This page attempts to tell the story of one of the four wharves of Old Stratford, reputed to have been the largest and busiest. It has seen its share of tragedies. In its day numerous attempts were made to bring prosperity and employment to Old Stratford through its presence, but multiple ownerships and changes of trade have not always succeeded.

Read through the newspaper articles here, which tell their own story.

Site of the Canal Wharf - W. M. is where the windmill stood which had patent sails and fantail in1836.

The Northampton Mercury 1801 April 18^th

To be SOLD,
Together or in small Parcels,
A QUANTITY of CHARCOAL.

Enquire of NATHANIEL HOWE, at Old Stratford Wharf, on the Grand Junction Canal.
18^th April, 1801.

The Northampton Mercury March 23^rd 1805

Rail-Road Carriages, Boxes, Draught Horse
Harness, &c.
To be SOLD by AUCTION,
By John Day,

On Tuesday next, the 26th Day of March 1805, at OLD STRATFORD WHARF, on the Grand Junction Canal, in the County of Northampton.
FORTY RAIL_ROAD CARRIAGES, EIGHTY DITTO BOXES, SEVEN DRAUGHT HORSES and HARNESS, ONE stout TIMBER-CARRIAGE, with several Lots of OAK SCANTLINGS, and other Wood.
The above are the Property of the Old Stratford Company, and will be sold in Lots.
The Sale will begin exactly at Twelve o'Clock.
 N. B. The above Company will have a Boat every Friday from the said Wharf to Buckingham, and back the same Day, for Carriage of Goods, &c. commencing Friday the 29th of March.

The Northampton Mercury April 4^th 1807

Grand Junction Canal.
To be SOLD by AUCTION,
By JOHN  DAY,

 At the Wharf at OLD- STRATFORD, neat STONY-STRATFORD, on Wednesday the 6th Day of May next, at Twelve o'Clock,
 THE said WHARF, with the Appurtenance's, for the unexpired Term of 21 Years, with a Covenant for Renew as therein-mentioned; consisting of useful and expansive Accommodations for carrying on a large Scope of Mercantile Business, with a capacious Bason for Boats and Barges, so commodiously situated that Goods may be lorded an unloaded on both Sides of it and at the End. The Wharf Yards are inclosed, and are spacious and very convenient. On one side of the Bason is a Warehouse, of large Dimensions. In the Centre and under the Roof of which is an Opening from the Yard to the Bason,  and In it a Crane of large Power for the loading and unloading of Goods, and under Cover; and to the Warehouse are annexed a Storehouse for Salt at one End, and at the other End a Storehouse for Cokes, with capacious  arched Vaults under the whole Building. On the opposite Side of the Bason is a lime-Wharf, with Lime-Kilns and Limestone, also well adapted Conveniences for boat-building, with a Storehouse for Boats-builders' Stores and Utensils. - At the Entrance into the Yard is a convenient neat House, for the Residence of a Manager or chief Clerk, with a Counting-House good Garden, and Stable, and a good Weighing- Machine and Machine-House adjoining the Counting-House.
 Also, included in the same lease, a DWELLING-HOUSE, in the Village of OLD-STRATFORD situated at the Entrance of the Road to the Wharf, with a Bakehouse and Stable, and a Small Pightle, now in the Occupation of Mr. Hawley, Baker, as Tenant at Will.
And also, a FREEHOLD CLOSE of rich GRASS LAND, situated near the said Wharf, containing 4A. 2R. 25P. or thereabouts in which is a commodious Bason, communicating with the Canal, for the Reception of Boats and Barges. This Close is valuable Appendage to the Wharf, and in it is a Quantity of Brick Earth; a considerable Brick-Work has these been carried on, and may be continued.
And also on the same Day, at Four in the Afternoon, will be Sold by Auction, on the Premises, near Thorpe Bridge,
The spacious and commodious WHARF, called THORP BRIDGE WHARF, under the same Lease with the Wharf at Old Stratford. And well adapted for Trade, on an extensive Scale. There is a good Warehouse, and Dwelling House now used as a Public-House, in the Occupation of Ann Palmer, widow, as Tenant  at Will; adjoining to which is a comfortable Tenement, for the Residence of a Clerk or Book-keeper, a good Weighing Machine, and Machine-House the whole is inclosed, and a Lime Work may here be carried on if thought desirable.
 The Whole of the Premises at both Wharfs have been entirely new-built within the last seven Years, and are in perfect Repair; nor are they inferior for all the Purposes of an extensive Mercantile Concern to any Situation on the Grand Junction Canal. The Purchaser may have Possession on the 1st Day at June next, on the Terms mentioned in the Conditions of Sale; and may be accommodated with thirteen Trading Boats, with all the Stock then unsold,  of Coals, Cokes, Salt, Yorkshire Flags, Welch Slates, and Bilston Grinding-Stones; and also with the Stores, Utensils &c. at a fan Valuation. Should the Purchaser decline takings the stock, Utensils and Stores, together with the Farming-Stock, Cattle, Sheep, Horses, and Husbandry Implements, then they will he Sold by Auction, on the respective Premises, on Wednesday the 20th of May; the Sale to begin precisely at Ten o’Clock; and the Catalogues of the same will be ready to be delivered in due Time.
Mr. Griffiths, at the Counting-House, at the Wharf at Old Stratford, and Mr. Daniel Kightley at the Thorp Bridge Wharf, will show the Premises.

The Northampton Mercury October 17th 1807

WANTED, A stout active LAD, as an APPRENTICE to a BAKER; a Dissenter will be preferred. A Premium will be expected. Enquire of Mr. GEORGE HAWLEY, Old Stratford, Northamptonshire.

