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A street scene in Cottenham features brick houses lining a dirt road with a church tower visible in the distant background.

70 High Street Cottenham (photo E Smith)

70 High Street, Cottenham

History of 70 High Street

According to Cottenham in Focus, Murfitt’s the watchmaker operated at this address from 1846 to 1920.

1901

Raymond Murfitt, 54, watchmaker, b Cottenham

Hannah, 52, b Cottenham

Elizabeth, 26, b Cottenham

Ethel, 12, b Cottenham

Building dates

  • Built 1967–1975
Source for this date
  • Built 1967–1975: EPC construction age band: 1967–1975

Projects

  • Cottenham

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