos. 17, 18, 19 and 20 Maynard Terrace.
Fifty six cottages in Maynard Terrace were lotted in groups of three, four, and five but as there were no offers the auction closed and negotiations took place privately for the houses. Several of them together with some of the other lots were withdrawn, were disposed of, and negotiations are proceeding in regard to the others. It should be stated that all the properties are occupied and none of the tenants are under notice to quit. [Bristol Times and Mirror, 27 August 1920].
1921 Census (Planned for 24 April but did not take place until 19 June due to the Black Friday Strike)
Census form No. 1 (2 persons, 4 rooms)
Adolphus Clare – Head of Family – Age 65 – Married – Colliery Labourer, Pit Head, Greyfield Colliery Company (Out of Work) – Born Shapwick, Somerset
Emily Clare – Wife – Age 62 – Married – Home Duties – Born Spaxton, Somerset
Census form No. 2 (3 persons, 2 rooms)
John Gill – Head of Family – Age 29 – Married – Coal Hewer, Pensford & Bromley Colliery Company – Born Publow, Somerset
Ena Gill – Wife – Age 21 – Married – Home Duties – Born Farrington Gurney, Somerset
Albert Jack Gill – Son – Age 5 months – Born Clutton, Somerset
1939 Register (29 September 1939)
Ena E. Gill – Unpaid Domestic duties, Married, b. 30 July 1899
Arthur J. Gill – Coal Miner Hewer, ARP Service, Married, b. 29 November 1891
Albert J. Gill – Lorry Driver Mate Heavy, Single, b. 8 January 1921
REGISTER OF ELECTORS
1902 to 1904 – Not specified
1905 to 1910 – Adolphus William Clare
1912 to 1915 – Adolphus William Clare
1918 to 1933 – Adolphus William Clare
1918 to 1929 – Emily Clare
1921 to #### – Arthur John Gill
1929 to #### – Ena Eliza Gill
1932 – Ernest Atkins, Dorothy Victoria Atkins
1939 to 1975 – Arthur J. Gill, Ena E. Gill (sometimes Edna E. Gill)
1939 to 1948 – Albert J. Gill
1946 – Lilian E. Gill
1976 to 1979 – Not specified
NEWSPAPER REPORTS
Friday 2 January 1920, Somerset Guardian and Radstock Observer
Clutton – Wedding at the Parish Church – Mr. A. Gill and Miss E. Clare
On Saturday afternoon a pretty wedding was solemnised at the Parish Church, the Rector the Rev. J. Mansfield, officiating, the bridegroom being Mr. Arthur J. Gill, second son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Gill of Church Street, Pensford, and the bride was Mrs. Ena E. Clare, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Clare 20 Maynard Terrace, Clutton. The bride who was given away by her father, looked dainty in a dress of crepe de chine, with wreath of heather and veil. She was attended by her bridesmaid, her sister, Miss Ivy Madge Clare who wore a pretty dress of pale mauve with a black hat. Both sisters carried flowers, the gift of the bridegroom. Following the nuptial ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents, when the guests partook of the wedding breakfast, over which the Rev. J. Mansfield presided. The happy pair, who are much respected, were the recipients of many good and useful presents.
Tuesday 6 October 1931, Western Daily Press, Bristol
Weddings at Chew Magna – Mr. E. Atkins – Miss D. V. Vowles
The wedding took place at St. Andrews Chew Magna, of Miss Dorothy V. Vowles, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. Vowles, of Morelege, Chew Magana, and Mr. Ernest Atkins, of Maynard Terrace, Clutton, youngest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Atkins, of Clutton. The Rev. F. C. Chase, vicar of Chew Magan officiated.
The bride who was given away by her father, Mr. George Vowles, wore an ivory satin dress trimmed with lace and veil and wreath of orange blossom. Her bouquet was of red roses and harrisii lilies. The bridesmaids were Miss. Annie Knight of Swinford, and Miss. Alice Andow, of Stowey, both of which wore dresses with red foundation and dark red overdresses with gold head tresses. They carried bouquets of golden chrysanthemums and cream roses. Mr. Reg. Edwards, of Clutton, was best man, and Mr. J. Vowles (brother of the bride) groomsman. A reception was held at The Old Schoolroom, Chew Magana, where between 50 and 60 guests assembled.
Friday 20 October 1939, Somerset Guardian and Radstock Observer
Lighting Offences – Many Fines Inflicted at Temple Cloud
At the Temple Cloud Police court on Tuesday, the magistrates dealt with a further batch of summonses for offences against the Lighting Restrictions Order, 1939*. the following defendants being fined for failing to obscure light in their dwelling houses so as to prevent the illumination from
being visible outside.
Doris Maud Clare, 28, Maynard Terrace, Clutton, 7s. and 2s. expenses; Melbourne Boulton, 15,
Maynard Terrace. Clutton. 5s. and 2s, witness expenses; Arthur Beacham, 16, Maynard Terrace. Clutton. 5s. and 2s. expenses; Ellen Beatrice Owen. 26, Maynard Terrace. Clutton. 5s. and 2s. expenses; Arthur John Gill, 20, Maynard Terrace. Clutton, 5s. and 2s. expenses.
Blackout regulations were imposed on 1 September 1939, before the declaration of war. These required that all windows and doors should be covered at night with suitable material such as heavy curtains, cardboard or paint, to prevent the escape of any glimmer of light that might aid enemy aircraft.
Friday 12 June 1942, Somerset Guardian and Radstock Observer
St. Augustine’s A.M. Albert Gill weds Miss Betty Clark
The wedding took place on May 30th at St. Augustine's Church of Air Mechanic Albert Jack Gill
(Fleet Air Arm), only son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Gill, of Maynard Terrace, Clutton, with Miss Lillian
Elizabeth (Betty ) Clark, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Clark, of Moorsfield. Clutton. The
Rev J. Mansfield rector officiated.
The bride’s dress was of mauve crepe suede. and she wore a coronet and veil to match. She was given in marriage by her uncle. Mr. Bert Clark deputising for her father, who was indisposed
There were four bridesmaids, the Misses Phyllis. Nancy and Joan Clark (sisters of the bride) and
Dorothy Cogging (cousin of the bridegroom). They each wore green ankle-length dresses of crepe
suede and gold shoes and headdresses. Their gold neck chains were the gifts of the bridegroom,
and they carried bouquets of yellow iris. The bride’s bouquet was pink and cream roses. The bridegroom’s present to the bride was a gold necklace, and hers to him cuff-links.
The best man was Mr. Brian Travis (cousin of the bridegroom).
On leaving the church the bride was presented with five silver horse shoes The reception was
held at the Miners' Welfare Hall, 72 guests being entertained. Later there was dancing and games, and a very pleasant evening was spent.
The couple received many useful presents. Both are well-known in the district. as the bride was employed at Purnells, Paulton. and the bridegroom, before joining up was Senior Patrol Leader of the local Boy Scouts, and also a playing member of the football club.
There was no honeymoon as the bridegroom had to return to his unit.
Friday 13 May 1949, Somerset Guardian and Radstock Observer
No Election – Clutton Parish Council
No election was necessary for the Parish Council of Clutton the following are the Parish Councillors for the ensuing period. Mr. A. J. Gill, 20, Maynard Terrace, Clutton.