The Universal British Directory of Trade, Commerce, and Manufacture 1790-1798
Publication started in 1790 and the Volumes were issued in the years up to 1798. The Sherington entry is in Volume 4SHERRINGTON, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE,
Is fifty-three miles from London, in the turnpike-road leading from Newport-Pagnell to Wellingborough; is noted for bone-lace, and a large manufactory of royal matting, great quantities of which are sent weekly to London. The lady of the late rector, the Rev. Mr. Barton, left 300l to pew and beautify the church. A foot post every day, from Newport to Olney, calls at the King’s Head, Sherrington to bring and receive letters. The following are the principal inhabitants:
GENTLEMAN.
Smith Dryden, (F.) Gent.
CLERGY.
Cromleholme Rev. Alex. Rector
TRADERS, &c.
Attwood William, (F.) Taylor
Britain John, Matmaker
Cripps Thomas, Grocer and Joiner
Joice Joseph, Matmaker
Joice Samuel, Matmaker
Knight Richard, Matmaker
Richards John, (F.) Innkeeper, & Nursery and Seedsman, (King's Head)
Rogers John, Carrier
Rose George, (F.) Grocer and Draper
Simco John, Blacksmith
Slayter Joseph, (F.) Victualler, (Swan)
Tandy Thomas, (F.) Matmaker and Laceman
Tandy Richard, (F.) Matmaker
Tarry John, Matmaker
Tompson William, (F.) Matmaker
Umney William, (F.) Matmaker
Umney Thomas, (F.) Matmaker
Warr William, (F.) Wheelwright
Note: It is believed that (F.) indicates a Freeholder
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