1921

Broomgrove Lodge, Sheffield, 1921

(c) Historic England

Broomgrove Lodge, Sheffield, 1921

(c) Historic England

Mrs. Thomas has made the momentous decision to leave Broomgrove Lodge. I will again be looking for new owners and the local newspapers are about to advertise my forthcoming sale …

Saturday the 16th of April 1921 brings the Sheffield Daily Telegraph’s notice:

MESSRS. EADON & LOCKWOOD, F.A.I.

V A C A N T P O S S E S S I O N ,
BROOMGROVE LODGE,
13 BROOMGROVE ROAD, SHEFFIELD.

THIS HANDSOME AND COMMODIOUS RESIDENCE WILL SHORTLY BE OFFERED
BY SALE BY

Messrs. EADON and LOCKWOOD.

Full particulars later,

RODGERS and CO., Solicitors

30, Bank Street, Sheffield.

Despite making the decision to leave Broomgrove Lodge, June 19th sees the requirement to complete the census return of 1921 …

The 1921 Census

The 1921 census shows that on the evening of Sunday 19th June 1921 - the night of the census return - the Thomas family are in residence:

Kate G. Thomas (66), Harold’s widow
Annie H. Algar (66), her sister
Eliza Algar (88), her widowed mother

Domestic servants Florence Doris Carter (20, a widowed parlour maid), Margaret Dance (17, an unmarried housemaid) and Florence J Flint (38, a widowed cook/housekeeper). Also present that night in the house, is Florence J Flint’s daughter - Ruth Mary Flint (8).

Also ...

No. 2 Broomgrove Road - The Reckless Family
Now just widow Helena Herbert Reckless (62) is resident at No. 2 - although there is a visitor, Agnes H. Hall (59) present on the night of the census, as well as three domestic servants - two trained nurses, and a maid.

No. 4 Broomgrove Road - Unoccupied
No. 6 Broomgrove Road - The Lloyd-Davies Family
Modern languages schoolmaster Gabriel Lloyd-Davies (56) and wife Stella Florence (44) are present at the house on the night of the census along with just one domestic servant.
No. 8 Broomgrove Road - The Smith Family
New occupant William Morris Smith (45), an Insurance Manager, wife Amelia Caroline (43), son Leslie James Morris (12) and daughter Elizabeth Marjorie Morris (9) make up the family. There are no domestic servants.
No. 10 Broomgrove Road - Unoccupied
No. 12 Broomgrove Road - The Nicholson Family
Now occupied by metallurgical engineer James Nicholson (64), his wife (not at home on the night of the census), metallurgical engineer son Raymond (30) and daughter Olive (25). There are no domestic servants.
No. 14 Broomgrove Road - The Swiffen Family
Commercial traveller (sugar trade) Charles Frederick Swiffen (52), wife Florence Edith (52) and commercial traveller son Dennis De ????? (20) are now the occupants of No. 14. They have one domestic servant - a cook.
No. 16 Broomgrove Road (Front) - The Holden Family
Beatrice Sarah Holden (46) is the wife of ???????? (away at the time of the census) and shares her home with scholar sons David Eric (17) and George Ewart (9). They have one general domestic servant.
No. 16 Broomgrove Road (Rear) - The Vickers Family
Quarryman Herbert Vickers (43) and wife Annie (43) now occupy the cottage at the rear of No. 16. There are also two boarders - Australia born scholar Roy S. Smith (25) and London born geology professor’s assistant John G. A. Skerl (20).
No. 18 Broomgrove Road - The Armstrong Family
Lucy Armstrong (57) is head of the house on the evening of the census as her husband ?????? is away. Daughter Lucy Gwendoline (18) and son James Gibbons (5) are also at home - along with two boarders - steel works manager Charles Vince Crabtree (46) and his wife Mary (39). There is also a visitor present - Helena Mary Crabtree (11) - possibly their daughter? There are no domestic servants present.
No. 20. Broomgrove Road - Unoccupied
No. 22 Broomgrove Road (Front) - The Wing Family
Steel and tool manufacturer James Wing (51) and his family now occupy No. 22. He is joined by wife Elizabeth Pashley (46) and son Thomas Elston (8). They have two domestic servants - a house maid and a parlour maid.
No. 22 Broomgrove Road (Rear) - The Andrews Family
New occupants, gardener Albert E. Andrews (45), his wife Gertrude (45), daughter Rose E. (17) and son Albert Eric (9) are at home on the evening of the census.

59 Clarkehouse Road - The Branson Family
Still in the ownership of the Branson family, the head of the house is now solicitor George Ernest Branson (61). While his wife is a way at the time of the census, solicitor son, Lt. Colonel Douglas Stephenson (27) is at home with four domestic servants - a cook, a parlour maid, a house and parlour maid and a kitchen maid.
No. 7 Broomgrove Road - The Birkinshaw Family
Following the sale of No. 7 in 1917, steel manufacturer George Birkinshaw (69) and wife, Agnes Isabella (58) are now is residence. They have two domestic servants - a cook and a housemaid.
No. 9 Broomgrove Road - The Burnby Family
No change at No. 9 as coal merchant Charles Edward Burnby (67), wife Annie (61) and daughters Mary (22), Marguerite Louise (25), and Edith Irene (23) are still in residence. They have two domestic servants again - a cook and a housemaid.
No. 11 Broomgrove Road - The Marsh Family
The family of Harry P. Marsh are again away on the night of the census. Just two domestic servants are present - a chauffeur and a housemaid. The chauffeur’s wife and son are also visiting
No. 23 Broomgrove Road - The Dingle Family
No. 23 is now the home of justice clerk Frederick Burrington Dingle (51). wife Jessie Roberta Elizabeth (48), medical student son Frederick Norbert (19), daughter Jessie Nora (17) and son John Rodger (6). There are also two domestic servants present.
No. 25 Broomgrove Road - The Stevenson Family
Widow Emma Stevenson (76) is still at No. 25 and still shares her home with son, Thomas Jessop (53) and daughter-in-law Louise Blanche (42). They have one domestic servant to look after them.
No. 27 Broomgrove Road - Unoccupied
No. 29 Broomgrove Road - The Pearson Family
The family of looking glass manufacturer Ellis Pearson (36) and wife Dora May (34) are now in residence at No. 29. Son’s Harry (13), Bernard Jacob (11) and Samuel (8) as well as daughter Betty Jayne (10 months) are looked after by two domestic servants.

The Sheffield Daily Telegraph’s of Saturday 23rd April, 2021 and 10th May 1921 both carry the following notice:

SALES BY MESSRS. EADON AND LOCKWOOD, F.A.I.

TUESDAY, 10TH MAY.

IMPORTANT WEST END RESIDENCE,

WITH VACANT POSSESSION.

To be SOLD by AUCTION by EADON and LOCKWOOD, at their Saleroom, St. James Street, Sheffield, on TUESDAY, 10th May, 1921, at 4.30 p.m. precisely, subject to Conditions of Sale of the Sheffield Law Society and to Special Conditions.
THE COMMODIOUS STONE BUILT FAMILY RESIDENCE with Extensive Grounds and Stabling, Greenhouses and Outbuildings, called

BROOMGROVE LODGE,

No. 13, Broomgrove Road, Sheffield, and in the occupation of the owner.
The house contains,

ON THE GROUND FLOOR,

Spacious Entrance Hall, Dining Room (22ft. 9in. x 17ft.), Drawing Room (22ft. 9in. x 17ft.), opening into a large Conservatory ; Morning Room (17ft. x 15ft.) ; Billiard Room (24ft. x 18ft.), with top light ; w.c., and Lavatory ; Kitchen, Scullery, well-fitted Pantry and Store Closets.