INRO ZB 1554/05

An estate in Old Stratford belonging to Edward Boddington, James Tapp and George D’arville 1807 – 1821

The Northampton Mercury October 31^st 1807

To Millers, Mealmen, &c.
To be SOLD by AUCTION,
By JOHN DAY,

At the Saracen’s Head Inn, in Old Stratford, in the County of Northampton, precisely at Three o’Clock in the Afternoon of Tuesday the 29^th of November, 1807, in one Lot.
THAT capital, new-erected STEAM and WIND-MILL, to work either together or separate, in one Building. The Steam-Engine is of Power to work two Pair of Stones, and the Windmill Part the same. These Mills are finished in most capital Style, are very complete in every Respect, will contain 1000 Quarters of Wheat and 1000 Sacks of Flour, at the same Time; with Dressing-Mills, Gearings, Garners, &c. They are situate on the Bank of the Grand Junction Canal, in OLD STRATFORD aforesaid; with a Piece of Ground adjoining, containing one Acre; also three Tenements in complete Repair. The West Chester Road from London adjoins the Premises. These Mills are particularly desirable to any Person wishing for a Situation in this Business, being at a very easy Distance from several good Corn-Markets, and possessing the Advantage of Water-Carriage to all Parts of the Kingdom.
Part of the Purchase Money may remain on with the Premises, if required.
For a view of the same, and further Particulars apply to the Auctioneer, in Stony Stratford.

The Northampton Mercury October 31^st 1807

To Millers, Mealmen, &c.
To be SOLD by AUCTION,
By JOHN DAY,
(Under an Assignment for the Benefit of the Creditors),

At the Saracen’s Head Inn, in Old Stratford, in the County of Northampton, on Wednesday the 18^th Day of May next, between the Hours of Four and Six in the Afternoon, subject to such Conditions as will be then and there produced.
ALL that capital, new-erected STEAM and WIND-MILL, situate at OLD STRATFORD aforesaid  on the Banks of the Canal leading from the Grand Junction Canal to Buckingham, with a Piece of Ground adjoining, containing one Acre, or thereabouts.
And also all those THREE COTTAGES or TENEMENTS standing on the Extremity of the above Piece of Ground, and adjoining the West Chester Turnpike-Road, and now in the several Occupations of Joseph Homan, John Tidman, and -----------
The above Mill is extremely well built, and has every Requisite for immediate Use; it will work four Pair of Stones, two Steam and two by Wind, which may be worked either together or separate;
and contain 1000 Quarters of Wheat and 1000 Sacks of Flour, at the same Time. This Mill is situated within a very short Distance of several good Corn-Markets, and, from its Contiguity to the Grand Junction Canal and West Chester Turnpike Road, is extremely desirable to any Person who may wish to carry on an extensive Trade. The Ground adjoining was intended for a Wharf, and is well adapted for that Purpose.
Also that substantial Stone-built and slated MESSUAGE or TENEMENT, with the Garden and small Close of Pasture Land thereunto adjoining, pleasantly situated in OLD STRATFORD aforesaid, and late in the Tenure or Occupation of Mr. Edward Boddington.
Immediate Possession may be had of the Mill and the House lately occupied by Mr. Boddington.
For further Particulars, apply to Mr. HARRIS, Solicitor, Rugby: Messrs. WORLEY, or Mr. CONGREVE, Solicitors, Stony Stratford.

The Northampton Mercury March 12^th 1808

To the CREDITORS of EDWARD BUDDINGION, of Old Stratford, in the County of Northampton. WHEREAS the said EDWARD BODDINGTON hath by Indentures of Lease and bearing Date the 27th and 28th Days of February last conveyed and assigned over all his Estate and Effects to William Butlin, of Rugby, in the County of Warwick, Banker ; Edward Boddington, of Cesters-Over, in the said County of Warwick, Gentleman ; Arthur Capes, of Shrob-Lodge, in the Parish of Passenham, in the said County of Northampton, Gentleman; and William West, of Stony-Stratford, in the County, of Buckingham, Carpenter ; in Trust for the Benefit of themselves and all other the Creditors of the said Edward Boddington, of Old-Stratford aforesaid, who should sign the said Deed, and prove their Debts to the Satisfaction of the said Trustees;

Notice is hereby given,

That the said Trust Deeds are lodged in the Office of Mr. J. F. Congreve, of Stony-Stratford aforesaid, Attorney at Law, for the Signature of the Creditors of the said Edward Boddington, of Old-Stratford aforesaid ; and all the Creditors who shall not execute the said Trust Deed, and prove their Debts to the Satisfaction of the said Trustees within three Months from the Date of the said Indentures, will be excluded the Benefit thereof.—All Persons who stand indebted to the said Edward Boddington, of Old-Stratford aforesaid, are hereby required to pay their respective Debts to the said Trustees or one of them immediately, or they will be sued for the same without further Notice.

The Northampton Mercury March 23rd 1811

To Mealmen, Corn-Factors, Coal-Merchants, Wharfingers &c. &c.
To be SOLD by AUCTION,
By JOHN DAY,

On Thursday the 4^th of April, 1811, at the Saracen’s Head Inn, in Old Stratford, in the County of Northampton, between the Hours of Three and Five in the Afternoon, unless disposed of by Private Contract, of which previous Notice will be given).
ALL that capital, Freehold STEAM and WINDMILL, with a Wharf unto there adjoining, containing about one Acre, with Weighing-engine, Counting Houses, and other convenient Buildings thereon erected, most advantageously situated on the Bank of the Canal called the Buckingham Arm, and adjoining the Great Road from London to West Chester, at OLD STRATFORD aforesaid  59 miles from London.  Also THREE TENEMENTS adjoining the Wharf, very convenient for Persons in the Employment of the Concern; with Stables and Out-buildings thereto belonging, with a good Bakehouse attached to one of the Tenements. A good Stone-built and Slated DWELLING-HOUSE, with a Garden and a Close of Pasture adjoining, containing about one Acre, in the Tenure of Mr. E. Tapp, the present Occupier of the Premises.
The above Mill, which is in the most complete and substantial Repair, four Pair of the best French Stones, two good flour and one Corn-Machine, and is capable of manufacturing from 100 to 200 Sacks of Flour per Week, with Convenience for storing 1000 Quarters of Wheat and 1000 Sacks of Flour.
The Trade of both Mill and Wharf is in a very flourishing State, and may be greatly increased. The Reason of parting with the above is on the account of the Death of the present Occupier’s Father, which renders his Attendance to his Concerns in a distant Part of the Country absolutely Necessary. The Whole of the Stock in Trade, of every Description, may be taken to by a Purchaser at a fair Valuation; and Possession of the Premises had immediately on Completion of the Purchase.
May be viewed by Application to Mr. E. Tapp, at Old Stratford; or to the Auctioneers, in Stony Stratford, and for further Particulars, apply to Mr. P. Walsh, Solicitor, Oxford.

