Numbers 30 to 34 are a little hard to explain due to the fact that they occupied buildings that either no longer stand or were dramatically reconstructed (I’ve explained what I can on the page for 32a)
From what I can tell up to around 1894 number 34 and 34a stood in the space where there is now an alley to Blissett’s timber yard. After 1894 number 34 became the next property along.
The columns to the left of the store are very ornate and topped with a horseshoe shape, a very common symbol in Victorian times. It’s a little peculiar that the right hand side column is missing it’s top part. From what I can tell they probably flanked either side of the premises that stood here before being made into a passageway. It may be that they survived from the frontage of the original buildings to occupy this spot.
Year | Name | Business | Notes |
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1881 | Edward Sarney & Co | Upholsterers | |
1886 | Not featured | ||
1888 | J W Canter & Son | Grocers | |
In 34a | Leman & Co | Photographer | |
1889 | J W Canter & Son | Grocers | |
1890 | J W Canter & Son | Grocers | |
In 34a | Charles Barker & Co | Paperhangings Warehouse | |
1891 | J W Canter & Son | Grocers | |
In 34a | Charles Barker & Co | Paperhangings Warehouse | |
1892 | J W Canter & Son | Grocers | |
In 34a | Charles Barker & Co | Paperhangings Warehouse | |
1894 | No longer featured due to buildings changing |