So it seems both Thomas & Phebe were Hinckley born, bred and married, both children of framework knitters and around 1850 moved up to Leicester. The Merrick surname suggest that the Catherine living with them in 1851 was Phebe's younger sister. (not proven yet)
Occupation 1891 Fishmonger
Publican in Hull
The Kingston Tennis and Bowling Club
lived at Hull
Born in South Summercoates Lincolnshire 1901 census