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UNIDENTIFIED

1868 
1868 
1914-1918 WAR SERVICE

Beccles Paper 6 Oct 

SALE: Furniture of a Lady, deceased, in the Walk (lived in by Mr Ellis)
TO BE LET: House lately occupied by Mr Ellis on the Walk. Apply Mr Kerrison

Beccles Paper 13 Oct 
GAYFORD, Ernest K 
 
Walk 
 
1st 
Norfolks 
 
 
568

1939-45 WAR SERVICE
JUDGE, Richard B.,  
JUDGE, Michael J.,  

1942 
1945 

6 
7 

Walk
Walk 

Royal Air Force
Royal Signals,

Flt/Sergt.  
Signalman. 

Killed 16/3/1945
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THE WALK

1386  
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.

Close Rolls, Feb 10 
“To William Cursoun of Billingford, Escheator in Suffolk. Order to meddle no further with a house in the

The Abbot of Bury who had died in 1384 was John de Tinmouth. A new Abbot was appointed that year, William of Cratfield. Probably
the late Abbot was John de Tinmoth’s predecessor, John de Brinkle 1361-79. This would date the building to the 1360s or 1370s.

This is the Walk. It seems to be later than the Old and New Markets, but was built as a joining street between the already established
markets.

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1 THE WALK  now (2002) “Motorworld” a motor accessory shop

Listed Building:
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]

1500.1 
1576 

 
Thorne
 
 
 
 
Task 
Task NMar 66 
 
Downynge, Barnaby, for his house late John Thorne
 
 
 
 
Task 2s

8d 
1590 
 
 
 
 

Letter to Magistrates: Petition by Barnaby Downing of Beccles, complains of unconscionable  
 
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.

Privy Council 

 
 

dealings of Henry Barker, [the next owner] merchant, William Downing, Erasmus Duke, gentlemen and  

 
 

 
1593 
Task NMar 51 
 
Barker, Hy, [merchant] for the house late Barnaby Downing's before Thorne's  
 
Task 2s
8d 

1600.1 
 
1618c 

 

Shanke, Dan, for the house late Thorne's (the tent late Riche's, the barn late William  
Gooch)  by the New Market (folio 53) 

 
 
Task folio 53
 

 
Hawes, Robt,  parcel of a tent sometime Thorns (post (supposed) John Bedingfield)
(folio 87)   

 
 
 
 
Task 3s 8d
 
Task H1 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Task 2s

1663 
1668 
1671 
1672 
1674 
1677 

 
 
 
 
 
 

HEARTH TAX: Bedingfield, John, 6 hearths [John Bedingfield, churchwarden, died May 1676]
Hearth Tax

Bedingfield, John, for a messe in the Newmarket late Shanks & Robert Hawes  
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

 
 
 

Task 2s
Value £5.10
Value £8 10s 

Task B28 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Survey 
 
 
 
 
Poor Rate 
Hearth Tax
Task  

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Task 2s 8d 
1705 
 
Task F24 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Task 2s

1729 
1733 

Rosehall Manor 
 

Debenham, Matthew, [married  Sarah Le Fabure in 1729; she was born 1697, eldest  daughter
 
Benefield

Task D47 

 
 

 
 

of Philip Le Febure, she died 1765; He  died Nov 1766] tent in New Market late Philip Feavers before  

1761 
1766 

Rosehall Manor 57 

Debenham, Matt, late Febure
Whincop, Edmund, [whitesmith, married Elizabeth Fenn 1761] in right of Elizabeth, his wife, tent in Market
Place late Matt Debenham

 
Task W46 
 
 
 
& before Philip Feavers
1786 
 

Denny, Wm, [married Hannah Flecher; carpenter; member of XXIV 1780; moved 1803] in the Market  
Place formerly Matthew Debnams before Feavers & lately Edm Whincops in right of his wife 

Task D52 
 
 
1804 
Rosehall Manor 

Boby, Robert, [married Mary Chambers 1803; linen weaver; went bankrupt 1817; died 1839;  
congregationalist] messe near the Market Place late William Denny, Whincop, Matt Debenham

 
 
 

