12 Shipwrights Terrace
12 Shipwrights Terrace is a building in Blackwall, Middlesex, England.
In the 1820s, George Green, a shipbuilder and owner of Blackwall Yard, established Shipwrights' Terrace, a row of 13 almshouses built in 1821 for retired shipyard workers. Located south of Lambert's Terrace, these houses were constructed at right angles to the street, facing northwards and overlooking gardens. Originally, access was provided by a pathway between the gardens and the front of the houses. Although there are no known illustrations, plans indicate that the central house was slightly larger and projected slightly, suggesting that the main, north-facing elevation had a symmetrical design. By the 1841 census, at least eight of the houses were occupied by retired shipwrights.
Timeline
- 1839
- 18 Apr
- Charles Henry Furzey born here.a1
Hannah Prestige★ recorded as living here.a1
Henry Furzey★ recorded as residing here.a1
- 1846
- 23 Dec
- Hannah Prestige★ died here.a2
- 1849
- 5 Sep
- Hannah Furzey died here.a3
- 8 Sep
- Henry Furzey★ recorded as living here.a3
- 1851
- 30 Mar
- Sarah Furzey (1831–1897)★, Henry, Elizabeth Ann West (1791–?), John Furzey (1833–?), Emma Furzey (1835–?), Charles Henry Furzey (1839–1885), Edward Furzey (1842–?) and Jane Furzey (1844–1905) recorded in the 1851 census residing here.b1
- 1854
- 10 Jan
- Henry Furzey★ died here.a4
- 1861
Research Notes
12 was last in the row, the next building was a school