The “Gentleman's Magazine”, v.80 pt.1 (1810) p.390

“At an advanced age, much respected, Mr. Robert Outram, sen. of Grindleford-bridge, Derbyshire, an eminent horse-dealer.”

Editor's Note: Robert's Will says he lived at Nether Padley. He died on 7th March 1810, aged 74 and was buried at Eyam. I don't know what especially he may have achieved to have his death recorded in this prestigious publication - unless it was dealing in thoroughbreds for the gentry!

The Derbyshire Times, Wednesday, July 21, 1869 (p.3)

Sad Case of Drowning.- Several children, living at Grindleford Bridge, left home about eight o'clock on Friday morning to go to school. The nearest way is by a footpath bordering on the river Derwent. Instead of going straight to school, they stayed to bathe near home, being persuaded to do so by the boy who, unfortunately, lost his life. The boy's name is Jno. Garlick, only son of Mr. Garlick, foreman at Mr. Booth's tan-yard, Goatscliffe. The body was found in 15 or 20 minutes by Mr. Booth's men, but life was quite extinct. Mr Garlick had gone to Sheffield. An inquest was held on the body of the deceased, at the Red Lion Inn, Grindleford bridge, on Saturday, before A.O. Brookes, Esq, deputy-coroner. The boy was 12 years of age. Verdict, “Accidentally drowned whilst bathing in the River Derwent.”
[Contributed by David Turner]

Editor's note: John Garlick, of Goatscliffe, was buried 18th July 1869 at Eyam, aged 12; with the comment that he was “drowned in Derwent - entered afterwards by me, JG” [JG being John Green, Incumbent]

Belper News and Derbyshire Telephone, May 14, 1915 (p.3)

GRINDLEFORD BEREAVED.

TWO OLDEST INHABITANTS PASS AWAY.

It is with regret we have to announce the death of the two oldest inhabitants of Grindleford, Mr Roger Bowering and Mr Geo. Cooper, senr., both of whom passed away the other day within a few hours of each other. Mr Roger Bowering was born in Grindleford 85 years ago, and has resided in the village ever since. He was the oldest member of the Grindleford Bridge Friendly Society, and lived at one time 45 years in the same house. Mr Bowering was employed for many years at the old Tannery, Grindleford, now extinct. He was well liked and respected, and with the exception of a little deafness kept his faculties till the last. He had been in failing health for some months, however. Mr Bowering was buried at Eyam. The chief mourners were:- Mr and Mrs Wm. Bowering (son and daughter-in-law), Mr and Mrs H. Middleton, Mr and Mrs H. Salt (daughters and sons-in-law), Mrs Joe Outram, of Eyam (granddaughter), Edmund Sydney and Ivy Middleton, Annie Salt, Annie Bowering (grand-children), Mr Geo. Platts (nephew), Misses Maria Godfrey and Amy Clark (nieces). The bearers were:- Messrs J. Bannerman, John Bowering, Wager, Geo. Hodgkinson, Wm. Kenyon, J. Buxton, senr., John Swift and Geo. Thompson. Wreaths were sent by:- Mr and Mrs Salt, Mr and Mrs Middleton, Mrs Joe Outram, Miss Nowill, of Sheffield, and also flowers from the grandchildren. Amongst his old friends present were:- Mrs Buxton, Mrs Charlesworth, Mr Norman Marples, Mr and Mrs E. Bowering, Mr and Mrs J. Bowering, Mrs Tom Bowering, Mrs John Bowering, Miss Bowering, Mrs J. Swift, Mrs Wain and Mrs F. Morton.

Mr Geo. Cooper, senr., who was 87 years, was born at Leam, near Grindleford, but at an early age came to reside in the village, where he has lived ever since up to a few weeks ago, when his son, Mr Arthur Cooper, moved his abode to Fulwood, Sheffield. Mr Cooper, being a farmer, owned a good deal of land and property in and around Grindleford. He was a prominent member and trustee of the Chapel, Grindleford, being also the second only to Mr Roger Bowering as the oldest member of the Grindleford Bridge Friendly Society. He was also interred at Eyam. The chief mourners were:- Mr and Mrs A. Cooper (son and daughter-in-law), Mrs A. Young (daughter), Mr and Mrs G. Cooper, junr. (son and daughter-in-law), Mrs Wm. Cooper (daughter-in-law), Mr E. Bridge (grandson), Miss Cooper (grand-daughter), Miss M. Cooper (grand-daughter), Master Geo. Cooper (grandson), Mrs Davis (niece), and Mr Nodder. The bearers were:- Messrs F. Wain P. Kenyon, J. Mosley, Wm. Mosley, E. Bowering, J. Bannerman, J Swift and S. Crossland. Mr H.R. Crossland, C.C., J.P., of Padley, and Mr Thos. Outram, junr., followed their old friend. Wreaths were sent by the children, the grandchildren, Mr and Mrs Joel Cooper, Mr and Mrs Nodder, and Rev. and Mrs Hill.

Forty-eight members of the Grindleford Bridge Friendly Society followed their two old colleagues to the grave in full regalia, and included Messrs Saml. White of Eckington, A. Smith, J. Dronfield, Allan Slater, Geo. Hodgkinson, Jas. and H. Outram, Geo. Warhurst, C. Priestley, M. Kenyon, Geo. Outram, Chas Smith, J. Sutton and T. Bowering.

