Hello, this a bit of a long shot but I wondered if anyone knew Higham in Kent. I have a relation who had a shop at 2 Brookers Place, Chequers road from 1861-1901. He died in 1903 and by 1911 his grand daughter has a shop at The Brambles, Lower Higham. Could this have been the same shop? I have looked online but am not sure at all. Someone with local knowledge may be able to help. Thank you.
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I can't answer your query but your relation would certainly have known some of my relations in the Field and Chipperfield families who would have bought fom his shop.People: Canton, Wiseman, Colthup, Scrace
Places: Pembrokeshire, Kent.
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Originally posted by Countrymouse View PostHello, this a bit of a long shot but I wondered if anyone knew Higham in Kent. I have a relation who had a shop at 2 Brookers Place, Chequers road from 1861-1901. He died in 1903 and by 1911 his grand daughter has a shop at The Brambles, Lower Higham. Could this have been the same shop? I have looked online but am not sure at all. Someone with local knowledge may be able to help. Thank you.
I can find 2 Brookers place on the 1911 census, and can see that the Savage family are living there, so it is not the same premises.
the 1911 summary books are often easier to get a perspective on the area, this has the Brambles, and Brookers place
not sure if you have access to ancestryLast edited by cbcarolyn; 30-11-21, 22:09.Carolyn
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Originally posted by Countrymouse View PostThank you very much. You have completely answered my question! I wondered if the grand daughter had taken over the same premises but clearly not.
I didn't look to see if either were in any of the trade directories, did you?Last edited by cbcarolyn; 01-12-21, 12:40.Carolyn
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Originally posted by Countrymouse View PostYes, I should do that. I am surprised I didn't think of it as I often google addresses to see if the house they were living in is still there. Thanks!Julie
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Hello and welcome
Also look out for trade directories and valuation rolls to check if the shop moved from one building to another. Then try Google maps as others have suggested to see if it is still there. Another thing is to check with archives, libraries etc. to find out if any streets locally were ever re-numbered. This info could also be online with local history groups. As an example, many streets in the six Staffordshire towns known as The Potteries underwent not only renumbering but also renaming. All the info on what changed is online at thepotteries.org
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Can seem to find any trade directories atm, I am sure there must be some.
did spot this https://www.picturesofengland.com/England/Kent/Higham
you probably looked at this
https://www.charlesdickenspage.com/c...igham-map.html he seemed to be in upper higham though
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Originally posted by cbcarolyn View PostCan seem to find any trade directories atm, I am sure there must be some.
Julie
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Originally posted by Darksecretz View Post
This site has been helpful but it can take a while to get used to, I still don't quite use it to it's full advantage.
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Now on PC and can search better, no help but here he is:
http://specialcollections.le.ac.uk/d...d/322176/rec/3
1913
can't see a Martin now
Last edited by cbcarolyn; 06-12-21, 15:52.Carolyn
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Thank you Darksecretz and cbcarolyn ! I particularly like the map. I have used the directories site before but, as you say, it isn't the easiest. Thanks for your help.Last edited by Countrymouse; 09-12-21, 10:59.
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The Higham Village History Group were very helpful to me when I had a query about a house in their village. I will PM you the contact details as it may not be allowed to post them here.People: Canton, Wiseman, Colthup, Scrace
Places: Pembrokeshire, Kent.
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