83 High Street
Hampshire Telegraph : Monday 14 October 1839
Wants a situation, as Ladies Maid, a most respectable young woman, 25 years of age, who perfectly understands Dress making, Millinery and Hair Dressing. Can give a good character from the situation she has just left.
Apply, (if by letter, post paid) to M E , 83 High Street, will be duly attended to.
Hampshire Advertiser : Saturday 14 December 1844
Court of Bankruptcy, London, Tuesday, Dec10
This morning, at half past eleven o’clock, was appointed for the Insolvent to come up to receive his final order. His petition was filed on the 25th of October last, and his schedule exhibited debts to the amount of £131 1s 2d, and his credit books and papers were entered as “none” He is described as Thomas Freshwater, steward of and residing in the Military Hospital, White Hart Row, in the County of Hants., and he estimates the value of the excepted articles at £8 14s 6d. Among the creditors are Mr Joseph Morton, Prospect Row, Clothier ; Mr John Webber of St George’s Square, Portsea, pastry-cook: and Messrs Chambers of High Street, Grocer.
Most of his creditors appear to be holders of his acceptances, with the significant and brief memoranda attached of “no effects”
Mr Buchanon, as agent of Mr Thomas P Taylor, of Portsea, Solicitor, attended to support the Insolvent, who, however, did not make his appearance, whereupon the Learned Commissioner made the following order, “The Petitioner not appearing at the time and place appointed, petition dismissed.”
Hampshire Advertiser : Saturday 11 May 1844
J H Diaper : Tea, Coffee, and General Grocery Warehouse
J H Diaper begs to return his sincere thanks to the Nobility, Gentry and Clergy of these towns and neighbourhood, the Officers of H M Navy and Army, his friends and the public generally, for the kind patronage and support bestowed upon himself and his late father for nearly fifty years, and to inform them that he disposed of the business to Messrs Chambers, for whom he earnestly solicits a continuance of the same
1851 Census
William G Chambers : Tea Dealer & Grocer : 41 yrs
Margaret : 37 yrs
Alison Elizabeth : 10 yrs
Helen : 9 yrs
William G : 8 yrs
Margaret A : 5 yrs
Martha : 3 yrs
Susan Seymour : General Servant : 39 yrs
Jane Tribe : General Servant : 25 yrs
Rebecca Earl : General Servant : 20 yrs
1861 Census
William G Chambers : Grocer & Tea Dealer : 51 yrs
Margaret : 47 yrs
Louisa E : 20 yrs
Helen C : 19 yrs
William G : Solicitor’s Articled Clerk : 18 yrs
Margaret A : 15 yrs
Martha : 13 yrs
Mary : 8 yrs
Betsey : 7 yrs
Emelie E Douizy : French ? : 25 yrs
Ann E North : Cook : 29 yrs
Bertha J Wills : Housemaid : 17 yrs
1871 Census
Ann Owen : Annuitant : 38 yrs
Clara A : 10 yrs
Mary Ann : 7 yrs
Agnes M : 5 yrs
John H : 2 yrs
1881 Census
Robert Miller : Master Grocer : 65 yrs
Anne : 59 yrs
Annie : 37 yrs
Frederick Channel : 60 yrs
Annie Nicholson : Cook : 31 yrs
Clara Utley : Housemaid : 17 rs
Wednesday 25 February 1885
General Servant
Wanted a good strong girl for the country, about 18
Apply Mrs Miller, 83 High Street
1891 Census
Henry Hares : Police Constable : 29 yrs
Henry W : 4 yrs
Ethel Ellen : 2 yrs
Edith Maud : 7 months
Alice Jane Lillington : 9 yrs
Portsmouth Evening News : Monday 23 March 1891
Business premises to let, eith with shop or without, at 83 High Street. Apply C Ellis, King’s Road, Southsea.
1901 Census
Charles F Gales : Brewer’s Manager : 46 yrs
Elizabeth : 44 yrs
Elizabeth : 22 yrs
William H G : Brewer’s Clerk : 18 yrs
1911 Census
Charles Frederick Gale : Brewer’s manager : 57 yrs
Ethel Mary : 46 yrs
Elizabeth Jane : 32 yrs
William Henry : Bottler, Brewer’s : 28 yrs
Maude Ellen : 21 yrs
Arthur George : 1 yr
Portsmouth Evening News Saturday 3 November 1923
By appointment to His Majesty
Mew, Langton Brewers
Local Office - 83 High St Tel- 2930
84 High Street
Hampshire Telegraph : Monday 14 March 1842
Death : At 84 High Street, on Sunday March 6th, Harriett, the beloved wife of Mr J Blunden, Chemist.
Hampshire Telegraph : Sunday 31 October 1846
Important to the Public - Varicose Veins, Dropsical Affections, Weak Legs,, Knees, Ankles &c..
W Padwick has much pleasure in stating that the most decided benefit and satisfaction have been derived from, and the highest opinion entertained by the faculty for the use of Atlee & Co’s Patent Elastic Stockings, Knee Caps, Socks &c.. The particular property of the stocking is to give constant support to the leg in vericose or enlarged veins, weak, swollen or Dropsical Affections. The knee cap and socks will be of great service when, from weakness or injury to the parts, support may be required
W Padwick, 84 High Street
Hampshire Telegraph : Saturday 1 April 1848
Dreweatt & Co have much pleasure in stating, that the most desided benefit and satisfaction have been derived from, and the highest opinion entertained by the faculty for, the use of Atlee & Co’s patent elastic stockings, knee caps, socks &c.. The particular property of the stocking, is to give constant support to the leg in varicose or enlarged veins, weak, swollen, or dropsical affections. The knee cap and socks will be of great service when, from injury or weakness to the parts, support may be required.
Also abdominal, umbilical, spinal supports and patent elastic belt, of a very superior description, for gentlemen.
The above may be had of Dreweatt & Co, 84 High Street, sole agents, who at all times keep a large assortment.
Saturday 15th April 1848 - Hampshire Telegraph
Dreweatt & Co : Book Seller
1851 Census
Albert Thompson Aders : Chemist’s Assistant : 19 yrs
Richard Preston : Printer : 55 yrs
Susannah : General Servant : 54 yrs
Ann Vine : 11 yrs
Portsmouth Times and Naval Gazette : Saturday 25 July 1857
Dreweatt, Chemist, 84 High Street, Portsmouth
Agent for Horniman’s Pure Tea, in packets, the leaf not coloured. Dr Scoffen, in his invaluable work, “ On Food Adulterations,” remarks on page 423, “ The best tea I can find that imported by Messrs Horniman. Its unattractive appearance, manifests it to be what it professes - tea which which has been subjected to no kind of outward embellishment - a manifestation which its delicious flavour sufficiently confirms.”
Hampshire Telegraph : Saturday 12 March 1859
Important Discovery : Messrs Dreweatt & Co’s new patent elastic vulcanized stockings, knee caps, &c., for varicose veins, and all weaknesses and swellings of the legs, sprains &c.. Heat or cold do not affect them, nor will washing injure their fabric; and can be pulled on with the same ease as an ordinary stocking. Forms for self-measurement sent free by post on application to Dreweatt and Co, Chemist and Druggist, 84 High Street.
1861 Census
George Pasmore : Chemist & Druggist : 38 yrs
Harriett A : 41 yrs
George F : 11 yrs
John D : 8 yrs
Charles T : 5 yrs
William T Pallow : 21 yrs
Eliza Nicholson : House Servant : 19 yrs
Eliza Smith : House Servant : 21 yrs
1871 Census
George Pasmore : Pharmacist Chemist : 49 yrs
Hannah A : 55 yrs
George Frederick : Dentist : 21 yrs
John : 18 yrs
Charles : Dentist : 15 yrs
Frank Davis : Chemist’s Assistant : 29 yrs
Maria Pullen : General Servant : 19 yrs
Wednesday 15 May 1878
Wanted, a middle aged woman - widow preferred - without encumbrances, as a general servant. Cleanliness essential.
S Hales & Co, 84 High Street.
1881 Census
Richard Holtlum : Chemist : 34 yrs
Clara : 23 yrs
Ida : 8 months
Richard : Chemist : 44yrs
Jane Philips : General Servant : 25 yrs
1891 Census
Amelia Jarrett : Housekeeper : 46 yrs
1901 Census
Richard Holtham : Chemist : 56 yrs
Amelia Jarrett : Housekeeper : 56 yrs
Emma : General Servant : 28 yrs
1911 Census
Sidney Parker : Chemist : 32 yrs
Portsmouth Evening News : Monday 6 June 1938
What might easily have been a very serious fire occurred early yesterday morning at 84 High Street. The fire broke out in the middle room of the ground floor flat occupied by Mrs F Souter, who carries on a business as a general dealer at this address and lives next door. The fire was caused by an electric flat iron not being switched off and left on the table. It burned a hole through the table, then through the floor and next set the basement alight. Fortunately all the doors were shut, and this starved the fire of the necessary oxygen which would have given it serious consequences. In flats above there were ten persons sleeping. A baby crying led to the alarm. The Fire Brigade, with Inspector W V Nicholas in charge, sent a turbine, and the outbreak was quickly subdued.
85 High Street
1851 Census
George Sheppard : Shoemaker (emp 12 men) : 36 yrs
Mary Ann : 48 yrs
Mary Jane : 14 yrs
Donald : 10 yrs
Jane : Assistant : 39 yrs
Emma Minstead : Assistant : 21 yrs
Portsmouth Times and Naval Gazette : Saturday 31 May 1851
Mr George Sheppard of High Street, appeared before the court this day for the purpose of preferring a complaint with regard to the intolerable nuisance caused by a number of musical vagrants or ‘grinders’ perambulating the streets of Portsmouth and Portsea to the great annoyance of the inhabitants.
1861 Census
Charles M Smithers : Tailor : 33 yrs
Harriett : 28 yrs
Rosa : 6 yrs
Uriah W : 5 yrs
Harriett J L : 3 yrs
Emily : 8 months
Emily Cork : House Servant : 17 yrs
Mary Clark : 20 yrs
1871 Census
Charles Bidgood : Police Constable : 38 yrs
Eliza : 28 yrs
Elizabeth A : 3 yrs
1881 Census
Elizabeth Chatten : Retired Draperess : 56 yrs
Frances Kelly : 52 yrs
Caroline Way : 61 yrs
Maria : 50 yrs
Thursday 5 February 1885
Office Boy Wanted, must write well, age about 15, apply in writing only to Manager, 85 High Street
Saturday 6 November 1886
… Mr C Lillington, 85 High Street …
Hampshire Telegraph : Saturday 2 August 1890
Mr Thomas King (of the firm King and King), is instructed to sell by auction, at an early date, in lots, the following ;
85 High Street
1891 Census
Rowland Loader : Harness Maker : 44 yrs
Ella J : 21 yrs
Louis C : Harness Maker : 18 yrs
Ethel L : Pupil Teacher Broad School : 16 yrs
1901 Census
Henry J Wilkinson : Ship’s Engine Fitter : 32 yrs
Sarah A : 41 yrs
Edward Rooms : Sewing Machine Traveller : 16 yrs
Leonard A V : 12 yrs
Florence Ellsey : General Servant : 20 yrs
Gladys H M Savage : 9 yrs
Portsmouth Evening News : Friday 25 September 1931
Mr and Mrs C J Mountfield of 85 High Street, today celebrate their golden wedding, having been married at the Wesleyan Church, Gosport, on 25th September 1881. Mr and Mrs Mountfield have 12 children, 31 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Mr Mountfield is a retired Sub-Divisional Inspector of the Metropolitan Police, which he joined at the age of 19, and retired after 25 years’ service. Joining the Force in 1877, he served seven years as a Constable in Croydon. He was promoted to the rank of Sergeant, and transferred to Greenwich, where he remained for three years. He was then promoted to Inspector, a rank he held for 15 years. During his career in the Force he was connected with nearly every class of criminal, many years of his service being spent in the rough districts of Bermondsey and Southwark. He was in charge of police at the great dock and gas strikes, and was on duty at many notable public gatherings and jubilees of the late Queen Victoria. He was frequently commended by Judges, Magistrates and Police Commissioners for the able manner in which he performed his duties, one of the instances being being in connexion with the Muswell Hill murder case in which he took a prominent part.
Upon his retirement, a public subscription realised £120 and his colleagues in the Force presented him with a gold watch and chain.
Mr Mountfield has spent many years in Portsmouth since his retirement, and is well-known as an umpire for the Navy and United Services, and many of the leading cricket clubs during the summer, and during the winter he is a gatekeeper at Fratton Park. For the last 21 years he has been a keen worker for the Charity Organisation Society, and still acts as their enquiry officer.
Portsmouth Evening News : Thursday 30 March 1939
Sir, A Portsmouth slop-sellers sign, 1790 :-
Morgan - Mercer and Sea-draper, No 85, opposite the Fountain Inn, High Street.
Sailors rigged complete from stem to stern, viz.: - Chapeau, mapeau, flying jib and flesh bag; inner pea, outer pea and cold defender; rudder case and service to the same, up-haulers, down traders, fore shoes, lacings, gaskets, etc.
With canvas bags
To hold your cags,
And chests to sit upon,
Clasp knives your meat
To cut and eat
When ship does lay along.
I should be interested to know if the original of this sign is till in existence and where it can be seen. Can any reader sat what all these strange names referred to?
Yours etc.,
A MacDermott
Comdr., RN
86 High Street
Hampshire Telegraph : Saturday 11 August 1849
86 High Street, opposite the Fountain Hotel
Crook and Son beg to announce that they have received instructions from the proprietor, Mr A Myers, to sell by auction, on the premises, with reserve, on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, the 21st, 22nd and 23rd August, 1849, at eleven o’clock each day, the remaining stock-in-trade, consisting of the best London jewellery, in brooches, rings, chains, ornaments, gold pencil cases &c..
