Notes & Queries
Notes and Queries is published by CADHAS twice a year, in Spring and Autumn, and is distributed free to members. The purpose of Notes & Queries is to give the Society’s members a place and opportunity to log their own research and findings related to the history of Campden and District.
The Local History Room volunteers provide help to enquirers with their own researches. This often results in an interesting exchange of information and it may be that you can contribute to this process and help.
We also have frequently asked questions:
Another token
John Wilkinson was one of the leading ironmasters of the Industrial Revolution and like other manufacturers in that period he issued tokens in the 1780’s and 90’s to make up for the shortage of coins of the realm in small denominations. They were generally accepted by shops, public houses and turnpike toll gates.
This halfpenny coin was issued in 1792 and has an image of John Wilkinson on one side with a figure of Vulcan seated at an anvil on the reverse.
Here is an extract from a contemporary song:
So Wilkinson, from this example Gives himself a matchless sample Which shows his modesty and sense And how and where, he made his pence.
Then let each jolly fellow take hold of his glass And drink to the health of his friend and his lass: May we always have plenty of stingo and pence, And Wilkinson’s fame blaze a thousand years hence.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is that red ruin you can see over the wall near the Alms Houses? Click here
What does Nondum Metam mean? Click here
What is the origin and meaning of Chipping? Click here
What are the coloured coats of arms on that post you can see in the High St? Click here
What is the dip in the ground opposite the Almshouses? Click here