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History

tincat cafeKensington & Norwood Historical Society Inc. March 2000

1858
House with 4 Rooms

1863
Shop, 5-roomed house & cow sheds

1866-87
Occupied by Henry Dew, a Baker of irrepressible good humour from the Isle of Man. Kensington & Norwood Councillor for Kent Town ward 1872 – 1882

1898
Reinstated as bakery. Present Two-story frontage probably dates from rebuilding additions at this time.

Further extensive improvements 1922 & again in 1950s.

Sutton Family Bakers 1940 – 1970.

Well known as “maggies” 1970s & 1980s & “Tin Cat Café” 1998.