Kelly's Directory 1903
One of the first pieces of information I found is a list from Kelly's Directory of Northamptonshire 1903 of the people in Dogsthorpe and Garton End at this date
1903 being exactly 100 years ago (when I started this website) also made it seem a tidy place to begin.
- Alton William, Shildon villas
- Carrol Edward, The Chestnuts
- Craig Mrs. Dogsthorpe Grange
- Higgins Mrs. The Cedars
- Keech Charles C. Wharfedale
- Paten Alfred J
- Sharp Arthur, Garton end
- Wadlow Henry George, Marylands
- Beeby Edward L. shopkeeper
- Bruce Robert, market gardener
- Cook James, dairyman
- Cooper Emma (Mrs.), Blue Bell P.H
- Davison Albert Alwyne, beer retailer
- Dudley Philip, cowkeeper, Garton end
- Gouldthorp Arthur, blacksmith
- Lee Joseph, dairyman, Garton end
- Mackaness Thomas, beer retailer & shopkeeper, Garton end
- Moy Mary Ann (Mrs.), shopkeeper, & Post office
- Perkins Richard, farmer
- Sharp Bros. dairymen, Garton end
- Simmons Arthur, china & earthenware dealer, Garton end
- Vergette Thomas Henry, farmer
- Vickers Thomas, boot & shoe maker
Alfred J Paten
The list does not tell us where Mr Paten was living in 1903, however at about this time he bought the Bull and Dolphin Pub in Bridge St, Peterborough, from Wm Daniel Nichols (Mayor of Peterborough 1904). Alfred John Paten had returned from 'an adventurous life' in America, South Africa and China. The Bull and Dolphin remained within the family business until 1973, one of a chain of East Anglian public houses owned by the Paten family.
Other public houses:
Black Boy and Trumpet, Long Causeway, Peterborough.
Nelson Tavern, Marine Parade South, Great Yarmouth.
The Tramway Wine & Spirit Stores, Gorleston, Norfolk.
Gundry Whites, officially the Bank Plain Restaurant.
Gouldthorp Arthur
Arthur Gouldthorp is listed in the 1901 Census as a blacksmith working from home. His home was next door but one to the Blue Bell Inn, where the petrol station now stands. The photo shows the smithy in 1960.
Arthur Gouldthorp 44, lived with his wife Emily 56, and James B Allen 42 a boarder who was a loco engine fitter.