53 High Street, Barrington

History of 53 High Street

Home of Elsie Widdowson

A black and white portrait of an elderly woman with grey hair worn in a braid, wearing glasses and a collared buttoned jacket.

Elsie Widdowson, Barrington

Elsie Widdowson’s work with Robert McCance on nutrition was of major significance during WWII. They were responsible for formulating the wartime rationing of the country.

A street scene showing a long row of brick buildings along a road with two parked cars, a wooden fence, and a utility pole.

High Street Barrington

Hall’s grocery and Wilkin’s bakery. Wilkin’s was the bakery used by Dr Widdowson to develop the healthy bread recipe in WWII.

Building dates

Built 1900–1929

Source for this date

Built 1900–1929: EPC construction age band: 1900–1929

Projects

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