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Ronald Armstrong-Jones

Romford, 18 May 1899 – Caernarfon, 27 Jan 1966

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Facts and their sources

  • Born18 May 1899, Romfordnot verified1 source
  • TitleHigh Sheriff of Caernarvonshire, 1936–1937not verified1 source
  • Died27 Jan 1966, Caernarfonnot verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 18 May 1899

    Born in Romford

  2. 7 Mar 1930

    A son is born

  3. 1936–1937

    High Sheriff of Caernarvonshire

  4. 27 Jan 1966

    Dies in Caernarfon, aged 66

Family

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Children · 1

During his lifetime

He lived through 8 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Romford.

General history, not a record about the family: each item says where it comes from.

The 1890s · Ronald is born in Romford

In the news1897

1897 Marconi receives patent for radio communications

Guglielmo Marconi received the first patent for radio communications in 1897.

Getting around

Dramatic increases in travel speed by rail

Rail travel speeds significantly outperformed earlier coaches, with journeys that took 20 hours by stagecoach in 1830 taking only five hours by train by the early 20th century. For example, in 1872, a 220-mile trip to Scotland via train and carriage took over 9.5 hours, averaging about 23 miles per hour.

At the table

Children's daily lunch costs

In London, working children often bought a simple lunch at a cook-shop for two pence, typically spending a penny on pudding and a halfpenny on potatoes. If they spent the full twopence, they were permitted to have a little gravy or fat added to their meal.

The first modern Olympics. Athens hosted the first modern Olympic Games, with 241 athletes from 14 nations.Around the world · 1896

The first modern Olympics. Athens hosted the first modern Olympic Games, with 241 athletes from 14 nations.

Émile Gilliéron · public domain

What people wore

Everyday Clothing for Women

Women typically wore a shift, a petticoat, and a gown with detachable sleeves, while an apron was essential to protect their clothes during daily chores.

Music

Concertinas in Every Home

In 1890, it was remarked that almost every house in rural Norfolk contained a worn-out concertina or a broken-down accordion. Concertinas were found everywhere, including in pubs, churches, and at home gatherings.

Daily life

Shared water and toilets were common

Many working-class homes lacked indoor plumbing, requiring families to share an outdoor tap and toilet with several neighboring households.