Grand Parade
Hampshire Chronicle : Monday 14 April 1783
The whole crews of the ‘Queen’, ‘Ganges’ and ‘Princess Royal’, came on shore, after receiving their money, in distinct bodies, consisting of five or six hundred men each, with their Officers at their head, colours flying and music playing, in which manner they proceeded through the streets, till they came to the Parade, where making a ring round the Officers, gave them three cheers, each shook hands, and dispersed very orderly.
Hampshire Chronicle : 13 July 1818
Circus - Grand Parade
Messrs Adams, in having again the honour of addressing the Nobility, Gentry and Inhabitants of Portsmouth and its vicinity, respectfully inform them, the above Circus will be open on Monday, July the 13th, 1818, with the whole of their numerous Troop and Stud of Horses, indisputably the first in the Kingdom.
The mass of amusements will consist of Equestrian and Pedestrian FEATS ! which will expressed in the hand bills of the day.
There will be three performances each day - at two, five and eight o’clock
Hampshire Chronicle : 5 July 1819
Valuable and extensive freehold premises, situate at the corner of High Street , and the Grand Parade, late the Portsmouth Bank, and residence of Mr W G Carter ; a Letter Copying machine, with drawers under ; a copper plate press, a spring time piece, square library table, and numerous other office requisites ; together with the modern and elegant household furniture, a grand piano-forte by Jones & Co, a square ditto by Clementi, and an excellent chamber organ in handsome mahogany case, has three barrels, and plays 30 tunes ; a pair of 12 inch globes mounted on mahogany pillars and claws ; choice old Port, Claret, Tinta Madeira, and other wines ; about 250 volumes of Law and other books, including the Encyclopaedia Britannica, half hd in Russian ; two hundred ounces of modern and useful plate ; table and bed linen ; Dinner and Dessert, and tea services, rich cut glass and other effects.
Hampshire Telegraph : Monday 30 October 1837
Capital Inn and Genteel Dwelling House
To be sold by auction, by Mr Peacock, on the premises, on Thursday, the 16th of November, 1837, at three o’clock precisely. All those extensive freehold, compact and valuable premises, known as the Blue Posts Tavern and Hotel, with the Coach and Waggon offices, extensive ware-room, stabling, and out-houses, situate in Broad Street, and also a genteel residence on the Grand Parade
Lot 2 : A very compact, genteel and desirable residence, most delightfully situate on the Grand Parade: containing on the ground floor, two convenient rooms now used as offices, with public and private entrances: on the first floor, a spacious and elegant drawing room with bay window front, 20 feet by 18, a back bedroom, two good attics, and a dressing room: a small paved yard leading to a detached kitchen and scullery, and convenient offices, in the occupation of Mr Binsted, Solicitor, a yearly tenant, at £40 a year. This house is leasehold, for a long term of years and for beauty of situation and conveniences, on a limited scale, is perhaps unrivalled by any other in the town of Portsmouth.
Illustrated London News : 8 July 1843
At St Mary’s Church, Portsmouth, by the Rev T P McGhie, Stephen Richmond Neate Esq of Marden, Wilts, to Mary Anne, eldest daughter of Mr Dudley, Grand Parade.
Portsmouth Times and Navy Gazette : 20 June 1857
For sale - That excellent and well arranged family residence situate on the Grand Parade, in the occupation of Mr Garrett, containing 14 rooms, consisting of ding, drawing, morning rooms airy bed rooms, and water closet, with suitable domestic offices, and convenient cellarage.
Bath Chronicle and Western Gazette : 18 January 1866
The Times tells a story of a cab arriving at the railway station at Landport from Grand Parade, with two inside passengers and without a driver, the cabman having fallen from his box in a state of intoxication soon after the cab started, while the horse trotted on steadily to his destination
Portsmouth Evening News : 12 November 1883
3rd Volunteer Battalion - Hampshire Regiment : 4 Grand Parade
Regimental Oder by Lieut-Colonel W H Sayer, Commanding. HQ 12th Nov, 1883.
The funeral of the late Lieut. E W Kemp, 1st Hants Artillery Volunteers, will take place tomorrow. The funeral with leave “Belgrave” Beach Mansions at 3pm Members of the 3rd Hants R V who wish to attend will join the procession there. Full Dress and Side Arms. By Order J S White. Major - Adjutant 3rd Hants R V
Army and Navy Gazette : 28 November 1891
“The Officers’ House and Temperance Hotel”
( In connection with Miss Robinson’s Soldiers’ Institute )
Affords first-class accommodation on moderate terms to Officers, their families and friends, especially during the trooping season
It is open to Ladies and Gentlemen, whether connected to the Services or not, but it is not a commercial establishment.
Single bedrooms, 3s 6d ; double, 4s ; private sitting-rooms, 4s per day. No charge for attendance.
To a family requiring a house near the sea it affords every accommodation, commanding beautiful and extensive views of Spithead, the Isle of Wight, and Osborne House (the residence of Her Majesty).
It is well adapted for a Lodging House, being contiguous to the Victoria Pier, from whence steam packets are leaving hourly for the Isle of Wight, Southampton &c
Hampshire Telegraph : Saturday 27 April 1901
Main Guard - The Main Guard House used to be on the Parade, near the Platform Battery, and was erected in the reign of George III. About 1710 the Guard House stood much nearer the High Street, across the Parade. There were also Guard Houses at King James’s Gate, King William’s Gate, King George’s Gate, the Mill Redoubt, and two at the Landport Gate.
Portsmouth Evening News : Thursday 31 October 1901
George Baldry, 14, Sidney White, 16, William Connell, 14 and George Costes, 14, were summoned for playing football on the Grand Parade on the 21st inst.. It was stated there had been several complaints with respect to the nuisance. The boys were all convicted a fines 2s a piece.
Portsmouth Evening News : Wednesday 20 May 1903
The costers of Portsmouth have for some time past been talking of a walk in imitation of the their London confrers, and the project took practical shape in the Fish Market this morning.
