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A terrace of three yellow brick houses with grey tiled roofs, white-framed windows, and three arched front entrances.

34 – 38 High Street Cottenham

34 – 38 High Street, Cottenham

History of 34 -38 High Street

1878

See Francis Garrett, Cottenham Ablaze:

William Piggott’s daughter accidentally started a fire on the thatch of the house but with the help of the Parish Fire Engine, the fire was contained.


1881 unnumbered

William Piggott, 57, farmer of 14 acres, b Cottenham

Mary Ann, 57, b Cottenham

Emily Jane, 22, b Cottenham

William James, 20, draper, b Cottenham


1891

William Piggott, 64, farmer,

Emily Jane


1901

Alfred Piggott, 49, farmer and poulterer, b Cottenham

Bertha, 49, b Cottenham

 

William Piggott, 76, farmer

Emily J

Beatrice L, granddaughter, 13, b Cottenham


 

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