1851 Census
Hubert Perrie : Jeweller & Toy Worker : 46 yrs
Elizabeth : 55 yrs
Charlotte Allen : General Servant : 19 yrs
Hampshire Telegraph : Saturday 24 July 1858
By the use of W H Muggleton’s newly invented silver faced letters, for marking all kinds of linen, wearing apparel, &c., which is now becoming generally adopted, having hitherto given the greatest satisfaction in London and most of the principal provincial establishments. A saving of a great deal of time and trouble is effected by the use of these invaluable articles to the perplexing plan of using the pen. Agent for Portsmouth - Mr H Perin, 86 High Street
1861 Census
Hubert Perin : Fancy Warehouse : 56 yrs
Elizabeth : 65 yrs
Harriett Purchase : 21 yrs
Portsmouth Times and Naval Gazette : Saturday 7 November 1863
Death : On Wednesday evening an inquest was held before W J Cooper Esq., borough coroner, at the Dolphin Hotel, High Street, on the body of Elizabeth Perin, wife of Mr Herbert Perin, fancy goods emporium, High Street. It appears that about 8 o’clock that morning deceased, who was 68 years of age, and apparently in good health, was getting up; she suddenly remarked that she felt very giddy, fell down, and instantly expired. Dr Bloxam, who attended immediately, pronounced life to be extinct. The Jury returned the verdict of “Death from Apoplexy.”
1871 Census
Herbert Perin : Fancy Trader, Children’s Goods : 35 yrs
Harriett : 31 yrs
Herbert T : 5 yrs
Harriett : 4 yrs
1881 Census
Josie Austin : 5 yrs
Hampshire Telegraph : Saturday 2 August 1890
Mr Thomas King (of the firm King and King), is instructed to sell by auction, at an early date, in lots, the following ;
86 High Street
1891 Census
Charles J Lillington : Boot Maker : 33 yrs
Frances : 32 yrs
Annie E : 11 yrs
William J : 5 yrs
Frederick G : 2 yrs
Ernest A : 1 yr
Army and Navy Gazette : Saturday 5 September 1891
C J Lillington
Naval and Military Boot Maker
All Boots Hand-sewn
86 High Street
1901 Census
Charles J Lillington : Boot Maker : 42 yrs
Frances J : 41 yrs
Annie : Boot Maker’s Clerk : 21 yrs
Alice J : Pupil Teacher (School Board) : 19 yrs
James : Boot Maker : 15 yrs
Fred G : 12 yrs
Henry J : 7 yrs
Olive J : Housekeeper : 24 yrs
1911 Census
Joseph Edward Livermore : Poulterer : 38 yrs
Louise Mabel : 35 yrs
Randolph : 15 yrs
Dorothy : 12 yrs
Stanley : 2 yrs
87 High Street
1851 Census
George Victor : Wine Merchant : 57 yrs
Sarah Anne : 51 yrs
G W A : Midshipman : 19 yrs
Helen F : 10 yrs
Elizabeth Sampson : General Servant : 32 yrs
Elizabeth Tusber : General Servant : 27 yrs
1861 Census
John Sheppard : Postmaster, GPO : 65 yrs
Mary E : 60 yrs
Jane : 24 yrs
Sarah : 21 yrs
Louisa Stock :18 yrs
Portsmouth Times and Naval Gazette : Saturday 6 April 1867
Thomas Rowan, a boy, was charged with stealing a plum cake, value 4d., the property of Mary Sheppard. Prosecutrix resides in High Street, opposite the Clarence Barracks, and on Monday last the prisoner was seen to take a cake out of the shop window. Prisoner, who has been convicted before and sentenced to seven days’ imprisonment for damaging a fence, was sentenced to 14 days’ hard labour
1871 Census
Francis Court : Postmaster of Portsmouth : 46 yrs
Louisa : 29 yrs
Hannah L : 4 yrs
Charlotte E : 3 yrs
Kate E Pink : General Servant : 19 yrs
1901 Census
John T Clarke : Caretaker of Post office : 58 yrs
Jane : 35 yrs
William H : Telegraph Messenger : 13 yrs
Albert E : 10 yrs
John W Toogood : 8 yrs
Frances Laming : Housemaid : 19 yrs
1911 Census
John Long : Caretaker, Post Office : 50 yrs
Kate : 39 yrs
88 High Street
Hampshire Advertiser : Saturday 19 June 1847
Death : On the 16th instant, after a few days illness, at her residence in the High Street, Ann, the beloved wife of Mr William Wheeler, line draper, &c., in her 24th year.
1851 Census
John William Wheeler : Linen Draper : 34 yrs
Mary Ann : 30 yrs
Henry : 4 yrs
Mary Elizabeth : 18 months
Henry Baker : Draper’s Assistant : 20 yrs
Jane Harrington : General Servant : 20 yrs
Elizabeth Woolford : General Servant : 14 yrs
Frances Batchelor : Dressmaker : 49 yrs
Ann : Dressmaker : 48 yrs
Ellen Garlick : Dressmaker :23 yrs
Susan Jones : General Servant : 19 yrs
William Humby : Boot Maker : 21 yrs
1861 Census
John W Wheeler : Draper & Silk Weaver, emp 5 hands : 45 yrs
Mary Ann : 40 yrs
Rebecca : 6 yrs
George P : 5 yrs
Alice M : 1 yr
Harry Florence : Apprentice : 16 yrs
1871 Census
James Hard : Draper : 25 yrs
Eliza A : 29 yrs
William Jennings : Annuitant : 72 yrs
Rose Frank : Assistant to Draper : 26 yrs
Robert Munday : Assistant to Draper : 18 yrs
Emily Clark : General Servant : 23 yrs
Saturday 22 September 1866, Portsmouth Times and Naval Gazette
The Noted Foreign and British Shawl and Silk Warehouse
and general Drapery Establishment - 88 High Street (next door to the Post Office)
Fresh arrival of new goods adapted to the season.
All the new materials for ladies’ dresses.
Portsmouth Evening News : Thursday 24 February 1881
Steady respectable general servant wanted for a business house. For particulars apply 88 High Street.
1881 Census
Walter Fuller : Linen Draper : 25 yrs
Eliza : 23 yrs
Walter : 1 month
Elizabeth Taylor : Nurse : 58 yrs
Maria Tredge : General Servant : 17 yrs
Friday 10 November 1882
General Servant - Thorough, Call between 5 and 7 o’clock
88 High Street
Saturday 23 October 1886
On Monday next, 88 High Street, about 200 lots of useful household furniture and effects. Neve & Price will sell by auction on Monday October 25th, 1886, at twelve o’clock, the well made furniture comprising ten brass and iron Arabian and French bedsteads, spring mattresses, and clean bedding, 20 pairs of thick blankets and sheets, Brussels and tapestry carpets, mahogany chest of drawers, dressing glasses, washstands and wares, chairs, fenders and fire irons, handsome inlaid cabinets with ormolu mounts, three well-made walnut frame couches, mahogany dining room ditto, lofty over-mantle in ebonies and gilt frame, plate china and glass, also ten new reversible driving aprons, with plated rings, loin cloths etc. Catalogues ready.
Friday 25 October 1889
The St Petersburg Cigarettes Manufacturing Company
88 High Street
Offer the public cigarettes, made from Egyptian Turkish Tobacco, at 2s, 7s 6d and 12s 6d per 100 (also by weight). All hand-made.
Special ladies’ cigarettes from 3s 6d per 100
1891 Census
Henry Crawford : Major, 1st Regt, Royal Inniskillin Fus. : 44 yrs
Susa A E : 39 yrs
James N : 16 yrs
Florence G : 13 yrs
Dorothy : 12 yrs
Margaretta K : 9 yrs
Kenneth A : 7 yrs
Charles F G : 6 yrs
Barbara Cruikshank : Nurse : 37 yrs
Jessie Cruikshank : Cook : 31 yrs
Bertha Fry : Housemaid : 18 yrs
1901 Census
Abraham Schneider : Cigarette Maker : 28 yrs
Rebecca : 27 yrs
Milly : 6 yrs
David : 4 yrs
Samuel : 1 yr
Gertrude M Scott : Servants Agency : 24 yrs
Portsmouth Evening News : Saturday 13 July 1901
Cooks, (Hotel and Private), housemaids, basement maids, house-parlourmaids, nurses, wanted immediately. Royal Agency, 88A High Street
1911 Census
Archibald Douglas Scott : Confectioner & Tobacconist : 32 yrs
Frances Mary : Assistant in Business : 32 yrs
Frances Martha : 2 yrs
Arthur Louis : Mariner : 31 yrs
Eliza : Single : 65 yrs
Maud Knighton : General Servant : 13 yrs
John Thomas King : Boot Traveller : 64 yrs
Dorothy Redgway : Housewife : 64 yrs
Edward Hudson : Grocer’s Assistant : 29 yrs
Nellie : 24 yrs
Jack : 1 yr
Lucy Elizabeth Sheath : Laundress : 23 yrs
Elizabeth Pelissi : 62 yrs
Alfred Seaman Norman : Soldier, Bombardier, Ryl Garr Art : 26 yrs
Annie : 26 yrs
Reginald Alfred : 2 yrs
Herbert Barton : Corporal, Ryl Garr Art : 36 yrs
Esther Adeline : 36 yrs
Annie Eizabeth May : 14 yrs
Ethel Ada Amelia : 13 yrs
George William Lloyd : 9 yrs
S Mayo : Gunner, Royal garrison Artillery : 24 yrs
Mickilemer : 24 yrs
Percy George : 30 months
Edith Dredge : Laundress : 21 yrs
Charles Houghton : Flower Hawker : 23 yrs
Margaret : Hawker : 23 yrs
89 High Street
West Kent Guardian : Saturday 28 October 1848
On Tuesday morning, about half past six o’clock, the family of Henry Deacon Esq., banker, of Portsmouth was thrown into a great state of alarm by an announcement from one of the domestics that Mrs Deacon’s sister, Miss Maria Treveliam Pettit had committed self destruction by cutting her throat in a most frightful manner, so as to cause almost instant death. It is said that for some time past her intentions had been fixed upon a gentleman, from whom she met with no responsive feeling, and a settled melancholy seized her in consequence, Change of air was recommended as her only means of restoring her health, and Tuesday was fixed for her removal to Southampton. Early in the morning, however, she carried a young child of Mr Deacon’s to the nurse, and after taking an affectionate farewell, returned to her own apartment, where, by the aid of a carving knife, she inflicted a terrible wound on the throat, causing almost instant death. An inquest was held in the course of the morning, and the Jury returned a verdict of “Temporary Insanity.”
1851 Census
Henry Deacon : Banker : 55 yrs
Eliza : 14 yrs
Fanny : 13 yrs
Alice : 9 yrs
Dora : 6 yrs
William Lewis : 5 yrs
Eliza Maxon : Governess : 40 yrs
Edward Giles : Accountant : 21 yrs
Louisa Daniels : General Servant : 28 yrs
Elizabeth Harris : General servant :20 yrs
Rebecca Dice : General Servant : 32 yrs
1861 Census
George Sheppard : Boot Maker & Alderman
Mary Ann : 57 yrs
Mary Ann : 24 yrs
Amelia Jane : 50 yrs
Emily Quinton : 18 yrs
Jane Daysh : General Servant : 19 yrs
1871 Census
Thomas Shepperd : Boot Maker : 30 yrs
Rosina Maria : 30 yrs
Mary J : 34 yrs
Caroline Quinton : 30 yrs
James Sargan : Assistant Boot Maker : 36 yrs
Martha Goulton : General Servant : : 19 yrs
1881 Census
Thomas Shepherd : Boot Maker’s Manager : 40 yrs
Alice : 31 yrs
George : 9 yrs
Mary : Music Teacher : 44 yrs
Mabel Hatch : 12 yrs
1891 Census
George Cowles : Boot Maker : 51 yrs
Emily : 48 yrs
Ernest L : Boot Maker’s Assistant : 25 yrs
Agnes G : Confectioner’s Assistant : 20 yrs
Ethel E M : 17 yrs
Ella G E : 13 yrs
Marion A : 9 yrs
Reginald E : 7 yrs
Edmund W : 5 yrs
Harold E : 2 yrs
1901 Census
George Cowles : Boot Maker : 61 yrs
Emily : 58 yrs
Ella G E : Confectioner’s Assistant : 23 yrs
Marian : Draper’s Assistant : 19 yrs
Reginald E : Outfitter’s Apprentice : 17 yrs
Edmund W : Boot Maker’s Apprentice : 15 yrs
Harold E : 12 yrs
1911 Census
Charles James Lillington : Bootmaker Dealer : 53 yrs
Frances Jane : 52 yrs
Alice Jane : Board School Teacher : 29 yrs
William James : Bootmaker’s Assistant : 25 yrs
Frederick George : Bootmaker’s Assistant : 23 yrs
Mabel : 19 yrs
90 High Street
Hampshire Advertiser : Monday 5 January 1824
China, glass, earthenware, 90 High Street, this ale is unavoidably postponed till Monday, the 12th instant, instead of the 5th as before advertised. By order of the Executors of the late Mrs Starkey, the shop will re-open on Monday, January 12th, 1824, when the stock in trade, consisting of an extensive and valuable assortment of china, tea, breakfast and table services, cut and plain glass, cruet, liquor, and soy frames, blue and white earthenware, principally of Spode’s manufacture, will be sold 35 per cent under prime cost - for ready money only. Hours of sale from ten till four o’clock.
