In a message dated 02/12/2006 01:00:00 GMT Standard Time, hsouthen@ihug.co.nz writes: Would a shop be recorded in the 1851 census if no one lived on the premises? ______________________________________________________________________ Helen, No, it's should not be, as a household schedule would not be left there, although the enumerator may a note in his book that it is unoccupied. Does the photograph have anything printed on the back? Are you sure of the date? Regards Stan Mapstone