The proposal is that the competitors should assemble about four o’clock on the 1st June on the Grand Parade, and walk up Commercial Road, to the “Coach and Horses” at Hilsea, and thence through Copner and Eastney, returning along the Front to the Grand Parade.
Each competitor is to push his truck, and top hats will be worn. About a hundred entries are expected, and the event is arousing great interest. The prize will be gold medal, and the winner will be entitled to the proud title,”Champion Coster Walker of Portsmouth,” while there will be also money prizes of £3, £2 and £1 and 5s for each one who finishes. There will also be a sealed handicap, with time allowance.
Collections are being made for the necessary funds in the Fish Market and amongst the Fruit Merchants.
1841 Census
Houses not numbered on records
Buildings separated by double spacing
William Grant : Banker : 41 yrs
Mary : 39 yrs
Mary : 4 yrs
William : 2 yrs
Kate : 1 yr
Sarah Small : 35 yrs
Harriet Hoad : 30 yrs
Sarah Darling : 30 yrs
James Peters : 45 yrs
Henry Bloxam : Surgeon : 30 yrs
Mary Ann : 35 yrs
John Hoar : 46 yrs
Charlotte Digby : 35 yrs
William White : Victualler : 30 yrs
Eliza : 25 yrs
Alfred : 6 yrs
George : 4 yrs
Emma : 2 yrs
James : 4 months
Catherine Lawton : 15 yrs
Ann Hill : Clerk : 30 yrs
Esther Macland : 20 yrs
Lydia Jane Smith : 11 yrs
John Knight : Plumber : 60 yrs
Eleanor : 60 yrs
Horatio : 30 yrs
Mary Ann Goodane : 25 yrs
Mary Rogers : 45 yrs
James Crawford : Inn Keeper : 50 yrs
Sarah : 45 yrs
Sarah Margeret : 20 yrs
James : 15 yrs
Maria Louisa : 15 yrs
William : 9 yrs
Emily : 7 yrs
Henry Southton : 5 yrs
Mary Wilson : 50 yrs
Louisa Bytheway : 20 yrs
Elizabeth Ducket : 38 yrs
Harriet : 8 yrs
Emma : 6 yrs
Elizabeth : 2 yrs
Margaret Collins : 20 yrs
Jane Everett : 32 yrs
BATTERY ROW HERE
1861 Census
Numbers not Recorded
Mary Ann Neale : 42 yrs
Sarah Ann Northover : 22 yrs
George James Richards : 6 yrs
James George Northover : 4 yrs
William Hooker : 43 yrs
William Hooker : Victualler : 35 yrs
Agnes : 36 yrs
William H : 8 yrs
George S : 6 yrs
Alfred : 1 yr
Henry Hazard : Cook : 33 yrs
Sarah Pearce : Housemaid : 18 yrs
Edward Burrows : Gentleman : 22 yrs
Ann : 20 yrs
Henry Smith : Gentleman : 24 yrs
Caroline : 21 yrs
Benjamin H Hinton: Retired Clerk : 80 yrs
Elizabeth : 80 yrs
Emma : 42 yrs
Mary Ann Dapson : 27 yrs
William Litchfield : Press Correspondent : 39 yrs
Harriett : 41 yrs
William H : Seaman, RN : 17 yrs
Frederick E : 16 yrs
Elizabeth : 13 yrs
Alfred : 10 yrs
Arthur : 5 yrs
Alice : 4 yrs
Louisa Tighe : House Servant : 15 yrs
Ann Willis Piercey : 48 yrs
Moses James : 14 yrs
George Edward : 12 yrs
King’s Arms Hotel Here
Nicholas H McGachen : Curate of Portsmouth : 38 yrs
Henrietta M : 31 yrs
Henrietta A : 8 yrs
Ellen M : 3 yrs
John R : 2 yrs
William N : 6 months
Fanny White : House Servant : 21 yrs
Charlotte Collins : Nurse : 18 yrs
James Garratt : Ship Agent & Merchant : 45 yrs
Caroline : 39 yrs
Robert B : 6 yrs
George G : 4 yrs
Charlotte Matthews : Cook : 21 yrs
Ellen Bassett : Nursemaid : 18 yrs
Harriett Cooper : Nursemaid : 15 yrs
Richard Bailey : Victualler : 62 yrs
Rose : Barmaid ; 26 yrs
Fanny McSheen : Barmaid : 24 yrs
Mary Mitchell : Housemaid : 22 yrs
Mary Hazel : 9 yrs
Henry Bloxam : MRCS : 51 yrs
Mary Lanes : Cook : 46 yrs
Phoebe Mason : House Servant : 24 yrs
William Holbert : Pensioner : 61 yrs
Frances Sims : Charwoman : 50 yrs
Sarah A Hanett : Boot Binder : 20 yrs
1 Grand Parade
1871 Census
William H J Alworth : Surgeon : 33 yrs
Kate : 24 yrs
Emmeline : 8 months
Anastasia Shaneham : Cook : 28 yrs
Louisa Burton : Nurse : 24 yrs
Caroline West : Nurse : 17 yrs
West Sussex County Times : Saturday 14 May 1910
Marriage : On the 9th instant, at St Bartholomew’s Church, Southsea, Reginald Bullin, second son of James Bullin of Grand Parade, to Grace Bright Smith, elder daughter of Henry R Smith of 28 Havelock Road, Southsea.
1911 Census
James Bullin : Totally Deaf since childhood measles : 71 yrs
Sarah : 68 yrs
Lily Burnand : General Servant : 22 yrs
2 Grand Parade
1871 Census
George Cordrey : Police Constable : 35 yrs
Mary : 35 yrs
Mary A : 10 yrs
George : 7 yrs
James : 5 yrs
Saturday 31 August 1895 : Army and Navy Gazette
C B Smith and Hall are instructed by the Trustees to sell by auction, on Thursday, September 5th, 1895, at 7 o’clock in the evening those valuable premises, being Nos 2, 3 and 4 Grand Parade, practically known all over the world as the “Officers House.” The whole of the household furniture, Linen, Plate &c, comprising everything necessary to carry on the hotel may be taken at a valuation if desired.