1851 Census
George Clark Rout : Outfitter (emp 7 men) : 44 yrs
Hannah : 42 yrs
Frederick C : Clerk : 18 yrs
Louisa : 4 yrs
Blanche : 5 months
Clara Stanley : : 37 yrs
Margaret Griffiths : General Servant : 18 yrs
Eliza Budd : General Servant : 27 yrs
1861 Census
George C Rout : Outfitter, emp 10 men : 53 yrs
Rosa : 24 yrs
Emma : 20 yrs
Laura A : 13 yrs
Blanche M : 10 yrs
Louisa Till : House Servant : 22 yrs
1871 Census
George C Rout : Outfitter, emp 7 men : 64 yrs
Rosa C : 34 yrs
Louise : 23 yrs
Blanche : 20 yrs
Louisa Mansfield : General Servant : 21 yrs
1881 Census
Rosa Rout : 44 yrs
Laura : 32 yrs
Theresa Blackman : General Servant : 20 yrs
1891 Census
Edmund C Macready : Hairdresser : 31 yrs
Louisa S : 30 yrs
Lawrence C : 6 yrs
Edmund G : 1 yr
Portsmouth Evening News : Saturday 1 June 1889
Superior residential accommodation near Royal Naval and Royal Portsmouth Corinthian Yacht Clubs. Apply 90 High Street.
Haidresser’s fittings for sale. Apply 90 High Street.
Good outside lamp for sale, cheap. Apply 90 High Street.
Portsmouth Evening News : Wednesday 25 April 1894
Accommodation : Drawing room and bedroom, with attendance, or board and residence ; good cooking ; liberal table ; no children. 90 High Street
1901 Census
Henry Pratt : Police Constable : 49 yrs
Mary : 47 yrs
Clara E : Mother’s help : 22 yrs
Sidney G : Shipwright’s Apprentice : 16 yrs
Herbert C : 14 yrs
Florence K : 11 yrs.
Percy P : : 8 yrs
Thomas Foster : Retired : 70 yrs
Edward : Sign Writer & Decorator : 40 yrs
1911 Census
Sidney George Pratt : Shipwright, HM Dockyard : 26 yrs
Herbert Charles : Stores Clerk, Corporation Telephones : 24 yrs
91 High Street
The Portsmouth Papers / High Street / 1846
A few doors from the Three Tuns, was in 1846, Mr Fraser’s confectionery shop (no 91). As a sideline, he carried on in summer trade in ice-creams and water-ices, with Wenham Lake ice always available and “sent any distance with little waste” In winter he turned to soup- making and packed and sent his wares to any part. In 1846, a fine lively turtle which was killed at the Fountain and dressed up by a London cook, produced soup which was sold for 5 shillings a quart.
1851 Census
William Teaser : Confectioner :45 yrs
Mary : 56 yrs
Amelia Moyes : General Servant : 25 yrs
Ann Tanner : General Servant : 22 yrs
William Townshend : Journeyman : 20 yrs
Sidney Hamsham : Apprentice : 20 yrs
George Horner : Apprentice : 17 yrs
1861 Census
Henry M Ryan : Cook & Confectioner : 26 yrs
Fanny : 25 yrs
Ellen Lillyett : 16 yrs
Mary Palmer : Assistant in Shop : 24 yrs
Job Sims : Cook : 27 yrs
Harriett Chaplin : Servant : 22 yrs
John Ranger : Servant : 17 yrs
Charles Thomson : Servant : 15 yrs
1871 Census
Henry M Ryan : Confectioner & Baker : 35 yrs
Fanny : 35 yrs
Fanny : 9 yrs
Eliza : 8 yrs
Sarah E Dobson : Governess : 83 yrs
Mary Palmer : Assistant to Confectioner : 34 yrs
Eliza Shaw : General Servant ; 18 yrs
Eliza Jennings : General Servant : 21 yrs
Wednesday 15 May 1878
Wanted, a strong active lad, aged about 16, to assist in a bakehouse and carry our goods. Good reference.
1881 Census
Henry Ryan : Confectioner : 45 yrs
Fanny : 45 yrs
Fanny : 19 yrs
Eliza : 17 yrs
Mary Palmer : Confectioner’s Assistant : 48 yrs
Kate Cassige : General Servant : 21 yrs
Charlotte Walsh : General Servant : 18 yrs
Saturday 4 November 1899
Five rooms to let, unfurnished, over business premises, private door
91 High Street
Tuesday 21 April 1891
Wanted; an experienced person for confectioner’s and restaurant, good references.
Apply Hill & Co, 91 High Street
1891 Census
Jane Dixon : Confectioner’s Assistant : 28 yrs
Kate Halstead : General servant : 18 yrs
Annie Sheppard : General Servant : 29 yrs
Herbert J Walesby : 5 yrs
George O Wells : Cook & Confectioner : 50 yrs
Sarah : 44 yrs
George C : Confectioner’s Assistant : 21 yrs
Portsmouth Evening News : Monday 30 October 1899
Five rooms to let, unfurnished, over business premises, private door. 91 High Street
1901 Census
William Chilcott : Army Soldier : 39 yrs
Kathleen : 36 yrs
Lily A : 3 yrs
1911 Census
Rachel Isaacs : Fruiterer : 54 yrs
Solomen : Working jeweller : 29 yrs
Alexander : Cap Maker : 27 yrs
Abraham : Hosier & Hatter : 24 yrs
Grace : 20 yrs
92 High Street
Hampshire Chronicle : Monday 11 January 1790
Red Lion Inn, High Street
W Young respectfully informs his friends and the public in general, that he has taken and entered the above Inn (late Mr Butler’s) which he has fitted up in the most convenient manner, and having laid in a fresh and genuine assortment of wines and spirituous liquors, takes the liberty to solicit their favours, and assures them that no exertions on his part shall be wanting to merit their patronage and support.
Good stabling with every attention to gentlemen travellers.
Hampshire Chronicle : Monday 20 January 1817
Valuable and elegant stock of Jewellery, Plate, Household Furniture, Shop Fixtures, &c., to be sold by auction, by Mr Garnett, on Monday January 20, 1817 and following days, all the entire and fashionable stock-in-trade, handsome household furniture &c., of Mr Jacob Zacharia, Jeweller, Silversmith and sword Cutler, No 92 High Street, who is about the leave Portsmouth.
1851 Census
William Teaser : Confectioner :45 yrs
Mary : 56 yrs
Amelia Moyes : General Servant : 25 yrs
Ann Tanner : General Servant : 22 yrs
William Townshend : Journeyman : 20 yrs
Sidney Hamsham : Apprentice : 20 yrs
George Horner : Apprentice : 17 yrs
1861 Census
William Wright : Chemist & Druggist : 59 yrs
George : Chemist & Druggist : 41 yrs
Mary Ann : 36 yrs
George : Assistant : 22 yrs
Sarah Baber : House Servant
Portsmouth Times and Naval Gazette : Saturday 12 March 1870
Henry E Ffennell, Wine and Brandy Merchant, begs to advise the public that his wholesale and family wine and spirit business will in future be carried on entirely at 92 High Street
Portsmouth Times and Naval Gazette : Saturday 2 July 1870
Depot for The Pure Wines of Hungary
Henry E Ffennell, 92 High Street
Price lists on application. Sample cases of different wines may be had
1871 Census
Thomas Lewis : Stationer, emp 1 shopman & 1 boy : 32 yrs
Eliza Harris : Housekeeper : 46 yrs
Wednesday 15 May 1878
Wanted, a strong active lad, aged about 16, to assist in a bakehouse and carry our goods. Good reference.
1881 Census
Henry Ryan : Confectioner : 45 yrs
Fanny : 45 yrs
Fanny : 19 yrs
Eliza : 17 yrs
Mary Palmer : Confectioner’s Assistant : 48 yrs
Kate Cassige : General Servant : 21 yrs
Charlotte Walsh : General Servant : 18 yrs
1891 Census
Jane Dixon : Confectioner’s Assistant : 28 yrs
Kate Halstead : General servant : 18 yrs
Annie Sheppard : General Servant : 29 yrs
Herbert J Walesby : 5 yrs
George O Wells : Cook & Confectioner : 50 yrs
Sarah : 44 yrs
George C : Confectioner’s Assistant : 21 yrs
1901 Census
William Chilcott : Army Soldier : 39 yrs
Kathleen : 36 yrs
Lily A : 3 yrs
Hampshire Telegraph : Saturday 4 May 1901
“Red Lyon Inn”. This stood on the site now occupied by Nos 92 and 93 High Street. It was in this inn that Pepys stayed in 1661. The name is still retained in Red Lion Yard in St Thomas’s Street
1911 Census
Abraham Taylor : Cigarette Manufacturer : 38 yrs
Rebeka : 38 yrs
Millie : Assistant in Business : 16 yrs
David : Assistant in Business : 14 yrs
Samuel : 11 yrs
Mark : 9 yrs
Charles : 4 yrs
Portsmouth Evening News : Saturday 14 April 1923
Uniform - Commander’s outfit, everything from full dress to monkey jacket ; suit officer about 5ft 10 ins and 40 ins chest measurement.
92 High Street.
93 High Street
Hampshire Telegraph : Monday 5 November 1838
Silk and Shawl Warehouse, 93 High Street, Portsmouth.
E Shores in returning thanks for the liberal support he has received since his commencement in business, begs to inform the Nobility, Gentry and inhabitants generally of Portsmouth, Portsea, Gosport and vicinities, o fhis return from London with a most extensive assorted stock of rich Ducapon, Satinettes, French satins, Slik velvets, Fancy Scarfs, handkerchiefs, &c., shawls. shawl scarfs, French and British Merinos, printed Cashmeres, Cloakings, De Laine Dresses, Fur and Fur Trimmings,&c., of which he solicits an early inspection.
Families are also particularly invited to his large supply of Irish and Damask Linens, Russia and Barnsley Sheetings, real Whitney Blankets, Quilts, Counterpanes &c., the whole of which, having been carefully selected from the first Markets and under the most advatageous circumstances, cannot fail to ensure the approbation of every purchaser.
Hampshire Telegraph : Monday 5 September 1842
Waterloo House, 93 High Street
E Shores announces to the public that the whole of the remaining stock of summer goods, will be offered at a considerable reduction in price, in order to make room for new purchases.
Hampshire Telegraph : Saturday 15 July 1848
Mary Ann Morley, an in-door servant to Miss Caroline Mayell, dressmaker and milliner, High Street, was charged with robbing her mistress. The prisoner had been in her service four months, and although she had no business to go to the shop, it was shown she had opportunities of doing so. Miss Mayell, being suspicious of her, applied to the Police, and on the 12th inst, had her boxes searched, and in them were found three worked collars, a lace veil, two handkerchiefs, ap air of silk stockings, 29 reels of cotton, trimmings, pieces of ribbon, and various other articles, all belonging to her mistress; that on the things being found the prisoner said she was helped to do it, and she did not do it alone. Committed for trial. Amelia Knowles, half sister to the last prisoner, and an apprentice to Miss Mayell, was also charged with robbing her mistress; but as there had been no suspicion attached to her befoe, and the things found on her were of a trivial nature, Miss Mayell would not press the charge against her, and she was discharged with an admonition.
1851 Census
Caroline Mayall : Millinery & Lace Warehouse : 38 yrs
Laura : 25 yrs
Elizabeth Sarah Ledward : : Assistant : 18 yrs
Honor Sherwood : Milliner : 21 yrs
Mary Ann Johnston : Assistant : 37 yrs
Mary Ann Moore : Housekeeper : 31 yrs
Caroline Lewis : 28 yrs
George Redward : 7 yrs
Portsmouth Times and Naval Gazette : Saturday 10 March 1855
Miss Mayell begs to announce to the ladies of Portsmouth and its neighbourhood, that she is now in London selecting the Spring Fashions, which will be ready for inspection in a few days.
NB - Vacancies for Apprentice and Improver.
1861 Census
Caroline Mayell : Milliner, emp 10 hands : 49 yrs
Elizabeth Redward : Assistant in Shop : 28 yrs
Lydia Legg : Assistant in Shop : 19 yrs
Isabella Patterson : 31 yrs
Sophia E Wilkinson : Assistant in Shop : 23 yrs
Charles Pay : Porter : 22 yrs
Elizabeth Hughes : Milliner : 25 yrs
Fanny Meatyard : Apprentice : 16 yrs
Mary Adams : Apprentice : 18 yrs
Elizabeth Saxy : Apprentice : 24 yrs
1871 Census
Maria Gibbs : Milliner : 30 yrs
Samuel : 8 yrs
Eliza Hellyer : General Servant : 18 yrs
1881 Census
Alexander Abrahams : Jeweller : 50 yrs
Deborah : 51 yrs
Sarah : 26 yrs
Abraham : Jeweller’s Assistant : 24 yrs
Jeanette : 19 yrs
Esther : 17 yrs
Ephraim : 15 yrs
Annie : 13
John Weldrette : Porter & Server : 14 yrs
1891 Census
Alexander Abraham : Jeweller : 60 yrs
Deborah : 64 yrs
Sarah : 34 yrs
Abraham : Jeweller : 32 yrs
Esther : 24 yrs
Annie : 21 yrs
Isreal Isaacs : Watchmaker : 22 yrs
Friday 20 April 1883
If this should meet the eye of anyone troubled with their watches and clocks stopping, take them to Alexander Abraham, 93 High Street, where you will get them done well and cheap, and warranted for two years.