ON THE FIRST FLOOR,

Four Excellent Bedrooms, Dressing Room, Bath Room, w.c., and numerous Store Closets.

ON THE SECOND FLOOR,

2 Bedrooms, Attics, Box Rooms, Maids' Bath Room, etc.

IN THE BASEMENT,

Large Laundry and Ironing Room, Cellars, Coal Place, etc.

THE GROUNDS are Extensive and well arranged, and include Lawns, Shrubberies, Rockeries, Lawn Tennis Court, productive Kitchen Garden (with many fruit trees), two Ranges of Greenhouses, Potting Shed and Forcing Pits.
Conveniently near the house are two large Carriage Houses, Harness Room, 2-Stall Stable and Loose Box, Workshop, Coal House and other Buildings.
The House occupies an elevated position, and is heated by Radiators operated by an apparatus which also heats the Greenhouses.
The SITE contains 7,411 square yards or thereabouts, and is leasehold for 800 years from 29th September, 1836, at a Ground Rent of £62 per annum, and the original lease can be inspected at the offices of the Vendor's Solicitors during business hours.
Possession will be given on completion.
For further particulars and orders to view, apply to the Auctioneers, Messrs, Gibbs, Flockton and Teather, St. James Row ; or to

RODGERS and CO, Solicitors.
Bank street, Sheffield.

On the Saturday’s, of 21st May, 28th May, and 4th June 1921, the publications of the Sheffield Daily Telegraph carried the advertisement:

HOUSES AND LAND TO BE SOLD OR LET.

BROOMGROVE LODGE, 13 BROOMGROVE RD.-To be Let or Sold, with early possession, commodious FAMILY RESIDENCE, containing noble entrance hall, large dining and drawing rooms, morning room, billiard room, conservatory, excellent domestic offices, 4 principal bedrooms, dressing-room, 2 bathrooms, 4 secondary bedrooms, etc. The outbuildings comprise two large carriage-houses, stabling, etc., and the grounds are beautifully laid out as lawns, shrubberies, and kitchen garden (with many fruit trees).- For card to view, apply J. Bright and Co., 35, Norfolk st.

The Sheffield Daily Telegraph then published the following notice on Saturday 25th of June, 1921:

HOUSES AND LAND TO BE SOLD OR LET.

BROOMGROVE LODGE, 13 Broomgrove rd.-To be Let or Sold, with early possession, FAMILY RESIDENCE, having fine entrance hall, 3 excellent reception rooms, billiard room, conservatory, domestic offices, 8 bedrooms, dressing-room, 2 bathrooms, stabling ; beautiful grounds and kitchen garden. J. Bright and Co., 35, Norfolk st.

The Daily Sheffield Telegraph's publications on Thursday, 14th July, and Saturday, 16th July, 1921 both carried the notice:

PUBLIC NOTICES.

ST, PHILIP’S CHURCH,
ANNUAL GARDEN FETE
(in aid of the funds of St. Philip's Church and Parish)
Will be Held on
SATURDAY, JULY 16th,
at
BROOMGROVE LODGE, 13 BROOMGROVE ROAD
(By kind permission of Mrs. Harold Thomas.)
Opened at 3p.m., by Mrs. J. J. GREAVES.
Saroni's Fairy Opera, "LILY-BELL," will be Performed
in the Garden.
Band, Pierrots, Competitions, Houp-la, Rifle Range,
Cake Stall, Teas, Ices, Refreshments,
Dancing on the Lawn. etc., etc.
Admission 1s ; Children under 13, 6d. Ecclesall and
Nether Green Cars; alight Broomgrove Road.
IF WET, the Fete will be HELD in ASHGATE ROAD
SCHOOLS, by kind permission of the Vicar of St. Mark's

The Daily Sheffield Telegraph publication of Monday, 18th July, 1921 carried the article:

GARDEN FETES.

Several garden fetes, on behalf of interesting objects, were held in Sheffield on Saturday afternoon.
…
The annual garden fete, in aid of the funds of St. Philip's Church and parish, was held at Broomgrove Lodge, Broomgrove Road, lent by Mrs. Harold Thomas. The fete was opened by Mrs. J. J. Greaves. Mr. Walter Wild moved a vote of thanks to Mrs. Thomas and Mrs. Greaves, which was seconded by Mr. G. F. Mitchell, and supported by the Rev. Henry Cecil (Vicar). There were numerous competitions. The St. Philip's "Surprise" Pierrot Troup gave a humorous programme, and musical items were rendered by Mr. J. Wrigley's orchestra. The chief event took place after tea, where Sarone's pretty fairy play "Lily Bell" was excellently played on the lawn, the principals being Miss Hilda Davis (Fairy Queen), Miss Lilly Hoyland (Lily Bell), Miss C. Ibbotson (Thistledown), Miss Bessie Owen (Hearts' Ease), and Miss H. Culverley (the Naiad Queen) supported by fairies and imps. A very happy and enjoyable event concluded with dancing on the lawn.
……

The summer of 1921 heralds a new family’s arrival through my doors - the family of John Rankin …

Introduction to … The Rankin Family

born:
24th June 1878 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire
occupation:
Accountant
parents:
James Rankin (Textile manufacturer) and Ellen Rankin
siblings:
Catherine G Rankin (1869)
William W Rankin (1870?)
James M Rankin (1873?)
Thomas G Rankin (1875)
Charles W Rankin (1877)
Elizabeth M M Rankin (1887)
married:
Margaret Scott Browne on xxxx xth xxxx in xxxxxxxx, xxxxxxx
children:
James Tennant Rankin (1911)
Charles Winton Browne Rankin (1916)
Isabel M Rankin (1918)
previous residences:
63 Armadale Street, Glasgow (1891 - Census, 1905-1909 - Electoral Registers)
95 Finlay Drive, Glasgow (1901 - Census)
Helensea, Kilmarnock Road, Giffnock (1912 - Electoral Register)
26 Falkland Street, Glasgow (1913-1915 - Electoral Registers)
135 Buchanan Street, Glasgow (1918-1925 - Electoral Registers)
born:
23rd August 1889 in xxxxxxxx, xxxxxxxx
born:
14th June 1913 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire
residences:
xxxxxxxx, xxxxxxxx

1922

On Tuesday, the 8th of August, 1922, the publication of the Sheffield Daily Telegraph carried the following advertisement:

DOMESTIC SERVANTS WANTED.

COOK, House Parlourmaid, and Between Maid ; must have experience. Apply, Broomgrove Lodge, Broomgrove Road, Sheffield.

The Daily Sheffield Telegraph's publication of Saturday, the 18th of November, 1922, advertises for:

PROFESSIONAL

NURSERY GOVERNESS, young, three children, eldest day school. - Apply Rankin, Broomgrove Lodge, Broomgrove rd.

