Saturday 15th June 1850 Sheffield Independent (page 4)

At Totley and Dore in the Parish of Dronfield.

The Shooting Lodge on Totley Moor 6 miles from Sheffield called Bole Hill Lodge with about 164 acres of land lying around it in a ring fence, 15 acres of which have been planted about nine years ago and the remainder is unreclaimed moorland which contains beds of Fire Clay and Gannister and is now with the exception of the plantation in the tenure of the Duke of Rutland and being in the centre of the Grouse Preserves of His Grace. Abound with game, about 150 acres of land near Totley in the Township of Totley and Dore, with farm houses and convenient outbuildings thereon in thorough repair, and divided into several holdings in the occupation of respectable tenants. A rent charge of £21 15s 11d per annum upon several lands in the Township of Totley aforesaid payable under the Totley Tithe Commutation, agreement in lieu of rectorial Tithes in the Township.

Saturday 6th July 1850 Sheffield and Rotherham Independent (page 5 )

The Norton Hall Estates (Extract)

Fourth Day's Sale

The sale was continued yesterday, (Friday) and although there was not so large an attendance as on the previous days, the biddings were very free. The estate, consisting of 315 acres in Totley and Dore, was put up first in one lot, but as no offer was made, it was put up in 17 lots, of which 9 were sold, and offers were made for the whole of the other, but being under the reserved price, the lots were withdrawn.

Lot 1. - Bole Hill Lodge, a plantatation of 15 acres and 149 acres of moorland, occupied by the Duke of Rutland. The first offer was £700, by Mr. Geo. Sampson, agent for E.V.P. Burnell, Esq, the biddings between whom and Mr. T.J. Parker continued till they reached £1700, Mr. Waller the agent of the Due of Rutland, then bid £1800. Mr. Sampson followed with £2000, at which sum it was eventually sold to him.

Lot 2. - The Hough field, at Dore, 2a 3r 24p, bought by Mr. H. Waterfall, for £82 10s.

Lot 3. - Mr. R. Pinder's farm, of 12 acres, at Totley, bought by Mr. Broomhead, for £355.

Lot 4. - Land &c. at Totley, occupied by Mr. Pinder, Mr. J. Mitchell, &c., 27 acres, rental £34. The highest bid was £750, by Mr. Broomhead. - Withdrawn

Lot 5. - Land at Dore, occupied by Mrs. Ann White, 13a 1r 13p., bought by Mr. John Dixon for £100.

Lot 7. - Two houses, gardens and 13 acres of land at Totley, occupied by Mr. J. Mitchell. The highest bid was £379, by Mr. Broomhead. - Withdrawn.

Lot 9. - Land at Totley, occupied by Mr. S. Pearson, 5a 2r 17p., bought by Mr. Thomas Gatley, for £250.

Lot 13. - Farm houses and land, at Totley, occupied by Mr. S. Pearson, Mr. Job Green, Mrs White, and containing 16a. The highest bid was £1800, by Mr. T. Gatley. - Withdrawn.

Lot 14. - Five closes of land, at Totley, occupied by Mr. S. Pearson, 12a 1r 37p. Bought by Mr. Baxby, for Coke D'Ewes, Esq, for £162.

Lot 15. - A rent charge of £21 15s., being the rectorial tithes payable to Mr. Shore, for land in the township of Totley. The highest bid was £200, by Mr. Broomhead. - Withdrawn.

Lot 6 was bought by Mr. Broomhead, for £20; Lot 10 by Mr. Baxby, for £44; Lot 12 by Mr. Jas. Newbould, for £37.

Saturday 23 November 1850 Sheffield Independent (page 8)

Ploughing Match at Totley

On Monday last, a ploughing match took place on the farm of Mr. John Thorpe, of Totley, between George Wainwright and George Wombwell. The stake was two sovereigns, and was won by Wainwright.

Saturday 12 May 1855 Sheffield Independent (page 8)

Attempted Robbery at Abbeydale Villa

On Monday morning, it was discovered that some person or persons had entered the back farm-yard of the residence of Mr. J. Roberts, Abbeydale, and attempted to steal the copper lining of a steaming tub, by first breaking away the tub from the machine, and afterwards, with some iron instrument, trying to force out the copper lining. The dishonest party must have been a long time on the premises, as the injury done to the copper lining and tub is considerable, and would require a great force to accomplish their evil design. Mr. Roberts has no doubt that the attempt has been made by some party well acquainted with the premises and the situation of the machine, the copper being so well and neatly fitted to the tub, that a stranger to the place would not be likely to discover it. Until within about two months, the machine was in the open field unmolested.

