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Help - Wellington Street Northampton
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Karen | Report | 19 Feb 2005 14:48 |
Can anyone tell me if Wellington Street in Northampton were just houses or were/are there shops as well. My rellie lived there from 1841 - at 1865 and he appears in directories as a confectioner/shopkeeper. So am wondering if he lived over the shop.l Many thanks Karen |
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Unknown | Report | 19 Feb 2005 14:50 |
I think if the directory was a commercial one and listed his occupation, then that would be his place of work. His private address would be in a residential directory. nell |
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Karen | Report | 19 Feb 2005 14:55 |
Thanks Nell - good point hadn't thought of that. Karen |
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Trudy | Report | 19 Feb 2005 14:56 |
Hi Karen that area of Northampton is, and as far as I know, always has been mainly residential, but there were a lot of 'corner' shops in the area, normally every couple of streets or so, most with accommodation either over or behind. Hope this helps. Trudy |
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Julie | Report | 19 Feb 2005 14:56 |
Karen My rellies owned a shop from abt 1870s to 1960. During this period they always lived above it. Do you know if the shop/ building is still there, as i live about 15 miles away. Im happy to drive over and take some photos/ ask questions ect julie |
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Karen | Report | 19 Feb 2005 15:00 |
Julie - that would be great but I dont have a number just that it was Wellington Street even on a birth cert it just states Wellington Street. But I do love to be able to 'see' the area where my rellies worked and lived. Thanks Karen |
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Julie | Report | 19 Feb 2005 15:07 |
Trudy Ive just looked on Multi map. The road is in the town centre. Its likely that the shop isnt there anymore, but i go to Northampton quite often so if you want mail me what info you have. Names/dates ect and ill see what i can find out for you. If the shop/houses are not there i can check the local library they might have some photos Julie |
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Karen | Report | 19 Feb 2005 15:17 |
Thanks Jenny I will look at that site in a mo. Julie - I have sent you my e-mail address the name was Thomas Orton and he was a confectioner and lived at Wellington street from at least 1841 until 1865. Thanks karen |
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Karen | Report | 19 Feb 2005 15:21 |
Thanks I'm off to go surfing the net to look for the photos Karen |