William Cope, Town Crier, Church Street, Uttoxeter

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Date:1906 - 1921 (c.)

Description:Mr Cope was a wood-turner and carver by profession. He carved the chair that he is seen sitting in (now in the parish church), with the help of his son Albert. William was an important local figure, who as well as being town crier, was leader of the church bell-ringers.


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1900s
Bank House, Uttoxeter.
Bank House, Uttoxeter.

In the eighteenth century the building was established as the town's first bank ...

1930s
St Mary' s Parish Church, Uttoxeter
St Mary' s Parish Church, Uttoxeter

The earliest section of the building is the original 14th century tower with its ...

1950s
Woolliscroft & Co.'s lorry, Uttoxeter
Woolliscroft & Co.'s lorry, Uttoxeter

Woolliscroft & Co. was a corn merchant, with premises on Church Street.

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Source: Uttoxeter Heritage Trust

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