Buildings in Olney
81 High Street
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This property was once an inn or alehouse. For details see "The Old Inns of Olney" by Elizabeth Knight, published by Baracuda Books 1981 and available in the Olney library. Formally The Duke's Head or The Duke of Cumberland, later The Duke William.

Listed building

The building is listed with particulars as follows.

Grade II C18 altered. Stone, slate roof. Two storeys, central 6 panel door in plain doorcase with small consoles and hood. Sash window each side and three casements to first floor all with painted lintels.
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81 High Street 		     
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The following people are associated with 81 High Street:

Name Year of Birth Year of Interest Source Occupation/Notes Probability
Harry H. HOBBS 1856  1891 Census  Licensed Victualler   100%
Mrs Stratton   1910 Revenue Survey  Tenant  100%
Hipwell & Co   1910 Revenue Survey  Owner  100%
Stephen Richard Owen Drage 1876  1911 Census  Clicker  75%
Thomas Stratton 1878  1911 Census  Publican  100%
Mabel Louise Horne   1936 Election Register  at Duke William   100%
Louisa Elizabeht West   1936 Election Register  at Duke William   100%
Stella May West   1936 Election Register  at Duke William   100%
Ellen Ivy A GILLETT   1951 Election Register  at 79 High Street  100%
Francis J GILLETT   1951 Election Register  at 79 High Street  100%
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Probability indicates transcribers' assessment that person listed is associated with the building on this page.

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