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20 Forest Road

History of 20 Forest Road

House was built in 1957 by Sindalls. It was bought by Frederick Maurice Noble in that year.

Fred worked for most of his life as a driver on British Rail based at Cambridge station. He was also a gardener for Gordon Thoday, owner of Gordon Thoday fabrics in Cambridge

2014 Frederick died and the house was sold.

Building dates

  • Built 1950–1966
Source for this date
  • Built 1950–1966: EPC construction age band: 1950–1966

Tags

  • railway worker

Projects

  • Forest Road

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