Portsmouth Evening News : Friday 12 September 1924
All persons having claims against the estate of Mrs Annie Elizabeth Banks, late of 2B Grand Parade, widow, deceased, are requested to send particulars of such claims to us the undersigned forthwith, and all persons indebted to the deceased’d estate are to pay the amount of the their respective debts to us without delay.
Cousins& Burbidge, Solicitors, 35 High Street
Portsmouth Evening News : Tuesday 19 February 1929
Mrs Mabel C Lamond, of 2A Grand Parade, who was the plaintiff in an action brought before Judge Hill Kelly at the Bloomsbury City Court for the recovery of £28 arrears under a deed of seperation, writes to the effect that when asked if she had anyone staying in her flat at Portsmouth she replied,” Yes a young woman friend” also that when Mr Titmas visited Dr Lamond’s house on August 19, she said to him,” For goodness sake don’t let my name come into this,” and not,” For goodness sake don’t let my man come into this.”
3 Grand Parade
Portsmouth Times and Naval Gazette : Saturday 25 May 1867
King & King beg to announce receipt of instruction to sell by auction at their Property Sales Rooms, 130 Queens Street, on Wednesday, June 5th, 1867 the following property, No 3 Grand Parade, Portsmouth.
A very conveniently arranged and most comfortable family residence, the ground floor containing dining room, with bay windows, parlour, paved yard, kitchen, scullery, and offices ; two separate staircases lead to the first floor, which is arranged in pretty drawing room, with bay windows, two capital bedrooms and WC, and on the floors above are six bedrooms, with tower room and lead flat, giving an uninterrupted view from the entrance of Langstone Harbour as far as Cowes ; the basement consists of two good cellars, which, at considerable cost, have been rendered perfectly dry.
Saturday 25 July 1868 : Portsmouth Times and Navy Gazette
Messrs C B Smith & Goldsmith will sell by auction on Tuesday August 4th, 1868, at 7 o’clock in the evening - No 3 Grand Parade - Comprising three sitting rooms, seven bed and dressing rooms, three attics, observatory, kitchen, scullery, good cellars, and the usual offices. The above residence, which has been recently put into repair, has grand views of the surrounding neighbourhood, the sea, and the Isle of Wight.
1871 Census
Henry Garratt : Clerk at Warehouse : 42 yrs
1829 : Bapt’d 6 May at St Thomas’s
1851 : Ship Agent’s Assistant 22 yrs, living at 3 Grand Parade with father Samuel U 61 yrs, mother Elizabeth 60 yrs, Elizabeth 37 yrs, Sarah 31 yrs
1861 : Lodger at 42 St Mary’s Street, Ship Agent 32 yrs with wife Emma 30 yrs
Emma : 43 yrs
Henry : 9 yrs
Louisa Mary Burt : 15 yrs
Susan Tolchard : General Servant : 28 yrs
Portsmouth Evening News : Monday 5 June 1882
Wanted - Kitchenmaid, one accustomed to hotel work preferred. Apply Mrs Tuffnall, 3 Grand Parade.
Saturday 31 August 1895 : Army and Navy Gazette
C B Smith and Hall are instructed by the Trustees to sell by auction, on Thursday, September 5th, 1895, at 7 o’clock in the evening those valuable premises, being Nos 2, 3 and 4 Grand Parade, practically known all over the world as the “Officers House.” The whole of the household furniture, Linen, Plate &c, comprising everything necessary to carry on the hotel may be taken at a valuation if desired.
4 Grand Parade
Portsmouth Times and Naval Gazette : Saturday 27 May 1865
King & King ( late Marvin & King) are instructed to sell by auction on Wednesday, 7th June, 1865, at seven o’clock in the evening - those important business premises, 78 and 79 High Street, in the occupation of Messrs Fraser and Davis, and the excellent family residence, 4 Grand Parade, occupied by Mr H Garratt
1871 Census
Alfred Billett : Lodging House Keeper : 56 yrs
Laura Hughes : 49 yrs
Dudley : 14 yrs
Clemant W Burdun : Jeweller’s Assistant : 18 yrs
Elizabeth Gilbert : General Servant : 17 yrs
Nicholas Dinessun : Curate of Portsmouth : 29 yrs
Portsmouth Evening News : 26 July 1882
General Servant - Age 16. Good character. - 4 Grand Parade
Portsmouth Evening News : 12 November 1883
3rd Volunteer Battalion - Hampshire Regiment : 4 Grand Parade
Regimental Oder by Lieut-Colonel W H Sayer, Commanding. HQ 12th Nov, 1883.
The funeral of the late Lieut. E W Kemp, 1st Hants Artillery Volunteers, will take place tomorrow. The funeral with leave “Belgrave” Beach Mansions at 3pm Members of the 3rd Hants R V who wish to attend will join the procession there. Full Dress and Side Arms. By Order J S White. Major - Adjutant 3rd Hants R V
Saturday 31 August 1895 : Army and Navy Gazette
C B Smith and Hall are instructed by the Trustees to sell by auction, on Thursday, September 5th, 1895, at 7 o’clock in the evening those valuable premises, being Nos 2, 3 and 4 Grand Parade, practically known all over the world as the “Officers House.” The whole of the household furniture, Linen, Plate &c, comprising everything necessary to carry on the hotel may be taken at a valuation if desired.
1911 Census
Ida F Blackett : Private Means : 55 yrs
S Heare : Servant : 20 yrs
Portsmouth Evening News : Tuesday 12 November 1929
Sir, - Prominence was given in your issue of November 9 to a statement by the Lord Mayor that during the next year he would like to see an extension of the Esplanade from Clarence Pier to High Street so as to exploit Old Portsmouth with its docks and historical associations.
