King Street circa 1965 with Cambridge Arms

4 (6) (1 – 5) King Street, Cambridge Arms

History of 4 King Street

1851

Simon Blake, 31, chimney sweep, b Norfolk

Susan, 32, b Cambridge

Elizabeth, 8, b Cambridge

Susan, 6, b Cambridge

Edward Thomas, 3, b Cambridge

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1861

(1) Susan Blake

(2-5) empty

(6) Mary Wells

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In 1981 (25.6.) the CWN article on King Street reported that the Scales Brewery was established at 7 King Street in 1866 by George Scales.

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1881 not listed

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1901 not listed

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1913 (4)

Messrs Scales, brewers, wine and spirits merchants

Albert S Scales and Alfred, agents for the Phoenix Fire Office

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1925

Scales Brewery purchased by Barclay Perkins and Co. Scales had been supplying beer to 13 Cambridge pubs but brewing on these premises now ceased. (CWN)

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1962

C W Dallas insurance

Cambridge Arms Public House, Leslie E Theobald

Scottish Union and National Insurance

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1970

Cloke Dallas & Co, insurance brokers

Cambridge Arms PH, Leslie E Theobald

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Some information about the Cambridge Arms can be found here:

http://www.closedpubs.co.uk/cambridgeshire/cambridge_cambridgearms.html