Saturday, the 2nd of December, 1922, saw the Sheffield Daily Telegraph publish a news report:

A "SPORTY" CAR.
Sheffield Action at Leeds Assizes.

The sale of a "sporty" car by Mr. Raymond Beetham Nicholson, of 13 Broomgrove Road, Sheffield, to Mr. Frank Herbert Coker, engineer, of 101, Abbeydale Road, Sheffield, was the cause of those gentleman appearing in the Civil Court at the Leeds Assizes yesterday, when the purchaser brought an action for damages for alleged misrepresentation.
Mr. R. A. Shepherd appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. J. Willoughby Jardine appeared for the defendant.
Plaintiff said that when he purchased the car it was described as a car of 1912 manufacture. After he had paid a deposit, it was found to be a car of the date of 1908. He never took it out, but on the defendant refusing to have the car back it was put into an auction and sold for 50 guineas.
     Defendant said that he was an engineer employed by Messrs. Vickers, and in March, 1920, he purchased the car. He did not then know in what year it was manufactured.
     In 1921, a new form of motor taxation came into force. He then discovered that the car was of a date prior to 1913, and therefore only assessable on a lower rate of taxation.
     In March, 1922, he placed it in the hands of Mr. H. W. Gallimore for the purpose of selling it, and stipulated that the price must not be less than £200.
    He did not see Mr. Coker until they went for a trial run.
Mr. Justice Rigby Swift asked Mr. Shepherd if he insured the car. Defendant replied in the negative.
The judge: It horrifies me to find a man driving a motor-car about the country without being insured.
     Mr. Gallimore, of the firm of Holmes and Younie, said he did not tell Mr. Coker that it was a 1912 car. He said he could not say any date, but it was prior to 1913.

Noah's Ark Appearance.

     Mr. Shepherd: Does it surprise you to know that the car only realised fifty guineas when put up for auction? - An auction is not a proper place in which to sell a car of that nature.
     Mr. F. Essam, of 361, Glossop Road, Sheffield, motor engineer, said that in the spring of this year the car would be worth about £100 to £170.
The Judge said he was satisfied the case arose from the use of language by the defendant, which conveyed the impression which he did not intend to convey.
     He was quite satisfied that the defendant and Mr. Gallimore had no other intention than that of telling the truth.
Mr. Coker was entitled to damages. He gave £190 for the car and sold it for 50 guineas, receiving £47 5s. actually, and he claimed for the difference.
     It was not the sort of car that anybody would have bought. It was a 1908 Singer, with a "sporty" body. A great deal of the difficulty of selling it at a public auction was because of its somewhat Noah's Ark like appearance, being something of a torpedo and something of a landaulette. It had something of the appearance of a speedy car, although, in fact, it was not a very speedy car.
     Therefore, he (the Judge) had come to the conclusion that £47 5s. was not the real value of that very peculiar sort of car, and found that the difference in the value of a car of 1908 and 1912 was £75, and he gave judgement for the plaintiff for that sum, with costs.
     Application for High Court costs was not acceded to.

1923

OS Map of Extent of Broomgrove Lodge - 1923

Reproduced with the permission of the National Library of Scotland

OS Map of Broomgrove Road and surrounding area - 1923

Reproduced with the permission of the National Library of Scotland

1924

The publications of the Sheffield Daily Telegraph on Thursday, the 1st and Friday, the 2nd of May, 1924, carried the following advertisement:

DOMESTIC SERVANTS WANTED.

HOUSE-PARLOURMAID, experienced, Wanted. - Apply Rankin, 13 Broomgrove rd.

1925

Following a short illness, the previous lady of the house, Kate Thomas, passes away on 26th February at her home - Parkhurst …

The death notice is published in the 28th February, 1925 publication of the Sheffield Daily Telegraph:

DEATH OF MRS HAROLD THOMAS.

Many friends in Sheffield and district will learn with regret of the death, at the age of 69, of Mrs. Harold Thomas, of Parkhurst, Endcliffe Grove Road, Sheffield, and of Derwent, which occurred in Sheffield after a long illness. She was the widow of Mr. Harold Thomas, barrister, and Recorder of Hull, who was also a well-known Conservative leader in Sheffield. The daughter of Mr. Alga, of Church Street, Sheffield, she was married to Mr. Thomas in 1869. Her husband died seven years ago. There are no children. The funeral of Mrs. Thomas will take place at Ecclesall on Monday, at 12.

Thomas Grave - All Saints Church, Ecclesall, Sheffield

ALSO OF

KATE G. THOMAS,

WIFE OF THE ABOVE,
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 26TH 1925, AGED 70 YEARS.

Back at Broomgrove Lodge, the Rankin family are on the lookout for more domestic staff …

The Sheffield Daily Telegraph published the following notice on Saturday 14th and Monday 16th of March 1925:

PROFESSIONAL

(Copies only of Testimonials to be sent.)

NURSERY GOVERNESS; must be experienced and a good needlewoman ; children aged 7 and 9, one at school.-Apply by letter, Rankin, Broomgrove Lodge, Broomgrove rd, Sheffield.

Source: The British Newspaper Archive, © National World Publishing Ltd.

The Saturday, the 15th of November, 1925’s publication by the Sheffield Daily Telegraph printed the following letter:

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

BRITISH LEGION BAZAAR EMPIRE
MATINEE.

Broomgrove Lodge, Broomgrove Road.

Sir,- I feel sure that it will interest your readers to know that the gross proceeds of the matinee given on Thursday, including the takings from the sale of programmes and chocolates, amounted to the splendid sum of £370 16s. 9d.
May I be permitted, through the courtesy of your columns, to express my most grateful thanks to the public for their very generous support and also to those, too numerous to mention, who assisted in achieving this fine success? - Yours, etc.,

MARGARET S. RANKIN,
British Legion Stall.

1926

1926 arrives, and the Rankin household are again looking for domestic staff to join them at Broomgrove Lodge …

The Sheffield Daily Telegraph published the following notice on Thursday 8th, Friday 9th and Saturday 10th July 1926:

PROFESSIONAL

NURSERY GOVERNESS, young and of good education, Required ; music and sewing essential ; girl 8 years. - Apply, Rankin, Broomgrove Lodge, Broomgrove rd.

Source: The British Newspaper Archive, © National World Publishing Ltd.

In the Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer newspaper publication of Friday, November 19th 1926, the following advert appeared:

Situations and Employments.

TEACHERS, GOVERNESSES.

LADY wanted as Companion-Governess for girl (8) at school: must be young, well educated, good needlewoman, and able to teach music. - Apply (by letter only) Rankin, Broomgrove Lodge, 13, Broomgrove Road, Sheffield"

Source: The British Newspaper Archive, © National World Publishing Ltd.

The Newcastle upon Tyne, England, Electoral Registers, 1741-1974 show John Rankin being on the Electoral register:

SPRING REGISTER, 1926.
PARLIAMENTARY
BOROUGH OF NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE.

CENTRAL CONSISTANCY.
ST. NICHOLAS’ WARD.

POLLING DISTRICT A.

No. 22. Polling District BK.

FORM OF REGISTER

HIGH BRIDGE-Contd.
GREY’S BUILDINGS-Contd.

