George and Dragon, South Down House, 25 High Street, Soham

History of 25 High Street

In 1881 Robert Horsley was living at the George and Dragon, High Street in Soham.

1906 George and Dragon demolished

1908 South Down House built by Edward Leonard with new butchers’ shop.

High Street, Soham c1908

In the photo, from the left: Morris’ boot shop; Butcher’s tailor and draper; Edward Leonard, butcher; Rouse’s blacksmith with cart outside.

From the right: Goodin Bros men’s shop; Storey’s bakers.

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