1901 Census
Alexander Abrahams : Watchmaker & Jeweller : 72 yrs
Abraham : Watchmaker & Jeweller : 40 yrs
Soloman Isaacs : Watchmaker & Jeweller : 18 yrs
Hampshire Telegraph : Saturday 4 May 1901
“Red Lyon Inn”. This stood on the site now occupied by Nos 92 and 93 High Street. It was in this inn that Pepys stayed in 1661. The name is still retained in Red Lion Yard in St Thomas’s Street
1911 Census
Abraham Abrahams : Manufacturing Jeweller : 47 yrs
Hampshire Telegraph : Friday 20 June 1913
By direction of the Trustees of the Will of Mrs Laura Ellen Dodd Tottenham, deceased, Wednesday, July 2nd, 1913 at 7 pm. King & King will sell by auction the commodious freehold double-fronted business premises being 93 High Street, the cottage in rear in Church Lane. Messrs Hobbs & Brutton, Solicitors, High Street
96 High Street
1851 Census
Henry John Haywood : Poulterer & Pork Butcher :38 yrs
Mary : 45 yrs
Henry J : 15 yrs
Elizabeth Sausabey : General Servant : 14 yrs
John Read : General Servant : 24 yrs
1861 Census
Mary Jones : Greengrocer : 59 yrs
Annie Hardman : 11 yrs
Henry Jones : 5 yrs
1871 Census
Alfred Burdett : Harmonium Maker, emp 1 boy : 30 yrs
Amelia Fisher : Housekeeper : 39 yrs
Frederick : 15 yrs
Annie M : 12 yrs
Minnie : 11 yrs
William : 9 yrs
John : 6 yrs
1881 Census
Oliver Nicholson : Naturalist : 64 yrs
Maria : 58 yrs
Emily : 19 yrs
Sidney Howard : Naturalist : 20 yrs
Patrick Dugan : 9 yrs
Mary Taylor : Portmanteau Maker : 41 yrs
1891 Census
Thomas W Yates : Boot Maker : 28 yrs
Maud M : 30 yrs
Florence S : 5 yrs
Dorothy M : 2 yrs
Reginald C : 1 yr
1901 Census
William Cole : Oil Salesman (Colour) : 32 yrs
Ethel A F : 30 yrs
Claude W : 10 yrs
Elsie M : 7 yrs
1911 Census
Evelyn Cattell : Stationer : 58 yrs
Ernest Charles Moore : Assistant : 28 yrs
97 High Street
Hampshire Telegraph : Monday 14 March 1803
To be sold by auction, by Mr G Vicat. on Tuesday the 15th of March, 1803, and following day, the stock-in-trade, and valuable household furniture, recently new and in good condition, with plate and china, of Mr T Slight, No 97 High Street, leaving Portsmouth.
The stock consists of ladies’ Spanish and other slippers, gentlemens’ boot and shoes, with a variety of childrens’ half boots, shoes &c..
The furniture comprises four post and field bedsteads, with mahogany feet pillars; cotton and dimity furnitures; window curtains to match; prime goose feather beds, in bordered tick; hair and wool mattresses; in mahogany are, chest of drawers, a set of match dining tables, with circular ends, an excellent sideboard with celleret, drawers, dining, card, Pembroke and tea tables, bason stands, &c.c a neat sofa, carpets; patent painted floor cloths and passage canvas, handsome pier and dressing glasses, painted and other chairs; a barometer by Civatte; a child’s rocking horse; Prince’s metal and steel fenders; fire irons, and kitchen requisites.
The goods may be viewed the day previous to the sale which begins at ten o’clock.
Hampshire Telegraph : Saturday 2 September 1848
John Riley, the fruiterer of the High Street, was charged by Harriett Dennis, a nymph of the pave, with having assaulted her on Monday evening last. He denied the assault, but admitted he had endeavoured to settle the matter with her. The Magistrates allowed him to speak with the complainant out of court, and the matter was adjusted without further proceedings.
1851 Census
John Riley : Fruit Merchant : 43 yrs
Eliza : 38 yrs
John : Tailor : 23 yrs
Daniel : Tailor : 21 yrs
William : Apprentice to Draper : 14 yrs
Edwin : 12 yrs
Harry : 7 yrs.
1861 Census
Robert Burrows : Tobacconist : 33 yrs
Emma : 35 yrs
Robert : 8 yrs
Amelia Parkinson : Governess : 21 yrs
Selina Ford : House Servant : 12 yrs
Portsmouth Times : Saturday 18 September 1869
Valuable dwelling houses and building property for sale. Building sites in lots, at Southsea, suitable for shops etc.. Dwelling houses at Landport. Plans can be seen and particulars may be obtained on application to Mr J R Rockliffe, Surveyor and Auctioneer, 97 High Street.
1871 Census
James R Rockliffe : Cigar Importer : 42 yrs
Emma : 40 yrs
Robert S L Burrows : Shopman to Mr Rockcliffe : 18 yrs
Winifred Towner: Assistant : 18 yrs
1881 Census
James Rockliffe : Civil Engineer : 50 yrs
Emma : Cigar Merchant & Tobacconist : 53 yrs
Eliza Tyrell : General Servant : 17 yrs
Julia Wells : Shop Assistant : 25 yrs
1891 Census
Frederick J Wadley : Private, 1st Royal Dragoons : 37 yrs
Mary Ann : 37 yrs
Frederick J : 11 yrs
Catherine E : 9 yrs
Nora M A : 3 yrs
1901 Census
John H Papps : Pianoforte Tuner : 52 yrs
Janet : 39 yrs
John H : Pawnbroker’s Assistant : 16 yrs
Fred A : Pawnbroker’s Assistant : 15 yrs
Winifred L : 11 yrs
Albert E : 10 yrs
Dorothy M : 6 yrs
Mary A Skeats : 63 yrs
1911 Census
John Henry Papps : Piano Tuner : 63 yrs
Janet : 48 yrs
John Henry : Dockyard Labourer : 25 yrs
Frederick : Ironmonger : 24 yrs
Winifred Lucy : At Home : 21 yrs
Albert : Cabinet Maker : 19 yrs
Dorothy Mary : 16 yrs
98 High Street
Salisbury and Winchester Journal : Saturday 15 April 1848
A fire was discovered on Monday night, in the shop of a person named Wickham, opposite the market, in the High Street. Being close to the Police-station assistance was rendered, and in a short time the flames were subdued, and all was considered safe. It was then ascertained, that the contents of the shop, consisting of grocery &c.c were entirely consumed, but very little damage was done to the upper part of the house. It wa stated, that the owner had lost about £300 in notes and cash, nothing, however, was found and the books were destroyed.
Hampshire Advertiser :Saturday 5 August 1848
An information was laid against Mr John Wickham, pork butcher, residing in High Street, by Mr Samuel Greetham (Clerk to the Magistrates), under the Portsmouth Improvement Act, for keeping, in the Red Lion Yard, St Thomas’s Street, a pigsty, from which issued an offensive smell that was prejudicial to the health of the family, the complainant’s residence being opposite thereto.
The Inspector of Nuisances, appointed by the Portsmouth Commissioners’ Bill, deposed to the pigsty being very offensive, which was corroborated by Matthews, the beadle, and the complainant also deposed to being exceedingly annoyed for some years past by the stench arising from the nuisance complained of.
Mr Ford appeared in support of the complaint, and Mr G H Way on behalf of the defendant, and stated that the pigs had only been kept there a reasonable time previously to being slaughtered, and there was every wish on the part of the defendant henceforth to abate the nuisance.
The Bench inflicted a penalty of 5s, expressing a hope that after the case had been thus brought before the court, the nuisance would, in future, be abated.
1851 Census
John Wickham : Pork Butcher (emp 1 man & 1 boy) : 18 yrs
Sarah : Housekeeper : 27 yrs
F Dessaint : Agent & Surveyor of Shipping : 65 yrs
Anna : 33 yrs
1861 Census
Thomas Batchelor : Book Seller, Stationer & Book Binder : 33 yrs
Mary : 28 yrs
Margaret Lowe : House Servant : 16 yrs
George Fowler : Perfumer : 50 yrs
Elizabeth : 39 yrs
Helen : 18 yrs
Eliza : 14 yrs
George : 13 yrs
Merina : 12 yrs
Hemer : 10 yrs
Adolphus : 8 yrs
Henry : 6 yrs
Edwin : 18 months
Eliza Philips : Servant : 17 yrs
Chelston : Naval Officer : 39 yrs
1871 Census
Mary A Botterall : Dealer of Needlework : 75 yrs
Eliza : 37 yrs
Harriett Barnett : Assistant to Dealer in Shop : 12 yrs
Hampshire Telegraph : Saturday 20 December 1873
Christmas Cards, Christmas Gifts, Large and excellent selection at Davis & Botterill’s Berlin and Fancy Repository, 98 High Street. Worked sofa-cushions, slippers, screens &c.. Traced Marcella goods and all materials for ladies’ work, in great variety. NB 98 High Street, exactly facing the Guildhall
Saturday 17 September 1881
Wanted; a Re-engagement as daily or morning Governess. Good references
Apply 98 High Street
Wednesday 5 October 1881
Wanted, Music lessons on very reasonable terms. Reduction for family. Good references - A, 98 High Street
1881 Census
George Smith : Dealer in Fancy Goods : 42 yrs
Jane : 13 yrs
Frances : 11 yrs
Gertrude : 6 yrs
Portsmouth Evening News : Saturday 27 September 1890
R C Walling, 98 High Street, Manufacturer of spectacles, folders, goggles, &c., Trial glasses sent to country customers. Sights tested by by Mason’s Opotometer
1891 Census
Richard C Walling : Optician : 69 yrs
Elizabeth : 70 yrs
Alice Webster : 78 yrs
Alice Horton : General Servant : 17 yrs
1901 Census
Harry Allan : Butcher Shopkeeper : 36 yrs
Kate : 35 yrs
Edith M B : 6 yrs
Harry G S : 4 yrs
Arthur D : 2 yrs
Vera K : 4 months
Lyndhurst M Maxwell : Carrier’s Clerk : 18 yrs
Reginald G : Butcher’s Journeyman : 17 yrs
Nellie Treleaven : Dressmaker : 17 yrs
1911 Census
Harry Allan : Master Butcher : 46 yrs
Kate : 45 yrs
Edith : 16 yrs
Harry : 14 yrs
Durrell : 12 yrs
Vera : 10 yrs
George Maxwell : Traveller, Refrigerators : 27 yrs
Nellie Treleaven : Domestic Duties : 27 yrs
Portsmouth Evening News : Monday 1 June 1953
Fines totalling £25 were imposed on an 80 year old Portsmouth butcher’s business, Allans (Portsmouth ) Ltd of 98 High Street at Portsmouth Magistrates Court today, for supplying meat to two foreign ships in December and January in excess of the amounts permitted by the Export of Goods Control Consolidation Order of 1952, and for failing to obtain clearance and failing to deliver a Customs entry. The managing director, Mr Edgar Allan was fined 310 for shipping the meat.
99 High Street
Hampshire Chronicle : Monday 6 May 1816
Thomas Nicholson : Draper, Tailor and Navy and Army Clothier. To be sold by auction by Messrs Eastman and Son, on Tuesday 14th of May, 1816, and the following days, the entire modern and valuable Household Furniture, and extensive stock in trade.
Hampshire Telegraph : Monday 13 July 1840
For sale or hire for the season, the Teazer Yacht, of 22 tons, carvel built, copper fastened, and fitted up with one of Collier’s Patent Water Closets. She has a new suit of sails, bent, and ready for sea at one hour’s notice.
For particulars apply to Mr Thomas Nicholson, General Outfitter, 99 High Street.
1851 Census
John Smith : Outfitter : 48 yrs
Elizabeth : 52 yrs
Sarah : 16 yrs
Eliza : 14 yrs
Catherine : 10 yrs
Saturday 17 May 1856, Portsmouth Times and Naval Gazette
Naval and Military Outfitting Establishment
99, High Street
Fraser and Davis
Beg to inform their Friends and Patrons that they have discontinued to manage the business of the late J C Selby, and that in future they will carry on the business of Naval and Military Outfitters, at 99 High Street.
R Fraser brings to bear upon the management of the New Firm the experience of 26 years, during which time he has conducted the business of the late J C Selby. They confidently appeal to their Friends and patrons for their support.
1861 Census
Frederick Hordle : Ironmonger : 38 yrs
Mary : 24 yrs
Edith M : 3 yrs
Fanny Clarke : House Servant : 16 yrs
1871 Census
George Fowler : Perfumier : 50 yrs
Elizabeth : 50 yrs
Marion : Assistant : 20 yrs
henry : 12 yrs
Edwin : 10 yrs
Eliza White : Dependent on Head of family : 24 yrs
Flora : 6 yrs
Ernest : 1 yr
1881 Census
Soltilda Lilleswell : Stationer : 33 yrs
Maud Kessell : 12 yrs
Soltilda : 9 yrs
William : 5 yrs
Pamela Shepherd : 45 yrs
Mary A : 14 yrs
Sarah A : 8 yrs
Amelia Victor : 63 yrs
Thursday 14 June 1883
Business Premises to Let
Shop; 99 High Street, fashionable plate-glass front; best situation; suitable for a branch
Apply 39 High Street
Thursday 1 January 1885
General servant wanted, must be able to cook, also nurse girl for mornings, good character indispensable - Mrs Symonds, 99 High Street
1891 Census
Harry J Symonds : Photographer : 39 yrs
Julia A V : 33 yrs
Harry J : 11 yrs
Chlores G P : 7 yrs
Nowell : 2 months
Edith K Baird : 23 yrs
Emily Knight : General Servant : 22 yrs
1901 Census
Harry J Symonds : Photographer : 48 yrs
Eliza Brown : 74 yrs
Adela E Symonds : 19 yrs
Chloris G P : 17 yrs
Alice Johns : General Servant : 23 yrs
1911 Census
Harry John Symonds : Photographer : 59 yrs
Adela Eliza : Assistant to Father : 29 yrs
Chloris Phyllis : 27 yrs
Eliza Brown : 85 yrs
Laura Cosserel : General Servant : 20 yrs
100 High Street
North Devon Journal : Thursday 14 February 1828
N . B. This entry contains a very detailed description
of personal injuries
Henry Slight, Surgeon
100 High Street, Portsmouth writes to the Editor of the Evening Mail.
Sir,
I beg leave to hand for your perusal an account of the dreadful accident which occurred here yesterday.
The Lord High Admiral embarked at nine o’clock to inspect the Asia, Albion, and other ships returned from Navarino ; and being a visit of rather a more than ordinary naval character, it was determined to salute his Royal Highness with the tremendous cannon taken by Lord Howe on the 1st of June from L’Impeteaux, French line battle ship, and which are kept on the battlements of this garrison as naval trophies.
Several of the cannon had been fired, and two fine young men, named Anderson and Miller, of the Royal Artillery, were employed in reloading one, being in the act of ramming down the cartridge when, from some unaccountable accident, it exploded. As I was watching the manoeuvres of the soldiers, and stood near the cannon for the purpose of exhibiting the magnificence of the salute to a lady, I was instantly satisfied from the rapidity of the report (and seeing that the Officer had not given the usual order) that some accident had happened, and I hastened across the bastion.