(1) No.:
1615

(2) Franchise - (a) Parliamentary.:
BP

(2) Franchise - (b) Local Govt.:
O

(3) Names in full. Surname first.:
Rankin, John Tennant

(4) Residence or Property occupied and abode of non-resident occupier.:
(Abode-Broomgrove Lodge, Broomsgrove Road, Sheffield)

Source: ancestry.co.uk

1927

The Liverpool, England, Electoral Registers, 1832-1970 show John Rankin being on the Electoral register:

REGISTER OF ELECTORS, 1927.

(In force 15th October, 1927 - 14th October, 1928.)

PARLIAMENTARY BOROUGH OF LIVERPOOL,

EXCHANGE DIVISION.

PARISH OF LIVERPOOL. CASTLE STREET WARD

No. 22. Polling District BK.

FORM OF REGISTER

FENWICK STREET-cont.

(1) No.:
1301

(2) Franchise - (a) Parliamentary.:
B P

(2) Franchise - (b) Local Govt.:
O

(3) Names in full. Surname first.:
Rankin, John Tennant

(4) Residence or Property occupied and abode of non-resident occupier.:
24(160)
(abode, Broomgrove Lodge, Sheffield)

Source: ancestry.co.uk

The Newcastle upon Tyne, England, Electoral Registers, 1741-1974 show John Rankin being on the Electoral register:

SPRING REGISTER, 1927.
PARLIAMENTARY
BOROUGH OF NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE.

CENTRAL CONSISTANCY.
ST. NICHOLAS’ WARD.

POLLING DISTRICT A.

No. 22. Polling District BK.

FORM OF REGISTER

(1) No.:
2491

(2) Franchise - (a) Parliamentary.:
BP

(2) Franchise - (b) Local Govt.:
O

(3) Names in full. Surname first.:
Rankin, John Tennant

(4) Residence or Property occupied and abode of non-resident occupier.:
GUILDHALL
(Abode-Broomgrove Lodge, Broomsgrove Road, Sheffield)

Source: ancestry.co.uk

1928

The Liverpool, England, Electoral Registers, 1832-1970 show John Rankin being on the Electoral register:

REGISTER OF ELECTORS, 1928.

(In force 15th October, 1928 - 30th April, 1929.)

PARLIAMENTARY BOROUGH OF LIVERPOOL,

EXCHANGE DIVISION.

PARISH OF LIVERPOOL. CASTLE STREET WARD

No. 22. Polling District BK.

FORM OF REGISTER

FENWICK STREET-cont.

(1) No.:
1265

(2) Franchise - (a) Parliamentary.:
B P

(2) Franchise - (b) Local Govt.:
O

(3) Names in full. Surname first.:
Rankin, John Tennant

(4) Residence or Property occupied and abode of non-resident occupier.:
24(160)
(abode, Broomgrove Lodge, Sheffield)

Source: ancestry.co.uk

The Newcastle upon Tyne, England, Electoral Registers, 1741-1974 show John Rankin being on the Electoral register:

SPRING REGISTER, 1928.
PARLIAMENTARY
BOROUGH OF NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE.

CENTRAL CONSISTANCY.
ST. NICHOLAS’ WARD.

POLLING DISTRICT A.

No. 22. Polling District BK.

FORM OF REGISTER

(1) No.:
2491

(2) Franchise - (a) Parliamentary.:
BP

(2) Franchise - (b) Local Govt.:
O

(3) Names in full. Surname first.:
Rankin, John Tennant

(4) Residence or Property occupied and abode of non-resident occupier.:
(Abode-Broomgrove Lodge, Broomsgrove Road, Sheffield)

Source: ancestry.co.uk

The Daily Sheffield Telegraph's publication of Monday, the 10th of December, 1928 reports:

LOST AND FOUND.

STRAYED, December 4th, Black and White Wire-haired FOX TERRIER; reward. - Rankin, Broomgrove Lodge, Broomgrove rd.

Source: The British Newspaper Archive, © National World Publishing Ltd.

1929

The Liverpool, England, Electoral Registers, 1832-1970 show John Rankin being on the Electoral register:

REGISTER OF ELECTORS, 1929.

(In force 1st May, 1929 - 14th October, 1930.)

PARLIAMENTARY BOROUGH OF LIVERPOOL,

EXCHANGE DIVISION.

PARISH OF LIVERPOOL. CASTLE STREET WARD

No. 22. Polling District BK.

FORM OF REGISTER

FENWICK STREET-cont.

(1) No.:
1387

(2) Franchise - (a) Parliamentary.:
B

(2) Franchise - (b) Local Govt.:
O

(3) Names in full. Surname first.:
Rankin, John Tennant

(4) Residence or Property occupied and abode of non-resident occupier.:
24(160)
(abode, Broomgrove Lodge, Sheffield)

Source: ancestry.co.uk

The Newcastle upon Tyne, England, Electoral Registers, 1741-1974 show John Rankin being on the Electoral register:

SPRING REGISTER, 1929.
PARLIAMENTARY
BOROUGH OF NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE.

CENTRAL CONSISTANCY.
ST. NICHOLAS’ WARD.

POLLING DISTRICT A.

No. 22. Polling District BK.

FORM OF REGISTER

(1) No.:
2812

(2) Franchise - (a) Parliamentary.:
B

(2) Franchise - (b) Local Govt.:
O

(3) Names in full. Surname first.:
Rankin, John Tennant

(4) Residence or Property occupied and abode of non-resident occupier.:
GUILDHALL
(Abode-Broomgrove Lodge, Broomsgrove Road, Sheffield)

Source: ancestry.co.uk

1930

In the Sheffield Independent publication of Saturday, the 4th of October, 1930, the following article appeared:

WOMEN'S LOSSES IN SHOPS.
ALLEGED BAG THIEF SENT FOR TRIAL.
ALIBI PLEA.

...

FURTHER CHARGES

Mrs. Helm was further charged with stealing a hand-bag and contents valued at £20 belonging to Mrs. Margaret Scott Rankin of Broom-grove Lodge, Sheffield, on 25 February. This hand-bag disappeared while Mrs. Rankin was in Messrs. Cole Brothers.
She was committed for trial on this charge.
Another charge of stealing a handbag and jewellery from Mrs. Bearshaw, of 63, Kingfield road, Sheffield, in Messrs. Marshalls, Fargate, was dismissed.
Two other charges were adjourned until next Tuesday.

Source: The British Newspaper Archive, © National World Publishing Ltd.

The Liverpool, England, Electoral Registers, 1832-1970 show John Rankin being on the Electoral register:

REGISTER OF ELECTORS, 1930.

(In force 15th October, 1930 - 14th October, 1931.)

PARLIAMENTARY BOROUGH OF LIVERPOOL,

EXCHANGE DIVISION.

PARISH OF LIVERPOOL. CASTLE STREET WARD

No. 22. Polling District BK.

FORM OF REGISTER

FENWICK STREET-cont.

(1) No.:
1335

(2) Franchise - (a) Parliamentary.:
B

(2) Franchise - (b) Local Govt.:
O

(3) Names in full. Surname first.:
Rankin, John Tennant

(4) Residence or Property occupied and abode of non-resident occupier.:
24(160)
(abode, Broomgrove Lodge, Sheffield)

Source: ancestry.co.uk

The Newcastle upon Tyne, England, Electoral Registers, 1741-1974 show John Rankin being on the Electoral register:

REGISTER OF ELECTORS, 1930.

