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London and Middlesex / SOLVED: Edwin Newcomb, b.1842, Coffee House Keeper, City of London
« on: Thursday 25 February 10 01:33 GMT (UK) »
Hello all, my first post.
I'd like to research the following person and to see if there are any records of his Coffee House that existed c.1868-1880.
The Coffee House or an establishment like it resided at 85 Lower Thames Street during this period.
This was also his home address for a number of years.
My 3rd Great-Grandfather was Edwin Newcomb b. Abt 1842, St. Georges, Middlesex.
I am 28 and ever since I was wee-high, my Nan and Grandad have had on display a document that is signed by the Mayor at the time. I cannot think exactly what is on the document (possibly granting him the right to use the establishment), but more importantly there is a photograph of Edwin Newcomb with his fellow workforce.
My question is
What options are open to me research wise, to ascertain his business history?
The photograph and it's accompanying document has always interested me greatly.
I know his Father is Frederick Newcomb, b.1804, Southwark (I'm not sure if he has any history in owning any businesses)
I am fully subscribed to Ancestry, and FindMyPast.
I'd like to research the following person and to see if there are any records of his Coffee House that existed c.1868-1880.
The Coffee House or an establishment like it resided at 85 Lower Thames Street during this period.
This was also his home address for a number of years.
My 3rd Great-Grandfather was Edwin Newcomb b. Abt 1842, St. Georges, Middlesex.
I am 28 and ever since I was wee-high, my Nan and Grandad have had on display a document that is signed by the Mayor at the time. I cannot think exactly what is on the document (possibly granting him the right to use the establishment), but more importantly there is a photograph of Edwin Newcomb with his fellow workforce.
My question is
What options are open to me research wise, to ascertain his business history?
- Trade directories?
- Is there an online collection of Trade directories?
- Should I visit an archive in London that deals more in the history of businesses?
The photograph and it's accompanying document has always interested me greatly.
I know his Father is Frederick Newcomb, b.1804, Southwark (I'm not sure if he has any history in owning any businesses)
I am fully subscribed to Ancestry, and FindMyPast.