Notes

Originally part of the same building as no.56, but subdivided before 1859, (HB05/13/012 B).

“The valuation of 1834 also tells us that in the large yard to the rear (‘Boyd’s Yard’) there was a ‘range of poor dwellings’ the upper parts of which were used as ‘offices’ (i.e. stores or outbuildings). These dwellings were originally sited on both sides of the yard, but only those to the west side now survive (albeit solely as outbuildings). The Adam Boyd listed as one of the 1834 occupants may be the man of the same name listed as a grocer in Pigot & Co’s 1824 Directory.” (HB05/13/012 A).

HB05/13/012 A.

Griffith’s Valuation

SMcM research based on Griffith’s Valuation registers.

SMcM research based on Griffith’s Valuation registers.

SMcM research based on Griffith’s Valuation registers.

Census – building no. 73

John McConaghie, 29, head of family, Presbyterian, coach builder, widower

William John McConaghie, 6, son, Presbyterian, scholar, not married

James McConaghie, 4, son, Presbyterian, scholar, not married

Sarah McConaghie, 2, daughter, Presbyterian, scholar, not married

Sarah McConaghie, 18, sister, Presbyterian, cook servant domestic, not married

John Mc Gill, 20, apprentice, RC, apprentice coach-builder, not married

SMcM research based on Griffith’s Valuation registers.

SMcM research based on Griffith’s Valuation registers.

Census – building no. 78

James McCurdy, 27, head of family, COI, grocer, married

Maggie McCurdy, 21, wife, COI, married

David McCurdy, 22, brother, COI, shopkeeper, single

SMcM research based on Griffith’s Valuation registers.

SMcM research based on Griffith’s Valuation registers.

John Glass’s lease included nos. 1-17, 23, and 4-10 Boyd’s Yard.

Entrance to building has a mosaic floor spelling out “J A Glass”.

Drapery

HB05/13/012 A.

Both JMcC and Fiona Spence (08/12/23) remember Mrs Glass’ drapery shop.

JMcC research.

HB05/13/012 A.

Kevin McAfee (10/12/24) notes that the Jennings main bakery was on Fairhill Street, sold through their shop on Castle Street.

HB05/13/012 A.

JMcC research.

Kevin McAfee (10/12/24) notes that a tattoo artist operated out of the rear of the barbers.

Spoke to Michael 15/11/23 and 21/11/23. Two of the dwellings in Boyd’s Yard to the rear of no.58 used by Michael, and office upstairs and a store downstairs. Both appear to have original fireplaces in situ. Community café operating from rear dwellings in Yard.