In force 15th October, 1930 - 14th October, 1931.

PARLIAMENTARY
BOROUGH OF NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE.

CENTRAL CONSISTANCY.
ST. NICHOLAS’ WARD.

POLLING DISTRICT A.

GUILDHALL-Contd.

(1) No.:
2550

(2) Franchise - (a) Parliamentary.:
B

(2) Franchise - (b) Local Govt.:
O

(3) Names in full. Surname first.:
Rankin, John Tennant

(4) Residence or Property occupied and abode of non-resident occupier.:
(Abode-Broomgrove Lodge, Broomsgrove Road, Sheffield)

Source: ancestry.co.uk

The Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, Electoral Registers, 1857-1962 show John Rankin being on the Electoral register:

1929-1930

THE CITY AND ROYAL BURGH OF GLASGOW.

REGISTER OF PERSONS QUALIFIED TO VOTE IN PARLIAMENTARY
AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS,
IN FORCE FROM 11ST MAY, 1929, UNTIL 14TH OCTOBER, 1930.

PARLIAMENTARY CONSISTUENCY, - CENTRAL

PARLIAMENTARY POLLING DISTRICT, - F

MUNICIPAL WARD, - 13TH OR BLYTHSWOOD

EDUCATION DIVISION, - THIRD

BUCHANAN STREET.

Consecutive No.:
1968
1969

No. in Street.:
135
135

Name of Elector, &c.:
Rankin, John T.
D Rankin, Mrs. Margaret S.

Source: ancestry.co.uk

1931

The Liverpool, England, Electoral Registers, 1832-1970 show John Rankin being on the Electoral register:

REGISTER OF ELECTORS, 1931.

(In force 15th October, 1931 - 14th October, 1932.)

PARLIAMENTARY BOROUGH OF LIVERPOOL,

EXCHANGE DIVISION.

PARISH OF LIVERPOOL. CASTLE STREET WARD

No. 22. Polling District BK.

FORM OF REGISTER

FENWICK STREET-cont.

(1) No.:
1323

(2) Franchise - (a) Parliamentary.:
B

(2) Franchise - (b) Local Govt.:
O

(3) Names in full. Surname first.:
Rankin, John Tennant

(4) Residence or Property occupied and abode of non-resident occupier.:
24(160)
(abode, Broomgrove Lodge, Sheffield)

Source: ancestry.co.uk

The Newcastle upon Tyne, England, Electoral Registers, 1741-1974 show John Rankin being on the Electoral register:

REGISTER OF ELECTORS, 1931.

In force 15th October, 1931 - 14th October, 1932.

PARLIAMENTARY
BOROUGH OF NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE.

CENTRAL CONSISTANCY.
ST. NICHOLAS’ WARD.

POLLING DISTRICT A.

GUILDHALL-Contd.

(1) No.:
2497

(2) Franchise - (a) Parliamentary.:
B

(2) Franchise - (b) Local Govt.:
O

(3) Names in full. Surname first.:
Rankin, John Tennant

(4) Residence or Property occupied and abode of non-resident occupier.:
(Abode-Broomgrove Lodge, Broomsgrove Road, Sheffield)

Source: ancestry.co.uk

The Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, Electoral Registers, 1857-1962 show John Rankin being on the Electoral register:

1930-1931

THE CITY AND ROYAL BURGH OF GLASGOW.

REGISTER OF PERSONS QUALIFIED TO VOTE IN PARLIAMENTARY
AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS,
IN FORCE FROM 15TH OCTOBER, 1930, UNTIL 14TH OCTOBER, 1931.

PARLIAMENTARY CONSISTUENCY, - CENTRAL

PARLIAMENTARY POLLING DISTRICT, - F

MUNICIPAL WARD, - 13TH OR BLYTHSWOOD

EDUCATION DIVISION, - THIRD

BUCHANAN STREET.

Consecutive No.:
1806
1807

No. in Street.:
135
135

Name of Elector, &c.:
Rankin, John T.
D Rankin, Mrs. Margaret S.

Source: ancestry.co.uk

1932

Monday, the 1st of February, 1932 sees in the Sheffield Daily Telepgraph’s publication the following letter to the editor:

Letters to the Editor.

JUMBLE SALE IN AID OF
SHEFFIELD DISTRESS.

Sir, - The City of Sheffield Women’s Advisory Committee, in response to an appeal issued to the whole of England by the head-quarters of the Conservative and Unionist Women’s Organisations to form national emergency working parties to help cases of distress in industrial areas, have decided that the needs of the City of Sheffield can best be served by raising a fund immediately instead of trying to form working parties. It is recognised that all persons of good will are already working to this end and it would be impossible to form such parties without over-lapping.
The Committee has therefore decided to organise a jumble sale on a large scale, to be held in the Lower Cutlers’ Hall on Tuesday, February 23rd. By this means help can be given in two ways. The poor of the city can buy good second-hand clothing at purely nominal prices and the proceeds of the sale will be handed to a recognised charitable organisation in the city for distribution, regardless, of course, of the political views held by the recipients.
Our Committee is therefore appealing for gifts of garments, boots, shoes, household goods, etc., in fact anything and everything that is saleable.
A depot will be opened for the receipt of goods on Monday, February 15th, at 148, West Street, which premises have, through the generosity of Messrs. Wm. Hutton and Sons, Ltd., been placed free of all charge at the disposal of the Committee. The depot will be open daily between the hours of 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. and the Committee are confident that their friends will help them to ensure the success of this effort to bring some measure of assistance to those who, through no fault of their own, are passing through a period of acute hardship and difficulty. - Yours, etc.,
VERA MATTHEWS,
Chairman Women’s Advisory Committee.
MARGARET RANKIN,
Chairman Jumble Sale Committee.

Source: The British Newspaper Archive, © National World Publishing Ltd.

The Liverpool, England, Electoral Registers, 1832-1970 show John Rankin being on the Electoral register:

REGISTER OF ELECTORS, 1932.

(In force 15th October, 1932 - 14th October, 1933.)

PARLIAMENTARY BOROUGH OF LIVERPOOL,

EXCHANGE DIVISION.

PARISH OF LIVERPOOL. CASTLE STREET WARD

No. 22. Polling District B.K.

FORM OF REGISTER

FENWICK STREET-cont.

(1) No.:
1314

(2) Franchise - (a) Parliamentary.:
B

(2) Franchise - (b) Local Govt.:
O

(3) Names in full. Surname first.:
Rankin, John Tennant

(4) Residence or Property occupied and abode of non-resident occupier.:
24(160)
(abode, Broomgrove Lodge, Sheffield)

Source: ancestry.co.uk

The Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, Electoral Registers, 1857-1962 show John Rankin being on the Electoral register:

1931-1932

THE CITY AND ROYAL BURGH OF GLASGOW.

REGISTER OF PERSONS QUALIFIED TO VOTE IN PARLIAMENTARY
AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS,
IN FORCE FROM 15TH OCTOBER, 1931, UNTIL 14TH OCTOBER, 1932.

PARLIAMENTARY CONSISTUENCY, - CENTRAL

PARLIAMENTARY POLLING DISTRICT, - F

MUNICIPAL WARD, - 13TH OR BLYTHSWOOD

BUCHANAN STREET.

