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A red-brick building with three prominent gables, stone-mullioned windows, and wooden arched doors facing a garden lawn.

Wesley House Cambridge

27 Jesus Lane, Wesley House Theological College

History of 26 Jesus Lane

1861 27 Jesus Lane

Robert R Royston, 32, write grainer gilder on glass, b Cambridge

Sarah, 32, b Cambridge

Flora S, 9, b Cambridge

Robert, 7, b Cambridge

Alice M M, 5, b Cambridge

Arabella L, 3, b Cambridge

For details of Robert R Royston’s life see: BOOK FINAL PRINT

A printed newspaper advertisement text for R. R. Royston, selling church decorations and lettering at 27 Jesus Lane, Cambridge.

R Royston, 27 Jesus Lane (1 Dec 1866) (British Newspaper Archive)


1871

Robert R Royston, 42, decorative artist and herald, b Cambridge

Sarah, 42, b Cambridge

Flora Sophia, 19, b Cambridge

Alice M, 15, b Cambridge

Arabella L, 13, b Cambridge

In 1881 the Royston family were living at 10 King Street.


1913

Robinson’s Cycle Stores


1924

Methodist students move from 2 Brookside to here.


1962

Wesley House Theological College

The Principal’s Lodge: William F Flemington

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wesley_House

Or visit Wesley House web site

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