![Holt-1907 Holt St x-roads. Funeral of Edwin Knight, sinker at Snowdown Colliery 1907 Holt Street cross-roads. The funeral cortege of Edwin Knight, the first man killed at Snowdown Colliery. Edwin was a sinker [digger] working on the digging of the No 1 shaft at the nearby Snowdown Colliery where work had then only recently begun. He was drowned by a sudden inrush of water into the shaft. Flooding was a major problem in sinking shafts in the Kent coalfield. Shortly after Edwin Knight’s death another flood at 260 feet killed 22 men. It’s interesting to note that several of the mourners are wearing their distinctive working clothes. Holt Street Cottage, now Old Cooky's, is to the left of the cortege.](https://i0.wp.com/nonington.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Holt-1907-Holt-St-x-roads.-Funeral-of-Edwin-Knight-sinker-at-Snowdown-Colliery.jpg?w=150&h=122&ssl=1)
1907 Holt Street cross-roads. The funeral cortege of Edwin Knight, the first man killed at Snowdown Colliery. Edwin was a sinker [digger] working on the digging of the No 1 shaft at the nearby Snowdown Colliery where work had then only recently begun. He was drowned by a sudden inrush of water into the shaft. Flooding was a major problem in sinking shafts in the Kent coalfield. Shortly after Edwin Knight’s death another flood at 260 feet killed 22 men. It’s interesting to note that several of the mourners are wearing their distinctive working clothes. Holt Street Cottage, now Old Cooky’s, is to the left of the cortege.
![Holt-1909 Harry Mepham funeral-shows old cottages 1909 Holt Street cross-roads. The funeral cortege of Harry Mepham, another worker employed at the nearby Snowdown Colliery. . Once again, it’s interesting to note that several of the mourners are wearing their distinctive working clothes. In the background is the old Holt Street Cottage, now Old Cooky’s. On the left is a now long demolished cottage which occupied what is now the garden of the first house in Johnson's Terrace.](https://i0.wp.com/nonington.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Holt-1909-Harry-Mepham-funeral-shows-old-cottages.jpg?w=150&h=92&ssl=1)
1909 Holt Street cross-roads. The funeral cortege of Harry Mepham, another worker employed at the nearby Snowdown Colliery. . Once again, it’s interesting to note that several of the mourners are wearing their distinctive working clothes. In the background is the old Holt Street Cottage, now Old Cooky’s. On the left is a now long demolished cottage which occupied what is now the garden of the first house in Johnson’s Terrace.
![Ingleside-with-Groombridge- Ingleside circa 1904. The children are members of the Groombridge family who had recently taken over the tenancy of Holt Street Farm.The tenancy is still held by members of the family. At this time Ingleside was the Holt Street farm house. the larger Holt Street Farm House in Butter Street was the residence of Mr. Henry Weston Plumptre and later officers from the Dover garrisons.](https://i0.wp.com/nonington.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Ingleside-with-Groombridge-3.jpg?w=163&h=99&ssl=1)
Ingleside circa 1904. The children are members of the Groombridge family who had recently taken over the tenancy of Holt Street Farm.The tenancy is still held by members of the family. At this time Ingleside was the Holt Street farm house. the larger Holt Street Farm House in Butter Street was the residence of Mr. Henry Weston Plumptre and later officers from the Dover garrisons.
![Holt St_A Groombridges hse c1904 Ingleside in Holt Street circa 1904.To the right was Symond’s Barn, and to the left a cottage which stood between Ingleside and Holt Street row. The cottage was demolished around 1910 when Ingleside was improved and extended. Symond’s Barn, or at least a wooden successor, was not demolished until the 1970’s. Both barn and cottage were mention in a 1670 lease for the Holt Street estate.](https://i0.wp.com/nonington.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Holt-St_A-Groombridges-hse-c1904.jpg?w=163&h=116&ssl=1)
Ingleside in Holt Street circa 1904.To the right was Symond’s Barn, and to the left a cottage which stood between Ingleside and Holt Street row. The cottage was demolished around 1910 when Ingleside was improved and extended. Symond’s Barn, or at least a wooden successor, was not demolished until the 1970’s. Both barn and cottage were mention in a 1670 lease for the Holt Street estate.
![Holt Street near the garage, 1920's Holt Street near the present garage, 1920's. The recent garage office building is in mid-picture. At the time the phot was taken the building was in use as a laundry.](https://i0.wp.com/nonington.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Holt-St-nr-garage-1920s.jpg?w=134&h=101&ssl=1)
Holt Street near the present garage, 1920’s. The recent garage office building is in mid-picture. At the time the phot was taken the building was in use as a laundry.
![Holt St-garage area-ariel view The garage area seen from the air, early 1960's. In 1918 William Sayer, opened a cycle repair & taxi service in stable buildings behind The Royal Oak [now the car park]. The business expanded to include motor vehicle repairs & fuel sales. In 1926 William Sayer moved to the present premises in Holt Street, previously the public laundry. On his retirement in 1948 the business was taken over by his nephews, Charles & Arthur Betts. The business is now run by Terry, Arthur's son.](https://i0.wp.com/nonington.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Holt-St-garage-area-ariel-view.jpg?w=134&h=91&ssl=1)
The garage area seen from the air, early 1960’s. In 1918 William Sayer, opened a cycle repair & taxi service in stable buildings behind The Royal Oak [now the car park]. The business expanded to include motor vehicle repairs & fuel sales. In 1926 William Sayer moved to the present premises in Holt Street, previously the public laundry. On his retirement in 1948 the business was taken over by his nephews, Charles & Arthur Betts. The business is now run by Terry, Arthur’s son.
Hello Denise, thanks for the comment. I’m sorry to say I have no further information on Butter Street cottages or the Folwells. Any burials would be in the graveyard surrounding the church as the new burial ground across the road did not come into use before the 1870’s. Good luck with your search, I’ll let you know if I find anything relevant.
Hi Clive.
Hope you are well.
Interesting pictures. Just wondering if any pictures have been found of Butter Street in 1841 of cottages that existed then. Still looking for information of my Folwell ancestors who lived on Butter Street. I visited Nonington and St Mary’s Church recently. The Church Warden was very helpful and found records of where the plot might have been. Any information would be much appreciated.
Kind regards,
Denise Evans