Broad Street
Newcastle Courant : Monday 19 January 1713
The men lately discharged from Her Majesty’s ships the Arundel, Chatham, Ruby, Roebuck and Tartar, for reducing them the a middle complement, are to be paid off at the Pay-Office in Broad Street
King James’ Gate near White Hart Road
Hampshire Chronicle : Monday 14 November 1774
To be sold by auction, by order of Mr Thomas Hampton, the surviving assignee of the estate and effects of Sir Thomas Ridge, Knight, a Bankrupt, deceased, on Wednesday, the 23rd day of November next, at six o’clock in the evening, at the Vine Tavern, in Oyster Street, Portsmouth.
Lot 1 : A ground rent of five pounds per annum, issuing out of two houses on the south side of St Thomas’s street (nos 39 and 40) together with the reversion of the said houses in fee, at the expiration of the present lease.
Lot 4 : A public house called the ‘Europa’, situated in Broad Street, on the Point of Portsmouth, heretofore in the occupation of Francis Carnall, and now of Nathaniel Graves.
Lot 5 : A public house called ‘The Roe-Buck’, situated in Broad Street, of Portsmouth aforesaid, hereto in the occupation of Redman King, and now Evan Williams.
Hampshire Chronicle : Monday 29 May 1775
A Prime Situation for a Hat Maker
To be lett, at midsummer next, for the remaining term of five years, a good dwelling house and warehouses, undeniably situated for any business, in Broad Street, on the Point, now fared up in a complete manner for the business of a Hat Maker. Any person of the trade will not only be let in on easy terms, but succeed to a very good business. Enquire of the present tenant, who is retiring from trade.
Also now selling at and under prime cost, with an allowance of five per cent discount to shopkeepers, the remaining part of the stock, consisting of mens and boys castor and felt hats, hat trimmings, &c.,and two gross of London turn’d blocks, with several other articles.
There has been 400 and 500 old hats dyed and turn’d yearly in the above shop.
Hampshire Chronicle : Monday 17 April 1786
Broad Street
Thomas Sharp begs leave to inform his friends and the public, that in consequence of his agreement subsisting between and Mr Higgins, he ha laid in a large and elegant assortment of the the most fashionable goods in the Mercery, Drapery, Hosiery, and Haberdashery business, which he will sell on the lowest terms. He also attended the sale of the late Mr Higgins’s stock and bought a considerable quantity of goods in the above branches, by which he is enabled to sell many articles much under their original cost, particularly muffins, dimities, muffinettes, loom quiltings, prints, silks, thread, and cotton stockings, and a quantity of very fine napkins that has been used at his Majesty’s table &c.
Hampshire Chronicle : Monday 1 August 1791
To be sold by auction, on Thursday, the 4th day of August next, at six o’clock in the evening, on the premises, (unless sold by private contract, of which prior notice will be given), A capital and new built public house, situated near the beach, on the east side of Broad Street, on the Point of Portsmouth.
The situation of this house is commanding, and admirable for business; it contains on the ground floor in front, an excellent bar, a tap room, 14 feet by 16 feet 3 inches, and a handsome parlour, 11 feet by 11 feet; on the first storey, three bed-chambers, 14 feet 6 inches by 11 feet each; on the second storey, also three chambers, 14 feet 6 inches by by 10 feet 3 inches each, together with an open and commodious Court behind the house, and detached kitchen and offices; the kitchen is 12 feet 8 inches by 13 feet, adjoining to which are two very capital cellars; over the kitchen and cellars is a large and commodious room, measuring 27 feet by 17 feet, most pleasantly situated at point in prospect, commanding a view of the Dockyard, Gunwharf, great part of the harbour &c., &c., and calculated for a dining-room or club room. There is also a most excellent storeroom, 32 feet by 13 feet, which has a communication with the water for boats &c..
For further particulars, apply to Mr Tobias Conway, Mercer, Half-Moon Street, on Portsmouth Common, the proprietor; or to Messrs Bettesworth and Grant, Attorneys at Law, College Street, Portsmouth Common aforesaid.
Royal Cornwall Gazette : Saturday 6 January 1816
On Sunday week, a dreadful fire broke out in the house of Mr How, Broad Street on the Point, Portsmouth, which raged with the greatest fury for a considerable time. The house and the store of Mr How were entirely consumed, together with two or three houses in Seagur’s Court. Mr Heather’s office, and Mr Jubber’s shop, were in such imminent danger, that they were completely stripped.
Assistance was afforded with the utmost alacrity, and owing to the great exertions of the Royal Engineers, Royal Marines, 66th Regiment, and other military, together with many inhabitants, Mr Knott’s brewhouse, and Mr Smith’s shop, as well as several other houses, which were, at one time, actually on fire, were got out of danger, and the fire extinguished.
Hampshire Chronicle : Monday 20 October 1823
Died on Saturday last, aged 25 years, Miss Hicks, of the Navy Post office, Broad Street.
Hampshire Chronicle : Monday 21 April 1828
A siezure of 32 pieces (2050 yds) of French silk was made by Stansfield, of the Customs, on Tuesday night in a waggon-office in Broad Street
Salisbury and Winchester Journal : Monday 12 November 1838
Mr Bayley, a respectable grocer, in Broad Street, appeared on Tuesday to answer a complaint made by a woman named Alice Melville, but better known in the town by the cognomen of “Queen Anne” for having, on Friday, thrown a quantity of blood from a pail on her, and on the following Monday washed her with a bucket of water. This complaint Mr Bayley fully admitted, but stated he was compelled to take the law into his own hands, from the constant annoyance he had experienced from this virago for the last fifteen months, she having been in the habit of almost daily walking opposite his door, and insulting his family and customers. The magistrates bound him over to answer the complaint at the Sessions. “Her Majesty” was then placed at the bar, charged with insulting Miss Wilkinson, a resident of Mr Bayley’s family, threatening to “do for her” and using vile and disgraceful language, and not being provided with two persons to be bound for her good behaviour, in the sum of £10, to answer this complaint at the Sessions, she was consigned to the custody of Mr Hunt, the gaoler. The people at the Point are quite rejoiced of being rid of this pest for the next two months. The miserable creature is a dwarf in size, but a giant in loquacity and venom ; her tongue is a continual dropping. She makes it a point to insult ladies, by following them, and talking at them, and has hitherto displayed great ingenuity in evading a breach of the peace; but on Monday last, “Her Majesty” overstepped her customary plan, and was instantly secured, and made an example of.
Shipping andMercantile Gazette : Thursday 29 June 1843
To ship agents and ship chandlers, to be let, an old established business in the above line in Broad Street, the proprietor being about to retire.
Messrs Robinson and Son, Auctioneers, Broad Street.
Hampshire Advertiser : Saturday 19 August 1843
Infant School
It is satisfactory to know that an institution of this kind, so long and grievously wanted, is about to be established in Broad Street. Infant schools are of great importance. They interfere with no other schools, but merely train up children to be ready for the instruction which others afford.
Hampshire Advertiser : Saturday 13 June 1846
John Rayner, residing in Broad Street, Allen’s Fields, was charged by his wife with assaulting her in the public streets, on Monday, the 1st instant. The evidence adduced by the husband in this case turned the tables, it appearing therefrom that the wife was the aggressor, having met him the street and repeatedly struck him before he returned the blow. Major Travers said it was clear the complainant had commenced the assault, although it was an unmanly act in a husband to strike his wife. He would recommend that the defendant allowed her a maintenance, or he would probably be brought before the Bench for refusing to support her. Defendant - I am willing, and have offered to do so.
Hampshire Advertiser : Saturday 13 February 1847
Death : On the 10th instant, in Broad Street, Mr Philip Dugdall, aged 62.
Hampshire Advertiser : Saturday 7 August 1847
Death : On the 31st ult, rather suddenly, Mary Ann, the beloved wife of Mr George Emery, of Broad Street, aged 27
Hampshire Telegraph : Saturday 7 October 1848
Ann Kelly, a young girl of 16, was charged with behaving in a riotous manner between one and two o’clock this morning in Broad Street. She was convicted and judgement suspended.
Hampshire Advertiser : Saturday 27 October 1849
Death : On the 24th inst., in Broad Street, highly respected as an old reputable inhabitant, Mrs Sophia Burridge, widow of the late Mr Joseph Burridge, heretofore ship-chandler &c., in her 80th year
Portsmouth Times and Naval Gazette : Saturday 31 July 1869
Elizabeth O’Brien, a middle aged woman, was charged with uttering three counterfeit half-crowns on Wednesday last. Clara Tollervey, living with her brother, a butcher (No 19), said that on Wednesday last the prisoner went into the shop and asked for some cheap pieces of meat. Witness served her with as much as came to 9d, and the prisoner tendered a half-crown, for which she received change. After the prisoner was gone witness found it was bad and then gave it up to the police. She did not recollect ever having seen the prisoner before. The half-crown produced was the same. Angelina Boxall, wife of Charles Boxall, painter, living at 13 Broad Street said that on Wednesday the prisoner went into her father’s greengrocer’s shop, and bought some plums for which she tendered half-a-crown. She went to a public house, a few doors off and got change there from a cabman, but as witness was going away he called her and said he did not like the look of it. He then bent it and found that it was bad. She immediately went back and on her way saw a policeman to whom she gave the half-crown, and he apprehended the prisoner. The coin produced was the same. Mary King, a single woman, living with her family, who keeps a beerhouse in St Thomas’s Street, said that on Wednesday the prisoner went to the house and called for a glass of ale, and tendered a half-crown for which she gave her change. She afterwards found it was bad and put it away. The coin produced was the one, as she had marked it. Pc Knight was on duty in Broad Street, on the day in question, and he apprehended the prisoner from information received from Mrs Boxall. On going to the police station prisoner said the half-crowns had been given to her by some man. At the station she was searched. Two of the half-crowns produced were given to witness the next day by the preceding witnesses. Mr Joseph Ogburn, of Green Row, was shown the half-crowns which were not all the same date, and they were spurious. The prisoner was then remanded for eight days in order to enable the police to communicate with the authorities at the Mint.
Fife Herald : Thursday 21 November 1872
The death of the wife of a carter named Curtiss, living in Broad Street, occurred on Sunday morning, under shocking circumstances. her husband, it appears, was absent, but in the same house was her son, who not hearing any sound in his mother’s room, went there and found the body of the deceased in the fireplace, her head and arms being consumed by the fire, and the other arm nearly burnt away. The chest and upper part of the back were also fearfully injured. Deceased had intended to take her breakfast alone, and it is thought she was about to fill the teapot when she was seized with a fit and thus fell into the fire. She was fifty years of age, and when last seen alive was in good health.
Hampshire Telegraph : Saturday 20 April 1901
Beef Stage - A name given to the public landing stage in Broad Street
Fisherman’s Row - A row of small tenements about 150 feet in length, situated in the middle of Broad Street, nearly opposite the old “Blue Posts”. They were called the “Middle Houses”
Point Gate - (Otherwise King James’s Gate) until recent years stood at the south end of Broad Street, close to White Hart Road.
Wynerd’s Point - The end of Broad Street, from which the Floating Bridge now starts.
Portsmouth Evening News : Friday 16 September 1932
Death : Barber - Edward John Barber, late of Gosport, passed away peacefully at his sister’s residence, Broad Street, aged 77 years
1 Broad Street
Hampshire Telegraph : Monday 21 October 1799
Portsmouth Point, to be sold by auction, by Mr Collins, at the Blue Posts Inn, Broad Street, on Friday, the 25th instant, at seven o’clock in the evening, all that capital freehold estate, situate at the entrance of Broad Street, being No 1, opposite the Old Sally Port.
Comprising a large commodious shop, with two parlours on the ground floor, a capital drawing-room, with two good bed chambers and a dressing room on the first floor, and three good bedrooms in the attic, a large good kitchen, with a storehouse over the same, and a stage of the back thereof (adjoining the Camber), which vessels of easy draught can come up to at high water, a paved court yard, with numerous other conveniences, now in the occupation of Mr Harding, the proprietor : containing in front 30 feet, and in depth about 75 feet, exclusive of the stage, which is lease-hold under the Corporation of Portsmouth, and is undeniably one of the best situations for trade, and calculated for almost any business in Portsmouth in the mercantile or other line. Possession of which will be given in one month from the sale, if required.
For a view of the same, and particulars, apply on the premises, and to the Auctioneer, Union Street of Portsea.
Hampshire Chronicle : Monday 6 May 1816
Cheap and fashionable clothing for spring : J Keet & Co, No 1 Broad Street, adjoining the bridge, Point, Portsmouth, respectfully acquaint the inhabitants of Portsmouth, and towns adjacent, they are returned from London, having purchased a prime assortment of cloths, Kerseymeres, Cords, Quiltings, India Nankeen, &c., of the best quality and most prevailing colors.
A handsome suit of the best superfine cloth (Mame-look trousers,) made to measure, for £5 18s and at a day’s notice.
Irish linens, sheetings, striped cottons, American cloths, Ticks, 4-4ths carpeting &c., of the most approved manufacture.
A variety of ready-made clothing, Bedding &c..
Keet & Co buy and sell for ready money, consequently can charge such prices will be found well worthy the attention of the public.
1851 Census
George Elkins : Dealer In Curiosities : 59 yrs
Thomascar : 58 yrs
Matilda : 28 yrs
Edna : 26 yrs
Julian : Dealer in Curiosities : 24 yrs
Charles : Dealer in Curiosities : 22 yrs
Emma : 18 yrs
Adolphus : 17 yrs
1861 Census
James Herbert : Dealer in Furniture : 39 yrs
Emma : 32 yrs
Fanny Lewis : 15 yrs
John : 12 yrs
Lawrence : 9 yrs
Emma Herbert : 4 yrs
Walter : 2 yrs
Matthew : under 1 month
John Badger : Corporal, Royal Artillery : 36 yrs
Margaret : 36 yrs
James : 12 yrs
Robert : 9 yrs
Ellen J : 3 yrs
Charles Davy : Royal Marine Artillery : 27 yrs
Sarah : 27 yrs
James A : 6 yrs
Sarah Coombs : 11 yrs
Charles A Davy : 4 yrs
James Ogburn : Butcher : 36 yrs
Matilda : 31 yrs
Frederick : 6 yrs
Henry : 6 yrs
Henry Fand : Shoemaker : 39 yrs
Lucy : 51 yrs
Louisa : Servant : 14 yrs
John Paine : Slater : 19 yrs
Henry : General Labourer : 16 yrs
William Moore : Hotel Waiter : 35 yrs
Ellen : 27 yrs
Ellen E : 3 yrsWilliam J : 1 yr
1871 Census
Unoccupied
1881 Census
Mary Hewitt : Sailor’s Wife : 29 yrs
John : 8 yrs
George : 3 yrs
Frank : 1 yr
Jessaline Patterson : 69 yrs
Thomas : House Painter : 34 yrs
Frances : Dressmaker : 30 yrs
Jessaline : Dressmaker : 32 yrs
1891 Census
John T Read : Ship Builder : 39 yrs
Margaret C : 39 yrs
Margaret L : 5 yrs
Dorothy A : 4 yrs
Ethel J : 2 yrs
Sarah A Gardner : General servant : 22 yrs
Alberta Luke : Nurse : 23 yrs
Sophia Hutchings : Licensed Victualler : 69 yrs
Henry J Butcher : Waterman : 50 yrs
Eliza J : 39 yrs
Henry J : Waterman : 21 yrs
Richard Gumtrell : Carman : 29 yrs
John Amor : Army Pensioner : 75 yrs
Frederick Moores : Stableman : 29 yrs
Kate E : 27 yrs
Charles F : 4 yrs
Ada S : 2 yrs
Ernest W : 3 months
1901 Census
Daniel R Holdaway : Foreman, Tramway Stables : 35 yrs
Emily M : 34 yrs
Lillie : General Servant : 14 yrs
Ruben : 13 yrs
Robert : 10 yrs
Albert : 4 yrs
1911 Census
Tram Stables
A W Burnett : Carman : 24 yrs
E Ellen : 27 yrs
Portsmouth Evening News : Friday 21 September 1923
Augustus William Burnett, Old Tram Stables, Broad Street, drove a charabanc at a speed over 16 miles an hour in Green Lane, Hambledon, on September 12, and, there being a previous conviction for a like offence, he was now fined £7
Portsmouth Evening News : Saturday 30 March 1929
For Sale by Auction : Formerly the Tramway Stables and Car Sheds, 1 Broad Street. This property, which is admirably suitable for conversion into lock-up garages, warehouse or factory premises, comprises brick built stable, with flat of four rooms over, large stores, car shed with corrugated iron and slate roof with skylights. The property possesses a frontage to Broad Street of 54 ft, and a return frontage of 103 ft 9 ins to Tower Street with a frontage of 31 ft 6 ins to Tower Street in the rear and will be sold with vacant possession upon completion of purchase. Plans may be seen at the offices of the Auctioneers.