1804 
1812 

Rosehall Manor 
Woolner, Jn [carrier; member of XXIV 1809, will 1829] 
 
 
 
Rosehall Manor 

Crowfoot, WH, [surgeon; 1780-1848]  messuage near the Market Place now in his own occupation  
formerly Whincops afterwards Wm Denny, Whincop late John Woolner

 
1916 

 
Beccles Paper 26 Sep 

RED CROSS DEPOT: C/o Miss Crowfoot, 1 The Walk. Comfort-bags 10 inces by 12 with double
 

tape drawstrings and linen labels sewn on the side are

still required.
SALE of FURNITURE: No 1 The WALK: late Miss MS Crowfoot. To be sold at YMCA Hut

1921 
Beccles Paper 19 Sep 

1668-76
1676-94

Bedingfield, John
Bedingfield, Jos 

 
 

P 
P 

 
 

Beddingfield, John
Bedingfield, Jos

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1756 
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

Debnam, Matthew
Crowfoot, WH 
Crowfoot, WH 
Crowfoot, WE 1807-87 

 
 
 

P 
V 
 
V 

 
 
(416) 
 

Debnam, Matthew
Crowfoot, WH 
Crowfoot, WE
Crowfoot, WE 

 
Surgeon
£48.10
 
Surgeon
£39.10

M 
M 
 
 
 
 
U 
U 
M 
 
 
 
 

44 
44 
 
11 
7 
5 
39 
25 
58 
V 
V 
V 
V 

M 
F 
13 
F 
F 
M 
F 
F 
F 
 
 
 
 

Beccles, Suffolk 
London, Middlesex
M 
Beccles, Suffolk 
Beccles, Suffolk 
Beccles, Suffolk 
Bungay, Suffolk 
Beccles, Suffolk 
Diss, Norfolk 
Crtowfoot, William  
Crowfoot, William
Crowfoot, William
Crowfoot, WM 

Heead 
Alderman; FRCSL, LAC General Practicioner
 

Wife 
Beccles, Suffolk 

Son 
Scholar
Scholar
Scholar
Cook
Housemaid
Nursemaid 
 
 
 
Surgeon

Scholar

 
 
 
 
 

Dau 
Dau 
Son 
Serv 
Serv 
Serv 

 
Crowfoot, WE 
Crowfoot, WE 
Crowfoot, William
Crowfoot, WE 

£39.05
£39.05
£49
£49

Surgeon
Surgeon
 

NMar 
Wm M. CROWFOOT 
M 
43 
M 
Beccles, Suffolk, England 
Head 
Surgeon M B London GP 1837-

NMar 
NMar 
NMar 

Maria L. FISK 
Caroline ULPH 
Alice COPPING 

U 
U 
U 

44 
25 
15 

F 
F 
F 

Gisleham, Suffolk, England 
Hainford, Norfolk, England
Ipswich, Suffolk, England 

Serv 
Serv 
Serv 

Cook Dom Serv
Housemaid Dom Serv
Under Housemaid Dom Serv

William Miller Crowfoot 
Catherine Crowfoot
Alfred Crowfoot 
Amy Crowfoot 
Ellen Crowfoot 
Arthur Crowfoot 
Eva Crowfoot 
3 servants

M 
42 
 
 
 
 
 

53 
Hornsey, Middlesex
 
8 
7 
4 
 

Beccles

 
Wife
 
 
 
 
 

 
Head 
General Medical Practitioner MB FRCS FSA

M 
 
 
 
 
 

Beccles
Beccles
Beccles
Beccles
Beccles

 
 
 
 
 

Son
dau
dau 
son
dau

 

1896 
1901 CENSUS

Crowfoot, WE 
 
 
Crowfoot, WM 
 
 
Surgeon

William M Crowfoot 
Catherine Crowfoot
Ellen M Crowfoot

M 
52 
17 

62 
Hornsey, Middlesex
Beccles

Beccles

 
Wife
 

 
 
Surgeon
employer

M 
 

 
dau 
Scholar/Student

1904 
1906 Survey 
1912 
1914 
1922 
1927 
1933 +
1936 
1948 
1954 
1965 
1974 
ALSO

Crowfoot, WB (1878-1907)

