Thrale history
A New Thraliana (1973)
A chronicle of the Thrale family of Hertfordshire by Richard William Thrale (1931-2007), building on the Thrale chapter from the 1952 book Historic Sandridge. Reproduced in full with consent of the author.
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| Barley Barn, Leantoo, Two Stables and Carthouse all adjoining near, timber and tiled, not exceeding Three Hundred Pounds Oat Barn Hogsties, Granary, Cowhouse and workshop, adjoining near, thatched, not exceeding One Hundred and Fifty Pounds. | £150 | |
| Stock of Utensils therein only not exceeding Two Hundred Pounds | £200 | |
| Stock of Utensils in the Rickyard only near, not exceeding Three Hundred Pounds. | £300 | |
| 2200 | ||
| B. Free from such loss on such Hay or Corn as shall be destroyed or damaged by natural heat. |
Ralph Thrale was also given a very fine funeral, the undertaker being one of the Paul family. The first William Paul was the village carpenter, as were his descendents after him. It was he who repaired the roof of St. Leonards in 1788. The third William had a family of eight and were the terror of Sandridge. One child, Captain, went to St. Albans School. The family were known as
- Captain and Carry,
- Phil, Pete and Harry,
- Ann Selina, Eugena,
- And little Shallot.
Interesting names! And apparently Ann Selina was the worst! Mr. Paul the undertaker buried Ralph Thrale in the manner of the following account:39
| £ | s | d | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1852. | Mr. Thrale to Wm. Paul | |||
| July 3. | A coffin for the late Mr. R. Thrale Covered double nails, Boot, Regst Plate Handles Shell Etc. | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 6 Crepe Bands at 2/6 each. | 15 | 0 | ||
| 6 pr. Kid Gloves at 2/6 pr. | 15 | 0 | ||
| 2 Silk Bands 7/-, 2 pr. of Gloves 2/6 | 19 | 0 | ||
| 2 Silk Bands 6/-, 2 pr. of Gloves 2/3 | 16 | 6 | ||
| 3 Silk Bands 5/-, 2 pr. of Gloves 1/-, 1 pr. of Gloves 2/3 | 19 | 3 | ||
| 7 Silk Bands 4/6, 7 pr. of Gloves 1/-pr | 1 | 18 | 6 |
Footnotes
- In the ownership of F. Mardall, Harpenden.↩︎
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