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Pulteney Street and Craft Cottage

77 Pulteney Street, Taree, NSW Australia

Vacant land having frontages to Pulteney, High and Wynter Streets (Lots 1 & 2 Section B) was sold to John Joseph Stephens of Taree in 1908.
Later that year, Stephens commissioned Henry Alcorn of “Tunbridge Wells” High Street, to build a substantial brick house on Lot 2 which was leased, on completion, to Dr Stuart Kay, a Sydney University graduate...
Over the years, the property changed hands several times. In 1944 John Francis Bradley purchased the dwelling. He and his family operated a bakery and shop nearby at 85 High Street.

The building is presently occupied by Taree Craft Centre Inc. and has been extended to provide space for a teaching area and café. Following damage caused by a vehicle in July 2017, substantial repairs were undertaken, together with the glazing of the front verandah. The building is a locally listed heritage item.
Author: Penny Teerman.
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15 comments

tiabunna said:

Some interesting history there, Gillian. Any chance of a photo of the Stephens house as a PiP?
3 weeks ago

Gillian Everett replied to tiabunna:

Hope to take one this week...
3 weeks ago

Annemarie said:

Wonderful

Happy sunday!
3 weeks ago ( translate )

Xata said:

Completed by historic, well done Gillian!
3 weeks ago ( translate )

Gudrun said:

Reading that street sign I briefly thought you were in Bath, UK;-) Cool to see the signs in all directions.
3 weeks ago

Gillian Everett replied to Gudrun:

I think it's named after William Pulteney of Bath.
3 weeks ago

Amelia said:

Difficult to make a decision about which way to go. ;-)))
3 weeks ago

Don Sutherland said:

Great shot.
3 weeks ago

William Sutherland said:

Fabulous capture!
3 weeks ago ( translate )

PhLB - Luc Boonen said:

intense blue, marvellous shot
3 weeks ago ( translate )

Esther said:

You definitely should not get lost here.
3 weeks ago

Gillian Everett replied to Gillian Everett:

Found this on Wikipedia
Pulteney Bridge is a bridge over the River Avon in Bath, England. It was completed by 1774, and connected the city with land in Bathwick which Sir William Pulteney and his family wished to develop. Designed by Robert Adam in a Palladian style, it is one of only four bridges in the world to have shops across its full span on both sides. It has been designated as a Grade I listed building. The bridge is named after Frances Pulteney, wife of the Scottish lawyer and politician Sir William Pulteney, 5th Baronet. Frances was a first cousin once removed of William Pulteney, 1st Earl of Bath. She inherited the Earl's substantial fortune in Somerset after his death in 1764. The rural Bathwick estate, which Frances and William inherited in 1767, was across the river from the city and could be reached only by ferry. William made plans to create a new town, which would become a suburb to the historic city of Bath, but first he needed a better river crossing.
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2 weeks ago

Gillian Everett replied to Gillian Everett:

Hi George, we went back there for brunch in the cafe, very enjoyable. Staffed by friendly volunteers.
2 weeks ago

Gillian Everett said:

Thanks all
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Gillian Everett replied to Gillian Everett:

Craft Cottage
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