The Northampton Mercury July 1^st 1815

Edw. Boddington Esq. Old Stratford £27 3s 9d Premium Return

The Northampton Mercury Saturday March 28^th 1818
DIED: On Sunday se’nnight, in the 46^th year of his age, Mr. Owen Griffiths, of Old Stratford wharf, in this county; he has left a widow and ten children to lament their irreparable loss.

The Northampton Mercury October 12^th 1816

WANTED, An active LAD, as an APPRENTICE to a MILLER: he will be treated as one of the Family, and will have an Opportunity of obtaining Information and Experience from Attention to the Management of a Concern to a very considerable Extent.
A Premium will be expected; and none but respectable Applications will be attended to.
Address to Messrs. TAPP & BEASANT, Old Stratford Mill, Stony Stratford; if by Letter, Post paid.

The Northampton Mercury January 18^th 1817

Capital Wharf-Grand Junction Canal,
To be LETT,
With immediate Possession, if required,

THE spacious and commodious WHARF, at OLD STRATFORD, near the Town of Stony Stratford, Bucks, commonly called THE OLD STRATFORD WHARF, with dwelling House, counting Houses, Warehouses, Garden, Stables, weighing Machines, and other the Conveniences and Appurtenances to the said Wharf and Premises belonging; consisting of every useful Accommodation for carrying on a large Scope of mercantile Business.
The wharf Yards (which are very spacious and convenient) are inclosed and have the Advantage of a capacious Basin for Boats and Barges within the same. On one Side of the Basin are Warehouses of large Dimensions, with a Crane of great Power for loading and unloading Goods; and annexed to the Warehouses are Storehouse for Salt and Cokes, with capacious arched Vaults under the whole Building. On the opposite Side of the Basin is a lime Wharf, with lime Kilns and lime House; and several well-adapted Conveniences for Boat-building, with a Storehouse for Boat-builders’ Stores and Utensils.
The Whole of the Buildings have been erected within the last eighteen Years, and are in most excellent Repair, and are equal, for the Purposes of an extensive mercantile Concern, to any Situation on the Grand Junction Canal.
For further Particulars, apply to Mr. CONGREVE, Solicitor, Stony Stratford.
Stony Stratford, Jan 15^th, 1817

The Northampton Mercury May 23rd 1818

Capital Wharf, Grand Junction Canal,
To be LETT, or SOLD

THE spacious and commodious WHARF, at OLD STRATFORD, near the Town of Stony Stratford, Bucks, commonly called “THE OLD STRATFORD WHARF”, with the dwelling House, counting Houses, Warehouses, Garden, Stables, weighing Machines, Close of Pasture Land, and other the Conveniences and Appurtenances to the said Wharf and Premises belonging; consisting of every useful Accommodation for carrying on a large Scope of mercantile Business.
The wharf Yards (which are very spacious and convenient) are inclosed and have the Advantage of a capacious Basin for Boats and Barges within the same. On one Side of the Basin are Warehouses of large Dimensions, with a Crane of great Power for loading and unloading Goods; and annexed to the Warehouses are store Houses for Salt and Coke, with extensive Vaults under the whole Building. On the opposite Side of the Basin is a lime Wharf, with lime Kilns and lime House, and several well-adapted Conveniences for Boat-building, with a store House for boat builders’ Stores and Utensils.
The Whole of the Buildings have been erected within the last 19 Years, and are in most excellent Repair, and are equal, for the Purposes of an extensive mercantile Concern, to any Situation on the Grand Junction Canal.
A Tenant may be accommodated with immediate Possession, if required, on taking the Boats, Stock of Coals, Coke, Salt and other Stores on the Premises at a fair Valuation.
For further Particulars, and to treat for the Estate, apply to Mr. CONGREVE, Solicitor, Stony Stratford.
Stony Stratford, 22^nd May, 1818

The Northampton Mercury September 5^th 1818

TO THE BENEVOLENT.

OWEN GRIFFITH, who filled the Situation of Clerk to the OLD STRATFORD WHARF COMPANY, for sixteen Years, died a short Time ago, and has left a Family of ten Children, six under ten Years of Age. His Income, which arose entirely from his Salary, of Course, ceased with his Life, in consequence of which, the Widow and Children are totally unprovided for. The Friends of the Family, are desirous to place the Widow in some Situation, that may enable her to bring up her Children in a comfortable Manner, which, with every feeling of a tender Mother, she is anxious to do, and with this View they venture to solicit the Assistance of those, who have it in the Power, to contribute for so benevolent a Purpose.
Subscriptions will be thankfully received at thee Town and County Bank, Northampton; and also at, the Bank of Messrs. Oliver, & Co. Stony Stratford, and Messrs. Box & Co. Buckingham.

