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The Gentleman's Magazine and Historical Chronicle from January to June 1829
The Gentleman's Magazine and Historical Chronicle from January to June 1829:


p363. Westminster Abbey on fire.
p363. Westminster Abbey on fire.
April 27. This evening, about 11 o'clock, the north transept of Westminster Abbey was observed to be on fire. Mr J. Walmisley, of Smith's-square, who, with a friend, was passing at the time, immediately rang the alarm bell, and sent for some of the officers belonging to the Abbey. The writer of this instantly procured the keys of hte N.W. turret staircase, which communicated to the part of on fire, and was followed by Mr. Walmisley, Mr Wm. Rose, son of Sir G.Rose, and one or two others, to whose active exertions, at the imminent hazard of their lives, are due the praise of arresting the progress of the fire. It took place in the upper story of the east side of the north transept; and several painted screens, forming part of the old scenery of the college theatre, and the flooring were on fire. The gentlemen before-named tore these down, and by a plentyful supply of water succeeded in preventing the flames communicating to the roof, which is here of wood. The cause of the fire is uncertain, bit there is every reason to believe that it was wilful; since we understand from Mr. Carter, the clerk of the works, that no workman had been in the gallery for some time. An examination of the church has led to the discovery of the egress of the incendiary by a door in the south-west turret of Henry Viith's chapel. The investigation in proceeding at Queen-square police office.
April 27. This evening, about 11 o'clock, the north transept of Westminster Abbey was observed to be on fire. Mr J. Walmisley, of Smith's-square, who, with a friend, was passing at the time, immediately rang the alarm bell, and sent for some of the officers belonging to the Abbey. The writer of this instantly procured the keys of the N.W. turret staircase, which communicated to the part of on fire, and was followed by Mr. Walmisley, Mr Wm. Rose, son of Sir G.Rose, and one or two others, to whose active exertions, at the imminent hazard of their lives, are due the praise of arresting the progress of the fire. It took place in the upper story of the east side of the north transept; and several painted screens, forming part of the old scenery of the college theatre, and the flooring were on fire. The gentlemen before-named tore these down, and by a plentyful supply of water succeeded in preventing the flames communicating to the roof, which is here of wood. The cause of the fire is uncertain, but there is every reason to believe that it was wilful; since we understand from Mr. Carter, the clerk of the works, that no workman had been in the gallery for some time. An examination of the church has led to the discovery of the egress of the incendiary by a door in the south-west turret of Henry VIIth's chapel. The investigation is proceeding at Queen-square police office.


p460. The Dean and Chapter of Westminster Abbey have offered rewards of 50l. for the commital, and 150l. for the conviction, of the incendiaries who attempted its destruction (see p.363). Footmarks have been discovered near one of the water-spouts, and there appears to be little doubt that it was by climbing the water-spout that an entrance was effected. The prebendaries have deemed it necessary, to prevent in future any attempt to destroy it, ot employ a watchman in the interior of the Abbey.
p460. The Dean and Chapter of Westminster Abbey have offered rewards of 50 l. for the commital, and 150 l. for the conviction, of the incendiaries who attempted its destruction (see p.363). Footmarks have been discovered near one of the water-spouts, and there appears to be little doubt that it was by climbing the water-spout that an entrance was effected. The prebendaries have deemed it necessary, to prevent in future any attempt to destroy it, to employ a watchman in the interior of the Abbey.


== Death ==
== Death ==

Revision as of 19:22, 10 November 2015

John Angus Walmisley was the youngest son of William Walmisley (1745-1819) who had been clerk of papers to the House of Lords. He retired to the market town of Bromley, Kent, where his daughter Mary had married a pharmacist named Baxter. His five sons were choristers at Westminster School, a prestigious institution within the precincts of the abbey.

John Angus Walmisley became a parliamentary clerk and was an official at the coronations of George IV (1821) ...

In 1830 and 1831 he was living at Smith Square, St Margaret, Westminster (according to the rate book). Coincidentally (or not) a William George Lambert is also living in the same place (a few houses away) although where John has a house, William has a slaughterhouse. And John is living next to a Charles Wilkes Churchill.

By 1832 his house is counted as in North Street (although it is in exactly the same place in the list).

