Hi Deb
You certainly seem to be back on the 'trail of the TRAIES' again!
Just a bit of background information for you, although nothing to do with TRAIES. You found Martha TRAIES at 146, Old Street, 'Hall of Science' in 1891 and seemed a bit surprised at this address.
Yes, the 'Hall of Science' was quite well known at that time. I remember coming across it sometime ago in connection with a play about Annie BESSANT and the Matchgirls Strike of Bryant and May of 1888 in the East End. (You may have already heard about this). This was really at the start of the 'Women's Rights Movement' and Annie BESSANT was their strong supporter. This Hall was where Annie Bessant spoke to rally support for the girls on strike. At least one of the scenes in the play took place in the 'Hall of Science'. Eventually the Match Girls won their case.
Presumably, the Hall was on the bottom floor of the building with apartments above and this is where Martha TRAIES must have lived.
To All -
I don't expect to post any more messages on this site until the New Year. - like many I am rather behind with Christmas preparations and have lots of letters still to write! Also, the choir I belong to have a lot of engagements in the run-up to Christmas and the family (including Daniel age 5 and Maria age 3) will be here for about a week at Christmas so it is a busy time. I will check the site occasionally though and I wish you all a very Happy Christmas and a Healthy and Peaceful New Year.
Best Wishes
Bernice
Bernice