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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => London and Middlesex => Topic started by: dbee7 on Sunday 22 November 09 15:44 GMT (UK)
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Hi,
I'm looking at Portman Buildings, Lisson Grove, Marylebone. Have no trouble with the 1891 census on find my past, but however I enter it for the 1901, 1911 census, I just cannot find it.
I know it was built sometime in the 1880s and still there in the 1950s, when I enter it as above it shows not found, when I enter Lisson Grove or Broadley terrace it doesn't show Portman Buildings, any advice would be appreciated.
David.
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Hi David,
If you put just Marylebone in Residential place on the 1911 and 1901 censuses on Findmypast (addresses)
a list of streets and buildings will come up.
On the 1911 ... Portman Buildings Lisson Grove
On the 1901... under Other establishments, keep scrolling down for different numbers.
best wishes
Cathy :)
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Hi Cathy,
Thanks very much for your help, I tried so many different ways without success but never thought of the one you suggest. I shall be able to complete this part tonight all being well.
Thanks again,
David
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If my memory serves me well portman buildings were still there til about 1985ish as i use to go to an after care club there. It was next to st edwards catholic primary school.
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Just to finish off this topic, here's a picture of Portman Buildings.
Built in 1887 at the corner of Lisson Grove and Broadley Terrace, they were demolished 100 years later in 1987.
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Sorry to be so late coming back on this,but thankyou both very much for your replies especially the photo, much appreciated.
David.
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Hi Cathy and David
I too had family living at Portman Buildings, Lisson Grove. My Rainforth family lived at 253 then 256 Portman Buildings having moved in it seems when it was brand new, and were still there in at least 1911.
I would love to see the picture you have of it David but it won't work on this website. Would it be possible to send it to me if I give you my email address?
With best wishes
Sue
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Hi Sue
Welcome to Rootschat ;D
I'm sorry, but you can't see images that have been posted in the completed section, that's just the way the board has been set up.
Please make another post and then you can exchange your email details on the personal message (pm) system. The moderating team remove them to prevent spam and other internet abuses.
Dawn
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Thank you for replying Dawn
Could you please tell me how I go about putting my email address on the personal message system? I'm sorry, but am old and not very knowledgeable regarding websites.
Blackeyed Susan
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I have sent you a personal message.
Dawn
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Dear Dawn
I'm not sure if my messages have got mixed up but I didn't receive an 'email' message. Or perhaps I'm just a bit too impatient :-\
Sue
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Hello Sue,
I have one or two things re Lisson Grove that you may be interested in, if you let me have your email address I'll be more than happy to pass them on to you.
David.
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Hello Dbee, I am new to Roots but my little knowlege may be of interest to you. About 1947 I stayed in Lisson Grove in a flat visiting relatives. Renee Alex a bookmaker and children Josaphine and Michael. During this time we went to Madam Tuesords ? and the Lords cricket ground plus many times to Regents park. The flat was several levels up. Iremember uncle Ben was at Grimsby or Hull in the police force. Betty Balcombe Renees siter was married to Bob who was a military police man at one time, Ihave an idea they lived at Bognor Regis, but am not certain of that. The date Imentioned could have been 1945 put it down to me being over 21!!!!
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Moved back to the main forum so that the image is viewable.
Dawn
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Hello David
I'm so sorry, but I've only just found your very kind messaging regarding Lisson Grove. I would indeed be interested, and my email address is
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Thank you
Sue
Moderator comment: email address removed in accordance with Rootschat policies. Please exchange this information on the personal message system
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Hello Tryin, It was good to read some of your memories of Portman Buildings, especially because I knew the people you mention, I spent many happy times visiting the buildings where I stayed mainly with my grandparents, probably 1948/1950ish and after the recent celebrations couldn't help thinking that the courtyard within the buildings must have been a perfect place to hold a coronation party, I'm sure there must have been one. Would love to see photos if anyone knows of any.
David.