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7 Suffolk Parade

This property already existed in 1830 when it was advertised for sale as a ‘genteel and compact residence’ for a small family. It appears to have been entirely residential and the fashionable occupants’ arrivals and departures were noted in the local newspapers for several years.

A trade arrived here as early as 1851, when this northern end of Suffolk Parade was known as Suffolk Place and these premises were occupied by Edwin Haywood, a bootmaker, who used ‘the rarest Parisian and Metropolitan materials’. He was here until 1854, when he was replaced by a greengrocer called John Pain and his wife Hannah. In common with most of the residents in the street they employed a domestic servant to look after the house. John also described himself as a gardener and he probably grew some of the produce that was sold in the shop.

By 1870 the greengrocers business had transferred to Mrs M.A. Champion, who was here for about 10 years. She in turn was replaced by Charles Blakeway, a fruiterer and greengrocer. The last recorded greengrocer was Mr Frederick Barton, who was here until at least 1893.

The approach of a new century saw a different trade established in 1897, with William Clark’s second hand bookshop. William at various times also sold antique furniture and stamps and remained at this address until his death in 1938, aged 78, at Eastgate Market in Gloucester.

The property may have entered a period of residential use after this, as no trades are clearly identified in the directories. Further research is required.