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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Dorset => Topic started by: Hazel17 on Tuesday 14 April 09 23:35 BST (UK)

Title: Winterborne Zelston Address
Post by: Hazel17 on Tuesday 14 April 09 23:35 BST (UK)

My 89 year old ancestor wrote out his 1911 census form and I'm trying to decifer the address. In 1901 he was living in Huish, Winterborne Zelstone. The 1911 address looks like the Red Cottages, W. Zelston, Blandford. Does this ring a bell with anyone? His name is Robert though and the R of Robert and Red aren't the same. The only other letters it could be are n or m I think.
I'm hoping someone will have local knowledge and know of the address. Here is the image of the address.

Title: Re: Winterborne Zelston Address
Post by: jendor on Tuesday 14 April 09 23:50 BST (UK)

I think it says The Red Cottage rather than cottages, it's a little squished but think it is still an 'R' just a little less flamboyant as he was trying to keep it under the line.

I'm struggling to recollect as I've not been out there for years but am sure there aren't enough houses for any to be named cottages in the plural.

Jen

Title: Re: Winterborne Zelston Address
Post by: Hazel17 on Wednesday 15 April 09 00:28 BST (UK)

Thanks Jen. Red was my first initial thought.

Any more local knowledge from anyone would be welcome.

Title: Re: Winterborne Zelston Address
Post by: nanny jan on Wednesday 15 April 09 09:16 BST (UK)

Hi,

The Winterborne Zelston page on http://www.opcdorset.com is a website set up by a resident, who might be able to help.


Nanny Jan

Title: Re: Winterborne Zelston Address
Post by: Hazel17 on Wednesday 15 April 09 17:51 BST (UK)

A resident might well have local knowledge. Thanks Nanny Jan, I'll make contact with the OPC for WZ.

Title: Re: Winterborne Zelston Address
Post by: Hazel17 on Thursday 16 April 09 20:03 BST (UK)

Just had a really good response from the OPC for WZ so I think this query is complete now.