Friary, Lennox Road North

Hi There,
I have been researching my family history and I found a 1901 census page that recorded my great grandmother lived here with her family (23 The Friary, Lennox Rd north) What was the Friary?
Regards Belinda

Belinda H said:

Hi There,
I have been researching my family history and I found a 1901 census page that recorded my great grandmother lived here with her family (23 The Friary, Lennox Rd north) What was the Friary?
Regards Belinda

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Hi Belinda, according to historic england (the building is listed) - The Friary was:

II Purpose-built model dwellings for the poor. Built in 1851 in Gothic style. Architect Thomas Ellis Owen.

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I also found this information written as "Development of 24 flats by Thomas Ellis Owen in 1850s?" - Source is Pomeroy of Portsmouth. It also seems that the road was initially called Priory Road, then renamed as Friary Road, Lennox Road, Lennox Road North and finally Friary Lane.