I have a relative who was working as a servant at 245 Regent Street, London at the time of the 1871 census. I know that today that address is home to a 'Ted Baker' store but was wondering if anybody knew what was there in 1871.
Elizabeth Judd head wid age 51 Boot Manufacturer b Devon, Sidmouth Fredk.Chas. son age 29 ditto b St James,Westminster Anna Maria dau in law age 28 b Glos. Camden Florence dau unm age24 Porcelain Painter b St James, Westminster Walter Robt. son unm. age 18 Assistant to mother b ditto Charles W. son age 5 Apprentice b ditto Annie S grdau age 4 b ditto Edith S grdau age 3 St Marylebone Isabel S grdau age 1 mth b St James West. Maria Famel Wid age 58 Monthly nurse b Warks. Ladbroke Emily Reason umn age 18 Servant b Suffolk E.Creeting Alice Clabon unm age16 Servant b St Maylebone.
nos 247, 249 & 251 Regents St is occupied by 12 workers, various assistants & porters, Housekeeper, it is overwritten by the enumerator as a Drapers.
Hope this helps,
Meliora
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