# Wintershed — The History of Mr. Polly character guide

> Wintershed in The History of Mr. Polly by H. G. Wells.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Wintershed

**First appearance:** 0000-i-beginnings-and-the-bazaar

## Who they are

A fellow apprentice at Mr. Polly's first job.

## Relationships

### [Miriam](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_mr_polly_se/characters/miriam)

_family_

Wintershed is Miriam's father, a practical and domineering man who influences her expectations in marriage.

### [Miriam](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_mr_polly_se/characters/miriam)

_family_

Wintershed is Miriam's father, a practical and domineering man who influences her expectations in marriage.

### [Miriam](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_mr_polly_se/characters/miriam)

_family_

Wintershed is Miriam's father, a practical and domineering man who influences her expectations in marriage.

## In the story

### [VII: The Little Shop at Fishbourne](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_mr_polly_se/chapters/vii-the-little-shop-at-fishbourne)

Owner of the bicycle and gramophone shop, who plays the organ in church.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_mr_polly_se/chapters/vi)

Asks about the beginning of the fight.

### [VIII: Making an End to Things](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_mr_polly_se/chapters/viii-making-an-end-to-things)

Tradesman present at the gathering after the fire, discussing insurance and the disaster.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_mr_polly_se/chapters/v)

A tradesman who comments on the fire clearing out old stock and discusses insurance.

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