History of 40 Westgate

Formerly number No 34 (1900-1950 numbering)

Known in recent memory as Deering’s sweet shop, this property has been a shop since before censuses began in 1841. At that point it was a bakery already being run by George Hackett, aged 35 and who describes himself as a baker, a recognised trade of trained artisans. He was still there in 1851 census – Hackett, George (55) now titled Master baker – and in 1861 – Hackett, George (66) Master baker. Still working at age 66!

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Colin Hicks

Site Admin - Westgate street history, Chichester

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