6 – 8 Nevill Street

About the building

It seems likely that this property was rebuilt after 1815, as there is no possibility that it fronted onto Back Lane. It is supposed that it was rebuilt in 1833 after Miss Jones’ death. The 30 hour clock was wound from inside the bedroom, its tick made sleep difficult. The clock has the name ROWE inscribed on it. F R Rowe & Sons were watch, clock makers & jewellers here in 1967 – 1975 (at least). 1978 – 1993: John Kyffin, jeweller

 

Further pages of information about the history of the buildings can be found * here *.

Recent history

1982, 1991, 1993,: John Kyffin jewellers

1.9.77 owners: G M & J Jones (source: Deeds); occupiers: William Jones & Son Ltd trading as Retails Jewellers.

2.6.1973 Mrs Joan Lilian Wells

14.10.61 F R Rowe & Son Ltd (Including St John’s Lane property the whole described as no 6)

31.1.47 F R Rowe (died) Jeweller.

Previous occupiers

Other information

In 1816 a special committee of 5 was set up to settle the supposed encroachment of Thomas Price’s New House in Nevill Street. They said it was all right.

In 1875, Thomas Squire Rowe, Watchmaker had moved to No 6 from No 26 .

Further information about the previous occupants and the earlier properties on this site is attached in separate document * click here *.

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