Reference
BY15/6
Title
Porter's House and Howard Cottage or House, Mill Street, Bedford
Date free text
1877-1968
Production date
From: 1877 To: 1968
Scope and Content
The trustees owned a property in Mill Street known as Porter's House having been let to T S Porter since 1876. By 1883 this property was old and in need of repair. In 1883 Mr Whitbread offered to sell them Howard Cottage or House, a house and garden that adjoined the chapel and school premises, (whereas Porter's house was on the other side of the road). The trustees sold Porter's house to Mr Porter and used the proceeds in part payment for Howard House. Part of Howard House was sold in 1961 to Bedford Borough as part of the road widening scheme.
Level of description
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