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A local history and genealogy site for Wimpole, a village and parish in South Cambridgeshire Curated by Steve Odell Home     Arrington 1881 Census     Wimpole 1891 Census     Orwell 1891 Census 1891 Census for the Parish of Arrington (Part One) White Hall > Pump Hall > Chestnut Row > Old North Road > Police Station A local history and genealogy page for the Parish of Wimpole. Mr Joseph Smoothy's Grocers Shop and the Arrington Post Office, c1900. Now a Grade 2 Listed Building [Listing]. Hide/Show Notes The 1891 Census for Arrington, Cambridgeshire. Reference: Ref. RG13/1521 (with acknowledgement to the Public Record Office) Date of Census: 5 April 1891 There is a national Census every ten years when the year ends in a one. This page details the population of the Parish of Arrington on the night of 5 April 1891 (the list includes children and visitors from outside the parish in temporary residence within Arrington on the night of the census). The population of the Parish of Arrington on the night of the 1891 Census was: 215. My thanks and acknowledgements to the 'census team' who provided the documentation and who typed and checked the various page transcripts back in 2002/2003. Particular thanks to Mike Giddings, Susan Giddings, Alexandra Morton and John Parkins for all their help, assistance and encouragement. Any errors are probably mine. Columns (left to right):    1. Name.    2. Relation to Head of Household.    3. Married, Widow, Widowed or Unmarried (18 years and over).    4. Age.    5. Occupation.    6. Place of Birth. The census schedule does not relate to modern postal addresses. I have provided the modern postal address if known. [Information, notes and comments additional to the 1891 Census are generally shown italicised within square brackets] I would be pleased to hear from you if you can offer any additional genealogical or family information relevant to this page, especially if you possess old photographs that could be added to this site for those who follow. Please use the site's Contact Page in the first instance. Census Records (Parish of Arrington): 1881 Census:  Part One [1]  Part Two [1] 1891 Census:  Part One [2]  Part Two [2] [1] The 1881 Arrington Census is fully rebuilt. [2] The two 1891 pages are being rebuilt after their transfer to the new website. The basic listings will remain available for reference during the rebuilding. The 1891 Census for the Parish of Arrington starts here. Top Village (Schedule 1) Arrington Bridge, Ermine Way, Arrington George PAYNE Head [1] M 48 Agricultural Labourer Arrington, Cambridgeshire Hannah PAYNE Wife M 44   Arrington, Cambridgeshire Charles PAYNE Son S 18 Agricultural Labourer Arrington, Cambridgeshire Fredrick PAYNE Son S 15 Agricultural Labourer Arrington, Cambridgeshire Alice PAYNE Daughter   10 Scholar Arrington, Cambridgeshire Arthur PAYNE Son     8 Scholar Arrington, Cambridgeshire [1] Previous Head: 1881 Census: George Payne. Village (Schedule 2) Arrington Bridge, Ermine Way, Arrington Philip SERGENT Head [3] M 71 Agricultural Labourer Arrington, Cambridgeshire Rebecca SERGENT Wife M 72   Wimpole, Cambridgeshire Susan SERGENT Daughter S 41 (an Imbecile) Arrington, Cambridgeshire [3] Previous Head: 1881 Census: Philip Serjeant. Village (Schedule 3) Arrington Bridge, Ermine Way, Arrington John PETT Head [1] M 59 Agricultural Labourer Wimpole, Cambridgeshire Emma PETT Wife M 58   Arrington, Cambridgeshire Charles PETT Son S 18 Agricultural Labourer Arrington, Cambridgeshire William PETT Son S 17 Agricultural Labourer Arrington, Cambridgeshire Mabel PETT Grand-daughter     5 Scholar Arrington, Cambridgeshire [1] Previous Head: 1881 Census: John Pett. Village (Schedule 4) Arrington Bridge, Ermine Way, Arrington Lydia WHITBY Head [1] W 67   Whaddon, Cambridgeshire Emma WHITBY Daughter S 22   Wimpole, Cambridgeshire Harry WHITBY Son S 19 Agricultural Labourer Wimpole, Cambridgeshire [1] Previous Head: 1881 Census: Samuel Skinner. Although not stated in the 1991 census, it is likely that the next four listings in this census refer to a group of four cottages on the western side of Ermine Street known as 'White Hall'. The four cottages are Grade II listed. 'White Hall' Cottage Heads (South to North): Modern Numbers: No 21 No 23 No 25 No 27 1933 Sale: Mr C. Miller Mrs Wenham Mr A Taylor Mr D Pratt 1911 Census: Charles Miller James Smith William Payne John Goates 1901 Census: David Darlow James Smith William Payne John Goates 1891 Census: David Darlow James Smith William Payne John Goates 1881 Census: David Darlow James Smith George Wagstaff Mary Charter Village (Schedule 5) [1][2] White Hall Cottages, 21 Ermine Way, Arrington David DARLOW Head [3] M 55 Agricultural Labourer Arrington, Cambridgeshire Martha DARLOW Wife M 53   Arrington, Cambridgeshire Charles DARLOW Son S 28 Agricultural Labourer Arrington, Cambridgeshire [1] This listing refers to the first (working northwards towards Arrington) in a group of four cottages on the western side of Ermine Street known as 'White Hall'. [2] This property is Grade II listed. [3] Heads: 1881 Census: David Darlow; 1901 Census: David Darlow; 1911 Census: Charles Miller. Village (Schedule 6) [1][2] White Hall Cottages, 23 Ermine Way, Arrington James SMITH Head [3] M 54 Agricultural Labourer Arrington, Cambridgeshire Caroline SMITH Wife M 48   Arrington, Cambridgeshire Harriet SMITH Sister S 57   Arrington, Cambridgeshire Henry SMITH Son S 16 Agricultural Labourer Arrington, Cambridgeshire Arthur SMITH Son S 12 Agricultural Labourer Arrington, Cambridgeshire Mary SMITH Daughter   11 Scholar Arrington, Cambridgeshire Charles SMITH Son     9 Scholar Arrington, Cambridgeshire Fredrick SMITH Son     7 Scholar Arrington, Cambridgeshire [1] This listing refers to the second (working northwards towards Arrington) in a group of four cottages on the western side of Ermine Street known as 'White Hall'. [2] This property is Grade II listed. [3] Heads: 1881 Census: James Smith; 1901 Census: James Smith; 1911 Census: James Smith. Village (Schedule 7) [1][2] White Hall Cottages, 25 Ermine Way, Arrington William PAYNE Head [3] M 45 Agricultural Labourer Arrington, Cambridgeshire Mary PAYNE Wife M 42   Croydon, Cambridgeshire [1] This listing refers to the third (working northwards towards Arrington) in a group of four cottages on the western side of Ermine Street known as 'White Hall'. [2] This property is Grade II listed. [3] Heads: 1881 Census: George Wagstaff; 1901 Census: William Payne; 1911 Census: William Payne. Village (Schedule 8) [1][2] White Hall Cottages, 27 Ermine Way, Arrington John GOATES Head [3] M 55 Agricultural Labourer Wimpole, Cambridgeshire Harriet GOATES Wife M 46   Wimpole, Cambridgeshire Harriet GOATES Daughter     7 Scholar Wimpole, Cambridgeshire Agnes GOATES Daughter     3   Wimpole, Cambridgeshire Jessie GOATES Daughter     1   Arrington, Cambridgeshire [1] This listing refers to the fourth (working northwards towards Arrington) in a group of four cottages on the western side of Ermine Street known as 'White Hall'. [2] This property is Grade II listed. [3] Heads: 1881 Census: Mary Charter; 1901 Census: John Goates; 1911 Census: John Goates. Although not stated in the census, the next six listings in this census are thought to refer to a group of six cottages on the western side of Ermine Street known as 'Pump Hall'. 