In a few moments a poor man rolled from the parapet, with a arm shattered, his face dreadfully disfigured, his clothes torn from his body, and uttering the most frightful groans, and complaining sadly of the cold. I bound up his hand with a handkerchief, and endeavoured to staunch some blood which was flowing from his breast. While thus employed and second and more horrible spectacle presented itself. A poor wretch rolled across the pavement on which the cannon are placed, having lost both arms, his face burnt, blood flowing from his mouth, the clothes torn from his thighs, which were totally abraded of skin, fractured in several places, and the cavity of the knee joint laid open.
There was no surgeon present but myself, and I confess I knew not to which I should pay the most attention. I however bound up the arms with some blue bunting. (I think torn from the Royal Standard). and entreated the officers to send for beds and convey the unfortunate men to the hospital. After some short time the military surgeons of the garrison reached the spot, and having procured two iron bedsteads, the men were carried off. One poor fellow died about an hour after the accident, and the other recovering in a small degree, in company with Dr Lloyd, of the Royal Artillery, the arm was amputated a short distance below the shoulder, and a portion of the sleeve of his coat, with a button attached, removed from the fleshy part of his chest, and he (though dreadfully burnt), is doing well.
On examining the body of the other this day, we found both arms carried away below the elbows, the tendons &c. hanging like ribbons ; the bones of the upper arms not only broken but absolutely powdered, the clavicle forced from the breat bone. the thigh bone fractured in these places, and the thumb, and the nail still attached driven deep into the fleshy part above the knee.
A third man came to me on the bastion complaining of his hand, which appeared burnt, and the thumb dislocated, but I was so engaged I had not time to examine the extent of the injury he had suffered, and have not since learnt.
1851 Census
Henry Slight : General Practitioner : 56 yrs
Alexander Kisling : Secretary :45 Yrs
Daniel : 10 yrs
Mary Baggs : General Servant : 38 yrs
1861 Census
William J Suter : Tailor, Assistant Cutter : 27 yrs
Amelia A : 26 yrs
1871 Census
Frederick Hurdle : Furnishing Ironmonger : 48 yrs
Mary : 34 yrs
Edith M : 13 yrs
Frederick : 8 yrs
Herbert W : 5 yrs
Arthur G : 3 yrs
Elizabeth H : 1 yr
Emily Cullis : General Servant : 16 yrs
1881 Census
Thomas Hooker : Ironmonger : 34 yrs
Emily Calis : General Servant : 26 yrs
George Knight : Ironmonger’s Assistant
1891 Census
Thomas Hooper : Ironmonger : 44 yrs
Emily Cullis : Housekeeper : 34 yrs
1901 Census
Thomas J Hooper : Ironmonger : 54 yrs
Ellen Mortimore : Housekeeper : 35 yrs
1911 Census
George Cook : Fishmonger & Poulterer : 49 yrs
Ellen : 46 yrs
Doris Verren : 6 yrs
Olive Miriam : 4 yrs
Kathleen Irene : 2 months
Mabel Langdown : Servant : 22 yrs
Eliza Bertha Lewis : Housemaid : 15 yrs
101High Street
1851 Census
John George : Army & Naval Clothier : 43 yrs
Emanuel Emanuel : Silversmith : 42 yrs
Julia : 35 yrs
Eliza : 13 yrs
Emanuel : 11 yrs
Barron : 9 yrs
Kate : 6 yrs
Moses Maurice : 4 yrs
Jack Edward : 4 months
Amy Vince : General Servant : 24 yrs
Sophia Judd : General Servant : 20 yrs
Portsmouth Times and Naval Gazette : Saturday 19 January 1856
E and E Emanuel have always on sale and extensive stock of Sextants, Quadrants, Telescopes and Night Glasses, and all other nautical instruments, new and second-hand. Revolvers, guns and pistols by the best London Makers.
The Hard, Portsea and 101 High Street
1861 Census
Manuel Emanuel : Goldsmith : 52 yrs
Julia : 47 yrs
Emanuel : 21 yrs
Kate : 16 yrs
Maurice : 14 yrs
Edward : 10 yrs
Sarah Bray : House Servant : 27 yrs
Fanny Reston : House Servant : 32 yrs
John Ubsdell : Bank Manager : 63 yrs
Ann Wallis : Housekeeper : 39 yrs
1871 Census
Maurice Emanuel : Court Jeweller : 24 yrs
Mary Chaise : Housekeeper : 43 yrs
Thomas Morgan : Light Porter : 28 yrs
Army & Navy Gazette : Saturday 25 November 1871
E & E Emanuel
Jewellers, Silversmiths and watchmakers by Special Appointments to Her Majesty the Queen, HRH the Prince of Wales, HRH the Duke of Edinburgh, and to the principal Courts of Europe.
Regimental Messes furnished with estimates for new plates or repairs.
Miniature copies of the China, Crimean, Indian, and Baltic Medals, the Victoria Cross, Medjidie, CB., Legion of Honour, and every English and Foreign Decoration supplied wholesale and retail
The miniature Abyssinian, New Zealand, and North-West Frontier Medals.
Sole address : 101 High Street
1881 Census
George Dimmer : Jeweller : 30 yrs
Elizabeth : 30 yrs
George : 7 yrs
Ethel : 2 yrs
Arthur : 1 yr
Charlotte Day : Nurse : 14 yrs
Alfred Thorn : Porter & Door Servant : 19 yrs
Ellen Watson : General Servant : 22 yrs
Thursday 27 July 1882
G Dimmer
(Late E and E Emanuel)
Begs to solicit the patronage of the nobility, gentry and residents of Southsea and neighbourhood. GD’s stock will be found replete with the latest novelties in gold and silver jewellery suitable for the present season - watches, clocks, chains, alberts, brooches, ear-rings, lockets, solid silver, electro plate, - please note the address.
Thursday 23 September 1886
Good General Servant wanted, who thoroughly understands cooking, a housemaid and nurse kept.
Apply after Thursday, 101 High Street
Portsmouth Evening News : Saturday 27 September 1890
Stables and stores to let in Fountain Street, near Arcade, Landport. Apply 101 High Street
1891 Census
Henry A Harrison : Jeweller’s Manager : 46 yrs
Frank G : Architect’s Assistant : 20 yrs
Leonard S : Dockyard Writer : 18 yrs
Emily Meritt : General Servant : 22 yrs
1901 Census
Annie E Green : Boarding House Keeper : 30 yrs
James Pringle : Own Means : 70 yrs
Charles Dormer : Commander RN : 37 yrs
Francis Johnson : Own Means : 42 yrs
Lucy Boycott : General Servant : 26 yrs
1911 Census
William Sefton Bowman : Retired, Captain RN : 47 yrs
John Lause Rook Macluran : Lt Col, RMAS : 53 yrs
Lucy Ada Elizabeth Biles : General Domestic : 20 yrs
Annie Elizabeth Green : Boarding House Keeper : 40 yrs.
Plaque on ground reads ;-
101 High Street stood here and was bombed in the blitz of 10 January 1944
The families sheltering in the cellar died.
Isaac Barker 67 and his wife Gertrude 64
Richard Clemens 67 and his wife Mary 67
George Barnes 71
Peter Halson 11 months
John Albert Morris 38 his wife Elsie 24
and son John 2
Charles Ridge 58, his wife Annie 50
and daughter Ruby 14
Winifred Andrews 44 and son George 15
lived here but died that night outside in Lombard Street
May They Rest in Peace
102 High Street
Hampshire Telegraph : Monday 10 June 1839
To parents and guardians - Wanted. immediately, a respectable well educated youth as an apprentice to the book selling, stationery and printing business. Apply (if by letter, post-paid), to J Miller, jun, Library, 102 High Street.
Mr Bosenquet : 1847
Miniature Painter and Profilist from 148 Regents Street, London has arrived at Portsmouth, successor to Mr Cartwright, where the most strikingly correct likenesses may be obtained in various styles, from bronzed profiles at 2s 6d, to beautifully finished coloured from 7s 6d to 15s and one guinea. See specimens at his rooms.
Hampshire Telegraph : Saturday 4 August 1849
Boarding School at Ingouville, Nr Havre, France
Mr Hapel, well known by many persons of Portsmouth, who have entrusted their children to his care, begs to inform the public that he has two or three vacancies for Young Gentlemen, who wish to acquire a knowledge of the French language.
Respectable reference may be obtained by applying to Mr Dowle, 102 High Street.
1851 Census
John Cole : Music seller : 33 yrs
Mary Ann : 32 yrs
Blanche : 2 yrs
R Daly : Nurse : 70 yrs
Harriet Vallor : General Servant : 19 yrs
Edward Ralph Horsey : First Lieutenant, Marine Artillery : 22 yrs
1861 Census
Thomas Lewis : Bookseller : 22 yrs
Rebecca R Bartlett : Housekeeper : 69 yrs
Saturday 13 July 1867
Hampshire Advertiser : Portsmouth Branch
The agency of the paper in this extensive district is conducted by Mr Henry Lewis of 102 High Street
1871 Census
Unoccupied
Portsmouth Times and Naval Gazette : Saturday 4 November 1871
(102 High Street - Corner of Golden Lion Lane)
James E Ivimey
Hosier, French Glover and Shirt Maker
Has pleasure in announcing the completion of this building, and most respectfully informs the Clergy, Gentry, Officers of both Services, and the public generally, that he has opened the same with a superior stock of Hosiery, Fancy Silk Scarves, French, Brussels, and English Kid Gloves (in a variety of makes), Umbrellas, Rugs &c., &c. selected with great care and experience from the first houses of the Trade, and will be found well worthy of inspection.
In Ladies’ Gloves (double buttoned and single), the makes comprise Courvoisier’s Prize Medal Glove, Dent and Allcroft’s (best town made), Hocart, Villeneuve, and the justly celebrated Josephine Glove 9 (which can always be seen in great variety at the establishment), Rouillon’s first quality and first choice, positively guaranteed ; they are made especially to order, and the price, in all colours, is 3s 6d per pair.
We have just received a case of Danish Gloves, of extremely good quality, which we are able to offer at 2s per pair.
Monday 6 December 1886
Gentlemen’s linen gloves - G C Bentall has a large stock of the above, at 2s 9d per pair, such as are not usually sold for under 4s 6d
1891 Census
Charles E Cotton : Hosier’s Assistant : 35 yrs
Aslen : 36 yrs
Hilda G : 11 yrs
Marguerite H : 7 yrs
1901 Census
Charles E Cotton : Hosier Manager : 45 yrs
Helen : 46 yrs
Hilda G : Teacher of Music : 21 yrs
103 High Street
Mr Petree 1844
Surgeon Dentist Mr J M Mosely from London and Bristol may be consulted here every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Entrance first door in Golden Lion Street.
1851 Census
Jane Peirce : Grocer : 46 yrs
Frank : Grocer : 45 yrs
H Newland : Shopman : 30 yrs
Kate Page : General servant : 29 yrs
Chignell : 76 yrs
William : 51 yrs
William Street : 43 yrs
Catherine Harris : Funds & Annuity : 69 yrs
1861 Census
James Frayler : Outfitter, emp 13 men : 57 yrs
Jane : 48 yrs
Eliza Jane : 21 yrs
Eliza F Curtis : 12 yrs
Alice E : 11 yrs
Jane Westbrook : House Servant : 23 yrs
1871 Census
John R Williams : Naval & Military Outfitter : 38 yrs
Minnie : 35 yrs
Bernard G : 6 yrs
Basil : 3 yrs
Arthur C : 2 yrs
Herbert J : 5 months
Mary Walden : Annuitant : 63 yrs
Kate Dunlop : Nursemaid : 18 yrs
1881 Census
Hannah Harrison : Gentlewoman : 57 yrs
Alice Howard : Gentlewoman : 31 yrs
Eliza Davies : Housemaid : 20 yrs
Lucy Tudal : Cook : 19 yrs
Portsmouth Evening News : Saturday 27 September 1890
General Servant, age about 26, wanted. Good character indispensable. Apply Mrs Suter, 103 High Street (side door)
1891 Census
William J Suter : Army & Navy Tailor / Outfitter : 57 yrs
Amelia E : 56 yrs
Miriam B : 21 yrs
Walter B : Outfitter’s Apprentice : 15 yrs
Sarah M Stedman : General Servant : 20 yrs
Edith A Thomas : 16 yrs
104 High Street
Hampshire Advertiser :Saturday 2 September 1837
Mr Barnard, Sen Surgeon Dentist of Ryde at 104 High Street from ten till half past three o’clock
Carriages to put down, and patients to enter by a private door.
Saturday 19 February 1848, Hampshire Telegraph
Mr Macartney : Optician
1851 Census
Charles Cullingworth : Furrier : 28 yrs
Emma Elizabeth Hart : 23 yrs
Henry Thomas : 11 yrs
Elizabeth Lowe : Annuitant : 56 yrs
Eliza Elizabeth : 4 months
Amelia Alsford : General Servant : 17 yrs
1861 Census
Charles C Cullingworth : Furrier & Silk Mercer : 38 yrs
Emma E : 33 yrs
Jane E Boyles : Shop Assistant : 17 yrs
Ann E Beech : Servant : 19 yrs
1871 Census
Charles J Cullingworth : : Furrier : 49 yrs
Emma C : 32 yrs
Rose Biddlecombe : Assistant to Furrier : 20 yrs
Agnes Taylor : General Servant : 17 yrs
Portsmouth Times and Naval Gazette : Saturday 5 January 1867
Furs, Millinery and Mantlees
Mr Cullingworth
Manufacturing Furrier and Skin Merchant
104 High Street
Acknowledges, with thanks, the very liberal and distinguished patronage he has received during the past sixteen years, and having completed his arrangements for the Season he has now on view a very Superior and Choice Collection of furs consisting of Sable, Ermine, Chinchilla, Fur Seal, Astrachan and Silver Grebe &c &c in muffs, cuffs, ties, collarettes &c
Rich Real Fur Seal-Skin Jackets
Six, Eight, Ten and Twelve Guineas - New Shapes
Handsome Lion, Tiger, Wolf, Opossum and Fox Carriage Rugs
or suitable for Drawing Room decoration
Furs acleaned and altered. Moth extracted. Skins Dressed or Mointed.