V 
Crowfoot, Misses 
 
 
 
 
V 
 
 
 
 
 

Crowfoot, Misses

 
 

Independent  
8 bedrooms, 4 sitting rooms

£85

Crowfoot, WM 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

dwelling
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)

6 occupants

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
£200 
 

1936 
1965 
1974 

 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 

Cooke, Norris
Hodge, Harold
Petit, Donald 

 
 
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THE WALK 2 
now (2002) Cooper’s of Yarmouth, hardware store

Badly damaged by fire in 1854 and probably mostly rebuilt between 1854 & 1861
Listed Building:  Early 19 century, or matching same. 3 storeys. 4 windows. Yellow brick. Stuccoed flat arches to recessed sash windows with altered
glazing.

Slate roof.

1500.1
1500.2
1576 
1590 
 
 
 
 
1593 
1600.1
in  
 
1653 
 
1663 
1712 
 
1723 
 
 
 

Task 

 
 

Thorne
Riches
Downing, Barnby, [his widow died in 1613] for the next tent late Thornes & Riches  

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Task 
Task NM ar 67 
Task 10d

Letter to Magistrates: Petition by Barnaby Downing of Beccles, complains of unconscionable  
 
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.

Privy Council 

 
 

dealings of Henry Barker, [the next owner] merchant, William Downing, Erasmus Duke, gentlemen and  

 
 

 
Task NMar 52 
 
Barker, Hy, [merchant] for the next tent late Thornes & Riches
 
 
Task 10d 
Task NMar S5 

 
 
late Thornes late William Gooch by the New Market (folio 53)

Shanke, Dan, [Gent.; he became a member of XXIV in 1613, Portreeve in 1613;   & member of XII
1617; His wife was named Affra and they had children in 1612 & 1614] for the house late Riches the barn

 
 

 
 
 
Task 3s 8d 
Task NMar H22 

Hall, Thos, [He became a member of XXIV, XII & Portreeve all in 1658] tent in his occupation sometime
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 &

 
 
 
Task 10d 
Hearth Tax
Task A45
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Task 10d
Norwich Newspaper 

SALE: To be sold, ancient & well accoustomed Draper’s Shop in Market Place, late Widow Armstrong,  
deceased. Enquiries Thomas Primrose [Andrew Armstrong died in 1718, Penelope Armstrong, widow died

 
in May 1723]
 

 
 
[I think it became absorbed into No 2a next door which was not held by any Manor.]

1854 
 
 
 
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.

Feb. Beccles fire at George Syder's, cabinet maker and upholsterer opposite the Town Hall. In less than  
three quarters of an hour the whole building was one mass of  fire. damage estimated at £1200. Furniture  

Norwich Newspaper,
 
 

 
 
 
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

10 February Dear Friends and fellow townsmen, We cannot allow a single day to pass without epressing the
strong feelings of gratitude which we entertain for the kind and unwearied exertions used by you all last  

Poster,
 

 
 
 

Believe us ever, Yours sincerely William Crowfoot, Robert Dashwood, John Flower, George Syder
Written by Rix: The "Syder" signature was attached. His house and its contents were almost totally  
destroyed.

25 Feb Information given to Police by Fenn, Chairman of the Fire Engine Committee, that several persons  
 
 
received remuneration were at home and in bed at the time of the Fire. Cases to be brought before the  
Magistrate.

Norwich Newspaper,  

claimed and received remuneration  for rendering assistance at the late fire, who were not even present upon  
the occasion a meeting convened "to take the same into consideration." It was proved that some who had

 
 
Norwich Newspaper,   

4 March W Hammond and H Stirling jun committed for trial at Sessions for  obtaining money for their  
assistance whilst in bed.

 
Norwich Newspaper,  

15 March Hammond and Starling (received two shillings each) given 14 days hard labour.
 
burnt to the ground, and the two adjoining houses were much injured.

On 9 February, 1854, the house and shop occupied by Mr Syder, cabinet maker, in the Newmarket, were  
Directory
 
Beccles Paper 20 Apr 
George Syder, Cabinet Maker & Upholsterer, thanks for 26 years support.

