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Grieve and Telbin were joint owners of the property until Telbin's death. Grieve was joined in the family business by his son Thomas Walford Grieve (1841-1899). \n\nThe Macklin Street workshop is described in the Particulars as comprising 'a range of lofty substantial brick-built premises, of modern construction' with a frontage on Macklin Street of 44 feet and a depth of 73 feet, covering 'An Area of 3,700 feet super, (more or less)'. It contains two 'spacious' painting rooms which are 'Lighted through Skylights, by which the light is regulated for the artists' work, Double Wall and Traps for large canvas, and fitted with Frames, Windlasses and other gear.' There are also two 'counting houses' and kitchens. 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