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Black-and-white view of a brick commercial building with shopfronts and a tree on St Andrew’s Street, Cambridge.

60 – 63 St Andrew’s Street

61 St Andrew’s Street

History of 61 St Andrew's Street

In 1688 this was in the possession of Dr Christopher Greene, the Professor of Physic (who held considerable property in Cambridge); members of his family owned it for many years.


1861

Mary Lewin, 43, dress maker,  b Cambridge


1893 (61a)

Robert Booth Campbell Brown (c 1873-1893) was living here with his mother and his younger brother. His father had been the Hon Stephen Campbell-Brown  who had died suddenly in 1882 when he was a member of the legislative council of New South Wales.

Robert drowned on the Cam while rowing aged 19.

See Mill Road Cemetery entry


1901

(61) Liberal Club

(61a)

Robert Farren, 69, artist painter, b Cambridge

Annie W, 71, b Cambridge

Mary, 45, artist painter, b Cambridge

Jessie, 41, miniature painter, b Cambridge

Allen, 28, picture dealer, b Cambridge

Ethel, 27, assisting in house, b Cambridge

Annie Coe, 43, b Cambridge

Nellie Coe, grandson, 15, b Cambridge

Robert Coe, grandson, 8, b Yorks

Russel Richardson, visitor, 33, solicitor, b Yorks

In 1911 the Farren family were in Station Road

In 1881 they were in Hills Road.


1913 not listed


1970 (60-62)

Gordon Thoday, dress fabrics

 

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