The father, Rev. J Atkins, was headmaster of the Grammar School at the Litten, described by his successor as “a great believer in the cane as an effective instrument of learning.” [From “Newbury in the 1890’s” by Penelope Stokes.]

He was also Chaplain to The Union (The Workhouse) 1878-1903

He and his wife had six sons and seven daughters.

He retired to Whitchurch where he is buried

This mention should also perhaps be included on his other children buried in NRC, i.e. …

Alfred Ernest Atkins

Harry Cecil Atkins *

Arthur Bernard Atkins

Ivor Maurice Atkins

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