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A Disappearing Square
published by on Thu, 30/08/2012 - 17:09

Hello there,

Is anyone able to tell me where St Stephen's Square was in Weston-super-Mare? In the census return, Alma Street and Alma Terrace are also mentioned.

Any help would be greatly appreciated as this has been bugging me for nearly a week.

many thanks,

Kirsty Knight

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Submitted by Pat Hase on Sun, 02/09/2012 - 16:27

This has proved to be quite a problem which hasn't been conclusively answered yet. I had a word with Brian Austin who had no other reference to St Stephen's Square other than the 1861 census. Looking at the residents said to be living there in 1861 - I checked to see if any were still in the area in 1871 and found the HEWLETT family living in Taner's Buildings in 1871. We think that these were between Alma Street and Alfred Street - probably towards the Meadow Street end but have no proof that they were previously called St Stephen's Square.

Not much help here Kirsty. Do you have an interest in anyone living in St Stephen's Square in 1861?

Submitted by on Mon, 03/09/2012 - 10:52

Hi Pat,

Thank you for looking into this.

My only interest is where it was due to the HEWLETT family living there. My interest was getting the better of me.

Thank you for your help as ever.

Many thanks,

Kirsty