Chatteris House

William Good Winearls around 1856 – ca. 1900, solicitor
Thomas Palmer, solicitor and attorney practiced here around 1871- ca. 1886
Rev Septimus Barry, a retired Church of England minister, with his sister Louisa– private house 1895-1902.

In 1921 Charles Large, a solicitor, and George Fryer, a surveyor for Swaffham Urban District council lived and worked here.

Frederick Short Bensley from Chatteris – manager of a garden produce business –
private house about 1930s – mid 1940s.

G.T Rickwood, haulage contractor, from Chatteris 1946 to at least mid 50s. Did either of these name the house?

This section is completed with an office property which has a number of companies registered to it.

According to the 1839 map the firm of Frederick Skill (printers in 1820) and John Gowing was also part of this group. Frederick was an artist, engraver and illustrator, whereas John was one of several printers, publishers and printers.

He was declared bankrupt in 1850 and both disappeared from Swaffham about that time.

Much of this row of houses was bought by A.C.Williamson & Son, Necton in 1974. Currently the buildings are as indicated left. A number of other companies are registered from these premises. It may also be that Chatteris and Brandon Houses are 30 and 28 respectively.