Portsmouth Evening News : Tuesday 26 July 1932
The Wyllie Memorial Studio
No 1 Broad Street
Open on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 3 to 6
Entrance ……6d
Floating Bridge Trams stop by Request
2 Broad Street
Hampshire Telegraph : Monday 30 November 1835
Mr Cook begs most respectfully to announce, that he has received instructions to sell by auction, on the premises, No 2 Broad Street, on Wednesday, the 2nd of December 1835, and the following day, at eleven o’clock each day, all the excellent well selected stock and silver plate and best plated articles.
1851 Census
Empty House
1861 Census
Edward Cross : Painter : 50 yrs
Elizabeth : 52 yrs
Elizabeth A : 23 yrs
Sarah H : 20 yrs
Mary L : 17 yrs
1871 Census
Edward Cross : Painter, Master emp 5 men : 60 yrs
Sarah : 30 yrs
Mary : 27 yrs
1911 Census
William James Meades : Caretaker & General Ship Hand : 62 yrs
(born 28 Jan 1849, bapt 4 Apr 1849 at St Thomas’s, Father William / Mother Susan;
1851 living parents at 2 Waterworks lane Portsea;
1861 living with grandmother Mary A Meades, Victualler, at “Three Tunns”, East St;
1870 Married Susan
1872 Issued with Masters Certificate on 19 June at Portsmouth
1881 living at 39 Upper Church Path Portsea, 32 yrs Merchant Master Mariner;
1891 living at 46 Rivers St, Portsea, mariner;
1901 living at 12 Somers Rd, 53 yr old merchant seaman;
died June 1925)
Martha : 62 yrs
Dorothy May : 6 yrs
Portsmouth Evening News : Saturday 4 May 1912
Wednesday, June 5th, 1912 at 7 o’clock. Important sale of substantially constructed freehold residence in the old town of Portsmouth, with store and wharf on the Inner Camber. King and King are in receipt of instructions from Mr J Read on the termination of the Corporation Lease for the shipping yard to sell by auction No 2 Broad Street, arranged with hall, two reception and 5 good bedrooms, etc., together with the extensive boat building store of 2 floors, and covered yard forming a wharf opening into the Inner Camber. Messrs Cousins & Burbidge, Solicitors, 88 St Thomas’s Street.
3 Broad Street
1851 Census
Elizabeth Taylor : Victualler : 46 yrs
Edward : 7 yrs
Elizabeth : 5 yrs
Mark Barron : Waterman : 22 yrs
George Lane : Labourer : 26 yrs
Sarah S Woodford : 23 yrs
Portsmouth Times and Naval Gazette : Saturday 21 February 1852
Death : At the “Arethusa Tavern” Broad Street, on the 14th inst, Elizabeth, relict of the late Mr Edward Taylor, aged 48.
1861
“Arethusa”
Ann Thompson : Victualler : 64 yrs
Elizabeth Davidson : 35 yrs
Henry W : Master’s Assistant RN : 16 yrs
Thomas Heather : Day Labourer : 43 yrs
James : Day Labourer : 45 yrs
Henry James : Watchmaker : 26 yrs
Mary : 26 yrs
Henry T : 7 months
1871 Census
“Arethua & Circe”
Mary Bailey : Merchant Seaman’s Wife : 25 yrs
Sarah : 2 yrs
Henry : 9 months
Kate Stockwell : 16 yrs
1881 Census
“Coach & Horses”
Sophia Hutchings : Landlady, Beer Retailer : 56 yrs
Henry J Butcher : Waterman : 40 yrs
Sophia J : 29 yrs
Henry J : 10 yrs
Winifred S : 8 yrs
Richard Gumbrell : Tram Car Stableman : 20 yrs
Thomas Langrish : Stableman : 50 yrs
Cottage at rear of No 3 :
John Martin : Waterman : 74 yrs
Martha : 76 yrs
Wednesday 21 June 1882
William Hallett, seaman, of West Street, was summoned for being drunk and refusing to quit the Arethusa and Circe,
Broad Street on the 15th inst. Fined £1 3s 6d, including costs.
1901 Census
Sophia Hutchings : Retired Publican : 78 yrs
Eliza Butchers : 49 yrs
Henry J : : Boatman, Barge : 60 yrs
Henry J : Boatman : 30 yrs
Georgina : 25 yrs
Emma B : 5 yrs
Helena : 5 yrs
Henry J : 4 yrs
William A : 8 months
Elizabeth : 12 yrs
1911 Census
Henry John Butcher : Mariner : 40 yrs
Georgina : 35 yrs
Helena : Apprentice Dressmaker : 15 yrs
William : 10 yrs
May : 7 yrs
Harold : 3 yrs
Eliza : 59 yrs
Emma : Apprentice Tailoress : 15 yrs
Portsmouth Evening News : Saturday 18 August 1923
On Wednesday, 5th September, 1923, King and King will sell by auction, 3 Broad Street. Solicitors, Messrs Larcome and Winter, 89 Commercial Road.
4 Broad Street
Hampshire Telegraph : Saturday 12 June 1847
The Zephyr, steam ship, Captain Beer, leaves London every Friday at eight o’clock in the morning calling at Portsmouth, on Saturday at ten o’clock, Cowes at eleven, for Weymouth, Topsham and Torquay, and returns every Tuesday, calling at Portsmouth on Wednesday morning. For particulars of fares and freights enquire of Wheeler and Hatch, 4 Broad Street. Agents to the Atlas Fire and Life Company.
Thursday 20 March 1851
The Brunswick Steam Packet, William Harvey, Commander, will leave Portsmouth for Torquay and Plymouth, calling at Southampton every Friday at half past two o’clock pm; and Plymouth to Torquay, Southampton, and Portsmouth, Thursdays at one, pm weather permitting.
Agents; Wheeler and Hatch, 4 Broad Street, agents to the Atlas Fire and Life Office
1851 Census
Robert Hatch : Agent “Steam Packet” : 49 yrs
1802 25 Jan, born, St Thomas’s;
1825 24 Dec married Rebecca Compton Wheeler at St Thomas’s;
Rebecca : 44 yrs
Mary : 23 yrs
Rebecca : 22 yrs
Amelia : 20 yrs
Emma : 3 yrs
Mary Wheeler : Wife’s Mother : 67 yrs
1861 Census
Rebecca C Hatch : Steam Packet Agent : 54 yrs
Mary J : Daily Governess : 33 yrs
Rebecca W : 31 yrs
Emma E : 13 yrs
1871 Census
Joseph E Harris : Shipping Agent : 39 yrs
Amelia M : 40 yrs
Amelia M : 10 yrsJ
Jane Hatch : Supported by Relatives : 79 yrs
Amelia : House Owner : 65 yrs
Emily Springer : Servant : 22 yrs
Emma Neal : Servant : 19 yrs
1901 Census
Annie Bond : Living on Own Means : 35 yrs
George F : Foreman of Steam Engineering : 26 yrs
Alice Whyte : General Servant : 30 yrs
William Read : Ship Builder : 47 yrs
Dore’s Court Here
1911 Census
William Read : Ship Builder : 57 yrs
Annie Caroline : 44 yrs
Annie Elizabeth Hope : Cook : 31 yrs
Grace Macgregor : Housemaid : 19 yrs
Portsmouth Evening News : Tuesday 21 May 1940
Yachts Boats etc
For sale - 10ft three quarter decked Bermudian Sailing Dinghy; £32
Apply: G A Feltham, 4 Broad Street
5 Broad Street
1851 Census
George Pitt : Eating House Keeper : 34 yrs
Sarah : 36 yrs
Harriet Goddard : Servant : 21 yrs
Portsmouth Times and Naval Gazette : Saturday 4th December 1858
Lots for auction near the site of the contemplated new Docks.
Lot 1 - The Neptune and Mars (near the floating Bridge
Lot 2 - King of Prussia
Lot 3 -Dwelling house with shop adjoining 13 Broad Street, in the occupation of Mr Gander
1861 Census
Sarah Pitt : Lodging & Eating House : 47 yrs
Mary Elloitt : 6 yrs
George Lloyd : General Dealer : 37 yrs
Ellen : 25 yrs
Henry Appleby : Merchant captain : 45 yrs
Mary : 40 yrs
William H : 10 yrs
John Hogg : Wine & Spirit Traveller : 56 yrs
Mary Thorn : Household Servant : 18 yrs
Elizabeth Palmer : Household Servant : 17 yrs
Joseph Douglas : Watchmaker : 56 yrs
Edmund : Watchmaker : 22 yrs
Henry Morey : Armourer : 52 yrs
James Burton : Armourer : 27 yrs
1871 Census
Elizabeth Dore : Grocer, Master : 67 yrs
Emma : 18 yrs
6 Broad Street
1861 Census
William Dore : Grocer : 48 yrs
1871 442 Commercial Rd, Alderman of the Borough of Portsmouth
Elizabeth : 53 yrs
LUKES COURT HERE
1871 Census
Samuel Elliott : Miller’s Clerk : 21 yrs
Caroline : 19 yrs
Joseph Easton : Glass Blower : 42 yrs
Mary A : 42 yrs
Arthur : Teacher of Music : 19 yrs
David : Labourer ; 17 yrs
Mary McGuinness : Servant : 26 yrs
Rachel Casavant : Dressmaker : 31 yrs
Benjamin Carter : Shipwright : 45 yrs
Emma : Dressmaker : 19 yrs
James : Shipwright’s Apprentice : 15 yrs
Henry : 8 yrs
George : 6 yrs
1881 Census
Harry G Morris : House & Yacht Decorator : 40 yrs
Sarah J : 40 yrs
Lucy M A : 17 yrs
George P H : Plumber’s Apprentice : 16 yrs
Albert Edward : 12 yrs
John H : 10 yrs
Henry : 7 yrs
Alfred : 2 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 ;
6 Broad Street.
1891 Census
Harry G Morris : Printer & Decorator : 50 yrs
Sarah J : 50 yrs
George H : Plumber : 27 yrs
Albert E : Plumber ; 21 yrs
John H : Butcher : 19 yrs
Harry : Brewery Boy : 17 yrs
Alfred : 13 yrs
William : 10 yrs
Daisy B : 4 yrs
William Leverett : Waterman : 55 yrs
Ann : 51 yrs
1901 Census
Harry G Morris : Plumber & Decorator : 60 yrs
Sarah J : 59 yrs
Albert E : Painter, House : 32 yrs
John H : Sawyer : 29 yrs
Alfred J : Labourer, general : 20 yrs
Daisy B : 13 yrs
7 Broad Street
1861 Census
Henry Allen : Licensed Waterman : 40 yrs
1881 & 1891 living at 2 Bathing Lane, waterman
Amy : 36 yrs
Amy J : 13 yrs
James Tait : Sailmaker : 22 yrs
Helen : 21 yrs
Eleanor : 1 yr
George Coote : Pilot : 34 yrs
Jane : 28 yrs
George : 2 yrs
John : 3 months
Edwin Humphries : Merchant Mariner : 18 yrs
John Barnes : Tobacconist : 54 yrs
Sarah : 56 yrs
Martha A : Stay Maker : 20 yrs
Mary M : 16 yrs
William H Hewett : Steward RN : 23 yrs
1871 Census
William Mar : Dockyard Labourer : 35 yrs
Martha : Mangle Woman : 27 yrs
William : 9 yrs
Ellen : 7 yrs
Sarah : 5 yrs
Alice : 3 yrs
Martha : 1 yr
Samuel Young : Navy Pensioner : 63 yrs
Jane : 57 yrs
Horatio Chegwin : Ships Captain, RN : 27 yrs
Emily : 23 yrs
Lavinia : 6 yrs
Emily : 1 yr
Elizabeth Poole : Washerwoman : 25 yrs
8 Broad Street
Portsmouth Times and Naval Gazette : Saturday 6 May 1865
The Portsmouth Engineering, Foundry and Smiths’ Works
8 Broad Street
Loe, Tout & Company Proprietors
Agricultural Implements, and Machinery of every description, Carriage Patent Axletree, Spring and bolt manufacturers and exporters. Ships and general Smiths
Portsmouth Times and Naval News : Saturday 16 May 1868
Portsmouth Engineering Works
8 Broad Street
Messrs Wynn and Co having purchased the business lately carried on by Messrs Loe, Tout and Co., at the above works, and added to the already extensive machinery several of the most modern improvements, are now in a position to manufacture Steam Engines, Boilers, and every kind of machinery, in the shortest possible time and at London prices. Their stock of patterns being also greatly increased from the purchase of the entire Plant and Business of Mr J Baldy, of the Swan Foundry, Landport, they are enabled to execute all descriptions of castings on the shortest notice.
Mr Wynn, having had many years experience in machinery, is thereby enabled to advise intending purchasers, so as to effect a considerable saving on their first outlay.
Messrs W & Co direct attention also to the Patent Overhead Traveller, recently invented by Mr Wynn, and which has been highly approved by Mr Brassey, the eminent contractor; Mr Murdoch, of her Majesty’s Dockyard; and Mr Barton of the same.
N.B. - Coach Builders’ attention is called to the fact that all axle work is done on the premises by experienced workmen.
Portsmouth Times and Naval Gazette : Saturday 16 December 1871
Herbert Vosper :
Portsmouth Engineering Works
8 & 9 Broad Street
Is pleased to announce that now having completed his new premises and fitted it up with the most approved machinery he hopes to have a still further proof of the public favour which he has enjoyed for the last four years.
He has fitted all kinds of brewery machinery, and has received the most flattering testimonials as to high-class workmanship and good effects produced at low price.
Horizontal Engines, with turned fly-wheels, brass feed pumps, bright governors, and fitted with the best material and workmanship, from £14
Several engines now in progress, and intending purchasers are invited to inspect them
Steam Boilers at equally low prices
H V has made special arrangements, to supply castings of best iron at low rates. A stock of pulleys and cylinder castings. The trade supplied.
H V has special facilities for the manufacture and repairs of steam boats, which can come up to the back of his factory through the inner Camber
Boiler making and smith’s work of every description
Saw and flour mills, printing works, pumping stations &c., fitted with approved machinery
Patentee and maker of the new steam pump
Illustrated catalogue of machinery on application
1871 Census
Unoccupied
1881 Census
James Webb : Licensed Victualler : 40 yrs
Clara ; 36 yrs
Herbert : 5 yrs
1891 Census
James Webb : Licensed Victualler : 52 yrs
1901 : living on own means at 19 Victoria St, Portsea
Clara : 45 yrs
Walter : Mariner : 19 yrs
Elizabeth Harris : 71 yrs
Portsmouth Evening News : Thursday 12 December 1895
Wanted - Respectable girl to assist in housework and make herself generally useful.
8 Broad Street. Sleep out.
1901 Census
Harry G Slade : Publican : 57 yrs
Sarah : 56 yrs
Harry A Gough : Army Pensioner : 35 yrs
William C Davidson : Soldier : 34 yrs
Matthias R Leverett : Boatman : 65 yrs
Ann : 65 yrs
1911 Census
“Circe & Arethusa”
James Albert Hadley : Pensioner, Navy : 47 yrs
Alice : 45 yrs
Harold : 11 yrs
Ronald : 6 yrs
Mary : 82 yrs
Matthias R Leverett : Boatman : 75 yrs
Ann : 75 yrs
Portsmouth Evening News : Friday 21 January 1949
An echo of the Kidderminster Week tragedy was the presentation to Mr Alfred Francis Butcher of 8A Broad Street of Testimonials on Vellum.