Consecutive No.:
1793
1794

No. in Street.:
135
135

Name of Elector, &c.:
Rankin, John T.
D Rankin, Mrs. Margaret S.

Source: ancestry.co.uk

The passenger list for the Elders & Fyffes, Limited ship R.M.S Cavina bound for Kingston shows the following for the Avonmouth departure date of the 25th of November, 1932:

Name of ship:
Cavina

Date of Departure:
25. November 1923

Steamship Line:
Elders and Fyffess

Where Bound:
Kingston, Bahamas

NAMES AND DESCRIPTIONS OF BRITISH PASSENGERS EMBARKED AT THE PORT OF:
Avonmouth

Contract Ticket No:
27584

NAMES OF PASSENGERS:
Rankin, John Tennant

Last address in the United Kingdom:
Broomgrove Lodge, Broomgrove Road, Sheffield

CLASS (Whether 1st, 2nd or 3rd):
1

Port at which Passengers have contracted to land:
Kingston, Jamaica

Profession, Occupation or Calling of Passengers:
Chartered Accountant

AGES OF PASSENGERS | Adults of 12 years and upwards | Not accompanied by Husband or Wife | Males:
54

Country of last Permanent Residence:
England

Country of Intended Future Permanent Residence:
England

Source: ancestry.co.uk

1933

It appears the escapades of an escaped cow are making the news around Yorkshire in the local press publications …

In the Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer newspaper publication of Saturday, the 12th of August, 1933, the following article appeared:

COW IMPALED
Escapades of Beast at Sheffield

A cow on its way to a slaughter-house met with a remarkable accident in Sheffield last night. The beast was being driven down Broomgrove Road, when, because of the traffic, it got out of hand, and bolted. Pedestrians gave chase, but the animal ran into a garden in East Grove Road. Seeing no way out, it attempted to leap over some railings, five feet high, and became impaled on the spikes. The police were summoned, but were unable to release it. The fire brigade were called, and they also failed, so a butcher from the slaughter-house shot it.

Source: The British Newspaper Archive, © National World Publishing Ltd.

The Leeds Mercury on the same day carried a similar report:

COW IMPALED
Police and Fire Brigade Called to Assistance

A cow in Broomgrove Road, Sheffield while on its way to the slaughterhouse got out of hand owing to the traffic and bolted. It ultimately found its way into a garden in East Grove Road.
Having no means of egress, the cow attempted to leap over some iron railings, five feet high. Not jumping high enough, it became impaled on the spikes and suffered terrible agony.
The police were summoned, but were unable to effect its release owing to its weight. The fire brigade also was called, but the animal eventually was shot by a butcher.

Source: The British Newspaper Archive, © National World Publishing Ltd.

Finally, the Halifax Evening Courier joined in on the reporting the same day too:

COW IMPALED ON SPIKE

In an effort to escape from a Sheffield garden, into which it had dashed while being driven from Fulwood yesterday, a frenzied cow attempted to jump an iron railing, four feet high, and was impaled on one of the spikes. The cow, which belonged to a Sheffield firm of butchers, was being driven from Fulwood to the Sheffield Corporation abattoir in Cricket Inn-road, when it took fright in Clarkehouse-road, and ran into the garden at the junction of Eastgrove-road and Broomgrove-road. It careered madly round the garden to finding no way of escape attempted to leap the iron railing. It became impaled and as it could not be released it was slaughtered with a humane killer.

Source: The British Newspaper Archive, © National World Publishing Ltd.

The Liverpool, England, Electoral Registers, 1832-1970 show John Rankin being on the Electoral register:

REGISTER OF ELECTORS, 1933.

(In force 15th October, 1933 - 14th October, 1934.)

PARLIAMENTARY BOROUGH OF LIVERPOOL,

EXCHANGE DIVISION.

PARISH OF LIVERPOOL. CASTLE STREET WARD

No. 22. Polling District B.K.

FORM OF REGISTER

FENWICK STREET-cont.

(1) No.:
1249

(2) Franchise - (a) Parliamentary.:
B P

(2) Franchise - (b) Local Govt.:
O

(3) Names in full. Surname first.:
Rankin, John Tennant

(4) Residence or Property occupied and abode of non-resident occupier.:
24(160)
(abode, Broomgrove Lodge, Sheffield)

Source: ancestry.co.uk

The Newcastle upon Tyne, England, Electoral Registers, 1741-1974 show John Rankin being on the Electoral register:

REGISTER OF ELECTORS, 1933.

In force 15th October, 1933 - 14th October, 1934.

PARLIAMENTARY
BOROUGH OF NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE.

CENTRAL CONSISTANCY.
ST. NICHOLAS’ WARD.

POLLING DISTRICT A.

GUILDHALL

(1) No.:
2390

(2) Franchise - (a) Parliamentary.:
B

(2) Franchise - (b) Local Govt.:
O

(3) Names in full. Surname first.:
Rankin, John Tennant

(4) Residence or Property occupied and abode of non-resident occupier.:
(Abode-Broomgrove Lodge, Broomsgrove Road, Sheffield)

Source: ancestry.co.uk

The Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, Electoral Registers, 1857-1962 show John Rankin being on the Electoral register:

1932-1933

THE CITY AND ROYAL BURGH OF GLASGOW.

REGISTER OF PERSONS QUALIFIED TO VOTE IN PARLIAMENTARY
AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS,
IN FORCE FROM 15TH OCTOBER, 1932, UNTIL 14TH OCTOBER, 1933.

PARLIAMENTARY CONSISTUENCY, - CENTRAL

PARLIAMENTARY POLLING DISTRICT, - F

MUNICIPAL WARD, - 13TH OR BLYTHSWOOD

BUCHANAN STREET.

Consecutive No.:
1772
1773

No. in Street.:
135
135

Name of Elector, &c.:
Rankin, John T.
D Rankin, Mrs. Margaret S.

Source: ancestry.co.uk

1934

The Liverpool, England, Electoral Registers, 1832-1970 show John Rankin being on the Electoral register:

REGISTER OF ELECTORS, 1934.

(In force 15th October, 1934 - 14th October, 1935.)

PARLIAMENTARY BOROUGH OF LIVERPOOL,

EXCHANGE DIVISION.

PARISH OF LIVERPOOL. CASTLE STREET WARD

No. 22. Polling District BK.

FORM OF REGISTER

FENWICK STREET-cont.

(1) No.:
1275

(2) Franchise - (a) Parliamentary.:
B

(2) Franchise - (b) Local Govt.:
O

(3) Names in full. Surname first.:
Rankin, John Tennant

(4) Residence or Property occupied and abode of non-resident occupier.:
24(160)
(abode, Broomgrove Lodge, Sheffield)

Source: ancestry.co.uk

The Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, Electoral Registers, 1857-1962 show John Rankin being on the Electoral register:

1933-1934

THE CITY AND ROYAL BURGH OF GLASGOW.

REGISTER OF PERSONS QUALIFIED TO VOTE IN PARLIAMENTARY
AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS,
IN FORCE FROM 15TH OCTOBER, 1933, UNTIL 14TH OCTOBER, 1934.

PARLIAMENTARY CONSISTUENCY, - CENTRAL

PARLIAMENTARY POLLING DISTRICT, - F

MUNICIPAL WARD, - 13TH OR BLYTHSWOOD

BUCHANAN STREET.

