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ROWE STREET

Rowe Street ran from the junction of Cobourg Street with Pound Street northwards to Glanville Street.

In 1690 a William Rowe, merchant, left the 3 acres 3 roods and 27 perches of Shute Park in trust for the distribution of rents and profits annually in clothing to the poor of Plymouth.  The distribution had to take place within ten days of Christmas Day.  His bequests also supported the Plymouth Public Free Schools.  More details are given in William Rowe's Charity.

Following the expiry of a lease, the land was let again in 1824 on a 99-years lease for cottage dwellings.  The dwellings in Rowe Street and Glanville Street were erected as a result.

Number 1 Rowe Street was the home of the headmaster of the Plymouth Public School.
Courtesy of Steve Johnson/Cyberheritage.

Number 2 Rowe Street was .....
The double doors gave access to number 3 Rowe Street, on its right.
The shop at number 4 Rowe Street is visible next to it.
Courtesy of Steve Johnson, Cyberheritage.

A view down Rowe Street from number 4, the shop, towards Cobourg Street.
Courtesy of Steve Johnson, Cyberheritage..

For a list of the occupants of Rowe Street in 1852 CLICK HERE.

For a list of the occupants of Rowe Street in 1935 CLICK HERE.