9 Broad Street
Saturday 16 December 1871 : Portsmouth Times and Naval Gazette
Herbert Vosper :
Portsmouth Engineering Works
8 & 9 Broad Street
Is pleased to announce that now having completed his new premises and fitted it up with the most approved machinery he hopes to have a still further proof of the public favour which he has enjoyed for the last four years.
He has fitted all kinds of brewery machinery, and has received the most flattering testimonials as to high-class workmanship and good effects produced at low price.
Horizontal Engines, with turned fly-wheels, brass feed pumps, bright governors, and fitted with the best material and workmanship, from £14
Several engines now in progress, and intending purchasers are invited to inspect them
Steam Boilers at equally low prices
H V has made special arrangements, to supply castings of best iron at low rates. A stock of pulleys and cylinder castings. The trade supplied.
H V has special facilities for the manufacture and repairs of steam boats, which can come up to the back of his factory through the inner Camber
Boiler making and smith’s work of every description
Saw and flour mills, printing works, pumping stations &c., fitted with approved machinery
Patentee and maker of the new steam pump
Illustrated catalogue of machinery on application
1881 Census
“Prussian Eagle”
Henry Ludwig : Publican : 53 yrs
Eve : 50 yrs
Louise : 17 yrs
Henrietta : 13 yrs
George : 10 yrs
Joseph Heitzer : General Labourer : 42 yrs
Mary : Dressmaker : 25 yrs
Thomas Walls : Travelling Musician : 27 yrs
William J Coburn : Confectioner : 75 yrs
Peter Shoemaker : Travelling Musician : 35 yrs
George Leppla : Travelling Musician : 21 yrs
Christian Kreischer : Travelling Musician : 36 yrs
Nicholas Dick : Travelling Musician : 22 yrs
Jacob Ruth : Travelling Musician : 17 yrs
Peter Hess : Travelling Musician : 34 yrs
Henry : Travelling Musician : 29 yrs
Charles : Travelling Musician : 20 yrs
Jacob Graveous : Travelling Musician : 17 yrs
Peter Wolf : Travelling Musician : 17 yrs
Frederick : 15 yrs
1891 Census
Henry Ludwig : Lodging House Keeper : 63 yrs
Louisa : 27 yrs
Henrietta Reynolds : 23 yrs
Joseph Heitner : Porter : 53 yrs
Henry : 10 yrs
John Burrows : Valet : 36 yrs
Charles Edinger : Musician : 36 yrs
Peter : Musician : 27 yrs
Daniel Metzer : Musician : 36 yrs
Adam Abel : Musician : 30 yrs
Phillip Emery : Musician : 26 yrs
Jacob Schmidt : Musician : 17 yrs
Frederick : 24 yrs
Phillip Hoffman : Musician : 23 yrs
Adam : 20 yrs
Henry Trump : Musician : 23 yrs
Charles : 19 yrs
Peter Joss : Musician : 17 yrs
Peter Heiman : Musician : 24 yrs
Marco Foglinzzo : Hawker : 40 yrs
1901 Census
Susan Dawson : 30 yrs
John Baker : 80 yrs
Frederick Elphick : Book Binder : 25 yrs
Walter Pracy : Machine Builder : 30 yrs
Kathleen Oliver : 24 yrs
Alfred C : Baker : 29 yrs
1911 Census
John James William Duke : Coal Porter : 29 yrs
Elizabeth : 26 yrs
John : 5 yrs
Evelyn : 1 yr
James Knighton : Coal Porter : 23 yrs
Florence : Dye Stamper : 23 yrs
Mary : 66 yrs
Tomash : Errand Boy : 15 yrs
Portsmouth Evening News : Saturday 14 March 1914
Montagu Henry Foster, deceased. By instructions from the Executors.
On Monday March 23rd, 1914
Field & Palmer are instructed to sell by auction, at their property Mart, 3 King’s Road, Southsea, on the above date, at 7 o’clock in the evening
Nos 1 and 3 West Street, two good dwelling houses, let at 5s and 6s per week
No 9 Broad Street, a double fronted property, adjoining the foregoing, let at 5s per week, tenant paying rates.
No 8 Bath Square, well situate waterside property, let to Messrs Feltham and Son, Boat Builders
10 Broad Street
1861 Census
Ann Muther : Housekeeper & Dealer in Clothes : 50 yrs
R Ann : 19 yrs
Jane : 18 yrs
Emma : Milliner : 16 yrs
Thomas White : Porter : 33 yrs
Frederick Nicholls : Engine Fitter : 27 yrs
Jane : 28 yrs
Charles Gillett : Photographer : 23 yrs
Charlotte : 22 yrs
Martha : 4 yrs
Matthew : 2 yrs
Henry : 2 months
Jane Calcott : Ship Smith : 57 yrs
James P N : Ship Smith : 25 yrs
Harriett M : Dressmaker : 23 yrs
Jane H : Draper’s Assistant : 21 yrs
Charles T : Ship Smith : 20 yrs
Joseph Lewer : Cab Driver : 27 yrs
Charlotte : 28 yrs
Elizabeth A : 3 months
James Pearce : Publican : 36 yrs
Margaret : 36 yrs
Henry Don : Bricklayer : 30 yrs
Marian E : 33 yrs
Jane Chick : General Servant : 18 yrs
James Kelly : Bricklayer : 30 yrs
Margaret : 28 yrs
Mary : 9 yrs
Patrick : 4 yrs
Ellen : 9 months
1871 Census
Hannah Butcher : Laundress : 27 yrs
Hannah : 6 yrs
Mary A : 5 yrs
William : 3 yrs
Robert : 1 yr
John Vant : Seaman, RN : 27 yrs
Sarah J : Straw Hat Maker : 27 yrs
Florence : 4 yrs
Jane : 1 yr
Henry : Merchant Seaman : 31 yrs
Eliza : 19 yrs
Henry : 3 months
1881 Census
J G Harris : Agent : 49 yrs
A M : 50 yrs
Amelia Hatch : 75 yrs
Emily Rose : General Servant : 27 yrs
Katherine Allsop : 7 yrs
1891 Census
James Harris : Shipping Clerk : 31 yrs
1860 born
1879 23 Oct Military Deserter, 108th Foot, Regimental No 1764
1911 James Morley Harris, 52, and family living at 92 Victoria Rd, Shipping Ins Agent
Wilhelmina : 32 yrs
James H H : 6 yrs
Elsie A : 2 yrs
Clara Cole : General Servant : 16 yrs
1901 Census
Charles Hiley : General Labourer : 39 yrs
Mary A : 41 yrs
Edward : 12 yrs
Olive : 10 yrs
Ernest : 6 yrs
May : 4 yrs
1911 Census
James Herbert Kiesling Harris : Shipping Clerk : 26 yrs
Ellen Charlotte : 23 yrs
Portsmouth Evening News : Tuesday 28 May 1912
British and Irish Steam Packet Company Ltd., this company’s business at 10 Broad Street will be taken over and conducted by the Company on and from 1st June, at their office and stores, Wapping Wharf, Portsmouth.
Mr John S Morgan, who has been many years in the Company’s service, has been appointed Manager at Portsmouth.
The cargo sailings from 1st June between London and Portsmouth will be increased to seven times fortnightly, and the trading public can therefore rely on a quick and efficient service.
The cargo services to and from Southampton, Plymouth, Falmouth and Dublin will be conducted as hitherto.
The company desire to solicit a continuance of the support of their clients
David Berry, Manager & Secretary, 27 Sir John Rogerson’s Quay, Dublin
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 10 Broad Street
11 Broad Street
Hampshire Chronicle : Monday 22 June 1778
Joseph Bestland, painter and glazier, at No 11 Broad Street, Portsmouth Point, acquaints his friends that he continues his wholesale business for all kinds of oils, colours, glazier’s glass, and lead.
N.B. Wanted, a sober lad of good character as an apprentice. A premium will be expected. Apply as above.
1871 Census
Jane Wilkinson : Straw Hat Maker : 50 yrs
Jane : Straw Hat Maker : 29 yrs
Charlotte : 12 yrs
Henry : 7 yrs
Eliza Marrington : 6 yrs
1881 Census
Angelina Hall : Chiropodist’s Wife : 33 yrs
Selena : 11 yrs
Edwin : 9 yrs
Alice : 7 yrs
John : 1 yr
Susan Meades : Seamstress : 60 yrs
Charles Cottrell : Waterman : 33 yrs
Sarah : 35 yrs
George C : 8 yrs
Sarah J : 4 yrs
John Grist : Waterman : 20 yrs
Jane : 18 yrs
(Portsmouth Evening News : Tuesday 8 September 1936
Marriage : On September 5th, at St Thomas’s, youngest son of Mr & Mrs Grist of Broad Street, to Vera May, youngest daughter of the late Mrs Jones of St James’s House, Portsea).
John Hall : Chiropodist : 70 yrs
Eliza : 56 yrs
Elvinen Sum Ton : 22 yrs
Elvinen : 10 yrs
Minev : 5 yrs
1891 Census
Benjamin Moore : General Labourer : 51 yrs
Mary : 46 yrs
Alfred : Merchant Seaman : 17 yrs
Laura : Mother’s Help : 15 yrs
Mary : 13 yrs
Nellie : 5 yrs
Annie : 11 yrs
Edward W Tait : Boatman : 40 yrs
Mary Ann : 41 yrs
Edward : Costermonger : 15 yrs
Rose L : 13 yrs
Arthur R : 8 yrs
John J : 6 yrs
Lily M : 2 yrs
Albert V : 8 Months
Arthur : Boatman : 30 yrs
1901 Census
Robert Hay : Labourer, General : 28 yrs
Isabella : Corset Maker : 26 yrs
George Knighton : Labourer, Coal : 24 yrs
Maud : 23 yrs
Maud : 3 yrs
Alice ; 2 yrs
George : 1 month
Joseph Allen : Labourer, General : 50 yrs
Frances : 47 yrs
George Coote : Retired Waterman, Barge : 74 yrs
Jane : 67 yrs
Mary : 24 yrs (Cripple)
Amy Jackson : Sewing, Shirts : 33 yrs
Charles Baker : 39 yrs (Feeble Minded)
Hampshire Telegraph : Saturday 11 August 1906
On Wednesday, August 29th, 1906, King & King will sell by auction No 11 Broad Street. Messrs Gunner & Renny, Solicitors, St Thomas’s Street.
1911 Census
George Feltham : Yacht & Boat Builder : 29 yrs
Clara ; 28 yrs
Cecil : 3 yrs
Ronald : 3 months
Hampshire Telegraph : Friday 24 August 1934
Inquest : “Death from Natural Causes” was the verdict recorded at an inquest held at Portsmouth Guildhall on Monday on Jane McDougal (75), of 11 Broad Street, who died suddenly on Saturday morning.
12 Broad Street
1871 Census
James Pearce : Omnibus Proprietor : 47 yrs
1861 Broad St, Publican
Emily Durick : Servant Housekeeper : 31 yrs
James Pearce : 8 yrs
Ernest : 5 yrs
Willie : 3 yrs
Alice ; 1 yr
Mary Lane : General Servant : 20 yrs
1881 Census
Walter Harvey : Grocer : 27 yrs
Emma : 27 yrs
Elizabeth : 8 months
Elizabeth Dare : Retired Grocer : 77 yrs
1891 Census
Walter Harvey : Grocer : 38 yrs
Emma : 38 yrs
Katie : 10 yrs
Elsie : 8 yrs
William : 6 yrs
Daisy : 4 yrs
Janet : 2 yrs
Elizabeth Dore : Living on own means : 88 yrs
Hampshire Telegraph : Saturday 9 January 1892
Emily Kate White, alias Kate Howard, 60 Charwoman, was indicted for the theft of 5lbs of bacon, value 4/1, the property of Frederick Santillo, and also a bladder of lard and a jar of jam, value 6s, belonging to Walter Harvey. Mr Bovill Smith prosecuted. Prosecutors are grocers, carrying on business in Broad Street, and in respect of the first charge, which alone was gone into, it was stated that prisoner was seen helping herself to the bacon by Mrs Santillo, who asked her what she was doing, and was told,”I’m robbing you.” Mrs Santillo sought to detain her, but she escaped, only to be arrested in the street later on, with the proceeds of the other robbery concealed beneath her dress. Prisoner, who had previously convicted of felony, pleaded that she was drunk at the time, and had no recollection of what she did. Sentenced to three months hard labour.
Monday 2 April 1894
Walter Thomas, 40, a tramping basketmaker, Joshua Thomas, 19, and Charles Henry, 25, stokers belonging to the Victory, were charged with breaking into No 12 Broad Street, and stealing a quantity of tinned meat, the property of Walter Harvey, grocer and provision merchant.
1901 Census
Walter Harvey : Grocer, Shop Keeper : 49 yrs
Emma : 49 yrs
Katie : Music Teacher : 20 yrs
Elsie : Grocer’s Assistant : 18 yrs
William : Clerk, School Board : 16 yrs
Daist : 14 yrs
Janet : 12 yrs
Ronald : 10 yrs
Roy : 7 yrs
1911 Census
Walter Harvey : Grocer : 59 yrs
Emma : Assisting in Business : 59 yrs
Elsie Jane : Grocer’s Assistant : 28 yrs
Frederick William : Clerk : 26 yrs
Daisy Florence : Dressmaker : 24 yrs
Janet : Milliner : 22 yrs
Walter Ronald : Clerk : 19 yrs
John Robert Roy : Apprentice : 17 yrs
13 Broad Street
1871 Census
John Osgar : Sweet Shop Keeper : 42 yrs
1861 living at 16 Broad St, hairdresser & cook;
1881 living at 57 Broad St, cook & confectioner, born Madras;
Selina : 40 yrs
Sarah : 5 yrs
Edward : 11 months
John : Ordinary Seaman, RN : 19 yrs
Norah Smith : General Servant : 13 yrs
Charles Cottrell : Merchant Seaman : 26 yrs
Sarah : 23 yrs
1881 Census
Thomas Stimson : Grocer, Master : 52 yrs
Jessie : 46 yrs
Jessie : Dressmaker : 18 yrs
Sarah : Milliner : 16 yrs
Alice : 15 yrs
Harry : 13 yrs
William : 10 yrs
Daniel Gillingham : : Private, Army Service Corpse : 37 yrs
Amy : 30 yrs
Richard Lemmon : Waterman : 43 yrs
Harriet : 32 yrs
Richard : 9 yrs
Ernest : 7 yrs
Alexander : 3 yrs
Louisa : 1 yr
1891 Census
Jessie Stimson : Grocer, General : 54 yrs
Henry : Upholsterer : 23 yrs
William : Printer : 20 yrs
Jeremiah Allen : Seaman, RN : 45 yrs
Mary : 37 yrs
William J Elliott : Labourer : 16 yrs
Edward : 9 yrs
Lucy : 6 yrs
Annie J : 8 months
John J Smith : Seaman, RN : 33 yrs
Ellen : 30 yrs
John J : 5 yrs
George : 3 yrs
1901 Census
John Wheller : Beer House Keeper : 48 yrs
Priscilla : 44 yrs
John H : 15 yrs
Lydia : 14 yrs
Florence H : 12 yrs
Richard J : 2yrs
John Knight : Labourer : 36 yrs
1911 Census
Jonathan Cluett : Beer House Keeper : 42 yrs
Walter : 47 yrs
Emily : 44 yrs
Walter : Coachman : 23 yrs
Hetty : General Servant : 18 yrs
Charles : Errand Boy : 15 yrs
Ellen : 13 yrs
14 Broad Street
1861 Census
Harriett Lemon : Earthenware Dealer : 62 yrs
Maria : Dressmaker : 33 yrs
Henry J : Carpenter : 22 yrs
Frederick Proctor : Mariner (Merchant) : 31 yrs
Eliza : 29 yrs
Frederick : 7 yrs
Alexander : 3 yrs
George Harvey : Corporal, Royal Artillery : 36 yrs
Mary : 31 yrs
Mary A : 4 yrs
Sarah : 2 yrs
Thomas Finlay : Sgt of Royal Artillery : 35 yrs
Ellen : 37 yrs
James C : 2 yrs
Sarah A Parsons : Needlewoman : 25 yrs
George Sheridan : Cook : 53 yrs
Mary : 68 yrs
1871 Census
Maria Triggs : Laundress : 56 yrs
Maria : 29 yrs
Helen : Dressmaker : 19 yrs
William Hooker : 54 yrs
Charles Langford : Labourer : 55 yrs
Elizabeth Muston : Merchant Seaman’s Wife : 21 yrs
Thomas : 1 yr
1881 Census
Amelia S Burdett : Music Seller
John B Fisher : Printer Compositor : 17 yrs
Mabel B Burdett : 5 yrs
Matthias Leverett : Mariner : 44 yrs
Ann : 45 yrs
John Hughes : Gunner RA : 26 yrs
Florence : 21 yrs
Alice : 10 months
1891 Census
Amelia Fisher : Lodging House Keeper : 63 yrs
John : Printer : 26 yrs
Mabel Burdett : 16 yrs
Elizabeth Dickens : 2 yrs
Isabella Hodge : 4 yrs
Gertrude : 41 yrs
Portsmouth Evening News : Saturday 27 January 1894
Violin, Banjo and Guitar taught by Miss Burdett, 14 Broad Street.
