1868
1914-1918 WAR SERVICE
TO BE LET: House lately occupied by Mr Ellis on the Walk. Apply Mr Kerrison
JUDGE, Richard B.,
JUDGE, Michael J.,
1945
7
Walk
Royal Signals,
Signalman.
High Street of Beccles 150ft in length and 22ft in breadth troubling not the Abbot of Bury St Edmunds, although it was found by
inquisition before the Escheator taken of his office, that the town of Beccles had been an ancient borough time out of mind, that John,
late Abbot, erected that house to the nuisance of all the people passing, and that the late Abbot and the now Abbot have taken the
profits thereof from the time of erection; as upon mature deliberation in Chancery with the Justices and others of the Council learned in
law, it seemed to them that the Escheator had no authority by virtue of his office to make inquisition concerning such purprestures*,
and ought not to meddle therein.”
* An illegal enclosure or encroachment upon the land or property of another; as by an enclosure of building in royal, manorial, or
common lands, an encroachment on a highway etc.
the late Abbot was John de Tinmoth’s predecessor, John de Brinkle 1361-79. This would date the building to the 1360s or 1370s.
markets.
18 century. 3 storeys. Red brick. Slates. 3 windows, sash with glazing bars, and flat arches. Good bracket cornice. Ornamental iron guards to 1st
floor windows. Shop front, all glass, with wood case. N.M.R. Photo [of former front]
1576
1590
one Widow Marshall practised against him sundry ways by the procurement of Barker, tending to the
undoing of the suppliant and his surety Robert Smith, contrary to equity. The suppliant deserving
commiseration in regard to his extreme losses sustained by the late fire in Beccles. Find out who is at fault.
1618c
Gooch) by the New Market (folio 53)
Hawes, Robt, parcel of a tent sometime Thorns (post (supposed) John Bedingfield)
(folio 87)
1668
1671
1672
1674
1677
Bedingfield, John, for his tenement in the Market
Bedingfield, John
HEARTH TAX: Bedingfield, John, 5 hearths
Bedingfield, Jos, for the tent & yards late John Bedingfield, his Father (folio 262) [Joseph
Bedingfield, feltmaker; born 1642; married Mary Clarke 1669, Helen Lone 1681, died
November 1703]
Feaver, Philip, [Philip Le Febure died June 1732. He was a Surgeon] in New Market Place
late Joseph Beddingfield
Frabure, Philip, late Bedingfield now Sewell
Value £5.10
Value £8 10s
1733
Benefield
1766
Whincop, Edmund, [whitesmith, married Elizabeth Fenn 1761] in right of Elizabeth, his wife, tent in Market
Place late Matt Debenham
Place formerly Matthew Debnams before Feavers & lately Edm Whincops in right of his wife
congregationalist] messe near the Market Place late William Denny, Whincop, Matt Debenham
1812
formerly Whincops afterwards Wm Denny, Whincop late John Woolner
1916
SALE of FURNITURE: No 1 The WALK: late Miss MS Crowfoot. To be sold at YMCA Hut
1676-94
Bedingfield, Jos
P
Bedingfield, Jos
1841
1845
1851
1851 CENSUS
William E Crowfoot
Ellen Crowfoot
William M Crowfoot
Mary S Crowfoot
Ellen Crowfoot
Edward B Crowfoot
Mary Rumbsy
Ann F Smith
Lucy Andrews
1855
1861
1871
1881
1881 CENSUS
6928
1918
6929
6930
6931
[Catherine (nee Bailey) Crowfoot, born 1848 at Hornsey, Middlesex, was staying, as a visitor in Brighton. William B Crowfoot, their son was not listed in
the census]
1891 CENSUS
Crowfoot, WH
Crowfoot, WH
Crowfoot, WE 1807-87
V
V
(416)
Crowfoot, WH
Crowfoot, WE
Crowfoot, WE
M
U
U
M
44
11
7
5
39
25
58
V
V
V
V
F
13
F
F
M
F
F
F
London, Middlesex
M
Beccles, Suffolk
Beccles, Suffolk
Beccles, Suffolk
Bungay, Suffolk
Beccles, Suffolk
Diss, Norfolk
Crtowfoot, William
Crowfoot, William
Crowfoot, William
Crowfoot, WM
Beccles, Suffolk
Scholar
Scholar
Scholar
Cook
Housemaid
Nursemaid
Surgeon
Dau
Son
Serv
Serv
Serv
Crowfoot, WE
Crowfoot, WE
Crowfoot, William
Crowfoot, WE
£39.05
£49
£49
Surgeon
NMar
NMar
Caroline ULPH
Alice COPPING
U
U
25
15
F
F
Hainford, Norfolk, England
Ipswich, Suffolk, England
Serv
Serv
Housemaid Dom Serv
Under Housemaid Dom Serv
Catherine Crowfoot
Alfred Crowfoot
Amy Crowfoot
Ellen Crowfoot
Arthur Crowfoot
Eva Crowfoot
3 servants
42
Hornsey, Middlesex
8
7
4
Wife
Beccles
Beccles
Beccles
Beccles
dau
dau
son
dau
1901 CENSUS
Catherine Crowfoot
Ellen M Crowfoot
52
17
Hornsey, Middlesex
Beccles
Wife
1906 Survey
1912
1914
1922
1927
1933 +
1936
1948
1954
1965
1974
ALSO
Crowfoot, Misses
V
8 bedrooms, 4 sitting rooms
Crowfoot, Misses
Crowfoot, Miss
Smith, Charles MB Bsc Dur, MRCS Eng, LRCP Lond, DPH
Smith, Charles MB Bsc Dur, MRCS Eng, LRCP Lond, DPH
East Anglian Electrc Co
East Anglian Electric Supply Co
Eastern Electricity Board (EC Burton, manager)
Eastern Electricity Board (J Shepherd, manager)
Eastern Electricity Board
Eastern Electricity Board (CN Bancroft, manager)
1965
1974
Hodge, Harold
Petit, Donald
Listed Building: Early 19 century, or matching same. 3 storeys. 4 windows. Yellow brick. Stuccoed flat arches to recessed sash windows with altered
glazing.
