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A row of terraced brick houses on Castle Street with a man, woman, and dog walking on the sidewalk in front of the buildings.

70 – 76 Castle Street

76 (27) Castle Street

History of 76 Castle Street

1851 (27)

Robert Frost, 55, retired shoeingsmith, b unknown

Elizabeth, 60, b Ely

Sarah Morgan, 17, house servant, b Cambridge

In 1852 Sarah was arrested by the proctors. Her committal number was no.88.


1861

Robert Frost, 65, gentleman, b KN


1871

Elizabeth Smith, 70, b Little Downham


1881

Henry S Benny, 35, solicitor’s clerk, b Impington


1891

Elizabeth P Purkiss, 46, laundress, b Cambridge


1913

Mrs Elizabeth Purkiss, laundress

A street view of terraced houses in 1970 with cars parked along the kerb and a street lamp standing in front of the buildings.

70 – 76 Castle Street, 1970 (MoC 11.71)

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