Reminiscences of James Bodell (1831-1890)

Date1847-1890Reference NumberAms 201Collection SummaryMayor of Tauranga 1888. Reminiscences 1847 to 1890. Written between 1883 and 1890. Eight notebooks which were published in 1982 as “A soldier’s view of Empire”.DescriptionCollection comprises:

Ams 201/1: Eight notebooks of reminiscences, 1847 to 1890.

Ams 201/2: Photocopied correspondence and documents

See also the Library catalogue for "A soldier's view of Empire: The reminiscences of James Bodell, 1831-92", by James Bodell. Published 1982.

Inside front cover of the 1982 publication: "In 1863 he volunteered to serve in New Zealand in the Maori Wars. Discharged in 1866, he was given a town lot of land as well as farming land by the government in the town of Tauranga, where he was an outstanding pioneer, making money, and becoming Mayor. He later made two return trips to England to visit his family in Leicester. In about 1881 he began to write his reminiscences...and in 1978, on the death of one of his English descendants, the original manuscript was offered to Bodley Head for publication. It has been edited by Keith Sinclair and presents a unique picture of how the British Empire was colonised and what life in the British Army of the time was like in the ranks."

James Bodell was Mayor of Tauranga in 1888. He built a home which he named Bradgate Villa, and also built the Bellevue Temperance Hotel.
He was involved with the 1st Waikato Regiment, Waikato Militia and the 2nd Nottingham Regiment (Lilywhites), 59th Regiment of Foot.CreatorBodell, James, 1831-1892 Last edited by: Kate Charteris

LevelCollectionExtent8 notebooks and correspondence Last edited by: Kate Charteris

LanguageEnglishSourcesEarly New Zealand Books (Auckland University)

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Notebooks of James Bodell

Photocopied correspondence and documents - James Bodell

Reminiscences of James Bodell (1831-1890)

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RoomClimate controlled room Last edited by: Kate Charteris

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Kaitiakitanga StatementWe ask that, in addition to normal copyright and privacy considerations, users of our heritage resources uphold the mana and dignity of the people, communities and places depicted within.Access ConditionsNot yet determined, if you would like to find out more about the contents of the collection or whether you can view the collection on-site, please email research@tauranga.govt.nzAcknowledgementTe Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries Ams 201

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