1901 Census (31 March)
House not built until 1903
1911 Census (2 April)
William Henry Taviner – Head of Family – Age 33 – Married – Coal Miner, Hewer – Born Clutton, Somerset
May Taviner – Wife – Age 26 – Born Streatham, London
Gilbert Victor Taviner – Son – Age 7 – Born Hanham, Bristol
1920 Auction of the Earl of Warwick’s land and properties – Mr. P. S. Young (Rent 4s 7d 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 Several of them together with some of the other lots were withdrawn, were disposed of, and negotiations are proceeding in regard to the others.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)
Stanley Young – Head – Age 29 – Married – Colliery Electrician, Clutton Colliery – Born High Littleton, Somerset
Gladys Young – Wife – Age 28 – Married – Home Duties – Born High Littleton, Somerset
Gladys Young – Daughter – Age 1 – Born – Clutton, Somerset
1939 Register (29 September 1939)
Frederick C. Cox – General Labourer, Married, b. 7 May 1896
Maud E. Cox – Unpaid Domestic Duties, Married, b. 20 January 1886
Vera D. Cox – At School, Single, b. 6 January 1927
Gladys M. Cox (Banks) – Under School Age, Single, b. 20 May 1938
Two records 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. F. H. Elms, 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Dwellings, with the price when withdrawn, were : 47 to 56, Maynard Terrace (10 houses), £2,100.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 1910 – Not specified
1912 to 1915 – William Taviner
1918 to 1923 – Percy Stanley Young
1924 to 1928 – Harold Arthur Bailey
1928 to 1931 – Cicely Bernice Bailey
1929 – Lucy Keith Bailey
1931 to 1932 – Arthur George Mills
1932 – Edith Mills
1932 – Dorothy Garland Mills
1933 to 1934 – Herbert Payne, Gladys Payne
1935 to 1937 – Leonard Stanley Kingsbury, Mary Dorothy May Kingsbury
1938 to 1939 – Alfred Edward Colston Cox, Maud Elizabeth Cox
1945 to 1956 – Francis H. Elms, Lily Elms
1945 to 1946 – Edward J. Elms
1947 to 1948 – Ronald V. Elms
1948 to 1953 – Marjorie J. Elms
1957 to 1964 – Lily Elms
1958 to 1959 – Dennis Gilbert Elms
1952 to 1964 – Peggy Emily Caroline Brimble (not listed in 1956, 1958 to 1960 and 1963)
1954 – Cyril Veale, Marjorie J. Veale
1961 to 1964 – Mathew Canavan
1963 – Peggy E. C. Canavan
1965 to > – Mathew Canavan, Peggy E. C. Canavan
Burials in St. Augustine's Churchyard, Clutton
Source - Gravestone Photographic Resource (GPR) website (Bold numbers indicate the age has been calculated)
Francis H Elms - first name on the monument b. 1901 d. 1955 Age 54 GPR Ref. 396785
NEWSPAPER REPORTS
Friday 7 April 1922, Somerset Guardian and Radstock Observer
For Sale – Dugley Pram, navy blue. Seen any time – S. Young, Maynard Terrace, Clutton.
Friday 30 May 1930, Somerset Standard
Advertainment – Gold Medal “Double” for Prize Winners!
In the garden – Garden Manure for Feeding. Now and during early stages of growth 14lb., 3/9; 28lb., 6/9; 56ib., 12/- Carr. Pd.
Plant Fertiliser for later stages of growth for forcing Prize Results 14lb., 4/3; 28lb., 7/6; 56ib., 13/6 Carr. Pd.
These are used in the famous Ferby Treatment which is strongly recommended for Prize Results in the garden. Its complete cost is less than 1d per square yard.
The above Famous Products are sold by –
H. A. Bailey, 53 Maynard Terrace, Clutton
and others.
Friday 27 June 1930, Somerset Standard
Advertisement – Green Fly, etc. on Rose and Fruit Trees quickly and completely conquered using “Ferry” Summer Wash. Non Poisonous.
