Rushden Research Group: Hilly Farm

Hilly Farm

farmed by Jeremiah Knight followed by Charles Edwin Knight in the 1800s

Charles Edwin Knight also kept a butchers shop.


c1950s when Willmott's kept this farm	Hilly Farm in Bedford Road in 2008

1966 plan showing Hilly Farm before road widening

Rushden Argus, 24th August 1917, transcribed by Kay Collins

Harvesting by Motor - First Motor Tractor in the Rushden District

The first motor harvester used in Rushden, is owned by Mr. C. E. Knight,
of Hilly Farm, whose son is driving. Rushden Church will be noticed in the background. The harvesting operations and boot making are intermingled; so close are the two industries that one can stand and listen to the explosions of the motor harvester and the hum of shoe machinery at the same time.

Ploughmans Camp 1916

Extract from a longer article 1919
Harborough-Road and Bedford-Road - In view of the wet weather, other plans were hastily made and the tables were placed in a barn kindly lent by Mr. C. E. Knight.

Rushden Argus August 12^th 1921, transcribed by Susan Manton Burnt Out - Thatched Barn Destroyed
A dangerous outbreak of fire was fortunately noticed by a Kettering motorist passing through Rushden just before 3a.m. on Sunday morning. As reported elsewhere he gave the alarm, and the Fire Brigade succeeded in saving the adjoining cottage, a stack of oats, a rick of hay and other property. The barn belonged to Mr. Jeremiah Knight of the High Street [South]. More on the Fire
	The Barn

Jeremiah Knight died 2nd Nov 1923 and his son Charles Edwin, died in 1924.
Both are buried and commemorated with their wives in Rushden Cemetery.

B 857/9

In loving memory of Maria the beloved wife of Jeremiah KNIGHT who fell asleep November 2nd 1903 aged 70 years. "To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die". Also of Naomi his second wife who passed away July 16th 1920 aged 67 years. Her end was peace. Also of Jeremiah KNIGHT husband of the above who passed away Nov 19th 1923 aged 87 years. Our friends have only changed - have sped from lower homes to homes above.

C 166/167

In loving memory of Charles Edwin KNIGHT the beloved husband of Annie KNIGHT who died May 3rd 1924 aged 68 years. I heard the voice of Jesus say come unto me and rest, lay down thou weary one lay down, thy head upon my breast. Also of Annie KNIGHT wife of the above passed away March 10th 1929 aged 80 years.

An auction sale was arranged and took place on 5th September 1924.
The street numbers have been changed, but we have no details.

Rushden Echo, 5^th September 1924, transcribed by Kay Collins

54 High Street South, Rushden.

Farm Implements,

Cart, 4-wheeled Trolley, Stack of Hay, Rick Cover, Dairy Utensils, and other effects,

To be sold by Auction by

John S Mason

On Thursday, 18^th September 1924, by order of the Executors of the late Mr J Knight, including:-

McGregor Grass Mower, Ransome’s Single Plough, Horse Rake, Hay Tedder, Horse Hoe, Set 1 Horse Harrows, Set Drag Harrows, Swaytrees, 4-wheel Trolley, Scotch Cart, Dog Cart, Trap, 4-wheel Carriage, Avery Platform Weighing Machine to 4cwt., Sack Lifter, Sack Barrow, New Rick Cloth and Poles, 19-round Ladder, 36-round Ladder, Set Light Harness, Plough Chains, 2 Root Pulpers, Chaff Box, Pig Net, 2 Iron Pig Troughs, 2 Hay Knives, Scythe, Forks, Rakes, 3 Water Barrels, Hathaway Church, 7 Milk Pans, Milk Pails, and other effects. Part Stack of well gotten Old Hay.

Sale to commence at 1.30 prompt.

Auctioneer’s Offices, 30 High-street, Rushden.

Hilly Farm rear view


The shop and Hilly Farm c1990s	Hilly Farm rear gateway

Obituary