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- 1861 British Census of Bank House, Sheen, Staffordshire, England
Ralph Bassett - 42 - Head - Butterton, Staffordshire - Farmer - 70 acres
Hannah - 47 - Wife - Walton, Staffordshire
Thomas - 14 - Son - Sheen, Staffordshire
Elisa - 13 - Daughter - Sheen, Staffordshire
Hannah - 11 - Daughter - Sheen, Staffordshire
Emma - 9 - Daughter - Sheen, Staffordshire
Joseph - 7 - Son - Sheen, Staffordshire
Ellen - 5 - Daughter - Sheen, Staffordshire
Lydia G. - 2 - Daughter - Sheen, Staffordshire
(Employs 1 laborer for farm)
1881 British Census of Tittensor, Stone, Staffordshire, England
Joseph Bassett - 27 - M - Head - Sheen, Stafford - Farmer
Mary E. - 27 - F - Wife - Onecote, Stafford
Thomas - 3 - M - Son - Tittensor, Stafford
Elizabeth Ann Wain - 12 - F - Servant - Warslow, Stafford - Domestic servant
Walter Shenton - 3 - M - Visitor - Tittensor, Stafford
1891 British Census of Strongford, Trentham, Staffordshire
Joseph Bassett 37 M Head Hulme, End, Stafford Farmer
Mary Ellen 37 F Wife Waterhouses, Stafford
Thomas 13 M Son Horton, Stafford Scholar
Douglas 9 M Son Tittensor, Stafford Scholar
Ralph Hall 6 M Son Tittensor, Stafford Scholar
Leonard John 4 M Son Tittensor, Stafford Scholar
Annie Mildred 2 F Daughter Trentham, Stafford
& 2 servants
1901 British Census of Strongford, Trentham, Staffordshire
Joseph Bassett 47 M Head Hulme End, Staffordshire Farmer & Contractor
Mary Ellen 47 F Wife Waterhouse, Staffordshire
Ralph H. 16 M Son Tittensor, Staffordshire
Anne M. 12 F Daughter Trentham, Staffordshire
Myra E. 9 F Daughter Trentham, Staffordshire
Milicent E. 6 F Daughter Trentham, Staffordshire
Joseph H. 4 M Son Trentham, Staffordshire
Eliza Freakley (Wd)73 F Visitor Trentham, Staffordshire
Alice Bassett 27 F Visitor Llanfaf???, Wales
& 1 Servant
1911 British Census of Tittensor, Treatham, Staffordshire
Joseph Bassett 57 M Head Hulme End, Staffordshire Farmer
Mary Ellen 56 F Wife Westerfall, Staffordshire
Annie Mildred 22 F Daughter Tittensor, Staffordshire Dairy Maid
Myra Evelyn 20 F Daughter Tittensor, Staffordshire
Milicent Eleanor 17 F Daughter Tittensor, Staffordshire
Joseph 14 M Son Tittensor, Staffordshire Scholar
& 1 servant
(Marred 36 years, 9 children, 7 living
Bassett's of Tittensor - Five Generations of Road Transport
R.G. Bassett & Sons Ltd, based at Transport House, Tittensor near Stoke, is a name which has been familiar to generations of local folk. Today Bassett's is a market leader in the provision of U.K. Road Haulage, Warehousing and Driver Training Services.
The story of Bassett's in transport began in 1897 with the founder of the firm, Joseph Bassett. Joseph lived and worked at Strongford Farm, between Trentham and Tittensor. He was a Victorian gentleman farmer who, inspired by the spirit of the age, saw relief from the drudgery of the land by letting steam power take the strain. But he went a step further than most, first becoming an agricultural contractor, and later a road bulder.
From these early solid foundations the Company has, through vision, determination and the hard work of Joseph, his direct descendants Leonard John, Reginald (Reg) and the present Managing Directors, Leonard and Ashley Bassett, developed in to one of the region's leading providers of quality road haulage, warehousing and transport industry training services.
Transport services evolve in many ways, as do the customers to which their services relate. Towards the end of the twentieth century, the Company saw the demise of many of its established industrial and manufacturing partners which it had been proud to serve for most of that era. Industries such as steel, tyres, pottery and mining were all significant contributors to both the local economy and Bassett's traffic portfolio. Regrettably those are now valued memories and reserved for the history books.
The intervening years have presented many opportunities and challenges in respect of all operational aspects of the family Company. Vehicle technology deveoped from a humble beginning using horses and carts to steam powered vehicles. Then petrol engines gave way to modern day diesel-engine lorries, which have capacities up to 480 brake horse power, operating to Euro 5 specification. This environmentally friendly equipment assists the delivery of consolidated part and full loads of up to 28 tonnes throughout Great Britain, either on a dedicated or spot-hire basis.
The majority of goods are transported by the Company's own dedicated modern fleet of 35 vehicles and 60 trailers which encompasses a comprehensive range of vehicle specifications to facilitate the wide-ranging service requirements of Bassett's extensive customer base.
Undoubtedly the strength of the Company has always been its ability, flexibility and sustained willingness to encompass change in every area of its operations. In order to offer clients the opportunity to deliver to all parts of the country on a next-day basis, Bassett's became a founder member-shareholder of Palletforce plc in 2001. The Company is one of the largest inputters of pallets into the Palletforce network which incorporates 90 members located nationwide and provides access to a combined fleet of over 4,000 vehicles.
In 2008 members of the fifth generation of the family, Claire and Laurence Bassett were appointed as Directors of R.G. Bassett & Sons Ltd. They joined an experienced and innovative management team totally dedicated to the sustained provision of high standards of quality service at cost effective rates. Whilst current operations are focused around general road transport and its logisitcal parallels, Bassett's, over its long history, has successfully diversified into passenger transport (Bassett's Coachways Ltd: 1949-2003) and also moved into international haulage, having acquired the operating assets of Beresford Transport Ltd in 1996.
During the Company's long history, Bassett's has been proud and privileged to have employed many local people, who have greatly assisted in the provision of a professional service to both the traditional and emerging industries of North Staffordshire.
Today, still a family-run Company after more than a century in business, Bassett's looks forward to working with its valued clients across all industry sectors, to service their transport requirements, and facilitate the progressive development of logistical partnerships to meet the challenges of the twenty first century.
Joseph Bassett, who founded the firm when Queen Victoria still reigned, would surely have been astonished and proud to see what his successors have achieved.
From the Bassett Group Holdings Ltd. website
Len & Ashley Bassett
Ideally situated in the "Heart of England", Bassett Group Holdings Ltd. is a market leader in the provision of U.K. and European Coach Travel, Road Haulage, Warehousing and Driver Training Services.
A family business, founded in 1897, Bassetts proudly provides ISO 9002 approved quality service to its customers, both in the U.K. and in Western Europe. We maintain a first class fleet of Coaches and Road Haulage Vehicles, serviced to the highest standards in our own on site workshops. Take a look around our site. We look forward to being of service to you.
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Bassett Family Association Database
Abt 1854 - 1926 (~ 72 years)