CF Parker in Old Market Place. Removing his business to premises now occupied by Mr Syder opposite  
the Town Hall. [Walk no 2] He intends selling the entire stock of drapery & grocery, regardless of cost  

Beccles Paper 6 Mar 
 
 
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1860 
1883 
 

price
Beccles Paper 6 Mar 
Mr Syder moving to premises of Mr Parker in Old Market. Selling off stock.

SALE of BUSINESS: No 2 The WALK: Mr CF Parker sold Old Established Drapery & Grocery Business  
to Mr S Le-Grice, with whom he formerly lived. Has thorough practical knowledge of each Department 

Beccles Paper 23 Oct 
 
 

1891 
 

Beccles Paper Nov 

Samuel Le Grice, grocer & provision merchant, Beccles. Has taken Mr Alfred Walker into partnership. The
entire stock offered for sale at greatly reduced prices. Commences Friday, 27 November 1891.

 

1902 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1906 
 
1917 
1917 
 
1933

Beccles Paper 16 Aug 

16 August 1902 Sale of  Charles Parker
 
 
 
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

LOT 3: BLOCK OF BUSINESS PREMISES, with Frontage of 56 feet upon the WALK, consisting of
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.
 

SPACIOUS CELLARAGE, comprising :—Large and Small Grocery Cellars, Coal and Wine Cellars, with  
DOUBLE-FRONTED DRAPER’S SHOP, [No 2a] 57ft. by 19ft., lighted in rear by Lantern Roof, and fitted  
THREE WELL-LIGHTED SHOWROOMS, fitted with Stove, Shelving and Drawers, Two

 
 
 

 

 
 
Register Stove, Marble Mantelpiece and Two Gas Brackets; Kitchen, 14ft. 6in, by 11ft. 6in., with 4ft.  

THE HOUSE contains:
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.

ON THE FIRST FLOOR.—Landing well-lighted by Lantern Roof; Dining Room, 18ft. 6in. by 17ft. 3in.,  
 
 

 
 
and Slated Detached Warehouse with Two Floors. 24ft. by 13ft. with Four Deal Sugar Bins and Shelving;

ON THE SECOND FLOOR.—Four Bedrooms, Two fitted with Stoves and Gas Brackets, and Box Room.
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  

The above are now in the occupation of Mr. Samuel Le Grice, under a Lease, (a Copy of which may be seen
 
 

 
seen at the Auctioneers’ Offices.
 
 
Mrs Alice Nottingham of Bridlington, (she married in 1888), owned the shop still in 1906.

A Schedule of Fixtures which are the property of the Tenant will be produced at the time of Sale, or may be

OUTGOING :—Land Tax as assessed.
Neither the sale in 1883 nor that in 1902 seems to have been successful, for Mr Parker’s eldest daughter,  

Beccles Paper 24 Apr 

ADVERTISEMENT: AE Barwood, Curtains, Hearthrugs., 2 The Walk
SALE OF FURNITURE: Instructions from Mr AE Barwood (who is called for Military Service) in

Beccles Paper 4 Sep 
 
THE WALK
Beccles Advert Cttee 

ADVERTISEMENT: Bon Marche, Beccles, Ltd, Phone 144; Noted for High-Class Groceries and Provisions;
Wine Merchants; The Shop for Value and Service; The Walk, Beccles.

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1972 
Beccles Paper 
 
Fire gutted the interior of Masters & Skevens shop in November. photo in Beccles paper 4 Feb 1983

1841 
1845 
1851 
1851 CENSUS
George Syder 
Lorina Syder 
John Stimpson 
Eliza Meddows 
Georgiana Playford
1855 
1861 
1871 

Hall, exors 
Hall, exors 
Hall, Exors 

 
 
 

V 
 
 

 
(412) 
 

Syder, Geo  
Syder, Geo 
Syder, Geo 

Cabinet Maker  
 
 

£25
 
Cabinet Maker 

 

 
£24-10s

 

M 
M 
U 
U 

43 
44 
19 
17 
14 
V 
V 
 

M 
F 
M 
F 
F 
 
 
 

Beccles, Suffolk 
Beccles, Suffolk 
Beccles, Suffolk 
Beccles, Suffolk 
Beccles, Suffolk 
Syder, George 
Parker, Chas 
Parker, Charles 

