Following a parish boundary change in April 1999, the area of Orwell on the Cambridge Road known as 'New Orwell' is now part of the Parish of Wimpole.
New Orwell, Cambridge Road, c1910 Looking westwards, the houses on the left (south) were in 'New Orwell', in the Parish of Orwell.
The houses on the right (north) were in 'New Wimpole', in the Parish of Wimpole.
The 1891 Census for Orwell, Cambridgeshire.
Reference: RG12/1277 (with acknowledgement to the
Public Record Office)
Date of Census: 5 April 1891
There is a national Census every ten years when
the year ends in a one. This page details the population of the Parish
of Orwell on the night of 5 April 1891 (the list include children and visitors
from outside the parish in temporary residence within Orwell on the date
of the census).
My thanks and acknowledgements to the 'census team' who provided the documentation and who typed and checked the various page transcripts. Particular thanks to Mike Giddings, Susan Giddings, Alexandra Morton and John Parkins for all their help, assistance and encouragement.
Columns (left to right):
1. Name.
2. Relation to Head of Household.
3. Married, Widow, Widowed or Unmarried (18 years and
over).
4. Age.
5. Occupation.
6. Place of Birth.
The house numbers shown below were those used in 1891 and therefore unlikely to relate to present day postal addresses.
[Information, notes and comments additional to the 1891 Census are generally shown italicised within square brackets]
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[1] Completed pages.
[2] Following a parish boundary change in April 1999, much of the area of Orwell on the Cambridge Road, previously known as 'New Orwell', is now part of the modern-day Parish of Wimpole. [3] These pages are being rebuilt after their transfer to the new website. The basic listings remain available for reference during the rebuilding.
The 1891 Census for Orwell continued from Part Three
"Fox and Hounds"
(P.H.) Cambridge Road, New Orwell. [1][2]['Foxhounds', 71 Cambridge Road. Wimpole] (Schedule 98)
George PEDLEY
Head [3]
M
48
Groom
Croydon, Cambridgeshire
Susan PEDLEY
Wife
M
47
Halstead, Essex
Flora PEDLEY
Daughter
6
Scholar
Orwell, Cambridgeshire
[1] Now a private residence named 'Foxhounds' at 71 Cambridge Road, Wimpole.
[2] At the time of the census, this property was situated within the Parish of Orwell. Following a parish boundary change in April 1999, the dwelling is now in the Parish of Wimpole.
[3] Heads: 1881 Census: George Pedley.
"The Queen Victoria", Cambridge Road, New Orwell c1905 Schedule 99 (below).
"The Queen Victoria" (P.H.) Cambridge Road, New Orwell.[1][2] [Building Demolished]
(Schedule 99)
Oliver NEWELL
Head [3]
M
45
Blacksmith and Publican
Orwell, Cambridgeshire
Martha NEWELL
Wife
M
44
Mordon, Cambridgeshire
William NEWELL
Son
S
15
Blacksmith's Apprentice
Orwell, Cambridgeshire
Richard NEWELL
Son
S
12
Scholar
Orwell, Cambridgeshire
Maud NEWELL
Daughter
10
Scholar
Orwell, Cambridgeshire
Jessie NEWELL
Daughter
5
Scholar
Orwell, Cambridgeshire
Hannah NEWELL
Sister
S
69
Housekeeper Domestic
Wimpole, Cambridgeshire
[1] "The Queen Victoria" Tavern, said to have been named to honour Queen Victoria's visit to Wimpole in 1843. It sold "Fine Royston Ales" in 1905. I don't know the date the pub was demolished but the 'Orwell Past and Present' website says "'The Queen Victoria' was still serving customers into the 1950s." Later the site became 'Majestic Motors' (garage and famous bus-stop) which was demolished in turn around 2005. Now the site of modern housing.
[2] At the time of the census, this property was situated within the Parish of Orwell. Following a parish boundary change in April 1999, the site is now in the Parish of Wimpole.
[3] Heads: 1881 Census: Mortimer Smith. 1901 Census: Oliver Newell.
Manager's House
Cambridge Road, New Orwell. [1][2][3] ['Rose Villa', 39 Cambridge Road, Wimpole] (Schedule 100)
James SMITH
Head [4]
M
61
Brewer
Wimpole, Cambridgeshire
Emily SMITH
Wife
M
56
Whaddon, Cambridgeshire
Annie SMITH
Daughter
S
29
Orwell, Cambridgeshire
[1] This the 'Manager's House', built c1876 by the Meyer brothers as accommodation for the Manager at their new brewery next door.