During the winter months the new show rooms, recently built, will be opened, as usual, with a first class selection of French and English Millinery, Mantles &c Exclusive Novelties in new shaped hats.
Just received, several cases of the celebrated Josephine French Kid Gloves, First choice only; Dent’s very superior Foussi and other gloves. Children’s French Kid Gloves - all sizes.
Importer of Farina and Nun’s double distilled Eau-deColgne, 10s 6d the case of six bottles.
Agent for the Britannia Rubber Company, Waterproof Cloaks, Riding and walking jackets, perfectly rain proof.
1881 Census
Charles Cullingworth : Furrier : 60 yrs
Emma : 8 yrs
Mabel : 41 yrs
Mary Cullum : General Servant : 19 yrs
1891 Census
Charles J Cullingworth : Furrier : 71 yrs
Emma E : 50 yrs
Emma : 18 yrs
Bessie Stocker : General Servant : 18 yrs
1901 Census
Emma Jeffery : Furrier : 67 yrs
Margaret M Beveridge : 26 yrs
Elizabeth Honeybourne : 21 yrs
Alice Barnes : General Servant : 19 yrs
1911 Census
Thomas Main : Ironmonger & Cycle Dealer : 48 yrs
Hannah : 52 yrs
Alice Muriel : Student : 17 yrs
Thomas Edward : 12 yrs
Portsmouth Evening News : Tuesday 10 October 1933
Fur Coats - The High Street Fur Stores, Manufacturing Furriers and Remodelling Specialists. 104 High Street
105 High Street
1851 Census
John Houghton Smithers : Silversmith : 38 yrs
Mary Ann : 31 yrs
Henry P : 15 yrs
Eliza Jane : 8 yrs
William : 7 yrs
Mary Ann Gilbert : General Servant : 22 yrs
1861 Census
John H Smithers : Watchmaker : 48 yrs
Mary A : 41 yrs
Mary A : 16 yrs
William : 12 yrs
Emily : 9 yrs
Joseph Edward : 7 yrs
Fanny : 3 yrs
Sarah Jane Davis : House Servant : 18 yrs
Portsmouth Times & Naval Gazette : Saturday 14th December 1867
In the Exhibition of 1851, First Prize for watchmaking awarded to
J H Hamilton, who, in returning his grateful acknowledgments for past favours bestowed on him, begs to call public attention to Elkington & Co’s New Registered Table Fork
1871 Census
Thomas Hamilton : Watchmaker : 45 yrs
Elizabeth : 42 yrs
Mary R Gisherman : General Servant : 22 yrs
1881 Census
Charles Sibley : Jeweller : 38 yrs
Ketura : 41 yrs
Charles : 12 yrs
Stanley : 10 yrs
Sarah Field : Jeweller’s Assistant : 19 yrs
1891 Census
Joseph G Cairns : Watchmaker & Shoesmith : 44 yrs
Lillian G : 18 yrs
Alexander O : 14 yrs
Kate Page : General Servant : 18 yrs
1911 Census
Joseph Gustavus Cairns : Jeweller, Watchmaker, Dealer : 65 yrs
Elizabeth Mary Ann : 67 yrs
Alice Robertson : General Servant : 32 yrs
106 High Street
1851 Census
Henry Foster : Grocer : 50 yrs
Mary Ann : 42 yrs
Henry P : 16 yrs
Eliza Jane : 8 yrs
William : 7 yrs
Charles E : 4 yrs
Horatio : 3 yrs
Fanny Boore : Governess : 27 yrs
Elizabeth Savage : Monthly Nurse : 56 yrs
James Hooper : Assistant : 22 yrs
Edwin Couple : Apprentice : 20 yrs
Catherine Mayhew : General Servant : 43 yrs
Jane Shire : General Servant : 22 yrs
Caroline Webb : General Servant : 19 yrs
1861 Census
William Garraway : Tea Dealer & Grocer : 34 yrs
Marianne S : 40 yrs
Mary E : 12 yrs
William J : 10 yrs
Philip H : 5 yrs
Louisa : 2 yrs
Charles Collins : Apprentice : 17 yrs
Eliza Earl : Cook : 30 yrs
Emily Vincent : House Servant : 17 yrs
Lumley Graham : Lt Colonel, 19th Foot : 33 yrs
Augusta : 34 yrs
Martha Hunt : Servant : 34 yrs
1871 Census
William Horn : Grocer & Wine Merchant : 53 yrs
Charles J : 13 yrs
Henry B : 11 yrs
Rebecca : 9 yrs
Frederick Gemer : : Assistant Grocer : 31 yrs
Louisa Croad : Housemaid : 28 yrs
Elizabeth Gremer : Cook : 27 yrs
1881 Census
William Horn : Master Grocer : 66 yrs
Henry : Grocer’s Clerk : 21 yrs
Rebecca : 18 yrs
Mary Budd : General Servant : 26 yrs
1891 Census
Hemsley Jackman : Police Constable : 30 yrs
Caroline : 41 yrs
Harriet M : 9 yrs
Charles T : 7 yrs
Annie E : 5 yrs
Edwin A : 3 yrs
Mary Ann Penfold : Cook : 34 yrs
1901 Census
Henry Williams : Navy Pensioner : 65 yrs
Edith Crates : 31 yrs
Daisy : 8 yrs
Gladys : 4 yrs
Dorothy : 1 yr
Rebecca Gregory : General Housemaid : 38 yrs
Harriet Pates : Charwoman : 60 yrs
1911 Census
George Edward Jennings : Caretaker to Antique Dealer : 60 yrs
Annie : Caretaker : 42 yrs
107 High Street
Hampshire Telegraph : Monday 28 October 1833
Mr E Clarke, Surgeon-Dentist, 127 St James’s Street, Brighton, respectfully acquaints the inhabitants of Portsmouth and its vicinity, that he may be consulted professionally on Friday, Nov 1, at 107 High Street, Portsmouth.
Hampshire Telegraph : Saturday 12 June 1847
Outfitting Warehouse, 107 High Street : J Woods respectfully solicits the patronage of the Nobility, Gentry, Officers of the Army and Navy, his friends and the public, and from his many years residence in London and Portsmouth, trusts he shall be enabled to select hos stock of hosiery, gloves, and every variety of fancy handkerchiefs, scarves, Joinville and other fashionable ties &c. &c., to meet their approval ; and that his very long experience in the shirt and stock department of the business will be the means of his giving general satisfaction.
The friends of young gentlemen proceeding to sea will find at this establishment, a complete outfit on the most economical terms, consistent with the quality and durability of the articles furnished. The strictest punctuality may be depended upon, and every article warranted.
The attention of ladies is particularly called to the particular make of the hosiery furnished by JW., which will be preferred for comfort and durability to any general sold ; his town-made and Paris kid gloves are of the very best quality.
JW takes this opportunity of returning his sincere thanks to the many Ladies and Gentlemen who have kindly promised him their support.
Hampshire Telegraph : Saturday 15 January 1848
A young lady, experienced in tuition, is desirous of attending a family as Daily Governess, to give instruction in English in all its branches, French (which she speaks fluently), music, and the rudiments of Italian. References can be given if required.
Address, if by letter, pots paid, to LG, 107 High Street, Portsmouth
Hampshire Telegraph : Saturday 1 April 1848
A miraculous cure for corns, bunions, defective nails &c., performed in two minutes, by Mr Rendall, an experienced practitioner, without cutting or causing the slightest pain.
Mr Rendall may be consulted daily, from 9 till 5, during the few days he remains in this town, at 107 High Street. Terms - 2s 6d and 5s
1851 Census
Ann Galt : Lodging House Keeper : 60 yrs
Elizabeth Thomas : Annuitant : 68 yrs
Ann Denham : General Servant : 19 yrs
Portsmouth Times and Naval Gazette : Saturday 27 May 1854
107 High Street
The Registered Saxony-Wool Camp or Baltic Shirt
Edward Totterdell and Company beg to inform Officers of the United Service they have now on hand and ready for immediate use, a very large stock of the above shirts, registered by them in January 1854.
In apologising for the disappointment experienced during the last fortnight, E T & Co beg to state they have now 250 extra hands at work on that article alone, and with the stock now on hand, feel confident no further disappointment will be experienced.
Hampshire Telegraph : Saturday 24 July 1858
Wanted, in a small family, a good general servant, where the washing is put out.
Apply to 107 High Street.
1861 Census
Elizabeth Russell : 33 yrs
George H Tibbotts : Outfitter, Hosier : 26 yrs
Elizabeth R Russell : 9 yrs
Eugenie A : 5 yrs
Brettin M : 2 yrs
Elizabeth Boughton : 26 yrs
Katie Tring : 9 yrs
Henry R : 7 yrs
Henrietta Gale : Nurse : 22 yrs
Emelia Apps : Cook : 21 yrs
Portsmouth Times and Naval Gazette : Saturday 29 October 1870
Messrs Russell & Co
Hosiers, Glovers and Shirt Makers
107 High Street
have pleasure to announce to the Nobility, Gentry, and their friends generally, that their Ladies’ and Children’s Hosiery and Glove Department is now open.
1871 Census
George Head : Carpenter : 27 yrs
Mary : 26 yrs
1881 Census
Elizabeth Russel : Hosier & Shirt Maker : 29 yrs
Sarah Green : General Servant : 22 yrs
Letitia Williams : 15 yrs
Bertha : 14 yrs
Eliza : Hosier’s Clerk : 27 yrs
1891 Census
James W Norris : Manager to Hosier : 46 yrs
1901 Census
James W Norris : Outfitter & Hosier : 50 yrs
Maria : 42 yrs
1911 Census
James Walter Norris : Manager Hosiers : 60 yrs
Maria : 57 yrs.
108 High Street
Hampshire Chronicle : Monday 6 November 1820
Modern household furniture, pedestal sideboard, chimney glass, window curtains, wardrobe, two piano fortes, elegant paintings and engravings, small library of books, sideboard of plate, table clock, linen and effects. To be sold by auction, by Parrey, Son and Elliott, on the premises, 108 High Street, on Wednesday, November 15, 1820, and following day, at eleven o’clock precisely each day (by direction of the Sheriff of Hants).
Hampshire Telegraph : Monday 1 February 1836
J E Vardy, Linen and Woollen Draper, Silk Mercer, Hosier, Haberdasher, &c., 120 High Street, corner of White Horse Street, respectfully announces to the public, that he has taken more commodious and extensive premises, No 108 High Street, to which he intends removing shortly : he has consequently determined on disposing of the whole of his present stock, at prices that will ensure a ready sale.
JEV not being in the habit of “puffing,” trusts the above circumstances will justify in thus addressing the public at the present time, without laying him open to the charge of endeavouring to deceive.
JEV begs further to assure his friends, the goods were not bought with any such intention, and will be found of superior quality.
Gratefully acknowledging past favours, JEV respectfully solicits an early inspection of his stock.
NB : The premises, No 120 High Street to let, and the present excellent shop front of No 108, for sale. - 23rd January 1836
Hampshire Chronicle : Saturday 23 November 1844
Crook, Son and Diaper, are instructed to sell by auction, at the George Hotel, on Thursday 28th November 1844, at 12 o’clock noon, the very substantial freehold property, advantageously situate, being No 108, in the centre of the High Street, where a well established business has been carried on by Mr Vardy, as a linen draper ; comprising two complete residences standing apart, but connected with eachother, are well adapted for an extensive trade and the reception of respectable families as lodgers, without the slightest inconvenience to either department ; also extensive lofty arched vaults and cellars, extending under the whole premises, with slip-way from the street. To be viewed by permission.
1851 Census
Charles Woollven : Chemist : 28 yrs
Edward H Trollop : Apprentice : 17 yrs
Frances Heather : General Servant : 42 yrs
Henry Boys Harvey : Major on Half Pay : 41 yrs
Frances Elizabeth : 32 yrs
Margaret Hale : General Servant : 23 yrs
Charlotte Hendy : General Servant : 39 yrs.
Richard Ryard : General Servant : 31 yrs.
1861 Census
Charles Moorshead : Chemist : 22 yrs
Thomas H Cruse : Chemist’s Assistant : 19 yrs
Mary Clarke : House Servant : 46 yrs
Edward J Birr : Store Receiver, Royal Dockyard : 62 yrs
Eleanor : 23 yrs
Emma Linken : Servant : 21 yrs
Eliza Humby : Servant : 16 yrs
Hampshire Telegraph : Saturday 18 June 1864
Marriage : On the 9th inst., at St Thomas’s, by the Rev J P McGhie, Mr Charles Moorshead of High Street, to Emma Jane, third daughter of the late Mr T Gravenor of Queens Street
1871 Census
Charles Moorehead : Chemist, emp 2 Assistants, shopkeeper + 2 : 33 yrs
Emma : 31 yrs
Charles K : 6 yrs
Emma : 4 yrs
John G : 1 yr
Herbert : 4 months
James Thomas : Chemist’s Assistant : 23 yrs
Frances Wakeford : Cook : 31 yrs
Emily Glover : Domestic Servant
1881 Census
Charles Moorehead : Chemist & Druggist : 42 yrs
Emma : 41
Charles : 16 yrs
John : 11 yrs
Herbert : 10 yrs
Lillian : 8 yrs
Walter : 7 yrs
Ada : 5 yrs
Helen : 2 yrs
Elizabeth Edney : Nurse : 21 yrs
Sarah Hay : Cook : 26 yrs
1891 Census
Charles Moorehead : Chemist : 52 yrs
Emma J : 51 yrs
Walter : 17 yrs
Ada F : 15 yrs
Helen E : 12 yrs
1901 Census
Charles Moorehead : Chemist : 62 yrs
Emma J : 61 yrs
Herbert B : Engineer RN : 30 yrs
Lilian : 28 yrs
Ada F : 25 yrs
Nellie : 22 yrs
Agnes Day : Domestic Servant : 29 yrs
1911 Census
Charles Moorehead : Counselling Chemist : 72 yrs
Ada Fanny : 35 yrs
Helen Eliza Strickland : 32 yrs
Arthur Foster : Assistant Paymaster RN : 28 yrs
Barbara : 1 yr
Alice Dorothy Hayward : General Servant : 16 yrs
Portsmouth Evening News : Monday 26 July 1937
Boy wanted for shop work and errands, about 15, wages start 10s; usual hours; no Sunday work. Apply Barrett, 108 High Street
109 High Street
Monday 3 June 1816, Hampshire Chronicle
Mrs Dodd’s
Fashionable Straw & Whale-Fin Hat and Bonnet Warehouse
Saturday 9 October 1847, Hampshire Telegraph
Sidney Smith and Company
The Depot for Elegance and Fashion
Portsmouth Evening News, Saturday 21 April, 1855
High Street (opp George Hotel) : Messrs Snook and
Edwards, now offering for sale several hundred rich silk dresses from
£1 15s 6d the dress.