The Lord Mayor went on to say that he thought this was really an ideal scheme. While appreciating his eminent services to the City, I venture to suggest that many inhabitants of Old Portsmouth read this statement with mingled sentiments of amazement and horror.
Lovers of Old Portsmouth do not wish to see its historical associations exploited, they wish to see them preserved.
It is difficult to see how this suggested extension can be obtained without defacing the old sea wall, the moat, the historic “Hot Walls,” and the saluting bastion. Such an act of vandalism would destroy most of the old world charm of this delightful part of the city.
If certain apostles of so called progress are not curbed in time, the day may come when a rock garden surrounds the Garrison Chapel, a red brick tea-house adorns the centre of Grand Parade and Sally Port is transformed into a well advertised skee ball alley.
Yours etc
Ida Blackett, 4 Grand Parade. Armistice Day, 1929.
5 Grand Parade
Portsmouth Times and Naval Gazette : Saturday 15 October 1859
Mr G M Beck is favoured with instructions from the proprietor to sell by public auction at the Marine View Hotel, Grand Parade, on Thursday, October 27th, 1859, at 4 o’clock in the afternoon. All that substantially-built freehold family residence, being 5 Grand Parade, in the occupation of Mr Hayman, containing - Dining and morning rooms, cheerful drawing room with French windows opening on to the verandah, from which are obtained unequalled views of the sea and Isle of Wight; numerous bed chambers, kitchen, good cellarage, paved yard, and domestic offices, the whole of which are well found in closets and modern fixtures, and to any person seeking a pleasant residence, this offers an opportunity of rare occurrence. The purchaser can be accommodated with the nearly new furniture at a valuation.
May be viewed by permission of the Tenant, and any further particulars obtained at the offices of the Auctioneer, 176 Queen Street, or of W Devereux, Solicitor.
Portsmouth Times and Naval Gazette : Saturday 11 June 1870
King & King are instructed to include in their sale of property on Wednesday June 29th, 1870, 5 Grand Parade in the occupation of Mr Gregory, at a rental of £25.
1871 Census
Manskull Burchell : Engineer : 37 yrs
Janet : 27 yrs
William H : 10 yrs
Caroline Lane : General Servant : 16 yrs
Portsmouth Evening News : Saturday 13 March 1920
Short Notice of Sale
On Tuesday, 23rd March, 1920, at 11 o’clock
5 Grand Parade
King & King are in receipt of instructions from Capt A W Davies RN, to sell by auction on the premises as above, at 11 o’clock -
About 300 Lots of Household Furniture including several pieces of genuine antique oak,
comprising carved cradle, oak coffer, cupboards, head of massive carved bedstead front,
settee and chairs, occasional tables, divan chairs, old lacquer tables etc;; Chesterfield,
carpets, plated goods, cutlery, china and glass, Dutch oil painting, mahogany bedroom
furniture, double and single bedsteads, hair mattresses, and bed linen, brass fenders, and
the usual assortment of culinary articles etc
On view morning of sale and catalogues obtained from the auctioneers, Southsea and 46
Commercial Road.
Portsmouth Evening News : Friday 27 March 1942
Roll of Honour : Killed in action in HMS Vortigern, on March 15th, 1942, Lieut. Patrick Alex Bingham Powell. Royal Navy, very loved youngest son of Vice-Admiral and Mrs Powell, of 5 Grand Parade, aged 24.
6 Grand Parade
Globe : Thursday 16 November 1848
Commercial House, Marine View Hotel, Grand Parade
J Burgess, in returning his sincere thanks to his friends and visitors to Portsmouth, for their support since taking the above hotel, begs to inform Commercial Gentlemen that, at the solicitation of many, he has appropriated a commodious sitting-room and sets of apartments for their use.
The house commands a view of the Isle of Wight, Spithead, St Helen’s &c., and close to the Victoria Pier..
JB flatters himself his tables, wines &c., will be found worthy of support
Portsmouth Times and Naval Gazette : Saturday 15 October 1859
Mr G M Beck begs to announce that he has been favoured with instructions to sell by public auction, at the Marine View Hotel, Thursday October 27th, 1859, at 4 o’clock in the afternoon precisely.
To Wine and Spirit Merchants, Brewers, Capitalists, and Persons seeking a private residence
Lot 2
A well-known and much frequented Hotel, of good elevation, with commanding entrance, called the Marine View Family Hotel, having a good retail beer trade, conducted by means of a side entrance, admirably situated on the Grand Parade, in the occupation of Mr Hayman, at the yearly rental of £70, comprising numerous airy bed-chambers, bath-room, two sitting-rooms, with bay windows, two parlours, coffee-room, billiard-room, with separate staircase, well-arranged bar, large kitchen, culinary offices, and excellent cellarage with slipway. This property commands magnificent marine views, and these and the parade ground, on which nearly all the military displays take place, being immediately in its front, make it the favourite resort of visitors, and it is in fact the most frequented and attractive hotel in the neighbourhood. It is subject to a town rent of ten shillings per annum, payable to the Corporation of Portsmouth.
May be inspected by permission of the respective tenants, and printed particulars obtained 10 days prior to sale, at the offices of the Auctioneers, 176 Queen Street.
1871 Census
Rose Bailey : Hotel Keeper : 36 yrs
Jemima Gesham : Hotel Barmaid : 27 yrs
Mary Fabin : Hotel Cook : 26 yrs
Harriet Mitchell : Housemaid ; 24 yrs
Alma Cork : 46 yrs
Eliza Francess : 56 yrs
8 Grand Parade
Hampshire Telegraph : Monday 1 February 1830
The widow of an Officer who has been accustomed several years to take a few boarders, has a vacancy for a married couple or two ladies. The house is in an excellent situation, and only a few walk to the promenade and bathing rooms.
