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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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During his lifetime

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

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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

Mixing modern rail and traditional transport methods

By the late 19th century, railways were the preferred mode for longer distances, while people still routinely used horses, carriages, and walking for short trips or to reach stations. This mixture of old and new technologies meant that even as trains became standard for intercity travel, older methods persisted for everyday urban and rural transport.

Around the world1893

Women vote in New Zealand

New Zealand became the first country where women could vote in national elections.

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.

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

Kitchen Parties and Festive Songs

At Christmas time, people enjoyed kitchen dance parties featuring the Polka, the Heel and Toe, and jigs, often ending with step dancing on a farm wagon for prizes. Singing was also ubiquitous at social gatherings, with everyone expected to contribute a song.

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.