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High Street, Little Shelford drawn by Fanny Wale

Elbourne’s House, 17 High Street, Little Shelford

History of Elbourne's House

In Fanny Wale’s drawing, Elbourne’s House in on the right. Circa 1908 Fanny wrote about the house:

The house next to King’s Farm also belongs to J F Eaden Esq, at one time Walker, the carpenter, lived in this house, and had his yard at the back. It has a raised garden on the west or front side; in it now lives Elbourne, the blacksmith, who is also Churchwarden and Village Constable.

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