Apply, postage paid, M C , 8 Grand Parade.
1871 Census
“Sun Inn”
Louisa White : Licensed Victualler : 63 yrs
Kate Chandler : 18 yrs
Beatrice Kingly : 7 yrs
Alice Richards : General Servant : 23 yrs
Alice Phallon : 19 yrs
1881 Census
Thomas E Hutchings : Outfitter’s Foreman : 50 yrs
Louisa : 47 yrs
Charles A : Hatter’s Assistant : 20 yrs
Madeline L : 12 yrs
1891 Census
George A White : Pilot : 42 yrs
Sarah A : Dressmaker : 20 yrs
Amy A : Milliner : 18 yrs
Henrietta : Dressmaker : 16 yrs
Alice W : 11 yrs
William F : 10 yrs
George : 8 yrs
Sidney : 6 yrs
Daisy : 4 yrs
Edward : 2 yrs
Bertha : 1 month
Johan G Grinder : Master Mariner : 70 yrs
Annie V Slape : 4 yrs
Sidney S : 2 yrs
1911 Census
“Gordon House”
Sarah White : 40 yrs
William : Trinity Pilot’s Boatman : 31 yrs
Bertha : 22 yrs
9 Grand Parade
Portsmouth Times and Naval Gazette : Saturday 15 September 1866
King & King are in receipt of instructions from Miss Hinton, leaving the neighbourhood, to sell by auction on the premises on Wednesday, September 26th, 1866, at twelve o’clock, - a portion of the well made household furniture, including mahogany and four post and French bedsteads, horse hair mattresses, capital feather beds, bedding, mahogany chests of drawers, washstands and ware, toilette tables and glasses, sets of chairs, baths, japanned wood goods, forming the usual chamber fittings, Brussels and Kidderminster carpets, mahogany dining tables. card, work and side tables in rosewood and mahogany, easy chairs, scroll sofa, a very handsome massive carved chiffonier, with marble top and silvered glass plates, whatnots, gilded frame mantel glasses, fenders and fire irons, hearth rugs, window hangings, ornaments, plated goods cutlery, china services, glass articles etc.. Floor cloth, mats, satir carpet, and a good assortment of kitchen requisites.
The cheerful residence to be let. To be viewed on the morning of the sale, and catalogues had one week prior at the auction offices, 130 Queen Street and 9 Palmerston Road, Southsea.
1871 Census
Unoccupied
1881 Census
John H Oliver : Accountant : 53 yrs
Christina : 53 yrs
Frank : Electrician : 24 yrs
Hubert H : Clerk at Gas Office : 19 yrs
Percy : 16 yrs
Charles : 13 yrs
Ellen : Governess : 28 yrs
Alma : Governess : 26 yrs
Kate : Governess : 21 yrs
Alice Hubsdell : General Servant : 18 yrs
1891 Census
James Hall : Mercantile Clerk : 34 yrs
Anastasia : 29 yrs
George J V : 3 yrs
George : Retired Joiner : 72 yrs
Jane : 60 yrs
1911 Census
Beatrice Lusie Goff : 22 yrs
Jessie Frine : 16 yrs
Portsmouth Evening News : Monday 6 March 1911
Lost : Irish Terrier (puppy) with leather neck bandage, in Great Southsea Street, good reward. - Wells, 9 Grand Parade.
10 Grand Parade
1871 Census
Unoccupied
1911 Census
James R M M Crichton : Lieutenant, Royal Navy : 25 yrs
1915 : 18 February, arrived Liverpool on board “Corsican”from Canada, 28 yrs, Engineer.
1916 : 1 July, Arrived London from Japan, RN Occupation
1928 : 23 June, on board “Ascania” from Southampton to Quebec arriving 1 July, listed as R Maitland - Makgill Chrichton, 43 yrs, a Scot born in London
1936 : 12 June, Incoming Passenger on board “Jugoma” from Barbados, 51 yrs, address as Army & Navy Club, Pall Mall.
1939 : 23 April arrived Southampton on board “Arandora” from West African Cruise, 53 yrs
1956 : 25 May, Cunard Steam Ship Company arrived Liverpool from Montreal, James Crichton born 22 October 1886
Alfred W J Burton : Officer, Naval Ordnance Dept : 26 yrs
Alexander G Fleming : Lieutenant, Royal Navy : 26 yrs
John P Fowler : 12 yrs
Martin L Axworthy : Contractor’s Cashier : 28 yrs
Frances Ann Johnston : 42 yrs
Portsmouth Evening News : Saturday 28 November 1931
George John Miller - Deceased
Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against the estate of George John Miller (Major retired Royal Marine Light Infantry) who died on the 8th day of March 1928 and whose will was proved in the Winchester Probate Registry on the 8th day of May 1928 and cessate grant of probate of whose will was made on the 23rd day of October 1931, are requested to send particulars thereof in writing to us undersigned before the 1st day of February 1932 after which date the Executors will distribute the estate having regard only to the claims then received.
Dated this 27th day of November 1931
G H King and Franckeiss
Emily Sarah Miller - Deceased
Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against the estate of Emily Sarah Miller, of 10 Grand Parade who died on the 9th day of September 1931 and whose will was proved in the Winchester District Probate registry on the 22nd day of of October 1931 are requested to send particulars thereof in writing to us the undersigned before the 1st day of February 1932 after which date the Executors will distribute the estate having regard only to the claims then received.
Dated this 27th day of November 1931
G H King and Franckeiss
Portsmouth Evening News : Saturday 3 October 1931
Thursday, October 15th, 1931. Upon instructions from the Executors of Mrs A S Miller, deceased. 10 Grand Parade - Hall, Pain and Foster (Incorporated with James Harris and Son) have been instructed by the Trustees to sell by auction, on the premises, as above, the whole of the household furniture and effects.
Auction office : 57 Commercial Road.
