Bike Electric

HOUSE: Now shops and accommodation. Early C19, converted late C19.
Two storeys and dormer attic in 3-window range. Central late C19 door-case
flanked by C20 shop fronts either side. Ground floors opened out for retail areas.

Grade II listed.

A. Muffet with the standpipe on the Market Place outside Layton’s cleaners. February 1963. All water supplies around the Market Place were frozen.

This building has seen many occupiers over the years.

1841: Sarah Copland, independent means, daughter of Martha Kirbell
1845: private house: owned and occupied by Ann Kirble and one another.
1851: Martha Kirbell and Matilda Cooper
1861: James Wenham-watchmaker
1871: John Carr-watchmaker; William Wharton-perfumier and hairdresser
1881: Mary Sutton-annuitant; Jabez Carr-watchmaker
1891: Elizabeth Carr-jeweller; Sarah Chard-living on own means
1901: Agnes Bare-was a governess and school teacher
1911: Edmund Cooper-fishmonger
1921: Edmund Cooper-fishmonger
1939: Edmund Cooper, public works contractor labourer
1955: Layton’s Cleaners and Dyers
1967: George Goddard. Men’s outfitters
1982: North Elmham Bakery
1999? : The Old Art Room
1921: Bike Electric