8 Cruddas Terrace
For a list of all Cruddas Terrace Houses and a history of Cruddas Terrace overall please refer to the Cruddas Terrace page. For a clarification on house numbering for Cruddas Terrace please refer to our information about this.
* Information provided by Rob Tindall 7/9/23
| Year | Name(s) | Status | Age | Occupation | Born |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1871 | Matthew Scott | (married) | 36 | Ironstone Miner | Bellingham |
| Jane Scott | (wife) | 33 | Stamfordham | ||
| Margaret Scott | (daughter) | ||||
| Isabella Scott | (daughter) | ||||
| Ann(e) Grace Scott | (daughter) | 14 | |||
| John Scott | (child) | ||||
| Ann Cowan | (boarder) | 10 months | |||
| 1881 | Matthew Scott | (married) | 46 | general labourer | Bellingham |
| Jane Scott | (wife) | 43 | Stamfordham | ||
| Ann Grace Scott | (daughter) | 14 | |||
| John Scott | (child) | ||||
| Matthew Joseph | (child) | ||||
| Joseph Henery | (child) | ||||
| 1891 1 | Mary Armstrong | spinster | 35 | dressmaker | Stanley Co. Durham |
| Mary F Brown | boarder | 4 | Bellingham |
1 It would appear that the house was being used as an ‘overflow’ from the Armstrongs at Number 9
1901 Census It is here that the trail becomes very obscure. The terrace goes from 9 dwellings to 7 and there is no indication where two have been lost or amalgamated. The houses are not numbered in the 1901 census. In 1891 George Armstrong was living in number 9 which had 4 rooms; in 1901 he appears to be in the same position in the row but in a house with only 2 rooms. There is another house at the other end of the row (Todds) which now has 4 rooms instead of 2. The census enumerator appears to record the houses in the. same order as formerly. In 1911 when the numbers are again recorded Nos. 5,7,8 and nine have disappeared. Numbers 1,2,3,4,5 and 6 are recorded in 1939.
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(This section requires further research and tidying up) Roll of Honour. BROWN. — In France (suddenly), in his 55tb year. George James Brown, Private. Northumberland Fusiliers (30.814), beloved husband of Margaret Brown, Fountain Square, and son of Brown, Cruddas Terrace, Bellingham. Deeply mourned. (NJ 10 October 1917)
The wedding took place on Saturday, October 16, Bellingham Presbyterian Church of Miss Evelyn Waite, second daughter of Mr and Mrs Waite, Branxton Hill, to Mr John Haig Hall, second son of Mr and Mrs Hall, 5, Cruddas Terrace, Bellingham. The Rev. J. Bunn officiated, while Mrs Bunn presided at the organ. The church was beautifully decorated with yellow and bronze chrysanthemums. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a dress of white satin with sequin trimming, her tulle veil being kept place with a head-dress of orange blossom. She carried a bouquet of roses; Miss Jean Waite, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid and with her dress of pink satin she had a feather head-dress and carried a bouquet of white carnations. Mr T. Robson, friend of the groom, was best man, while Messrs E. Scott and W. Davidson acted as ushers. The bride’s mother wore a green dress with brown accessories, while the bridegroom's mother chose a floral dress with wine accessories. On leaving the church the bride was presented with a silver horseshoe from Isobel Dodd, a friend of the groom. The reception was held at the Fox and Hounds Hotel. Bellingham, when 60 guests attended. When they left for their honeymoon the bride was wearing a blue coat with navy accessories. (Berwick Advertiser 21 October 1948)
JAMESON. — At Cruddas Terrace, Bellingham on September 23, aged 78 years, Edward beloved husband of the late Annie Jameson Interment Bellingham Cemetery on Saturday September 26, leaving residence at 2 p.m. (NJ 24 September 1936)
BROWN. — Bellingham, Cruddas Terrace, Dorothy, widow of the late Thomas Brown, late of Reedsmouth. Cortege leaves residence at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 26. Friends please accept this, the only intimation and invitation. (Newcastle Daily Chronicle 24 April 1931)
MCKIE Bellingham 3, Cruddas Terrace on 6th inst., aged 25 years, Mary Agnes, dearly beloved daughter of Thomas and the late Martha Ann. - Interment from Oswald’s RC Church, Tuesday 9th 2pm. On whose soul, sweet Jesus have mercy. All friends invited. (Newcastle Evening Chronicle 08 February 1937)
SCOTT - Bellingham 5. Cruddas Terrace. on Sept 22 (in hospital), aged 75 years, Robert, dearly loved husband of Jane. Funeral arrangements later. (NJ 23 September 1974)