1901 Census (31 March)
House not built until 1903
1911 Census (2 April)
Isaac Young – Head of Family – Age 66 – Married – Colliery, Pump Man underground – Born Clutton, Somerset
Mary Ann Young – Wife – Age 65 – Married – Born Pensford, Somerset
1920 Auction of the Earl of Warwick’s land and properties – Mr G. F. Lamerton (Rent 5s 2d per week). Lot No. 95 comprising of Nos. 52, 53, 54, 55 and 56 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 Several of them together with some of the other lots were withdrawn, were disposed of, and negotiations are proceeding in regard to the others.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)
George F. Lamerton – Head – Age 27 – Married – Railway Signalman, Great Western Railway Co. Clutton – Born Duloe, Cornwall
Mary E. Lamerton – Wife – Age 31 – Married – Home Duties – Born Uffculme, Devon
1939 Register (29 September 1939)
Arthur J. Cox – Railway Signalman, Married, b. 2 July 1905
Edith R. Cox – Unpaid Domestic Duties, Married, b. 17 March 1911
One record closed under 100 year rule
1945 Auction of the Earl of Warwick’s land and properties – It is assumed that this property did not sell in the 1920 Auction and was put up for auction on 16 August 1945. Lot 66 – Tenant Mr. A. J. Cox, rent £21 9s 0d p.a. which includes part rates of £4 2s 4d.
Dwellings, with the price when withdrawn, were : 47 to 56, Maynard Terrace (10 houses), £2,100.
[Somerset Guardian and Radstock Observer, 24 August 1945]
REGISTER OF ELECTORS
1903 to 1906 – Not specified
1907 to 1913 – Isaac Young
1914 to 1915 – Not specified
1918 to 1921 – Annie Clare, William James Clare
1921 to 1926 – George Frederick Lamerton, Mary Ellen Lamerton
1927 to 1935 – Charles Edward Betty
1928 to 1935 – Sarah Louisa Betty
1936 to > – Arthur John Cox, Edith Ruby Cox
1957 – Valerie Ann Cox
1962 to 1964 – John Cox
Burials in St. Augustine's Churchyard, Clutton
Source - Gravestone Photographic Resource (GPR) website (Bold numbers indicate the age has been calculated)
Isaac Young - first name on the monument b. 1845 d. 1914 Age 69 GPR Ref. 396825
Mary Ann Young - wife of Isaac Young b. 1846 d. 1934 Age 88 GPR Ref. 396825
NEWSPAPER REPORTS
Friday 23 September 1949, Somerset Guardian and Radstock Observer
Jumble Sale – Aid for Girl Guide Company
The iced cake was won by Mrs. T. Hillman, of Station Road, Clutton, and the eggs by Mrs. A. Cox of Maynard Terrace, Clutton.
Friday 18 February 1955, Somerset Guardian and Radstock Observer
Engagements
James – Cox. The engagement is announced between Peter, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. L. James, 4, Bonhill Road, Bishop Sutton, and Valerie, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Cox, 52, Maynard Terrace, Clutton.
Friday 10 May 1957, Somerset Guardian and Radstock Observer
Married at Mid-Norton – Mr. P. L. James – Miss V. A. Cox
Valerie Anne Cox, only daughter or Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Cox, of 52, Maynard Terrace, Clutton, and Mr. Peter Lawrence James, eldest of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence James of 4, Bonhill Road, Bishop Sutton, were married at Midsomer Norton, on Saturday.
The service at the Church of Holy Ghost was conducted by Father Nicholas Holman.
Given in by her father, the bride was attired in white full-length Empire-line own of nylon lace over net and taffeta. Her full length veil held in place with a head-dress of nylon lace and pearl flowers, and her bouquet was of pink carnations and lilies of the valley.
She was attended b; her friend, Miss Christine Kingsbury, of Bristol, who wore a full-length lace dress, with head-dress and gloves to tone. She carried a posy of sweet peas and also wore a bracelet of moonstone a gift or the bridegroom.
Both are well known members of Clutton Tennis Club, and the bridegroom is also a member of Stanton Drew Football Club.