1901 Census
Amelia Fisher : 74 yrs
John : Printer, Compositor : 33 yrs
Lizzie Dickens : 12 yrs
Annie Rogers : Nurse, Domestic : 34 yrs
William Durrant : Boot Maker : 45 yrs
15 Broad Street
1861 Census
Arthur Moore : Baker : 34 yrs
Mary A Carbury : Housekeeper : 20 yrs
1871 Census
Alfred Heath : Seaman : 26 yrs
Elizabeth : 27 yrs
Thomas Carpenter : Labourer : 52 yrs
Sarah : 49 yrs
Thomas : 12 yrs
Rosina : 6 yrs
Mary Jackman : Merchant Seaman’s Wife : 30 yrs
George : 10 yrs
1881 Census
Thomas Reed : Fruiterer : 55 yrs
Emma : 55 yrs
Thomas : 16 yrs
Herbert : 14 yrs
Jane Dash : 72 yrs
1891 Census
Emily Read : Greengrocer : 66 yrs
1901 Census
Herbert J Reed : Labourer, General : 34 yrs
Mary Ann : 36 yrs
Gertrude E M : 5 yrs
Eva M : 4 yrs
Emily F Cousins : Clerk, Gas Offices : 22 yrs
1911 Census
Willie Augustus Clark : Leading Stoker : 30 yrs
Alice : Stationery Shopkeeper : 31 yrs
William James : 3 yrs
Margaret Ellen : 3 months
Nellie Maud Gooch : Parlourmaid : 17 yrs
Hampshire Telegraph : Friday 25 July 1941
Notice is hereby given that all persons having any claim against the estate of Alice Clark late of No 15 Broad Street in the City of Portsmouth, widow, who died on the 12 day of may, 1941, are hereby required to send particulars thereof in writing to us the undersigned Solicitors for William James Clark of 53 Eastfield Road, Portsmouth and Winifred Alice Greener of 15 Broad Street, the Administrators of the estate and the effects of the above deceased on or before 29th day of September 1941, after which date the Administrators will proceed to distribute the estate having regard to the claims then notified. Dated this 19th day 0f July, 1941. Warner, Richardson, Solicitors, Bishop’s Waltham.
16 Broad Street
1861 Census
John Osgar : Hairdresser & Cook : 32 yrs
Selina : 28 yrs
Angelina : 12 yrs
John S : 8 yrs
Joseph : 4 months
1881 Census
Jane Wilkinson : Straw Hat Maker : 59 yrs
Eliza Warrington : Stay Maker : 16 yrs
17 Broad Street
“Blue Posts”
Hampshire Chronicle : Monday 23 November 1778
Edward and Elizabeth Hunt from Bath, beg leave to inform the public in general and their friends in particular, that they have taken and entered on that well-known and capital inn the Two Blue Posts in Broad Street, and having laid in a large stock of the choicest and most genuine wines, and other liquors, hope by their care and assiduity to merit the continuance of favours from those who have honoured that Inn with their company.
N.B. Neat post chaises with careful drivers to any part of the Kingdom
Hampshire Chronicle : Monday 26 June 1780
Private Ship of War
For sale by the candle, at the Blue Posts Inn, on Tuesday, the 27th inst., 1780, immediately after the sale of the cargo of the Fortuna, advertised in this paper, that remarkable fine ship th e Dunkerquoise, French Privateer, well known by having captured upwards of 40 English vessels, mounted 22 guns on a single deck, almost new, as complete a vessel for the purpose as can be found and supported to be one of the fastest sailing vessels that went out of France; a prize to His Majesty’s ships Emerald and Champion.
Salisbury and Winchester Journal : Monday 20 May 1782
For sale by the candle, at the Blue Posts Inn, on Monday the 27th of may, 1782, at three o’clock in the afternoon.
Sundry ships stores; consisting of standing and running rigging, topmasts, yards, sails, water casks, muskets, cutlasses,, with several other articles, as will be specified in the catalogues, being the equipment of the Tartar brig, privateer, taken on her passage by his Majesty’s Ship, the Arethusa, Sir Richard Pearson, commander.
The stores to be viewed three lawful days previous to the sale, and catalogues to be timely had, by applying to Mr Lindegren, Portsmouth.
NB At the same time will be sold, sundry ships stores and provisions &c., to be viewed above.
Hampshire Chronicle : Monday 5 January 1784
To be sold by auction, at the Blue Posts, by order of the Assignees, in about three weeks, the stock in trade and effects of Mr Andr Lindegren, Jun., a bankrupt; consisting of a new store house, in East Street, holden on a building lease of 59 years; lease of a house, wharf and stores in Broad Street; shares in three sloops, from 40 to 70 tons burthen; two lighters and other craft; about 220 barrels of tar; 200 barrels of Pitch; a large quantity of ships stores; old guns and shot; several new masts and spars; and sundry other goods for home consumption and exportation.
Also a quantity of household furniture, and a most choice collection of sherry, Madeira, Red Ports, Claret, and other wines, in cask and bottles.
The whole will be more particularly expressed in the catalogues. The day of sale will be advertised in this paper in due time, and the catalogues will be delivered on the premises, at the place of sale, and by Matthew Miller and Co. of Gosport.
Salisbury and Winchester Journal : Monday 25 December 1786
For sale by auction, at the Blue Posts Inn, Portsmouth, on Thursday 28th of December 1786 - Two hundred barrels of Archangel Pitch, and one large cask of Lamp Black. The goods to be viewed two days previous to sale, by applying at Mr Lindegren’s office, Portsmouth Point.
Hampshire Chronicle : Monday 3 June 1793
To be sold by auction, by Mr Collins,on Monday the 17th June,1793, at six o’clock in the afternoon, at the Two Blue Posts inn, on the Point at Portsmouth, in the county of Southampton, the several valuable estates following :
Lot 1 : All that large and well accustomed public house, bearing the sign ‘ Lord Hood’s Head’, situate in the square, opposite the Round Tower, on the Point of Portsmouth, now in the occupation of Mr Nathaniel Jackson : and two tenements adjoining now in the occupations of Mrs Connor and others.
Lot 2 : Four tenements fronting into the aforesaid square, one tenement at the back thereof, now in the several occupations of James Squib, Ann Mullins and others.
Lot 3 : All that good accustomed public house, bearing the sign of the ‘Ship Tyger’, fronting into the said square, now in the occupation of Mr David Lewis
Lot 4 : Two double messuages or tenements, adjoining the last lot in Tower Street (no 14 and 15) now in the several occupations of Mrs Byfield and Mrs Monday
Lot 5 : a new brick built double messuage or tenement, adjoining the last lot (no 13) now in the occupation of Mr Michael Burn.
Bristol Mirror : Saturday 28 April 1810
To be sold by public auction, at the Blue Posts Inn, on Thursday, the 3d May, 1810, at twelve o’clock at noon, the following goods;
136 bales of cotton : 955 barrels Turpentine : 49 Pieces of rice : 7 casks Bees-Wax : 10,000 White Oak Hogshead Staves and 73 Hands of tobacco.
Landed from the American ship Huron, from Wilmington, North Carolina.
The whole to be viewed, catalogues to be had, and further particulars known , by application to Day and Phillips, Portsmouth
Public Ledger and daily Advertiser : Monday 27 January 1812
On Friday afternoon, a fire broke out in one of the chambers of the Blue Posts Tavern, on the Point, Portsmouth, which threatened the greatest danger ; but by the prompt exertions of the military and inhabitants, it was got under. The damage is, however, considerable.
Brighton Gazette : 18 November 1830
Observe!!
The Nimrod, new fast coach, to Portsmouth in six hours, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, at ten - route, through Worthing, Arundel, and Chichester, from the Bedford Hotel and orations Coach office, Brighton, and returns the following afternoons, at three o’clock, from The Blue Posts, Broad Street.Saturday 16 January 1841 : Derbyshire Courier
Portsmouth Point - Letter to Editor
Portsmouth Point - was - I say was, for I have not seen it in these twenty-five years - a long street, running from the barriers and drawbridge that separated it from the High Street, till it terminated in a shingly beach up the harbour; and being nothing more than a narrow slip of isolated land, from then derived its name. There was also a sort of purée or by-lane, with an intervening space, which, from its having an old capstan in its centre, was designated Capstan-Square.
A noted spot was the Point in the days of war. There stood the inviting “Blue Posts’, where many a hungry reefer, has enjoyed his tea for two and toast for six. Oh it was delectable sight to witness the eagerness with which the “young gentlemen” regaled themselves; d-ing the waiters, to show that they were real officers, and topping the grandee in extraordinary style, without ht least fear of brought up, all standing, by the first lieutenant.
Dear delightful Blue Posts, how well do I remember your characteristic columns at the entrance, and the snug coffee room on the right hand side of the passage; - happy and joyous have been the hours that I have passed within those walls - many a bleak winter morning have I had charge of the large cutter, and pulled or sailed in from Spithead, shivering with cold, wet, hungry, and fretful. Ordered by the hard-hearted and cruel first lieutenant not to quit the boat myself, nor suffer the men to do so; no sooner did the cutter’s nose grate upon the beach at Sally-port, than I manifested my obedience by lodging the crew at the Duncan’s Head (where as a matter of course, I paid the shot), and then hurrying to the Blue Posts, have found a dozen or more, equally as attentive to duty as myself - luxuriating in the warmth of a glowing fire - sitting over their steaming cups, and swearing big oaths that they submit to no control but that of the captain; for whom, probably, a letter lay by their side, with orders from the first lieutenant that “it should be delivered immediately on landing.”
“Waiter, breakfast! and bear a hand about it,”was the order; and in came the hot rolls, not merely unctuously spread with, for that would hardly have contented a midshipman’s palate, but swimming in butter, to gratify a half-famished appetite, and no fond momma or discreet papa to check their darling in his gorge. Oh the glorious, delicious, melting morsels, how rapidly they were devoured; and ever and anon the room sounded with the demand, “Waiter, more rolls.”
What a history that place record! How many young and ardent aspirants to naval fame have congregated there in the first opening dawn of their glory - from a child of ten years, who fancied his cocked hat and uniform made him a man, to the bold dashing “middy” of twenty, who proudly calculated upon having done “some service to the state.” I can remember many a fine handsome youth, full of eager hope and expectation, longing for his time of servitude to expire, and reckoning up the sum of influence he possessed to obtain a commission from the hard-fisted, patronage-loving first lord of the Admiralty. These were the young men who fearlessly sought danger ”Even in the cannon’s mouth.”; and where are they now? Some I see occasionally, are grey-headed old men, who having gained the desired step, have never risen higher; - lieutenants who toiled amidst the the alternate strifes of storm and battle for some twenty or thirty years, and there they are, lieutenants still; whilst boys, who never smelt powder but in firing a salute, have grasped the coveted distinction, and sport their pair of epaulettes. Others, it is true, are now old post captains, and some few have hoisted their flag, but the greatest portion have swept away into the dark abyss of eternity.
Hampshire Telegraph : Monday 30 October 1837
Capital Inn and Genteel Dwelling House
To be sold by auction, by Mr Peacock, on the premises, on Thursday, the 16th of November, 1837, at three o’clock precisely. All those extensive freehold, compact and valuable premises, known as the Blue Posts Tavern and Hotel, with the Coach and Waggon offices, extensive ware-room, stabling, and out-houses, situate in Broad Street, and also a genteel residence on the Grand Parade, in two Lots:-
Lot 1 : The Blue Posts Tavern and Hotel, a spacious, long established, and well frequented house, advantageously situate for business on the north side of Broad Street; containing on the ground floor, a good coffee room, coach office, bar, bar parlour, tea room, kitchen, larder, scullery, cellarage and offices: on the first and second floors, an excellent dining room, front and back sitting rooms, principal and secondary staircases, with convenient landings, 19 bedrooms, dressing rooms, water closets &c..
The Waggon Department, consists of a bay window front office, a back office fitted with desks, counter, iron safes and presses, comfortable sitting room, sleeping and dressing rooms, an immediate communication with the gateway, and a paved yard completely enclosed with stabling for 20 horses, with lofts over, a lock up coach house,extensive and commodious warehouses, loading shed, cranes, and evert requisite for conducting business on a large scale both by land and water, as the are-rooms open on the Camber, and are capable of affording a quay 88 feet in length, and which, in the event of the formation of Commercial Docks now in contemplation, must prove a most valuable possession; adjoining the gateway, and connected with the Tavern, is a tenement used as a Tap, having a front tap-room, small bar, and five bedrooms &c., completing a street frontage of 88 feet, and running in a straight line backwards 116 feet to the Camber; now in the general occupation of Mr M Hall, and Messrs Pescott and Stanbury, yearly tenants, at the reduced rent of £150
The increasing business of the hotel, and coaching, and the Steam Navigation, under the judicious management of Mr Hall, the extensive London, Bristol and Brighton Waggon Establishment of Messrs Pescott and Stanbury, the tenure, extent and compactness of the premises - the probable establishment of Docks - and the unparalleled local advantages of a war, are circumstances which cannot fail to present to the public, benefits which appear to attach almost exclusively to Portsmouth as the greatest Naval Arsenal in the world. (Lot 2 - see Grand Parade)
Hampshire Advertiser : Saturday 31 July 1847
Henry Mandeville was charged by Mary Jane Rogers, with assaulting her on the 23rd inst.. The complainant lived as servant to Mr Scarlett, at the “Blue Posts Tap”, Broad Street, and the defendant also lived at the same house. On the day in question the complainant told her mistress that “Harry was playing with the nurse-maid, or might have finished his work.” On this he charged her with telling tales on him and threw a tub of water at her head. He was convicted and sentenced to pay a fine of 10s, and 9s costs, or fourteen days’ imprisonment.
Hampshire Telegraph : Saturday 7 August 1847
The following inquest was held before W Cooper Esq, Coroner ; On Saturday last at the Lion and Lamb, Broad Street, on the body of Marianne Emery, aged 27, wife of Mr Emery, of the”Blue Posts Tap,” who had been confined about two months, but had sufficiently recovered to enable her to walk out on the Friday evening. Her husband was dangerously ill ; she was very anxious about him, and had watched by his side, night after night. On Friday night her mother prevailed on her to go to bed with her ; about one o’clock on Saturday morning, at the request of the deceased, her mother went to see how the husband was ; and returning said he was much the same as when deceased had left him. The deceased then sat up in bed, took the child to give it to the breast, when she suddenly made an hysterical noise, and died almost instantly. Mr Garrington, surgeon, who had attended her, examined the body, but found no morbid appearances that could account satisfactorily for the cause of death ; but was of opinion death ensued from natural causes and most probably from sudden syncope. Verdict accordingly
Saturday 4 March 18 1854 : Portsmouth Times and Naval Gazette
Marryatt’s Blue Posts Hotel, Broad Street
Commanding views of Spithead, the Isle of Wight, Motherbank, St Helen’s Roads &c..
W E Alexander
The public will find this house particularly convenient, from its proximity to Victoria Pier, the Custom House, Shipping Agents &c., being comfortable in its arrangements, and moderate in charges.
Railway and Steam Company’s General Depot. Omnibuses, cabs, &c., to and from the railway station
W E Alexander having removed to the above old-established house, respectfully returns thanks to his patrons during the past ten years, and trust by strict attention, with moderate charges to merit a continuance of the same.
