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Mary Godfrey Chaundy (1818-1881)

The marriage of Mary Godfrey Chaundy and Paul Clarke is registered in Bicester in the third quarter of 1837.

1851 - Little Brill

Birth of Norman Clarke registered in Thame in the second quarter of 1852. FreeBMD
Birth of Louise Frances Clarke registered in Thame in the last quarter of 1855. FreeBMD

1861 - Hampden House, Brill


1867 The Times Monday 11th March 1867 pg 5 Col E:
1867 The Times Tuesday 25th June 1867 pg 4 Col A:
Newspaper Cutting ESTABLISHMENT for YOUNG LADIES, CLARKE, daughters of the Rev. Paul Clarke. Terms, 18 guineas per
annum. The object of the Misses Clarke in this establishment has
been to meet the wants of a respectable class of young ladies, where
they may receive a first-class education upon most reasonable terms,
and at the same time meet with every necessary comfort. The con-
tinued increase and prosperity of the school, together with its superior
advantages, and the rapid progress made by the young ladies, justify
the Misses Clarke in calling attention of parents and guardians to this
seminary. Observe the following facts:- The locality is exceedingly
healthy; the young ladies are most kindly treated; their morals are
strictly watched; the education imparted is solid and polite; every
attention is paid to their studies; and the most persevering efforts are
made to complete, as soon as possible, their education. In this semi-
nary young ladies are trained either for business or the attainment of
those higher accomplishments which constitute the embellishment of
a refined and superior education. Prospectuses will be forwarded on
application to the principals (with references, which are of the highest
character), to Hampden-house, Brill, near Oxford. A resident
Parisionne.

1871 - Hampden House, Brill


1879 The Times Saturday 26th July 1879 pg 3 Col E:
1881 The Times Saturday 8th January 1881 pg 15 Col B:
Newspaper Cutting LADIES' SCHOOL, Hampden-house, Brill, near
Oxford, established 1854, by the Lady Principals, the Misses
CLARKE, daughters of the Rev. P. Clarke. Terms, strictly inclusive,
£26, for English in all its branches, pianoforte, singing, French and
laundress. The object of the Misses Clarke in this establishment is
to meet the wants of a respectable class of young ladies, where they
may receive a first-class education upon most reasonable terms, and at
the same time meet with every necessary comfort. The continued pros-
perity of the school, together with its superior advantages, justifies the
Misses Clarke in calling the attention of parents to this seminary. The
house is delightfully situate on a hill, commanding an extensive
scenery, and the locality is exceedingly healthy. Within one mile is
Dorton Chalybeate Spa. Prospectuses forwarded on application to the
Principal, with references to parents of pupils. A resident French
governess.

1881 - Hampden House School, Brill, Buckinghamshire

Death of Mary Godfrey Clarke registered in the second quarter of 1884 in Thame. She was aged 67.

1885 The Times Thursday 31st December 1885 pg 2 Col D:
Newspaper Cutting LADIES' SCHOOL, Hampden-house, Brill, near
Oxford. Established 1854, by the Lady Principals, the Misses
CLARKE, daughters of the Rev. P. Clarke. Terms, strictly inclusive,
£26, for English in all its branches, pianoforte, singing, French and
laundress, school books, stationery; no extras whatever. In addition
to the above-named subjects, the course of instruction includes
drawing, painting, leather work, harmonium, drilling. The house is
delightfully situated on a hill, commanding an extensive scenery, and
the locality is exceedingly healthy. Within one mile is Dorton
Chalybeate Spa. Prospectuses forwarded on application, with
references to parents and pupils. Resident French and English
governesses. Masters in attendance.

Death of Paul Clarke registered in the third quarter of 1892 in Thame. He was aged 81. FreeBMD
Mary had eight children, Mary-Ann, John, Caroline, Arthur, Angelina, Fanny, Norman & Lucia Louisa Jones letter 19th October 1898

Exeter College Chapel c1857

Sue Chaundy

Portsmouth
United Kingdom

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