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Charles Meller
Charles Meller, born Upperthorne YKS, with his wife Fanny born Leominster HEF, came
to Rushden when Charles was manager of a music shop, 'Whitings', at 16 High Street.
They lived at 32 Griffith Street. Fanny died in 1924 aged 70, and Charles continued
here until about 1939.



No 32 is above the footpath from the church and has two large bay windows, No 30 adjoining and then the Working Men's Club.
A 1918 advert tells us that Mr Meller, piano tuner and lived at 'Hadyn House' in Grffith Street. Kelly's directory tells us he lived at No 32, but no visible plaque appears on the frontage.
1918 advert

Receipt 1917
 C Meller stamp
Above a receipt 1917 and deatails of the stamp

Rushden Echo, 12th July 1918

Meller—Expert Tuner and Repairer, can undertake a limited number of renovations, tunings and repairs. Pianos modernized at low cost.

Address: Haydn House, Griffith-street, Rushden.

Fraser son & McKensie took over the business and Charles stayed with that business.
16 High Street
16 High Street


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