Beg to announce their Mantle Rooms are now open.
Portsmouth Evening News, Saturday 21 April, 1855
Messrs Humphreys & Co
Messrs Humphreys & Co will open the above establishment on Monday, the 5th inst., with a new and elegant stock of Millinery, flowers, Mantles, Gloves &c and a generally assorted stock of fancy goods, selected with great care from the London and Paris Markets.
1861 Census
William P Poad : Draper : 36 yrs
Eliza F : 33 yrs
Fanny L : 4 yrs
Bessie M : 2 yrs
William H : 1 yr
Susanna Snook : Formerly under Government : 59 yrs
Fanny : Draper’s Assistant : 23 yrs
John L Hove : Clerk : 32 yrs
Mary A Platt : Housemaid : 20 yrs
Priscilla Bishop : Nursemaid : 13 yrs
Portsmouth & Naval Gazette : Saturday 3 January 1863
109 High Street : Messrs Humphries & Co with open the above establishment on Monday, the 5th inst., with anew and elegant stock of millinery, flowers, mantles, gloves &c., and a generally assorted stock of fancy goods, selected with great care from the London and Paris Markets
1871 Census
William H Jefferies : Tailor, emp 1 youth : 47 yrs
Hannah : 53 yrs
Amy : 11 yrs
James : Tailor : 21 yrs
George M Prior : Army Captain’s Staff : 27 yrs
1881 Census
William Jefferies : Tailor & Outfitter : 60 yrs
Hannah : 63 yrs
Amy : Tailoress : 21 yrs
1891 Census
Lucy Penney : Domestic Servant : 18 yrs
Portsmouth Evening News : Friday 29 March 1895
Situations vacant - General, good character, age about 20. Three in family.
Apply 109 High Street
1901 Census
Alexander N G Howell : Solicitor & Conveyancer : 39 yrs
Laura : 44 yrs
Lewis D : 8 yrs
Annie Moore : General Domestic : 18 yrs
Friday 29 March 1895
General Servant - good character, age about 20, three in family.
Apply 109 High Street
110 High Street
1851 Census
Henry Castell : Jeweller : 35 yrs
Jane : 26 yrs
Emily Maria : 5 yrs
Jessie : 3 yrs
Henry : 2 yrs
Edward : 1 yr
Jane : 6 days
Jessie Thagines : Assistant : 22 yrs
Hannah Castell : Assistant : 18 yrs
Sarah Ann Penny : General Servant : 28 yrs
Lucy Vince : General Servant : 22 yrs
Matilda E Randall : General servant : 17 yrs
Harriet Phillips : Monthly Nurse : 51 yrs
Henry Baker : Surgeon RN : 39 yrs
Fanny : 32 yrs
Sarah Andrews : General Servant 29 yrs
1861 Census
Henry Castell : Jeweller : 46 yrs
Jane : 36 yrs
Emily : 15 yrs
Jessie : 13 yrs
Henry : 12 yrs
Edward : 11 yrs
Jane : 10 yrs
John : 6 yrs
George : 3 yrs
Maria : 3 yrs
Margaret : 1 yr
Sarah Ann Barron : 38 yrs
Mary Ann Jeram : Servant : 29 yrs
Mary Ann May : Cook : 22 yrs
Harriett Rowe : Housemaid : 16 yrs
1871 Census
George W Vick : Outfitter : 42 yrs
Lavinia A : 41 yrs
Emma : 19 yrs
Emma : 70 yrs
Jane Bradley : General Servant : 23 yrs
1881 Census
George Vick : Tailor & Outfitter : 52 yrs
Annie : 51 yrs
Emma : 29 yrs
Emma : 81 yrs
Mary Diel : General Servant : 18 yrs
1891 Census
George Vick : Tailor & Outfitter : 63 yrs
Annie : 62 yrs
Mary Micklam : General Servant : 25 yrs
Portsmouth Evening News : Monday 20 March 1899
110 High Street
On Wednesday next, March 22nd, 1899, Messrs Penney and Clark are instructed by Mr George Vick, in consequence of the premises being sold and the expiration of the lease, to sell by auction, as above, ar 12 o’clock - the stock in trade of an Outfitter and Hosier, together with a portion of the household furniture and effects
111 High Street
Government House
Cheltenham Chronicle : Thursday 22 February 1810
Birth : At Government House, Portsmouth, the Lady of the Hon Capt Paget, of HMS Revenge, of a daughter.
Public Ledger and Daily Advertiser : Friday 24 June 1814
Portsmouth, Wednesday evening, seven o’clock. “As I conjectured yesterday, his Royal Highness the Prince Regent did not make his entry in the night. He arrived about five o’clock this evening, in a covered travelling chariot, drawn simply by four horses, escorted by about 250 of the 10th Hussars. Troops lines the road each side of the way, from the Parade at the bottom of the High Street to Hilsea, a space of several miles. When the cavalcade approached the gates, his Royal Highness was saluted by the guns of the ramparts and batteries, which kept up a tremendous firing, and the cheers of the people, who crowded the walls and crowned every eminence. The applause was continued through every street until his arrival at Government House. His Royal Highness was there received by all the Admirals and Captains in port, at the head of whom was the Duke of Clarence, as well as by Generals Wilson and Houstoun and a great number of Military Officers. When he alighted, the troops presented arms and colours, and ‘God Save the King’ was played by the Military Bands. The colours of each regiment were also presented on the road as the royal carriage passed along the line. His Royal Highness the Duke of York accompanied the Regent in the same coach.”
“The Emperor and King have not yet arrived: they, as well as Blucher, Platoff &c.c &c., are expected in a few hours. The Emperor of Russia, and his sister the Duchess of Oldenburgh, go to the Commissioner’s House in the Dockyard. The Regent and Duke of York take up their residence at the Government House; the Princes of Prussia at the George Inn; and the illustrious Blucher goes to Bank of Godwin and Co on the Parade.”
Soon after his arrival, his Royal Highness the Prince Regent came into the balcony of the Government House, and bowed to the people, who were assembled by thousands; he was greeted by repeated cheers, both from the populace and the troops. He was surrounded by several Military Officers of rank, as well as foreign officers, whose names could not, in the confussion, be ascertained. His Royal Highness appeared much gratified with his reception, which was of a nature bordering on enthusiasm, and no doubt will make a lasting impression on his Royal Highness’s mind. He was dressed in a blue coat with a red collar, and looked remarkably well. When he left the balcony he again bowed most affably, and the applause, if possible, was redoubled.”
“His Royal Highness dines this evening at Government House, with a numerous party. Tomorrow the Naval Review takes place; if the weather should prove favourable, the spectacle will be most gratifying. The number of people assembled here, it is calculated, amounts to 300,000. The throng was such that the gates were obliged to be shut, and they that chanced to be outside remained there after the royal cavalcade had entered. The towns of Portsmouth and Portsea will be generally illuminated tonight in the most splendid manner. Many transparencies will be exhibited, worthy of notice, and which may display much taste in the execution. The balcony in front of the Government House is decorated with festoons of drapery and branches of laurel, formed by coloured lamps; in front of the house are the initials A F (Alexander and Frederick), surmounted with laurel and the word’Peace’; and on each side two splendid stars, all formed by coloured lamps. Several hundred vessels are collected outside the harbour to take people off to see the Naval Review - all of them gaily decked out with colours &c.. PS - while writing, the gallant Blucher and the Princes of Prussia are just arrived.”
Hampshire Chronicle : Monday 25 March 1839
Government House : Mr Garnett respectfully announces that the sale by auction of the furniture and effects of Lieut. General Sir Thomas McMahon, Bart KCB, on the 25th instant is postponed, the whole being removed to the Town residence.
1851 Census
Joseph James Galt : Navy & Army Outfitter (emp 8 men) : 32 yrs
James Gieve : Foreman : 30 yrs
Edwin Bowles : Hosier : 25 yrs
Charles Standish : Mate RN : 22 yrs
William Harbin : Tailor 42 yrs
Jane : General Servant : 43 yrs
Ellen Harris : General Servant : 16 yrs
Jane Blundell : General Servant : 12 yrs
1861 Census
James Gieve : Outfitter : 40 yrs
Emma : 26 yrs
John H Neale : 5 yrs
Emma E Gieve : 1 yr
Lucy A Blampy : House Servant : 18 yrs
Mary A Jones : House Servant : 14 yrs
1871 Census
James Gieve : Naval Outfitter, emp 15 men, 4 Assistants : 50 yrs
Emma : 36 yrs
John W Neale :15 yrs
Emma E Green : 11 yrs
James W : 9 yrs
Alice M : 7 yrs
William : 2 yrs
Annie Parker : Annuitant : 19 yr
Hannah Randall : Cook : 24 yrs
Caroline Bowen : Domestic Servant, Nurse : 27 yrs
1871 Census
Government House
George Frederick Templeton : L General, Viscount : 80 yrs
Susan : 17 yrs
Henry E M D Upton : 17 yrs
Abraham Cox : Butler : 67 yrs
Robert J Tylor : Valet 26 yrs
William Smith : Footman : 23 yrs
Margaret Williams : Ladies Maid : 28 yrs
Martha Trustain : Housekeeper : Elizabeth Bowles : Cook : 22 yrs
Ann Loyd : Laundry Maid : Elizabeth hewitt : Laundry Maid : 23 yrs
Elizabeth Bernette : Head Housemaid : 35 yrs
Harriett Joy : Housemaid : 18 yrs
Mary Graham : Stillroom Maid : 20 yrs
Agnes Gibb : Scullery Maid : 18 yrs
Louisa Foster : Kitchenmaid : : 22 yrs
1881 Census
James Gieve : RN Outfitter : 60 yrs
Emma : 46 yrs
John : 25 yrs
Elizabeth : 21 yrs
James : Banker’s Clerk : 19 yrs
Alice : 17 yrs
William : 12 yrs
George : 8 yrs
Eliza Marshall : Cook : 24 yrs
Helen Perkins : Housemaid : 20 yrs
1891 Census
Government Military Offices
Alexander Buchanon : Government Office Keeper : 45 yrs
Mary : 40 yrs
Frederick : Bugler, Royal Engineers : 14 yrs
Rose : 22 yrs
Emma : 18 yrs
Frances : 9 yrs
1851 Census
Government House
Lord Frederick FitzClarence : Major General : 37 yrs
Lady Adelaide : 31 yrs
Adelaide Sidney : 26 yrs
Ernestine : 17 yrs
Phillipa : 14 yrs
Louisa Booth : 39 yrs
Caroline Jackson : Lady’s Maid : 39 yrs
Martha Morton : Housekeeper : 45 yrs
Martha Bridge : Lady’s Maid : 19 yrs
Martha Smith : Laundry Maid : 27 yrs
Mary Fitness : Laundry Maid : 25 yrs
Caroline Grist : Still Room Maid : 21 yrs
Mary Standen : Housemaid : 35 yrs
Eliza Tapp : Housemaid : 21 yrs
Maria Allen : Kitchenmaid : 26 yrs
Ann Powell : Kitchenmaid : 18 yrs
Jane Tarbainer : general servant : 32 yrs
Henry Norland : Butler : 32 yrs
James Thornton : Cook : 69 yrs
Stephen Sachase : Footman : 25 yrs
James Best : Postillian : 28 yrs
James Fairbain : Groom : 37 yrs
James : 6 yrs
Margaret : 8 yrs
William : 2 yrs
1861 Census
“Government House”
Lord William Paulet : Maj Gen Commanding SW District : 57 yrs
Ann Lewis : Cook, Housekeeper : 42 yrs
Abraham Booker : Butler : 32 yrs
William Colley : Footman : 21 yrs
George Ballard : Groom & Coachman : 35 yrs
George Scarry : Groom : 16 yrs
Diana Bristow : Housemaid : 28 yrs
Sarah Lillwood : Kitchenmaid : 19 yrs
Elizabeth Mundy : Kitchenmaid : 19 yrs
1901 Census
Alexander W Buchanon : Caretaker of Army Office : 59 yrs
Mary : 53 yrs
Frances L : 19 yrs
Annie E : 34 yrs
Gertrude E O’Donnell : 27 yrs
William A Holloway : 10 yrs
Alexander : 8 yrs
Wanda : 5 yrs
1911 Census
“Head Quarter Office”
William Kitchingham : Office Keeper : 42 yrs
Annie : 37 yrs
William : Office Boy : 16 yrs
Thomas : Office Boy : 15 yrs
Harry : 10 yrs
“Iron Lodge, Government House”
Annie Palmer : 36 yrs
Albert : 11 yrs
Helen : 9 yrs
Ethel : 8 yrs
Alfred : 5 yrs
Herbert : 3 yrs
George : 5 yrs
Portsmouth Evening News : Monday 29 June 1953
British Electricity Authority, Southern Division, invite applications for a position as shorthand-typist. Applicants should be capable of speeds of 100/50 words per minute. Commencing salary depending on qualifications and experience rising to a maximum of £388. Applications, giving full details of age, experience, positions held, and present salary should reach P D A Oliver, 111 High Street not later than 3rd July 1953.
