The numbering of Pinkney's Lane seems to have changed. This pair of three-storey houses was previously one unit and was numbered 9. Today, No 9 is allocated to the adjent shop on the right.

In the 1890s the building was rented by Arthur Flowers who ran a woodcarving class to provide interest and employment for fishermen during the winter months. The instructor was Mr Voisey, a silver medallist of the Home Arts & Industries Association. This successful venture had started in smaller premises in Trinity Street (number not known) and would move to its own, purpose-built premises at No 1 Park Lane in 1894.

1911
Stanley Fryett - Cycle repairer, working from home. Stanley is 20 and married to Louisa (25). They have a 2-year-old son, Charles. Stanley is a son of John & Edith Fryett who run the butcher's shop at No 32 East Street. (C1901, C1911)

1924
Charles Nelson Field - Trading as 'Charles Field & Son' Builders. (K1924) The building was used as a carpentry workshop and store. The company office is thought to be located next door at No 9. (LM)

1933
Charles Nelson Field - Trading as 'Charles Field & Son' Builders (K1933,1937)

Charles Nelson Field - Trading as 'Charles Field & Son' Builders

(Dates?)
Jack Farrington - Boot and shoe repairs. Jack has moved his business from Walberswick to occupy a small corner of the left hand part of the building.. He is the son of John Farrington who ran a similar business at No 31 Station Road and No 12 East Street.

1953
Charles Nelson Field - Trading as 'Charles Field & Son' Builders (CSP1953)

Jack Farrington - Boot and shoe repairs.

Gary May, whose parents' restaurant at No 12 Queen Street, backed onto this building, writes: "Jack Farrington, the boot and shoe repairer, I knew very well and spent time often in his shop chatting about music. He ran his business from a very small shop area - front access only - within the bottom left hand corner of C N Field's building. There was barely enough room for two customers to stand. Jack was a great and well-respected violinist, both dance-band and classical. Jack remained there until his retirement. (mid 1960s?)

1968
Charles Field & Son are taken over by William Denny & Sons, Builders although both names are retained for a time. (Source: Robin Faires; see forum below.)

1971 approx
William Denny & Son vacate the building for Unit 20, Southwold Business Park. (Source: Robin Faires; see forum below.)

The workshop building is converted into two residential properties. 'Lane House' on the left is the larger and is sold in 1971. The smaller property, on the right is named 'Jordan House' by its purchasers. (Source: Richard Dales)