There was something odd about this plan which states it is a drawing of the site dated 1956 but the surroundings, like the Fox and Hounds, stabling, Robert Dand's land didn't seem to match, even the spelling of Gloster Hill. Having had a hunt round, as you do, Luke Richardson with gardens to the south of the works was a joiner who left Amble about 1856, Mrs Lee with property to the east, died in 1877 (by the way Coquet, the vinery belonged to her husband Samuel), the Fox and Hounds pub opened about 1860 (on OS map) and closed beginning of 20th Century, there were two possible Robert Dand's from about 1835 to beginning of 20th century.
I think it has come from sale documents in 1878 when John Henderson's son was selling the whole lot. Maybe it was reproduced following the arson in the 1950s.
On 28 October 1878 the Gas Works went up for sale (lot 1), Kiln Bank House with stabling and garden (lot 2), a front shop and dwelling to the rear with back office in opening leading to Victoria Street (lot 3), two cottages in Victoria Street (lot 4).
Possibility?
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