The Upper House

1939 Register (census). The Upper House. Edward J Lefroy born 1873 schoolmaster, Lily F Lefroy born 1900, Beatrice M Lefroy born 1857 widow, private means, Florence F Barker born 1902 domestic servant, Frederick C Barker domestic servant. 2 closed for war, David C Kellar born 1932, schoolchild, 1 closed for war, Anthony Canewell born 1931 schoolchild, 3 closed for war, Ann Bowly born 1929 schoolchild (married ? McLeod)

Research by Rita Probert.

Ernest William Sprott & Dr Barbara Sprott lived at The Sprat during the 1930's and 1940's, and maybe earlier. Local knowledge tells that they entertained many friends at weekend parties, to the extent that they needed extra accommodation for them.  They either bought or rented 'The Upper House', sometimes called “The Other House”, in Loosley Row for this purpose

  but it was certainly in existence in the 1950s.

The Original Commencement of Little Lane at the foot of Loosley Hill. 'The Upper House' on the left side and 'Horseshoe Cottage' on right.

The Upper House

Sometimes called 'The Other House' was, in the 1950's the home of Kathleen and Lavender Challinor.

Later occupants were Mr and Mrs Hastings - the former well-known for walking his beautiful Red Setter dog around the village every day