'Pump Hall' Cottage Heads (South to North): Address Number: 1 2 3 4 5 6 1933 Sale: W Miller B Pett E Ablett W Pell W Skinner L Miller 1911 Census: [Not occupied] Benjamin Pett Benjamin Ingrey Arthur Taylor William Skinner David Charter 1901 Census: Samuel Pett Benjamin Pett Benjamin Ingrey Louisa Miller William Skinner David Charter 1891 Census: Samuel Pett Benjamin Pett Henry Ingrey George Miller William Skinner David Charter 1881 Census: Samuel Pett Alfred Pett Henry Ingrey Thomas Wagstaff William Cooper David Charter Village (Schedule 9) [1] Pump Hall Cottages, Ermine Way, Arrington Samuel PETT Head [2] M 54 Agricultural Labourer Arrington, Cambridgeshire Phoebe PETT Wife M 49   St Neots, Huntingdon Albert J KENZIE Lodger S 25 Police Constable Shepreth, Cambridgeshire [1] This listing refers to the first (working northwards towards Arrington) in a group of six cottages on the western side of Ermine Street known as 'Pump Hall'. [2] Previous Head: 1881 Census: . Village (Schedule 10) [1] Pump Hall Cottages, Ermine Way, Arrington Benjamin PETT Head [2] M 27 Agricultural Labourer Arrington, Cambridgeshire Lilly PETT Daughter     5 Scholar Arrington, Cambridgeshire [1] This listing refers to the second (working northwards towards Arrington) in a group of six cottages on the western side of Ermine Street known as 'Pump Hall'. [2] Previous Head: 1881 Census: . Village (Schedule 11) Pump Hall Cottages, Ermine Way, Arrington Henry INGREY Head W 85   Wimpole, Cambridgeshire Benjimin INGREY Son S 48 Shoemaker Master Wimpole, Cambridgeshire [1] This listing refers to the third (working northwards towards Arrington) in a group of six cottages on the western side of Ermine Street known as 'Pump Hall'. Village (Schedule 12) Pump Hall Cottages, Ermine Way, Arrington George MILLER Head S 48 Agricultural Labourer Arrington, Cambridgeshire [1] This listing refers to the fourth (working northwards towards Arrington) in a group of six cottages on the western side of Ermine Street known as 'Pump Hall'. Village (Schedule 13) Pump Hall Cottages, Ermine Way, Arrington William SKINNER Head M 28 Gardener Domestic Wimpole, Cambridgeshire Grace SKINNER Wife M 26   Wimpole, Cambridgeshire Emily SKINNER Daughter     2   Wimpole, Cambridgeshire Herbert SKINNER Son   6m   Arrington, Cambridgeshire [1] This listing refers to the fifth (working northwards towards Arrington) in a group of six cottages on the western side of Ermine Street known as 'Pump Hall'. Village (Schedule 14) Pump Hall Cottages, Ermine Way, Arrington David CHARTER Head M 40 Agricultural Labourer Arrington, Cambridgeshire Jane CHARTER Wife M 39   Arrington, Cambridgeshire Agnes CHARTER Daughter S 18   Arrington, Cambridgeshire William CHARTER Son S 17 Agricultural Labourer Arrington, Cambridgeshire Charles CHARTER Son S 14 Agricultural Labourer Arrington, Cambridgeshire Minnie CHARTER Daughter   11 Scholar Arrington, Cambridgeshire Augustus CHARTER Son     9 Scholar Arrington, Cambridgeshire Walter CHARTER Son     3   Arrington, Cambridgeshire Wilfred CHARTER Son     1   Arrington, Cambridgeshire John MILLER Lodger S 51 Painter Arrington, Cambridgeshire [1] This listing refers to the sixth and last (working northwards towards Arrington) in a group of six cottages on the western side of Ermine Street known as 'Pump Hall'. Although not stated in the census, it is likely that the next three listings in this census refer to a group of three c1690 thatched cottages end-on to the western side of Ermine Street originally known as 'Chestnut Row'. The three [now two] cottages are Grade II listed. 