A History of Brown Edge, a Staffordshire Moorlands Village

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So what has the illustration on the right to do with Brown Edge? it depicts Farnsworth’s Charge, South Cavalry Field, and the Battle of Fairfield, July 3, 1863 part of the battle of Gettysburg. General Farnsworth should be of interest to all Brown Edge Nixons as he was one of your ancestors!

In a decisive sea battle near the Falkland Islands on 8 December 1914, the British Vice Admiral Sir Doveton Sturdee secured victory over his German adversary Admiral Graf Von Spee. He becameAdmiral of the Fleet Sir Frederick Charles Doveton Sturdee, 1st Baronet GCB, KCMG, CVO (9 June 1859 – 7 May 1925)
His connection with Brown Edge? His son was Rev Sturdee Vicar of St Anne’s

Just a little old shed that is no longer around but had been a barbers shop for over 60 years a chip shop before that and somewhere where 2 gentlemen lived before that.  It can be seen on various photos and existed before the first war in 1914. Interestingly Arthur Berry mentions it in “The little Goldmine” as this was where the chipper was found after the fire. 

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  • Mr S Turner on Comments: “Thanks for this website, very informative! – Do you know if any of any of Edwin’s children are still alive?…May 2, 19:53
  • James Michael Walsh on The Lump Of Coal: “Hello Frederick, Whilst searcing for a photo of the Lump of Coal i stumbled upon your wonderful story. Wow, I…Apr 16, 18:40
  • John Sheldon on The Foaming Quart: “The following were licensees at the dates shown. 1876 – George Goodwin 1880 – George Goodwin 1900 – Charlotte Goodwin…Mar 23, 14:17
  • John Sheldon on The Lump Of Coal: “The Lump of Coal. Richard Sheldon (1839-1928) was probably the longest serving landlord of any of the Brown Edge pubs.…Mar 23, 14:09
  • John Sheldon on The Lump Of Coal: “I don’t know if Peter Turner was able answer your query, and it is unlikely that his home address would…Mar 20, 14:50
  • Clayton Davenport on Davenports: “I’m tracing my Davenport family tree my Grandfather was John William Davenport born Lask Edge 7 May 1894 working back…Jan 16, 13:45
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