The Red Cottages, High Street, Little Shelford

History of The Red Cottages

Fanny Wale in Shelford Parva notes that near The Westfield on the road known then as Back Lane, there is a row of five cottages, in groups of three and two. They were originally of wood and painted red with red tiles roofs, but by the time Fanny was writing, c.1910, they were faced in white brick. They had belonged to Henry Gee, but on his death were sold to Charles Jennings.

Widow of George Gillingham, old soldier and youngest daughter, Agnes, and grandson Freddie. George met his wife in Dublin when in Dublin during the Crimean War.

Jospeh Payne, widower, with several children in Australia.

Mr and Mrs Lloyd, cow keeper to Fordham the farmer.

Mr and Mrs Mead