'Chestnut Row' Cottage Heads Left to Right looking at the front. The right-hand column is the cottage end-on to the A1198. Modern Numbers: No 57 - No 59 1933 Sale: Mr P. Pattman Mr R Yeoman Mr A Storey 1911 Census: Ellen Charter George Wilkins Martha Lawrence 1901 Census: Charles Charter George Wilkins Martha Lawrence 1891 Census: Charles Charter George Wilkins William Lawrence 1881 Census: Edith Miller David Osbourne James Reynolds Note that the listings shown above against the 1933 Auction, fix the tenant name precisely to each of the three [then] cottages and their related gardens. Although the 1891 census gives detailed family information, it does not identify which of the three properties the families lived in. I am looking for a 'name' link between 1911 and 1933 to fix the above names against each property, at least down to 1891. Village (Schedule 15) [1] Chestnut Cottage, 59 Ermine Way, Arrington William LAWRENCE Head M 64 Bricklayer Litlington, Cambridgeshire Martha LAWRENCE Wife M 53   Arrington, Cambridgeshire Albert CHARTER Grandson     5   Melbourn, Cambridgeshire [1] This cottage is Grade II listed. The 1891 census [below with yellow backgrounds] started as a direct lift from my 2003 web page. I have already tidied up some of the old source code. The census information given remains valid [if somewhat untidy]. The individual entries will be re-formatted [with white background as above] and the page fully re-issued in due course. [September/October 2019] Village (Schedule 16) - Chestnut Row/Cottage George WILKINS Head M 50 Agricultural Labourer Arrington, Cambridgeshire Rhoda WILKINS Wife M 46 Croydon, Cambridgeshire Rule WILKINS Son S 20 Agricultural Labourer Arrington, Cambridgeshire James WILKINS Son   11 Scholar Arrington, Cambridgeshire William WILKINS Son   9 Scholar Arrington, Cambridgeshire Lousia WILKINS Daughter   6 Scholar Arrington, Cambridgeshire Margaret WILKINS Daughter   2 Arrington, Cambridgeshire Village (Schedule 17) - Chestnut Row/Cottage Charles CHARTER Head M 59 Rural Postman. Messenger. Arrington, Cambridgeshire Ellen CHARTER Wife M 58 Arrington, Cambridgeshire Village (Schedule 18) - Cottage James REYNOLDS Head M 67 Agricultural Labourer Arrington, Cambridgeshire Ellen REYNOLDS Wife M 61 Orwell, Cambridgeshire George REYNOLDS Son S 19 Agricultural Labourer Arrington, Cambridgeshire Mary A REYNOLDS Daughter S 20 Arrington, Cambridgeshire Village (Schedule 19) Cottage Elizabeth REED Head W 39 Orwell, Cambridgeshire Walter REED Son   11 Scholar Wimpole, Cambridgeshire Henry P REED Son   8 Scholar Arrington, Cambridgeshire Eleanor REED Daughter   5 Scholar Arrington, Cambridgeshire Gray KEELING Lodger S 23 Clerk (to Estate Agent) Gamlingay, Cambridgeshire A police station was built in Arrington c1866 opposite 'The Hardwicke Arms' and Petty Sessions (minor court cases) were held there until 1958, when the police station was closed. The courts were transferred to Melbourn. By 1968 the former police station had been converted into two private houses. Village (Schedule 20) Police Station James CARLOW Head M 60 Police Superintendent Knightsbridge, Middlesex Susannah CARLOW Wife M 54 West Wratting, Cambridgeshire Jane KINGSTON Servant S 16 General Servant Hardwick, Cambridgeshire Village (Schedule 21) Police Station Charles MORLING Head M 59 Police Constable Knapwell, Cambridgeshire Emma MORLING Wife M 53 Dressmaker Bourn, Cambridgeshire 'The Hardwicke Arms', Arrington, c1920. Looking northwards towards Arrington Hill. [Enlarged detail from an early postcard in my collection] A Grade II listed building, 'The Hardwicke Arms' is said to have its origins in the 13th century. 