[2] Now a private residence named "Rose Villa" with modern postal address 39 Cambridge Road, Wimpole.
[3] At the time of the census, this property was situated within the Parish of Orwell. Following a parish boundary change in April 1999, this property is now in the Parish of Wimpole.
[4]
Heads: 1881 Census: James Smith. 1901 Census: Unoccupied.
"Oatlands", New Orwell 1922 Schedule 101 (below)
"Oatlands" House and Estate Cambridge Road, New Orwell. [1][2] ['Orwell Grange', Cambridge Road, Wimpole] (Schedule 101)
Philip MEYER
Head [3]
S
62
Brewer, Maltster, Wine and Spirit
Merchant
Arrington, Cambridgeshire
Arthur H MEYER
Brother
S
56
Brewer, Maltster, Wine and Spirit
Merchant
Arrington, Cambridgeshire
Hannah BONNETT
Sister
W
63
Arrington, Cambridgeshire
John BONNETT
Nephew Visitor
S
40
Solicitor
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Harriett BONNETT
Boarder
S
49
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Mary A CLARK
Cook
S
21
Domestic Servant
Wimpole, Cambridgeshire
Henrietta WHITBY
Parlour-Maid
S
25
Domestic Servant
New Zealand, British Subject
Emily CARTER
Head-Housemaid
S
17
Domestic Servant
Barrington, Cambridgeshire
[1] House (built c1876) and estate belonging to local brewers and farmers Philip and Arthur Meyer. The house was originally named "Oatlands" after a nearby field, and is currently named "Orwell Grange". For more information and history of the adjoining brewery, please visit The Old Brewery Building, Cambridge Road, 1908-1918.
[2] At the time of the census, this estate was situated within the Parish of Orwell. Following a parish boundary change in April 1999, the property is now in the Parish of Wimpole.
[3]
Heads: 1881 Census: Philip Meyer.
Cambridge Road, New Orwell c1905 Schedule 102 to 111 (right to left)
[1] Moving west to east (from right to left viewed from the road) this is the first of the seven 'taller' terrace cottages (see the photograph above) built c1876 by the Meyer brothers to house workers at their new brewery. Often referred to as the 'Brewery Cottages' although the row was re-named 'Rose Cottages' for a period between the 1920s and 1950s.
[2] Now a private residence incorporating much of Schedule 103 (below). The theoretical number for this property should be (and might have been at some point) No 33 but a previous owner kept the number sequence intact and adopted [or was given] 31 Cambridge Road, Wimpole, as the modern postal address for the combined dwelling. Number 33 has since been re-used for a recently built property (c2014).
[3] At the time of the census, this property was situated within the Parish of Orwell. Following a parish boundary change in April 1999, this property is now in the Parish of Wimpole.
[4] Heads: 1881 Census: John Wilkins.
[1] Moving west to east (from right to left viewed from the road) this is the second of the seven 'taller' terrace cottages (see the photograph above) built c1876 by the Meyer brothers to house workers at their new brewery. Often referred to as the 'Brewery Cottages' although the row was re-named 'Rose Cottages' for a period between the 1920s and 1950s.
[2] Now a private residence. However, the front door of the original cottage has been blocked off and the interior combined with Schedule 102 (above). The combined property uses 31 Cambridge Road, Wimpole, as the modern postal address.
[3] At the time of the census, this property was situated within the Parish of Orwell. Following a parish boundary change in April 1999, this property is now in the Parish of Wimpole.
[4] Heads: 1881 Census: Edward Wilkins.
[1] Moving west to east (from right to left viewed from the road) this is the third of the seven 'taller' terrace cottages (see the photograph above) built c1876 by the Meyer brothers to house workers at their new brewery. Often referred to as the 'Brewery Cottages' although the row was re-named 'Rose Cottages' for a period between the 1920s and 1950s.
[2] Now a private residence with modern postal address 29 Cambridge Road, Wimpole.
[3] At the time of the census, this property was situated within the Parish of Orwell. Following a parish boundary change in April 1999, this property is now in the Parish of Wimpole.
[4]
Heads: 1881 Census: James Barker.