Head 
Wife 
Appr 
Serv 
Visitor
 
Grocer/Draper 
Grocer/Draper 

Cabinet Maker & Upholsterer; employs 6 journeymen

Cabinet Maker’s Apprentice
Servant

U 
Syder, George 
Parker, Chas 1 
Parker, Charles 

 

£35
£35
£36-5s

1881 CENSUS
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 
NMar 

Chas.F. PARKER
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 

48 
M 
21 
19 
14 
11 
28 
25 
22 
15 
16 
27 
21 
17 
18 
15 
14 
19 

M 
46 
F 
F 
F 
F 
M 
M 
M 
M 
M 
F 
F 
F 
F 
F 
F 
F 

Burgh St Peter, Norfolk  Head
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 

Grocer & Draper Employ 12 Persons
Eye, Suffolk, England 

Wife
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 
Daur 
Shopman

Grocers Assistant

Shopman
Shopman
Shopman
Serv 
Serv 
Serv 
Serv 
Serv 
Serv 

 
 
 
U 
U 

Domestic Servant

1891 CENSUS
Samuel Grice   
 

M 
wife; 3 Assistants; 4 Apprentices

38 
M 
Attleborough, Norfolk 
Grocer & Draper
 

1896 
1901 CENSUS
Catherine Barnes  S
 

 
 
Parker, Chas 
1896 
 
Le Grice, Sam 
Grocer

37 
9 Boarders: (6 draper’s assistant; 1 milliner; 1 grocer’s assistant & 1 servant aged 19)

F 
Long Stratton 
 
Business Housekeeper 
worker
 

1904 
1906  Survey 
1914 
1922 
1922 
1927 
1933 
1937  
1948 
1954 
1965 
1974 

 

 
Nottingham, Mrs (Bridlington)Barwood
 
 
 
 

Nottingham, Alice
 

Barwood, Albt 
dwelling & shop 
 
 
 
 
V 
 
 
 
 
 

 
Draper

7 bedrooms, 3 sitting rooms & shop 12 occupants
Barwood, Albert 
Barwood, Albert 
 
Bon Marche 
Bon Marche  
 
Bon Marche 
Bon Marche
/
Masters & Skevens

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
Carruthers & Tidbury 
 
Carruthers  &  Tidbury 
Carruthers & Tidbury 
 
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 

grocer & draper [with 2a]
grocer

 
Bon Marche

 
 
 

grocer 
 

 
 

[with 2a]
£120

 

 
Bon Marche

 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

 
drapers & grocers
ALSO
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1954 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Millett, Sydney

 
 

 
 

 
 

DIVISION OF THE TWO PREMISES: 2 & 2a
[Historically they had been separate buildings, but they had been under the same ownership for a long time]

1974 
1990s 

 
 
 
 
 
 

Masters & Skevens 
Coopers of Yarmouth 

 
hardware

hardware
 
 
 
 
 
 
FOLDER: Beccles, Streets, other: Beccles, Streets, The Walk 
David Lindley 1990-2001
THE WALK 2a (2.1)  now (2002) the TSB Bank

Listed Building:
 
and with flat arches. Suffolk yellow brick. Modern glass bank front, ground floor.

Early 19 century. 2 storeys and attic. 1 dormer. Slates. 3 first floor sash windows, with exposed frames, now with centre glazing bars only,

1500.1
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Tyde 
Pyles 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Task 
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8d
1593 
Wright
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1600.3
 
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8d
1729 
 
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1736 
 
1751 
 
1767 
 
1768 
1792 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1797 
1804 
 
1806 
 
 
 

 
Wright Widow, for the house she dwelleth in late Pyles before Tydee
 
 
Task 1s
Task NMar 80 

 
 
 
 
 
College, Cambridge for his religious beliefs]  

Balye, Thomas, [His wife was Mary & they had 5 children between 1588 & 1595] for his tent late
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  

Task NMar 55 
 
Task 1s 8d
 
 
Task 1s 8d
Task B14 

 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Beccles Manor Rental 

Cutlove, Wm, [woollen draper; Portreeve 1661; was Surveyor of Becles Fen in 1673, resigned on account
 
chosen as one of the first two Deacons; He died 1687]; for a tent late Balises in New Market against the  

 
 
Cross east 

of Test act -He was foundation member of  Independent Congregational Chapel in 1652; In 1656 he was

 
 
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.  

