Avenue Farm 1930

Thursday 24th April 1930 Sheffield Independent (page 1)

Farm Romance Revealed By Death
Mr. Joshua Tyzack's Wedding Secret "Land-Girl" Bride
The death of Mr. Joshua Tyzack, the well-known Sheffield man, has revealed a romance in his life of which even his closest friends had no knowledge. Those with whom he had been in constant touch believed Mr. Tyzack to be a bachelor, but it is now known that he was married, and had been so for about ten years. Mr. Tyzack was the senior partner in the firm of William Tyzack, Sons and Turner, scythe and saw manufacturers, of Little London Works, Sheffield, but of late years he had farmed a good deal of land at Dore and Totley. One of his farms was the Avenue Farm, at Totley, and it was to the manageress of this property, Miss Jessie Fisher, he was married ten years ago. "Miss Fisher," a charming woman apparently in her early thirties, was placed in charge of Mr Tyzack's Avenue Farm about 11 years ago. She managed it with considerable skill, and made a success of the enterprise.

Young Widow Silent
Ten years ago, it is understood, she and Mr Tyzack were married quietly at Scarborough, and agreed to keep the marriage a secret. She continued to managed the farm, and everybody continued to know her as Miss Jessie Fisher. Mr. Tyzack lived at Wood Lodge, in Abbey lane, Beauchief, a beautiful house built on a substantial scale and standing in its own spacious grounds. A representative of the "Sheffield Independent" called at Wood Lodge, yesterday afternoon, and asked for Mrs. Joshua Tyzack. The housekeeper said she was in, but after inquiring in the house she returned and said that Mrs. Tyzack was engaged, and could not be seen. Later Mrs. Tyzack spoke to and "Independent" reporter on the telephone but declined to discuss the matter.

Family Surprised
At Avenue Farm it was said that Mrs. Tyzack was now living at Wood Lodge, but she intended to return at nights to the farmhouse. The farm itself is obviously a well-0conducted and prosperous undertaking and is undoubtedly a credit to Mrs. Tyzack's management. It is understood that the news that Mr. Tyzack was married came as a surprise to the family, who knew as little of the romance as the other intimate friends of the couple. Mr. Tyzack was at one time a member of the Derbyshire County Council and of the Totley Parish Council. He was also a Justice of the Peace For the Eckington Division. The first intimation to the public that he was married was the report that his widow was represented at the funeral on Tuesday by Alderman Ernest Wilson, the solicitor. Naturally the matter has given rise to a great deal of interest in the village, where Mrs. Tyzack is well known. She is devoted to farm work, and wears the "land-girl" attire which became popular during the war.

Saturday 27th September 1930 Sheffield Independent (page 2)

Preliminary Notice
Joshua Tyzack, Deceased
Majority With Possession.
Dore and Totley
To Be Sold By Auction By Eadon & Lockwood, F.A.I
at their Saleroom, St. James' street, Sheffield, on Tuesday, October 21st, at 4.30 p.m. precisely.
Valuable Freehold Estate
Two Dairy Farms (Avenue Farm and Hallfield Farm), Building and Accommodation Lands, Small Holding and Cottages in 7 Lots. In all about 137 Acres. Printed particulars and Plans may be had of the Auctioneers, St. James' street; of The Public Trustee, Kingsway, London; or of Ernest Wilson, Solicitor, 19, North Church street, Sheffield.

Saturday 4th October 1930 Sheffield Independent (page 2)

Joshua Tyzack, Deceased
Majority With Possession.
Dore and Totley
(Half a mile from the Villages of Dore and Totley, 1½ miles from the Station, and six miles from Sheffield)

To Be Sold By Auction By Eadon and Lockwood, F.A.I
at their Saleroom, St. James' street, Sheffield, on Tuesday, October 21st, at 4.30 p.m. precisely. Subject to the 1925 General and Special Conditions of Sale. A Valuable Freehold Agricultural Estate, including 2 Excellent Small Dairy Farms, known as Avenue Farm, very suitable for conversion into a Gentleman's Country Residence, with Trout Stream ; also Hallfield Farm, Small Holding and Accommodation Lands, in all about 137 Acres. To be Sold in 7 Lots. For Printed Particulars and Plans, apply to the Auctioneers, St. James' street; to The Public Trustee, Kingsway, London; or to Ernest Wilson, Solicitor, 19, North Church street, Sheffield.

Saturday 18th October 1930 Sheffield Independent (page 2)

Second Sale. Tuesday Next
Joshua Tyzack, Deceased
Majority With Possession.
Dore and Totley
(Half a mile from the Village of Dore and Totley, 1½ miles from the Station, and six miles from Sheffield)
To Be Sold By Auction By Eadon and Lockwood, F.A.I.,
at their Saleroom, St. James' street, Sheffield, on Tuesday Next, October 21st, at 4.30 p.m. precisely, subject to the 1925 General and Special Conditions of Sale:-
A Valuable Freehold Agricultural Estate, Comprising:-
LOT 1 - Avenue Farm. 41 Acres
LOT 2 - Hollen House. 5 Acres
LOT 3 - Pair of Cottages and Paddock. 3 Acres
LOT 4 - Pair of Cottages. ¼ Acre
LOT 5 - Accommodation or Building Land. 18¼ Acres
LOT 6 - Building Land. 5 Acres
LOT 7 - Hallfield Farm. 63½ Acres
in all about 137 Acres For Sale in 7 Lots.
For Printed Particulars, with Plans, apply to the Auctioneers, St. James' street; to The Public Trustee, Kingsway, London; or to Ernest Wilson, Solicitor, 19, North Church street, Sheffield.

Avenue Farm Estate Sale Document, 21 October 1930
Part of the estate of the late Joshua Tyzack, including Hallfield Farm and Hollen House.
Joshua Tyzack Deceased Sales Document 21[...]
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