9, Edwinstowe, Chaucer Road, Cambridge

History of 9 Chaucer Road

1895

Arthur Wallis Bishop, provision merchant

1919

Mrs A W Bishop

1920

Capt E C Hopkinson MC

1931

Miss J Watson & Miss M Lindsay Locke

1939 – 1945

House used as rehabilitation centre by the Air Ministry

1945

British Red Cross, home for elderly

1952

Edwinstowe, Chaucer Road — Red Cross home for older people, 14 July 1952
When the British Red Cross Society decided to make “Edwinstowe” at Chaucer Road, Cambridge a home for old people, there were questions in the minds of the organisers. Although residents would be well looked after and have all the material comforts, would the old people want to come? It is now an established and happy home and the public flock each year to the annual fete, not only to help the funds of the home but to renew acquaintance with the residents who seem to be having an “at home” in their own beautiful gardens. Pupils of the Betty Ripley-Carter School of Dancing made a charming contribution to the enjoyment with a dancing display.
Credit: Mike Petty, Cambridge TRUMPINGTON ROAD Area Scrapbook, entry 1952 07 14.

1992 – 1994

reception centre for Bosnian Refugees

1992

University Nursery School opened in garden