Below are a selection of events for June 1864 showing what was happening around George Borrow and his family. The Borrows lived in 22 Hereford Square, Brompton, London, from September 1860 until George finally left in the second half of 1874.
The page for the 1864 gives a bit more background and links to pages explaining the sources and other months/years.
This is an on-going effort, and is expected to be updated. David would especially link to thank the wonderful staff at Kensington Local Studies for all of their help in researching this.
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1.—At an extraordinary meeting of the Metropolitan Railway at the London Tavern, Mr. W. Wilkinson explained that the Notting Hill, Kensington and Brompton railway would form part of Parliament’s desired “inner circle” and although 3 miles in length would serve a large population. Most of the land required was currently unoccupied. [wlo 4 Jun]
1+2. The Ladies’ Institution for females of weak intellect would again hold their two-day bazaar in aid of funds at Zion House, Turnham Green. Military band in attendance. (see 5 Dec) [wlo 30 Apr]
3.—William Johnson Fox, late M.P. for Oldham, lecturer, anti-Corn Law League etc., died in his 78th year, after a short illness and was buried in Brompton Cemetery. He was a friend of Harriet Martineau and John Bowring. [wlo 11 Jun]
4.—A stray black and white field spaniel, answering to the name “Dash,” could be redeemed at the Lord Ranelagh, Richmond Road, Old Brompton, by paying reasonable expenses. [wlo 4 Jun]
5.—The annual collections for the maintenance and improvement music would take place at St. Stephen’s Church, Shepherd’s Bush. Sermons by Rev. W. L. Collett and Rev. Francis Hessey (St. Barnabas, Kensington). [wlo 4 Jun]
8.—James Tompkins, a young man and “romantic shoemaker,” was charged with attempting suicide. He’s been courting Jane Woodger, North End Fulham, for 18 months, they were engaged to marry, but on Tuesday had received a letter telling him never to see her again. Remanded for his own safety. [wlo 11 Jun]
11.—The editorial condemned Mr. Weaver and R. Keene, Fulham Board of Works, for advocating Mr. Moxon’s bid to build the North End Sewer, when Messrs. Wigmore and Whittick were £1,400 cheaper. [wlo 11 Jun]
12.—Two sermons would be preached in St. Peter’s Church, Hammersmith in aid of the church’s National School for Boys. At All Saints, Fulham, a sermon would be preached in aid of the Bishop of London’s Fund for Improving the Spiritual Condition of his Diocese. Sermons [wlo 11 Jun]
13.—The Hammersmith and City Railway, from Hammersmith to Farringdon, opened, with 600 people using the train (750 the following day, 900 the next). Thirty trains ran each way; 18 minutes from Hammersmith to Paddington; 35 to Farringdon. Omnibuses ran from Hammersmith to Richmond and Kew Gardens. [wlo 11 Jun] + [wlo 18 Jun]
15.—Kensington Vestry heard that the Metropolitan Railway had acceded to their request for a station at Kensington, and instead of tunnelling under Kensington Grammar school playground, at the rear of Mr. Tucker’s, would now compulsory purchase part of it. Vestry declined to interfere. [wlo 18 Jun]
17.—W. Lovely, clerk to the Fulham Board of Works, advertised for applications for Inspector of Nuisances, 30s. a week. Applications in own hand-writing stating age, previous occupation etc. to be in before 10 a.m. on the 29th. [wlo 18 Jun]
17.—Antonio Bartelli, an Italian organ grinder, was charged with annoying Ben. Charles Jones, 9 Arundel Gardens, Kensington Park, who was writing a History of the World. Neighbours confirmed the organ grinding plague as a “system of extortion.” Case dismissed after Antonio promised not to do it again. [wlo 18 Jun]
18.—Akhurst’s, Notting Hill, had enlarged their premises. The tea department offered standard tea at 4s. a lb.; the Wine Department offered Claret, 14s.; and the Ham, Tongue &c. Department offered a first class selection of provisions for family use. [wlo 18 Jun]
21.—The Royal Horticultural Society held a meeting at South Kensington to elect the fellows and then hear a lecture on Conifers by Mr. Murray, assistant secretary, which was illustrated by a large collection of plants and photographs. [wlo 25 Jun]
21.—Around 11.45 p.m. a fire broken out at 4 Prospect Place, Old Brompton and before it could be extinguished a large amount of wearing apparel was destroyed. Mrs. Horton received injuries, was taken to hospital, and died Thursday morning. [wlo 25 Jun]
22.—Around midnight Sergeant Large caught Robert Jefferies in Hammersmith Road, Fulham Fields, with 3 lettuces concealed under his waistcoat. Large later compared the lettuces with some stumps in Geo. Bagley’s field which was missing 3 lettuce. Discharged. [wlo 25 Jun]
25.—The best and cheapest Boys’ Suits were to be obtained at Baker’s, Hammersmith Gate. Knickbocker suits from 16s., Harrow and Rugby Suits from 21s., ready-made or to order. [wlo 25 Jun]
26.—Frederick Hall, a little boy, was caught with stealing pears from a tree belonging to William Warner, Sand’s End Lane, Fulham. Frederick’s mother was a widow and Mr. Ingham, magistrate, said “I don’t like punishing little boys.” Fined 5s. and to pay 6d. for the pears. [wlo 2 Jul]
27.—A two-day grand bazaar would be held at Wansdown House, Fulham Road (next to Salem Chapel), in aid of the New Chapel Building Fund. The gardens available for promenading, Police band, teas and refreshments. [wlo 25 Jun]
28.— Matthew Fielde again called a public meeting in Kensington Vestry Hall to consider establishing a free library, churchwarden Greenway in the chair. Mr. Fielde had previously failed in his attempts, and failed again by not having a seconder. [wlo 2 Jul]
29.—At Fulham Board of Works Mr. Lovely asked for £70 wages for the next fortnight, a great increase, as the turnpike roads would fall under the control of the Board. [wlo 2 Jul]
30.—The fourth anniversary of the Friends of Labour Loan Society would be celebrated with a dinner at Salutation Tavern, King Street, Hammersmith. Tickets 2s., dinner on table at 7.30 p.m. precisely. [wlo 18 Jun]