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Photograph album of the Codrington family of Dodington Park (D5571/1)
This wonderful photograph shows the outdoor estate workers of Dodington Park in 1890. As well as being good quality, what helps make it one of the jewels in the Archive’s crown is that all those shown are named (with one exception) and their roles are identified – an all too rare occurrence. On the back row (from left to right) are; Jenkins (blacksmith), Balman (cowboy), Selman (gardener), C. Woodman (stableman), W. Uzzle (gardener), Williams (keeper), W. Greenaway (Head Gardener), W. Chandler (gardener), Hurcom (carter), J. Angell (woodman), J. Uzzle (Park labourer) and T. Woodman (gardener). In the middle row are; J. Fitchew (keeper), R. Payne (keeper), J. Fitchew (Head Keeper), H. Woodman (no occupation given), H. Hilsom (Groom), A. Tanner (helper), R. Sweet (keeper – with shotgun). Finally, in the front are: Perry (cowman), White (stable boy), Jenkins (gardener) and lastly the only unnamed man, who was listed as a gardener. Some of the men are holding tools relevant to their role; including English scythes (and well-worn boat-stones for sharpening), a wicker basket, a nail tray with horseshoes, a saw, a watering can, a besom, a Dutch hoe and a shotgun with outside hammers. The only unknown item is a wooden truncheon like object with a metal cap that is being held by William Greenaway, the Head Gardener. If anyone knows what it might be please let us know!
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