Builder's Marks
I ventured up Graham’s ladder to record the initials of the Finden family which were engrraved up near the eaves.
Old Post Office Cottage
RJF is Richard James Finden who was the son of Thomas & Harriet and was born in 1827
Old Post Office Cottage
WF is William Finden who was Richard’s younger brother and born in 1831
Old Post Office Cottage
HF is for Harriet Finden, Thomas’ wife.
Old Post Office Cottage
TF is Thomas himself. Possibly these names commemorate family events, Harriet for thir marriage in 1825, the two boys for their births in 1827 and 1831. Thomas is unique in having a year after his name - I wonder why?