Boxted Village Times

1908

The beginning of the Salvation Army smallholding scheme on what was once Boxted Heath. This followed a loan by a Mr. Herring to establish a 'labour colony' to put the 'landless people on peopleless land'. Sixty seven smallholdings were established; most were of five acres with part planted to fruit. There was an outhouse, stable and semi-detached house for the tenant.

1910

Opening of the Methodist School in Chapel Road, and a visit to Boxted by General Booth of the Salvation Army, to inspect the smallholding estate.

1911 

Overcrowding at village school. As well as younger children being sent to the Methodist school, some were sent  to Myland school.

1911

Closure of 'Thatcher's' in Mill Road. Record hot summer with a temperature of 101^°F being recorded on June 20th.

1912

First doctor's surgery opened in the village by Dr. Slade of Nayland. The surgery was held in Mr. Maylyn's old Schoolhouse on Straight Road.

1914

The Great War. The war affected village life enormously. Many young men left the land for the armed forces; 16 of whom lost their lives in the conflict. A large number of horses were also taken for service with the army, leaving a shortfall of animals to cultivate the land. Women took the place of men on the farms and in industry.

1918

Armistice and end of hostilities. Much celebrating in the village.

1919

Maylyn's Shop

Closure of Butchers Arms beer house on Workhouse Hill, and the end of trading at Maylyns shop in Straight Road. Smith and Vesey's shop was sold to a Mr. Randall who started a radio business, and later opened a garage nearby.

1919

Redecoration of chancel in St. Peter's church.