Consecutive No.:
1769
1770

No. in Street.:
135
135

Name of Elector, &c.:
Rankin, John T.
D Rankin, Mrs. Margaret S.

Source: ancestry.co.uk

1935

OS Map of Extent of Broomgrove Lodge - 1935

Reproduced with the permission of the National Library of Scotland

OS Map of Broomgrove Road and surrounding area - 1935

Reproduced with the permission of the National Library of Scotland

The Liverpool, England, Electoral Registers, 1832-1970 show John Rankin being on the Electoral register:

REGISTER OF ELECTORS, 1935.

(In force 15th October, 1927 - 14th October, 1928.)

PARLIAMENTARY BOROUGH OF LIVERPOOL,

EXCHANGE DIVISION.

PARISH OF LIVERPOOL. CASTLE STREET WARD

No. 22. Polling District B.K.

FORM OF REGISTER

FENWICK STREET-cont.

(1) No.:
1219

(2) Franchise - (a) Parliamentary.:
B

(2) Franchise - (b) Local Govt.:
O

(3) Names in full. Surname first.:
Rankin, John Tennant

(4) Residence or Property occupied and abode of non-resident occupier.:
24(135)
(abode, Broomgrove Lodge, Sheffield)

Source: ancestry.co.uk

The Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, Electoral Registers, 1857-1962 show John Rankin being on the Electoral register:

1934-1935

THE CITY AND ROYAL BURGH OF GLASGOW.

REGISTER OF PERSONS QUALIFIED TO VOTE IN PARLIAMENTARY
AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS,
IN FORCE FROM 15TH OCTOBER, 1934, UNTIL 14TH OCTOBER, 1935.

PARLIAMENTARY CONSISTUENCY, - CENTRAL

PARLIAMENTARY POLLING DISTRICT, - F

MUNICIPAL WARD, - 13TH OR BLYTHSWOOD

BUCHANAN STREET.

Consecutive No.:
1756
1757

No. in Street.:
135
135

Name of Elector, &c.:
Rankin, John T.
D Rankin, Mrs. Margaret S.

Source: ancestry.co.uk

1936

The Liverpool, England, Electoral Registers, 1832-1970 show John Rankin being on the Electoral register:

REGISTER OF ELECTORS, 1936.

(In force 15th October, 1936 - 14th October, 1937.)

PARLIAMENTARY BOROUGH OF LIVERPOOL,

EXCHANGE DIVISION.

PARISH OF LIVERPOOL. CASTLE STREET WARD

No. 22. Polling District B.K.

FORM OF REGISTER

FENWICK STREET 2-cont.

(1) No.:
1139

(2) Franchise - (a) Parliamentary.:
B

(2) Franchise - (b) Local Govt.:
O

(3) Names in full. Surname first.:
Rankin, John Tennant

(4) Residence or Property occupied and abode of non-resident occupier.:
24(135)
(abode, Broomgrove Lodge, Sheffield)

Source: ancestry.co.uk

The Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, Electoral Registers, 1857-1962 show John Rankin being on the Electoral register:

1935-1936

THE CITY AND ROYAL BURGH OF GLASGOW.

REGISTER OF PERSONS QUALIFIED TO VOTE IN PARLIAMENTARY
AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS,
IN FORCE FROM 15TH OCTOBER, 1935, UNTIL 14TH OCTOBER, 1936.

PARLIAMENTARY CONSISTUENCY, - CENTRAL

PARLIAMENTARY POLLING DISTRICT, - F

MUNICIPAL WARD, - 13TH OR BLYTHSWOOD

BUCHANAN STREET.

Consecutive No.:
1779
1780

No. in Street.:
135
135

Name of Elector, &c.:
Rankin, John T.
D Rankin, Mrs. Margaret S.

Source: ancestry.co.uk

1937

The Liverpool, England, Electoral Registers, 1832-1970 show John Rankin being on the Electoral register:

REGISTER OF ELECTORS, 1937.

(In force 15th October, 1937 - 14th October, 1938.)

PARLIAMENTARY BOROUGH OF LIVERPOOL,

EXCHANGE DIVISION.

PARISH OF LIVERPOOL. CASTLE STREET WARD

No. 22. Polling District B.K.

FORM OF REGISTER

FENWICK STREET 2-cont.

(1) No.:
1161

(2) Franchise - (a) Parliamentary.:
B

(2) Franchise - (b) Local Govt.:
O

(3) Names in full. Surname first.:
Rankin, John Tennant

(4) Residence or Property occupied and abode of non-resident occupier.:
24(135)
(abode, Broomgrove Lodge, Sheffield)

Source: ancestry.co.uk

The Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, Electoral Registers, 1857-1962 show John Rankin being on the Electoral register:

1937-1938

THE CITY AND ROYAL BURGH OF GLASGOW.

REGISTER OF PERSONS QUALIFIED TO VOTE IN PARLIAMENTARY
AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS,
IN FORCE FROM 15TH OCTOBER, 1937, UNTIL 14TH OCTOBER, 1938.

PARLIAMENTARY CONSISTUENCY, - CENTRAL

PARLIAMENTARY POLLING DISTRICT, - F

MUNICIPAL WARD, - 13TH OR BLYTHSWOOD

BUCHANAN STREET.

Consecutive No.:
1797
1798

No. in Street.:
135
135

Name of Elector, &c.:
Rankin, John T.
D Rankin, Mrs. Margaret S.

Source: ancestry.co.uk

1938

The Liverpool, England, Electoral Registers, 1832-1970 show John Rankin being on the Electoral register:

REGISTER OF ELECTORS, 1938.

(In force 15th October, 1938 - 14th October, 1939.)

PARLIAMENTARY BOROUGH OF LIVERPOOL,

EXCHANGE DIVISION.

PARISH OF LIVERPOOL. CASTLE STREET WARD

No. 22. Polling District B.K.

FORM OF REGISTER

FENWICK STREET 2-cont.

(1) No.:
1154

(2) Franchise - (a) Parliamentary.:
B

(2) Franchise - (b) Local Govt.:
O

(3) Names in full. Surname first.:
Rankin, John Tennant

(4) Residence or Property occupied and abode of non-resident occupier.:
24(135)
(abode, Broomgrove Lodge, Sheffield)

Source: ancestry.co.uk

The Newcastle upon Tyne, England, Electoral Registers, 1741-1974 show John Rankin being on the Electoral register:

REGISTER OF ELECTORS, 1938.

In force 15th October, 1938 - 14th October, 1939.

PARLIAMENTARY
BOROUGH OF NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE.

CENTRAL CONSISTANCY.
ST. NICHOLAS’ WARD.

POLLING DISTRICT A.

GUILDHALL

(1) No.:
2039

(2) Franchise - (a) Parliamentary.:
B

(2) Franchise - (b) Local Govt.:
O

(3) Names in full. Surname first.:
Rankin, John Tennant

(4) Residence or Property occupied and abode of non-resident occupier.:
(Abode-Broomgrove Lodge, Broomsgrove Road, Sheffield)

Source: ancestry.co.uk

The Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, Electoral Registers, 1857-1962 show John Rankin being on the Electoral register:

1939-1940

THE CITY AND ROYAL BURGH OF GLASGOW.

