Lilly's Buildings, Worcester

[jillruss]

According to their marriage certificate, my great great grandparents Charles Shepherd and Jane Campbell were both living in Lilly's Buildings, Worcester when they married in 1856 at St Peter The Great Church.

I wondered if anyone knew anything about these buildings? I tried googling and came up with the name of a William Lilly - an astrologer who apparently came from Worcester. I've no idea if there's any connection.

I'm hoping that, finding something out about the buildings, or even the area, might help me figure out how/why they both ended up in Worcester.

Charles was from Aberdeen and was working as a gardener in nearby Kincardineshire on the 1851 census. Jane was born in Perth and was a book binder still living with her parents in Edinburgh in 1851.

So, in the 5 years between 1851 and their marriage in Worcester, what made them move to Worcester? Did they move there independently of each other and then meet in Worcester or did they meet first and then move to England?

I may never know!     I just thought Lilly's Buildings might possibly be a clue. Perhaps someone with a good knowledge of the history of Worcester might be able to throw some light on this?

I'd be grateful for any help.

Jill

[Tony55]

Hi Jill,

 Havn't got an answer to you'r question but there's a site that might be of use!


   http://www.worcesterpeopleandplaces.com/articles/

  you may have to register first but sure someone on the forum could help!

  regards,Tony

[jillruss]

Thanks Tony.

It looks as though it might be just the site to answer my query - but I just can't get it to let me register! I've tried 3 times.

I'll try again tomorrow in case there's something wrong with the site but it's probably me! I'm technologically challenged!

Jill

[StintonLomas]

Hi
I have just tried to log in to Worcs' people etc.
To ask the Q for you.
But it seems there is a problem on the site at the moment, it recognized my login but won't go to the discussions page.

[jillruss]

That's really kind of you.

I'll try again later but, if you have any better luck, I'd be really grateful if you could ask the question on my behalf.

Jill

[Tony55]

Hi Jill,
   Just been browsing someone's family tree and they had a relative's death registered in 1891 at ...No 1, Lilly's Buildings, Friar St, Worcester.....so at least you have the address now!

 Googled Friar St and found 1 pic but it's not very good, gives some idea i suppose!

[Tony55]

  Oooooh, just found a page of pics... Looks quite quaint with cobbled streets and half timbered buildings!    I'll try and link the page.

http://www.birminghamuk.com/BrumFoto/worcester/friarstreet/photoalbumT.htm


  Even better, some period pics   

http://www.worcestercitymuseums.org.uk/content/oldpics/friarst.htm

 still no info on Lilly's Buildings though 

[jillruss]

They're great pics, Tony - thanks everso. Much nicer than I was expecting.   

I don't know why but an address with the word 'Buildings' in it made me think of tenements/slums.

I hope now I can find out a bit more about Lilly's Buildings even if it doesn't take me any nearer to discovering why Charles and Jane left Scotland for Worcester.

Jill

[Tony55]

 My pleasure Jill 

 Let's hope you have some success with Worcester People and Places, sure they'll help more than i can!

 regards, Tony