11 Grand Parade
1891 Census
John White : Publican : 45 yrs
Sarah : 31 yrs
Lizzie Cross : General Servant : 15 yrs
1911 Census
James Alfred Faire : Commander, Royal Navy : 37 yrs
Lara : 28 yrs
Constance Coore : 18 yrs
Helen Hutton : Parlourmaid : 29 yrs
Alice : Cook : 30 yrs
Portsmouth Evening News : Thursday 23 December 1937
Captain James Victor Vincent Magrane, RN (Retd), 11 Grand Parade appointed JP and
added to the Roll of the Commission of the Peace for Portsmouth.
Grand Parade
Balfour House
1891 Census
John Dillon : Garrison Sergeant Major : 46 yrs
Alice M : School Mistress : 41 yrs
Maud E : 15 yrs
James : 11 yrs
Bertha Alice : 7 yrs
Geraldine : 5 yrs
John Spencer Hall : Conductor, Ordnance Corpse : 38 yrs
Malcolm S Parry : Acting Chaplain to Forces - Army : 30 yrs
Annie : 30 yrs
Grand Parade
Bank House
Hampshire Chronicle : Monday 14 April 1783
To be sold, pursuant to an Order of the High Court of Chancery, with the approbation of John Willmot, Esq., one of the Masters of the said Court, on Thursday, the 24th day of April inst., a capital messuage, with offices and other appurtenances, situate on the Parade at Portsmouth, in the County of Southampton, and built in the year 1776, at a very great expense, for a Banking House. Also two pews in Portsmouth Church. The house is very convenient and fit for any gentleman’s family. Particulars may be had at the said Master’s Chambers, in Symonds Lane, Chancery Lane, London, or of Mr John Stride, Carey Street, Lincoln’s Inn Fields and of Mr Moses Hawker at Portsmouth.
Hampshire Chronicle : 5 July 1819
Valuable and extensive freehold premises, situate at the corner of High Street , and the Grand Parade, late the Portsmouth Bank, and residence of Mr W G Carter ; a Letter Copying machine, with drawers under ; a copper plate press, a spring time piece, square library table, and numerous other office requisites ; together with the modern and elegant household furniture, a grand piano-forte by Jones & Co, a square ditto by Clementi, and an excellent chamber organ in handsome mahogany case, has three barrels, and plays 30 tunes ; a pair of 12 inch globes mounted on mahogany pillars and claws ; choice old Port, Claret, Tinta Madeira, and other wines ; about 250 volumes of Law and other books, including the Encyclopaedia Britannica, half hd in Russian ; two hundred ounces of modern and useful plate ; table and bed linen ; Dinner and Dessert, and tea services, rich cut glass and other effects.
1891 Census
George Long : Banker : 67 yrs
Mary Jane : 45 yrs
Elizabeth : 44 yrs
Jane : 40 yrs
Lucy Edith : 27 yrs
Eliza Cread : Housekeeper : 55 yrs
Eliza Kille : Parlourmaid : 49 yrs
Mary Ellen Dawes : Housemaid : 35 yrs
Ellen Sawyer : Kitchenmaid : 20 yrs
Hampshire Chronicle : Saturday 19 June 1909
Death of Mr George Long : It is with deep regret that we have to announce the death of Mr George Long, JP for Hants, which occurred at his residence on the Grand Parade, on Thursday afternoon, following an illness which had extended over several months. Recently his condition seemed to be improved, but there suddenly came a relapse and death ensued. Deceased, who was the son of Mr Walter Long, of Preshaw, and of Lady Mary Long, about sixty years ago joined the banking firm of Grant, Willman and Long, and when it was amalgamated with Maddison and Co of Southampton, he became a Director of the amalgamated firms. A Justice of the Peace for the County of Hants, Mr Long was well known member of the Gosport Bench. An enthusiastic patriot, he was for many years an officer in the “Hants Yeomanry” at the time when “F” Troop of that Corpse was commanded by his father. For many years his name has been associated with nearly every work of philanthropy and benevolence started in the borough of Portsmouth. To him, the Portsmouth Soup Kitchen, of which he was the original founder, is indebted for a permanent home, having been its most liberal supporter and most energetic worker. Without him the School of Science and Art, the nucleus from which the present magnificent Technical College developed, and from which he was until 1887 Hon Secretary, would long ago have succumbed. He was also a very active supporter of the Royal Sailors’ Home, the Seaman and Marines’ Orphan School, the Hospital, etc., of some of which he was Hon Treasurer. He was also one of the original members of the School Board of 1870. A loyal churchman, a true friend, and charitable above all things, he was universally beloved and respected. To his generosity St Bartholomew’s Sunday School building, St Peter’s Church, St Thomas’s Church, Southsea, the Portsea Parish Church, St Thomas’s Church and St Barnabas Church all owe a great deal. The funeral will take place at St Thomas’s Church, Portsmouth, at 12.45 on Monday
Grand Parade
Battery House
A Place Unlike Any Other
Portsmouth Evening News : Saturday 1 June 1889
Lost : A deer skin purse, containing owner’s cards, lost Thursday. Finder rewarded by returning to Battery House, Grand Parade.
1891 Census
Amoldus L Van den Burgh : Consul & Ship Broker Agent : 60 yrs
Lacy H : Secretary to Consul : 32 yrs
Ada P : 26 yrs
Teresa W : 25 yrs
Eugene M : Banker’s Clerk : 19 yrs
Mary Ann Webb : General Servant : 21 yrs
Bessie : General Servant : 12 yrs
1911 Census
No 12 Grand Parade
Arnoldus Ven den Burgh : Consul & Ship Broker : 80 yrs
Lacy : Assisting in the Business : 52 yrs
Ida : 46 yrs
Lizzie Short : General Servant : 19 yrs
Hampshire Telegraph : Friday 6 April 1917
To be sold by auction by order of the Executors of the late A L Van den Berg, decd, “Battery House”, Grand Parade.