1500.2
1576
1590
1593
1600.1
in
1653
1663
1712
1723
Riches
Downing, Barnby, [his widow died in 1613] for the next tent late Thornes & Riches
one Widow Marshall practised against him sundry ways by the procurement of Barker, tending to the
undoing of the suppliant and his surety Robert Smith, contrary to equity. The suppliant deserving
commiseration in regard to his extreme losses sustained by the late fire in Beccles. Find out who is at fault.
late Thornes late William Gooch by the New Market (folio 53)
1617; His wife was named Affra and they had children in 1612 & 1614] for the house late Riches the barn
Thorne & Riches now Andrew Armstrong (folio 188)
Thornes
HEARTH TAX, Thomas Hall, 3 hearths
Armstrong, Andrew, [Draper?? He married Penelope Bond in 1699] for a tent late Halls before Riches &
deceased. Enquiries Thomas Primrose [Andrew Armstrong died in 1718, Penelope Armstrong, widow died
in May 1723]
1854
1854
1854
1854
1855
1858
1860
removed from neighbouring houses to the Town Hall. The wind blowing hard. Children removed, wrapped
in shawls and counterpanes.
three quarters of an hour the whole building was one mass of fire. damage estimated at £1200. Furniture
of our property and we can never forget the debt of gratitude which we owe to you.
evening. To those exertions under the blessing of Divine Providence, we mainlty attribute the preservation
strong feelings of gratitude which we entertain for the kind and unwearied exertions used by you all last
Written by Rix: The "Syder" signature was attached. His house and its contents were almost totally
destroyed.
received remuneration were at home and in bed at the time of the Fire. Cases to be brought before the
Magistrate.
the occasion a meeting convened "to take the same into consideration." It was proved that some who had
assistance whilst in bed.
burnt to the ground, and the two adjoining houses were much injured.
the Town Hall. [Walk no 2] He intends selling the entire stock of drapery & grocery, regardless of cost
1860
1883
to Mr S Le-Grice, with whom he formerly lived. Has thorough practical knowledge of each Department
entire stock offered for sale at greatly reduced prices. Commences Friday, 27 November 1891.
1906
1917
1917
1933
Fireproof Safe, Ledger Rack and Cash Desk;
Mahogany-framed Glass Show Cases, Two Pier Glasses and Mirror, Gas Fittings, Venetian Blinds and Four
Mahogany-framed Wire Blinds; WORKROOM in the rear, 16ft. 4in. by 12ft. 2in, with Stove, Shelving and
Gas Fittings.
Cooking Range, Oven and Roaster, Filling Cistern; Closet, and Gas Bracket; Scullery, with Copper, Stone
Sink fitted with Waterworks and Soft Water Taps, Small Cooking Range and Closet; Storeroom and Larder
with Shelving and Large Safe.
by 9ft. 9in., 19ft. 3in. by 10ft., and 15ft. by 12ft. 6in., respectively, all fitted with Register Stoves and Gas
Brackets.
Coal and Wood Houses, and Two w.c’s. GARDEN; and Brick and Slated Stabling, consisting of Stable,
Coach House and Harness House, Hay and Straw Bins, with Stable Yard having Back Entrance leading into
Smallgate Street.
the Tenant on 11th October, 1904, at the Annual Rent of £110, payable quarterly, the Tenant also keeping
the Inside and Outside of Premises and the Fixtures and Fittings in repair.
Bacon Counter, Shelving and Drawers, Three-tier Sweet Stand, Gas Fittings, Counting House with
Double-Fronted Grocer’s Shop, [No 2] 23ft 9 in, by I7ft., fitted with Mahogany-top Counter, Slate-top
Gas laid on, and approached from Shop and by Steps from side Entrance.
with Four Mahogany-top Counters, Shelving and Drawers, Gas Fittings and large Pier Glass at end.
Register Stove, Marble Mantelpiece and Two Gas Brackets; Kitchen, 14ft. 6in, by 11ft. 6in., with 4ft.
ON THE GROUND FLOOR.—Spacious Entrance and Side Halls; Drawing Room, 16ft. by 9ft. 9in., with
with Register Stove, Marble Mantelpiece and Three-light Gas Pendant; Four Bedrooms, 16ft. by 15ft., 16ft.
and Slated Detached Warehouse with Two Floors. 24ft. by 13ft. with Four Deal Sugar Bins and Shelving;
In the rear of the above are Large and Small Warehouses, with Two Bedrooms over, and in Yard are Brick
at the Auctioneers’ Offices) for Fourteen Years, from 11th October, 1897, but terminable at the option of
seen at the Auctioneers’ Offices.
Mrs Alice Nottingham of Bridlington, (she married in 1888), owned the shop still in 1906.
Neither the sale in 1883 nor that in 1902 seems to have been successful, for Mr Parker’s eldest daughter,
SALE OF FURNITURE: Instructions from Mr AE Barwood (who is called for Military Service) in
Wine Merchants; The Shop for Value and Service; The Walk, Beccles.
