10 High Street - Sidmouth, Devon - Blue Plaques on Waymarking.com

Blue plaque on 10 High Street(formerly Chick's Lace Shop), Sidmouth.

"The Chick family had a shop in Sidmouth's High Street. Edward Chick, the son of Harriet Chick, a lace maker, called himself a "lace designer" as well as a manufacturer."

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The plaque reads -
10 HIGH STREET
Formerly Chick’s Lace Shop

From 1849 to 1892, this early Victorian house was home to
Harriet (1812-92) and Samuel Chick II (1811-80) whose family
lived in Branscombe. Samuel’s mother’s business acumen had
transformed the cottage lace industry of Beer and Branscombe.
Likewise, Samuel ensured that lace made in the Sid valley
became available to the nationwide market. Materials were
supplied to lace-makers and completed ‘sprigs’ were made up
in the upstairs workroom. Much lace was sold by their son
Samuel Chick III, to the London Market as ‘Honiton’ lace -
Honiton was an important centre for selling East Devon lace
for distribution nationally. Harriet died after 47 years in
the lace trade.

Blue Plaque managing agency: Sid Vale Association Individual Recognized: 10 High Street Physical Address: Winstones 10 High Street Sidmouth, Devon England EX10 8EL Web Address: Not listed

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