[1] Moving west to east (from right to left viewed from the road) this is the fourth of the seven 'taller' terrace cottages (see the photograph above) built c1876 by the Meyer brothers to house workers at their new brewery. Often referred to as the 'Brewery Cottages' although the row was re-named 'Rose Cottages' for a period between the 1920s and 1950s.
[2] Now a private residence with modern postal address 27 Cambridge Road, Wimpole.
[3] At the time of the census, this property was situated within the Parish of Orwell. Following a parish boundary change in April 1999, this property is now in the Parish of Wimpole. [4]
Heads: 1881 Census: William Hagger.
[1] Moving west to east (from right to left viewed from the road) this is the fifth of the seven 'taller' terrace cottages (see the photograph above) built c1876 by the Meyer brothers to house workers at their new brewery. Often referred to as the 'Brewery Cottages' although the row was re-named 'Rose Cottages' for a period between the 1920s and 1950s.
[2] Now a private residence with modern postal address 25 Cambridge Road, Wimpole.
[3] At the time of the census, this property was situated within the Parish of Orwell. Following a parish boundary change in April 1999, this property is now in the Parish of Wimpole.
[4]
Heads: 1881 Census: John Charter.
[1] Moving west to east (from right to left viewed from the road) this is the sixth of the seven 'taller' terrace cottages (see the photograph above) built c1876 by the Meyer brothers to house workers at their new brewery. Often referred to as the 'Brewery Cottages' although the row was re-named 'Rose Cottages' for a period between the 1920s and 1950s.
[2] Now a private residence with modern postal address 23 Cambridge Road, Wimpole.
[3] At the time of the census, this property was situated within the Parish of Orwell. Following a parish boundary change in April 1999, this property is now in the Parish of Wimpole.
[4] Martha Rayner ran the village shop from her front parlour at this address for many years.
[5] Heads: 1881 Census: Robert H Rayner. 1901 Census: Robert H Rayner.
[1] Moving west to east (from right to left viewed from the road) this is the last of the seven 'taller' terrace cottages (see the photograph above) built c1876 by the Meyer brothers to house workers at their new brewery. Often referred to as the 'Brewery Cottages' although the row was re-named 'Rose Cottages' for a period between the 1920s and 1950s.
[2] Now a private residence with modern postal address 21 Cambridge Road, Wimpole.
[3] At the time of the census, this property was situated within the Parish of Orwell. Following a parish boundary change in April 1999, this property is now in the Parish of Wimpole.
[4] Heads: 1881 Census: Allen Arthur. 1901 Census:
George Rodwell
[1] Moving west to east (from right to left viewed from the road) this is the first of the three 'lower' terrace cottages (see the photograph above). This mid-terrace cottage was built after the original semi-detached cottages at schedule 110 and 111 below (built either as an simple addition or as a later infill development) but it probably pre-dates the c1876 terrace.
[2] Now a private residence with modern address 19 Cambridge Road, Wimpole.
[3] At the time of the census, this property was situated within the Parish of Orwell. Following a parish boundary change in April 1999, this property is now in the Parish of Wimpole.
[4] Heads:
1881 Census: Joseph Miller.
[1] Moving west to east (from right to left viewed from the road) this is the middle of the three 'lower' terrace cottages [see the photograph above). It was built no later than 1840 as one of a pair of semi-detached cottages
and pre-dates the later c1876 terrace by some 35 years.
[2] Now a private residence with a theoretical modern address of 17 Cambridge Road, Wimpole. In practice, the cottage has been combined internally with 15 Cambridge Road, Wimpole and this is the postal address now used by both properties.
[3] At the time of the census, this property was situated within the Parish of Orwell. Following a parish boundary change in April 1999, this property is now in the Parish of Wimpole.
[4] Heads: 1881 Census: (probably) Oliver Newell.
[1] Moving west to east (from right to left viewed from the road) this is the last of the three 'lower' terrace cottages (see the photograph above). It was built no later than 1840 as one of a pair of semi-detached cottages
and pre-dates the later c1876 terrace by some 35 years.
[2] Now a private residence at modern postal address 15 Cambridge Road, Wimpole.
[3] At the time of the census, this property was situated within the Parish of Orwell. Following a parish boundary change in April 1999, this property is now in the Parish of Wimpole.
[4] Heads: 1881 Census: Oliver Newell.
End of the 1891 Census for the Parish of Orwell.
Town Green Road, Orwell c1905 Image from a postcard in my collection.
Orwell Parish Church c1905 Image from a postcard in my collection.
