Wheelwrights and Carpenters

There were several wheelwrights and carpenters in the village throughout the 1800s. Joseph Gregory arrived in the village around 1890, and by 1891 was in business in the High Street as a wheelwright with his son William. By 1911 it was William who was running the business as a wheelwright and carpenter, as well as a funeral director. He also designed and built the original Village Hall. The business grew throughout the 1900s; William's son Joe inherited the family business and served on the Parish Council for 35 years. Gregory Close is named after the Gregory family. Before the new houses were built on the land on the High Street there were two private houses and a builder’s yard. The business closed and the new houses were built; their name 'The Wheelwrights' recognises the history of the site. The photograph shows No 35/37 High Street, with the Wheelwrights buildings behind. No 35/37 is an Estate House, originally built in the late 1800s as three houses. It has a crest but no date. Can you help? What date do you think this photo was taken? Can you date it from the clothes worn by the children? If so, please get in touch.