1845
1851
1851 CENSUS
George Syder
Lorina Syder
John Stimpson
Eliza Meddows
Georgiana Playford
1855
1861
1871
Hall, exors
Hall, Exors
(412)
Syder, Geo
Syder, Geo
Cabinet Maker
£24-10s
M
U
U
44
19
17
14
V
V
F
M
F
F
Beccles, Suffolk
Beccles, Suffolk
Beccles, Suffolk
Beccles, Suffolk
Syder, George
Parker, Chas
Parker, Charles
Wife
Appr
Serv
Visitor
Grocer/Draper
Grocer/Draper
Servant
Syder, George
Parker, Chas 1
Parker, Charles
£35
£36-5s
6909
6910
6911
6912
6913
6914
6915
6916
6917
6918
6919
6920
6921
6922
6923
6924
6925
6926
NMar
NMar
NMar
NMar
NMar
NMar
NMar
NMar
NMar
NMar
NMar
NMar
NMar
NMar
NMar
NMar
NMar
M.Matilda PARKER
Alice L. PARKER
Sarah B. PARKER
Kate PARKER
Emma PARKER
Samuel JONES
Alf WHITING
Fred. GEDNEY
Edward BINNS
Leander FINK
Clara A. SPARHAM
Fanny A. CALEY
Alice SMITH
Agnes MAYHEW
Bessie GIRLING
Sarah A. ALDRED
Jane GUTTERIDGEU
M
21
19
14
11
28
25
22
15
16
27
21
17
18
15
14
19
46
F
F
F
F
M
M
M
M
M
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Marsham, Norfolk, England
Rockland All Saints, Norfolk, England
Broome, Suffolk, England
Ringsfield, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Lowestoft, Suffolk, England
Harleston, Norfolk, England
Norwich, Norfolk, England
Breckles, Norfolk, England
Gisleham, Suffolk, England
Denton, Norfolk, England
Thorpe Hamlet, Norfolk, England
Eye, Suffolk, England
Milliner
No Occupation
Scholar
Scholar
Grocers Assistant
Shopman
Draper Assistant
Draper Assistant
Porter
Dressmaker
Drapers Assistant
Drapers Assistant
Drapers Assistant
Drapers Apprentice
Drapers Apprentice
Serv
Daur
Daur
Daur
Shopman
Shopman
Shopman
Serv
Serv
Serv
Serv
Serv
Serv
U
U
Samuel Grice
wife; 3 Assistants; 4 Apprentices
1901 CENSUS
Catherine Barnes S
9 Boarders: (6 draper’s assistant; 1 milliner; 1 grocer’s assistant & 1 servant aged 19)
1906 Survey
1914
1922
1922
1927
1933
1937
1948
1954
1965
1974
Nottingham, Mrs (Bridlington)Barwood
dwelling & shop
V
Barwood, Albert
Barwood, Albert
Bon Marche
Bon Marche
Bon Marche
Bon Marche
/
Masters & Skevens
Carruthers & Tidbury
Carruthers & Tidbury
Carruthers & Tidbury
grocer
Bon Marche
£120
Bon Marche
[Historically they had been separate buildings, but they had been under the same ownership for a long time]
1990s
Coopers of Yarmouth
hardware
and with flat arches. Suffolk yellow brick. Modern glass bank front, ground floor.
1500.2
Pyles
8d
1593
Wright
1600.1
1600.2
1600.3
1664
1663
1681
1693
1709
8d
1729
1731
1736
1751
1767
1768
1792
1797
1804
1806
College, Cambridge for his religious beliefs]
where he dwelleth late Pyles before Tyde
Bailey, James, [He had a son in 1606] tent in the Market (folio 77)
Gosling
Plumsted, Thomas [An attorney; died aged 47 in 1679; His brother, Augustine was ejected from Trinity
chosen as one of the first two Deacons; He died 1687]; for a tent late Balises in New Market against the
Cross east
HEARTH TAX, William Cutlove, 5 hearths
Lone, John, [Gent; buried 1716 - or was he a milliner in 1675? wne he became a member of the XXIV] tent
adjoining the Angel sometime Baylies after Gosling late Plumstead (folio 275)
Lone, John, for a tent late Bailiss against the Cross
Lone, John, tent adjoining the Angel late his Father, before Plumstead's.
Rent11d
adjoining the Angel late John Lone before Plumstead
adjoining the Angel late Newton's & before that Thos Lone
Le Grys, Robert, [He was a surgeon and owned a lot of property. He lived at Waveney House] tent
£11. And a barn at the end of the yard in the occupation of Mrs Le Grys.
SALE: Le Grys, Robert : A mess adjoining [no 3] in the occupation of Mr John Parsons at the annual rent of
from public business)
lease
moderately assessed for the Land Tax.
which will expire on 10 October 1800, at yearly rent of £23, but much under let.
The premises to be surveyed by applying to Mr Algar, Mr Robert Davy or the Auctioneer.
Aldeby, farmer. To sell premises in Beccles & Weston. [He died in September 1805.]
James Algar, wine merchant, Last Will: executors Francis Bell of Redisham, farmer & James Chalker of
Canterbury. Sold for £650
Beccles, liquor merchant, 3rd part; William Barnard, gent, 4th Part; Will proved in the Prerogative Court of
1809
1812
1812
1823
1830
1831
1857
gateway, extending north to the south gable of the adjoining messe [Walk 3], late also of James Algar,
then and many years past in the occupation of Mrs Sarah Miller.
surgeon North; Messe, yard & premises of John Brown [Walk 2], draper, South.
mortgage to be discharged. (September 1812 John Page of Long Stratton, Norfolk, father of Elizabeth
Armitage paid £650.)
yard & garden in the occupation of Mrs Sarah Miller, in Part, & the yard of Charles Dashwood [Walk 4],
buildings, walled-in garden, yards, grounds etc. BETWEEN: Newmarket, West; Smallgate, East; Messe,
through Great Gateway into Smallgate.
Aldous Arnold, 2nd Part; James Algar, 3rd Part; Owen Holmes, gent, 4th Part.
2nd Part; James Algar, 3rd Part; Owen Holmes, 4th Part.
William Armitage of Webton, Hereford, Esq, 4th Part; James Cole of Beccles, 5th Part Price of £850 &
Indenture Between John Ward, 1st Part; Francis Balls & James Chalker, 2nd Part; John Land, 3rd Part;
[Probably this property] Mrs Abel’s, Day & Boarding School will reopen in commodious house opposite the
Town Hall on Tuesday 15 July. Boarders from 16-18guineas p.a.
William Armitage died
towards the north late William Armitage, her husband
Elizabeth Eleanor, his wife (Mrs Armitage’s daughter) SECOND PART; Robert Dashwood, surgeon,
THIRD PART; Charles Dashwood, Esq, FOURTH PART.
ALSO the strip of ground or passage on the north side.
1858
1902
Robert Beart of Norwich & RH Beart, THIRD PART; Martin Knowles of Beccles, inn holder, FOURTH
PART. Hannah Eade of Carlton Colville, spinster, FIFTH PART.
outhouses, yards and ground. The stables, coach house & outhouses being then converted into three
dwellings or cottages, shop and stable.
