Genealogy Chat

hi, does anyone know where i can find out more info on a building and what it was used for/like. i have done a google search and the only info i am getting is about the current company that reside there. i been and spoken to the company that is there and all they could tell me was when they moved in etc. i have been to the tourist infomation in ely and all they could tell me was it used to be a retirement home but was closed in 1991. the building is St Mary's Lodge, st marys street ely, cambs. up until 1991 it was a retirement home for the elderly, it then stood empty until 1994 when hereward housing moved into it.

i have sent an email to the local paper about a week ago but got no reply. i dont no about your area but in cambridgshire all the councils and authorities changed a couple of years ago, so i dont know who it would be.

Have you tried the local council, don't know if they can help but, if it was an important building they might be able to. Or the local newspapers. Ann Glos

It looks as though Ely is east Cambs district council (I googled it) Give the paper a bit longer to reply. Ann Glos

found this: Parish: Ely Address: St Marys Lodge No 44 St Marys Street Ely Cambs Grade: II Description: A late C18 or early C19 yellow gault brick house similar in design to Nos 40 and 42. Three storeys and cellars with a parapet and stone string course. Three window range, double hung sashes with glazing bars, in plain reveals. A central four panel door approached by steps has a semi circular fanlight with fan glazing and is set in recessed brick reveals with quadrant fluted columns. Roof slate. The space between Nos 42 and 44 has been built up in the C20, slightly recessed, in a closely matching style. Additional Information: Formerlylisted Grade III, as List No 2/46. Upgraded at 19/06/72. Date Listed: 23/09/50 Grid Reference: TL 53808030 Easting:: 5538000 Northing: 2803000 As it is a listed building I would think that the council should be able to help you. Ann glos

thanks. will have to try the council 2moro and see if anyone can help me.

Unless there is a heritage or conservation asociation in Ely which would be more help. Ann Glos

i really dont know. got hubby to take me over the other day and got some pictures etc. and as i said tourist info were no help, and the housing association that are there now couldnt help.

have you looked at the web site of the Cambridgeshire Family History Society? There is a lot of info on there but I didn't have time to read it all. There may be somebody who you can contact, some societies will answer queries from non members. Ann Glos