157 High Street, Cottenham

157 (129) High Street, Victoria Tavern, Milford House, Cottenham

History of 157 High Street

See Francis Garrett, Cottenham’s Inns and Hostelries

After the fire of May 1855, Oliver Emmerson built a new house and opened it as a public house. In Feb. 1864 he was summoned for assault and there was no further mention of the tavern.

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1871

Jacob Sanderson, 40, farmer of 10 acres, b Cottenham

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1881

Mary Emmerson, 45, landowner, b Cottenham

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1891

James Graves, 78, retired miller, b Cottenham

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1901

Mary Emerson, 65, living on own means, b Cottenham

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1911 Milford House

Mary Emerson, 75, widow, independent, b Cottenham

Sarah Gautrey, 60, companion help, b Cottenham

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1939 (129)

George W Houlden, b 1885, farm worker

Modern: (157)