Bond, wife of William Francis Bond of Weymouth & WF Bond of SECOND PART; Elizabeth Birt, wife of
heretofore two stables & a coach house, then formerly used as a barn with Granary, warehouse and
house contains; Ground floor Entrance and side Halls; Drawing Room,
landing, Dining Room, 4 bedrooms. 2nd Floor: 4 bedrooms; In the Rear are Large & Small warehouses,
with 2 bedrooms over, Yard: warehouses, stabling with entrance to Smallgate.In the occupation of
Samuel Le Grice.
Grocer's Shop 23ft by 17ft; ] Double-fronted Draper's Shop 57ft by 19ft lighted in rear by lantern roof. The
1767
1841
1845
1851
1851 CENSUS
One House uninhabited
1855
1861
1871
1881
1881 CENSUS
see The Walk 2
1896
1904
1906 Survey
1907
1912
1914
1922
1922
1927
1936
1948
1954
1965
Le Grys, Robert
Armitage, Mrs
Armitage, late
Dashwood, R
V
(411)
Parsons, John
Crabbe, MA
Sayer, Jas
Sayer (late)
£24.10
£24.10
Dashwood, R
Waterman, Jn
Parker, Chas
V
V
V
Flower, Rev J
Parker, Chas
Parker, Chas
Ind Minister
Grocer/Draper
Grocer/Draper
£28.10
£25
£25
Nottingham, Alice
V
Barwood, Albt
Barwood, Albert,
Barwood, Albert,
Barwood, Albert
Barwood, Albert
Bon Marche
Bon Marche
Bon Marche
Bon Marche
Bon Marche
grocer & draper
grocer
grocer
grocer
grocer
grocer & draper
drapers, grocer
1990s
TSB Bank
centre glazing bars only. Modern shop front with entrance. Also original door left, 6 panel with arched radial bar fanlight, with quarter Doric columns
below transom.
1500.1
1576
1593
1612c
1664
1671
1681
1693
1700.1
1729
1736
1736
1753
1756
1763
1765
1767
1768
1774
1783
1785
Gaythorne, Rowland for his house he dwelleyh in sometime Adam Crask.
Market (folio 68)
Cutlove, Wm, for a tent late Bailies against the Cross east [with no 2.1]
Plumsted, Wid, in William Bendy and Wiliam Yallop's use; Now Mr Lone.
Lone, John, in the New Market -
Lone, John, for a tent late Bailies against the Cross
Lone, Roger
Newton, Nat, late John Lone's before Thomas Plumsted
Le Grys, Robt, in the New Market, The Angel late Newton's sometime before that Roger Lone
Le Grice, Robert, tent formerly Bailey's since Newton's against the Cross. now the Angel. [with no 2.1]
Main of Cocks at Will Smith’s, the Angel
Robert Mann, The Angel
Rent 11d
Task 1s
Rent 11d
Thomas Baxter, peruke maker.
and garretts on first floor; pretty walled-in garden, large yards, plenty of good stabling. enquiries Leman & Rede or
the yearly rent of
Crowfoot, Wm, in the New Market, The Angel, late Robert Le Grice
Task 1s
where he laid in a stock of wines and spirituous liquors, which he hopes will prove to the satisfaction of his customers,
whose favours will be gratefully acknowledged. By their most obliged humble servant, James Agar.
James Algar announces that Michaelmas, he (of the White Lion) shall remove next door to where he now resides.
Alger, Jas,late called the Angel in the New Market and formerly Lone's late estate of Robert Le Grice before Newton's.
Norwich Mercury 23 AprilAuction by Sam Crowe - That neat and desirable Inn, called the White Lion in Beccles in which a
1797
retire from public business)
lease which will expire on 10 October 1800, at yearly rent of £23, but much under let.
moderately assessed for the Land Tax.
The premises to be surveyed by applying to Mr Algar, Mr Robert Davy or the Auctioneer.
Algar, Jas, [Mess formerly the Angel and] another mess adjoining - Robert Le Grys
1867
with garden, vinery & outbuildings.
3 pianos, 12 bedsteads.
1671
1753
1756 ?
1767
1774
1783
1812
1841
1845
1850
1851 CENSUS
Robert Dashwood
Dinah Dashwood
Lorina Dashwood
Mary Ann Dashwood
Adelaide Dashwood
Elizabeth Giles
Charles H Carver
Eleanor Okel
Harriet Durrant
Sarah George
George Chittleburgh
1855
1861
1871
1881
1881 CENSUS
6899
6900
6901
6902
6903
6904
6905
6906
6907
Dashwood, Chas
Dashwood, Chas
Dashwod, Chas
(410)
Wiliam Bendy & William Yallop
William Smith
Robert Mann?
Mrs Denny
James Alga from Diss - now called The White Lion
[James Algar moves next door]
Louise Miller
Dashwood, Robt
Dashwood, Robert
Dashwod, Robert
£24-10s
£24-10s
M
U
U
U
U
U
U
43
15
7
34
18
22
37
18
23
F
F
13
F
F
M
F
F
F
M
Dashwood, Robert
Dashwood, Robt
Knowles, Hannah
empty
Fratton, Hampshire
Beccles, Suffolk
F
Beccles, Suffolk
Yarmouth, Norf
Morningthorpe, Norf
Willingham, Suff
Ellingham, Norf
Ringsfield, Suff
Topcroft, Norf
Wife
Beccles, Suffolk
Dau
Scholar at Home
Governess
Pupil
Housemaid
Cook
Nursemaid
Groom
Govnss
Serv
Serv
Serv
Dashwood, Charles
Dashwood, Robt
Kent, Alfred
Westerman, Jn
Surgeon
£32-10
£35
£38-10
NMar
Eng & Music Teacher
NMar
NMar
NMar
NMar
NMar
NMar
NMar
Susanna D. BARTON
U
21
F
St Pancras, Middlesex, England
Lra MICKLEBURGH
Ethel G. PENNY
Elizabeth BARNHAM
Grace J. JOHNSTON
Sarah CANT
Emma PORTER
13
12
31
15
14
F
F
11
F
F
F
Eggbury Andover, Hampshire, England
Feltham, Middlesex, England
F
Uppingham, Rutland, England
Ringsfield, Suffolk, England
Aldeby, Norfolk, England
Boarder
Pupil
Boarder
Pupil
Carlton Colville, Suffolk, England
Housekeeper
General Servant
U
Servant
Rachel Wigg
Alice Owles
S
S
56
50
F
F
Barnby, Suffolk
Barnby, Suffolk
visitor
visitor
own means
own means
1901 CENSUS
wife;
2 servants
1906 Survey
1914
1922
1927
1936
1948
1954
1965
1974
ALSO
Durrant, GH
Read, Henry
dwelling
Rix, Shelley William
Lush, Lieut- Col
Lush, Lieut-Col
Catling, F
Catling, F
Catling, Frank
Catling, Frank
Masters & Skevens
6 bedrooms 2 sitting rooms
butcher
butcher
butcher
keys. Blank panel in lieu of window in centre. Sash window at ground floor, lower sash without glazing bars, 6 panel door with plain arched fanlight.