Rent 11d

 
 
 

Hearth Tax
Task L29 
 

 
 
 

Task 1s 8d
Rent11d
 

Beccles Manor Rental 
 
 
 
 
Task 1s
Task L29c 

 
adjoining the Angel late John Lone before Plumstead

Newton, Nathaniel, [baker; married 1706, deacon of Congregational Church 44 years; died 1739]tent  
Task N3 
 
 
Task 1s 8d
Norwich Paper 

 
 
adjoining the Angel late Newton's & before that Thos Lone

Upper end of Market Place: House & shop suitable for Grocer to be Let. Enquiries Robert Le Grys
Le Grys, Robert, [He was a surgeon and owned a lot of property. He lived at Waveney House] tent  

Task L33 
 
Task 1s 8d 
Beccles Manor Rental 

Le Grys, Robert, for a tent by the Cross late Newtons before Lone's & formerly
 
 
£11. And a barn at the end of the yard in the occupation of Mrs Le Grys.
 

 
 
 

Bailey's
SALE: Le Grys, Robert : A mess adjoining [no 3] in the occupation of Mr John Parsons at the annual rent of

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rent 11d
Crowfoot, Wm, tent adjoining the Angel late Newton's & Robert Le Grys  
 
Task 1s 8d
Task C109 

Auction by Sam Crowe - That neat and desirable Inn, called the White Lion in Beccles in which a good  
 
from public business)
 
 
 
 
 
 

Norwich Mercury 23 April
trade has been carried on for many years. (Mr Algar, the present owner and occupier going to retire  
 

 
lease
 
moderately assessed for the Land Tax.
 
 

Also a very neat and substantial dwelling house adjoining now in the tenure of Mrs Miller under a  
which will expire on 10 October 1800, at yearly rent of £23, but much under let.

The above premises are well situated near the Market Place, in very excellent repair, are freehold and  

The White Lion to be entered upon at Michaelmas and the furniture may be taken by the purchaser.
The premises to be surveyed by applying to Mr Algar, Mr Robert Davy or the Auctioneer.

Beccles Manor Rental 

Algar, Jas, [Mess formerly the Angel and] another mess adjoining - Robert Le Grys  
 
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  

0.055 
Will 
 

 
 
Canterbury. Sold for £650
 

Indenture between: Francis Balls and James Chalker of 1st Part; Ann Alger, widow, 2nd Part; John Ward of
Beccles, liquor merchant, 3rd part; William Barnard, gent, 4th Part; Will proved in the Prerogative Court of

Indenture
 
 
ALL THAT Messe or tent in New Market, formerly in the occupation of John Parsons, together with the  
FOLDER: Beccles, Streets, other: Beccles, Streets, The Walk 
David Lindley 1990-2001

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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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.)  

gateway at the north side, also the chamber and garrett over the same and the archway under the

 
 

 
 
yard & garden in the occupation of Mrs Sarah Miller, in Part, & the yard of Charles Dashwood [Walk 4],  

ALSO two stables and coach-house then used as a barn with the granary, warehouse, outhouses, edifices &
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 &  

Those in premises of Sarah Miller [Walk 3] to have free access to pump, and pay half. And passageway  
Purchased part from Elizabeth Crowfoot, widow, in September 1783 Between Elizabeth Crowfoot, 1st Part;
The remainder purchased of Robert Purvis, surgeon in June 1790; Robert Purvis, 1st Part; Aldous Arnold,

John Ward mortgaged to John Land.
Indenture Between John Ward, 1st Part;  Francis Balls & James Chalker, 2nd Part; John Land, 3rd Part;  

 
 
Beccles Manor Rental 

Armitage, Wm of Westleton Court, Hereford, Esq mess adjoining the Angel 
[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

 
 
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Ipswich Journal 28 June

 
 

 
 

Beccles Manor Rental 

Armitage, Mrs, Messe in New Market adjoining mess formerly called the Angel now of  Charles Dashwood
towards the north late William Armitage, her husband
 

 
 

Elizabeth Armitage died.
 
