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Cock Inn, Isleham Fen
History of the Cock Inn
Cock Inn was occupied by publican Mrs Hannah Pope whose husband Ernest Pope had died in 1932. She was also a small holder.
The Lows: two railway carriages erected as additional accommodation alongside the Cock Inn by Frederick Pope, son of Ernest Pope
There was also a three roomed bungalow occupied by farm worker Harold Pope, who worked in West Row, east of the river.
Source: The History of Isleham Fen in the 1930s by Polly Hill, Clare Hall, 1990
1921 Cock Inn Fen Bank
George E Pope, 46, farm labourer own account, b Burnt Fen
Hannah, 47, b Suffolk
Frederick, 24, farm labourer for Mr Ambrose, b Isleham
Olive, 20, b Isleham
Harold, 17, farm labourer for Mr Ambrose, b Isleham
Donald, 2,
John Smith, lodger, 36, farm labourer for Mr Ambrose
In 1911 the Popes were at The Anchor, Isleham
1939
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