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For the first half of the 20th Century, No 53 was a wheelwright's workshop. The occupation had expanded from its origins as a maker of Stagecoach wheels,
and by the 20th C., their jobs included aircraft propellors, beer barrels etc. Thomas had also branched out into Undertaking. In the late 18th C, Aston St had
Thomas Watkin,Geoffrey Murfin and George Eaton (Retired) as wheelwrights. However, the census does not give their exact location. William Powell was the son
of John Powell , wheelwright of Shawbury. Thomas Powell was in turn, his son. |
| Year | Owner | Use |
| 1902 | William Powell | Wheelwright |
| 1917 | Powell | Wheelwright |
| 1927 | T Powell | Wheelwright |
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