4 Bene’t Street, Cambridge

History of 4 Bene't Street

1861

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Henry Hutcheson, 40, gun maker, b Wisbech

1871

(4) Tomlison

1881

(4) Holmes

1891

William W Gray, 39, water works manager, b Cambridge

1913

Cambridge University and Town Waterworks Co

William Wythers Gray, C E

1937

23 October 1937
Cambridge University and Town Waterworks Company’s new workshops and depots in Rustat Road would lead to improved service, enhanced efficiency and – sooner or later – reduced charges. The old premises in Bene’t Street had been a veritable shambles and disgrace with pipes stored at the disused Cherry Hinton and Fulbourn pumping stations. They would wage ceaseless war against waste by leakage and had a gang of plumbers ready to deal with any emergency 24 hours a day with the promptitude of the London Fire Brigade. Mike Petty Archive

1957

Cambridge Water Company originally hoped the new Great Wilbraham pumping station would help meet the ever-growing demand, even in times of severe drought, until 1965. But the experiences of last summer have prompted a less optimistic view and they were sinking a trial bore near Stapleford. They are also moving from Bene’t Street, where they have been since 1866, to new offices in Rustat Road.

Source: Mike Petty Archive (58 03 03).

1962

Cambridge University & Town Water Works Co

(4a) Abbot’s Cambridge Tourist Centre, travel agent

2014

Bread & Meat