30 / 31 Sidney Street

History of 30 Sidney Street

1861

Dennis Adams, widower, 47, general practitioner, b Over
Arthur Robinson, visitor, 31, gentleman annuitant, b Over
John Stanley, servant, 19, dispenser, b Cambs
Emma Crick, 29, housekeeper, b Balsham
Mary Crick, 24, cook, b Balsham

In 1888 Dennis Adams was caught up in the scandal surrounding the solicitor Ephraim Wayman: Ephraim Wayman 1888

Mary Crick was to marry William Heffer who worked as groom for Dr Adams at All Saints’ Church in Jewry, May 28th 1868. They moved to a house in Ram Yard.

William Heffer’s time working for Dr Adams is described on pages 2-3 of his biography.

Sidney Street, date unknown, no 31 on right. (MoC17/55A)

1900

William King

Clara Ann

1901

William King, 30, cycle manufacturer, b Cherry Hinton
Clara A, 29, b Herts
Reginald W, 8, b Cambridge
Percy Frederick, 7, b Cambridge
Augustus, 2, b Cambridge
Alice Swann, 20, servant, b Cambridge

In 1898 the King family had been at 23 Sussex Street. In 1902 they were living at The Hatch, Garden Walk. In 1905 they were based at their shop and warehouse on Bridge Street.

Sidney Street, Galloway and Porter on right c.1910

1962

Galloway & Porter, booksellers

2018

Oliver Bonas

2026

Little Cambridge: Gifts and Souvenirs

Little Cambridge (SJM 2026)

Repainted Ghost Sign on wall of 31 Sidney Street (SJM 2026)