The Titchfield Canal IV – Was the canal really built in 1611?
Te possible date for the construction of the canal rests on an entry in the Parish Register which seems to indicate that they estuary was closed off in 1611. From this it has been inferred that the canal must have … Continued
The Titchfield Canal III – The importance of the Port
In 1994 Ken Davies published a pamphlet about the Port of Titchfield and the Canal. He made some useful comparisons with similar short canals. The text, but not all of the photographs, is reproduced here. The Lost Port of Titchfield and … Continued
The Titchfield Canal II – The Traditional View
The late George Watts was a fine historian and a leading figure in the study of history in Titchfield. This first article in the series was first published in 1984. It is well-reasoned and draws upon the available historical evidence … Continued
The Titchfield Canal I – The Mystery
This is the first in a series of posts about the Titchfield Canal and we start with a piece by Dr Peter Mills, published in a recent newsletter, posing the unanswered questions. Following this I will publish other articles written … Continued
A Schoolmaster in the Country – Part II
A schoolmaster in the country – Part II And what of Titchfield? Could Shakespeare have worked in the village as a schoolmaster?? Possibly. There is evidence which can fit the known facts. The earls did employ schoolmasters. The disreputable Nicholas … Continued
A Schoolmaster in the Country – Part 1
A schoolmaster in the country – Part I John Aubrey the 17th century gossip, recorded in 1681 that he had heard that Shakespeare was a schoolmaster in the country. It is one of those tantalising remarks that is completely without … Continued