1861 Census : “Blue Posts”
Henry Suter : Office Clerk : 55 yrs
living with Harriett at 3 Mitchell’s Court, light porter on railway;
1871 living with Harriett at alms houses7 Anerley Terrace;
Harriett : 58 yrs
Harriett S Coe : 32 yrs
Lydia H : 4 yrs
Mary E : 2 months
Robert Harris : Ostler : 46 yrs
Elizabeth : 41 yrs
James Tyler : Stoker RN : 24 yrs
Anna : 25 yrs
Wednesday 11 May 1870
Great Fire at Portsmouth
At about 2 o’clock on Saturday morning a waterman named Peter Smith, residing at West Street,, was passing the Blue Posts, public house, Broad street, and saw smoke issuing from the bar doors. He knocked tat the door, rang the bell and shouted fire, when Mr William Miles, landlord, and his son, James Miles, came to the door. An alarm was raised and Mr Inspector Hood, and Police-Sergeant Porter went to the place with the hose and reel, which were fixed to a hydrant in Broad Street , opposite the house, but twenty minutes elapsed before a supply of water could be obtained. In a few minutes the house was in flames. The borough engine was sent for, and Inspector Reed, from Portsea, arrived with the hose from that place, which was fixed to a plug in West Street, but there was not sufficient of water then. The borough engine, when it came, was placed in the Baltic wharf, where a good supply of water was obtained from the Camber. The Royal Artillery, with their engine, came to the spot, and played from the round Tower, The 46th Regiment came and played form Tower Alley. The flames spread rapidly, and in spite of all exertions, they gained the mastery in a quarter of an hour, and the house was entirely gutted. Mr Miles states that about 1.15 am he put the gas out and went to bed, leaving the fire in the bar, and a towel in front of a chair before it. All the inmates of the house got out safe, and went to 77 High Street, where they were hospitably entertained. The house is the property of Mr A Nance JP and is not insured. Mr Miles is insured for stock, furniture, clothes etc, in the London, Liverpool, and Globe Fire Office, for £500, but the damage he has sustained is £600. About ten horses and several cabs were kept in the yard adjoining the house, but these were safely got out. The Blue Posts was one of the oldest houses in the town. It was an inn frequented by officers of the royal navy as far back as the time when , after his great fight as merchant captain with the Sallee pirates, received his commission from King James II : but obtained its highest popularity among the junior officers of the navy at the time of Duncan and Nelson. It was built in 1613 and a huge porch at the front entrance, removed many years ago, was supported by two columns at its outer end, which were always kept painted bright blue. Of late years two columns of very modest proportions on each side of the dilapidated doorway have done duty for the more imposing columns of ancient times.
Peter Smith, living with wife Catherine at 5 Albion Place, West Street, Mariner, 34 yrs. (1871 Census - West Street)
1881 Census
Antonio Petracca : Confectioner : 26 yrs
Josephine : 23 yrs
Henrietta : 2 yrs
Joseph : 10 months
Vincent Ditolla : Travelling Musician : 28 yrs
Frances : 23 yrs
Guiseppe Pompa : Travelling Musician : 33 yrs
Prudenca : 30 yrs
Guiseppe : 2 yrs
1891 Census
Antoine Petracca : Ice Cream Maker : 35 yrs
Josephina : 33 yrs
Henrietta : 12 yrs
Joseph : 10 yrs
Bertie : 8 yrs
Mary : 6 yrs
Anthony : 5 yrs
Caroline : 3 yrs
Frank : 1 yr
1901 Census
Antonio Petracca : Confectioner, Shop Keeper, Baker : 46 yrs
Josephine : 43 yrs
Joseph : Music Teacher : 20 yrs
Marie : Corset Maker, Stays : 16 yrs
Thomas : 15 yrs
Caroline : 13 yrs
Lily : 5 yrs
1911 Census
Antonio Petracca : Confectionary : 56 yrs
Josephine : Assisting in Business : 53 yrs
Henrietta : 32 yrs
John Herbert : : Army : 28 yrs
Maria Virginia : Corset Maker : 26 yrs
Caroline : 23 yrs
Lily : Corset Maker : 15 yrs
Portsmouth Evening News : Wednesday 10 August 1938
In November, 1800, two military officers, whose names I purposely omit, because their relatives are alive today, agreed to settle a dispute, by the arbitration of the pistol, so early on the morning of a day in 1800 they went, quite alone, to a narrow passage behind the Blue Posts in Broad Street. A distance of about ten paces was stepped out, and they fired simultaneously, but neither was hit. With a second shot one of them was mortally wounded, and his body lies today in the ground around the Garrison Church. The victor was tried at the following Assizes at Winchester, found guilty of manslaughter, fined £50, and sent to prison for six months, but he was released after nine weeks confinement.
Portsmouth Evening News : Tuesday 12 November 1938
Officers were Lieutenant Stapleton and Ensign Grainger.
Ensign Grainger died.
In those days it was considered quite the gentlemanly thing to kill your man, and the Law turned its blind eye to the offence whenever it could.
18 Broad Street
1861 Census
William Wickendon : Ship Agent : 59 yrs
Christina Wright : Fruit Shop Keeper : 45 yrs
Kate : School Assistant : 18 yrs
Harry : Clerk to Farrier : 16 yrs
Ellen : 14 yrs
Emma : 12 yrs
Maria Johnson : Attendant on Ships : 58 yrs
1871 Census
Charles Groom : Sail Maker, Master : 34 yrs
1881 & 1891 46-42 Broad, Master Sailmaker;
1863 married Amelia Ann Howard at St Thomas’s;
Amelia : 27 yrs
Charles H : 6 yrs
Ann Hammond : Servant : 19 yrs
Portsmouth Evening News : Saturday 30 October 1886
5s Reward - Lost, Tuesday 26th inst., Broad Street, Gilded Silver Filigree Brooch. Finder returning same to Mrs Groom, Broad Street will receive the above reward.
1891 Census
H G Sayby : Coppersmith’s Assistant : 55 yrs
Elizabeth : 55 yrs
Herbert Fielder : Engineer, Engine Maker : 29 yrs
1901 Census
William B Higgs : Manager, Marine Engineering Works : 38 yrs
Kate L : 37 yrs
William F : 9 yrs
Wilfred B : 5 yrs
Evelyn E Cooper : General Servant : 21 yrs
19 Broad Street
Portsmouth Times and Naval Gazette : Saturday 20 June 1857
For sale -No 19 Broad Street
All those extensive business premises, being well adapted for mercantile purposes, having large and substantial stores adjoining at the rear, close to the water side
1861 Census
James M Wilkinson : Hat Manufacturer : 37 yrs
Jane : 40 yrs
Jane S : 20 yrs
Sarah J : 18 yrs
Charles : Telegraphist : 14 yrs
Edward : 8 yrs
William : 5 yrs
Charlotte : 2 yrs
James M : Telegraphist : 16 yrs
Mary A Nelthorpe : 50 yrs
Mary A M : 30 yrs
Letitia : 28 yrs
Elizabeth : 19 yrs
George A : 15 yrs
William Smith : Waterman : 40 yrs
Sarah : 36 yrs
William : 12 yrs
1881 Census
Clara Tollervy : Butcheress : 40 yrs
Mary : 17 yrs
Charlie : 19 yrs
Fanny : 16 yrs
1891 Census
Clara Tollervey : Butcher : 50 yrs
Charles : Butcher : 24 yrs
Mary : Living on own Means : 19 yrs
Portsmouth Evening News : Monday 23 March 1891
Some comfortable houses to let in Broad Street, Somers Road, good garden, back entrance, rent moderate. Apply 19 Broad Street.
1901 Census
Mary C Tollervey : Living on Own Means : 70 yrs
Mary M : 12 yrs
1911 Census
Charles Tollervey : Butcher : 34 yrs
Mary : Private Means : 30 yrs
Portsmouth Evening News : Saturday 24 February 1934
Mr Charles Joseph Tollervey. of 19 Broad Street, who died on January 11 last, left £4,607 11s 9d., net personalty £3,667 3s 4d. Probate has been granted to William James Quarrell, of 6 Harrow Road, Southsea, milk roundsman, the sole executor.
20 Broad Street
Hampshire Telegraph : Monday 18 April 1836
Large and valuable stock of ironmongery, braziery &c., - Mr J N Robinson begs to announce that he has received instructions from the Executor of the late Mr William Love, of 20 Broad Street, Ironmonger, Brazier &c., to sell by public auction early in the next month, the whole of the stock in trade. Particulars in next week’s paper.
1861 Census
John Latton : Carpenter & Joiner : 42 yrs
Caroline : 40 yrs
John W : 15 yrs
Thomas T : Shop Boy : 18 yrs
George J : 9 yrs
Lewis A : 6 yrs
Augustus A : 4 yrs
Francis R : 3 yrs
Harriett : 1 yr
Mary J Sherlock : House Servant : 16 yrs
Jane Brunt : Nurse Girl : 14 yrs
1871 Census
William Wickenden : Shipping Agent : 69 yrs
1861 living at 18 Broad St, widower, ship agent;
Christiana Wright : Housekeeper : 60 yrs
Charles Frampton : Fish Salesman : 26 yrs
Caroline : 28 yrs
Caroline Osborne : 8 yrs
21 Broad Street
Salisbury and Winchester Journal : Monday 6 July 1772
Portsmouth, 21 Broad Street, Point
To be sold, ay and under prime cost, the remaining part of the stock-in-trade of the late Mr Samuel Dawson, consisting of mercery, woollen and linen drapery, hosiery, haberdashery, millinery and slopes.
NB : All persons having any demands on the estate of the said late Mr Dawson, are desired to transmit an account thereof to his widow and executrix, Mrs Hannah Dawson immediately. And all persons indebted to the estate, are desired to pay their respective debts forthwith, otherwise they will be sued for the same.
1861 Census
James Fry : Shipwright : 53 yrs
Elizabeth : 57 yrs
George Roberts : Egg Merchant : 40 yrs
Virginie : 38 yrs
Hannah : 14 yrs
George : 12 yrs
Selina : 9 yrs
Clarissa : 4 yrs
1871 Census
James Tayler : Ship Chandler : 53 yrs
Maria : 47 yrs
James : Ship Chandler’s Assistant : 26 yrs
William : Merchant Seaman : 24 yrs
Maria : 22 yrs
George : Shipwright : 20 yrs
Sarah : Assistant to Governess : 18 yrs
Abraham : Shipping Agent’s Clerk : 18 yrs
Elizabeth : 15 yrs
Jane : 13 yrs
Robert : 11 yrs
John : 9 yrs
Harry : 6 yrs
George Scarrott : Sail Maker : 20 yrs
Jane Garod : Barmaid : 28 yrs
Augusta Beale (Adopted) : 4 yrs
Ellen B (Adopted) : 3 yrs
1881 Census
Sarah Owen : Income from Sons : 64 yrs
Louisa : Draper’s Assistant : 21 yrs
Harry : Watchmaker : 23 yrs
1891 Census
Unoccupied
Portsmouth evening News : Thursday 19 March 1891
To Tailoresses - Good buttonholers and binders wanted. Apply 21 Broad Street
1901 Census
John Golding : Engine Fitter’s Labourer : 46 yrs
Louisa : 44 yrs
Hannah : Parlourmaid : 22 yrs
Florence : Housemaid : 17 yrs
Joseph : 13 yrs
James Stafford : Errand Boy : 13 yrs
Thomas Arlie : Warehouseman : 43 yrs
1911 Census
George Stockwell : Seaman, Fishing : 61 yrs
Louisa : 56 yrs
Lilian Alice Slape : Shorthand Typist : 20 yrs
22 Broad Street
1861 Census
Edwin Knott : Sailmaker : 28 yrs
1881 living at 64 Broad St with Ellen, master sailmaker;
Ellen : 30 yrs
Sarah : 63 yrs
George : 5 yrs
Ellen : 4 yrs
Edwin : 3 yrs
Edgar : 1 yr
Mary Wilson : Household Servant : 16 yrs
Theopholus Pellatt : Mast & Block Maker : 25 yrs
Elizabeth : 22 yrs
Theopholus H : 3 yrs
Elizabeth : 1 yr
23 Broad Street
1871 Census
“Peabody Store”
John Smith : Licensed Victualler : 41 yrs
1881 Census
William H Hooper : Fish Salesman : 32 yrs
Jane : 29 yrs
William H : 10 yrs
George W : 8 yrs
Albert E : 6 yrs
Frederick J : 2 yrs
Eliza Mason : General Servant : 23 yrs
Arthur Lavill : Meat Contractor : 39 yrs
Emily : 40 yrs
Frederick J : Wheelwright : 18 yrs
Mary Gorman : General Servant : 20 yrs
Portsmouth Evening News : Monday 5 June 1882
Wanted - General servant, good. Apply 23 Broad Street
1891 Census
William Hooper : Fish Salesman : 42 yrs
Jane : 39 yrs
William H : Fishmonger : 20 yrs
George W : Fishmonger : 18 yrs
J Albert S : Brass Finisher’s Apprentice : 16 yrs
James A : 12 yrs
Jessie Rolls : General Servant : 12 yrs
Emily Pelham : General Servant : 16 yrs
Portsmouth Evening News : Saturday 27 February 1892
Wanted - General Servant, thorough good, wanted. plain cooking.
Mrs H., 23 Broad Street
Thursday 16 March 1893
St Bernards Cricket Club - The secretary is desirous of arranging matches with other junior clubs, average age 14.
F Hooper, 23 Broad Street.
1901 Census
William H Hooper : Fish Salesman : 52 yrs
Jane : 49 yrs
1911 Census
Alfred Pottinger : Motor Engineer : 30 yrs
Elizabeth : 28 yrs
William Brimecome : Retired Bargeman : 69 yrs
Charles : Coal heaver : 35 yrs
Alice : 21 yrs
Nellie : 8 yrs
Frank Merrell : Engine Fitter : 33 yrs
24 Broad Street
1861 Census
Hester Damp : 51 yrs
Fanny : 29 yrs
Mary J : 27 yrs
Ellen : 22 yrs
William : Shop Man : 20 yrs
Alice : 8 yrs
1871 Census
Hester Damp : Ironmonger : 61 yrs
Fanny : 40 yrs
Mary : 38 yrs
Thomas : Draper’s Shop Man : 24 yrs
Alice : 18 yrs
1881 Census
(including numbers 22, 20,18)
Herbert Edward Vosper : Marine Engineer emp 55 hands : 30 yrs
Fanny : 29 yrs
Beatrice : 8 yrs
Erdine : 5 yrs
Mabel : 3 yrs
Maud : 2 yrs
Mary Sawyer : Governess : 17 yrs
Fanny Baker : General Servant : 25 yrs
Portsmouth Evening News : Wednesday 10 October 1883
Steam Trial : The tank vessel ‘Pelter’ having undergone extensive repairs at at Mr Read’s Ship Building Yard, Inner camber, went out of harbour yesterday morning for a trial of her machinery over the measured mile in Stokes Bay. The results were considered highly satisfactory, being better than on any previous occasion. Messrs Vosper and Co, engineers, of Broad Street, were entrusted by Mr Read with the repairs to the engines and boiler.
Portsmouth Evening News : Saturday 1 June 1889
Wanted, an Improver and an Apprentice to the Coppersmithing ; also a good moulder.
Vosper & C0, Broad Street.
Portsmouth Evening News : Wednesday 13 December 1905
“Vospers”
At the request of local motorists we have opened a repair department, with commodious garage, having all the latest improvements, adjoining our old established works in Broad Street, and any repairs will be attended to promptly and expeditiously by thoroughly experienced workmen.
Hampshire Telegraph : Friday 18 March 1927
Messrs Vosper and Co Ltd., of 18 - 36 Broad Street, were summoned for using an unlicensed motor lorry on the highway. A representative of the firm pleaded guilty, and said the lorry was used for welding jobs. They had carried out work at the Floating Bridge, when they were asked to do a job nearby. They took the risk in taking the lorry on the highway, and were caught. Owing to the small amount of welding work to be done it was not worth paying a heavy amount for the licence. As a matter of fact, the work had now been closed down, as it it did not pay. The Magistrates, in imposing a fine of 35, said they were dealing leniently with the defendants.