Modern shop front.
See description of the building in 1587 in account of lawsuit between Richard Flatman of Alburgh, Norfolk, yeoman & Thomas Downing over a house
in Beccles [see 33 Newmarket]: “also a window next the street for the same cellar according to pattern & fashion of the shop where Robert Woolnowe
now dwelleth called the Lyon, all finished with doors and windows.”
1570
1576
Task 1s 4d
1593
Task 1s 4d
1600.1
1620C
1620.2
1664
1664
1672
1693
1736
1759
1759
1760.1
1788
1797
1799
1800
1800
1928
Gapp, Heirs of Widow, House late Gapp & John Thorn
Lone's (folio 93)
Vynior, Thomas, [Member of XXIV 1613; XII & Portreeve 1623] for a tent sometime Gapp's late Woolnow's & after
/
Margerom, Mrs
Cutlove, William, for a messe in New Market between the messe of Nich Smyth, gent, north [nos 5/6] and a mess called
the Angel, south [no 3], abutteth upon Smallgate, east; & Market Place, west.
Cutlove, William, late Mrs Margerom in New Market, against the Steeple.
Artis, Jn, [son of Edmund & Elizabeth; died 1731] for a mess formerly Cutlove's late Carver's opposite the Steeple.
Artis, John for a tent against the Steeple late Cutlove
Gisleham, Matt, [married Rose, first child 1726; died 1773] tent before Cutlove's against the Steeple
low rooms. Chambers and garretts over. Stables, Offices, Cellar, Yards, gardens etc. John Farr, attorney.
book case & collection of books. Brewery utensils, good kitchen furniture.
Amyas, Ann, [John Amyas, druggist married Ann Halliday in 1746] messuage near the Church, late Ward's, Matthew
Sale of house late Mrs Ann Amyas, centre of town: 2 parlours, kitchen, 4 bedrooms, garrett. Good garden And stable.
Sparrow, Bence, Trustee in will of Ann Amyas: a mess near the church.
Floor; Four very good Bedrooms, two attics & two garrets, also a good Garden & Stable adjoining. Further particulars
from Rede & Smith
Vacant Possession
with attractive Garden, Garage, Stabling. A valuable frontage of 34ft to the Walk and extending to Smallgate in the rear.
1845
1850
1851 CENSUS
Charles Dashwood
Sarah Walker
Mary Reynolds
1855
Dashwood, Chas
Dashwood, Chas
£35
(409)
Dashwod, Chas
Dashwood, Chas
U
U
Dashwood, Charles
32
29
F
F
Gosport, Hants
Lound, Suffolk
Dashwood, Charles
Serv
Serv
Housemaid
Cook
£35
1881 CENSUS
6892
Lon: GP
6893
6894
6895
6896
6897
1891 CENSUS
1896
1901 CENSUS
NMar
NMar
NMar
NMar
Kenneth METCALFE
Janet S. COOMBE
Maria HUMPHREYS
Emma WADE
25
U
22
11
F
20
F
M
Albrough, Norfolk, England
F
Otley, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Son
Governess P T
Serv
Housemaid
Polstead, Essex, England
Claud Metcalfe
M
21
1 Granddaughter;
Beccles
M
Beccles
1 Governess;
Student of Medicine
son
Kenneth Metcalfe
wife;
2 servants
1 daughter (20);
Metcalfe, Robt
wife;
1 servant
1906 Survey
1914
1914-1918 WAR SERVICE
Helsham
Helsham, Dr HP
dwelling
6 bedrooms, 4 sitting rooms
5 occupants
HELSHAM, Christopher T
1922
1922
1927
1927
1928
1933
1937
1948
1954
1965
1974
Walk
1914
Surg Lieut RN
DSC
689
Beccles Paper 21 Sep
Helsham, Hugh Dr
Helsham, Christopher
Helsham, Hugh, Dr
Helsham, Christopher Dr
Frontage of 34 ft to Walk. Attractive Garden, Garage, Stabling extending to Smallgate at the rear
Wilson, John
Wilson, John
Wilson, John
Wilson, John
Wilson, John
Furnishers
Furnishers
Furnishers
Furnishers
Early 19 century. 2 storeys attic and basement. Suffolk yellow brick. Plinth and brick pilasters. Wood eaves. Machine tile roof. 3 dormers with
segmental heads. 3 windows, sash with altered glazing, flat arches. 1 ground floor window, left. ? Modern shop, right. Brick panels above 1st floor
windows.
1817
bedchambers
1862
1902
desirably situated for trade opposite the Church in centre of Beccles. Large excellent shop, parlour, kitchen, study, pantry,
wash house, excellent cellars & domestic offices, good bed chambers, garretts, yards, garden, stable, chaise house & other
buildings now in occupation of Mr Robert Allcock, saddler.
The above are freehold. Apply JT Allcock of Halesworth
Stable, Coach House & other offices
Boyden, containing commodious cellar, Entrance Hall, Dining & Drawing Rooms, Kitchen, store room, pantry,
wash-house, three Bedrooms, Dressing Rom, three Attics & Garden.
Rooms, Breakfast Room, 2 store rooms, 2 Kitchens, pantry, wash-house, six Bedrooms, three Attics, Garden,
recently in the occupation of Rev Henry Mayers, containing large Cellars, Entrance Hall, Dining & Drawing
LOT 1: Valuable and commodious Family Residence with Garden, Vinery & Stabling in the occupation of Miss Pells in
the Walk.
