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A row of brick cottages lines a gravel path, with three distant figures walking along the track towards trees in the distance.

161 Water Street

161 (55) Water Street (Waterside), Excelsior Cottages

History of 161 Water Street

The house can be seen on the left of the photo. The towpath reach Chesterton through the posts on the right, beside the Pike and Eel public house.

For building details see 159 Water Street.

1901 55 Waterside

Frederick Edward, 24, painter, b Chesterton

Louisa, 25, b London

Frederick, 1, b Chesterton


1913

Frederick W Edwards, paperhanger

Handwritten document detailing legal costs for a property conveyance in Chesterton, dated 1916, with a 1924 two-pence stamp.

1915: conveyance of 55 Water Street

Building dates

  • Built 1900–1929
Source for this date
  • Built 1900–1929: EPC construction age band: 1900–1929

Projects

  • Water Street

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