REGISTER OF PERSONS QUALIFIED TO VOTE IN PARLIAMENTARY
AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS,
IN FORCE FROM 15TH OCTOBER, 1927, TILL 14TH OCTOBER, 1928.

PARLIAMENTARY CONSISTUENCY, - CENTRAL

PARLIAMENTARY POLLING DISTRICT, - F

MUNICIPAL WARD, - 13TH OR BLYTHSWOOD

EDUCATION DIVISION, - THIRD

BUCHANAN STREET.

Consecutive No.:
1797
1798

No. in Street.:
135
135

Name of Elector, &c.:
Rankin, John T.
D Rankin, Mrs. Margaret S.

Source: ancestry.co.uk

1939

In December 1938 it was announced in the House of Commons that in the event of war, a national register would be taken that listed the personal details of every civilian in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. This register was to be a critical tool in coordinating the war effort at home. It would be used to issue identity cards, organise rationing and more.

On September 1st, 1939, Germany invaded Poland, putting the wheels in motion for Britain to declare war on the 3rd of September. By September 5th, the National Registration Act received Royal Assent and Registrar General Sir Sylvanus Vivian announced that national registration day would be September 29th, 1939 …

The 1939 England and Wales Register

The special 1939 “census” was taken on Sunday, September the 29th. Present in the home on that date were:

John T. Rankin (61, Chartered Accountant), Head of the house
Margaret S. Rankin (50, unpaid domestic), his wife
Isobel M. Torrance (Rankin) (21, typist)

Domestic servant Dorothy M Havenhand (Fuller) (20) was also in residence that night).

Also ...

No. 2 Broomgrove Road
- Widow Alice M. Morgan (62) and motor driving instructor son, William W. (34)
- Journeyman bread baker Robert Grogan (34) and wife, Eileen (26)
+ one other (identity unknown)
- Mercantile marine steward John J. Devine (43), wife Winifred M. (36) and son, James (2)
+ one other (identity unknown)
- Separated wife Ivy G. Marchant (32) and daughter, Jean (10)
+ two others (identities unknown)
No. 4 Broomgrove Road
- Widow Susan Robinson (70) and daughter, Edie (35)
No. 6 Broomgrove Road
- Widow Elizabeth M. Yates (46) and son, Kenneth (12)
No. 8 Broomgrove Road
- Richard Porteous (44) and lecturer wife, Gwen (45)
- Retired school teacher Minnie Maitland (60)
+ one general domestic servant
No. 10 Broomgrove Road
- Night manager Harry J. Williams (47) and wife, Phyllis M. (39)
+ one general domestic servant
No. 12 Broomgrove Road
- University professor Samuel R. Milner (64) and wife, Winifred E. (65)
- Secretary Mary Allwood (56)
+ one general domestic servant
No. 14 Broomgrove Road
- University lecturer Thomas B. Smith (46) and wife, Marie H. L. (37)
+ one other (identity unknown)
+ one general domestic servant
No. 16 Broomgrove Road* (???)
- Steel worker, Willian Bell (50), wife Rose (52) and daughter, Margaret (8)
No. 16 Broomgrove Road* (Front)
- Fish dealer John H. Dalton (29), wife Roseline S. (21) and sister, Ada (32)
No. 16 Broomgrove Road* (Rear)
- Draper manager Louis Cohen (41)
No. 16 Broomgrove Road* (Cottage)
- Sisters Edith (57) and Louisa Tasker (59)
No. 16 Broomgrove Road* (???)
- Sales assistant Mary E. Whysall (54)
- Ballroom dance teacher Irene H. Dickinson (45)
No. 18 Broomgrove Road
- Widowed decorator Ernest A. Jessop (64)
- Scissor grinder Fred Hinson (37)
+ a housekeeper
+ one other (identity unknown)
No. 20 Broomgrove Road
- Cutlery polisher William Staniforth (62), wife Florence J. (62), and cutlery polisher daughters, Florence J. (41), Kate R. A. (39) and Eleanor (29)
No. 22 Broomgrove Road
- Widowed steel works chairwoman Elizabeth P. Wing (65) and steel works director son, James L. (41)
- Gardener Albert E. Andrews (64), wife Gertrude (^3) and shop assistant daughter, Rose E. (35)
- Annie B. Griffith (26)
+ a cook and a parlour maid
*No. 16 Broomgrove Road appears to have multiple buidings/families - unknown reason why

No. 59 Clarkehouse Road
- Retired solicitor, George E. Branson (79) and wife, Catherine M. (73)
+ a cook, a parlour maid, a house maid and a kitchen maid
No. 7 Broomgrove Road
- Marie G. Derby (35)
+ one paid domestic
No. 9 Broomgrove Road
- Master builder, Frank B. Flint (42) and wife, Lilian B. (39)
+ one other (identity unknown)
No. 11 Broomgrove Road
- Unoccupied
No. 23 Broomgrove Road
- Analytical laboratory principal, George W. Vickers (55) and wife, Nellie M. (50)
+ a cook and a kitchen maid
No. 25 Broomgrove Road
- Widow Blanche L. Stevenson (54)
- Political agent secretary, Edward G. Whittaker (65)
+ a housekeeper
No. 27 Broomgrove Road
- Steel tool and file manufacturer, Blanche L. Stevenson (54)
- Political agent secretary, Percy J. Barnsley (59) and wife, Daisy G. (55)
- Bank clerk and typist, Elsa M. Shirley (63)
+ one domestic
No. 29 Broomgrove Road
- Glass works managing director, Ellis Pearson (54), wife Dora M. (52), glass works director sons, Bernard J. (29) and Samuel (26), and daughter-in-law’s, Ruth B. (25) and Miriam (26).
+ one other (identity unknown)
+ one domestic

The Liverpool, England, Electoral Registers, 1832-1970 show John Rankin being on the Electoral register:

REGISTER OF ELECTORS, 1939.

(In force 15th October, 1939 - 14th October, 1940.)

PARLIAMENTARY BOROUGH OF LIVERPOOL,

EXCHANGE DIVISION.

PARISH OF LIVERPOOL. CASTLE STREET WARD

No. 22. Polling District B.K.

FORM OF REGISTER

FENWICK STREET 2-cont.

(1) No.:
1117

(2) Franchise - (a) Parliamentary.:
B

(2) Franchise - (b) Local Govt.:
O

(3) Names in full. Surname first.:
Rankin, John Tennant

(4) Residence or Property occupied and abode of non-resident occupier.:
24(135)
(abode, Broomgrove Lodge, Sheffield)

Source: ancestry.co.uk

The Newcastle upon Tyne, England, Electoral Registers, 1741-1974 show John Rankin being on the Electoral register:

REGISTER OF ELECTORS, 1939.

In force 15th October, 1939 - 14th October, 1940.

PARLIAMENTARY
BOROUGH OF NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE.

CENTRAL CONSISTANCY.
ST. NICHOLAS’ WARD.

POLLING DISTRICT A.

MOSLEY STREET-Continued.

(1) No.:
1322

(2) Franchise - (a) Parliamentary.:
B

(2) Franchise - (b) Local Govt.:
O

(3) Names in full. Surname first.:
Rankin, John Tennant

(4) Residence or Property occupied and abode of non-resident occupier.:
13/15
(Abode-Broomgrove Lodge, Broomsgrove Road, Sheffield)

Source: ancestry.co.uk

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