Saturday 4th August 1855 Sheffield Independent (page 8)

Marriages

At the Parish Church... On the 30th ult., Mr. Joseph Mountain, plumber, to Miss Elizabeth Martin.

Saturday 27th December 1856 Sheffield Independent (page 4)

At Totley.

To be sold by Auction by Mr. Joseph Nicholson at his Auction Room in High Street Sheffield on Tuesday 13 day of January 1857 by order of the Trustees and Executors under the will of Mr. Joseph Barton Deceased and subject to conditions of sale :-

LOT 1

All that Messuage Tenement or Dwelling House with yard, garden, orchard, barn, stables and other outbuilding situate at Totley in the County of Derby as the same Messrs. Tenement and was lately in the occupation of the widow of the said Joseph Barton Deceased and the farm building are in the occupation of Samuel Howard.

And also all those two several closes pieces or parcels of land near to or adjoining the said Messuage and building called "The Croft" and The Toft and containing together 2a 1r 33p or thereabouts be the same of more or less, as the same ae in the occupation of the said Samuel Howard.

LOT 2

All that allotment close or parcel of land situate at Millstone Carver under Bole Hill containing 4a 1r 29p or thereabouts as the same in the occupation of the said Samuel Howard.

7 August 1857 Sheffield Daily Telegraph (page 1) One of many similar advertisements

The Fire At Abbeydale Road. If John Roberts, Esq, Abbeydale Villa, had had one of Tasker's Pumps, no doubt his House might have been saved.

Saturday 8 August 1857 Derbyshire Times

Fire at Abbeydale.

On Saturday afternoon about two o'clock. a fire was discovered in the residence of Mr. John Roberts, on the Abbeydale road, near Dronfield. The mansion is a stone building. and remarkable to passers-by for the beautiful trellis work of wood which ornaments its front. The fire was discovered by Mr. Godber, a farmer, who was at work in his fields. Alarm was instantly given, and all the neighbouring farmers with their servants got together and removed the whole of the costly furniture from the dining, drawing, breakfast, and other rooms, valued at about £2000, before the engines from Sheffield arrived. There being a good stream of water adjacent, the fire was confined to the spot where it originated, yet the whole of the roof upon that part of the building was destroyed, and a great portion of the furniture in the upper bedrooms perished in the flames. That end of the mansion where the fire took place, had been erected within the last eighteen months. It originated it is supposed, in the garret, but how, remains a mystery, as no fire had been in that part of the building for several days. The damage is estimated at about £1600.

Sunday 3 January 1858 Sheffield Independent (page 8)

Totley. On Monday, about 80 widows and females were entertained with tea in the Infant-school, Totley, provided by John Roberts, Esq., of Abbeydale Villa.

Saturday 6th July 1859 Sheffield Independent (page 4)

Upwards of 250 acres of Moorland on Totley Moor; Grouse Shooting, Public House, 4 Messuages and 200 acres of arable grass and woodland at Totley in the county of Derby. To be sold by Auctioneer Mr. Nicholson at his Auction Mart, High Street, Sheffield on Tuesday 26th July 1859 subject to conditions of sale to be produced.

LOT 1

Totley Moor in the County of Derby, moorland in the occupation and in the midst of the Preserves of his Grace Duke of Rutland containing. 139. 1. 36.

LOT 2

Dwelling house and premises at Totley Brick Yard and commonable land must of which is cultivated at Totley Moor in the occupation of John Barton. 15. 1. 28.

LOT 3

Moorland on Brown Edge adjoining Lot 1 in the occupation of Chas. Howard

77. 2. 16.

LOT 4

Commonable land nearly all of which is cultivated and of a high productive character in the occupation of John Redfern 20. 3. 34.

LOT 5

Commonable land mostly cultivated in the occupation of Messrs. George Hill and John Howard. This lot contains a valuable bed of fire clay worked by Mr. Geo Hill.

32. 0. 32

LOT 6

The well known Public House The Cross Scythes with all necessary out offices and building and sundry, closes of land in the occupation of Job Green and Messrs Radfern & Howard. 33. 1. 23

The Cross Scythes is the only Public House on the Sheffield & Bakewell Turnpike Road at Totley and together with several pieces of land in this lot and in lots 8 - 9 is subject to a lease to Messrs Hunt and Co of which about 3 yrs are unexpired.



Saturday 16th April 1859 Sheffield Independent.

The Forge Tilt and works at Totley and Dore now in the occupation of Mr. Geo Mountford and known as Totley ~Scythe Forge Wheel and between 30 and 40 acres of adjoining land are now on Sale by Private Contract.