Grand Parade
Home for Disabled Soldiers & Sailors
Portsmouth Evening News : Tuesday 20 March 1906
Men’s clothing and boots for the inmates of this home are very much needed. The Matron will be very glad to receive the same and to pay carriage. Please have a rummage amongst your wardrobe, and send us all you can spare.
T M Riley, Major and Honorary Secretary
1911 Census
6 Grand Parade
Eliza Madden : House Matron : 69 yrs
James : Formerly Shoe Manufacturer : 75 yrs
Elizabeth : Assistant House Matron : 37 yrs
Albert Garlick : Formerly Soldier :43 yrs
Arthur Bailey : Army Pensioner : 30 yrs
Charles Thomas : Formerly Soldier : 68 yrs
Arthur Chapman : Formerly Soldier : 34 yrs
Richard S Knight : Army Pensioner : 68 yrs
Thomas Smith : Formerly Soldier : 23 yrs
John Hooker : Army Pensioner : 76 yrs
James Coombes : Army Pensioner : 71 yrs
Archie W Broomfield : Army Pensioner : 36 yrs
John Crowther : Army pensioner : 81 yrs
Alexander MacDonald : Army Pensioner : 84 yrs
Frederick F Reeves : Army Pensioner : 25 yrs
Portsmouth Evening News : Friday 16 January 1931
Dr Aston Key, who for 30 years has been hon medical officer of the Princess Christian Home for Disabled Soldiers and Sailors at Grand Parade, was last evening presented with a nest of tables by the Commander-in-Chief (Admiral of the Fleet, Sir Roger Keyes) on behalf of the Soldiers and sailors’ Help Society. A letter from the Countess Roberts in appreciation of Dr Key’s services was read.
The presentation was made at the Home during an interval in the entertainment which followed the annual tea, given by the Portsmouth branch of the Ladies’ Association.
Grand Parade
Main Guard
1871 Census
William Meyers : Lieutenant, 28th Regt of Foot : 25 yrs
Benjamin Stoks : Sergeant, Infantry : 42 yrs
Samuel Rae : Corporal, Infantry : 25 yrs
Thomas Rensham : Private, Infantry : 23 yrs
Morgan Godber : Drummer, Infantry : 21 yrs
Charles Arven : Private : 40 yrs
John Bond : Private : 17 yrs
William Burton : 18 yrs
James Brown : Private : 35 yrs
Nathaniel Ellis : private : 18 yrs
Edward Burwick : Private : 35 yrs
James Gamble : Private : 33 yrs
Joh Keckham : Private : 33 yrs
Michael Kelly : Private : 34 yrs
John Lowings : Private : 18 yrs
John Little : Private : 36 yrs
Duncan McLaughlin : Private : 34 yrs
William McEvoy : Private : 35 yrs
Frederick Mitchell : Private : 39 yrs
William Naysmith : Private : 35 yrs
William Pritchard : Private ; 36 yrs
David Watson : Private : 33 yrs
William Williamson : Private : 35 yrs
Grand Parade
Officers’ House
1891 Census
George D Mitchell : Retired captain, H M Army : 55 yrs
Mary G : 49 yrs
John : Architectural Apprentice : 16 yrs
Henry C Burrows : Lieutenant RN : 34 yrs
Elizabeth Savage : Living on own means : 68 yrs
Ann : 65 yrs
Arthur Henniker Major : Captain, Coldstream Guards : 36 yrs
George Matthews : Lieutenant & Riding Master, Dragoon Guards : 37 yrs
Clara E : 28 yrs
Ethel M : 6 yrs
Grace L : 5 yrs
Amy G : 4 yrs
Cyne H : 4 months
Lizzie Perritt : Domestic Servant, Nurse : 17 yrs
Clara M Hayter : Housemaid : 24 yrs
Janette Saunders : Parlourmaid : 23 yrs
Eliza Avis : Cook : 40 yrs
Lucy J Hankin : Housemaid : 17 yrs
Kate Bushnell : Pantrymaid : 16 yrs
Cane Matthews : Housemaid : 20 yrs
Grand Parade
“York & Pier Hotel”
1881 Census
W H Osmond : Hotel Keeper : 39 yrs
E J Osmond : 30 yrs
C A Osmond : 9 yrs
E A Osmond : 8 yrs
W H L Osmond : 6 yrs
M E : 2 yrs
A W : 21 yrs
E W : 20 yrs
E Witcher : General Servant : 17 yrs
T H Hugman : Boots : 15 yrs
Thomas Roberts : Travelling Outfitters : 61 yrs
George Walford : Travelling in China : 40 yrs
Hampshire Telegraph : Friday 8 July 1927
The case of David Boyd Rees, of the York and Pier Hotel, Grand Parade, was further adjourned for a month for the appearance of the debtor, who wrote explaining that he had been called awat from Portsmouth on account of the illness of his mother.
