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Wm Fred Bayes married Harriet Smith, of Riseley in 1889, and was a baker. In 1911 the family is living at 59 Little Street, and there are 9 children. Lizzie aged 18 is mother's help, Joseph 17 baker's assistant, Annie 13 mother's help, William Fred (jun) 11, Charles Edward 9, Harriett 7, Clara 6, George Ernest 5, are scholars, and baby John Smith Bayes is 9 months. His parents had moved to Griffith Street.
Fred and Harriett are buried in Rushden Cemetery Grave C156:
| In ever loving memory of William Fred BAYES the devoted husband of Harriett BAYES born August 24th 1868 passed away at Hunstanton Sepr 1st 1919. The eternal God is thy refuge and underneath are the everlasting arms. Also of Harriett his loving wife who was called to the homeland on January 20th 1959 aged 90 years. A holy rest and peace at last. |
Joseph Arthur Bayes took over the bakery when his father died in 1919 aged 51, and by now his brother, Charlie, was also working in the trade. The firm was then known as Bayes Bros.
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Rushden Cemetery Grave F 657
In loving memory of Joseph Arthur BAYES born 19th February 1894 died 24th September 1978 and his beloved wife Florence Harriett born 17th January 1895 died 24th September 1991. Re-united.
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When their mother died the boys built a new bakery in Little Street, and the old property was sold to Mr Sherwood who kept an antique shop. Mr Sherwood used the old bakery as a his workshop for renovating furniture.
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The Old Bakery built c1960 - No 21
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| Quoted by EH Barrett in 1970 : Charlie is still living in Rushden, close by his old work place. Handicapped by Arthritis, he still manages to ride a bicycle, with the aid of a walking-stick. To people who see this for the first time, the spectacle causes amusement, as well as amazement! |
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