Hollies, Frederick’s Road identified the body of his sister. She came to stay with him on
1917 and stayed until 10th of December when she went to stay with her sister, Miss
During her stay she had complained of depression and nervousness, but he had
She had been very upset by air raids and firing of anti-aircraft
he knew of nothing to trouble her.
of the Old Abbey Farm, Leiston and 14 Quilter Road, Felixstowe. Mr Nathaniel Pells, retired miller
guns when living at Felixstowe. Beyond that
never known her to threaten her life.
Pells at 5, The Walk.
26th
soldiers. She was gone away only a short time, but when she returned Elizabeth had disappeared and
she had not seen her since.
Public Hall. They both sat together until about 8pm, when she left her to go and make coffee for the
looking very strange. Elizabeth got up at the same time as her sister and she had not seen her since.
1845
1850
1851
1851 CENSUS
Emma Sloper
Lydia Sloper
Mary A Thurston
Jane Hicks
Anna Hicks
Ellen Largent
Sarah Nicholds
Mason, Thos
Mason, Thos
Mason, Thos
£30-5-0
£35
(408)
Fuller, JW
Sayer, MA
Sloper, Emma
U
U
38
20
U
15
15
14
F
F
17
F
F
F
Wilton, Wiltshire
Wickham, Suffolk
F
Marlesford, Suffolk
Bedford, Bedford
Wellingborough, Northhants
Sster
Private Teacher
Pupil
Pupil
Pupil
Pupil
Pupil
Coddenham, Suff
Pupil
Ellen, Tacon
Deborah Rockhill
Lucy Largent
Ann Largent
Hannah Moore
Sarah Philpot
Susan Meddows
1855
1861
1871
1881 CENSUS
6887
6888
6889
6890
U
U
U
£35
£35
15
15
8
10
24
18
68
v
V
£30
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
V
Stoven, Suffolk
Marlesford, Suffolk
Marlesford, Suffolk
Marlesford, Suffolk
St John, Suffolk
St John, Suffolk
Mellis, Suffolk
Elizabeth Grant
Mayers, Rev H
Pupil
Pupil
Pupil
Pupil
Serv
Serv
Serv
Pupil
Pupil
Pupil
Pupil
Servant
Servant
Servant
Mason, Thos
Mason, Thos
Pells, Nath
NMar
NMar
NMar
Matilda PELLS
Julia PELLS
Mary A. NOTLEY
M
U
U
69
28
18
F
F
F
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Needham, Norfolk, England
Wife
Daur
Serv
General Servant
Matilda Pells
Julia Pells
Julia Pells Wilson
1 servant
S
58
14
F
F
Beccles
Ludon, Suffs
dau
grand-d
own means
scholar
1901 CENSUS
Matilda Pells
Julia Pells
1 daughter;
servant
S
1
68
F
Beccles
dau
own means
1906 Survey
1914
1922
1927
1936
1948
1954
1965
1974
ALSO 1974
Pells, Miss
Pells, Miss
dwelling
Pells, Miss
Pells, Miss
Pells, Miss
Pells, Miss
/
Keeble, Jas
Keeble, Jas
Amis Cross
7 bedrooms, 3 sitting rooms
chemist
chartered accountants
Wiggins Anglia
18 century. 2 storeys and attic. 3 dormers. Plinth. Brick pilasters. Brick recessed panels over first floor windows. 3 windows, sash, with flat arches.
Glazing bars intact at 1st floor. 6 panel door, with arched radial-bar fan, in wood case with Doric quarter columns below transom. Machine tiles. Wide
eaves soffit.
1500.2
1570
1576
1593
1654
1664
1670
1671
1684
1693
1736
1737
1751
1758
1758
1759
1760
1763
1778
&
1785
1810
1817
Smyth
Rector] dwell (folio 191)
Sewell, Robt for his house and garden late John Canne before Haggays & Smyth's
Smyth, Symon for the new house & grounds in the Market late Sewell before Smyth & Agase
Harbor, Jos for Capital mess in New Market late Mr Smyth's where Mr Clarke [perhaps the usurping
Task 1.08
Task 1.08
Smyth, Nic late Fleetwood
Samuel Birkinshaw for a messuage in Newmarket, late Nicholas Smith
Rent 1.02
(folio 240)
Artis, Joshua [d 1709] as a guardian to his daughter for one tent late Sam Birkenshaw [He was son-in-law to
Birkinshaw]
Artis, Joshua for a tent late Birkinshaw against the Church
Morse, Jn tent late Birkinshaw's against the Steeple
Morse, Jn, Younger formerly Sewell afterwards Birkinshaw late his Father
Morse, Susan wid tent against the Chancel late John Morse before his Father formerly Birkinshaw
Morse, Jn tent against the Church formerly Artis since late Susan Morse, his Mother decsd
Rent 1.02
Rent 1.02
Task 1.08
Rent 1.02
grocer. Particulars at Charles Wright, joiner, Beccles. To be entered upon immediately.
SALE: To be let or sold: House with sashed front, good shop, warehouse etc. near Church in Beccles late occupied John
Morse, grocer. Freehold, in brick. Enquiries Elisha de Hague, attorney, Norwich.
Isaac Coe, Mercer & Linen Draper, takes Shop late Morse opposite Church in Beccles.
Isaac Coe removed from Beccles to Wisbeech.
Henry Skipper, butcher, THIRD PART;
BETWEEN the Messuage formerly of Hannah Baker, widow, late of Matthew Gisleham & now of Thomas Ward
[Walk 4] SOUTH; The Messuage & Blacksmith’s Shop & premises sold to Seth Land [Walk 7] NORTH;
The premises formerly in the occupation of John Morse, father of John Morse, now in tenure of John Alcock, Saddler
John Barcham or under-tenants
Alcock, Jn for a tent late Mr Morse formerly Birkinshaw before Sewell
Alcock, Robt etc Robert, John & William sons of John decsd, tent against the Church formerly Morse's
kitchen, study, pantry, wash house, excellent cellars & domestic offices, good bed chambers, garretts, yards,
garden, stable, chaise house & other buildings now in occupation of Mr Robert Allcock, saddler.
garretts with yard and Garden in occupation of Rev Hervey Taylor.
