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Local Enumeration District Route Descriptions in the 1881 Census
This census was taken on Sunday 3rd April.
The introduction of street and road names and the occasional use of House numbering in the 1881 description are notable.
Lower Gornal District
1881 Enumeration District: 50 Lower Gornal.
Enumerator: Mr James M. Davar.
Boundary of Enumeration
All that part of the Village of Lower Gornal commencing in Duke St Ruiton, at and include the house of Henry Smith, continue on right hand side into Vale St, thence to the right along Vale St round by John Polton's Shop which include and continue onward on right hand side only to the bottom of Holloway St taking in all houses on that side of the route including those in Holloway Square, Ellowes Row, Ellowes Hall, then take Foster's Farm House and the 6 house in Fold where Emma Southalls' is situated also a house near boundary wall near the Ellowes Garden close to road leading to Foster's Farm, then take all houses in Ruiton Street commencing at No 1 and ending at Mr John Evans[?] Grocer both inclusive also take in the Houses in Furlong Walk.
Notes: Changes from 1871 route, Park Street now Vale Street, some shop owners names have changed, Barrow's Farm renamed as Fosters Farm.
Henry Smith's House was the Duke William.
1881 Enumeration District: 51 Lower Gornal.
Enumerator: Mr Isaac Williams.
Boundary of Enumeration
All that part of the Village of Lower gornal commencing at Charles Hughes Houses in Robert Street, and continue to No. 29 which include, also include Charles Hughes 2 new houses also 3 new houses near Baptist Chapel in same street, thence to James Marsh's Grocer which include thence along Lake Street to No 54 which include, also include Mr Joseph Waterfields, also 4 or more new houses adjoining and Mr E.P. Cartwrights residence, thence to Church Street taking in Mr Goulds House, to No. 24 which include, also take in Vicarage House, thence to Humphrey St from 1. 35 both inclusive thence to North Street from No 1 to 26 both inclusive, thence to Turner's Street from No. 1 to 28 both inclusive and other newly erected Houses in that Street. Thence to St James Street from No. 1 to 6 both inclusive, and other new Houses erected in that Street, include all back houses and others not included in the afore defined district.
Notes:
Changes from the 1871 route, 'Coseley Road' mentioned in 1871, is now called Robert Street.
Joseph Waterfield owned the Five Ways Inn. Mr.Goulds was Petworth House
A good number of new houses in this area had been built during previous ten years.
1881 Enumeration District: 55 Lower Gornal.
Enumerator: Mr J.R. Harthill
Boundary of Enumeration
All that part of the village of Lower Gornal commencing at Askew Bridge at the House opposite to Toll Gate House, proceeding up the Himley Road to Cinder Road, taking in all Houses on the right hand side thereof. Then turn down Cinder Road taking in all Houses on right hand side (only) to the bottom, at the division of Sedgley Parish. Thence continue along the Watercourse or boundary of the Parish toward Coppice Mill, turning up the Road to Askew Bridge the starting point, include all houses within the boundary of the Route, not omitting Houses in Flavell's Lane, and Brook Bank Road.
1881 Enumeration District: 56 Lower Gornal.
Enumerator: Mr Thomas Griffin.
Boundary of Enumeration
All that part of the Village of Lower Gornal commencing at Summer Lane, No 1 to 61 inclusive (omitting the Parsonage House) Thence to Abbey Street from No 1 to 18 both inclusive. Thence to Brook Street from No 1 to 54 inclusive. Thence to Bird St and Street and Houses at Gas Works all of which take in. Thence to Musk Lane from No 1 to 41 both inclusive.
Notes:
1881 Enumeration District: 57 Lower Gornal.
Enumerator:
Boundary of Enumeration
All that part of the Village of Lower Gornal commencing at Red Hall Road on right hand side (opposite Eli Bradleys) continuing into Himley Road. Then along Himley Road on right hand side (only) to Summit Place, continuing on right hand side to the bottom of Road to Louise Street to Abbey Road taking in both sides of Abbey Road, until arriving at starting point, include all Houses within the boundary specified by Kettles Bank Road, Chapel Walk, Prices Road, Prospect Road, Bull Street, Bank Road and Water Road.
Notes:
1881 Enumeration District: 59 Lower Gornal.
Enumerator: Mr John Davies
Boundary of Enumeration
All that part of Village of Lower Gornal commencing at Louise Street at the Junction Inn (which include) then down Louise Street taking in all Houses on the right hand side continue up the Alley taking in all Houses in Lower Gornal Division at that place being those numbered from No 1 to 6a and up to 23 all inclusive taking care not to include those in Cotwall End Village, continue up the Lane to the top of Musk Lane exclude all Houses numbered in Musk Lane, then pass on into New Street taking in all the Houses on both sides thereof, also those in Wakelam's Fold. Include all Houses in the boundary specified except those in Abbey Street.
Notes:
Junction Inn
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