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Title: High Street Berkhamsted History
Post by: setaylor on Sunday 19 June 11 17:16 BST (UK)

I'm trying to find some history on the High street in Berkhamsted - ideally no 102 currently a florist. I know its an old property but was wondering if anyone had any more information on the previous owners/ business etc . Thanks in advance. Sarah

Title: Re: High Street Berkhamsted History
Post by: Chelle71 on Monday 20 June 11 09:39 BST (UK)

Hi Sarah

I dont know if your in the area , but have you tried Hertford Records Office ?


Chelle

Title: Re: High Street Berkhamsted History
Post by: [Ray] on Monday 20 June 11 15:28 BST (UK)

Hi Sarah

Any particular dates? Names? Business?

Ray

Title: Re: High Street Berkhamsted History
Post by: johnidolls on Monday 20 June 11 18:38 BST (UK)

You could try Dacorum Heritage Trust:  http://www.dacorumheritage.org.uk/

Sue

Title: Re: High Street Berkhamsted History
Post by: setaylor on Monday 20 June 11 20:41 BST (UK)

Hi Ray, thanks for ur reply, Iwould like to know how old is the building on 102 high st, Berkhamsted? Previous business? as it is old, currently a florist!
Do u know if anyone lived there as a home?
many thanks, Sarah, P.s. have no luck seaching on net,etc!!any records of the street ?Thank u

Title: Re: High Street Berkhamsted History
Post by: Ancientshadows on Monday 20 June 11 22:17 BST (UK)

You didn't mention timescales, so if they haven't renumbered the street ..........................

1901 RG13 1329 43 11, Berkhampstead, District 5, Page 11
102 High Street
Johnson Dell 22 General Labourer   Dudswell
Louisa 20?                                       Berkhamsted
Ernest Frederick 2                            Northchurch
William James 6mo                           Berkhamsted

Title: Re: High Street Berkhamsted History
Post by: [Ray] on Tuesday 21 June 11 22:07 BST (UK)

Hi


Rick posted this ..... in Resources

http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,408318.0.html

You could also search this site for mentions of Berko ?

KR

Ray

Title: Re: High Street Berkhamsted History
Post by: kugate on Wednesday 22 June 11 17:15 BST (UK)

I think the nice old building that contains the florist has been split up into a few shops.  Florist 102, next door 102a (same building, another business though), can't fully remember the numbering or what's currently there.  It's quite possibly that the whole building used to be 102.  Will have a little look next time I'm that way.

Title: Re: High Street Berkhamsted History
Post by: [Ray] on Thursday 23 June 11 06:10 BST (UK)

Hi

If you look at AncientShadows' posting then I can't believe that a General Labourer and family would live in a building that size on their ownsome.

You can google streetview it.


R
 

Title: Re: High Street Berkhamsted History
Post by: kugate on Thursday 23 June 11 08:46 BST (UK)

Here's some further info.  I've just taken a few photos (this morning).

(http://sites.google.com/site/rootskugate/BHS102-1.jpg)

(http://sites.google.com/site/rootskugate/BHS102-2.jpg)

(http://sites.google.com/site/rootskugate/BHS102-3.jpg)

From left to right

Airs & Graces (No. 104) Tel: 01442 - 875849

The Florist (No. 102) Tel: 01442 - 877701
Web: www.berkhamstedflorist.com

The door to the right of The Florist has No. 102A on it.

Trophy Centre (No. 100) Tel: 4374 (need to check out full number).

Elizabeth Lee (at a guess - No. 98) Tel: 01442 384567
Web: www.elizabethleeblinds.co.uk
Email: info@elizabethleeblinds.co.uk

CVP (on the window) (No. 96)

Last of all ...

KCS - This looks pretty much like a later addon to the building.

You could try making a few calls to see if you can obtain  any info.