Grand Parade
“Grand Parade Hotel”
1911 Census
Sophia Barrett : Proprietress, Private Hotel : 39 yrs
Margaret : Assistant in the Buisness : 17 yrs
Archibald : 13 yrs
Edward : 9 yrs
Evelyn Glazier : Housework : 24 yrs
Francis Robert Kersley : Brewery Manager: 33 yrs
Rose Margaretta Winifred Reyne : 21 yrs
Lucy Ann : Private Means : 55 yrs
Edward Cornhls : Law Student : 18 yrs
Barrington Price : Private Means : 70 yrs
Frances Isabella : Private Means : 75 yrs
Charlotte Wright : Hospital Nurse (Queens) : 36 yrs
Kathleen Blanche Farrer-Baynes : Lady at Large (Suffragist) : 21 yrs
Dorothy Cooke : Grass Widow : 32 yrs
Grand Parade
“King’s Arms Hotel”
1861 Census
John Blackwell : Hotel Keeper : 57 yrs
Anne : 42 yrs
Edward : Apprentice Tailor : 17 yrs
Anne ; 15 yrs
Roderick : 14 yrs
Sophia : 12 yrs
Emily : 6 yrs
Elizabeth Hale : 63 yrs
Jane Lloyd : 22 yrs
Francis S Field : Cork Cutter : 22 yrs
Elizabeth A : 26 yrs
Emma Harley : Shirt Maker : 36 yrs
Charles : 16 yrs
Clara : 13 yrs
Portsmouth Evening News : Monday 2 April 1934
The house at the north-eastern corner of the Grand Parade, formerly known as the “King’s Arms”, was much frequented by the tradespeople of the town, and on certain birthdays or other commemorations, it was usual for one of the guests to give a dinner, or as it was called, “Throw brick at the King’s Head” the event being by the donor having his initials with the date cut on one of the bricks forming the angle of the building. One of these bricks had the letters “EK” upon it, and there is no doubt that Edmund Kean, the great actor, who used to visit the house while fulfilling an engagement in the town, was among the number who “threw a brick at the King’s Head.” I have myself counted a large number of those lettered bricks, adds Mr Saunders, to whom I am indebted for the above information, but when the house came into the hands of Miss Robinson for the purpose of the Soldiers’ Institute, they were covered over with cement.
Grand Parade
“Parade Tavern”
Hampshire Telegraph : Monday 25 November 1799
Parade Coffee-House, Portsmouth, to be sold by auction by Mr Brain at the Crown Tavern, kept by Mr Dawes, in Queen Street, Portsea, between six and eight o’clock in the evening of Monday, the 2nd of December, 1799, (unless sooner disposed of by private contract, of which timely notice will be given).
The lease of the Parade Coffee House, for a term of which nearly fourteen years are unexpired. This coffee house is in full trade, and immediate possession will be given to a purchaser by Mr Silver. To the usual business of the coffee house, a considerable and very productive retail spirit trade is attached : and the premise, in point of situation and near access to the New Sally Port, command the first consideration in the town of Portsmouth.
For particulars apply to Mr Silver, on the premises or to Mr Richards, Solicitor, Portsea.
Hampshire Telegraph : Monday 1 February 1830
Parade Coffee House and Tavern
James Eastall respectfully informs the Officers of His Majesty’s Navy and Army, and the inhabitants and visitors of this town, that he has entered on the above premises, which have been carefully refitted with new and comfortable beds and furniture; and the house being free, has enabled him to select from the best markets, wines and spirits of the most approved quality and flavour.
The Coffee Room Department (on the principle of Dolly’s Chop House in London), with combine every delicacy in season, under charges suitable to the times. The London and Country papers will constantly be on the tables.
Commercial Gentlemen will find every attention to their wishes with good stabling and lock-up coach houses.
Mock Turtle, gravy and other soups always ready, and if ordered, sent to any part of this town.
Real Scotch and Irish Whiskey - Country Ales - London Porter &c..
Hot and cold baths within five minutes walk of the hotel - coaches daily, to all parts of England and Wales.
Neat Post Chaise, gigs, and saddle horses, at a moments notice.
Steam Packets to the Isle of Wight twice every day; also to Southampton, Plymouth, Falmouth, Havre-de-Grace, and the islands of Guernsey, Jersey and St Maloes.
All letters addressed to the Parade Coffee House, will be in course of delivery at eight o’clock every morning.
In point of situation the house stands unrivalled, being situate opposite the Bank, in the most pleasant and airy part of the town, contiguous to the usual place of embarking on, and disembarking from, the water, and within a short and pleasant walk to the Dockyard, Gun Wharf, and all the Government Offices.
JE assures those friends who may please to honour him with their favours, that no exertion shall be wanting to render this establishment as complete as possible.
Hampshire Advertiser : Saturday 24 May 1845
On Thursday 29th inst., a sale of freehold property by Messrs Robinson & Son, at the Parade Coffee House at 12
The Parade & Pier Hotel in 1852
Directory of Pubs in the UK, historical public houses, Taverns, Inns, Beer Houses and Hotels in Hampshire . The Hampshire listing uses information from census, Trade Directories and History to add licensees, bar staff, Lodgers and Visitors.
The following entries are in this format:
Year/Publican or other Resident/Relationship to Head and or Occupation/Age/Where Born/Source.
1852/Henry Neale/../../../Slaters Directory ****
1878/William Bream/../../../Kellys Directory ****
1881/William Bream/Licensed Victualler/48/Hengrave, Suffolk/Census ****
1881/Jane Bream/Wife/51/Southsea, Hampshire/Census
1881/Ada Bream/Daughter/20/Drinkstone, Suffolk/Census
1881/Kate Bream/Daughter/15/St Edmonds, SuffolkCensus
1881/Alice Bream/Daughter/12/Portsmouth, Hampshire/Census
1881/Mary A Bream/Daughter/8/Portsmouth, Hampshire/Census
1881/Charles Hill/Lodger, Cab Driver/34/Havant, Hampshire/Census
1881/William King/Lodger, Commercial Traveller,Widow/49/Lynn, Norfolk/Census
1881/Alexander G Barnet/Lodger/20/London, Middlesex/Census
1881/Lionel J Barnet/Lodger/12/London, Middlesex/Census
1885/Robert Roberts/../../../Kellys Directory ****
1889/Alfred Watson/../../../Kellys Directory ****
1881 Census
William Bream : Licensed Victualler : 48 yrs
Jane : 51 yrs
Ada : 20 yrs
Kate : 15 yrs
Alice : 12 yrs
Mary A : 8 yrs
Charles Hill : Cab Driver : 34 yrs
William King : Commercial Traveller : 49 yrs
Alexander G Barnet : Commercial Traveller : 26 yrs
Lionel : 12 yrs
Launcelot A Robinson : Master Bookbinder emp 1 man, 1 boy 1 girl : 61 yrs