Michael D.Heath-Caldwell M.Arch.

1952 - 1953 - 1954

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Friday 24 April 1953

Bedfordshire Times and Independent 
Miss Hesketh

 When an old lady of a hundred believes in the philosophy which says that there is always something in the world to laugh at, then surely it is worth considering. Miss Mary Sophie Hesketh, of 34 Chaucer Road, Bedford, is the old lady who believes in this happy philosophy, and she celebrated her 100th birthday yesterday (Thursday).

Miss Hesketh, born at Southampton, was one of 13 children, all of whom except herself are dead. She was a twin, but her brother died when he was young. One of her relatives, a great-nephew, Mr.Heath-Caldwell of Dorset visited the old lady yesterday. She was up very early to receive the many cards and presents which arrived, among them a telegram from the Queen. 

Miss Hesketh is a very lively, cheerful old lady, who has a great sense of humour. She takes much interest in world affairs, and reads the newspapers every day, though she does not like the wireless.

Miss Hesketh, whose father as a consul in Rio de Janeiro, has visited China and Japan, and remembers a great deal about those countries. 

A stalwart supporter of the Church, she received Communion from the Rev.H. Duncan Bagot yesterday morning.
 

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West Sussex Gazette
Thursday 3 September 1953

By orders of Exors. of Mrs F.J. Heath deceased.

Kitlands, Coldharbour.

The contents of Antique and other Household Furniture, 
Including bedroom suites, chests of drawers, bedding, linen, blankets, fur coats, occasional tables and chairs, Axminster, Indian and Turkey carpets and hearth rugs. Persian rugs, oil paintings, water-colours and engravings, books, Valuable Dresden China. Silver and plate, chinese cabinets, library table, mahogany dining table and chairs, 2 grandfather clocks, bracket clock. Broadwood and White piano, china cabinets,  bureaux and desk cupboards, bookcases, wireless set, electric fires, refrigerator, kitchen equipment.To be sold by auction - White and Sons.

On Wednesday 30th September 1953 at 11 o'clock. 
On view Monday, 28th September 1953, from 10 am. to 4pm. 

Catalogues (1s) of the Auctioneers. 104 High St, Dorking Tel. Dorking 3253