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171 & 174 East Road

History of 171 & 174 East Road

1886 (171)

Joseph Coulson, builder

Joseph was the brother of Herbert who founded the eponymous Cambridge building firm. In Down Your Street, 1984, p.100, it is quoted that Joseph and Herbert had an argument and Joseph went to America.

1913 (171 & 174)

George H French, corn merchant

 

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