Wyatt & Jackson, Drapers

[Eumungerie]

Can anyone help me with the firm called Wyatt & Jackson, Drapers of 143 High Street, Oxford, please? My great grand father's sister Jessie Elworthy married Frederic/Frederick Wyatt and they lived over their shop at 143 High Street.  I would appreciate any information about Frederic, Jessie and their shop.
Babs.

[KGarrad]

This must be the family in 1901?

Reference RG13, Piece 1379, Folio 66, Page 14
197 Appley(?) Road, Cowley, Oxford

Wyatt, Frederick  Head  M  48  Draper Dealer  b Oxford
Wyatt, Jane  Wife  F  46  b Lynmouth, Devon
Wyatt, Robert R  Son  M  15  Drapers Apprentice  b Oxford
Wyatt, Edward H  Son  M  14  b Oxford
Wyatt, Amy F  Daughter  F  12  b Bath, Somerset
Wyatt, Florence  Daughter  F  9  b Oxford
Wyatt, Cyril J  Son  M  7  b Oxford
Wyatt, Arthur L  Son  M  4  b Oxford

[KGarrad]

And 1891:
RG12, 1167, 6, 6
143 High Street, Oxford

Wyatt, Frederick  Head  M  38  Draper  b Oxford
Wyatt, Jessie  Wife  F  36  b Lynmouth
Wyatt, Frederick  Son  M  7  Scholar  b Oxford
Wyatt, Robert R  Son  M  5  Scholar  b Oxford
Wyatt, Ernest H  Son  M  4  b Oxford
Wyatt,Amy F  Daughter  F  2  b Bath, Somerset
+ 3 boarders (drapers assistants) and 2 servants


1871 provides some clues as to the potential owners of the future business?
Reference RG10, 1437, 19, 6
143 High Street, Oxford

Fisher, James  Brother  M  46  Draper's Assistant  b Pendock, Worcestershire
Hawkes, William  Assistant  M  20  Drapers Assistant  b Tiddington, Gloucestershire
Wyatt, Frederick  Assistant  M  18  Drapers Assistant  b Oxford
Jackson, James  Assistant  M  14  Drapers Apprentice  b Oxford
Sandels, Rose E  Servant  F  23  General Servant  b Wiltshire

[CarolA3]

Hi Babs and welcome to Oxford

I don't have anything on the family, but you might find these photos and history interesting: www.oxfordhistory.org.uk/high/tour/south/141_3.html

By the way, the 'Chanelle' shown as occupying the address in later years was actually Chanel - as in Chanel No 5, Coco Chanel etc - which gives you an idea of how prestigious this corner is

You'll probably find something on this site as well: www.historicaldirectories.org/hd/

Regards,
Carol

[CarolA3]

Me again

Just to confirm that the address in 1901 census is 197 IFFLEY Road, a 15-minute stroll from the shop (and very close to where I grew up ).

Regards,
Carol