Thomas Gostick Jervis was born at Raunds on 25th July 1869, where his father Thomas was a clicker by trade. His mother Sarah Ann was a grocer and was also born at Raunds. In 1891 they lived in Bridge Street. Thomas G was now 21 years old and working as a carpenter.

He married Laura Elizabeth Pridmore, daughter of James Edward Pridmore, bricklayer, on 5th September 1892. They moved to Brook Street in Raunds and had two boys, James T aged 8, and Arthur H aged 5 when the census was taken in 1901. Laura and Thomas G now have a grocery and Thomas was also working as a hairdresser. James Thomas was baptised at St Andrews Church, Kettering on 2nd April 1893.

In 1911 they were living in Harcourt Street, Raunds, but moved to Rushden soon after.

When the First World War began Arthur joined up, his brother James was running a hairdressers in Queen Street, and his parents were running their shop at 48 Duck Street. These were lock-up shops and the family was living at 8 Gordon Terrace in Higham Road.

No. 8 Gordon Terrace is between the cars, and behind the tree! - in 2026. or today No. 23 - Row renumbered in 1951 - photo 15 - 25 Higham Road

Kelly's Directory

At 48 Duck Street 1914-20 Thomas Gostick Jervis hairdresser.

48 Duck Street in the 1960s, beyond is Hollis'

Sadly Arthur Jervis was killed during the war, and a letter was sent to his parents.

James T Jervis was born on 19th February 1893, and he was working at a shop in Queen Street by 1914. In 1917 he married Ethel Marion Coles, born 3rd February 1895, daughter of George and Peace Coles who lived in Montague Street. From 1920 until 1934 he was trading at 63 High Street South. In 1939 he was living at 1 Co-op Row, and now had two children; Dora M born 14th February 1920, and Mary S born 18th July 1922. Both daughters married, Dora maerried a Mr Britten in 1940, and the following year Mary married Donald V Childs.

63 High Street South in 2026 - now split as 63 left and 63A right with the black door

Violet and Minnie Chettle outside 29 Fitzwilliam Street c1925

An accident occurred in 1921 which destroyed the shop window. Following the repairs the Chettle girls wanted a bigger shop, so Thomas seems to have exchanged with them. In the early 1930s he moved to 29 Fitzwilliam Street, just across the road.

Thomas was unable to work when his wife was ill and may have retired too. Laura died in March 1936.

James was running both shops in 1936, but soon closed the Fitzwilliam Street shop.

Thomas G was buried 02 May 1951 aged 81 in Grave DA3338/9 in Rushden Cemetery.

DA338/9 Warner

In loving memory of Thomas Gostick JERVIS who died April 29th 1951 aged 81 years. Reunited. Pte. Arthur Horace JERVIS son of T G & L E JERVIS killed in action July 3rd 1916 aged 20 years interred in British cemetery La Neuville Corbie Somme. Until the day break. Laura Elizabeth JERVIS called to higher service March 7th 1936 aged 63 years. Peace perfect peace.

Probate was granted on 30 May 1951 to James Thomas and a solicitor's clerk, at £215. 5s 3d.

James was now working as a gas fitter, and seems to have closed the shops by 1956. [31 Queen Street was taken over by Rufus Jephcote in the 1950s]

James and Ethel moved to Higham Road soon after the war and they are also buried in Rushden Cemetery in Grave F1903/4.

F1903/4 White

In loving memory of a dear husband and father James T JERVIS died 10th Aug 1969 aged 76 years. Resting. Also a dear wife and mother Ethel Marion died 19th March 1978 aged 83 years. Re-united.

Probate was granted on 29th September 1969 at £1,330.