Page 32 • The HERALD • 5th June 2025 v READ THE HERALD ONLINE: www.herald-publishing.co.uk v ELECTRICIAN/HANDYMAN FULLY QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN (30YRS EXPERIENCE) • Mains Upgrades • Testing • Extra/Replacement Points/Lights • Outside Lighting • Sockets • Ponds • BT/TV Points • Ethernet Points • CCTV • Fire/Intruder Alarms • Basic Plumbing Repairs • Outside Taps • Showers • Heating Problems • Blinds/Poles Fixed • Flatpacks • Loft Work Boarding, Tidying etc ALL OTHER DOMESTIC WORK CONSIDERED Call Mick on 07738 166453 or email: michaelshelley80@googlemail.com HANNAH’S ELECTRICS Your Local Female Electrician NEED AN ELECTRICIAN? From simple upgrades to complete house re-wiring - and everything in-between, Hannah’s Electrics is the perfect choice. A trusted tradeswoman with sensible rates covering Southampton, New Forest & Waterside areas CONTACT HANNAH 07585 778136 W: www.hannahs-electrics.co.uk • E: hannahelectrics@gmail.com Like us on Facebook Kitchen & Bathroom Showroom with free design service Tel: 023 8084 3787 Email: showroom@pcbuildingsupplies.co.uk Web: www.pcbuildingsupplies.co.uk THE NEWS FROM THE 18TH CENTURY, PART 3 by Robin Somes, Fawley and Blackfield Memories The preceding articles featured a series of advertisements, tragedies and odd occurrences; to conclude our look at the news in 18th century Fawley, let’s start with an apology. However Robert Cull o ended John Lejeune in 1776, only a grovelling advertisement in the Hampshire Chronicle was enough to make amends: “WHEREAS I, ROBERT CULL, of the parish of Fawley, and County of Southampton, did, without any Provocation, insult and abuse Mr. John Lejeune, of Gatewood Farm, in the Parish of Exbury, in the said County, for which he justly commenced a Prosecution against me, which he has withdrawn on my asking Pardon, paying the Expense of this Advertisement, and promising never to be guilty of the like Offence again. I do therefore in this public Manner return him thanks for his Lenity. The Mark (X) of ROBERT CULL. Witness, William Flight”. A few weeks a er the apology, there was an advertisement for grazing land on the marshes at Fawley, in the same paper, on 13th May 1776: “THIS is to give Notice, that on Wednesday the 15th May, HORSES will be taken into an exceeding good SALT MARSH, belonging to James Withers, jun., at Fawley, at Three Shillings a Head per Week; where due care will be taken of them. For Particulars, enquire of Mr. James Withers, sen. of Fawley aforesaid; or Thomas Rassell, Salt Officer, who lives on the Premises”. Sticking with horses, on 10th June, James Peace had lost his black mare: “STOLEN or STRAYED, out of a Field at Fawley, near Southampton, in the night between the 6th and 7th, a BLACK MARE, 14 Hands and a Half high, a Cut in her under lip, blind, and about eight years old. If any Person will give intelligence of the same to James Peace, of Fawley, he shall receive 10s. 6d. Reward, and all reasonable Charges, if strayed; but if stolen, a Reward of two Guineas”. We began with an apology, and so shall we end; a few years later in June 1782, James Gill got the wrong end of the stick – or in this case, boards – and accused Edward Wright of the . He, too, had to withdraw his accusation: “LOST, between Christmas and the middle of March last, from James Lane’s Barn, at Fawley, two 14-feet 2½ yellow deals, with two cuts in each, which made six boards, and about 11 inches wide. These boards were under care of James Gill, who having hinted so far as to rise a report that the said deals were used in the stable of Mr Edward Wright at Fawley, which he justly resenting, and I being convinced that he had no boards but what he lawfully paid for, I make this acknowledgement, that the character of Mr Wright may not so unjustly be injured thereby. If any person can bring information of the person who took away the said deals, or who has them in their possession, so that the offender may be brought to justice, shall receive one guinea reward of the aforesaid James Gill of Fawley”. A tactical retreat. Netley Marsh Steam & Craft Show 2025 It’s nearly time for this year’s Netley Marsh Steam & Cra Show, which is taking place on 25th, 26th and 27th July. e show has something for everyone, with steam engines, vehicle displays, heavy horses, street market, live entertainment, the fun fair and delicious food from the many outlets dotted across the site! Plus there’s live music in the evenings from Davey Jones Locker and Rooster on the Friday night and e Underdogs, Trav Cats and Got2Funk on the Saturday night. A day pass is £15 for Adults, £9 for children 6–16, children 5 and under go free, £10 for Students and Senior Citizens 65 or a family ticket is £35. An Adult 3 day pass is £32 and a Child 3 day pass is £20 for over 6’s. Each year the Netley Marsh Steam & Cra Show raises money for local charities and good causes, last year’s show was a huge success raising in excess of £30,000. For more information about this year’s show and to buy your tickets please visit: www.nmscs.org.uk Netley Marsh Steam & Craft Show
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