The following Gentlemen form the Committee for the receiving and appropriating the Subscriptions:- J. C. Mansel, Esq. and the Rev. Henry Mansel, Cosgrove; Messrs. J. Thorne, Ewd. Tapp, and Richard Beasant, Old Stratford; and Mr. M. Stubbs, and Mr. D. Sharpe, Northampton

The Northampton Mercury November 9^th 1822

Capital Wharf, Grand Junction Canal,
To be LETT, or SOLD

THE spacious and commodious WHARF, at OLD STRATFORD, near the Town of Stony Stratford, Bucks, commonly called “THE OLD STRATFORD WHARF”, with the dwelling House, counting Houses, Warehouses, Garden, Stables, weighing Machines, Close of Pasture Land, and other the Conveniences and Appurtenances to the said Wharf and Premises belonging; consisting of every useful Accommodation for carrying on a large Scope of Mercantile Business.
The wharf Yards (which are very spacious and convenient) are inclosed and have the Advantage of a capacious Basin for Boats and Barges within the same. On one Side of the Basin are four Warehouses of large Dimensions, with a Crane of great Power for loading and unloading Goods; and annexed to the Warehouses are store Houses for Salt and Coke, with extensive arched Vaults under the whole Building. On the opposite Side of the Basin is a lime Wharf, with lime Kilns and lime Houses, and store House for Boat Builders Stores and Utensils.
The Whole of the Buildings have been erected within the last 20 Years or thereabouts, and are in most excellent Repair, and are equal if not superior, for the Purposes of an extensive mercantile Concern, to any Situation on the Grand Junction Canal.
The Boats and other Stores on the Premises may be had by a Purchaser or Tenant, at a fair Valuation.
Immediate Possession may be had.
For further Particulars, and to treat for the Estate, apply to Mr. J. F. CONGREVE, Solicitor, Stony Stratford.
Stony Stratford, 6^th November, 1822

The Northampton Mercury October 25^th 1823

OLD  STRATFORD  WHARF.

MESSRS HARRISON, OLIVER YORK & KITELEE, RETURN Thanks to their Friends and the Public for the Favours conferred upon them as General WHARFINGERS ever since the Formation of the Canal, and acquainted them that they have DISPOSED of the said Concern to Messrs. JOHNSON & LITCHFIELD, whom they beg to recommend, and trust they will merit a Continuance of that Support enjoyed by them for so many Years.
The Debts owing to Messrs. H. & Co. to be paid at the Bank of OLIVERS & YORK, Stony Stratford; or to Messrs. JOHNSON & LITCHFIELD, at the Wharf, Old Stratford.

OLD STRATFORD WHARF.

MESSRS. JOHNSON & LITCHFIELD respectfully inform the Friends of Messrs. HARRISON & Co. and the Public, that they have TAKEN and ENTERED upon the above CONCERN, and hope to merit a Continuance of their Favours, assuring them that a Stock of the very best Quality of COALS, SALT, COKE, and LIME, shall always be kept, and every Attention paid to their Commands.
Extensive Warehouses and Cellars on the Spot, to deposit any Grain or Goods committed to their Charge.
Messrs. J. & L. beg to say that the Weighing Machine has undergone a complete State of Repair.

The Northampton Mercury July 29^th 1826

To be SOLD by PRIVATE CONTRACT,

A Capital STEAM and WINDMILL MALTING, WHARF, DWELLING MOUSE, and FOUR COTTAGES, situate at OLD STRATFORD, in the County of Northampton, on a collateral Branch of the Grand Junction Canal Navigation; within 13 Miles of the Town of Northampton, about seven Miles from Buckingham and Towcester, and within Half a Mile of Stony Stratford, and adjoining the Great West Chester or Holyhead Turnpike Road.
This valuable Property consists of spacious Wharf Yard, bounded on two Sides by lofty stone Walls; to the Front by the said Turnpike Road, and on the other Side by the said Canal ; within the Yard, and adjoining the Canal, is situated  the Steam and Wind Mill which contains Four Pair of good French Stones dressing Mills, store  Chambers counting  House, weighing Machines, Stables &c. also malting Offices, which will steep 10 or 12 Quarters  at Time;  and having upper Floors wherein 1,000 or 1.200 Quarters of Corn may be stowed.
Also a substantial and comfortable dwelling House (a great Part of which has been recently rebuilt). fronting to the Turnpike Road, and immediately communicating with the Wharf Yard; containing two Parlours, four bed Rooms, Kitchen, back Kitchen, and other Conveniences, with Garden adjoining. Also FOUR COTTAGES adjoining the dwelling House, two at each End and which an occupied by Workmen employed on the Estate.
The several Businesses of Miller, Maltster, Corn Dealer, and Corn Merchant, are now carrying on to a considerable Extent, and are capable of much Improvement.
The Whole Concern it now in the Occupation of Mr. Edward Tapp, (with whose Permission it may be viewed at any Time), and who relinquishes it solely on Account of ill Health. A Good-will will be expected.
Immediate Possession may he had on proper Terms.
For further Particulars, and to treat for the Purchase, apply (if by letter, Post paid), to Messrs. AMORY & COLES. Solicitors, Throckmorton Street, London; or to Mr. CONGREVE, Solicitor, Stratford, Bucks. 26^th July, 1826

The Northampton Mercury August 19^th 1826

On Monday last, at Old Stratford, of a decline, in his 42d year, Mr. Edw. Tapp, mealman, &c.

The Northampton Mercury September 23^rd 1826

In the Executorship pf EDWARD TAPP,
deceased.

ALL persons who stand indebted to the Estate of EDWARD TAPP, late of OLD STRATFORD MILL, in the County of Northampton, Miller and Mealman, deceased, are hereby requested to pay the Account of their several Debts to Mrs. Maria Tapp, the Widow and Executrix of the Deceased; or to Mr. Charles Mullis, who is duly authorized to receive the same.
By Order of the Executrix,
J. P. CONGREVE.
Stony Stratford, 31^st August, 1826

The Northampton Mercury June 16^th 1827

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE.
FREEHOLD STEAM and WIND MILL,
MALTING, DWELLING, COTTAGES, &c.
To be SOLD by AUCTION
By WINSTANLEY & SONS,

At the Cock Inn, Stony Stratford, on Friday the 13^th July, at Four o’Clock in the Afternoon, subject to such Conditions as shall be there produced.
A Valuable FREEHOLD ESTATE; consisting of a capital Steam and Wind Mill, containing four Pair of good French Stones, with dressing Mills, store Chambers, counting  House, weighing Machines, Stables, also malting Offices, capable of wetting ten or twelve Quarters  of Corn, together with a substantial and comfortable  Dwelling, with Garden and four Cottages, and a Spacious WHARF YARD, the Whole advantageously situate for carrying on an extensive Trade in Coals, Corn, Meal, Malt, &c. being placed on a collateral Branch of the GRAND JUNCTION CANAL, at OLD STRATFORD, in the County of Northampton, close to the Market Town of Stony Stratford, within 13 Miles of Northampton, seven of Buckingham and Towcester, adjoining the Great West Chester and Holyhead Turnpike Road, and about 53 Miles from London.
To be viewed by applying on the Premises, where and at Place of Sale, printed Particulars may be had; Particulars also of Mr. Congreve, Solicitor, Stony Stratford; at the Inns at Northampton, Towcester, and Buckingham; of Messrs. Amory & Coles, Solicitors, Throckmorton Street; at the Corn Exchange Coffee Houses, Mark Lane; at the Mart; and of Winstanley & Sons, Paternoster Row.

