This Grade II listed building, together with Nos 84 and 86, were originally a single residence. The date stone at the top of the gable says 1662 but the building is considered by experts to be somewhat older.

1853
Thomas Pierson Prestwidge - Lapidary, a craftsman in precious and semi-precious stones, establishes his business here this year (See plaque, right) Mr Prestwidge is still trading here in 1874 (W)

1870 (approx)
George Juler - Watch and Clock Maker (K1896) George dies in 1901 having run the business for 30 years (SN) and is buried in Southwold churchyard.

Stanley O Sewell was 'watchmaker, jeweller and optician'. The advert also says that he specialised in local pebble jewellery.
   

1930
Miss Ella Burns - Jeweller (K1937, SRB1939)

1940
Miss Ella Burns - Jeweller (SRB1940). The business closes on 12 August 1942. (SRB)

1946
William Baldrey - Jeweller (SRB1946) Did he close temporarily on 1st Oct?

1954
William Baldrey - Jeweller (SRB1954)

1954?
A L Haydn-Walker - Consulting Optician (Source) This must have been a very short-lived business.

1954
Christopher Rowan-Robinson - trading as 'The Solebay Bookshop'. Mr Rowan-Robinson has moved this business from the premises next door-but-one at No 80a High Street. Working for him is Phyllis Neame, who will later take over the business. (LM)

1958
Phyllis Neame - The Solebay Bookshop (SER1958). During Phyllis Neame's tenure, Penelope Fitzgerald works in the shop. Her experiences here will later form the basis for her novel 'The Bookshop'.

Phyllis Neame - The Solebay Bookshop (SER1958)

Mrs Reid - Solebay Bookshop (SER1970). The property is still owned by Christopher Rowan-Robinson.

1990
Mrs Reid - Solebay Bookshop closes this year (SLHR)

1990
Christine Webb - 'Crooked House' Children's and adult clothes.

2008
Christine Webb - 'Crooked House' Children's and adult clothes. Closes this year. She will go on to open a tea room, 'Tilly's' at No 51 High Street.

2009
Katie Mantin - 'Mantins', Solicitors and Notaries