Building record 1348400000 - 12 and 14 Frogmoor
Summary
Pair of nineteenth century houses and shops on Frogmoor.
Protected Status/Designation
- Locally Listed Building LL261: 12 and 14 Frogmoor
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Type and Period (2)
- SHOP (19th Century - 1800 AD to 1899 AD)
- HOUSE (19th Century - 1800 AD to 1899 AD)
Description
Locally listed. 19th century, colour washed bricks, Welsh slate roof. 3 storeys, cornice. 19th century shop windows. Upper storeys have 2 sashes with glazing bars in reveals; wide modern casement on right of first floor (B1).
In the early 20th century the premises were occupied by the Frogmore Coffee Tavern [no 12] and by Popp's newsagents [no 14]. Jacob Popp was persecuted by the local authority for daring to open his shop on Sundays. From 1901 to 1908, he appeared in court every Monday, where he was fined a nominal sum for the offence. Popp cashed in on the publicity and issued humerous cards with cartoons and verses telling his story (B2).
Sources (2)
- <1>XYSBC23111 Unpublished document: Wycombe District Council. 2008. List of Buildings of Local Architectural or Historic Interest (locally-listed). 0818/03/261 (LL261). [Mapped feature: #16216 ]
- <2>SBC22576 Bibliographic reference: Colin J Seabright. 2005. High Wycombe Revisited. Plates on pp99, 100, 101 & 124 (below).
Location
| Grid reference | SU 86441 93195 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HIGH WYCOMBE, Wycombe, Buckinghamshire |
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Record last edited
Aug 30 2023 8:35PM