25 Broad Street
Hampshire Telegraph : Monday 1 February 1830
To be disposed of by private contract. A stationery business, situated in one of the most public streets in Portsmouth, with a comfortable freehold dwelling house, offices and store attached thereto, which may be converted into a printing office, the Bookbinding Establishment. The furniture can, if agreed on, be taken at a valuation. Immediate possession will be given, and part of the purchase money main remain on mortgage. If required, also, another freehold dwelling house adjoining.
For further particulars, apply to G L Hambergh, 25 Broad Street, who has likewise for sale,1100 French Burr Stones, and twenty tons Plaster of Paris, of the best qualities, on most reasonable terms.
Hampshire Advertiser : Saturday 11 August 1849
James Hoar, charged with being concealed in the dwelling house of Thomas Tollervey, butcher, Broad Street (1841 census) on the 3rd instant, with intent to commit a felony, was sentenced to three months imprisonment with hard labour in the borough gaol.
1861 Census
George H Tollervey : Butcher : 34 yrs
Harriett A : 30 yrs
Mary H : 6 yrs
Thomas P : 4 yrs
Fanny M : 2 yrs
Charles J : 2 months
Mary A : Governess : 36 yrs
Clara : 32 yrs
1871 Census
Mary Tollervey : School Mistress : 50 yrs
Clara : Butcher’s Shop Woman : 47 yrs
Mary H : 15 yrs
Fanny C : 12 yrs
1881 Census
William John Keemer : Marine Store Dealer : 41 yrs
1871 living at 9 King St, Alverstoke, greengrocer;
1891 living at 67 St Vincent St, Portsea, shoemaker;
Margaret : Store Assistant : 40 yrs
William J : 11 yrs
1891 Census
Unoccupied
1901 Census
Mary Bailey : Laundress : 55 yrs
Henry : Riveter (Ship) : 30 yrs
Sarah Griffiths : 32 yrs
Henry Pearman : 4 yrs
Norah : 5 yrs
1911 Census
Mary Bailey : 65 yrs
Henry : Ship Plate Riveter : 40 yrs
Sarah Griffiths : 42 yrs
Arthur : Harbour Man : 45 yrs
Norah Pearman : 15 yrs
Harry : Newsboy : 14 yrs
Ruby Griffiths : 9 yrs
Beatrice : 8 yrs
Bessie : 7 yrs
Ralph : 4 yrs
Henry Bailey Burridge : 2 yrs
26 Broad Street
Hampshire Chronicle : Monday 17 December 1781
East India Warehouse. Mr Young from London, with all sorts of India Muslins, which have lately been seized and taken prizes, and are now selling by commission, wholesale and retail, cheaper by twenty per cent, than ever before sold in England, and a great many articles fifty per cent, at a large shop, No 26 Broad Street.
1861 Census
John Abrahams : Bargeman : 26 yrs
Mary A : 24 yrs
John : 2 yrs
Henry : 2 months
1881 Census
George Porter : Labourer in Factory : 65 yrs
Louisa : 62 yrs
1891 Census
John Hewitt : Stoker & Driver, Stationary Engine : 49 yrs
Mary : 40 yrs
Frank E : 11 yrs
Clara E : 8 yrs
Arthur W : 4 yrs
Annie F : 1 yr
1901 Census
William Kelsey : Stoker & Driver, Stationary Engine : 30 yrs
Lily K : 29 yrs
Lily L M : 11 yrs
William : 9 yrs
George R : 4 yrs
Herbert J : 1 yr
1911 Census
Thomas Mills : Stationary Engine Man : 25 yrs
May : 24 yrs
Thomas Edwin : 18 months
Joseph : Electrician Wireman : 22 yrs
27 Broad Street
Hampshire Chronicle : Monday 18 April 1785
To be sold by auction for the benefit of the creditors, at the Fountain Inn, in the High Street, on Monday the 18th day of this instant April, at six o’clock in the evening; A valuable freehold estate, consisting of a substantial built dwelling house, desirably situated in in the centre and on the east side of the Broad Street, on the Point, being No 27, and late in the occupation of Mr Atkins, Linen-Draper; containing on the ground floor, a large shop in front 17 feet by 19 feet four inches, with counters and fixtures; a back room 12 feet three inches by 12 feet four inches; on the second floor, bed chambers and closets, and four upper rooms; a kitchen with a room over it, large paved yard, with a jank under it; pump, and outhouses adjoining the dwelling house, all conveniently fitted up with proper fixtures, the whole lately built and in good repair. A purchaser may have immediate possession.
A view and further particulars may be had by applying to Mr John Heckley, grocer, Mr William Bedford, merchant, and Mr Henry Garret, wine merchant, creditors and trustees of the estate and effects of Mr George Toop, or of Mr Joseph Bettesworth, attorney at law, Portsmouth Common, their solicitor.
If required, £5 or £600 of the present mortgage money may remain.
Hampshire Telegraph : Monday 4 July 1803
To be sold by private contract, the very desirable freehold dwelling house, No 27, on the north side and most elegant part of Broad Street : comprising on the ground floor, a very covenient and spacious counting house, parlour, paved yard, kitchen and offices, with a servant’s bedroom over : on the first floor, a very handsome drawing room and bed chamber : and, on the attic storey, three bedrooms. The above premises are admirably situated for mercantile business, from their contiguity to the custom-house and to the water, Immediate possession will be given, and a considerable amount of the purchase money may, if required, remain on mortgage, at five per cent interest.
Further particulars
may be known by applying to Mr Scarlett or Mr Callaway, Solicitor.
1861 Census
Richard W Stokes : Rate Collector : 47 yrs
Jane : 30 yrs
Saturday 2 May 1868 : Portsmouth Times and Naval Gazette
South of England Cork and Isinglass Manufactory
27 Broad Street
J W Barnaby begs to return thanks for the patronage hitherto received, and to inform his friends and the public generally that he has taken into partnership Mr Daycock, and that and that the business will in future be conducted under the firm of Barnaby, Daycock & Co in the above spacious and most convenient premises, which have been thoroughly renovated, and adapted for the extensive manufacture of all kinds of corks, Isinglass &c..
Messrs Barnaby, Daycock and Co being well acquainted with both businesses, are now prepared to receive and execute all orders entrusted to them, and hope by strict attention to business, and moderate prices, to merit a continuance of public support.
1871 Census
Margaret Barnaby : Cork Merchant’s Wife : 35 yrs
1881 Census
William J Elliott : Waterman : 35 yrs
1871 living at 7 Tower St, mariner;
1861 living at 2 Aylett’s Court, 15 yr old waterman;
1851 living as a 5 yr old lodger with Elizabeth & George Webb in East St
Mary : 29 yrs
Laura J : 10 yrs
William J : 6 yrs
Henry Gowers : Travelling Musician : 43 yrs
Mary A : 31 yrs
Henry W : 13 yrs
Elizabeth : 11 yrs
Kate : 5 yrs
Robert Taw : Waterman : 31 yrs
Amelia : 29 yrs
Robert E : 7 yrs
Rhoda : 5 yrs
Harriett F : 2 yrs
1891 Census
Joseph P Kemp : Cork Cutter : 38 yrs
Mary F : Certificated Teacher : 39 yrs
Clara M : Housekeeper : 16 yrs
George E : Telegraph Messenger : 15 yrs
Flora M : 12 yrs
Bessie H : 9 yrs
Emma E : 8 yrs
Alfred E : 5 yrs
Frederick C : 2 yrs
Edward Main : Waterman : 74 yrs
Douglas Moffat : Engine Fitter : 29 yrs
Eliza E : 23 yrs
Alice Lillian : 4 yrs
William : 1 yr
1901 Census
Joseph Kemp : Cork Cutter : 48 yrs
Mary F : Teacher, Board School : 49 yrs
George E : Stamper, Post Office : 25 yrs
Flora M : Machinist, Corsets and Stays : 22 yrs
Bessie M : Housekeeper : 19 yrs
Emma E : Draper’s Assistant : 18 yrs
Alfred E : Shipwright’s Apprentice : 15 yrs
Frederick C : 12 yrs
Lillian : 5 yrs
Percy E : 2 yrs
George McKenzie : Waterman, Barge : 67 yrs
Henry : Waterman : 65 yrs
1911 Census
Joseph Paxton Kemp : Cork Cutter : 59 yrs
Mary Fry : Elementary School Teacher : 60 yrs
Alfred Edward : Shipwright : 25 yrs
Frederick Charles : Shipwright : 23 yrs
Lillian Grace : 16 yrs
Percy Edgar : 12 yrs
Fred Charlie Bowman : Engine Room Artificer : 33 yrs
Florence Mary : 32 yrs
Roy Kemp : 2 yrs
Olive Mary Main : 31 yrs
Fred Garside : Railway Porter : 29 yrs
Bessie Norah : 29 yrs
Florence Beatrice : 6 yrs
Doris Norah : 3 yrs
Gladys Claire : 1 yr
Portsmouth Evening News : Saturday 9 September 1922
Wednesday September 13th, 1922, at 6.30 pm, Bowler and Blake are in receipt of instructions to sell by auction the spacious dwelling house, 27 Broad Street, having on the ground floor: front room, back sitting room, large wash-house and copper, cellar, yard and wc. On the first floor: 3 excellent bedrooms. On the top floor: 4 bedrooms. There is a frontage to Broad Street of 19ft or thereabouts, and gas is laid on to two rooms: together with the site of a former store, 40 ft x 17 ft or thereabouts. With access to West Street, suitable for a garage or for building another store.
Portsmouth Evening News : Monday 21 September 1925
Edward Williams, 65 a coal porter of Broad Street, pleaded not guilty to a charge of stealing from the doorway of 44 High Street, a bottle containing a pint of milk, value 7d, the property of H R White & Co, of Brooklands Dairy, but he magistrates found the case proved, and fined him £1, or in default 15 days’ imprisonment. The prisoner was refused time in which to pay the fine.
Portsmouth Evening News : Saturday 24 March 1934
Arthur Williams (43), 27 Broad Street, a pensioner, was remanded for a week on bail on a charge of obtaining by false pretences and with intent to defraud 15s from Sydney Godfrey on February 14
28 Broad Street
Hampshire Telegraph : Monday 13 May 1844
To be sold by auction by Robinson and Son, at the Bush Hotel, Southsea, on Thursday, the 16th day of May, 1844, at six for seven o’clock in the evening precisely, by order of the Devisees in Trust for sale under the will of Mr George Richards, deceased, those desirable and valuable freehold business premises and family dwelling house, double fronted shop, store and appurtenances, in the the middle and number 28 Broad Street, Point,, having an extensive range of frontage in Broad Street and in the occupation of Mr Edward Cross and Mrs Burridge.
1861 Census
George Cook : Fruiterer & Fishmonger : 22 yrs
Elizabeth : 21 yrs
Emily : 1 yr
Naomi : 10 days
Mary A Mosey : Domestic Servant : 13 yrs
Susannah Harrison : Monthly Nurse : 49 yrs
William Camp : Mason : 52 yrs
Charlotte : Dressmaker : 14 yrs
George : Porter at Floating Bridge : 23 yrs
Maria : 22 yrs
Henry : 2 months
Mary J Smith : Seaman’s Wife : 27 yrs
Elizabeth Main : Housemaid : 18 yrs
William Lapthorn : Sailmaker : 44 yrs
Jane : 42 yrs
James : Sailmaker’s Apprentice : 17 yrs
Mary J : 21 yrs
Matilda : 7 yrs
Emily J : 6 yrs
Havrell : 3 yrs
Maria Canes : 20 yrs
Mary Rose : 77 yrs
Saturday 18 July 1868 : Portsmouth Times and Naval Gazette
William Hooper
28 Broad Street
Optician and Nautical Warehouse
Opera, field, telescope, and other glasses, warranted at London prices.
Instruments cleaned and repaired.
Yacht and ships’ brass work of every description made and repaired
1871 Census
William Hooper : Optician, Brass Finisher : 44 yrs
Emma : 40 yrs
James : Brass Finisher’s Assistant : 20 yrs
Alfred : Brass Finisher’s Assistant : 18 yrs
Kate : 16 yrs
Ellen : 13 yrs
Emma : 13 yrs
Frederick : 11 yrs
Mary : 9 yrs
Hannah : 6 yrs
Ruth : 3 yrs
29 Broad Street
Hampshire Telegraph : Monday 5 September 1803
To be sold by auction by Mr Eastman, at the Star and Garter Tavern, on the Point, on Wednesday the 21 st day of September 1803, at seven o’clock in the evening, unless sooner disposed of by private contract, of which timely notice will be given, all that messuage or dwelling house, being at no 29, situate in Broad Street, on the Point, and now in the possession of Mr George Kingsford, the proprietor; comprising a good shop, with two bow windows, a parlour behind the same, a drawing room, and five bedrooms, a drying loft, kitchen and wash-house, a good dry cellar, a large water tank, &c.. The commanding situation for trade on the before mentioned premises, needs no encomium, neing nearly opposite the Bath square, and not far from Point Beach.
For particulars enquire of Mr Eastman, St George’s Square, Portsea, or of the proprietor, on the premises. NB - a purchaser may have immediate possession, and be accommodated with part of the money on mortgage, if required.
Monday 2 November 1818
To be sold by auction by Mr Collins on the premises on Monday November the 2d, and following days; household furniture, a counting desk with bookshelves; of Mr Joseph Burridge, ship chandler, No 29 Broad Street.
1871 Census
William Lapsham : Sail Maker & Ship Chandler : 53 yrs
Jane : 51 yrs
James : Sail Maker : 26 yrs
Augusta : 21 yrs
Matilda : 17 yrs
Emily : 16 yrs
Harriett : 13 yrs
Maria Cains : 30 yrs
1881 Census
John T Crampton : Coal Merchant : 28 yrs
Harriett : 30 yrs
Harriet Frost : 66 yrs
Jane Hayes : General Servant : 16 yrs
1891 Census
Unoccupied
1901 Census
William Lucas : Sail Maker : 54 yrs
Ada G : 29 yrs
Sidney E : Sail Maker : 23 yrs
Nellie E : 21 yrs
Blanche H : Dressmaker : 17 yrs
Nettie E : Tailoress : 15 yrs
Thomas R : Sail Maker’s Boy : 13 yrs
Ida G : 11 yrs
Ruby W : 9 yrs
1911 Census
Ada G Lucas : 39 yrs
Nellie E : 31 yrs
Reggie Thomas : Sailmaker : 23 yrs
Ida G : Tailoress : 21 yrs
Ruby W : Tailoress : 19 yrs
Portsmouth Evening News : Saturday 6 May 1922
On Wednesday May 24th, 1922, Bowler and Blake are in receipt of instructions to sell by auction at an early date, 29 Broad Street. Solicitors, Messrs Bramsdon & Childs, 10 High Street
Hampshire Telegraph : Friday 7 September 1928
An accident in which the brothers A L Lucas and William Lucas, sons of Mr W G Lucas, sailmaker of Broad Street, were concerned, happened during a race under the auspices of the Portsmouth Sailing Club, off Clarence Pier, on Saturday afternoon. The two young men were sailing a 14 ft dinghy in a heavy sea when it overturned. Mr Ayres who was piloting another dinghy single-handed at once went to their rescue at great risk to himself and succeeded in getting the two men aboard. The RAF launch and speed boat also hurried to the rescue but were not required. Mr Knighton salved the capsized boat and towed it to the beach with one of the “round the harbour” motor boats. Messrs Lucas desires to thank Mr Ayres for his prompt action.
