"aulk buildings" anyone heard of this property ?

[owendando]

Hi

Bit of daft question maybe?  My ancestors were down as living in "aulk buildings" on 1911 census.  Has anyone ever heard of this ?  I wondered if it was possible that it is a type of building a poorhouse maybe. 

Anyone heard of it before, it might just be the name of their house, but I thought it was worth an ask.  There residence was in Cannock Staffs.

Thanks Amanda

[Cathymjp]

Hi Amanda,

Is there a street recorded that might help to pin down which area this building was in?

Cathy

[stanmapstone]

Aulk Buildings were on Walsall Road, Great Wyrley.

Stan

[madabout]

I've had a look at the 1911 census & "Aulk Buildings" have working men living in them with families. Can't see the name on the original census return, makes me wonder if it should be Ault which is a local name.

[owendando]

Maybe, thanks for all your help looking.  I was hoping it might lead to a type of building that migth tell a story.

[stanmapstone]

In 1787 Thomas Poynor's house in Great Wyrley was certified as a meeting place for Independents,  but no permanent place of worship was erected. In 1822 the house of Joseph Ault was certified as a Dissenter's meeting house.

Stan

[owendando]

Thank you everyone for looking for me.