126 Wisbech Road, Thorney c1925 (Wisbech Museum, Henry Coates)
126 Wisbech Road, Thorney
History of 126 Wisbech Road
Thorney belonged to the Dukes of Bedford; by the end of the 19th century the Bedfords had built over 300 of the total 450 houses in the village. The school and other amenities were provided as well. Each cottage had a washhouse and toilets with earth closets.
In the photo the Wood sisters stand in front of their cottage.
Building dates
- Built by 1899
Source for this date
- Built by 1899: EPC construction age band: before 1900
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