Difference between revisions of "Penryn"
From Lacey Green History
(Created page with "/") |
|||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
| − | / | + | Research by [[Rita Probert]] |
| + | |||
| + | '''Penryn''' | ||
| + | |||
| + | A house, clad with grey overlapping wood tiles and a red corrugated iron roof. The first known occupants in the 1920's were a Mr George Sperring and wife Mary Ann. It's possible the property was built/named by Mr Sperring as they had previously lived in Penryn Street, St Pancras area of London. | ||
| + | |||
| + | By the 1950's it was occupied by Clifford Ferris (known as Fred) and his wife Nancy. They were there during the 2nd World War and took in evacuee children from London. | ||
| + | |||
| + | In 1954. they put a third of their acre garden up for sale. 'Penryn' was eventually sold and demolished. A new house '[[Katreena]]' now stands on the site. | ||
Revision as of 04:28, 11 August 2024
Research by Rita Probert
Penryn
A house, clad with grey overlapping wood tiles and a red corrugated iron roof. The first known occupants in the 1920's were a Mr George Sperring and wife Mary Ann. It's possible the property was built/named by Mr Sperring as they had previously lived in Penryn Street, St Pancras area of London.
By the 1950's it was occupied by Clifford Ferris (known as Fred) and his wife Nancy. They were there during the 2nd World War and took in evacuee children from London.
In 1954. they put a third of their acre garden up for sale. 'Penryn' was eventually sold and demolished. A new house 'Katreena' now stands on the site.