The Northampton Mercury July 28^th 1827

Neat HOUSHOLD FURNITURE, &c. &c.
To be SOLD by AUCTION,
By John Day & Son,

On the Premises of the late Mr. EDW. TAPP, Miller and Maltster, OLD STRATFORD, Northamptonshire.
THE neat HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, WAGGONS, CARTS, HORSE HARNESS, and upwards of 600 CORN SACKS, with various other EFFECTS,
The Day of Sale and further Particulars will appear in next Week’s Paper.

The Northampton Mercury August 4th 1827

Valuable Household Furniture, Waggons, Carts, and Effects.
To be SOLD by AUCTION,
By John Day & Son,

On Wednesday and Thursday, the 15^th and 16^th of August, 1827, on the Premises of the late Mr. EDW. TAPP, Miller and Maltster, OLD STRATFORD, Northamptonshire.
COMPRISING the neat HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, and EFFECTS, which will be described in Catalogues; also one Waggons, two Carts, one Cart for Flour, nine-inch Tire, five-year-old cart Horse, Gears for five Horses, new Chaffing box, six Wheelbarrows, four sack Barrows, Flour Scales, and Weights, four iron Corn Shovels, 24 mill Bits, three large east-iron Pulleys, Grindstone and Frame, upward of 600 Sacks &c. &c. with various other Effects.
The Sale to commence at Eleven o’Clock.

The Northampton Mercury November 10^th 1827

MARRIAGES: On the 23d ult. At Cosgrove church, in this county, by the Rev. H. L. Mansel, Matthias March, Esq. Russian Vice-Consul, at Gosport, to Anna-Maria, widow of the late Mr. Edward Tapp, of Old Stratford.

The Northampton Mercury May 10^th 1828

Capital Steam and Wind Mill,
Large and commodious MALTHOUSE, extensive
COAL and TIMBER WHARF,
DWELLING HOUSE, &c.
OLD STRATFORD, Northamptonshire,
To be SOLD by AUCTION
By Mr. Durham,

At the Cock Inn, Stony Stratford, Bucks, on Friday the 30^th Day of May, 1828, at Four o’Clock in the Afternoon, subject to such Conditions as will then be produced, unless previously disposed of by Private Contract,
ALL that substantial, FREEHOLD, brick-cased STEAM and WIND MILL, with an excellent Steam Engine, and four Pair of capital French Stones; dressing and bolting Machines, large and commodious corn and meal Chambers, and every necessary Appendage for an extensive Trade. Also a very capital MALTHOUSE, with a Cistern to hold 30 Quarters, Floor 109 Feet by 22, and Malt and Barley Chamber over the Whole: likewise a capacious COAL and TIMBR WHARF; capital MESSUAGE or DWELLING HOUSE, with two double Cottages adjoining; counting House, weighing Machine, Stables, Pigsties, Garden, &c. &c.
The Buildings have been erected within a few Years, and are in a complete State of Repair.
The Premises are situate at OLD STRATFORD, Northamptonshire, about Half a Mile from Stony Stratford, seven from Buckingham and Towcester, and thirteen from Northampton, and adjoining the West Chester Turnpike Road and the Grand Junction Canal.
For Particulars, and to treat for the same, apply to Mr. THORNE, or Mr. DURHAM, Old Stratford, who will show the Premises. Printed Particulars may also be had at the Place of Sale; Cobham Arms, Buckingham, Talbot, Towcester; Angel, Northampton; Swan, Newport Pagnell; Goat, Woburn; Crown, Dunstable; George, Little Brickhill; and Mr. E. M. Rixson, Solicitors, Jewin Street, Aldgate, London.

The Northampton Mercury March 21^st 1829

VALUABLE
Freehold Wharf, Malting House,
TIMBER YARD,
CORN MILL, and RESIDENCE,
On the BANK of the
Grand Junction Canal at Old Stratford,
Northamptonshire,

To be SOLD by AUCTION,
By Mr. Hoggart,

At the Cock Inn, Stony Stratford, on Wednesday the 25^th of March, 1829, at four o’Clock,
A Very desirable FREEHOLD PROPERTY, adapted to an extensive and lucrative Concern in the Meal and Corn Trade, embracing also the Timber Trade and Malting, most eligibly situate in Front of the navigable Grand Junction Canal, one Mile from Stony Stratford; consisting of large and commodious corn and meal Chambers, Malt-house, 109 Feet in Length, with Granaries over; capacious coal and timber Wharfs, a capital brick-cased Windmill, driving four Pairs of Stones, with the Auxiliary of a powerful Steam Engine; excellent Dwelling House, two double Cottages, and Out-buildings, the Whole erected at an Expense exceeding £5,000, late in the Occupation of Mr. Tapp, and of which immediate Possession may be had.
May be viewed, and Particulars had of Mr. Rixon, Solicitor, Jewry Street, Aldgate; at the Swan, Newport Pagnell, George, Northampton; Place of Sale; at the Auction Mart; and of Mr. Hoggart, 62, Old Broad Street, Royal Exchange, London.