SALE: Robert Oswald to sell: house opposite Church with large shop, occupied by Robert Allcock, saddler
1862
James
in
Father
Room, 2 store rooms, 2 Kitchens, pantry, wash-house, six Bedrooms, three Attics, Garden, Stable, Coach House & other
offices
Boyden, containing commodious cellar, Entrance Hall, Dining & Drawing Rooms, Kitchen, store room, pantry,
wash-house, three Bedrooms, Dressing Rom, three Attics & Garden.
LOT 2: [No 5 The Walk] Genteel, well-built & handomely white brick fronted commodious Family Residence, recently
the occupation of Rev Henry Mayers, containing large Cellars, Entrance Hall, Dining & Drawing Rooms, Breakfast
1841
1845
1850
1851
CENSUS 1851
Mason, Thomas
Mason, Thomas
Mason Thomas
Mason, Thomas
(407)
£25
£25
Taylor, Mary
v
V
£16
Foulger, Eliz
Thompson, Mark
Susan Thomson
Ellen Jarrett
1855
1861
1871
1881
1881 CENSUS
6881
6882
6883
6884
6885
wife
serv
£29
£29
£25
£25
M
U
V
V
V
V
46
20
Sarah Grant
Gordon, Charlotte
Boyden, Anna
Waterman, J
general servant
Woodbridge
Beccles
Mason, Thomas
Mason, Thomas
Boyden, Anna
Waterman, J
NMar
NMar
NMar
NMar
Ellen M. PARKER
Mary M. PARKER
Sarah CRISP
Robert GIRLING
U
U
U
M
17
16
35
35
F
F
F
M
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Wingfield, Suffolk, England
Cratfield, Suffolk, England
Grand Daur
Grand Daur
Serv
Keeper
Housekeeper
Domestic Servant
Gasman Labourer
Stephen Thompson
1 boarder
1901 Census
wife;
2 daughters (9 & 3)
1906 Survey
1914
1922
1927
1933
1936
1948
1954
1965
1974
Parker, Miss (Wangford)
Kingdom, Mrs
dwelling
Read, Henry George
Read, Henry George
Read, Henry George
Read, HJ
Read, Henry George
Judge, Mrs EG
Mobbs, Edward
Mobbs, Edward
Gazette Bookshop
5 bedrooms, 3 sitting rooms
Parker, Mrs M
1974
Modern shop front.
These properties were originally owned by the owners of Nos 5 & 6 The Walk
&
Henry Skipper, butcher, THIRD PART;
BETWEEN the Messuage formerly of Hannah Baker, widow, late of Matthew Gisleham & now of Thomas Ward
[Walk 4] SOUTH; The Messuage & Blacksmith’s Shop & premises sold to Seth Land [Walk 7] NORTH;
The premises formerly in the occupation of John Morse, father of John Morse, now in tenure of John Alcock, Saddler
John Barcham or under-tenants
Wash-house and a basement cellar.
Sitting Room (about 14ft by 12ft) with deep closets in recesses; Five Sleeping Rooms, Kitchen, Store Room,
1889
Occupied by Samuel Blaxhill, yearly tenant £14
[The complete Lot Purchsed by Robert Jarman £330]
SALE: Newmarket, late Robert Jarman
LOT 1: Residential & Trade premises at junction of New Market and Rook’s Lane in occupation of
Messrs W Lands, J Ward (Residence & Shop); CH Smith (Residence occupied as Furniture
Warehouses & Garden); R White (shoemaker’s shop), owner Robert Jarman
1841
Ward, Wm
1841
£10
V
Gilbert (late)
Charlotte Gordon
Charlotte Gordon
Carline E Martin
1855
1861
1871
1881
1881 CENSUS
6877
6878
6879
M
U
U
1861
1871
1881
48
17
19
£16.10
£15.10
£14
£14
F
F
F
V
V
V
Cove, Suffolk
Beccles, Suffolk
Sotterley, Suffolk
Gordon, JR
Johnson, Rachel
Blaxill, Sam
Laws, Wm
Wife
Dau
Serv
Haward, Sam
Haward, Sam
Jarman, Robt
Jarman, Robt
NMar
NMar
Elizabeth LAWS
Sarah THIRKETTLE
M
69
U
F
43
Gt Yarmouth, Norfolk, England
F
Wife
Servant
housekeeper & servant
1901 CENSUS
2 sons;
2 daughters;
3 boarders
1906 Survey
1914
1922
1927
1936
1948
1954
1965
1974
Thompson, exors
late Plumby Kellam
Kellam, Edward
Kellam, Edward
Kellam, Edward
Keeble, Jas
Keeble, Jas
Judge, Mrs EG
Tower Cafe
Town House
chemist
chemist
chemist
chemist
cafe
1914
1974
Linda
Probably 18 century. 2 storey 1 window, with 2 windows at 1st floor in Rook's Lane. Brick, painted. Toothed eaves band . Pantiles. Near-flush-frame
sash, windows with glazing bars. Shop in wood case with pilasters and entablature. Entrance on return in Rooks Lanein wood case with pilasters and
entablature.
to
James Carr & Son, who has commenced business in premises lately occupied by Mr Crowe (near the Church)
1863
1865
1865
TO BE LET: Premises occupied by Messrs Carr & Son, boot maker, The Walk
William Brewer, fish & fruit merchant, in shop lately occupied by Messrs Carr & Son on Gentleman’s Walk
TO LET: House and spacious shop in Gentleman’s Walk, lately occupied by Mr Carr, bootmaker.
