13 Thomas Street

Observe the second oldest residence in East Devonport, No. 13 Thomas Street. Miss Catherine Dean had this house built ca 1861 and a school was conducted here for a short time. Her niece, Annie Cocker was appointed to the position of Postmistress in 1875 She was a watercolourist, and painted many of the wildflowers of the district. The dormer windows are a later addition. Another member of the family, Miss Kathleen Cocker, lived here for many years and published several volumes of water- colour paintings of the town and surrounding villages. From here it is a short walk to explore the Church.