James Gray: In 1927, when Portland Avenue was rapidly being developed, it was decided to build two other roads on either side, both with an outlet to Portland Avenue. Mansfield Road was laid out to the west and three houses were being built in that year. This photograph was taken of the rear of the cottage, showing the kitchen door and the wash-house. jgc_16_060
James Gray: In 1927, when Portland Avenue was rapidly being developed, it was decided to build two other roads on either side, both with an outlet to Portland Avenue. Mansfield Road was laid out to the west and three houses were being built in that year. Wish Cottage was on the site of the suggested road to the east, Woodhouse Road. The last tenants, Mr & Mrs Denyer, moved from the cottage in December 1927 and soon afterwards it was demolished. The new road was then laid out but the first houses in Woodhouse Road were not built until 1930. jg_16_061
James Gray: [See caption for jgc_16_060 above.] jgc_16_062