The Derbyshire Times, Saturday, January 20th, 1923

Eyam, Stoney Middleton, Calver, and Grindleford.

A whist drive was held in Grindleford Schoolroom on Friday, last week, in aid of the Football Club. Mr. J. Sutton acted as M.C., and Mr. P. Garforth lent a gramophone, and selections were played during the drive. The winners were:- Ladies: 1. Miss Annie Kenyon; 2. Mrs. C. Butler. Gentlemen: 1. Mr. T. Rowarth; 2. Mr. A. Outram; consolation, Mrs. Pennock. The Football Club, said Mr. Garforth, the secretary, was having an unprecedented run of successful games, and the club was in a better position than ever previously.

The Derbyshire Times, Saturday, January 20th, 1923

STOLEN CHRISTMAS TREE.
MEAN OFFENCE NEAR GRINDLEFORD.

For damaging a spruce tree, of the value of 5s., in a plantation off the main road between Hathersage and Grindleford, a few days before Christmas, the upper portion of which he used as a Christmas tree at his home, John Unsworth, motor lorry driver for a laundry firm at Ecclesall, Sheffield, was at Bakewell, on Friday, fined £1, and he had also to pay the costs of witnesses' expenses and a solicitor's fee amounting to another £1. 11s.

The Chairman (Mr. W. Nixon) described the offence as mean and despicable, and this practice, which was growing, of motorists and other people coming from Sheffield and doing what they liked in the country places must, he added, be stopped. The fine, he said, was well deserved.

Defendant did not appear at the previous week's Court, and he was specially warned to attend.

Mr V. R. Cockerton, of Bakewell, who prosecuted on behalf of Major Gregory Rose-Innes, J.P., of Leam Hall, near Grindleford, stated that numerous complaints had been received about people damaging young trees in a plantation off the main road, near Grindleford. It was an offence most difficult to detect, especially at night time, when drivers of motor vehicles came and went without anybody seeing them. In the present case he asked for a salutary fine, as a deterrent to others. At first, the defendant, he added, denied all knowledge of the offence, but afterwards, admitted it.

Geoffrey Townsend, aged 10, schoolboy, of Grindleford, stated that he lived at “Paul Cliff” [Ed: I think this should be Fall Cliff] and on returning home from school on December 21st he saw a motor van, the number of which he took, standing on the main road near Leam Hall. He saw a man get over a wall and enter the plantation, and another youth remained with the van. Witness noticed that the man in the wood was pulling at a tree, and when he got back to the van he drove away quickly. It was getting dark at the time.

P.c. Bagshaw, stationed at Grindleford, said he made special enquiries at Ecclesall. Defendant at first explained that he went into the plantation to get a stone to scotch one of the wheels of the motor van, but afterwards, admitted taking a portion of the spruce tree (produced). It was at his mother's house and was decorated for Christmas. A youth named Stanley Smedley , who was with defendant on the journey to Grindleford, confirmed his statement. Defendant then said he would take all the blame upon himself, and added that he had acted foolishly. There had been quite a number of complaints, added. P.c. Bagshaw, and in the vicinity of the place where the tree was taken, several other similar trees had been cut and damaged.

Defendant, who did not give evidence, said he merely went into the wood to get a tree for Christmas, as he bad been asked by the kiddies at home to do so. He did not at the time think that he doing anything very wrong.
[Contributed by Rosemary Lockie]

The Derbyshire Times, Saturday, May 6, 1933 (p.12)

Editor's note: Ann Salt was a Miss Bowring. She was the daughter of Roger Bowring and Ann, who are known to have had 2 other daughters, Clara and Sarah alive in 1881. Clara was later married to Harry Middleton.

The following members of Grindleford branch of the G.F.S., in charge of Miss E. Patrick (secretary) and Mrs. Spencer-Rhodes, competed in the G.F.S. diocesan festival competitions at Derby on Saturday: Misses M. Daughtrey, M. Bramwell, G. White, E. Armitage, K. Armitage, A. French, E. Tenniswood, F. Giles, G. Hunt, J. Hunt, E. Giles, J. Sharman, M. Chapman, C. Marshall, H. Heslop, J. Heslop and R. Mitchell, with the trainer and conductor, Mr. V. Sharman, Hathersage, and the pianist, Mr. F. Haywood, L.R.A.M., Hathersage. They were successful in the folloiwing events: Team competitions:- Advanced choral singing: 1. Grindleford Choir, with 81 marks, were the only competitors. Advanced play. "Merchant of Venice": 2. Misses M. Bramwell, G. White, J. Sharman, J. Hunt, A. French, C. Marshall and B. Heslop. Advanced play (historical). "Our Gracious King": 1. Misses R. Mitchell, E. Tenniswood and G. Hunt. Original costume dance: 1. Misses M. Bramwell, G. White, C. Marshall and B. Heslop. Elementary play. "Freckles": 2. Misses K. Armitage, E. Giles, M. Chapman and L. Heslop. Individual competitions.- Soprano solo: 2. Miss M. Bramwell. Duet: 1. Misses f. Giles and G. Hunt.
[Contributed by Rosemary Lockie]

Information compiled by Rosemary Lockie from various sources, 2000-2021.