1883
1889
THE WALK 8
Sleeping Rooms, Store Room and Wash-house. A small detached Coal House, & a warehouse & outbuildings; Stable
with Loft, fronting Rook’s Lane & a Yard adjoining
next the Market Place & two ware rooms behind; Two Sitting Roms, a Private Entrance from Rook’s Lane, three
SALE: Household Furniture of late Miss Ottey
SALE: Newmarket, late Robert Jarman
LOT 1: Residential & Trade premises at junction of New Market and Rook’s Lane in occupation of
Messrs W Lands, J Ward (Residence & Shop); CH Smith (Residence occupied as Furniture
Warehouses & Garden); R White (shoemaker’s shop)
1851
1851 CENSUS
Matthew Crowe
Ann Crowe
William Crowe
Ellen Z Crowe
Emily Reeve
1855
1861
Haward, Sam
£9.15
V
Crowe, Matt
M
32
1
7
22
F
M
F
F
£17-10
Brampton, Suffolk
Beccles, Suffolk
Beccles, Suffolk
Dennington, Suff
Wife
Son
Dau
General Servant
Haward, Sam
Haward, Sam
Crowe, late
Carr, Jas
1881
1881 CENSUS
6874
6875
Jarman, Robt
£14
V
Ottey, Emma
NMar
Mary E. OTTEY
U
31
F
Taunton, Somerset, England
Daur
Postmistress
Charles Harry Smith M
1896
1901 CENSUS
Charles Harry Smith M
Thompson, S
1 son, 3 daughters
1906 Survey
1914
1927
1974
Thompson, exors
Smith & Sons
dwelling & shop
Campling’s
Eagle, John Robert
Llewellyn, Thos C
laundry & dry cleaner
1922
1927
1936
1948
1954
1965
1974
Sampon, George
Sampson, George
Mobbs, Edw
Mobbs, Edw
Mobbs, Edw
Mobbs, Edw
Llewellyn’s
clothier
clothier
fruiterer
fruiterer
fruiterer
fruiterer
fruit stores
Sitting Rooms, four Sleeping Rooms, Wash-house, Pantry, & a large basement Cellar.
Downing, Barnaby [66 NMar]
Downing, Barnaby [67 NMar]
Downing, Barnaby [68 NMar]
Murdoch, Robert [69 NMar]
Gaythorne, Rowland [72 NMar]
Wright, Widow [80 NMar]
Gappe, Wid heirs [83 NMar]
Sewell, Robert [84 NMar]
1593 Task Book
0.1
0.02
0.1
1576
1.08
1.04
1.08
2 The Walk
2.1 The Walk
10 Newmarket
1
2.1 The Walk
4 The Walk
6 The Walk
for the next tent late Thorne's & Ryches
byrne late Thorne's
his house late his Father's that Richard Brimley dwell in
for hyr house she dwelleth in late Sylkes, before Tydis
hyr house late Gappe & John Thorne
hys house & Garden late John Cannes before Haggays & Smyth's
1576
1576
1576
1576
Henry Barker [52 NMar]
Balye, Thomas [55 NMar]
Frends, Edmund [59 NMar]
Gathorne, John [60 NMar]
Murdocke, Robt [64 Nmar]
Woolnowe, Robert [70 NMar]
Smith, Symon [107 Bly]
1668 Poor Law list: occupants
1593
1593
1593
1593
1593
1593
1593
0.1
1.08
1
0.10
1.04
1.08
2 The Walk
2.1 The Walk
3 The Walk
10 Newmarket
4 The Walk
6 The Walk
for the next tent late Thorne's & Ryche's
his tent late Wright where he dwelleth late Ryse's before Tyd's
for his house that he dwelleth in late Rowland Gathorne before Crask's
for his house or tent at the corner late Robt Calvers sometime Lennys
for his house he dwelleth in
the house where he dwelleth sometime Thorne's, late Gappes
for his house & ground in the New Market late Sewell's before Smyth's &
Agase's
105
106
107
108
109
110
111
112
113
114
1668
1668
1668
1668
1668
1668
1668
1668
1668
1668
no 1
10 NMr
no 3
no 3
no4
no 6
Lone, John
Bedingfield, John
Green, Thomas
Clarke, Laurence
Bendy, Wm
Yallop, Mr
Artis, Jo
Ellis, Cobbold
Calfe, Robert
Birkinshawe, Sam
13
Bedingfield, John
Birkinshawe
Green, Thomas
Morse, John, draper
Lone, John }
Plumstead, Wid }
}
1671
1671
1671
1671
1671
1671
1671
£5 10s
£8
£5
£14
no 1
no 6
10 NMr
10 NMr
no 3
no 3
no 3
Bedingfield, John
Birkinshawe, Sam
Green, Thomas
Spatchett, Thomas
}
Yallop, Wm }
Bendy, Wm }
his tent in the Market
his tent in the Market
in his own use
in Thos Spatchett's use
44
154
217
259
259
use now Mr Lone's
275
1672
1672
1672
1672
1672
1672
1672
£5
£8 10s
£5
£8
£4
£5 10s
£8 10s
no 1
10 NMr
no 3
no 3
no 4
no 6
Lone, John
Bedingfield, John
Green, Thomas
Bendy, William
Yallop, William
Artys, John
Birkinshawe, Sam
278
279
281
282
283
284
117
1674
1674
1674
1674
1674
1674
1674
8 hths
9 hths
3 hths
6 hths
5 hths
3 hths
5 hths
no 4
no 3
no 3
10 NMr
no 1
no 2.1
NMr 10
Artis, Mr
Bendy, William
Yallop, Mr
Greene, Mr
Bedingfield, John
Love [Lone], John
Spatchett, Thomas
119
120
121
122
123
124
222
1694
1694
1694
1694
1694
£8
£8
£4
£7
£38
no 3
no 1
no 2.1/3
Yallop, Wm
Bedingfield, Mr
Dowsing, Robert
Brooke, Wid
Lone, Mr
225
226
227
228
1
1713
1713
1713
1713
1713
1713
1713
1713
£4
£8
£6
£10
£6 10s
£7
£5
£8
no 6
no 4
10 NMr
no 1
no 2
no 2.1/3
Girling, Mr
Mr Morse
Mr Amyas (Artis)
Clarke, Mr
Yallop, Mr
Fever, Phil
Armstrong, And
Lone, John
3
7
9
12
13
14
15
1
`
1756
1756
1756
1756
1756
1756
1756
1756
1756
1756
1756
£4
£8
£6
£5.10s
£10
£3
£4 10s
£2
£6
£5
£8
no 4
no 3
no 1
10 NMr
Bullen, John
Harmer, Francis
Gisleham, Matthew
Baxter, Thos
Mann, Robert
Howard, Jerh
Britten, Mrs
The Registry Office
Debenam, Matt
Howes, Mrs
Blowers, Edw
3
4
5
7
8
10
11
12
13
14