The Northampton Mercury August 1^st 1829

NOTICE is hereby given, That the PARTNERSHIP lately subsisting between the Undersigned, and carried on at OLD STRATFORD WHARF, in the County of Northampton, under the Firm of “JOHNSON & LITCHFIELD” was DISSOLVED on the sixteenth Day of July last by mutual Consent.
Witness our Hands this Twenty-fifth Day of July, One Thousand Eight Hundred and Twenty Nine.
EDWD. JOHNSON
W.W.S. LITCHFIELD.
Witness ROBERT HARDING

EDWD. JOHNSON

EMBRACES the present Opportunity to return his Thanks to his Friends and the Public for their Support during his Partnership with Mr. Litchfield, and informs them he has TAKEN to the WHOLE CONCERN at OLD STRATFORD WHARF, on his own Account, where he hopes to meet with a Continuance of their Favours, which it will be his constant Endeavour to merit.
All Persons having any Claim upon the late Form of “Johnson & Litchfield,” will be paid by Edward Johnson. And all Persons who stand indebted to the said Firm, are requested to pay their respective Amounts without Delay to the said Edward Johnson.
Old Stratford Wharf, July 21, 1829

The Northampton Mercury December 15^th 1832

TO BE LET,
And may be entered upon immediately,
Either together or separately,

A Very superior MALTING, recently entirely new built; with extensive Granary and Garners, spacious floor to Kiln, well-proportioned cistern, &c. and a substantial brick-built, Corn WINDMILL, fitted up in the best manner, including four pair of French stones, corn and meal chambers, bolting, smut, and dressing machines, &c. and to which a STEAM ENGINE is attached.
Also a modern built respectable Family Residence, which may be rented with either the Mill or the Malting,
There are also two roomy TENEMENTS adjoining, suited for the dwellings of the working Maltster and Miller.
Stables, large garden, &c. if required by either of the Tenants.
The above is situated on the banks of the Grand Junction Canal, surrounded by numerous good markets, and excellent roads, and offers an opportunity rarely to be met with.
For particulars apply (if by letter, post paid), to Mr. JOHNSON, Navigation Wharf, Old Stratford, or to J. HARRISON, Agent, Buckingham.

The Northampton Mercury January 12^th 1833

TO BE LET,
AND MAY BE ENTERED UPON IMMEDIATELY, EITHER
TOGETHER OR SEPARATELY,

A Very Superior MALTING, recently entirely new built, with extensive Granary and Garners, spacious Floor to KLin, well-proportioned Cistern, &c. and a substantial brick-built Corn WINDMILL, fitted up in the best manner, including four pair of French stones, corn and meal chambers, bolting, smut, and dressing machines, &c. and to which a STEAM ENGINE is attached.
Also a modern built respectable Family RESIDENCE , which may be rented with either the Mill or the Malting.
There are also two roomy TENEMENTS adjoining, suited for the dwellings of the working Maltster or the Miller.
Stables, large garden, &c. if required by either of the Tenants.
The above is situated on the banks of the Grand Junction Canal, surrounded by  numerous good markets, and excellent roads, and offers an opportunity rarely to be met with.
For particulars, apply (if by letter, post paid), to Mr. JOHNSON, Navigation Wharf, Old Stratford; or to J. HARRISON, Agent, Buckingham.

The Northampton Mercury March 19^th 1836

TO BE LET,
WITH IMMEDIATE POSSESSION,

THAT old-established WIND & STEAM CORN MILL, situate at OLD STRATFORD, Northamptonshire, recently fitted up with patent sails and fan-tail; containing six floors, with excellent flour garners, and corn chambers; four pairs of superior French stones, two of which are worked by wind and two by steam; capital 12-horse power steam-engine, in good condition; smutt machine, and two dressing machines. The whole is in thorough repair, and capable of working from 100 to 120 sacks per week. A good stone-built and sash-fronted DWELLING HOUSE, containing kitchen, wash house, two parlours, two bedrooms, two attics, and every convenience; large garden, pump, and well of excellent water, stable &c.
The premises are situate about a quarter of a mile from Stony Stratford, adjoining the Holyhead road, and an arm of the Grand Junction Canal, from which there is a landing place close to the mill.
Apply (if by letter, postage paid), to Mr. JOHNSON, Old Stratford Wharf; or to Messrs. DURHAM, Land Agents, Old Stratford and Stony Stratford.

The Northampton Mercury March 11^th 1837

TO BE SOLD BY PRIVATE CONTRACT.

A Capital high-pressure STEAM-ENGINE, of 12 horse power, in complete, repair; also two pair of French Stones, the Dressing Machines and Machinery for Steam and Wind Mills, either separately or together, and standing in the New Wharf Yard, Old Stratford, Northamptonshire.
For particulars, apply to Mr. JOHNSON, Old Stratford Wharf, or Mr. WM. DAY, Auctioneer &c. Stony Stratford.

The Northampton Mercury June 10^th 1837

OLD STRATFORD, Northamptonshire.

To MILLERS, MILLWRIGHTS, CARPENTERS, & OTHERS.
A CAPITAL STEAM-ENGINE,
Of 12 horse power;
FOUR PAIR of FRENCH STONES, &c. &c.
TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION,
By Mr. W. DAY

On Wednesday, June 21^st, 1837, at Eleven o’clock on the premises, OLD STRATFORD WHARF, the property of Mr. EWD. JOHNSON, in the following lots:-

In a short time will be SOLD, part of the MATERIALS of the WIND & STEAM MILLS, in lots, of which sue notice will be given.

The Northampton Mercury November 11^th 1837

MARRIED. At Calverton, Bucks, on Monday the 6^th inst. By the Rev. J. Sleath, D.D. Sub-Dean to Her Majesty’s Chapels Royal, Mr. John Sleath, printer, &c. of Stony Stratford, to Sarah Ann, eldest daughter of Mr. Edward Johnson, of Old Stratford Wharf.