The bridegroom’s brother, Terrance, was best man and the reception was at Cholwell Hotel, Temple Cloud.
For her honeymoon journey by air to Jersey, the bride travelled in a pink flecked tweed suit, pink hat and brown accessories.
The couple will reside in London after the has completed his National Service.
They were recipients of many useful presents. including an electric iron and kitchen utensils from Bristol Central Library where the bride is employed.
Monday 1 December 1969, Western Daily Press and Times and Mirror
The Rail Joker’s Final Punchline
Monday morning blues on Bath Spa station never lasted long when Arthur Cox was around.
For Arthur, station supervisor for the last 14 years, was always ready with a joke for his regulars.
But today be dull one for the commuters. Arthur, at the age of 64, has retired after nearly 50 years with the railway.
He began his career in 1920 as a telegrapher at Bristol East depot.
It was a toss-up between his family tradition of railway men, or becoming a professional footballer.
Tradition won, but in his spare time he played for Paulton Rovers, and was captain for 20 years.
Bath station in inspector Mr. Ernie Lewis Arthur's colleague and friend for 35 years, said :
"He cycled everywhere from his home in Clutton until about four years ago when he bought a motor bike.
"Wherever he has worked he has gained a reputation for standing up for what is right.
Arthur lives at Maynard Terrace, Clutton, with his wife.
Friday 5 December 1969, Somerset Standard
Mainly about people – Only a Little Rest for Arthur
I have enjoyed my work, and sport, and I feel too fit to be idle for long. I shall have a little rest, but I expect I shall be working again in the new year.
So said Mr Arthur Cox, of 52 Maynard Terrace, Clutton, who recently retired after 44 years’ service on the railways.
To mark his retirement, Mr Cox was presented with a wallet and cheque on Wednesday by Ken Bevan, the area manager for British Railways.
Looking remarkable fit and much younger than his 64 years. Mr Cox told me, “I’ve got my garden to look after, but I shall want something more than that to keep me occupied.”
His wife confirmed: “He has only been home a day or two, but he is already like a fish out of water.”
But that is understandable, for Arthur Cox has always been very active. Apart from his work, he has always been a great lover of sport, with soccer taking first place. No other player gave better service to Paulton Rovers., for he was a prominent and popular member of the club for over 20 years.
He recalled his happy days with Paulton Rovers and many amusing incidents and he is particularly proud of the fact that he helped the Rovers to win the Somerset Cup in the 1934-35 season which was a feat they never again accomplished until two seasons ago.
Although it cost money to play football in his young days, he turned down an opportunity to become professional and preferred cycling from Clutton to Paulton in all kinds of weather, often five or six times a week. He is known as one of the great sportsmen of his age and was sought after by many local clubs. During good times and bad he remained faithful to his club and his name is recorded amongst the great clubmen of his age.
Mr Cox also played regularly for the Somerset F.A. team for several seasons. He started his soccer career at Brislington, where he was born, and he also played a bit for his village club at Clutton.
He was a wing-half, but, as he put it “they (Paulton Rovers) made me a centre-half and that was the position in which I played for the greater part of my life.”
Cricket also occupied a great deal of time, for until about 12 years ago, he was a playing member of the Temple Cloud Cricket Club for 35 years.
He joined the Great Western Railway as a telegraphist in 1920 and he retired as a station supervisor at Bath Spa Station. He has been one of three senior men responsible to the Mendip Area Manager for smooth running of the station. His passion for trains runs in the family. When he joined the Bristol East Depot at the age of 15, his four brothers and his father all worked on the railway. His other railway duties included porter-signalman at Henbury, Bristol, and for many years he was signalman at the Clutton station on the old Bristol Frome line. He was a senior relief signalman in Bristol and Bath, as well as being station supervisor at Bath for 14 years.
Mr Cox and his wife have lived in Maynard Terrace, Clutton for 34 years and they have a married son and daughter. Their son, John, who is also a keen sportsman, is in the decorating business, trading in the name of Cox and Miller, and it is with this firm that Mr Cox (senior) may be given an opportunity to work off some of his spare energy.