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The Bunney Family
In the late 19th century, William Bunney of Shrewsbury owned a considerable estate centred on Middleton Scriven. Much of this was sold in 1919, but the family retained a cottage in the village which was eventually occupied by Margaret Bunney. Margaret was a keen photographer; this page shows some of the photos that she took between the wars to record family visits in and around the village
Hunting
Wheatland Hunt, Middleton Scriven
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The Wheatland Hunt can trace its roots back to 1811 when a Mr Skelding formed a pack of hounds. It reformed later in the 19th Century. In 1919 Arthur Buston of Astbury Hall moved its kennels from Cleobury North to Eardington
The Wheatland Hunt can trace its roots back to 1811 when a Mr Skelding formed a pack of hounds. It reformed later in the 19th Century. In 1919 Arthur Buston of Astbury Hall moved its kennels from Cleobury North to Eardington
Middleton Scriven is in the territory of the Wheatland Hunt.
Wheatland Hunt, Middleton Scriven 1933
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The Wheatland Hunt met at Manor Farm, Middleton Scriven on 14th February 1933
The Wheatland Hunt met at Manor Farm, Middleton Scriven on 14th February 1933
Wheatland Hunt Middleton Scriven 1933 2
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This is probably Margaret Bunney, riding with the hunt at Middleton Scriven. Women, sometimes riding side-saddle, often went out with the hunt after the First World War
This is probably Margaret Bunney, riding with the hunt at Middleton Scriven. Women, sometimes riding side-saddle, often went out with the hunt after the First World War
Shooting
Shooting Middleton Scriven
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Mr Bunney?, visitor Fred Broomhall, gardener/groom Richard Hall and gamekeeper William Mullard on a shooting expedition in 1919
Mr Bunney?, visitor Fred Broomhall, gardener/groom Richard Hall and gamekeeper William Mullard on a shooting expedition in 1919
Shooting party Middleton Scriven 2
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A shoot could be an important social event. This appears to be a lunch party in the 1919 season
A shoot could be an important social event. This appears to be a lunch party in the 1919 season
Fishing
Dingle Fishing Middleton Scriven
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Fred Broomhall fishing with a member of the Bunney family whilst on leave in 1919. Dingle Lake was a fishpond, apparently created in mid-Victorian times.
Fred Broomhall fishing with a member of the Bunney family whilst on leave in 1919. Dingle Lake was a fishpond, apparently created in mid-Victorian times.
Cricket
Cricket team, Middleton Scriven c1930
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Cricket was a sport in which all levels of village society could meet. This side may be Middleton Scriven or Glazeley, around 1930
Cricket was a sport in which all levels of village society could meet. This side may be Middleton Scriven or Glazeley, around 1930
Motoring
Angel Bank 15th August 1933
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Angel Bank 15-8-33. Margaret Bunney and colleagues on an outing.
Angel Bank 15-8-33. Margaret Bunney and colleagues on an outing.
Flying
Berkshire Aviation
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Berkshire Aviation were formed after the First World War to give short air flights to spectators. They toured the country, flying from large fields. Pilot CS Hunt visited Shrewsbury around 1924; this shows his Avro 504 awaiting take-off.
Berkshire Aviation were formed after the First World War to give short air flights to spectators. They toured the country, flying from large fields. Pilot CS Hunt visited Shrewsbury around 1924; this shows his Avro 504 awaiting take-off.
Berkshire Aviation in flight
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This picture was probably taken by Margaret Bunney on a short flight at Shrewsbury provided by Berkshire Aviation, about 1924
This picture was probably taken by Margaret Bunney on a short flight at Shrewsbury provided by Berkshire Aviation, about 1924