35 – 39 Waterside, Ely (RGL2025)
35 – 39 Waterside, Ely
History of 35-39 Waterside
Listed Building
An early C19 building comprising a main block (has 35 and 37) and an addition on the south end (No 39).
George Henry Hunt, basket maker, Ely
George Henry Hunt is making a potato basket on the floor of his workshop behind 39 Waterside Ely. He also made eel traps, fishing baskets, cycle and shopping baskets, hampers, armchairs, linen baskets and many for vegetables and fruit. His last apprentice, Bert Hunt, was visited by Richard Dimbleby in ‘Down Your Way’ and also featured in the film ‘Charted Waters’, made in 1944.
Building dates
- Built 1800–1840
Sources for this date
- Built by 1899: EPC construction age band: before 1900
- Built 1800–1840: Listed building: early C19 (grade II)
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