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26 (11), Benson Villa, Benson Street

History of Benson Villa

1891 (11)

Thomas M Simons, 48, moulder, b Chesterton

Elizabeth, 47, b Cambridge

Elizabeth H, 19, b Cambridge

Thomas, 17, smith, b Chesterton

David J, 16, moulder, b Chesterton

May M, 13, nursemaid, b Chesterton

Eleanor L, 12, b Chesterton

Adelaide, 8, b Chesterton

According to Cambridge iron Founders, 1996, David [?] Simons established his iron foundry circa 1872 in Bermuda Lane. This was later renamed Foundry Road, Foundry Lane and finally Bermuda Road in 1900. Until the 1970s members of the family carried on the business very near the original address under the name T Simons and Sons Ltd at 160 Histon Road.

Amongst their work are the manhole covers for the De Freville Estate and the cast iron roof truss supports for the Chivers factory in Histon.

1901 (26)

Thomas M Simons, 57, brass and iron moulder, b Cambridge

Elizabeth, 57, b Cambridge

Eleanor L, 22, b Cambridge

Gladys, grand daughter, 9, b Cambridge

Beatrice M Hancock, grand daughter, 1, b Cambridge

May N Lads, visitor, 24, b Cambridge

George W Lads, visitor, 28, booking clerk, b St Ives

1911

1913 Benson Villa

George Taylor, carpenter

Miss M Taylor, certificated teacher of music

1939

1962

Miss M Taylor

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