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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => London and Middlesex => Topic started by: alison300 on Saturday 06 September 25 17:03 BST (UK)
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I'm interested in 140 New Kent Road, Southwark on the 1901 census. I'm researching someone listed at that address and wondering if it is something to do with the workhouse?
There are 15 occupants; the head is described as 'Superintendent' and most of the other occupants as 'lodgers' but again most don't have occupations.
Does anyone know the history of this building or can throw some light on what is going on here?
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Could you give details of the Superintendent so we can look it up?
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Please post full details of the person you are researching as well
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Streatham News, 28 Nov 1903
Column Heading "National British Women's Temperance Association, Streatham and Balham Branch"
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Start of names at 140 New kent Road, Southwark
Elizabeth Douglas Head Widow 62 House superintendent b Scotton, Norfolk
Eva Mathieson Visitor Unm 26 - b Willesden, London
Mary Ann Whart Servant Married 33 Cook b London
Bertha Finch Lodger Widow 49 Ironer b London
Isabella Windgrove Lodger Widow 49 Ironer b Hampshire
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Alliance News, 19 April 1900
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Very interesting -
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Thank you everyone for replying. I can't seem to add an attachment (jpeg or pdf).
I'm actually interested in the first person on page 2 of this address:
Sarah Featherstone aged 34, born Islington
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The House of Help seems to have moved to 229 New Kent Road by the time of the 1911 census. A Matron, an Assistant, a Kitchen Maid and seven residents. Also a Visitor, a Police Court Missionary. (Southwark; RD 23; Piece 1767; FN?; Schedule No. 427)
4 June 1910: South London Observer
A War Economy Exhibition and Sale of useful articles, in aid of the funds of the House of Help, 229 New Kent Road, will be held at Crossways Hall, New Kent Road, on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, June 12-15. The exhibition will be opened on June 12, at 2.30, by Lady Southwark. Exhibits will illustrate Economy in Cookery, Food, Fuel, Clothing. Household Requirements, Care of Infant Life, Economic Value of Temperance, Literature bearing on Economy.
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Thank you - this is really interesting. I don't think my person of interest came from a well-off family so I'm struggling to see her connection to this address but I will persevere :)
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I’m not sure why you think she needed to come from a well-off family to be connected to this address. In fact it seems to have been quite the opposite.
Sarah Featherstone had been in the Southwark Workhouse in November 1899, and in Jan 1898 in the Holborn Workhouse. It makes sense that she might be in this establishment for “women in need” in 1901. She was possibly there only a short while.