Rowe family of Woodbine Grove, Enfield

I contacted Enfield Council, to find out when the Rowe family were living at 6 Woodbine Grove, Enfield.

Graham Dalling, a local history officer, very kindly informed me of the following:

'The address is given variously as Elm Cottage, Woodbine Grove or no. 6, Woodbine Grove. According to Kelly's Enfield Directories (1928/9/30) the householder was Alfred Henry Rowe. Electoral registers for the same years list Alfred Henry Rowe and Alice Rowe at this address.

Woodbine Grove is part of the Birkbeck Estate, developed from the late eighteen-seventies onwards. The inhabitants were mainly resepectable working class.'

Apparently, according to a relative, there used to be a pear tree in the garden with a seat under it.

Alice Rowe

On the 1911 census, Alice was described as married (12 years). She was aged 34, and was born in Enfield, Middlesex.

Her children were:

Dorothy- aged 12 years, school, Enfield, Middlesex
Alfred- aged 11 years, school, Enfield, Middlesex
Maryjory- aged 10 years, school, Enfield, Middlesex? (presumably Marjorie)
Emily- aged 7 years, Enfield, Middlesex
Ena- aged 4 years, Enfield, Middlesex
Edna- aged 2 years Enfield, Middlesex

All were living at: 1 Cecil Cottage, Cecil Road, Enfield, Middlesex

Information obtained from www.1911census.co.uk

Alfred Rowe

On the 1911 census Alfred Rowe was mentioned as the Head of household, he was married, and aged 41. His occupation was described as a gas fitter, and he was born in Finchley, Middlesex.

He was living at: Chase Side Cottage, Cecil Road, Enfield, Middlesex

Information obtained from www.1911census.co.uk

There were six rooms in the house incl. kitchen.