Tag Archives: 1892

Enoch Pagett, builder: A very local history

Posted on February 1, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

I had another great piece incoming from David Evans while I was ill. David has been incredibly busy lately, sleuthing around The Wood to bring readers of the blog a whole tranche of articles, scans and memories from locals who … Continue reading →

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Quantity surveying, 1892 style.

Posted on January 8, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

Here’s something you don’t often see. A job description for the construction of two local houses in 1892, by local builder Enoch Pagett. I wonder if a volunteer from the audience would like to transcribe these? Located by reader, writer … Continue reading →

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