'The Tiger' inn in this location was recorded in 1747. The inn was renamed 'The Hardwicke Arms' and at least partially rebuilt during the late 18th century. During the 18th and mid-19th centuries it was a major coaching inn located (as it was then) on the Great North Road, the main road between London and York (Ermine Street). 'The Hardwicke Arms' is a two-storey range of the 18th century built in brick and tile, and in the time of the 1881 and 1891 censuses was also the house of a farm of up to 196 acres. The farm buildings at the rear were recorded and offered for sale in 1933 but most have since been demolished. 'The Hardwicke Arms' is still in business as a pub and hotel. Hardwick Arms (Schedule 22) [Now: The Hardwick Arms Hotel, Arrington] George LINTON Head M 56 Farm Bailiff & Innkeeper Oakington, Cambridgeshire Mary LINTON Wife M 56 Oakington, Cambridgeshire Alice LINTON Daughter S 14 Moniter (School) Oakington, Cambridgeshire Lucy WEBB Servant S 14 General Serv. Domestic Barrington, Cambridgeshire Francis T CURTIS Lodger S 22 Brewer Tenterden, Kent Hardwick Arms Tap (Schedule 23) [Now: The Hardwick Arms Hotel, Arrington] James COLLIN Head M 62 Liquid Retailer & Tapman (Pub) Arrington, Cambridgeshire Emma COLLIN Wife M 47 Arrington, Cambridgeshire May COLLIN Daughter   4 Scholar Arrington, Cambridgeshire Walter COLLIN Son   3 Scholar Arrington, Cambridgeshire George CHARTER Son S 25 Stone Mason Arrington, Cambridgeshire The Blacksmith's Forge and Village Shop, Arrington, c1905. The forge is on the left (with scrap metal outside), the shop is to the right with window blinds down against the morning sun. Compare this view with the image at the head of this page. (See Schedule 23) The building is now Grade II Listed. [Enlarged detail from an early postcard in my collection] Village (Schedule 24) David NEWELL Head M 29 Blacksmith (Master) Guilden Morden, Cambridgeshire Ruth NEWELL Wife M 30 Guilden Morden, Cambridgeshire John NEWELL Brother S 18 Blacksmith & Journeyman Guilden Morden, Cambridgeshire Constance N NEWELL Daughter   2 Arrington, Cambridgeshire Bernard G NEWELL Son   2m Arrington, Cambridgeshire Village [Shop] (Schedule 25) -           Joseph SMOOTHY Head M 58 Grocer and Postmaster Saffron Walden, Essex Martha SMOOTHY Wife M 54 Grocer Wendy, Cambridgeshire Annie SMOOTHY Daughter S 26 Arrington, Cambridgeshire Mary E SMOOTHY Daughter S 24 Arrington, Cambridgeshire Selina WILES Servant S 16 General Serv. Domestic Longstowe, Cambridgeshire Village (Schedule 26) Alfred J COPPING Head M 33 Baker (Master) Yaxley, Huntingdon Annie COPPING Wife M 35 Arrington, Cambridgeshire Rose COPPING Daughter   6 Scholar Arrington, Cambridgeshire Ethel COPPING Daughter   4 Scholar Arrington, Cambridgeshire Fanny COPPING Sister S 28 Stanground, Huntingdon Edward PAGE Servant S 22 Baker's Assistant Eynesbury, Huntingdon Alfred STEVENS Servant S 18 Baker's Assistant Swaffham Bulbeck, Cambridgeshire Sarah PAYNE Servant S 16 General Serv. Domestic Kneesworth, Cambridgeshire Village (Schedule 27) Philip NEWMAN Head M 47 Agricultural Labourer Croydon, Cambridgeshire Ruth NEWMAN Wife M 55 Caxton, Cambridgeshire Philip NEWMAN Son S 21 Groom Croydon, Cambridgeshire William NEWMAN Son S 14 Bricklayer Croydon, Cambridgeshire Village (Schedule 28) Walter J REYNOLDS Head M 33 Agricultural Labourer Arrington, Cambridgeshire Elizabeth REYNOLDS Wife M 31 Laundress Arrington, Cambridgeshire Village (Schedule 29) Uninhabited     St Nicholas, c1905 Arrington Parish Church Village (Schedule 30) Mary A CHARTER Head W 59 Charwoman Arrington, Cambridgeshire James CHARTER Son S 24 Agricultural Labourer Arrington, Cambridgeshire Albert CHARTER Son S 22 Agricultural Labourer Arrington, Cambridgeshire Arthur CHARTER