No 20 Hill Street
Historic Jersey buildings
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Property name
20 Hill Street
Location
Hill Street, St Helier
Type of property
1920 offices and shop
Valuations
No recent transactions
Families and businesses associated with the property
Almanac listings
- 1874: W Pengelly, bootmaker
- 1900: Registrar's office
- 1905-1920: P Le Neveu, Registrar's office
- 1925: Pearl Life Assurance, Registrar's Office, F G Piquet, A Hamon
- 1930: Pearl Life, E S Taylor and Co, W J Horman, F G Piquet, C S Harrison
- 1940: Pearl Assurance, Devon Estates, H C Stewart, P Busson
- 1950-1970: Pearl Assurance, S R Lempriere (to 1965), S J Venables, E Busson (to 1955) G Le V Fiott (from 1965)
- 1980-1990: S J Venables and Co, Pearl Assurance
Census returns
- 1851: John Hamblin, 30, baker, Emma, 29; George, James, Emma, Rasercia, Jassie, Mahulah. James Agnew, 22, paperhanger; Ann, 56, mother; Elizabeth, 24, sister. Mary Ann Webb, 39, seaman's wife, Jane and Joseph
- 1861: Elizabeth Leonard, 37, dressmaker, James and Adolphus. John Pirouet, 27, carter, Caroline, 22. Julia Park, 50, laundress; Mary Ann, 14, nursemaid; Joseph, 12. Charles Nash, 89, pensioner; Louisa, 38, cook.
- 1871: Michel Hunt, 65, Chelsea Pensioner, Mary, 55. Charles Mauger, 64, lawyer; Elizabeth, 52, cook
- 1901: Philip Le Neveu, 66, notary public; Esther, 48, Juliette, 22
Occupation registration
In 1941 Elisabeth Busson, née Bermansehlager (1901- ) was living here
Historic Environment Record entry
Listed building
This early 20th century building retains its external character with an interesting window arrangement, contributing to the streetscape.
Mid terrace, three-storey, three-bay. Front elevation: slate roof with two modern gabled dormers, and a rooflight. Painted render finish, with running hood-mould on window openings, bands of vermiculation and rusticated render shop front to street level. Ground level, a pair of 1950's timber windows and entrance. Upper floors have single pane timber sashes with horns, top floor windows are arched and windows of the west bay are paired together in a single opening on both levels.