“Ferry” Chrysanthemum Manure, especially compounded – ensures Prize Results. 14lb., 4/6; 28lb., 7/9; 56ib., 14/6 Carr. Pd.
The above Famous Products are sold by –
H. A. Bailey, 53 Maynard Terrace, Clutton and others.
Friday 14 August 1942, Somerset Guardian and Radstock Observer
Plenty of Lucky Tokens! – L/Cpl. L. F. Elms Weds Miss B. D. Willcox.
On leaving Clutton Parish Church after her wedding on Saturday, Miss Barbara Doreen Willcox was presented with three horse shoes, five black cats and a heart!
Miss Willcox is the eldest daughter of Mr. Mrs. S. Willcox, of Moorsfield, Clutton, and the bridegroom was Lance-Cpl. Leslie F. Elms. of the Royal Marines. the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Elms, of Maynard Terrace. Clutton.
The Rev. J. Mansfield (rector) officiated.
The bride, given in marriage by brother, Mr. Kenneth J. Willcox, wore a dress of satin beaute with embroidered tulle veil, and a bouquet of dark red roses. The best man was Mr. J. Elms (brother of the bridegroom).
Her retinue Miss Molly Willcox (sister the bride who was chief bridesmaid, also Mis Joyce Elms (sister of the bridegroom). Miss Peggy Elms the Misses Margaret and Janet Shearn (cousins of the bride).
The elder bridesmaids wore dresses of pink crepe with halos mauve, and the small one, Janet, wore a flowered lemon silk dress of blue halo
M a s t e r Aubrey Willcox. (brother of the bride). who acted as page, wore a blouse of white morocain with ankle-length velvet trousers. The bridesmaids all wore silver shoes and carried bouquets of sweet peas and scabious to tone, and their silver bracelets were the gifts of the bridegroom.
A company of over 80 attended the reception held in the Miners' Welfare Hall, Clutton, and the couple received some 50 useful presents. including a canteen of fruit spoons and forks from bride's workmates at Purnells Ltd.. Paulton.
Friday 27 November 1942, Somerset Guardian and Radstock Observer
Cows on Highway Without Light
For driving cows on the highway at night without a light at the rear, Edward John Elms, of 53, Maynard Terrace, Clutton, was fined 10S. at Temple Cloud Police Court on Wednesday and, for permitting the offence, Alfred John Maggs, of Churchlands Farm, Clutton, had to pay 5s.
Friday 11 December 1942, Somerset Guardian and Radstock Observer
Lighting Offences
The following cyclists were fines at Temple Cloud on Wednesday, for offences against the lighting regulations :
Ronald Elms, 53, Maynard Terrace, Clutton.
Friday 5 July 1946, Somerset Guardian and Radstock Observer
For Sale – Trix model Electric Train Set, £20 or nearest offer. Apply to F. H. Elms, 53, Maynard Terrace, Clutton, near Bristol, after 6 p.m.
Friday 23 February 1951, Somerset Guardian and Radstock Observer
Adjourned for a Month
At a matrimonial sitting of Temple Cloud magistrates on Wednesday, Mrs. Peggy Emily Caroline Brimble, of 53, Maynard Terrace, Clutton, applied for a maintenance order for herself and her eight months-old daughter, against her husband, Mr. Samuel Brimble, of the Council Houses, Stratton-on-the-Fosse, who, it was alleged, had failed to maintain them since November, 1950.
The couple. who were married in August, 1949. each gave evidence.
The chairman. Mr. E. F. Rees Mogg. said: "It is quite clear that this is one of those cases where services of the Probation Officer is most valuable. We are going to adjourn the case tor a month, in the meantime treat the Probation Officer as your best friend."
Friday 2 December 1955, Somerset Guardian and Radstock Observer
Funeral of Mr. F. H. Elms
The funeral took place on Monday of Mr. Francis Herbert Elms (54), of 53 Maynard Terrace, Clutton, who died on November 23 at Cambrook House, after a long illness.
The service at St. Augustine’s Church was conducted by the Rev. J. Daniel.Chief mourners were the wife and children and other relatives and friends.