Son S 20 Agricultural Labourer Arrington, Cambridgeshire Joseph THEOBALD Lodger S 31 Bricklayer Morden, Cambridgeshire Village (Schedule 31) Charles MILLER Head M 45 Shepherd Arrington, Cambridgeshire Sarah MILLER Wife M 53 St Martin's in the Fields, Middlesex Village (Schedule 32) Charles J RULE Head M 28 Road Labourer Wimpole, Cambridgeshire Mary A RULE Wife M 27 Wimpole, Cambridgeshire Elsie G RULE Daughter   5m Arrington, Cambridgeshire Village (Schedule 33) Henry BARRANCE Head W 83 Arrington, Cambridgeshire Henry BARRANCE Son S 45 Agricultural Labourer Arrington, Cambridgeshire James BARRANCE Son S 39 Agricultural Labourer Arrington, Cambridgeshire Susan BARRANCE Daughter S 32 Dressmaker Arrington, Cambridgeshire Village (Schedule 34) William RAYMENT Head M 42 Agricultural Labourer Arrington, Cambridgeshire Emma RAYMENT Wife M 52 Salthill, Sussex Village (Schedule 35) [Now: ?? Ermine Way, Arrington] William COLLIN Head M 46 Bricklayer (Estate) Arrington, Cambridgeshire Jane COLLIN Wife M 39 Wimpole, Cambridgeshire Caroline COLLIN Daughter S 17 Wimpole, Cambridgeshire Ernest COLLIN Son S 14 Bricklayer's Appre. Wimpole, Cambridgeshire Fanny COLLIN Daughter S 9 Scholar Arrington, Cambridgeshire Harry COLLIN Son   5 Scholar Arrington, Cambridgeshire Louisa COLLIN Daughter   3 Arrington, Cambridgeshire Village (Schedule 36) Alfred WHITMORE Head M 33 Groom Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire Eliza WHITMORE Wife M 28 Cherry Hinton, Cambridgeshire George WHITMORE Son   10 Scholar Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire Eliza WHITMORE Daughter   8 Scholar Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire Jesse WHITMORE Son   6 Scholar Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire Emma WHITMORE Daughter   4 Scholar Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire Alfred WHITMORE Son   3 Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire Village (Schedule xx) Ermine Way, Arrington The 1891 Census for the Parish of Arrington ends here. Census Records (Parish of Wimpole): Census 1881:  Part One [1]  Part Two [1]  Part Three [1]  New Orwell [1][2] Census 1891:  Part One [3]  Part Two [3]  Part Three [3]  New Orwell [1][2] Census 1901:  Part One [3]  Part Two [3]  Part Three [3]  New Orwell [1][2] [1] The 1881 Wimpole Census is fully rebuilt as are the three 'New Orwell' pages. [2] Following a parish boundary change in April 1999, much of the area of Orwell on the Cambridge Road, previously known as 'New Orwell', is now part of the modern-day Parish of Wimpole. [3] These pages are being rebuilt after their transfer to the new website. The basic listings remain available for reference during the rebuilding. Census Records (Parish of Orwell): Census 1881:  Part One [1]  Part Two [1]  Part Three [1]  New Orwell [1][2] Census 1891:  Part One [1]  Part Two [1]  Part Three [3]  New Orwell [1][2] Census 1901:  Part One [3]  Part Two [3]  Part Three [1]  New Orwell [1][2] [1] Completed pages. [2] Following a parish boundary change in April 1999, much of the area of Orwell on the Cambridge Road, previously known as 'New Orwell', is now part of the modern-day Parish of Wimpole. [3] These pages are being rebuilt after their transfer to the new website. The basic listings remain available for reference during the rebuilding. Arrington: Ermine Street and 'The Hardwicke Arms' c1920 [From an early postcard image in my collection] Crow End Cottages, Arrington Hill, Ermine Way, c1905 [From an early postcard image in my collection] This page was last updated on: 28 September 2019. Contact the Website     Read Our Guestbook     Search this Site Website © Copyright 2000-2021 Steve Odell