48 Kingston Street, Cambridge

A Cleaner, A Painter & A Boot Repairer

1881

James Reed, a 25 year old boot maker who was born in Cambridge, lives here with his wife Mary Ann.  She was born in Balsham and is 24 years old. James’s brother Harry, 21, lives with the couple; he’s a hatter’s assistant.

1891

In 1891, 48 Kingston Street was the home of Martha Papworth, 29, married to 25 year old Ingle Papworth, who works as a cleaner on the railways.

1901

By 1901, 48 Kingston Street is home to the Osmond family. Mary Osmond, a 34 year old from Dereham, Norfolk, is married to William Osmond, a 30 year old from Tisbury, working as a Painter. They have one son, William, aged 2.

1911

In 1911, 48 Kingston Street was home to the Westbrook family. John Westbrook, a 31 year old Boot repairer from Fulham, is married to Mabel Westbrook, a 24 year old from Bury St. Edmunds. They have a newborn daughter; Stella.

Sources: 1881, 1891, 1901, 1911 UK Census

1939

Nos 48, 50, & 52 were Cambridge Mantle Company (Spaldings)