30 Broad Street
1861 Census
Edmund Gray : Painter & Plumber : 27 yrs
Alice : 61 yrs
Harriett Lawlee : 65 yrs
Ellen Chase : 22 yrs
1871 Census
Edmund Gray : Painter (emp 5 men) : 38 yrs
Clara : 25 yrs
Eva : 5 yrs
Mabel : 3 yrs
Harry : 1 yr
Matilda Lankaster : Land Owner : 38 yrs
Eliza Messen : Servant : 17 yrs
1881 Census
Robert Harris : Ostler : 65 yrs
Elizabeth : 61 yrs
William Lovel : Coasting Mariner : 58 yrs
Jane : 57 yrs
Emily : 15 yrs
Walter : 11 yrs
Frank : 6 yrs
Henry Taw : Coasting Mariner : 25 yrs
Emma : 23 yrs
Emma : 3 yrs
Henrietta : 3 months
31 Broad Street
1841 Census
“India House”
Charles Frames : Grocer : 40 yrs
William : 9 yrs
Elizabeth : 6 yrs
Clementine : 5 yrs
Elizabeth Palmer : 25 yrs
Ann Funnell : 20 yrs
1861 Census
William Reckman : Grocer : 40 yrs
Charlotte : 66 yrs
Edwin Budd : Grocer’s Assistant : 20 yrs
Maria Reeves : House Servant : 32 yrs
1871 Census
Unoccupied
1881 Census
Frank Owen : Sail Maker & Fish Merchant : 31 yrs
Mary A : 28 yrs
1891 Census
Frederick Santillo : Cork Cutter : 43 yrs
Emy J : Shop Keeper : 43 yrs
Alfred E : 9 yrs
Hampshire Telegraph : Saturday 9 January 1892
Emily Kate White, alias Kate Howard, 60 Charwoman, was indicted for the theft of 5lbs of bacon, value 4/1, the property of Frederick Santillo, and also a bladder of lard and a jar of jam, value 6s, belonging to Walter Harvey. Mr Bovill Smith prosecuted. Prosecutors are grocers, carrying on business in Broad Street, and in respect of the first charge, which alone was gone into, it was stated that prisoner was seen helping herself to the bacon by Mrs Santillo, who asked her what she was doing, and was told,”I’m robbing you.” Mrs Santillo sought to detain her, but she escaped, only to be arrested in the street later on, with the proceeds of the other robbery concealed beneath her dress. Prisoner, who had previously convicted of felony, pleaded that she was drunk at the time, and had no recollection of what she did. Sentenced to three months hard labour.
1901 Census
John Anderson : Grocer : 44 yrs
Harriett : 40 yrs
Harriett : 14 yrs
Thomas ; 12 yrs
John : 3 yrs
May 1 yr
Stephen : 9 yrs
1911 Census
John Anderson : Grocer : 57 yrs
Harriett Maria : 49 yrs
Harriett Louisa Hawkins : 24 yrs
May Anderson : 11 yrs
Stephen : 10 yrs
Olive : 9 yrs
Alfred : 7 yrs
Robert Redward : 3 yrs
Portsmouth Evening News : Saturday 5 March 1932
Monday 21st March 1932, sale of investment properties in Portsmouth, Field and Palmer are instructed to sell by auction on the above date, at 6.30 pm :-
31 Broad Street
32 Broad Street
Hampshire Advertiser : Saturday 30 May 1846
John Fogwill, who has several times been an inmate of our borough gaol, was charged with obtaining two pair of woman’s boots from the shop of Mrs Loveless, Broad Street, by false pretences, on Tuesday last. The prisoner went to the prosecutrix’s shop on the above day in the name of his brother, Mr Fogwill of Broad Street, and obtained two pairs of boots, stating they were for a customer who was waiting, and that his brother would call in a few minutes and pay for the same. He subsequently sold one pair to a broker in Portsea, and pawned the other at Miss Blackshell’s. Committed for trial at the Sessions.
1861 Census
William Fogwell : Boot Maker : 34 yrs
Mary A : 32 yrs
William : 9 yrs
Harry : 8 yrs
Frank : 6 yrs
Walter : 4 yrs
Allen : 3 yrs
Annie 1 yr
Elizabeth Harbone : House Servant : 22 yrs
1871 Census
William Fogwill : Shoemaker (emp 3 men) : 44 yrs
Mary A : 42 yrs
Harry : Draper’s Apprentice : 18 yrs
Frank : Lawyer’s Clerk : 16 yrs
Walter : Brewer’s Clerk : 14 yrs
Allan : 13 yrs
Annie : 11 yrs
Robert : 9 yrs
Jane Davis : Servant, Domestic : 23 yrs
1881 Census
Eugene Suiter : Seaman, Coasting seaman : 33 yrs
Helen : 29 yrs
Florence M : 4 yrs
Duglas : 2 yrs
Harold : 1 month
Maria Triggs : Laundress : 67 yrs
Maria : Laundress : 39 yrs
Chichester Observer : Saturday 10 September 1938
The death of Mr Allan Fogwell, aged 80 years, occurred at his home, 3 Monks Hill, Westbourne, on Sunday. Mr Fogwell had been ailing for some 18 months. For many years he conducted a boot-mender’s shop in Broad Street, during which time he visited Westbourne for weekends. After his retirement, however, he cam to, and at the time of his death had resided there for some twenty years. He was a member in Portsmouth of of the Oddfellows, but was not associated with any local organisation in Westbourne.
At the age of 74, he married after waiting 50 years to do so, circumstances preventing the wedding until then.
The funeral service at the Parish Church was conducted on Wednesday by the Rev C D Hodge. The mourners were: The widow, Mr F Fogwell (brother), Mr W Fogwell (nephew), Miss Winifred Dee (niece), Mr T Humphreys and Mr Beeston.
Wreaths were received from the following : The widow, Mr Frank Fogwell, Mrs Ellingham, Mr & Mrs Holloway and sons, Mr A Bee, Mr & Mrs W Fogwell, Mrs Mary Smythson, Miss Probyn, Mrs Hulbert and Miss Loada, Mr & Mrs F Salter, Mrs Tremayne and daughter, Mr & Mrs Marshall, Mrs Routledge, Mr & Mrs Lillywhite, Mr & Mrs Beeston and Mr T Humphreys.
33 Broad Street
Hampshire Chronicle : Monday 31 December 1781
“Freemasons Arms”
To be sold by private contract, on or before the 10th day of January, 1782. The unexpired term of the much improved lease of that commodious and eligible house, No 33, situated in the very best part of Broad Street, Portsmouth Point, late in the occupation of Mr Richard Chapman, Stationer, Ironmonger and Ship Chandler; and with the said lease will be sold, the stock in trade, fixtures and household furniture.
The conveniences of the house are undeniable, consisting of a spacious, roomy and largfe shop, a commodious and light parlour adjoining, commanding a view of the same with elegant beaufet and useful closets, a convenient and useful kitchen on the same floor, an easy and roomy staircase to the first floor, which consists of an extra large and elegant dining room, and two good bedrooms adjoining, with roomy landing place, a very convenient yard with good storehouses and a neat privy &c., &c..
The whole is replete with every suitable conveniency for the accommodation of a genteel family that it needs no encomiums, the whole having gone through a substantial and ornamental repair, by the late incumbent, who hath in the last year and a half expended on the said premises£150 in erections and improvements; and now held for the unexpired term of five years and a half of the small rent of £45 per annum during the time of war, but in time of peace at the reduced rate of £25 per annum; and as a farther recommendation it hath two good entrances, one in Broad Street and the other in East Street. There is also a good passage opening into the harbour, belonging to the premises, for shipping or landing goods.
The stock in trade ids a regulated and well chosen assortment of articles in the stationary, ironmongery, braziery, tin and ship chandlery businesses, comprising almost every article needful in the above businesses and home consumption trades. The fixtures consist of an elegant bow front with inside sashes, counter with drawers complete, mahogany glass cases with drawers, glass cases round the shop with drawers and useful shelves. Bath and other stoves, as fixed, with good kitchen range, jack, dressers, cupboards, drawers &c..
The household furniture consists of a useful china and plate, good Scotch and other carpets, elegant bedsteads with mahogany fluted feet posts, check and harrateer, furniture to ditto; large gilt, pier and swing glasses, mahogany dining tables and chairs, an elegant bureaux and book-case with glass doors, a neat time-piece, and sundry other useful articles &c..
The above is a licensed house, has formerly been in the publicway, known by the name of the Freemasons Arms, in a vert extensive trade.
Hampshire Telegraph : Monday 21 August 1843
No 33 Broad Street, Portsmouth
To be sold by auction by Robinson, on the premises, as above, on Tuesday, the 22nd day of August, 1843, at twelve o’clock precisely ; The whole of the superior household furniture and effects of the late Mr William Owen, Slopseller and dealer ; comprising mahogany loo, dining, pembroke and other tables, mahogany sofa with satin seating, noble gilt-frame chimney and toilette glasses, three superior bordered goose featgered beds and bedding, Brussels and Kidderminster carpets, and hearth rugs, rosewood tallboy chest of drawers,, capital eight day clock, in Spanish curl mahogany, barometer, richly cut glass and china,, Sheffield plated articles,, about 100 ounces of modern plate, an excellent assortment of linen, the usual kitchen requisites and an infinity of effects.
Hampshire Telegraph : Saturday 12 June 1847
To be sold cheap, or let for a season, a first class wherry, 9 tons, OM, copper fastened, replete with stores, and ready for immediate use. Any gentleman requiring a pleasure boat, will find the above well adapted for that purposes.
For other particulars, apply to Mr Henry Owen, Tailor and Outfitter, 33 Broad Street.
1861 Census
Henry Owen : Outfitter : 41 yrs
Eliza J : 8 yrs
Catherine : 3 yrs
Louisa : 2 yrs
Florence : 7 months
Emma Hewett : 20 yrs
Robert J Mitchell : Ship Steward : 29 yrs
Eliza Nicholson : 28 yrs
Kate Cook : House Servant : 16 yrs
1871 Census
Unoccupied
1881 Census
Sarah A Atlee : Greengrocer & Fruiterer : 53 yrs
Richard W : Licensed Meter : 21 yrs
1891 Census
Thomas Foster : Furniture Packer : 60 yrs
Mercy : 67 yrs
Edward J : Painter & Greengrocer : 31 yrs
1901 Census
Henry Cootes : Greengrocer : 37 yrs
Ellen : 30 yrs
1911 Census
John William Cottrell : Licensed Waterman & Grocer’s Shopkeeper : 43 yrs
Laura Jane : 40 yrs
Amy Mary : 19 yrs
John William : Boatman : 18 yrs
George Thomas : 13 yrs
Edith Rosa : 10 yrs
Harry Elliott : 8 yrs
Alice lilian : 6 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 33 Broad Street
Portsmouth Evening News : Saturday 19 March 1932
Monday 21 march 1932, sale of a freehold corner shop property in the City of Old Portsmouth, Field and Palmer are instructed to sell by auction, the corner freehold property, 33 Broad Street, comprising shop, kitchen, two sitting rooms, four bedrooms. Side entrance in Bathing Lane. At present let at 15 s 6d per week, tenant paying rates. Vendor’s Solicitors, Messrs F G Allen and Sons, 15 Landport terrace.
34 Broad Street
“King’s Arms Inn”
Hampshire Chronicle : Monday 15 May 1786
New Coffee Room, Portsmouth. A subscription coffee room was this day opened, at the King’s Arms Inn, in this town, which, from its eligible and convenient situation, and the respectable number of subscribers already engaged, it is hoped will meet with encouragement.
Hampshire Chronicle : Monday 25 June 1787
“King’s Arms Inn”
Peter Coveney respectfully informs the Nobility, gentry, and his friends in general, that he has again neatly fitted up the above Inn, where such as may be pleased to honour him with their future countenance, may be assured of genteel accommodations, and on the most reasonable terms
NB - Commodious and roomy coach-houses, with good stall stables.
1841 Census
“Kings Arms Inn”
Sarah Marks : Licensed Victualler : 50 yrs
William : Ship Agent : 22 yrs
John : 15 yrs
Charles : 10 yrs
Fammy Ofan : 21 yrs
William Ludlow : Jeweller : 46 yrs
Emma : 16 yrs
Sarah Gilbert : 36 yrs
James Harting : Pilot : 45 yrs
1861 Census
“Kings Arms”
George Smith : Carpenter : 55 yrs
Louisa : 53 yrs
John : Ship Steward : 20 yrs
James : 15 yrs
Sarah Morgan : 29 yrs
Jeremiah Mahony : Seaman : 25 yrs
1871 Census
John Main : Merchant’s Clerk : 30 yrs
1861
Mary A : 32 yrs
Benjamin : Newspaper Printer Pressman : 25 yrs
Mary : 21 yrs
Caroline Green : 9 yrs
35 Broad Street
1861 Census “King’s Head”
Samuel Jackman : Victualler : 51 yrs
Mary A : 51 yrs
Gloster : 12 yrs
Caroline Aston : Waitress : 39 yrs
1871 Census King’s Arms”
Samuel Jackman : Licensed Victualler : 61 yrs
living at 44 Bishop St Portsea, retired, widower
1891 living with son Gloster (Master Mariner) & family at same address
1892. died in Portsea
Louisa : 54 yrs
Oscar Medgett : Seaman, RN : 28 yrs
Gloster Jackman : Merchant Seaman : 22 yrs
Ellen : 22 yrs
Harry : 1 yr
1881 Census
Edwin Palmer : Master Butcher : 62 yrs
Martha : 54 yrs
Martha A : 21 yrs
George : Grocer’s Apprentice : 16 yrs
Thomas Pafford : Butcher’s Boy : 17 yrs
Mary Mitchell : General Servant : 20 yrs
Thursday 18 October 1883
General Servant - (good character) for house of business : plain cooking : over 20 years of age.
35 Broad Street
1891 Census
Edward Main : Pilot : 46 yrs
Ann : 47 yrs
Edward W : Shipwright : 19 yrs
Matthew : Boat Builder : 16 yrs
Ann : 14 yrs
Charles : 12 yrs
John Pole : Grocer’s Assistant : 26 yrs
Emma : 23 yrs
Portsmouth Evening News : Saturday 27 February 1892
Wanted - Boy, respectable, wanted, one used to the business preferred.
Apply Palmer, Butcher, Broad Street
Saturday 31 December 1892
Death : We regret to learn of the death of Mr Edward Main, Trinity pilot, which event occurred somewhat suddenly at his residence, 35 Broad Street. on Thursday evening. The deceased, who was 48 years of age, held the post of coxswain of the Heyland lifeboat, stationed on Southsea beach, and was well known and highly respected., especially in maritime circles at this port. He has been ailing for a considerable time past, and it is believed that he succumbed to some lung trouble. Dr Lord, has however, reported the case to the coroner. It is not yet known whether the death will form the subject of an inquest.
Saturday 6th May 1820
1901 Census
William J Moody : Fish Salesman : 51 yrs
Ellen : 47 yrs
1911 Census
William James Moody : Fish salesman : 61 yrs
Emma : 57 yrs
Public Ledger and Daily Advertiser
STAR AND GARTER HOTEL, TAVERN AND COFFEE HOUSE
S. Bonamy begs leave to return her sincere thanks to the Nobility, Gentry, Navy and Army, for the very liberal support she has experienced, and begs respectfully to inform them she has fitted up the above house with every comfort and accommodation; and hopes, by strict attention and moderate charges, to merit a a continuance of their support.
London Coaches Morning and Evening
Havre-de-Grace Packets twice a week
Packets to and from the Isle of Wight twice a day
Neat Poste Chaises &c
Portsmouth Evening News : Tuesday 16 October 1923
Wireless : Wireless Installations - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 valve sets on hire purchase. Aerials erected at shortest notice: advice given. Trevor & Co, 35 Broad Street
Portsmouth Evening News : Thursday 3 April 1930
To Let : cheap, shop and Tea Room, joining 35 Broad Street.
Portsmouth Evening News : Monday 28 December 1931
Golden Wedding : On December 26th, 1881, at the Kent Street Baptist Chapel, Portsea, by the Rev J W Genders, Hilliar John Boyce, to Martha Ann (Pattie), second daughter of Mr and Mrs Edwin Palmer of Broad Street.
35.5 Broad Street
1871 Census
Robert Notting : Shipping Agent : 42 yrs
Amy : 38 yrs
Adeline : School Mistress : 17 yrs
William : Clerk : 16 yrs
Amy : 13 yrs
Kate : 12 yrs
Robert : 9 yrs
Ellen : 6 yrs
Henry : 4 yrs
Albert C : 5 months
36 Broad Street
1861 Census
Robert Notting : Hairdresser : 32 yrs
1841 living in “Thatched House” Broad St with parents William (Victualler) & Elizabeth
1851 living in Broad St with wife, hairdresser, 23 yrs
1871 living at 35 Broad St, Shipping Agent
1881 living at 30 Henrietta St, Portsea, Ship Agent
1891 living at 14 Nelson Terrace, Portsea, hairdresser
1901 living at 14 Napier Rd, Portsea, hairdresser, 71 yrs
1904 died in Portsea.
