Dargie
07-01-2008, 10:46 PM
I am seeking any information at all concerning Stantons Wharf in London, circa 1855.
It was in Pickle Herring Street, a continuation of Tooley Street which I believe is still there.
My grandmother's aunt, Mary Ann Warren, was married at the St Olave church, Tooley Street, Southwark to Frederic Stanton in 1855.
Although Frederic owned a prosperous silk mill in Greenwich (which used to belong to Henry V111 's amoury),he did not marry in Greenwich due to the likely fact that Mary Ann was his servant so would have been considered by society to be definately beneath him. By marrying elswhere he was probably attempting to avoid unnecessary publicity.
I am hoping to ascertain if the location of the church has anything to do with Stanton relatives who may have had some connection to Stantons wharf.
Any thoughts on the subject gratefully received. Would love to fly in and check out the area but a bit far to go and then get back in time for tea!
It was in Pickle Herring Street, a continuation of Tooley Street which I believe is still there.
My grandmother's aunt, Mary Ann Warren, was married at the St Olave church, Tooley Street, Southwark to Frederic Stanton in 1855.
Although Frederic owned a prosperous silk mill in Greenwich (which used to belong to Henry V111 's amoury),he did not marry in Greenwich due to the likely fact that Mary Ann was his servant so would have been considered by society to be definately beneath him. By marrying elswhere he was probably attempting to avoid unnecessary publicity.
I am hoping to ascertain if the location of the church has anything to do with Stanton relatives who may have had some connection to Stantons wharf.
Any thoughts on the subject gratefully received. Would love to fly in and check out the area but a bit far to go and then get back in time for tea!