12 Bentley Road, Cefn Llys, Pied-a-Terre, Trumpington

History of 12 Bentley Road

1911-27

Austin and Emily (Milton) Keen

1925-27

Stanley and Charlotte (Keen) Morgan (daughter of Austin and Emily)

1929-74

Most of the photos and cards related the Oldfield family have been acquired from the family of Beatrice Pyle, dressmaker to the family for at least two generations.

Richard and Beatrix (Wherry) Oldfield

Black and white studio portrait of a woman with dark braided hair wearing a pendant, holding a baby on a cushioned surface.

Beatrix Oldfield and Rosalie in 1919 (courtesy Christopher Tongue)

Handwritten document on letterhead from 12 Bentley Road, Cambridge, dated 23 July 1930, with cursive text regarding holiday plans.

1930 letter from Beatrix Oldfield to Constance Pyle

1934-39

Miss Rose Gifford [house-parlourmaid]

1936

Miss Gwendoline Moore

1937-39

Miss Marjorie Moore [cook] (Gwendoline’s sister)

A printed document announcing the marriage of Albinia Oldfield and Lieutenant John Willis at St Benet's Church in 1941.

Marriage of John Willis and Albinia Oldfield in 1941

A handwritten letter on paper with the header 12, Bentley Road, Cambridge, dated Oct 13th, signed Albina E R Oldfield.

letter from Albinia Oldfield to Constance Pyle

1941

1941 Albinia Oldfield wedding

A document showing two columns of printed text including a hymn, a prayer for a ring, and Psalm XIX, with handwritten notes.

1941 Albinia Oldfield wedding

1942-45

William and Violet (How) Truslove

Line drawing of two sides of a circular coin or medal, with text at the bottom identifying it as discovered at Bentley Road.

Christmas 1941 from Beatrix Oldfield

A pen and ink drawing depicts three figures in classical robes and armor against a dark, swirling, monstrous background.

1943 Christmas card from Beatrix Oldfield

A pen-and-ink drawing of a star containing text and scenes of military personnel, a child, a bicycle, and a cat.

1945 Christmas card from Beatrix Oldfield

1945-47

John and Albinia (Oldfield) Willis (daughter of Richard and Beatrix)

John and Albinia moved to New Zealand; Albinia continued to correspond with Constance Pyle, dressmaker of 28 Bateman Street. Photos and correspondence can also be found at this location.

In 1967 they were living in Brunswick, R.D.I. Wanganui.

A black and white line drawing composed of three panels depicting landscape scenes, a modern building, and handwritten text.

Willis 1967 Christmas Card

1946-47

Alexander and Myrtle (Brown) Carpenter

1948-70

Miss Olive Butcher

Black and white ink drawing of a Christmas card featuring a modern house, stylized ferns, birds, and hand-lettered text.

1955 Willis family Christmas card

A round ink drawing of a cat and a baby with hand-lettered text in English and Latin inscribed around the circular border.

1956 Christmas card from Beatrix Oldfield

A circular line drawing on a Christmas card featuring a baby, a winged figure, and flowers, with text encircling the design.

1957 Beatrix Oldfield Christmas card

Black and white ink drawing of a garden path under a leafy archway, with a cat, bird, and text wishing a happy new year.

1959 Christmas card from Beatrix Oldfield

Black and white ink drawing of a cement mixer, a child, and a garden building, with handwritten Christmas greetings.

1959 Christmas card from the Willis family

Circular ink drawing of a globe with a flying figure, surrounded by faces and text greeting the Christmas of 1960.

1960 Beatrix Oldfield Christmas card

Black and white line drawing of a 1961 Christmas card, featuring carved columns of faces, cats, zodiac signs, and airplanes.

1961 Beatrix Oldfield Christmas greeting

Line drawing of a 1961 Christmas card featuring panes of text, heraldic shields, flora, and a bee flying into an open door.

1961 Christmas card from the Willis family

Line drawing of a greeting card with text, two spinning tops, a small car, and a hand-drawn map indicating New Zealand locations.

1961 card from Willis family

Black and white ink drawing of a Christmas card featuring text, a cat, a kiwi, a split heart, a mountain, and an insect.

1962 Beatrix Oldfield Christmas card

Ink drawing of a cat's face surrounded by pears and apples, with handwritten text wishing a happy Christmas from 1964.

1964 Christmas card from Beatrix Oldfield

Black and white drawing of a cat standing on stacked suitcases, with text at the top and a small bee in the bottom corner.

1965 Christmas card from Beatrix Oldfield

Line drawing of a tabby cat sitting on a windowsill looking out at a garden, with hand-lettered festive holiday text.

1967 Christmas card from Beatrix Oldfield

A drawing on a 1968 Christmas card features a spotted winged dragon and a large tabby cat facing each other with text above.

1968 Christmas card from Beatrix Oldfield

Black and white drawing of a house above a man holding a whip toward three horses, with text running diagonally between them.

1970 Christmas card from Beatrix Oldfield

Printed document showing the name Beatrix Albinia Oldfield, the years 1887-1974, and church service details for April 1974.

Beatrix Oldfield died in 1974

A line drawing showing several people interacting with a vehicle, titled Best Wishes for Christmas & 1976 from the Willises.

1976 Willis family Christmas greeting

A black and white line drawing of a round box with a ram's head design, accompanied by handwritten text on the right side.

1977 Willis family Christmas greeting

A black and white ink drawing in hexagonal frames featuring winged horses, a tractor, animals, and text greeting the reader.

1977 Willis family Christmas greeting

Line drawing of two figures on a bicycle between two fences, surrounded by eight small pigs each marked with a letter.

1979 Willis family Christmas greeting

Circular black and white line drawing depicting vignettes of buildings, figures, and text celebrating Christmas 1980.

1980 Willis family Christmas greeting

A pen and ink drawing of a weathervane topped by a rooster, accompanied by birds and text wishing a happy Christmas 1980.

1980 Willis family Christmas greetings

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