Amy : 28 yrs
Adeline : 7 yrs
William : 6 yrs
Amy : 4 yrs
Kate : 1 yr
1871 Census
William Rout : Plumber & Ironmonger : 34 yrs
1841 living in Tower St with parents William (Victualler) 63 & Ann 61
1861 29 March, married Jane Mansfield at St Mary’s Portsea.
1881 living at 84 Broad St
1885 died in Portsea
Jane : 30 yrs
Willie : 8 yrs
Harry : 6 yrs
George : 4 yrs
Elizabeth Mansfield : 69 yrs
Thomas Wey : Ship’s Steward, Pensioner : 49 yrs
Mary A : 38 yrs
Thomas R : 10 yrs
37 Broad Street
1841 Census “True Blue”
Henry Faithful : Publican : 60 yrs
Elizabeth : 50 yrs
Elizabeth : 19 yrs
Jane : 13 yrs
Elizabeth Pink : 21 yrs
1861 Census
Joseph Fuller : Journeyman Baker : 46 yrs
Ellen : 41 yrs
Joseph : 14 yrs
Frederick : 12 yrs
Ellen : 10 yrs
Alice : 8 yrs
Elizabeth : 5 yrs
Francis : 1 yr
Mary Flynn : 3 yrs
William Tilshed : Mariner : 31 yrs
Elizabeth : 22 yrs
Elizabeth : 10 months
James Lewis : Waterman : 25 yrs
Charlotte : 23 yrs
Charlotte E : 1 month
George Jury : Seaman : 50 yrs
Eliza : 47 yrs
Eliza : 28 yrs
Elizabeth : 26 yrs
Sarah A : 24 yrs
Ellen : 18 yrs
Edward : 14 yrs
Henry : 9 yrs
James : 6 yrs
Charles Cobby : 38 yrs
Jane : 38 yrs
Richard Barlow : Labourer : 40 yrs
Caroline : 30 yrs
Rose : 4 yrs
1861 Census : “True Blue”
Margaret McCarthy : Publican : 60 yrs
Mary Carmon : 25 yrs
Jane McCarthy : 22 yrs
James : 13 yrs
Catherine Carmon : 3 yrs
Daniel : 1 yr.
1871 Census
George Humphries : Boat Builder : 42 yrs
Jane : 40 yrs
Ellen : 14 yrs
Emily : 12 yrs
Elizabeth : 10 yrs
William : 5 yrs
George Wingate : Seaman : 28 yrs
Sarah : 26 yrs
George : 3 yrs
Mark : 1 yr
William Goble : Baker Journeyman : 32 yrs
Mary : 29 yrs
Eliza : 5 yrs
Helen : 2 yrs
Annie : 2 months
Martha Polding : Supported by Sons : 67 yrs
William : Cab Proprietor : 39 yrs
Francis : Cab Proprietor : 30 yrs
1881 Census
James Thompson : Scripture Reader : 47 yrs
Elizabeth C : 56 yrs
Portsmouth Evening News : Thursday 11 September 1890
The Coroner will hold an inquest tomorrow into the death of John Dunn, 71 years od who expired on Tuesday evening at 37 Broad Street
1891 Census
James Thompson : Scripture Reader : 77 yrs
Elizabeth : 78 yrs
1901 Census
John W Cottrell : Waterman : 34 yrs
Laura J : 30 yrs
Laura J : 11 yrs
Amy M : 9 yrs
John W : 8 yrs
George T : 3 yrs
Edith R : 9 months
John P Mills : Hand Driller, Dockyard : 40 yrs
1911 Census
Alice Olive Bowden : 58 yrs
Albert James : Cashier & Accountant : 26 yrs
George : Clerk in Town Clerk’s Office : 24 yrs
Frank : Ship Painter & Decorator : 22 yrs
Olive : 19 yrs
Charles Damp Warehouse Boy : 15 yrs
38 Broad Street
1861 Census
David McDonald : Trading Captain : 42 yrs
Charles Vine : Grocer & General Dealer : 50 yrs
Phoebe : 44 yrs
Caroline : Dressmaker Shop : 24 yrs
Ann : Dressmaker Shop : 20 yrs
William : Cork Sorter : 16 yrs
Phoebe : 14 yrs
Clara : 10 yrs
Margaret Webb : House Servant : 19 yrs
Sarah Smith : Laundress : 60 yrs
William : Merchant Mariner : 33 yrs
John Seward : 12 yrs
Thomas Hisoni : Day Labourer : 28 yrs
William Murks : Day Labourer : 24 yrs
William Mill : Day Labourer : 25 yrs
John Miles : Carpenter : 56 yrs
Frances : 65 yrs
Mary Haller : Laundress : 43 yrs
Margaret : 16 yrs
William Mear : Labourer : 25 yrs
Martha : 17 yrs
1861 Census : “Kings House”
Samuel Jackman : Victualler : 51 yrs
Mary A : 51 yrs
Hester : 12 yrs
Caroline Arton : Waitress : 39 yrs
Henry Hughes : Sgt of Artillery : 28 yrs
Mary A : 24 yrs
Theresa : 3 yrs
Sarah A : 3 months
Mary A Holt : House Servant : 32 yrs
1871 Census
Charles Vine : Grocer : 60 yrs
Phoebe : 54 yrs
Caroline : 35 yrs
Phoebe Isaacs : 24 yrs
Louise : 1 yr
Jane Lewis : Servant, Domestic : 17 yrs
Tuesday 31 March 1885 : Portsmouth Evening News
Allsop & Sons Burton Ales
can be obtained of
Frank L Hunt
“Old Blue Posts”
38 Broad Street
X. Light dinner ale, is brilliant. Gives great satisfaction 9s Firkin 18s Kldn
XX Mild ale, a very pleasant dinner ale, brilliant sparkling and possess good body10s 6d Firkin 21s Kldn
XXX Mils ale is a paler ale with greater strength 12s Firkin 24s Kldn
F. Mild ale is a very fine ale nut brown, sparkling, very strong, and extra quality 13s 6d Firkin 27s Kldn
D. East India Pale Ale has been the means of making the town of Burton so justly celebrated 15s Firkin 30s Kldn
Dinner Ale - 3s per dozen Imperial Pints.
1891 Census
Frank S Hunt : Wine & Spirit Merchant : 40 yrs
Annie M : 38 yrs
Frank S : 9 yrs
Annie E : 7 yrs
Annie Sullivan : General Servant : 17 yrs
1901 Census
Arthur T Hancock : Licensed Victualler : 34 yrs
Marie : 32 yrs
Margerie : 8 yrs
Rence Elsie : 5 yrs
Saturday 13 July 1901
Barman wanted - apply Hancock, 38 Broad Street
1911 Census
“Old Blue Posts”
Ernest James Williams : Manager : 33 yrs
May : 29 yrs
Infant : 1 month
George William Cooper : Driver for Wine Merchant : 39 yrs
Catherine : 45 yrs
39 Broad Street
1871 Census
Unoccupied
1881 Census
Susannah Chestle : Income from Rents : 70 yrs
Emma Silverlock : 68 yrs
Kate Robertson : General Servant : 19 yrs
Christiana : General Servant : 15 yrs
Frederick E Osborne : 4 yrs
1891 Census
Susannah Chestle : Living on own Means : 80 yrs
Ellen : 25 yrs
James : Solicitor’s Clerk : 22 yrs
Charlie : Clerk : 19 yrs
George : Clerk : 16 yrs
Ellen Chase : General Servant : 18 yrs
1901 Census
Arthur Loader : Refreshment House Keeper : 33 yrs
Mary A : 33 yrs
Arthur R : 3 yrs
George W : 2 yrs
Dorothy M : 1 yr
James H : 1 month
Robert Varndell : Gardener : 36 yrs
Maria : 36 yrs
Rhodesa Messenger : Waitress, Refreshment House : 16 yrs
Lillian Taw : Waitress, Refreshment House : 20 yrs
Edith Finley : Nurse : 16 yrs
1911 Census
Arthur William Loader : Refreshment House Keeper : 43 yrs
Mary Ann : Assisting in Business : 43 yrs
Arthur Richard : 13 yrs
George William : 12 yrs
Dorothy Madge : 11 yrs
Ernest Walter : 9 yrs
Violet Sarah : 3 yrs
Rosa Mary Young : General Servant : 19 yrs
Hampshire Telegraph : Friday 27 July 1928
Lionel May, of 39 Broad Street, was charged at the instance of the Relieving Officer, Mr A E Liddle, with neglecting to maintain his wife and child. The wife stated the accused had been irregular in his payments under a separation order made in that Court, and she had been obliged to apply to the Guardians for relief. She had received relief at the rate of 10s per week since July 10th. Defendant offered to repay the Guardians, and also pay off the arrears due to his wife. The case adjourned until August 10, to give him an opportunity to redeem his promise.
Hampshire Telegraph : Friday 17 February 1939
Harry Pheasy Tompkins, of 39 Broad Street, was fined 7s 6d for causing an unnecessary noise with a motor-cycle. Pc Priddle said that on January 15, defendant drove his machine down Forton Road, and the noise was like the roar of an aeroplane engine. When he examined the machine later fe found that one of the two expansion chambers with which it was fitted, had several holes in the top.
Portsmouth Evening News : Tuesday 8 August 1939
Numerous convictions in Australia, for which he was deported in 1934 were read out by Detective Huggett, when Robert Bruce Platt (34), a porter of 39 Broad Street pleaded guilty to stealing a motor-cycle valued at £48, belonging to Godfrey Will Hogg, of Broad Street. Platt was seen by the owner riding the machine in High Street on August 2.
Pc Pope stopped Platt at Portsbridge. He said he had borrowed the cycle.
Detective Huggett, besides the convictions from Australia, read out several which had been inflicted in this country, the last being six months for larceny.
Platt was sentenced to three months for the larceny of the cycle, and for three months for having no insurance policy or driving licence, the sentences to run consecutively.
40 Broad Street
1841 Census
“Queen Charlotte”
Elizabeth Parfett : Licensed Victualler : 60 yrs
Louisa Lewis : 15 yrs
Joseph Parfett : Pot Boy : 35 yrs
1861 Census
“Queen Charlotte”
William Furnell : Publican : 48 yrs
1858 Married Kate Rebecca Catchlove, Portsea;
Kate : 27 yrs
1871 Census
Alfred Curtiss : Railway & General Carrier : 23 yrs
1881 living at 88 Broad St, railway/shipping carrier/agent, wife Elizabeth
1891 living at 19 Borughman Rd Portsea, ship agent
1901 living at 28 Merton Rd Portsea, shipping agent
1911 living at 89 Victoria Rd North, Man Dir of Rly/Ship Agents
Richard : Railway & General Carrier : 22 yrs
Alice : 20 yrs
Fanny : 20 yrs
Robert : Railway Carrier : 18 yrs
Portsmouth Evening News : Friday 8 February 1878
Household Removals
Care : Economy : Punctuality
White & Co, 40 Broad Street
Drag, Omnibus, Brake, and Landaus, for Balls and Pleasure Parties
Hampshire Telegraph : Saturday 21 January 1905
Important sale of the machinery and plant, forming the salvage of the recent fire at the South Hants Motor Company premises. Ernest Sapp & Co are instructed to sell by auction, on the premises, as above, on Thursday January 26th, 1905, at twelve o’clock.
41 Broad Street
1871 Census
“Queen Charlotte”
Edward Nield : Ship Cook : 36 yrs
1861 living at 35 Oyster St;
Emily : 44 yrs
Josephine : 14 yrs
Edward : 13 yrs
Albert : 9 yrs
Emily : 4 yrs
John : 6 yrs
Sarah Head : 18 yrs
Vincent Couline : Ship Cook : 37 yrs
James Nield : Shoemaker : 26 yrs
Sarah Husler : 79 yrs
Samuel Woodger : Seaman, RN : 24 yrs
1881 Census
“Neptune & Mars”
Thomas Slape : Licensed Victualler : 32 yrs
Ann : 29 yrs
Thomas G : 8 yrs
Eva E : 7 yrs
Alice A : 5 yrs
Charles E : 2 yrs
Harry H : 1 yr
Thomas Buckton : General Labourer : 47 yrs
Charlotte : 42 yrs
Harry P : Wheelwright’s Apprentice : 14 yrs
Sarah A : 11 yrs
Ellen E : 10 yrs
Alice : 7 months
Sarah Barlin : 81 yrs
1891 Census
George Guy : Bargeman : 58 yrs
Elizabeth : 59 yrs
George : Soldier : 26 yrs
Emily : 16 yrs
Louisa Montague : 64 yrs
Thomas : Hawker : 38 yrs
William Tourise : 1 yr
1901 Census
Frank Butchers : Mariner : 28 yrs
Rose : 24 yrs
Alfred : 3 yrs
Clarice : 2 yrs
Albert : 3 months
1911 Census
Albert Edward Palmer : Fish Salesman : 36 yrs
William Henry : 11 yrs
Ella Louise Hunt : Housekeeper : 34 yrs
Frederick Charles : 12 yrs
John Tomlin : Cook : 40 yrs
Harriett Thornton : 57 yrs
Arthur Percy : Yard Boy : 16 yrs
Portsmouth Evening News : Saturday 5 March 1932
Monday 21st March 1932, sale of investment properties in Portsmouth, Field and Palmer are instructed to sell by auction on the above date, at 6.30 pm :-
41 Broad Street
42 Broad Street
Hampshire Telegraph : Saturday 1 November 1851
James Martin of the “Little Fountain”, Warblington Street and David Hill, of the “Ship Worcester” Broad Street were charged by the Police, with having their houses open for the sale of beer on Sunday last in the forenoon. Both convicted, and each fined 10 and costs.
1871 Census
“Ship Worcester”
Jacob Bushnell : Licensed Victualler : 37 yrs
1861 living at Ship Worcester, baker
1881 Licensed Victualler at “Star & Garter: Broad St
Mary A : 40 yrs
Elizabeth H : 5 yrs
Walter W : 3 yrs
Mary A Hill : 19 yrs
1861 Census
“Ship Worcester”
Jacob W Bushnell : Baker :28 yrs
Mary A : 30 yrs
David Hill : 13 yrs
Mary A : 9 yrs
Portsmouth Evening News : Friday 18 June 1886
This morning about half past nine an alarm of fire was raised from the Worcester Tavern in Broad Street, occupied by Mr W Bushnell. The cause of the outbreak is unknown, but the fire originated in a closet between the sitting room on the first floor and the back of the premises. The flames spread to an adding apartment, and as the premises are largely constructed of wood it is most fortunate that the outbreak occurred in the daytime, otherwise the most serious results might have ensued. As soon as the alarm was raised, the Point neighbours of Mr Bushnell came to his assistance with a will, and by passing a regular service of buckets of water, kept the flames not only in check but reduced their fierceness, so that on the arrival of the fire brigade the only help which was required was that on one one of the hose reels, which succeeded in completing the excellent work which the neighbours had commenced. The amount of the damage by fire and water has not been estimated, but the loss will be covered by insurance. Owing to its prompt discovery the fire was confined to a very small area.
Portsmouth Evening News : Wednesday 23 June 1886
Notices - J W Bushnell, of the”Ship Worcester”, Broad Street, returns his best thanks to the friends, and neighbours, also to Mr Superintendent Cosser and the Police, for the kind and effectual assistance rendered by them in subduing the fire on his premises
1891 Census
Charles Groom : Sail Maker, Ship Chandler : 54 yrs
Amelia : 47 yrs
Charles H : Sail Maker, Ship Chandler : 26 yrs
Emily : 28 yrs
Alice Richardson : Domestic Servant : 23 yrs
Portsmouth Evening News : Friday 29 March 1895
Awnings, conservatory and greenhouse blinds, marquee, tent, rick cloth, and flag manufacturer. Large and handsome marquees for bazaars, balls, wedding breakfasts, dinners, garden parties, &c., &.. Executive marquees, with staging &c. for horticultural and agricultural shows. C Groom, Broad Street.
1901 Census
John Williams : Cashier, Ship Chandler : 43 yrs
Matilda : 35 yrs
Frederick J : Clerk : 15 yrs
Nellie M : 14 yrs
Rose A Boyden : Dressmaker : 18 yrs