The Terrible Riots of KidderminsterRiding the horse

	Monday, 16 January 2012
	Blue door
	by Tav

Time for a bit of fun with a quiz! You have to tell me whose house this is/was:

The Tailor's House, Farfield, Kidderminster [nickygriff]

Obviously it has something to do with Wyre Forest, and the person would have lived, owned, or stayed at the location (or a combination). The prize will be a virtual bottle of Champagne. Good luck, and happy guessing...

Winner:
Congratulations to Anita Regis who successful found the famous person who lived here along with other famous previous owners. This house 'The Tailor's House, Farfield, Kidderminster' was once the home of Hollywood actress Elizabeth Jenns.

I would like to thank nickygriff for permission to use this photo.

Sources:
nickygriff (2007); 'The Tailor's House, Farfield, Kidderminster'; Panoramio, 22 September 2007
Elizabeth Jenns, IMDB
Griffiths, Nicky (2007); 'The Tailor's House, 55 Farfield & Burford House, 56 Farfield'; Kidderminster Civic Society, 13 May 2007, #302

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Comments:

Elderly Grey-Haired Man 20 Jan 2012

"Residents: In 1901 William E. Burford, credit draper's traveller, was living at No 56. He ran his business from the premises for some time. In 1921 he purchased No 55 & No 56 from Ada Maria Jefford for £700. The properties were owned by the Burfords until the death of William Burford's widow 1956. During the 1920s/30s Alfred Jenns, Ironmonger of Oxford Street, and his family lived at No 55. His daughter Elizabeth was a star of the British screen She appeared in Channel Crossing (1933), The Fortunate Fool (1933), Love, Life and Laughter (1934) Leave it to Blanche (1934), Jimmy Boy (1935), and in Full Circle (1935). In 1937 she travelled to Hollywood to appear in "A Star is Born". (us.imdb.com) In the 1940s No 56 was let to Mr & Mrs Hunter, chiropodists, who used one of the front rooms for their practice for many years. Mr Hunter bought No 56 in 1956 and lived there until his death in 2001. " The above was "borrowed" from the Kidderminster Civic Society. Not sure but I think Nicky Griffiths owns it. A relative of mine lives there now.

Tav 20 Jan 2012

Welcome to the 'Elderly Grey-Haired Man', and thank you for a well-researched, quick and comprehensive answer. You are right and I was only thinking of the film star Elizabeth Jenns, so I'll award you a crate of champagne (virtual of course): Congratulations.

Fran Oborski 20 Jan 2012

I assume it is in Farfield?

Tav 20 Jan 2012

Yes Fran, number 55.

Elderly Grey-Haired Man 1 Feb 2012

It was me that answered the "Blue Door" question, but I did it in such a rush that I forgot to enter my blurfer name. I have been away for 10 days and it was great to come back to the Champagne! Best of luck in Australia.

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