These papers were discovered by the contributor, Chris Marshall, when his family moved into 82 Preston Drove in 1986. The postcards and adverts were found under the floorboards; the bills were found behind the meter board.
82 Preston Drove was constructed in 1906 and the Norrish family lived in the house until at least 1931 (according to the census). The house had another occupant by 1934. The father was John Norrish and the other name on the 1931 census was John Dennis Norrish, (Chartered accountant).
Averills and Sons (tailors), Brighton Corporation Electricity Department, Brighton and Hove Gas Company
Scans of one trade advert, two meter reading cards, and one postcard.
Digital copies of the documents listed here have been donated to the East Sussex Record Office; the originals remain with in the care of the current owner of 82 Preston Drove.
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