 
 
DIVISION OF PROPERTY - 2a THE WALK

1850 
 
 
 
 

 
Elizabeth Eleanor, his wife (Mrs Armitage’s daughter) SECOND PART; Robert Dashwood, surgeon,  
THIRD PART;  Charles Dashwood, Esq, FOURTH PART.  
 
 

 
Indenture between Elizabeth Armitage, widow of Norwich, FIRST PART; Robert Hayward Beart &
 
 

 
 

ALL THAT messe, with yard, garden ground late in occupation of  - Sayer, widow.
ALSO the strip of ground or passage on the north side.

 
 
 
DIVISION OF PROPERTY - 14 & 16 SMALLGATE

1858 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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  

Indenture between John Armitage of Birkenhead, Chester & Elizabeth, his wife FIRST PART; Caroline  
 
 

 
heretofore two stables & a coach house, then formerly used as a barn with Granary, warehouse and  

ALL THAT messe in the New Market (then since sold to Robert Dashwood) AND all those buildings  
 
 
 
AUCTION at the White Lion 17 May, for sale in two lots. Sold to HE Eade.

 
 
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.

The very important block of premises with frontage of 56 ft upon the Walk consisting of  [Double-fronted
Grocer's Shop 23ft by 17ft; ] Double-fronted Draper's Shop 57ft by 19ft lighted in rear by lantern roof. The

Sale Notice, 16 Aug
 
Kitchen, Scullery etc. Ist floor:  

 
 
 

 
THE WALK No 2a
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Wright, Widow 
 
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Wright, Widow
FOLDER: Beccles, Streets, other: Beccles, Streets, The Walk 
David Lindley 1990-2001

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One House uninhabited
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1881 CENSUS
see The Walk 2
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1906  Survey 
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1948 
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1965 

Bailey, Thomas 
Le Grys, Robert 
Armitage, Mrs 
Armitage, late 
Dashwood, R 

 
 
 
 
 

T 
 
 
 
V 

 
 
 
(411) 
 

Bailey, Thomas
Parsons, John
Crabbe, MA 
Sayer, Jas
Sayer (late) 

Resident
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 

£25.05
£24.10
£24.10

 

Dashwood, Robert
Dashwood, R 
Waterman, Jn 
Parker, Chas 

 
 
 
 

V 
V 
V 
V 

 
 
 
 

Flower, Rev J 
Flower, Rev J 
Parker, Chas 
Parker, Chas 

 
Ind Minister 
Grocer/Draper 
Grocer/Draper 

 

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

£28.10
£28.10
£25
£25

Parker, Chas 
Nottingham, Alice

 
V 

Le Grice, Sam 
Barwood, Albt 

Grocer/Draper
 

 
 
 
£90

as No 2
Barwood, Albert,
Barwood, Albert,
Barwood, Albert 
Barwood, Albert 
Bon Marche 
Bon Marche 
Bon Marche 
Bon Marche 
Bon Marche 
 

grocer & draper
grocer & draper
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

grocer & draper
grocer 
grocer
grocer
grocer
grocer & draper
drapers, grocer
 

 
[with 2]
 
 
 
/

DIVISION OF THE TWO PREMISES: 2 & 2a
 

 
 
 

 
 
 

[Historically they had been separate buildings, but they had been under the same ownership for a long time]
 
 

1974 
1990s

 
 

 
 

 
 

East Anglia Trustee Savings Bank
TSB Bank

FOLDER: Beccles, Streets, other: Beccles, Streets, The Walk 
David Lindley 1990-2001
3 THE WALK  was the Angel, then the White Lion
- now (2002)  Mackay’s clothes shop

Listed Building:
 
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.

Early 19 century. 2 storeys and attic. 2 dormers. Suffolk yellow  brick. Parapet. Pantiles. 4 windows, sash with flat arches, and now with

for more details of people see 2.1 The Walk
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Crask, Adam 
 

 
Gaythorne, Rowland for his house he dwelle