The Northampton Mercury July 14^th 1838

TO BE SOLD BY PRIVATE CONTRACT,

All THAT Freehold, old-established WHARF, situate at OLD STRATFORD, in the county of Northampton, comprising a very good DWELLING-HOUSE, with a well-cultivated garden attached, large wharf-yard on the banks of the canal, two capacious warehouses with granaries over, and very extensive arched vaults underneath, built with brick and paved, with stove lime kilns, stabling for three horses, with lofts over, and paddock containing about an acre, more or less, the whole in the occupation of Mr. Edward Johnson.
These premises are well situated, being about one mile from the Grand Junction Canal, on the branch leading from Cosgrove to Birmingham, and three miles from the Wolverton Station, on the London to Birmingham Railway, close to which the Grand Junction Canal passes, and are with in an easy distance of several good market towns, viz. one mile from Stony Stratford, seven from Newport Pagnell, eight from Buckingham, seven from Towcester, and 14 from Northampton.
The Property is very desirable to a general merchant, who might, in conjunction with coal trade, advantageously carry on an extensive Timber and Iron trade. The cellarage would contain a great number of barrels, and is well adapted for the business of a wholesale dealer in Beer and Porter.
For a view of the premises apply to the Tenant; and to treat for the same to Mr. John Garrard, Solicitor, Olney; or to Mr. E. A. Worley, Solicitor, Stony Stratford.

The Northampton Mercury May 29^th 1841

To Merchants, Timber Dealer, Coal Merchants, & others.
TO BE LET,
With possession at Midsummer next,

All THAT Freehold, old-established WHARF, on a Branch of the Grand Junction Canal, commonly known as OLD STRATFORD WHARF
STONY STRATFORD, BUCKS;

Comprising a very  superior water-side Warehouses, 125 feet in length, by 24 feet in breath, with four very spacious floors, for stowage of grain or other merchandize requiring dry warehouse room, salt house, coke house, &c. a fine landing place in the centre of the buildings, with crane and other conveniences, and superior arched cellars beneath the whole; stable, lime kiln, &c. The yard, which is very large, is capable of containing a very considerable quantity of coals, besides timber, iron, or any other goods which may require out-door room. The dwelling-house, is most pleasantly situate, and is very conveniently fitted up. The garden is excellent, and there is a Paddock adjoining the yard. The Basin is capable of holding a great number of boats, being 300 feet in length, the whole contains two acres or thereabouts.
This property is situated only two miles from the central station on the London & Birmingham Railway at Wolverton, is exempt from the payment of toll at the gate on the Old Stratford Bridge, and is within easy distances from the market towns of Buckingham, Towcester, and Newport Pagnell. The parochial rates are very low.
For particulars, apply to Mr. John Durham, Land Surveyor, Land Agent and Auctioneer, Stony Stratford, Bucks.

The Northampton Mercury September 10^th 1842

TO BE LET,
And entered on immediately,

A Large MALTING, joining the Canal, at OLD STRATFORD, Northamptonshire, capable of wetting from Ten to Twelve Quarters, late in the occupation of Mr. F. Smith, of Loughton, who has retired from business.
For particulars, apply to Mr. Johnson, Stony Stratford Mills.

The Northampton Mercury July 22^nd 1843

TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION,
(By direction of the Assignees of Messrs. Oliver and York,)

At the Cock Hotel, Stony Stratford, on Friday, the 11^th day of August, 1843, at Two o’clock in the Afternoon, in the following lots:

Lot 26. ONE undivided THIRD PART of an old-established freehold WHARF, situate at OLD STRATFORD, in the county of Northampton, comprising a good Residence, extensive Warehouses, large Wharf-yard and Close of Pasture Land, with a cut running into Buckingham Branch of the Grand Junction Canal.
These premises possess every convenience for carrying on an extensive trade, and are exempt from payment of toll on Old Stratford Bridge.

The Northampton Mercury November 22^nd 1845

TO AGRICULTURISTS.

WARRENTED Genuine PERUVIAN GUANO MANURE, on Sale at Old Stratford Wharf, Toll free, with all printed particulars as to use Gratis.

Price Five Guineas per Ton.

Philip Johnson, Agent to the Nottingham, Derby, Lincoln, and Leicestershire Manure Company.

The Northampton Mercury February 7^th 1846

TO AGRICULTURISTS & OTHERS

MESSRS. ALLIN, ROBINSON & CO’S powerfully FERTILIZING NIGHT-SOIL, guaranteed to be genuine in quality, conveniently packed in sacks, 2 cwt. each. For agricultural purposes, 5 cwt. per acre; for gardening, 2lbs per square rood. Price, Six Guineas per ton, with directions, gratis.
To be had at Great Linford and Old Stratford Wharfs.
G. S. HIVES
PHILIP JOHNSON Agents.
Feb. 5, 1846

The Northampton Mercury October 9^th 1847

TO BE LET
AND ENTERED UPON IMMEDIATELY,

An excellent MALTING, capable of wetting eighteen quarters, situated at OLD STRATFORD, Northamptonshire; the Buckingham Branch of the Grand Junction Canal running by it. Apply to Mr. Edward Johnson, Stony Stratford Mill.

The Northampton Mercury November 2^nd 1850

TO BE LET. And entered upon immediately. A Capital MALTING, capable of wetting upwards of 13 Quarters, situated at OLD STRATFORD, Northamptonshire, adjoining the Buckingham Branch of the Grand Junction Canal. Apply to Mr. E. Johnson, of Stony Stratford Mill.

The Northampton Mercury October 2^nd 1852

TO BE LET,
With immediate Possession,

A MALTING, capable of wetting 13 quarters, situated on the Arm of the Grand Junction Canal, at OLD STRATFORD,
For particulars, apply to Mr. Johnson, at Old Stratford Wharf.

The Northampton Mercury June 28th 1856

OLD STRATFORD

In the Parish of COSGROVE, Northamptonshire.

TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION,
By Mr. DURHAM,

At the BULL INN, in STONY STRATFORD, on MONDAY, the 7^th day of JULY, 1856, at Seven o’clock in the Evening, by direction of the Proprietor, who is retiring from the business, and under Conditions to be produced.
THAT very Valuable FREEHOLD PROPERTY, situate at OLD STRATFORD, on the bank of the Buckingham branch of the Grand Union Canal, and adjoining the Holyhead Road, comprising an excellent DWELLING HOUSE, with large Garden attached; MALTINGHOUSE, with Leaden Cistern, capable of wetting 25 quarters. The floor of the Kiln is 23 feet by 22, and the Malting floors are 117 feet by 22, with excellent Granaries over the same, 129 feet by 22. There is also a capital Brick cased and Slated Corn Warehouse, with large Chambers over the same; detached Counting-house with  Weighting Machine, recently put into excellent repair; capacious Coal and Timber Wharves, Stabling for six horses, Piggeries, &c.
And also TWO roomy COTTAGES or Tenements, and BAKEHOUSE.
The whole of the Buildings are in a good state of repair, and there is a Pump and Well of excellent Water in the Garden, close to the Kitchen and the Malting.

The Parochial Rates are very moderate.

Part of the purchase money may remain on Security of the Estate, if required.
Further particulars may be had at the Inns in the neighbourhood; of J. F. Congreve, Esq., Solicitor; or Mr. Durham, Land Agent, Auctioneer, &c. Stony Stratford and Wheat Sheaf, Daventry.

The Northampton Mercury August 18^th 1860

OLD STRATFORD in the Parish of Cosgrove,
Northamptonshire.
All those Valuable FREEHOLD WHARVES
MALTING, GRANARIES, TIMBER YARD,
And Genteel RESIDENCE,

On the bank of the Buckingham branch of the Grand Union Canal, within a quarter of a mile from Stony Stratford,

TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION,
By Mr. JNO. ROBBINS,

At the SWAN INN, OLD STRATFORD, on MONDAY, the 27^th day of AUGUST, 1860, at Five o’clock in the Evening, by direction of the Proprietor, who is retiring from Business, and under conditions to be produced at the time of Sale;

COMPRISING that very valuable Freehold PROPERTY situate at OLD STRATFORD, Northamptonshire, on the Bank of the Buckingham Branch of the Grand Junction Canal, adjoining the Holyhead Road, and comprises  an excellent DWELLING HOUSE, with large garden attached; Malt House, with cemented cistern, capable of wetting 25 quarters. The floor of the kiln is 23 feet by 22, and the malting floors are 117 feet by 22, with excellent Granaries over the same, 129 feet by 22. There is also a capital brick cased and slated Corn Warehouse, with large chambers over the same. Detached counting-house with  weighting machine, recently put into excellent repair. Capacious coal and timber Wharves, Stabling for six horses, Piggeries, &c. And also TWO roomy COTTAGES or Tenements, and Bakehouse. The whole of the buildings are in a good state of repair, and there is
a pump and well of excellent water in the garden, close to the Kitchen and the malting. The parochial rates are very moderate. Part of the purchase money may remain on security of the estate if required.
For further particulars, enquire on the Premises, or of the Auctioneer, Stony Stratford

The Northampton Mercury March 22^nd 1862

OLD STRATFORD in the Parish of Cosgrove,
Northamptonshire.
All those Valuable FREEHOLD WHARVES
MALTING, GRANARIES, TIMBER YARD,
And Genteel RESIDENCE,

On the bank of the Buckingham branch of the Grand Union Canal, within a quarter of a mile from Stony Stratford,

TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION,
By Mr. JNO. ROBBINS,

At the COCK HOTEL, STONY STRATFORD, on WEDNESDAY, the 26th day of MARCH, 1862, at Five o’clock in the Evening, by direction of the Trustees of Mr. EDWARD JOHNSON, deceased, and under conditions to be produced at time of Sale.
THE Property comprises an excellent DWELLING HOUSE, with large garden attached; malthouse, with cemented cistern, capable of wetting 25 quarters. The flour of the kiln is 23 feet by 22, and the malting floors are 117 feet by 22, with excellent granaries over the same, 129 feet by 22. There is also a capital brick cased and slated corn warehouse, with large chambers over the same; detached counting-house with  weighting machine, recently put into excellent repair. Capacious coal and timber wharves, stabling for six horses, piggeries, &c. And also TWO roomy COTTAGES or Tenements, and BAKEHOUSE.
There is a pump and well of excellent water in the garden, close to the Kitchen and the malting. The parochial rates are very moderate.
The Property is most advantageously situated at Old Stratford, on the bank of the Buckingham Branch of the Grand Junction Canal. It also adjoins the Turnpike Road from Stony Stratford to Towcester, and is of very easy access to and from the surrounding neighbourhood. Its central situation makes it a very eligible property for a large business being carried on, and the accommodation such as is not often met with.

Immediate possession may be had.

For further particulars enquire of Mr. Bent, Stony Stratford, Mr. Parrott, Solicitor, or the Auctioneer, Stony Stratford, on application to whom the premises can be viewed.

The Northampton Mercury May 20^th 1898

To WHARFINGERS, MILLERS, and OTHERS,
OLD STRATFORD, adjoining Stony Stratford, Bucks.,
 Messrs. DURHAM, GOTTO, and SAMUEL,
 Include in their SALE of PROPERTIES,

 At the COCK HOTEL, Stony Stratford, on THURSDAY NEXT, MAY 26th, at Five o'clock.
The Valuable FREEHOLD WHARF PREMISES, with DWELLING HOUSE, adjoining the Grand Junction Canal. The Buildings in the yard include a large brick and stone-built building, originally a steam mill, containing four flours and loft, and is 50ft. long; a store 87ft. by 22ft., with loft above; a counting-house, and five ton weigh-bridge.
 Conditions produced at Sale, and further particulars. Messrs. J. and E. T. WORLEY, Solicitors, Stony Stratford.

The Northampton Mercury June 3^rd 1898

PROPERTY SALE. The first property offered was that belonging to Mr. W. A. Robinson, of Old Stratford, the four cottages in the High-street, Stony Stratford, let at rents amounting to £41 12s. (the landlord paying rates) were sold to Mr. J. Boughton, Mill-lane for £605. The Old Stratford property, consisting of valuable wharf premises, two dwelling-houses, and five cottages, were not sold, being withdrawn at a total of £1,175. Fifteen plots of building land at Old Stratford varying in area from 683 square yards in Lot 1 to 894 square yards in Lot 15, were not sold.