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Devonport

Location

Princess Street, Devonport, - as it is named on the above map - was to the north of and parallel with Fore Street, and ran north-eastwards from the King Street to High Street (Granby Barracks). 

Although originally spelt "Princess" it has been claimed that it received its name because it was much frequented by two Royal princes during their time in the Royal Navy and that it should really be "Princes Street".  This is the name that it has carried in modern times.

Care should be taken not to confuse this with Princess Street in old Plymouth.

Principal buildings

The principal buildings on the south side of Princes Street in 1890 were:

  • None

and on the north side:

  • the Royal Hotel Tap; the London Spirit Vaults; and the Barnstaple Inn.

Principal businesses

The principal businesses on the south side in 1890 were:

  • James T Cuddiford, shop; Thomas Millman, boot and shoe maker.

and on the north side (returning from King Street):

  • Thomas Hambley, hairdresser; Thomas Williams, pawnbroker; Thomas Townsend, greengrocer; Thomas Veale, baker; James Healey & Sons, contractors.

 

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