Birth

John Angus Walmisley was born on the 23rd November


The parish record of St John the Evangelist, Westminster, Middlesex for 1791 says: Born 1791: Nov 23rd John Angus son of William & Mary Walmisley. Baptised: Dec 18th H


Marriage

John married Anna Maria Lambert on the 6th September 1816 at St Johns Thanet (Margate) in Kent.

In the European Magazine and London Review, Volume 70:
Sept 6. Mr. John Angus Walmisley , son of Mr. Walmisley, clerk of the papers of the House of Lords, to Anna Maria, daughter of the late Lieutenant-colonel Lambert of the East India Company's service.

Fire at Westminster Abbey

The Gentleman's Magazine and Historical Chronicle from January to June 1829:

p363. Westminster Abbey on fire. April 27. This evening, about 11 o'clock, the north transept of Westminster Abbey was observed to be on fire. Mr J. Walmisley, of Smith's-square, who, with a friend, was passing at the time, immediately rang the alarm bell, and sent for some of the officers belonging to the Abbey. The writer of this instantly procured the keys of the N.W. turret staircase, which communicated to the part of on fire, and was followed by Mr. Walmisley, Mr Wm. Rose, son of Sir G.Rose, and one or two others, to whose active exertions, at the imminent hazard of their lives, are due the praise of arresting the progress of the fire. It took place in the upper story of the east side of the north transept; and several painted screens, forming part of the old scenery of the college theatre, and the flooring were on fire. The gentlemen before-named tore these down, and by a plentyful supply of water succeeded in preventing the flames communicating to the roof, which is here of wood. The cause of the fire is uncertain, but there is every reason to believe that it was wilful; since we understand from Mr. Carter, the clerk of the works, that no workman had been in the gallery for some time. An examination of the church has led to the discovery of the egress of the incendiary by a door in the south-west turret of Henry VIIth's chapel. The investigation is proceeding at Queen-square police office.

p460. The Dean and Chapter of Westminster Abbey have offered rewards of 50 l. for the commital, and 150 l. for the conviction, of the incendiaries who attempted its destruction (see p.363). Footmarks have been discovered near one of the water-spouts, and there appears to be little doubt that it was by climbing the water-spout that an entrance was effected. The prebendaries have deemed it necessary, to prevent in future any attempt to destroy it, to employ a watchman in the interior of the Abbey.

Death

John Angus Walmisley died on the 7th February 1862 at Old Brentford.


Registration District Brentford
1862 DEATH in the Sub-district of Brentford in the County of Middlesex
No When and where died Name and surname Sex Age Occupations Cause of Death Signature, description and residence of informant When registered
321 Seventh February 1862.

Old Brentford

John Angus Walmisley Male 68 (corrected to 70 on 15/02/1862) Gentleman Congestion of the Brain Paralysis certified. Charlotte Sales present at death
Old Brentford
Seventh February 1862

His obituary appeared in:

  • The Illustrated London News (15 Feb 1862)

The Era, 16th February 1862: JOHN ANGUS WALMISLEY, ESQ. - The death of this gentleman,

Miscellaneous Records

In the 1839 Robson's London and Birmingham directory:

  • Walmsley J A, parliamentary agent, 12 North Street, Westminster.

Perry's Bankrupt Gazette, 5th June 1841. Assignees of Bankrupts' Estates: MARCH, Richard, hatter - Assignee, John Angus Walmisley, of North st. Westminster, gent.

London Standard, 25th August 1849: Marriages: On the 23d inst., at Battersea Church, George Augustus, second son of John Angus Walmisley, Esq., of Bessborough-gardens, Pimlico, to Ann, eldest daughter of William Lamboli Bryant, Esq., of Clapham-rise.

Reports from Committee, Houses of Parliament, 31 January - 17 July 1837: The Claim of Messr.s Jones & Walmisley on account of Losses sustained by them at the Fire which consumed the Two Houses of Parliament, October 1834. A great variety of different Acts of Parliament passed in the Sessions from 1816 to 1834, inclusive, put by as precedents for the use of Members of Parliament and others who might apply for the same, and for facilitation their business as Parliamentary Agents . . . . £50 7th July 1837. Jones & Walmisley