112 High Street
Hampshire Chronicle : Monday 17 July 1780
Hosiery : Now on sale at Mrs Cane’s, No 112 High Street, Portsmouth, during the Mart
1851 Census
James Hatch : Ironmonger : 48 yrs
Austin : 45 yrs
James Morley : Shipwright : 69 yrs
Mary : 62 yrs
1861 Census
James Hatch : Ironmonger : 60 yrs
Amelia : 55 yrs
James Morley : Retired Shipwright : 78 yrs
Mary : 72 yrs
1871 Census
John Collins : Tea Dealer : 35 yrs
Georgina : 36 yrs
Frederick J : 9 yrs
F E J : 2 yrs
H H : 9 months
Hannah Coleman : 20 yrs
Margaret Eller : General Servant : 14 yrs
Jane Snelyar : General Servant : 20 yrs
John Burbeck : Grocer’s Assistant : 16 yrs
1891 Census
Joseph G Harris : Steam Ship Agent : 59 yrs
Amelia M : 60 yrs
Mary Stevens : General Servant : 38 yrs
1901 Census
Arthur J St Leger : Captain, Reserve of Officers : 41 yrs
Hilda G : 27 yrs
Brenda M : 3 yrs
Vera : 9 months
Florence Ellis : Nurse : 30 yrs
Ellen Shaughnessy : Cook : 31 yrs
Alice Ryan : Housemaid : 20 yrs
113 High Street
Hampshire Chronicle : Monday 8 May 1820
113 High Street : Mrs Kirkman most respectfully informs the ladies of Portsmouth, Portsea and vicinities, that she and Miss Cox having been in London some time, will return on saturday next with a fashionable selection of Millinery, dresses &c., and solicits their attention to the same
Portsmouth Evening News : Saturday 14 April 1923
Maid for general housework required. Knowledge of cooking; liberal outings; sleep in.
Apply 113 High Street.
The Portsmouth Papers / High Street
Mr Meggison the Chemist paid £58 a year rent for the shop and dwelling house and
in the 1861 Census, he and his wife were residents at the York and Pier Hotel.
1851 Census
Cotterell Megginson : Chemist & Druggist : 67 yrs
Caroline : 61 yrs
Harriet Gardener : 59 yrs
Sarah Adams : General Servant : 17 yrs
Hampshire Telegraph : Saturday 28 May 1859
To Grocers and Cheesemongers, wanted, a situation as Junior assistant, Respectable references. Address JD., Mr Saunders, Chemist, High Street.
1861 Census
William Saunders : Out of Business : 69 yrs
Lucy : 65 yrs
William H : Chemist & Druggist : 28 yrs
1871 Census
William Saunders : Retired Inn Keeper : 77 yrs
Lucy : 76 yrs
William : Chemist & Druggist : 38 yrs
Charlotte Green : General Servant : 16 yrs
1881 Census
William Saunders : Chemist : 48 yrs
Emma : 36 yrs
Ellen Wicks : General Servant : 18 yrs
1891 Census
William H Saunders : Chemist & Druggist : 57 yrs
Emma : 47 yrs
Annie M Matthews : General Servant : 19 yrs
1901 Census
William H Saunders : Chemist & Druggist : 67 yrs
Emma E : 56 yrs
Annie T Brodrick : Housemaid : 15 yrs
1911 Census
William Henry Saunders : Chemist : 78 yrs
Emma Eliza : 68 yrs
Amelia Bailey : Domestic Servant : 22 yrs
114 High Street
Hampshire Chronicle : Monday 14 February 1825
M Comerford, very respectfully announces, that he will have to offer for unreserved sale by auction, early in the next week, at his rooms in the High Street, a most valuable collection of books, new and secondhand, among which will appear - Dr Rees Encyclopaedia, 85 parts complete, with finest impressions of the plates,Encyclopaedia Britannica, 20 vols. 4 to last edition 1823, elegantly bound, Encyclopaedia Porthens, 23 vols, Royal 8vo half bound; with the works of Byron, Blair, Scott, Southey, Crabbe, Chalmers, Johnson, Paley, Gibbon, Hume, Robertson, Rollin, Pope, Bacon, Locke, Granger, Henry, Horne, Horsley, Hogarth &c., &c..
Catalogues will be ready in due time, notice of which will be given in the next paper.
Hampshire Advertiser : Saturday 2nd November 1844
Sophia Comerford
Circulating Library and General Stationery Warehouse (opposite the bank of England)
Hampshire Telegraph : Saturday 14 March 1846
Naval, Military and Circulating Library
Opposite the branch Bank of England, 114 High Street
S Comerford, (widow of the late M Comerford), Bookseller, Stationer &c., in returning her grateful thanks to her numerous friends and public generally, for their increased patronage, informs them she has made arrangements to supply all the London daily Papers every morning at eleven o’clock, and restfully solicits share of their support assuring them it will be her study to serve them with the greatest punctuality and dispatch. SC also supplies every other newspaper as soon as published, as heretofore.
1851 Census
Henry Lewis : Bookseller & Stationer : 51 yrs
Agnes Joyce : 42 yrs
James : Seaman : 42 yrs
Portsmouth Times and Naval Gazette : Saturday 8 October 1853
Bible, Church Service and Prayer Book Depository
114 High Street
An extensive stock in plain and elegant bindings suitable for presentation. Church Services, bound in morocco, with gilt clasp from three shillings to three guineas. Bibles and prayer books from one shilling to four guineas. Orders from the country promptly forwarded
Henry Lewis 114 High Street
Hampshire Telegraph : Sunday 16 May 1857
Caxton Machine Printing Office, 114 High Street, Portsmouth
H Lewis, finding it impracticable, even with the aid of three presses, to execute the orders entrusted to him, has just erected a first class printing machine, capable of throwing off one thousand copies per hour ! thereby securing great economy of time and expense where large numbers are required.
With this addition to his extensive resources in plain and ordinary type H L trusts henceforward to fullfill to the letter the motto of which he commenced the printing business, “Punctuality, Neatness and Economy”
10,000 Hand bills ... £4
10,000 Ditto (half the size) ... £2 10s
10,000 Business Cards ... at 9s per 1,000
Plain and Ornamental Printing Office, 114 High Street, Portsmouth.
1861 Census
Henry Lewis : Bookseller & Stationer : 61 yrs
Agnes Joyce : Housekeeper : 52 yrs
1871 Census
Henry Lewis : Publisher & Printer : 51 yrs
Martha ; 52 yrs
Eliza Cress : 27 yrs
Jane Fry : General Servant : 23 yrs
Hampshire Telegraph : Saturday 20 December 1873
“Ship Ahoy”, Mr Plimsol’s Coffin Ships. Read the best Christmas Annual. Henry Lewis, 114 High Street
1881 Census
William Barrell : Book seller, Printer & Stationer’s Manager : 23 yrs
Laura : 18 yrs
Mary : 25 yrs
1891 Census
William A Barrell : Book seller, Printer & Stationer’s Manager : 33
Louisa M R : 18 yrs
William A : 9 yrs
Gladys R M : 5 yrs
Alice West : 21 yrs
Portsmouth Evening News : Monday 23 March 1891
Counter show case, 5ft long, sloping glass top, mahogany framing, two doors, bargain. 114 High Street
1901 Census
William H Barrell : Printer, Binder & Stationer : 43 yrs
Laura : 38 yrs
William H : Printer, Binder & Stationer : 19 yrs
Gladys L M : Fancy Shop Keeper : 16 yrs
Phyllis M C : 5 yrs
Aubrey L : 3 yrs
Emily Daniels : General Domestic : 19 yrs
Portsmouth Evening News : Monday 1 August 1904
W H Barrell
Printer, Binder
Stationer, Bookseller
Die Stamper, Gold Blocker
114 High Street
Telephones: Nat & Mun 223
Factory: 38 & 39 St Thomas Street
1911 Census
William Henry Barrell : Printer, Stationer etc : 53 yrs
Laura Maria K : 48 yrs
Gladys Laura Mary : 25 yrs
Phyllis Muriel : 15 yrs
Aubrey Lewis : 14 yrs
Etresone Gwendoline : 9 yrs
Ethel Smith : General Servant : 24 yrs
115 High Street
1851 Census
Louisa Ann Maynard : 28 yrs
Louisa Spencer : Milliner : 25 yrs
John James Slater : Fund Holder : 54 yrs
Frances C : 50 yrs
Caroline Hume : 28 yrs
Thomas A : Surgeon H M 82nd Regt : 42 yrs
1861 Census
Robert Hayward : Grocer & Baker : 43 yrs
Eliza : 42 yrs
Emma E : 16 yrs
Eliza Amos : House Servant : 25 yrs
William Rutherford : Dr, Inspector & General of Hospital, Army : 45 yrs
Joseph L Childs : Chemist & Druggist 37 yrs
1871 Census
Eliza Hayward : Grocer : 51 yrs
Emma : 26 yrs
Maria Saltons : L General Servant : 16 yrs
Herbert F L Browne : Captain, 77th Regt : 35 yrs
Charlotte ; 39 yrs
Edith A : 8 yrs
George K : 6 yrs
Violet G : 4 yrs
Herbert C : 2 yrs
Elizabeth Boyle : 33 yrs
Maria New : Nurse : 29 yrs
Emily King : Cook : 21 yrs
1881 Census
Albert Cooper : Wine Merchant’s Clerk : 17 yrs
Eliza Hayward : Grocer : 62 yrs
Edwin Hugget : Grocer’s Shopman : 31 yrs
Sophia Smith : General Servant : 19 yrs
1891 Census
Albert S Reeve : Grocer : 51 yrs
Charlotte : 46 yrs
Charlotte A : Dressmaker : 23 yrs
Grace S : Music Teacher : 22 yrs
Ernest S : Pawnbroker’s Assistant : 16 yrs
Mabel G : Grocer’s Assistant : 14 yrs
Ida G : 13 yrs
Reginald B : 11 yrs
Gwendoline M : 9 yrs
Gladys E : 7 yrs
Roy C : 4 yrs
Frederick S L : 2 yrs
1901 Census
John Loney : Journeyman Printer : 33 yrs
Annie : 35 yrs
Lawrence : 6 yrs
Stanley : 3 yrs
Irene : 7 months
116 High Street
Hampshire Telegraph : Monday 11 January 1841
Music Warehouse, 116 High Street : Eliza Davis (widow of the late John Davis), is announcing to the nobility, gentry and inhabitants of Portsmouth, and the surrounding country, her intention of continuing the business of her late husband, most respectfully throws herself on the kind consideration of the Ladies in particular, earnestly soliciting their support, to enable her to maintain herself and infant children.
E D in returning her grateful thanks for the support received by her late husband, begs to say no exertion shall be wanting on her part to merit a continuance of the same.
Piano-fortes tuned and let out on hire. All new music as soon as published.
1851 Census
William B Newland : Guilder (emp 2 men) : 42 yrs
William : Locker Hall & Customers : 31 yrs
Sarah : 51 yrs
Richard : Guilder & Painter : 25 yrs
Elizabeth : 14 yrs
Sarah Ann : 12 yrs
Henry : 8 yrs
Saturday 15 January 1859
Purchase your stationery at Newland’s. Cream laid note papers from 6d the Five Quire Packets, and upwards at Newland’s Stationery Warehouse, 116 High Street
Photographic goods at London Prices
Agents for Perry’s celebrated Collodian.
1861 Census
Richard Coltherup : Letter carrier : 30 yrs
Esther : 34 yrs
Charles : 9 yrs
George : 7 yrs
Maurice : 3 yrs
Frederick : 1 yr
Mary A Cartwright : House Servant : 15 yrs
1871 Census
William B Newland : Print Seller, Gilder : 50 yrs
Sarah : 70 yrs
Elizabeth : 30 yrs
Julia Price : General Servant : 20 yrs
Tuesday 2 August 1881
Hyatt Bros.
Wanted, agents to form clubs for our superior oil paintings. Liberal commission.
116 High Street
1881 Census
William Newland : Print Setter & Decorator
Eliza Marsh : Housekeeper : 40 yrs
1891 Census
Eliza J Nobbs : Own Means : 25 yrs
Arthur A Abbs : Photographer : 21 yrs
Jessie Dawson : Photographer’s Shop Woman : 21 yrs
James Taylor : Shipping Agent : 36 yrs
Mary Ann : 35 yrs
Percy J : 8 yrs
Arthur P : 6 yrs
Albert V : 2 yrs
Beatrice : 1 yr
1901 Census
James Taylor : Ship Agent & Barge Owner : 47 yrs
Mary A : 45 yrs
Percy J : Shipping Clerk : 18 yrs
Arthur P : 16 yrs
Albert V : 12 yrs
Beatrice : 11 yrs
Ada C Porter : Mother’s help : 25 yrs
1911 Census
James Taylor : Shipping Agent : 56 yrs
Mary Ann : 55 yrs
Percy Joseph : Mariner : 28 yrs
Arthur Pitman : Shipping Carrier : 26 yrs
Ernest Gordon : Shipping Clerk : 24 yrs
Beatrice : 21 yrs
Sarah : 76 yrs
Portsmouth Evening News : Thursday 28 May 1914
M Langlands & Sons’ Steamers. Regular sailings between Portsmouth and Aberdeen, Newcastle on Tyne, Middlesborough, Hull, Bristol, Cardiff and Swansea.
For freight, etc., apply to Powell, Bacon and Hough Lines, Limited, 116 High Street
Chauffeur,25, seeks first situation, 2nd class certificate, running repairs.
A. V. Tay;or, 116 High Street