Thanks Denise I have a photo taken by them and your dates could help narrow down the timeframe. Thanks Syd ----- Original Message ----- From: "mggirl" <mggirl@damask.plus.com> To: <ENG-CAMBRIDGESHIRE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, October 18, 2004 3:46 AM Subject: RE: [ENG-CAMB] Photoghapher > Hi Syd > > Don't know about 1852, but it was there in 1896 according to the Kelly's > Directory, page 263. > Stearn T & Sons, 72 Bridge Street, Cambridge > > I've had a look at the Slater's Directory for 1850 and there are no > photographers listed at all. Seems a bit strange, but the businesses go > from Perfumers and Hair Dressers straight to Physicians. > There is a Joseph Stearn, 21 King St listed under "Shopkeepers and > Dealers in Groceries & Sundries" . Also, 3 Stearn's listed under > Tailors (also ropemakers) but no Photographers. > > Thomas Stearn was still at 72 Bridge Street in 1904, as per the > Cambridge Explorer CD. It's listed as Stearn & Sons, photographers. > Thomas Stearn > > Any help ? > Denise > >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Syd Ryder [mailto:SydRyder@bigpond.net.au] >> Sent: 17 October 2004 07:17 >> To: ENG-CAMBRIDGESHIRE-L@rootsweb.com >> Subject: [ENG-CAMB] Photoghapher >> >> >> Does anyone know if the photographer Stearn of 72 Bridge >> Street Cambridge was operating in 1852? >> >> Thanks >> Syd Ryder >> >> >> ==== ENG-CAMBRIDGESHIRE Mailing List ==== >> . >> >> --- >> Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. >> Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). >> Version: 6.0.778 / Virus Database: 525 - Release Date: 15/10/2004 >> >> > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.778 / Virus Database: 525 - Release Date: 15/10/2004 > > > > ==== ENG-CAMBRIDGESHIRE Mailing List ==== > . >