Listed Building record MDO12212 - Former warehouse of Thomas Tucker and Co, 45 South Street, Bridport

Former 18th century warehouse, two storeys, of coursed rubble construction and slate roof. Formerly a warehouse of Thomas Tucker and Co., manufacturers of twine, thread, nets, etc during the 19th and earlier 20th century.

45 South Street is the former premises of Thomas Tucker & Co, manufacturers of twine thread, fishing and sporting nets, sailcloth, sacking and shoethread (1). Tucker is listed in the directories from 1824 and specifically at 45 South Street from 1898 (2). No. 45 South Street was used as a warehouse. Tucker & Co. also had other premises in Folly Mill Lane and St John's Works (1). The building is probably of 18th century date. It is of two storeys and constructed of coursed rubble with a slate roof. There are six ranges of sash windows with wide frames and gauged stone voussoirs to the front and three ranges of sashes with glazing bars to rear. The doorway has a neo-Georgian ashlar surround.

Record last edited

Feb 16 2011 9:03AM