Ancient High House, Stafford

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Date:1920 - 1930 (c.)

Description:A view of St. Mary's Passage, Stafford looking towards Greengate Street with the timber-framed Ancient High House prominent.

William Albert Marson owned a high class family grocer's shop, established in the High House on Greengate Street. Marson was also a lay reader and held sermons in several churches within the Stafford area, including St. Matthew's at Derrington, St. John's in Littleworth and Brocton Mission Hall. In 1890 Marson opened his 'Old Curiosity Shop' on Albion Place, selling furniture, china and fancy goods. The shop later moved to premises behind the High House on St. Mary's Passage, which in turn became Marosn's Luncheon and Tea Roomspictured here.


A 'Pelham' series postcard published by Boots Cash Chemists.


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1900s
Ancient High House, Stafford
Ancient High House, Stafford

View of the Ancient High House on Greengate Street, built by Richard Dorrington ...

1930s
Greengate Street, Stafford
Greengate Street, Stafford

Looking down Greeengate Street from the Market Square. On the right is the Ancient ...

1950s
Shaw's House and Ancient High House, Stafford
Shaw's House and Ancient High House, Stafford

View from outside St. Chad's Church, looking north. On the left is Shaw's House ...

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Source: Mr Jake Whitehouse

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